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It’s good to be a Christian & you should be really thankful because:
1. ____________________________________ (v.12)
It’s good to be a Christian & you should be really thankful because:
2. ___________________________________ (v.13)
It’s good to be a Christian & you should be really thankful because:
3. ____________________________________ (v.14)
Dr. Mike Fabarez • Focal Point Radio Ministries • July 22 & 23, 2017 • Msg. 17-24 • Social Media: #ItsGoodToBeAChristian
Colossians 1:12 giving
thanks to the Father, who
has qualified you to
share in the inheritance
of the saints in light.
13 He has delivered us
from the domain of
darkness and transferred
us to the kingdom of his
beloved Son, 14 in whom
we have redemption, the
forgiveness of sins. (ESV)
Application Questions These questions are provided for your further study and application of today’s sermon. Thoughtfully writing out the answers to these questions will help to drive home the point of today’s study. It is also helpful when you are able to discuss your answers with others.
1. Read Psalm 5:4-7 and 130:2-4. Why is a biblical understanding of sin so important to truly appreciating God’s
grace and forgiveness? What is lacking in most people’s view of sin?
2. Read Isaiah 53:5-6 and John 1:29. How does a reflection on the death of Christ and what it accomplished for you change the way you view sin, obedience, service, and worship?
3. Read 1 John 5:19-21. Describe some of the implications of thinking in terms of the two categories of people distinguished in this passage?
4. Read Psalm 103:10-12 and Isaiah 1:18. What counsel would you give a Christian who struggles to accept the completeness of these descriptions of forgiveness? How would you biblically help him or her cope with feelings of guilt?
5. Read Colossians 3:1-4. What practical steps can you take to ensure that any present circumstances do not eclipse the anticipation you are directed to have about your purchased and promised future?
This Week’s Bible Reading Schedule
July 23rd Ps.38-40 & Ac.23:12-35 July 24th Ps.41-43 & Ac.24 July 25th Ps.44-46 & Ac.25 July 26th Ps.47-49 & Ac.26 July 27th Ps.50-52 & Ac.27:1-25 July 28th Ps.53-55 & Ac.27:26-44 July 29th Ps.56-58 & Ac.28:1-15 July 30th Ps.59-61 & Ac.28:16-31
Here are some books which may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in today’s sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through today’s topic.
Alcorn, Randy. Heaven. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004. Bunyan, John. Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners. Reprint. Baker Books, 1986. Carson, D. A. & Jeff Robinson, eds., Coming Home: Essays on the New Heaven & New Earth. Crossway, 2017. Edwards, Jonathan. Justification by Faith Alone. Reprint. Soli Deo Gloria, 2000. MacArthur, John. The Truth About Forgiveness. Thomas Nelson, 2012. Morris, Leon. The Atonement: Its Meaning and Significance. InterVarsity, 1984. Pao, David W. Thanksgiving: An Investigation of a Pauline Theme. InterVarsity Press, 2003. Schaeffer, Francis A. The Finished Work of Christ: The Truth of Romans 1 – 8. Crossway Books, 1998. Sproul, R. C. Faith Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine of Justification. Baker Books, 1995. Spurgeon, C. H. All of Grace. Whitaker House, 1985. Stott, John R. W. The Cross of Christ. InterVarsity Press, 1986. Tada, Joni Eareckson. Heaven: Your Real Home. Zondervan, 1997. Viars, Stephen. Putting Your Past in Its Place: Moving Forward in Freedom and Forgiveness. Harvest House, 2011. White, James. The God Who Justifies. Bethany House, 2001.
This Sermon’s Social Media Hashtag
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The following related sermons are also available for downloading or streaming on the Focal Point Website (FocalPointMinistries.org). Msg. 10-24 – Exploring the Riches of Unearned Forgiveness Msg. 13-08 – Indebted to a Forgiving God Msg. 07-08 – Taking Hold of the Hope of a New Start Msg. 07-10 – Reaching Forward with the Hope of a New World Msg. 12-18 – Guilt & Forgiveness Msg. 13-30 – Apostasy & Stumbling Saints Msg. 09-19 – 09-23 – The Gospel According to Abraham (a five-part series)
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