Release Date: May 3, 2023
Questions
Why do we always view eternal life in the positive? Don’t we all have eternal life but just some people would be separated from God? Or in biblical text would that just be eternal death? (2:40)
If one believes that they are part of the people of light but does not prioritize being with others, are they not actually part of the people of light. (3:30)
From the sermon today, what does corporate confession look like in a weekly Sunday service? Is it agreeing in prayer as the worship team prays and includes confessing sins we all deal with as they do each week? What should we corporately confess of? (6:30)
If we do confess our sins to God privately but not publicly are we not part of the people of light? (11:30)
Josh’s thoughts/questions for the guest
How many siblings do you have and where are you in the birth order? (13:40)
There was a lot in this sermon about the corporateness of our faith. “Not just Jesus and me — it’s Jesus and we.” In what ways do you find it challenging for your faith to be a “we” relationship versus a “me” relationship? (14:30)
I used the NFL as an example where we’re shocked by darkness. What are some other examples you can think of where over in this area we approve of darkness and then — over here — are shocked by it? (16:50)
How has God’s faithfulness — regarding his promise to be faithful and just to forgive us of our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness — be an encouragement to you? (20:30)
More Questions
First off, Thank You. I have always enjoyed your sermons. You are a very good pastor. The sermon today said those watching online and not attending are being lazy or complacent to fellowship. I agree that fellowship is an important aspect of Christianity. Maybe if the church would stop broadcasting service’s online more people would come to church. Through this technology you are enabling this complacency. I guess the online services are for only those that can not for some reason physically make it into the church. I get that you were trying to give people a kick in the pants to get back to going church, but your approach seemed belittling. (22:10)
It seems that the passages we have been covering in 1 John give guidance on how Christ-followers should treat one another as the way to also express our love and devotion to God. But can we use the same passages for guidance on how to treat non-believers? Or should we use 1 John to focus our attention only on our fellow Christians and refer to other books in the Bible to give guidance on how to treat non-believers in our lives? (28:30)