House Rules
Dave Riddle - 9/18/2022
Key Passage: Ephesians 2:19
We are a family!
Ephesians 2:19
…members of God’s household
oikos (Greek: οἶκος) - an inhabited house, a physical dwelling place. Also, the inhabitants of a house, all the persons forming one family - a household.
Galatians 6:10
…do good to everyone, but especially to the family of God.
1 Timothy 3:15
God’s household=the church
1 Peter 2:4-5
A spiritual house
Hebrews 10:19-21
Jesus is the head of our family
Gospel of Jesus – Priority 1!
Romans 1:16
The gospel is the power of God that brings salvation!
1 Corinthians 9:16
Sharing the gospel is a necessity.
…Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel.
God’s Greatest Commands
Mark 12:29-31
Love God
Love People
God’s Great Commission
Matthew 28:19-20
Make disciples, baptize, teach.
Genuine Discipleship
Luke 9:23 - Follow me
Be on the same road
Galatians 2:20 - crucified with Christ
We no longer live, but Christ lives in us!
Targeted Spiritual Development
Luke 6:40
We should become more like Jesus
1 Timothy 1:5
The goal of our instruction is love.
The Word of God- Our Way of Life
2 Timothy 3:15-17
The Word changes us and equips us.