Religion & Spirituality
LIFE TOGETHER in the FOREVER FAMILY - 1 John 4:7-8 – Pastor Alan CrandallOUTLINE1. We are saved in and through a spiritual family in which God is our father and Jesus is our older brother.Being “adopted” into God’s family underlines the unexpected, undeserved freeness of salvation.New birth is divine election, or being chosen by God.The Father’s love for us enables us to share that amazon glove with one another.2. All families experience hurt, squabbles and misunderstandings.Jesus prepares his disciples for this. Matthew 5:22-24; Matthew 7:1-5; 18:10-22Gifts of Gospel community are blocked whenever hurtful words and actions get wedged between us.What seems impossible to us is possible with God.3. A Community that embodies love.Not a gift just for us, but to share with the rest of God’s beloved creation. (Eph. 1:3-11)Abraham chosen to father a holy nation that would in turn bless all nations. (Gen. 12:1-3)Ephesians 2:12-194. Gospel community flows directly from what God has done and is doing for us. John 13:34Colossians 3:13Ephesians 4:32-5:21 John 4:7-11SUPPORT THE MINISTRY OF CEDAR HILLS www.cedarhillscr.org/giveSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)