Trinity Church Victor Harbor

Faith alone: A doctrine to die for… Faith alone: an old battle (Galatians 2) Faith alone: among the ‘solas' Faith alone: some alternatives Faith alone: hearing, accepting, trusting Faith alone: the freedom of a Christian

Grace alone: Luther’s breakthrough The offence of grace (Eph 2:1-3) The wonder of grace (Eph 2:4-9) The work of grace (Eph 2:10) Putting the amazing back into grace

A monk, a money maker, and a mallet Scripture alone? Some alternatives Scripture alone: The inspired word of God Scripture alone: The unfailing word of God Scripture alone: The sweet word of God Reading, and being read by, God’s word today

1) The Problem: 2) The Solution: 3) How? i) ii) Another Reason Why:

S.D.G. The Glorious God: The terrifying blessing of God’s presence Glory Incarnate: Christ, the brightness of his Father’s glory Glory Overflowing: The glory of God in the glorification of his people Loving and living for God’s glory today

Heresy bells or a theological free-for-all? Be warned! The anatomy of false teachers (16:17-18) Be wise! The ever-present threat of false teachers (16:19) The victory of God: A grace-powered battle (16:20) Holding fast to the glorious gospel today

Christianity with its sleeves rolled up… Gospel Patrons Gospel Workers Gospel Family Ambition, partnership, and rolling up our sleeves today

Partnership: you scratch my back…? Gospel ambition —> gospel partnership (15:23-25) Gospel partnership: glad giving (15:25-29) Gospel partnership: front-line prayer (15:30-31) Gospel partnership: joyful encouragement (15:32-33) Partners in the gospel

Ambition? Paul and the boldness of grace (15:14-19) Paul and the ambitions of grace (15:20-24) Living with gospel ambition

The mind of Christ: consumed with God’s glory (15:1-6) The great purpose: nations together glorifying God for his mercy (15:7-12) The promise of a united, God-glorifying people: joy, peace and hope (15:13) Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.

Freedom! Disputable Matters: Black and white advice for the grey areas Make up your mind (14:13) Truth, conscience, and love (14:13-16) Let the disputable be overwhelmed by the indisputable (14:17-18) Pursue the indisputable! (14:19-23) The Freedom of a Christian

Excuses… Jesus and proud doers “To some who were…” (v9) Two very different men, two very different prayers (v10-13) The scandalous summary (v14) Jesus and humble receivers “People were also bringing…” (v15) Receiving the Kingdom of God (v16-17)

A house divided: ‘disputable matters’ The key to gospel unity: know who you are You have been welcomed by God (14:1-3) You are the servant of one Lord (14:4-9) You will appear before one Judge (14:10-12) Life together under the Lord of grace

Peter's introductory words, (vl-2) God has given us everything we need for life and godliness. (v3-4) For this very reason make every effort to add to your faith: (v5-7) Goodness Knowledge Self-control Perseverance Godliness Mutual affection Love If we possess these qualities in increasing measure then...? (v8) But if anyone does not have them, then...? (v9) Therefore, be all the more eager to mak...