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The live service AUDIO Podcast is a weekly Bible Study with the Pastor from Valley Christian of Albuquerque. Each message is taught expositionally through the entire Bible, verse by verse. Valley Christian Church is a Christian fellowship where we gather for the purpose of knowing and glorifying Jesus Christ. We desire to see all people become committed to live as followers of Jesus Christ.

“THE GOSPEL TRUTH” Part 2 (Colossians 1:1-8)

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“The Gospel Truth”

(Colossians 1:1-8)

 

What is the “Gospel”?

 

“Gospel” means: ___________________

 

1 Corinthians 15:1-4

 

 

 

THE GOSPEL IS RECEIVED BY F_____. (1:3-4)

 

FAITH — DEFINED:

 

“Faith” means:  ________________

 

FAITH — THE OBJECT:

 

(verse 4 and 2) – “In Christ”

 

“IN” = “resting on a foundation/find a home,

live in/finding a place of security, an anchor”

 

 

THE GOSPEL TRUTH:

 

Results in L___________.  (4)

 

1 John 2:9-11; 3:10; 3:14-15; 4:20

 

Rests in H____________.  (5)

 

1 Corinthians 13 1 Peter 1:3-5 Hebrews 6:18-19 Hebrews 11:24-27

 

Reaches the W__________.  (6)

 

Matthew 24:14 Romans 1:16

Revelation 7:9

 

Reproduces F__________.  (6)

 

Internal:

 

External:

 

Rooted in G___________.  (6)

 

Ephesians 2:8-9

 

Reported by P___________.  (7-8)

 

 

 

 

FAITHFUL SERVANTS!

 

“JESUS IS ENOUGH” (Book of Colossians)

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“JESUS IS ENOUGH”

(The Book of Colossians)

 

Is the Bible still relevant?

 

 

Age of Science                        1:16

 

Age of Unification                  1:18

 

Age of Rebellion                     1:15; 2:9

 

Age of Pragmatism                1:22, 2:6-7; 2:10; 3:3

 

Age of Frustrated Relationships      Chapters 3 & 4

 

Age of Eschatology 3:4

 

(How will the world end?)

 

The Book of Colossians:

 

Author:

Date:

To:

The City –

 

The Church –

 

Why written?

 

 

THE THEME:

 

Jesus Christ is ______________!

 

3:11 ______________

 

He is:

G___________  2:9

 

C___________  1:16

 

S___________  1:20; 2:13-15

 

Head of the C________  1:18

 

IT’S ALL ABOUT:  _______________.

 

 

Looking Back – Looking Forward

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“LOOKING BACK—LOOKING AHEAD”

 

What will the next year bring?

 

What will you be in the next year?

 

Luke 1:1-4; 26-45

 

Why Mary?

 

         Isaiah 7:14

 

Looking Back—Do we understand?

 

Looking Ahead?

 

MARY’S HEART?

 

A HEART OF F___________.

 

 

 

A HEART OF J___________.

 

 

 

A HEART OF A S_________.

 

 

 

A HEART OF P___________.

 

 

 

A HEART OF P___________.

 

Romans 12:1-2

 

 

 

NOTE LUKE 1:47:  MY S_____________!

 

 

 

 

CRADLE/CROSS/CAVE/COMING!

 

 

The Christmas Story

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“THE CHRISTMAS STORY”

 

What is the real story of Christmas?

What does it have to do with me?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Isaiah 7:14

 

Isaiah 9:6

 

Philippians 2:5-11

 

 

CHRISTMAS BEGINS WITH ______________.

 

“In the form God”

 

 

Hebrews 1:1-3

 

 

“But did not grasp”

 

 

 

 

 

WHY?

 

 

 

WHAT’S THE APPLICATION TO MY LIFE?

 

 

GOD’S DEAL

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“GOD’S DEAL”

 

We are approached by many deals.

Good Deals?  Bad Deals?

 

God’s Deal is G_____ News!

So good we call it the G______ News.

 

Two times Jesus asked:

What will a man give in e_______ for his soul?

 

                                          Matthew 16:26/Mark 8:37

 

Luke 4:14-21     Isaiah 61—(700 years before)

 

God’s Deal is God’s F___________.

 

What can I give God?

 

Romans 3:23 Isaiah 64:6

 

I deserve? Romans 6:23 (a)

 

God’s Deal—I get? Romans 6:23 (b)

 

Luke 2:8-20

 

God’s Favor in a Baby!

 

“Emmanuel” = _________________

 

2 Corinthians 5:14-6:2

 

Theologically—imputation/substitution/reconciliation

 

The idea:  “the innocent pays for the guilty”

Romans 5:8

 

Simply—I get not what I deserve,

Christ gets what I deserve.

 

“Reconciliation” = ______________________

 

2 Corinthians 5:21—1 John 2:1-2

 

Ephesians 2:8-21 1 Peter 2:24

 

Psalm 32:1 Titus 3:3-8

 

Only G___ can do that! (2 Corinthians 5:18)

How?  (2 Corinthians 5:20)

 

When accept God’s deal:

His righteousness

His ambassador

 

Romans 10:9-15

 

What a gift exchange!

God treats me as if I lived Christ’s life…

…God treated Christ as if he lived my life!

 

Isaiah 1:18-20

 

DEAL?

 

“Boasting in the Cross” (Galatians 6:14-18)

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“Boasting in the Cross”

(Galatians 6:14-18)

 

WHY BOAST IN THE CROSS?

 

THE CROSS HAS THE POWER TO FREE US FROM THE WORLD’S BONDAGE.

 

“The World” – cosmos

 

“The World” – the system of the world

 

Where is the world going?  Where are you going?

 

THE CROSS CAN DO WHAT THE FLESH CANNOT DO.

 

What really matters?

 

“New Creation”

 

How can I get that?

 

2 Corinthians 5:17

 

“New” – not another, but _______ different!

 

THE CROSS HAS THE POWER TO BRING SALVATION.

 

“Follow” – an invitation to all

 

John 3:16-18 2 Peter 3:9

 

2 Corinthians 5:15 1 Timothy 2:1-7

 

“Rule”:  the _____________/standard

 

We cannot change the rules.

We can accept or reject God’s offer.

 

“Peace” –

 

“Mercy” –

 

Romans 8:7; 5:10 Ephesians 2:1-3

 

“The Marks of Jesus”

 

Verse 18—A Final Declaration of Grace

 

 

 

“AMEN” – SO BE IT!

 

“Pipe or a Bucket?”

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“Pipe or a Bucket?”

        

God Blessed?

 

Living as a bucket or a pipe?

 

BUCKETS:

 

#1—IGNORE THE _______ OF ALL BUCKETS.

 

Psalm 49:16-17              Luke 12:13-21

 

#2—GIVE OURSELVES

          “______ IMPORTANT PERSON” STATUS.

 

#3—BELIEVE FILLING OUR BUCKETS

 IS THE WAY TO ______________.

 

Ecclesiastes 2:11; 5:13-18

 

PIPES:

 

#1—UNDERSTAND GOD ____________ US

TO BE PIPES (NOT BUCKETS).

 

1 Timothy 6:17-19

 

“Rich” “Truly life”

 

#2—BELIEVE THAT WHAT WE ALLOW TO FLOW THROUGH _______ WILL FLOW BACK.

 

Malachi  3:8-18 Matthew 6:19-21

 

#3—WHEN GOD’S DESIRES BECOME

______ DESIRES.

 

Psalm 37:4

 

Luke 12:47-48

 

 

BUCKET OR PIPE?

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“Sowing and Reaping” (Galatians 6:7-10)

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“Sowing and Reaping”

(Galatians 6:7-10)

 

 

Some laws you cannot break!

 

Jude 16                             Philippians 3:17-4:1

 

“Deceived” –

 

1 John 1:8                        James 1:26

 

“God is not mocked” –

 

THE DIVINE LAW STATED (vs. 7)

 

         Reap what you _________.

 

Job 4:8 Proverbs 1:22-23; 11:18-19

 

Hosea 8:7; 10:12-13 Numbers 32:33

THE DIVINE LAW EXPLAINED (vs. 8)

 

“Corruption” –

 

How sow to please the flesh?

How sow to please the Spirit?

 

Corruption or Eternal Life?

 

Colossians 3:1-17 Romans 12:1-2

 

THE DIVINE LAW FULFILLED (vs. 9)

 

When? 5:22—”patience”

 

 

Weary/Lose Heart?

 

 

“Doing good”—

 

 

THE DIVINE LAW APPLIED (vs. 10)

 

THEREFORE/SO — to whom do good?

 

   “Good” – what is ________, ________ good!

 

(5:22 and 6:6)

 

To ______________.

 

1 Peter 2:15 Titus 3:8

 

Especially to the ___________.

 

1 John 3:14; 4:20-21

 

WHAT WILL YOU REAP???