Faith & Reason Nexus

The Begettal (Bringing Forth)

• 1 Peter 1:23: “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which lives and abides forever.”
• John 6:62; 1 Corinthians 4:15: The Spirit begets us to a new life through the gospel and the work of Christ.

Old Life vs. New Life in Christ

Old Things

• Leader: Satan
• Relationship & Purpose
• Works Evil
• God: Father of All
• Heart Impure
• Desires Unholy
• Christ: Head of the Church
• Serving Flesh

New Things

• Leader: Christ
• Relationship & Purpose
• Works Good
• Heart Pure
• Desires Holy
• Serving God

Baptism Brings Forth:

• Romans 6:3-4; Galatians 3:27: Baptism is the pivotal act that unites a person with Christ, marks the beginning of the new life, and brings forth a transformed life.

Works of the Flesh vs. Fruit of the Spirit

• Works of the Flesh (Galatians 5:19-21):
  • Adultery, Fornication, Uncleanness, Idolatry, Hatred, Envying, Murders, Strife, Wrath, Drunkenness, etc.
• Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23):
  • Love, Joy, Peace, Longsuffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, Meekness, Temperance.

Local Arrangements:

• Born of Water & Spirit: John 3:5
• Enter into Kingdom: Colossians 3:1, Acts 2:47
• Enter into Family: Romans 6:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:17
• Enter into Church: Acts 2:47
• Enter into Christ: Galatians 3:27

Purpose of the New Life

• Separate from the world: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17
• Save ourselves (Obedience): Matthew 5:16
• Save others (Evangelize): 2 Timothy 2:2
• Do the will of the Father: Romans 12:2
• Glorify God in Heaven: Matthew 25:14-30

Church Leadership & Roles

• Elders: Oversee the spiritual well-being of the congregation.
• Deacons: Serve the practical needs of the church.
• Members: Actively work in service and spread the gospel.

1 Timothy 2:1-13: Instructions for worship and service in the church.