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The Church on a Mission

At Amazing Grace Fellowship, we began a new series that will focus on 1 John. Here's some notes:

Series>>> The Mission: Love & Light / 1 John Part 1 [“THE CHURCH ON A MISSION” Selected Scriptures]

INTRODUCTION > Historical Data … The Bible is a “HIM” Book!

> In Scripture: The FOCUS of the Lamb (Old & New Testaments)
> In History: The FACT of the Loving Savior (See Mark 10)
> In Society: The FONDNESS of a Caring Christ (See Matthew 8:1)

THE CHURCH HAS A MISSION . . . IT NEEDS RESHIFTING

*HOW? Philippians 2:5
I. A CALL BACK TO THINKING LIKE JESUS

*THE GOAL?
II. ALIGN OUR THOUGHTS TO THINKING LIKE JESUS

Notice: When Jesus’ Attitude becomes our Attitude>>> See What Happens!
Philippians 2:6-8
HUMBLE AND NON-ARROGANT v6-8

Philippians 2:9-11
HONORING AND BEING HONORED v9-11

Basic Application: 1 John 1:1-3… Explains our Mission

This next Sunday will be the ABCs of 1 John -- meeting at the Anderson's in Bristol!

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