Gospel Life Church

1. According to Ephesians 4:11–13, how does maturity happen? 11 Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. 12 Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. 13 This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we...

Jesus gives gifts to the Church so that through the preaching of the Word, Christians are equipped to use their spiritual gifts, resulting in maturity, and the building up of the Church. What's the difference between a talent and a spiritual gift? What is an apostle? How do I find out what my spiritual gift is? 1. We talked about the idea that self-perception can affect behavior. What is your tend...

Jesus gives gifts to the Church so that through the preaching of the Word, Christians are equipped to use their spiritual gifts, resulting in maturity, and the building up of the Church. What's the difference between a talent and a spiritual gift? What is an apostle? How do I find out what my spiritual gift is? 1. We talked about the idea that self-perception can affect behavior. What is your tend...

Humility, Gentleness, Patience, and Loving Forbearance moves us, like Jesus, to serve others. We cannot say we are any of these things until we are serving. Here we are look at Biblical and concrete definitions for the purpose of self-analysis. 1. We talked about the idea that self-perception can affect behavior. What is your tendency, to think of yourself as "just a sinner saved by grace" or as a...

Humility, Gentleness, Patience, and Loving Forbearance moves us, like Jesus, to serve others. We cannot say we are any of these things until we are serving. Here we are look at Biblical and concrete definitions for the purpose of self-analysis. 1. We talked about the idea that self-perception can affect behavior. What is your tendency, to think of yourself as "just a sinner saved by grace" or as a...

C. S. Lewis writes, “In God you come up against something which is in every respect immeasurably superior to yourself. Unless you know God as that—and, therefore, know yourself as nothing in comparison—you do not know God at all. The real test of being in the presence of God is that you either forget about yourself altogether or see yourself as a small, dirty object.” 1. What are the results of ex...

C. S. Lewis writes, “In God you come up against something which is in every respect immeasurably superior to yourself. Unless you know God as that—and, therefore, know yourself as nothing in comparison—you do not know God at all. The real test of being in the presence of God is that you either forget about yourself altogether or see yourself as a small, dirty object.” 1. What are the results of ex...

1. We mentioned 3 things that we tend to turn into an either/or instead of a both/and. Which do you tend toward: A. Emotion or intellect? Please explain. B. My faith is an individual thing or I'm only spiritual when I'm in a certain community? Please explain. C. Withdrawal into isolation (personal time w God) vs. sacrificial service? Read the following: reality. Jonathan Edwards wrote this in his...

1. We mentioned 3 things that we tend to turn into an either/or instead of a both/and. Which do you tend toward: A. Emotion or intellect? Please explain. B. My faith is an individual thing or I'm only spiritual when I'm in a certain community? Please explain. C. Withdrawal into isolation (personal time w God) vs. sacrificial service? Read the following: reality. Jonathan Edwards wrote this in his...

1. Now is a good time to take a look at where you are on Bible reading. A link to many Bible reading plans has been posted on the GL Facebook page. How important is reading the Bible to you and your spiritual life? What are some reasonable goals you have for Bible reading in 2016? 2. We listed 41 potential things we could work on in 2016 and they are listed below. Do you still recall the ones you...

1. Now is a good time to take a look at where you are on Bible reading. A link to many Bible reading plans has been posted on the GL Facebook page. How important is reading the Bible to you and your spiritual life? What are some reasonable goals you have for Bible reading in 2016? 2. We listed 41 potential things we could work on in 2016 and they are listed below. Do you still recall the ones you...

1. We defined success this way: "Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal." What is success in life for you for 2016? What is the worthy ideal you are seeking to achieve or live out? 2. Without a purpose, we are like a ship out on the open water without a crew or a destination. What is your purpose in 2016? What are you seeking to achieve and where do your hopes lie? 3. Read Matthe...

1. We defined success this way: "Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal." What is success in life for you for 2016? What is the worthy ideal you are seeking to achieve or live out? 2. Without a purpose, we are like a ship out on the open water without a crew or a destination. What is your purpose in 2016? What are you seeking to achieve and where do your hopes lie? 3. Read Matthe...

What's the relationship between Israel and the Church? Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 1. How many times is the word peace used between vv. 14-17? ANSWER: 4 2. What is the verb used in v. 16 that performs the action bringing peace? ANSWER: Reconcile 3. What is the definition of reconcile? ANSWER: "to make friendly relations between, to bring into agreement or harmony, to restore. 4. How did Jesus make pea...

What's the relationship between Israel and the Church? Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 1. How many times is the word peace used between vv. 14-17? ANSWER: 4 2. What is the verb used in v. 16 that performs the action bringing peace? ANSWER: Reconcile 3. What is the definition of reconcile? ANSWER: "to make friendly relations between, to bring into agreement or harmony, to restore. 4. How did Jesus make pea...

1. Have you come to trust in Christ personally, or are you still at the point of intellectual knowledge and emotional approval of the facts of salvation without having personally put your trust in Christ? If you have not put your trust in Christ yet, what do you think it is that is making you hesitate? 2. Did you feel a sincere sorrow for sin when you first came to Christ? Can you describe what it...

1. Have you come to trust in Christ personally, or are you still at the point of intellectual knowledge and emotional approval of the facts of salvation without having personally put your trust in Christ? If you have not put your trust in Christ yet, what do you think it is that is making you hesitate? 2. Did you feel a sincere sorrow for sin when you first came to Christ? Can you describe what it...

Ephesians 2:2 NLT 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world.* He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. Ephesians 2:2 NASB in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons...

Ephesians 2:2 NLT 2 You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil—the commander of the powers in the unseen world.* He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. Ephesians 2:2 NASB in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons...