Paul says we have died to sin and we have been raised in Christ (past tense) for the purpose of walking in newness of life (present tense). This is the full meaning of sanctification, recognizing both that we are fully justified and declared righteous yet there is an ongoing process that we are becoming more…
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Life in Reverse (Philippians 3:1-10)
MOTIVATE Some of the best things in life are reversible: – Phone lookup (how do you think telemarketers/ or our church gets your #?) – Instant replay to reverse referee mistakes – Clothing (makes double the wardrobe) – Hair loss (can you say rogaine? hair club for men?) – Belts (brown & black) – Boxers…
Life on the ROAD
Life on the ROAD Are you living life in the fast-lane? Do you feel the pressures of finances and family? Let’s be honest, life isn’t easy for anyone. Our world is in a mess economically, environmentally and internally. Feeling stressed is an understatement. Yet, there is hope! Severna Park Baptist Church is teaching a…
God has adopted you
God has adopted you. Romans 8:15 – 39 Paul makes the case that those who belong to God (in Christ) have received His Spirit which makes them an adopted child, rather than a slave of fear (8:15). The contrast of adoption and slavery is stark. Slaves have little to no rights, are treated presumptuously…
