Blanchard First with Travis Markes

1. ‎The Question: How can I be saved? Why is it the most important question? *Apart from Christ, you are lost. *You are a breath away from eternity. *You will one day stand before Jesus Christ as Judge. 2. The Answer: Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved! *Salvation depends on Almighty God. *Salvation is a matter of believing, not of works. *Salvation comes through the person and work...

1. ‎Salvation is for anyone who believes in Jesus Christ. 2. God saves, but believers must proclaim. 3. Respect, but expect. 4. Respond in faith or reject the truth.

1. Strategically devoted  in spreading the gospel vv 1-5 2. Sincerely dedicated  in spreading the gospel vv 6-8 3. Sovereignly directed in spreading the gospel vv 9-10

1. We will not always agree on every point. 2. Our disagreements will sometimes be very sharp. 3. Separation is sometimes the answer. 4. The Gospel is sometimes advanced through disagreements. 5. Separate from one another with respect, not bitterness. 6. Reconciliation and restoration of friendship is the goal. 7. Hold on to your convictions but do it graciously.

1. The Dispute: Is salvation by grace alone or by grace plus works? (vv. 1-2) 2. The Decision: Saved by Grace alone. (vv. 2-18) 3. The Agreement: Saved by Grace but live in unity. (vv. 19-21) 4. The Result: The Church is strengthened, encouraged, and emboldened. (vv. 22-35)

1. Preach the Gospel (1-7) 2. Give glory to God (8-18) 3. Remain faithful to the calling (19-23) 4. Declare what God is doing (24-28)

1. Biblical history points to Jesus Christ (13-25). 2. Biblical prophecy points to Jesus Christ (26-37). 3. Biblical salvation points to Jesus Christ (38-41). 4. Biblical faithfulness points to Jesus Christ (42-52).

1. Called and Sent (v1-3) 2. The Message Matters (4-5) 3. Expect Opposition (6-8) 4. See Opposition for What it is (9-10) 5. The Blind and the Faithful (11-12)

1. God will allow us to suffer (1-4). 2. God can deliver His people (5-19). 3. God can remove leaders (20-23). 4. God’s Gospel is unstoppable (24-25).

1. Every member does their part (vv. 19-20). 2. The Gospel is proclaimed (vv. 20-21). 3. God’s Grace is evident (vv. 22-23). 4. A pursuit of holiness (v. 23). 5. Godly leaders set the example (v. 24). 6. Godly leaders are devoted to teaching God’s Word (vv. 24-26). 7. Generous and cheerful givers (vv. 27-30).

1. News will spread  2. Criticism will come How to Biblically handle criticism:         *Respond with respect and gentleness         *Details matter         *Be honest         *Keep your focus on God         *Remember Scripture         *Surrender to the Lord’s will         *Trust God with the results

1. Salvation is not based on nationality or works. 2. Salvation comes in the person and works of Jesus Christ. 3. Salvation is proclaimed to others by God’s saved witnesses. 4. Salvation comes to anyone who believes in the name of Jesus. 5. Salvation leads to life change.

1. Surrender every area of your life to the Lord. (1-20) 2. Bring your actions in line with the Lord’s will. (21-33) Biblical Truths: *Repent of any prejudice in your heart. *Practice immediate obedience. *God is patient with us. *Be concerned about the souls of your family and friends. *Trust God’s timing and surrender to His Sovereignty. *Salvation is a divine work of grace, but sharing the Gosp...

1. A great miracle 2. A greater miracle 3. The greatest miracle

1. Complete transformation testifies to the amazing work of God 2. Complete transformation testifies to the comforting work of God

1. God will deal with the wicked (19-22). 2. God will lead the humble (23-24).  

1. Formed by God (13). “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13 ESV)   2. Wonderful work of God (14-15). “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth.” (Psalm 139:14-15 ES...

1. The truth of the Lord's Omnipresence 2. The implications of the Lord's Omnipresence 3. The effects of the Lord's Omnipresence

1. God knows my heart (1). 2. God knows my actions and my thoughts (2-3). 3. God knows my words (4). 4. God knows my needs (5). 5. God's knowing is mind-blowing (6).

1. The need for conversion.  2. The need for community. 3. The need for commitment.

1. As you go, be ready to hear the word. 2. As you go, be ready to preach the word. 3. As you go, be ready to respond to the word.

1. Building the brand of self (vv. 9-11). “But there was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the power of God that is called Great.” And they paid attention to him because for a long time he had amazed them w...

1. A time of great persecution (1-3).         Biblical Truths:         *God is Sovereign over persecution.         *Jesus can save the worst of sinners.   2. A time of great preaching (4-7).         Biblical Truths:         *Every Christian is a missionary.         *Proclaim where you are planted.   3. A time of great joy (8).         Biblical Truth:         *The Gospel of Jesus Christ brings joy!

1. The anger of the self-righteous (54). 2. The vision of Jesus Christ (55-56). 3. The violence of the mob (57-58). 4. Responding with God’s Grace (59-60).

*The Tent *The Temple 1. Truth will teach, reprove, correct, and instruct in righteousness. *Hard Heart *Horrible History *Halted Hearing