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3 Gospel Commitments
Gospel Truth - We are committed to the truth of scripture, and believe its central message is the Gospel; the message of God’s gracious work to redeem sinners.Gospel Community - We are committed to knowing, loving and serving one another as brothers and sisters united in Christ.Gospel Mission - Individually and corporately, we are committed to declaring and demonstrating the Gospel to our communities, our cities and the nations.
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Why Community?
Today’s cultural context:On the one hand, we are highly individualistic
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Why Community?
Today’s cultural context:On the one hand, we are highly individualisticOn the other hand, we are starving for community
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Why Community?
We were created by a relational God for community and relationship
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Why Community?
We were created by a relational God for community and relationshipJohn 1:1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”John 1:14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
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Why Community?
We were created by a relational God for community and relationshipJohn 12:28: “’Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’”John 8:54: “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me….”
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Why Community?
We were created by a relational God for community and relationshipGenesis 1:27: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”
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Why Community?
“What we need today is a better understanding of the person not just as an individual but as someone who finds his or her true being in communion with God and with others.” James TorranceWe were never meant to merely be individuals but always individuals in community.
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Why Community?
Romans 12:15-16: “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.”
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Why Gospel Community?
1. Without the Gospel, it is hard to have community
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Why Gospel Community?
Without the Gospel, it is hard to have communityShame – Genesis 3:7: “Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths.”
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Why Gospel Community?
Without the Gospel, it is hard to have communityBlame – Genesis 3:9-12: “But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, ‘Where are you?’ And he said, ‘I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself.’ He said, ‘Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?’ The man said, ‘The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.’”
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Why Gospel Community?
Without the Gospel, it is hard to have community - The Gospel brings healing to relationships and community
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Why Gospel Community?
Without the Gospel, it is hard to have communityWithout community, it is hard to remember the Gospel
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Why Gospel Community?
Without the Gospel, it is hard to have communityWithout community, it is hard to remember the GospelColossians 3:16: ““Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
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Gospel Community at Grace
At serviceFaithfully attendingBeing intentional about connecting with othersVolunteeringHouse ChurchKnow others and be knownLove others and be lovedHelp one another grow in Christ
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3 Gospel Commitments
Gospel Truth - We are committed to the truth of scripture, and believe its central message is the Gospel; the message of God’s gracious work to redeem sinners.Gospel Community - We are committed to knowing, loving and serving one another as brothers and sisters united in Christ.Gospel Mission - Individually and corporately, we are committed to declaring and demonstrating the Gospel to our communities, our cities and the nations.
Slide3Why Community?
Today’s cultural context:On the one hand, we are highly individualistic
Slide4Why Community?
Today’s cultural context:On the one hand, we are highly individualisticOn the other hand, we are starving for community
Slide5Why Community?
We were created by a relational God for community and relationship
Slide6Why Community?
We were created by a relational God for community and relationshipJohn 1:1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”John 1:14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Slide7Why Community?
We were created by a relational God for community and relationshipJohn 12:28: “’Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’”John 8:54: “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me….”
Slide8Why Community?
We were created by a relational God for community and relationshipGenesis 1:27: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”
Slide9Why Community?
“What we need today is a better understanding of the person not just as an individual but as someone who finds his or her true being in communion with God and with others.” James TorranceWe were never meant to merely be individuals but always individuals in community.
Slide10Why Community?
Romans 12:15-16: “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.”
Slide11Why Gospel Community?
1. Without the Gospel, it is hard to have community
Slide12Why Gospel Community?
Without the Gospel, it is hard to have communityShame – Genesis 3:7: “Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths.”
Slide13Why Gospel Community?
Without the Gospel, it is hard to have communityBlame – Genesis 3:9-12: “But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, ‘Where are you?’ And he said, ‘I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself.’ He said, ‘Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?’ The man said, ‘The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.’”
Slide14Why Gospel Community?
Without the Gospel, it is hard to have community - The Gospel brings healing to relationships and community
Slide15Why Gospel Community?
Without the Gospel, it is hard to have communityWithout community, it is hard to remember the Gospel
Slide16Why Gospel Community?
Without the Gospel, it is hard to have communityWithout community, it is hard to remember the GospelColossians 3:16: ““Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.”
Slide17Gospel Community at Grace
At serviceFaithfully attendingBeing intentional about connecting with othersVolunteeringHouse ChurchKnow others and be knownLove others and be lovedHelp one another grow in Christ