Berean Bible Fellowship Church

Big Idea: As the church is committed to make disciples, the Lord calls us to “go”, and as we go we are to call all peoples to repent of their manner of life and turn to Christ. In baptism we identify with those who are also Christ’s disciples and are committed to growing in our love for Him. What is a disciple of Jesus? A disciple of Jesus is a faithful follower and proclaimer of Jesus’ excellenci...

1 John 2:25 Big Idea: God spoke, and it will certainly come to pass. The reason the incarnation is so important is because God’s integrity is at stake. 1 John 2:25 (ESV) — 25 And this is the promise that he made to us—eternal life. What is a Biblical Promise? There is in the Heb. OT no special term for the concept or act of promising. Where our English translations say that someone promised someth...

Hebrews 2:14-18 Big Idea: In the incarnation, Jesus identifies with mankind so that mankind might identify with Jesus. Hebrews 2:14 (NASB95) — 14 Therefore, since (redundant) the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself (redundant) likewise also (redundant) partook of the same… Luke 1:26-28 Jesus _____________________ Human Nature Hebrews 2:14 (ESV) — 14 Since therefore the children share in...

John 1:1-4, 14 Big Idea: Jesus, in the incarnation, takes upon himself human nature so that he is both God and man, two natures in one person without change, separation, or mixture. Jesus _____________ _____ flesh John 1:1, 14 (ESV) — 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God… 14 And the Word became flesh… Ἐν ἀρχῇ ἦν ὁ λόγος, In the beginning was the Word… Jo...

2 John Big Idea: The truth of the Incarnation of Jesus is so important that we are commanded to remain and walk within it’s truth and to never condone those who preach contrary to it. _______________________ to Remain in the Truth 4 I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father. “On my visit to Nix Besser farm, I asked Mrs. Herr, “Wh...

1John 2:22b-24 Big Idea: Jesus is the Son of God. Equal with God in his essence, distinct from the Father in his person. This makes him an eternally efficient prophet, priest, and king. Jesus is the Anointed One NCC Question 21 What sort of Redeemer is needed to bring us back to God? One who is truly human and also truly God. Jesus is _________ _______________________ __________________ 1 John 2:2...

Big Idea: Jesus is the Christ, which means that Jesus is the Anointed One. And Jesus was set apart by God to be the ultimate Prophet, Priest, and King. Jesus is _________ ____________________ ___________ 1 John 2:22 (ESV) — 22 Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? Jesus is not a Christ, he is the Christ. John 20:31 (ESV) — 31 but these are written so that you may believe that...

1John 2:20 Big Idea: Those who belong to Jesus have received a Trinitarian anointing. We have been anointed by the Father, through the Son, and with the Holy Spirit. This anointing keeps us in the teaching of the Apostles and Prophets preserved in the written Word of God. Anointed by the ________________ ____________________ 1 John 2:20 (ESV) — 20 But you have been anointed by the Holy One… In the...

1John 2:18-19 Big Idea: Beloved it is the last hour, an age marked by opposition toward God and deception concerning His Beloved Son. How are we to discern the true from the fake? By knowing the Word of God. The _____________________ Hour 1 John 2:18 (ESV) — 18 Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that...

1John 2:16-17 Big Idea: In our text we see two reasons we shouldn’t love the world. The first is that love of the world is not sourced in God. Being new creations we must identify with who we now are in Christ. Secondly, this world is temporary, but what we do for God in this world lasts forever. The problem in 1John 2:15 is giving ourselves to earthly pursuits instead of giving our earthly pursui...

1John 2:15-17 Big Idea: The Spirit admonishes us not to give our love to the world because the world can never fulfill us. Instead, God must be the ultimate object of our satisfaction. If at any moment we find ourselves pursuing worldly pleasures, we must reassess our hearts and turn them back to love for God. _____________________ 1 John 2:15–16 (ESV) — 15 Do not love the world or the things in t...

Big Idea: Jesus lays out our responsibility while we wait for his return. We are to be always mindful that he is coming back and he has entrusted to us the care for his kingdom. Three practical lessons we learn from the parable of the talents; 1. The Lord gives us ________________________ for his Kingdom. Matthew 25:14 (ESV) — 14 “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servan...

Big Idea: As we think about the nature of the church and our love for our brothers and sisters in Christ, we see that there is strength in our diversity. That each one of us have something to offer to the spiritual growth and doctrinal fidelity of the church. And that each stage of growth has strengths and weaknesses. John is talking here about 3 stages of spiritual maturity. He is not necessarily...

Big Idea: As we think about the nature of the church and our love for our brothers and sisters in Christ, we see that there is strength in our diversity. That each one of us have something to offer to the spiritual growth and doctrinal fidelity of the church. And that each stage of growth has strengths and weaknesses. There is protection in the local church. John is talking here about 3 stages of...

Big Idea: As we think about the nature of the church and our love for our brothers and sisters in Christ, we see that there is strength in our diversity. That each one of us have something to offer to the spiritual growth and doctrinal fidelity of the church. And that each stage of growth has strengths and weaknesses. John is talking here about 3 stages of spiritual maturity. He is not necessarily...

Big Idea: The Spirit of Christ within the believer manifests itself in love for the brethren. The spirit of the flesh is prone to hatred and sabotage. The Apostle John is calling us to put to death hatred and embrace a pro-active, deliberate, and intentional love.      _________________________ for the Brethren (brothers and sisters in Christ) 1 John 2:9 (ESV) — 9 Whoever says...

Big Idea : God’s love is seen in regenerating our hearts which causes us to love and delight in keeping God’s commands. What the __________________ of God is _________________. 1 John 2:4 (ESV) — 4 Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, John 14:6 (ESV) 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the...

1John 2:3 Big Idea: In propitiation, God the Father pours out His wrath for sin upon His Son on the cross. This work makes reconciliation possible. We can now be restored to God because that which stood between us and God has been dealt with. We no longer enemies we are His children. This restored relationship is seen in our every day obedience. In essence, we obey because we love. Our ___________...

Pastor Beau preaching on our second commitment to love one another better. Scripture text is Hebrews 10 24-25.

1John 2:2b Big Idea: Jesus is the only hope for the world. Jesus sacrifice is sufficient to cover any and all sins and He is the only one who can restore us to God the Father. Matthew 12:18-21 The _________________________ of Jesus’ Propitiation 1 John 2:2 (ESV) —2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. When we think “world”, we think p...

Jesus, Our Propitiation 1John 2:2a Big Idea: Jesus appeases the wrath of God for all who believe, through his propitiatory death on the cross. Those who trust in Jesus are restored to fellowship with God. In our fallen nature we are opposed to God and God, because of his holy nature, is opposed to us. Jesus is our ___________________________ 1 John 2:1–2 (ESV) —2 He is the propitiation for our sin...

Jesus, Our Advocate 1John 1:10-2:1 Big Idea: We sin because we are sinners and Jesus saves sinners. When we stand before the Judgement seat our individual acts of sin will be atoned for and Jesus will come to our defense. Even when our hearts condemn us, Jesus comes to our side and declares His Word over us. 1 John 1:5–9 (ESV) — 5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, tha...

Pastor Beau preaching on our first commitment to love God more.

Paul Corona preaching on Hebrews 1:4-2:4

1John 1:8-9 Big Idea: In order to walk properly before the Lord, in sanctification we must understand that we still have sin, although it is no longer who we are, and therefore we are to be continually confessing our sin before the Lord as he continually cleanses us from the power and penalty of our sin. Our _______________________ to Sin 1 John 1:8 (ESV) — 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive o...