Scripture: Romans 3:9-20
This Sunday we will examine our human nature and the problem of sin. Paul has unique insight into why we continue to sin, and in Christ, He has the answer to the problem. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
Do you struggle with sin in your life?
Do you try to overcome it on your own? or try to do good to make up for the bad?
Can you accept that nothing you do will earn your salvation?
Lectionary Scriptures for the 7th Sunday of Easter:
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Psalm 1
I John 5:9-13
John 17:6-19
5.18.2006
This Your Life - May 21, 2006
Scripture: Romans 3:1-8
This Sunday we will be discussing the life of a believer in regards to salvation and life change. We will address the issues of eternal security in our salvation along with the false security some have. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
What is our view of eternal security?
Can you lose your salvation? If so, how?
Are we justified when we sin, because we are giving God to opportunity to excercise his grace?
Is salvation a one time event? Or the beginning of a new way of life?
Lectionary Scriptures for the 6th Sunday of Easter:
Acts 10:44-48
Psalm 98
I John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17
This Sunday we will be discussing the life of a believer in regards to salvation and life change. We will address the issues of eternal security in our salvation along with the false security some have. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
What is our view of eternal security?
Can you lose your salvation? If so, how?
Are we justified when we sin, because we are giving God to opportunity to excercise his grace?
Is salvation a one time event? Or the beginning of a new way of life?
Lectionary Scriptures for the 6th Sunday of Easter:
Acts 10:44-48
Psalm 98
I John 5:1-6
John 15:9-17
Chosen by Choosing - May 14, 2006
Scripture: Romans 2:17-29
This Sunday we will continue our study of Romans, specifically looking again at God's gift of salvation. We will look at how Paul addressed the Jews of his day who thought they had special priviledges as God's chosen people. Please take time to read and meditate on these verses before you come to e:ncounter this Sunday.
Questions to ponder:
Do I believe that God's salvation is for everyone?
Do I view any person or group of people with contempt?
Do I see anyone as beyond God's power to save?
Lectionary Scriptures for the 5th Sunday of Easter:
Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:25-31
I John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8
This Sunday we will continue our study of Romans, specifically looking again at God's gift of salvation. We will look at how Paul addressed the Jews of his day who thought they had special priviledges as God's chosen people. Please take time to read and meditate on these verses before you come to e:ncounter this Sunday.
Questions to ponder:
Do I believe that God's salvation is for everyone?
Do I view any person or group of people with contempt?
Do I see anyone as beyond God's power to save?
Lectionary Scriptures for the 5th Sunday of Easter:
Acts 8:26-40
Psalm 22:25-31
I John 4:7-21
John 15:1-8
5.03.2006
I Fought the Law...and the Law Won
Scripture: Romans 2:12-16
This Sunday we continue in our study of Romans. We will be examining the idea of the written law vs. the law that is "natural". In this passage Paul speaks of the Gentiles who "are a law for themselves" since they didn't have the Jewish written law. We will be talking about how this applies to us today and how it affects our daily lives and actions. Please take time read and meditate on these verses before you come to e:ncounter this Sunday.
Questions to ponder:
Is there a "natural law" that all humans know to be true?
If so, what is this concept of "Right and Wrong" based on?
What or who establishes this instinctive knowledge within us?
Lectionary Scriptures for the 4th Sunday of Easter:
Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
I John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18
This Sunday we continue in our study of Romans. We will be examining the idea of the written law vs. the law that is "natural". In this passage Paul speaks of the Gentiles who "are a law for themselves" since they didn't have the Jewish written law. We will be talking about how this applies to us today and how it affects our daily lives and actions. Please take time read and meditate on these verses before you come to e:ncounter this Sunday.
Questions to ponder:
Is there a "natural law" that all humans know to be true?
If so, what is this concept of "Right and Wrong" based on?
What or who establishes this instinctive knowledge within us?
Lectionary Scriptures for the 4th Sunday of Easter:
Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
I John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18
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