What do you believe?   What do you value? Recap:   Unity, liberty and charity (love) are important as we establish the essentials of what we believe. Unity – as a body of believers in Christ Jesus – Ephesians 4:4-6 tells us, “There is one body [of believers] and one Spirit—just as you were called to one hope when called [to salvation]— one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all who is [sovereign] over all and [working] through all and [living] in all.” (AMP) Liberty -   Romans 14:1,12, 22 says “…As for the [a]one whose faith is weak, accept him [into your fellowship], but not for [the purpose of] quarreling over his opinions.” (v12) “…So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God…” (v22) “…The faith which you have [that gives you freedom of choice], have as your own conviction before God [just keep it between yourself and God, seeking His will]. Happy is he who has no reason to condemn himself for what he approves.” Charity (love) 1

There is no way we can know everything about God, Jesus Christ or the Holy Spirit. But in the essentials, we believe and value, they are paramount to our life as a Christian.   Everyday of our life is a journey where we choose to deepen our relationship with the Lord, or choose to draw ourselves away from Him.   If we want to know God, then we need to spend time with Him. Genesis 1:1-2 tells us, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” God is the Creator and ruler of the universe.   He holds everything together.   When we say that God is the Creator, we mean that He is truly creative, in a category all by Himself, because He started with nothing.   Colossians 1:16 says …For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things ha

What I believe I value. So, what do you believe?   About God; Jesus Christ; Holy Spirit; The Bible; Human Beings; Salvation; Eternal Security; Eternity? What do you value?   In your life, as a Christian; one who belongs to Jesus Christ?   If we are to consider the statement “what we believe we value”, then we need to have a framework.   Each of us come from different backgrounds – family, culture, even within the Church there is diversity on a number of issues. 1. So let’s establish that in essential beliefs we need to have unity.   Ephesians 4:4-6 says, “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” 2. In non-essential belies we have liberty. Romans: 14: 1, 4, 12, 22 “Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters (v1); Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own m

Bible References:  Genesis 13:1-18; Genesis 14; Genesis 15 We are not to quarrel over possessions. Jesus is the Lord of the nation's Psalm 2 The nation's of the world will give Jesus account for their actions.  We can't just do what we think.  We are accountable.  You can sound good; have good works but if you are not saved in Christ Jesus, you have missed out on your life; purpose and salvation.  In Genesis 13,  Lot sees the beautiful, fertile land near Sodom and Gormorrah.  This was where the cities of immorality and perversion stood.  Lot saw this and wanted it.   However, Abram obeys God.  He travels to sacred tree's at Mamre. He builds an altar  and worships God. In Romans 4:3, Abraham was considered righteous.  If you put your faith and trust in God you will live right.  Psalm 1 tells of a righteous man. Both Abraham and Lot started out the same; but one stood in streams of righteousness; one in the mire of wordly living.  God gave the land to Abraham- pro

      1 Tim 4:1-16 AWARE OF THE DANGERS ch4: 1-5 1.     2 Pet 2:1-3 False Teachers secretly entering 2.     Romans 13:11-14 Sleepy Christians 3.     2 Tim 3:1-5 Worldly Christians 1. COUNTERFEIT FAITH.   4:1: This is the result of the demonic and evil spiritual forces who set out to introduce a "counterfeit or imitation faith". Satan is described by name and nature: - let us see who they are; 1.     Rev 12:9                                 Deceiver 2.     Rev 9:11                                 Destroyer 3.     John 8:44                               Liar/Murderer 4.     2 Corinthians 11:12-15            Angel of Light Note his methods    2 Thess 2:3-17. ·          True faith results in Freedom in Godliness                     ·          Counterfeit Faith in Slavery in Evil 2. COUNTERFEIT LIFE.    1 Tim  4:2: This is the life of a hypocrite or actor. Compare Mark 7:1-10; Matt 23:27 "How terrible for you, teachers of the Law and Ph