Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

2. A reminder - Please: Turn off your cell phone or set to vibrate only Turn off sound to all electronic devices Use the nursery or cry room if your child is fussy Get up during the preaching only if absolutely necessary (please sit in back if you must leave early)

3. It’s a Mad WorldSelected Scriptures Mad in the sense of anger is part of war, and tens of thousands died in war in 2015 Mad in the sense of anger and mental derangement is seen in suicide terrorist attacks

4. It’s a Mad WorldSelected Scriptures Mad in the sense of mentally disturbed is seen in the rising racial tensions fomented by race baiters Mad in the sense of insane is seen in the SCOTUS Obergefell decision and the push of transgender “rights”

5. It’s a Mad WorldSelected Scriptures We live in a society in which the warning of Isaiah 5:20 applies

6. The Mad World to ComeSelected Scriptures Do not expect political leaders to bring about peace or solve any other international problems We can only know the future according to what God has chosen to reveal about it to us

7. The Mad World to ComeSelected Scriptures 1 Timothy 4:1-5 – We are in the “latter days” in which professing Christians do follow deceitful spirits 2 Peter 3:3–7 – Philosophy posing as science is tragic; the professing church denying the Scriptures is worse

8. The Mad World to ComeSelected Scriptures 2 Timothy 4:3-4 – It is not surprising so many turn to false teachers who tickle their ears, but it is upsetting 2 Timothy 3:1–9 – A description of a significant portion of western civilization - and it is growing worse

9. The Mad World to ComeSelected Scriptures Matthew 24:3–14 – Amillennialists & postmillennialists are increasing despite the degeneration of the world

10. Living in a Mad WorldSelected Scriptures Christians are to rejoice in the Lord always and give thanks in everything even when living in a mad world 1) Have the right perspective about the purpose of life Matthew 6:19–21 1 John 2:15-17

11. Living in a Mad WorldSelected Scriptures 2) Learn the secret of being content Philippians 4:11–13 1 Timothy 6:6–12 Colossians 3 3) Learn to trust God in the midst of the madness - Habakkuk 3

12. Thriving in a Mad WorldSelected Scriptures Christians are to thrive - grow and develop vigorously in fulfilling the purpose of their existence Paul was able to thrive because he learned to set aside his old self and put on the new self to live for Christ

13. Thriving in a Mad WorldSelected Scriptures Timothy was to faithfully continue his ministry even people when turned away from him and his message Peter taught Christians to greatly rejoice and bring praise to God even when distressed by various trials

14. Thriving in a Mad WorldSelected Scriptures 1 Peter: When the primary quest is to be holy and used by God, then even persecution can be endured 2 Peter: Our foundation in the Scriptures is solid, so we can endure false teachers and mockers

15. Thriving in a Mad WorldSelected Scriptures God is longsuffering, but His judgment will come along with new heavens and a new earth - we have hope

16. Conclusions Our hope is fixed in the present because of the love of God proven in Jesus Christ - redeemed & forgiven Our hope is fixed in the future because Jesus rose from the dead proving His claims and promises are true

17. Conclusions The hope of a Christian enables him to both live and thrive in the midst of a mad world 1 John 3:1-3 - Everyone whose hope is in Christ purifies himself just as He is pure

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