“From Demolition to Restoration” 4/02/06
Different GROUPS in High School/ IN THE WORLD
POINT 1- What God has Declared- SEPARATION
A. They are said to be without a MESSIAH
B. They are aliens and have no CITIZENSHIP.
C. They are labeled as being strangers from God’s PROMISES.
D. It is so bad that they actually have NO HOPE.
E. Finally, they are considered to be without GOD (ATHEISTS)
“It's your sins that have separated you off from God. Because of your sins, he has turned away and will not listen anymore.” Isaiah 59:2
“Many people claim they know God, but they deny Him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good” Titus 1:16
POINT 2- What God has Done- PEACE
A. We have been brought near by Jesus’ BLOOD.
B. The Law (enmity) has been DESTROYED.
C. We have peace (shalom) and now have ACCESS.
PEACE 3 X
“Therefore, since we have been made right in God's sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.” Romans 5:1
POINT 3- What God is Doing- BUILDING
A. We have been united in God’s KINGDOM.
B. We have been united in God’s household or FAMILY.
C. We have been united in God’s building or TEMPLE.
EXTREME MAKE OVER- HOME EDITION
The challenge we have is maintain our unity. God has bought this unity with His blood. If offended you need to go to your brother or sister FIRST before telling anyone else as Jesus prescribed in Matthew 18:15-17. May God draw you near to Him today and give you His peace.