BSF Lesson 23

Truth/Aim: all Authorities are God appointed for the accomplishment of His purposes.

 1. God establishes Governing Authority (v1-3)

Principle 1: Christians are to submit to all Governing Authorities.

2. God’s purpose for Governing Authorities (v3-4)

Authorities are servants of God.

Principle 2: Governing Authority’s purpose is to enforce good and curb wickedness

3. Christian’s to Governing Authorities (v5-7)

Not outward obedience; should be inward obedience!

Principle 3: christians are to obey, honour and respect governing authority as they are God’s servants.

BSF Lesson 22

BSF Lesson 22

11 Sep 2018

The Christian and Others (Romans 12:3-8)

Aim: Believers graciously function as one body with their gifts

1. Thinking body (v3-5)

- stop living in fear of each other ... but start loving each other

- we are specifically and specially part of Christ’s Church

- in world ... you only belong if you qualify

- in KOG .. only qualification is that you are saved by Jesus Christ

Principle 1: God’s grace brings believers together

2. Serving body (6-8)

- Not everyone has same gifts

- Gifts not earned

- gifts do not make you more spiritual

Principle 2: God gives spiritual gifts for each believers to use

Summary

1. All gifts are from God and for God

2. Not everyone has the same gifts

3. Gifts should be used wholeheartedly- no holding back

175th PSPC Anniversary

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