Big Question: What is necessary for Gentiles to participate in Israelite salvation? (Acts 15:1-35)
1. The Big Dispute over the Salvation of Gentiles (1–6)
2. The Judgment of Peter and James (7–21)
3. The Joyous Result for Gentiles (22–35)
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Big Question: What is necessary for Gentiles to participate in Israelite salvation? (Acts 15:1-35)
1. The Big Dispute over the Salvation of Gentiles (1–6)
2. The Judgment of Peter and James (7–21)
3. The Joyous Result for Gentiles (22–35)
Big Idea: Hold firm to the Pauline gospel as the independent revelation of the Son.
1. Paul’s gospel was received directly from Jesus. (1:11–17)
2. Paul’s gospel independently matches Jerusalem’s. (1:18–2:10)
Big Idea: Hold fast to the one true gospel to please God, not people.
1. Watch out! Don’t desert the one gospel! (6–9)
2. Please God, not people with the one gospel. (10)
Big Idea: Receive the apostolic offer of God’s grace and peace through the Christ, and honor Him forever.
1. Apostolic Address to the Galatian Assemblies (1–2)
2. God’s Grace and Peace Offered through Christ (3–4)
3. Honor to God Forever in Response (5
Galatian Chruches
Galatian Problem
Galatian Remedy
Galatian Lessons
Big Idea: Jesus the Shepherd-King has arrived to save Isreal. Praise and glorify God.
Caesar’s word
Heaven’s word
Shepherds’ word
Parents’ word
Big Idea: Embrace your identity in Christ as the people of the New Covenant
Eph 2:11-3:6
Rom 9-11
Big Idea: Live in the New Covenant ministry.
1. Jesus’ high priestly ministry (Heb 7:11–10:18)
2. Jesus’ servants’ ministry (2 Cor 2:14–4:6)
The New Covenant — Kingdom Heart (Jer 31:31-34)
a. The Promise of the New Covenant
b. The Cutting of the New Covenant
Big Idea: Cod establishes His kingdom through covenants, so live with proper covenant loyalty.
1. The New Covenant — Kingdom Heart (Jer 31:31-34)
a. The Need for a New Covenant
b. The Promise of the New Covenant
Big Idea: God establishes His kingdom through covenants, so live with proper covenant loyalty.
1. The Davidic Covenant—Kingdom House (2 Sam 7)
Passage: Philemon
Big Idea: Embrace the radical partnership that can only be found in Christ
Outline:
• A history
• A greeting
• A prayer
• An appeal
• An imperative
• A salutation
• A partnership
Malachi 1:1-5
Big Idea: Praise God for His lovingkindness.
1. Why Malachi?
2. God’s past lovingkindness
3. God’s patience with Israel
4. God’s keeps His promises leading to praise for His name
Big Idea: God establishes His kingdom through covenants, so live with proper covenant loyalty.
1. The Abrahamic Covenant—Kingdom Land & Seed (Gen 15 & 17)
2. The Israelite Covenant—Kingdom Administration (Exodus–Deuteronomy)