40 Days to the Cross - What to Do When Things Get Crazy
Matthew 24:1-14
1. Focus on what is coming, not just what is happening, v. 8
Romans 8:18-22
2. This gets personal, v. 9
3. Don’t confuse pragmatism with Christianity, v. 12
4. Persevere, v. 13
a) Perseverance is not a condition for salvation but a consequence of salvation.
b) This happens not because of my effort but because of my identity.
c) My positional righteousness is bigger than my circumstances.
d) Perseverance is a responsible expression of Christianity.
5. Proclaim the Gospel, v. 14
1. Focus on what is coming, not just what is happening, v. 8
Romans 8:18-22
2. This gets personal, v. 9
3. Don’t confuse pragmatism with Christianity, v. 12
4. Persevere, v. 13
a) Perseverance is not a condition for salvation but a consequence of salvation.
b) This happens not because of my effort but because of my identity.
c) My positional righteousness is bigger than my circumstances.
d) Perseverance is a responsible expression of Christianity.
5. Proclaim the Gospel, v. 14