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POWERFUL LIVING. 2 Timothy 1:7-8 For God has not given us a spirit of timidity (fear), but of power and love and discipline. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God….
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2 Timothy 1:7-8 For God has not given us a spirit of timidity (fear), but of power and love and discipline. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God….
A Quick Review The Power Source “Generator”
What is Power? • A Simple Definition: Having the ability & resources to make something happen
God’s Power Source • Secret to Powerful Living - Galatians 2:20 - Christ in you, the hope of glory – Col 1:27-29 • Power Source is Acts 1:1-8 - The Holy Spirit is the “Generator”
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How Do We Get Plugged In To the Source • Two ways we are energized with power - God’s Word - Prayer • How much is available? God’s Ability and Resources are unlimited
God’s Word • What it is: - Essence of God - John 1:1 &14 & Rev 19:13 - Truth - John 17:17 • What it does: 2 Tim 3:15-17 - Gives wisdom leading to salvation - Teaches, reproves, corrects, trains in righteousness - Keeps us from sin – Psalm 119:11
Power of God’s Word • Why is it so important? It…….. - Is God’s love letter to mankind – John 3:16 - Reveals God’s attributes – 1 Cor 13 - Teaches us how to live - Psa 119:98-105 - Establishes basis for beliefs – 2 Tim 3:15f - Revolutionizes individuals & relationships - Leads us to eternal life
Prayer – Get Plugged In • What is Prayer? Matthew 6:6-13 - Communicating with God • Why is it important? - Foundational step in knowing God - Jesus set example – John 14:13-14
Power = Potential x Flow • Potential (Voltage) – Get Plugged In - God’s Word (He speaks to us in Bible study) - Prayer (We communicate with Him) • Flow (Current) – Turn on the Switch - Fellowship (We bond with believers) - Witnessing (We reach out to non-believers)
New News Turn on Switch Two ways power flows through us to others: - Fellowship - Witnessing
Fellowship = Relationships • Do not forsake assembling - Hebrews 10:23-25 • God’s power seen in fruit – Gal 5:22-23 • Golden Rule – Matthew 7:12 • What does the Lord require - Micah 6:8
Justice, Mercy and Grace When it comes to SIN ……. • Justice = Getting what you deserve • Mercy = Not getting what you deserve • Grace = Getting what you don’t deserve
What Does The Lord Require • Do Justly - Examine the Scripture for how to deal with sin - Get facts straight - Get counsel about “right thing to do” • Love Mercy - What would Jesus do? Example: John 8:3-11 - Judge like you want to be judged Mat 7:1-2 • Walk Humbly with Him (Remember Grace)
CREATION Revelation 4:11
REBELLION Romans 3:10-12
JUDGEMENT Hebrews 9:27
SACRIFICE 1 Peter 3:18
RESURRECTION 1 Peter 1:3
TWO WAYS TO LIVE John 3:36
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Power for Living • Ask God to empower you to: • Seek Him Constantly – Word & Prayer • Serve Him Faithfully – Fellowship / Relationships • Share Him Boldly – Witnessing About Good News