Blanchard First with Travis Markes

1. ‎Saving Faith is not merely confessional (vv. 14-18). 2. Saving Faith is not merely productional (v. 18). 2. Saving Faith is not merely intellectual (v. 19a). 3. Saving Faith is not merely emotional (v. 19b).

1. ‎God's law is love, but favoritism violates that law (2:8-9). 2. To violate God's law on any level is a serious matter (2:10-11). 3. You will give an account for your words and actions (2:12-13).

1. ‎Faith in Christ leaves no room for favoritism (v. 1) . 2. Favoritism corrupts the fellowship of believers (vv. 2-4). 3. Favoritism dishonors the family of God (vv. 5-7).

1. ‎You are to hear the Word and live it out loud (vv. 22-25). 2. Your faith will impact your life (vv. 26-27). *The way you talk *The way you minister *The way you live

1. ‎The believer is "quick to hear." (v. 19a) 2. The believer is "slow to speak." (v. 19b) 3. The believer is "slow to anger." (v. 19c-20) 4. The believer desires to "put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness" (v. 21a) 5. The believer will "receive with meekness the implanted Word." (v. 21b)

1. Before people hear what we believe, they feel how we receive them. 2. When we treat people differently based on appearance, status or comfort level, we are actng like we are the judges of their worth. 3. Being welcoming doesn’t just happen automatically. It happens intentionally. 4. You don’t have to be outgoing to be welcoming. You just have to be aware. 5. Belonging often comes before believi...

1. ‎Cling to God's Truth (v. 16). 2. Cling to God's Goodness (v. 17). *God gives only good gifts *The way God gives is good *He gives constantly *God does not change 3. Cling to God's Grace (v. 18). *It starts with God *It produces new life *It comes by the Word of Truth *It completely transforms

1. ‎Take responsibility for your own sinful desires (13-14). 2. Remember that sin always overpromises and underdelivers (15).

1. Without Jesus Christ we are spiritually dead (v. 1) 2. Without Jesus Christ we are a slave (vv. 2-3b) a. Slave to the World b. Slave to Satan c. Slave to our sinful nature 3. Without Jesus Christ we are bound for eternal judgement (v. 3c) 4. With Jesus Christ we have Hope vv. 4-5)

1. ‎A Biblical Perspective (vv. 9-11). 2. A Heavenly Promise (v. 12).

1. ‎If you ask for wisdom you will receive wisdom (v. 5). 2. Have faith in God's generosity and do not doubt God's provision (v. 6a). 3. Do not be double-minded because it will lead to instability (vv. 6b-8).

1. ‎The command: Count it all joy (v. 2). 2. The reason: To strengthen me (v. 3). 3. The promise: To mature and complete me (v. 4).

1. Once ​​​​​​​​​meek and ​mild, now awesome and wild. (1-5) 2. Once a small child, now undeniable Lord. (6-7) 3. Once an unwelcomed servant, now the celebrated victor. (8-9) 4. Once delivered, now deliverer. (10-12)

1. ‎The Lord is Savior (vv. 1-3). 2. The Lord is King (vv. 4-6). 3. The Lord is Judge (vv. 7-9).

1 Be in awe of the majesty of God (vv. 1-2). 2. Be humbled by the mystery of man (vv. 3-8). 3. Be thankful for the miraclous work of Jesus Christ (vv. 5-8; Hebrews 2:6-9). 4. Be daily in awe of the majesty of God (v. 9).

1. ‎The world's rebellion (vv. 1-3). *A foolish plot  *A foolish stand  *A foolish word  2. The Lord's response (vv. 4-6). *The Lord sits *The Lord laughs *The Lord speaks 3. The Son's rule (vv. 7-9). *The Son will be revealed *The Son will rule *The Son will judge 4. The Spirit's invitation (vv. 10-12). *Be wise and instructed *Serve and rejoice *Surrender and Trust