February 20, 2007 Discussion Notes

We did an overview of the book of Romans using a John Piper sermon as our guide. The reason we did this overview is my concern for young Christians who come and go from the Bible study. If they are only there for Chapters 2 and 3 of Romans and leave, they would have a skewed view of the faith.

When we did the overview of the first seven chapters of Romans, we touched on many topics seldom discussed. We were blessed.

We closed by reading Romans chapter 8. If you are going to read Romans chapers 1-7, make sure your read chapter 8... Please do that.

Next week we will dig into Romans 1.

February 13 Discussion Notes

We finished the book of Acts this week. We asked "What did we learn?"

1. Common ordinary men doing extra-ordinary things with the power of the Holy Spirit.
2. Paul's determination--Acts 14.
3. Message of Jesus Christ for all people, all races, all nations, all tribes.
4. The coming of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of Christ can and has and will, go with God's people all over the earth to take the message of reconciliation of man to God through Christ.
5. The Holy Spirit will be with us in all we do. Jesus our provider or protector or redeemer. Amen.

Next week--We begin Romans. Read through Romans a couple of times.

January 30, 2007 Discussion Notes

January 30, 2007 Discussion Notes

· Forgiveness: asking, granting, Biblical guidelines – Luke 4. Interesting discussions; Louie’s contribution.
· Anger- Lack of forgiveness can result in anger and broken relationships.
· Freedom comes when we forgive.
· Jeremiah 29:11-12 (*read both verses). Condition—seek with your whole heart.
· Answer to last weeks question about “work out repentance” – “faith without works is dead”
· Five things we learned/discussed or noted:

1. We as Christians must take initiative to forgive
2. Dan’s contribution: Psalm 37 – God is good to us.
3. Pray for God’s protection for our families and businesses like Jesus did in John 17
4. More guys quit smoking (2 more)
5. Welcome to new guy—Rick
6. Lord does not like it when we do not trust Him. Ps. 78:19-22
7. We must examine ourselves: spiritually, relationships, motives. Lamentations 3:37-40 “exam yourselves”
8. Esteem others more highly than yourselves. Write out list of how other people should be esteemed more than you. Keep us honest and humble. Philippians 2:3-4.

Starting verse next week: Acts 26:22.