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  From the introductory comments to the PTM survey of The Book of Romans,  by Greg Albrecht, President of Plain Truth Ministries … It’s been said that all of the reforms and transformations that have taken place in the church over the past 2,000 years have in some way been connected with the book of Romans. 

MINISTRY CORE MEETING … 24October2024   PURPOSE OF MEETING … To develop A VISION STATEMENT and A MISSION STATEMENT GUIDING QUESTIONS … Who are we? What are we? Why are we? How are we to do what we need to do?     From Post sent to the GCJ Ministry Core WhatsApp group … 07:41

      WHAT ABOUT THOSE APPARENT PROBLEM PASSAGES IN THE BIBLE? There are genuine believers “in Christ” who sincerely believe and teach that you can lose your salvation and security.  It is important that you remember that it is possible to be a genuine believer while not accepting security teaching.  You should not make

      Practical Applications of Eternal Security Eternal security has significant implications for daily life, shaping a believer’s:  Assurance and Confidence: Knowing they are eternally secure, believers can face life’s challenges with confidence and hope. (1 John 5:13)  Freedom from Fear: No fear of losing salvation frees believers to focus on loving God and

PURPOSE OF MEETING … To develop A VISION STATEMENT and A MISSION STATEMENT GUIDING QUESTIONS … Who are we? What are we? Why are we? How are we to do what we need to do?     Here are definitions and examples of vision, mission, and core values specifically relating to a church body: Vision: 

Eternal Aspects of Salvation “In Christ”   Ephesians 3:10‐11   10 to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places,   11   according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, What is an eternal purpose?

  James 2:1-17. NKJV 2 My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality.     2 For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in [a]fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in [b]filthy clothes, 3 and you [c]pay attention to the one wearing the fine

  Ephesians 6:10-20  NKJV.  10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.  11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the [a] wiles of the devil.  12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers,

OPENING COMMENTS The theme for today is wisdom and understanding come from the Lord. Our focus today will be on Ephesians 5:15-20, where Paul admonishes the church to be wise in understanding how they should conduct their lives in this world.   OPENING SONG   FIRST MESSAGE The Comfort and Connection of Bread Michelle Fleming