Genesis four is about the way of Cain – the corruption and slide of the human heart away from God into notorious sin. The story reveals something of the essential nature of all mankind by presenting an unforgettable picture of elementary, primal power. It is a story of depravity and grace. Please read Genesis 4:
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One of the key truths re-established during the Protestant reformation was the doctrine of “Grace Alone”. Grace alone is God’s free gift that grants salvation, not papal authority or the keeping of the seven sacraments of the church. The reformers challenged these church practices and theological heresies by teaching that grace – God’s unmerited
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1. Introduction. Last week (study one) we looked at the first 3 beatitudes. a. “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs”. Matthew 5:3. b. “God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4. c. “God blesses those who are humble
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1. So far in this series we have looked at the test of ‘knowing’ (looking at what we know and believe, and what beliefs mark us out as true followers of Jesus) and the test of ‘being’ (looking at our identity, who we are, so we can see what marks out a true follower of
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1. Introduction We will look at how sin came into the world and how its flow-on consequences affect us and the world around us. Our language is constantly changing and the meaning of words are changing along with it: eg ‘wicked’ use to mean something evil but now is used by the younger generation especially
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1. The Pre Fall. Read Genesis 1:26-2:25. As you read try to imagine how life was for Adam and Eve before sin came and affected everything. Keep in mind Genesis 1:31, 2:8-10. What were the surroundings they lived in? What was their relationship with each other like? Genesis 2:23-25. What was their relationship with God
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