Church notes - 16th June 2019
Freedom
1 Peter 1:3 - 9
'Hosanna': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoM0AT8fBvs
'Once for all': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpArxl4czE8
'Christ Alone, Cornerstone': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3HH__-1Zbs
Communion
Mark 15:16 - 34
Jesus suffered so that sin would be defeated.
Galatians 5:13 -21
Freedom. Where do you want to go with it?
Christian freedom is not an invitation to indulge in the sinful nature.
Freedom to indulge in the sinful nature is not freedom at all.
But we have a bias towards sin.
vs 13, 14
Christian Freedom is not freedom to exploit my neighbour.
We must not ignore, neglect or abuse our neighbours.
It is not an excuse for selfishness.
Christian freedom is not freedom to disregard the Law.
vs 14
Matthew 22:37 - 39
What are we sowing into the community? Issues of breach of trust, and hurt feelings, need to be dealt with.
vs 16
In fellowship with the Spirit we'll not gratify the desires of the flesh. This can't be achieved by works.
Romans 7:21 - 8:2
vs 19 - 21
Realm of Sin - Sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery
Realm of Religion - Idolatory, witchcraft
Realm of Society - The breakdown of personal relationships
Drunkenness
vs 21
John 15:4 - 8