1. DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH
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DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH
SUNDAY SERVICE Year of Expensive Devotion
17 JUNE, 2018

2. HYMN
AT CALVARY (GHS 136)

3. AT CALVARY (GHS 136) 1. Years I spent in vanity and pride,
Caring not my Lord was crucified,
Knowing not it was for me He died
On Calvary.
Mercy there was great and grace was free,
Pardon there was multiplied to me;
There my burden’d soul found liberty,
At Calvary.

4. AT CALVARY (GHS 136) 2. By God’s word at last my sin I learned,
Then I trembled at the law I’d spurned,
Till my guilty soul, imploring turned
To Calvary.
Mercy there was great and grace was free,
Pardon there was multiplied to me;
There my burden’d soul found liberty,
At Calvary.

5. AT CALVARY (GHS 136) 3. Now I’ve given to Jesus everything,
Now I gladly own Him as my King,
Now my raptured soul can only sing
Of Calvary.
Mercy there was great and grace was free,
Pardon there was multiplied to me;
There my burden’d soul found liberty,
At Calvary.

6. AT CALVARY (GHS 136) 4. Oh! The love the drew salvation’s plan,
Oh! The grace that brought it down to man,
Oh! The mighty gulf that God did span
At Calvary.
Mercy there was great and grace was free,
Pardon there was multiplied to me;
There my burden’d soul found liberty,
At Calvary.
END OF HYMN

7. JUSTIFICATION AND RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH
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LESSON 697:
JUSTIFICATION AND RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH

8. RECAP OF OUR LAST STUDY
From our last study, entitled “The universal gospel ”, we learnt that:
Paul focused on a pure and complete gospel of the crucified, risen and coming King, emphasising salvation by faith in Jesus our Sacrifice, Substitute, Saviour and Lord.
Gospel simplicity is seen in Old Testament examples. The ram killed instead of Isaac, the serpent on the pole and the faith of Rahab the harlot all pointed to salvation by faith in Christ our Substitute and Redeemer.
The body of Christ must not support self appointed preachers.
The decisions of gospel ministers should be ruled by God’s word and Spirit.
We should relate our ministry to our superiors. There should be no jealousy in ministry but full acceptance and brotherly fellowship.
In preaching the gospel, we should remember the poor.

9. TODAY’S STUDY: LESSON 697: JUSTIFICATION AND RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH
MEMORY VERSE:“Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.” (Galatians 2:16).
TEXT: Galatians 2:11-21.
The study of today is divided into five parts:
Convention versus conviction.
The power of influence.
Correction without contention.
Reaffirmation of essential truth.
Result of extraordinary transformation.

10. SUMMARY Convention versus conviction (Galatians 2:11,12):
The battle for truth demands strong conviction, courage, zeal, forthrightness. Believers should resist propagators of false doctrine who pervert the gospel of Christ.
The power of influence (Galatians 2:13; Rom14:13; 1 Corinthians 8:9-13)
Simon Peter’s act of hypocrisy spread to others by his influence. Each of us is answerable to God for what we do with people within our circle of influence. We must beware.
Correction without contention (Galatians 2:14-21; Psalms 141:5)
Paul’s verbal rebuke was unsparing, sharp, direct and public. Peter accepted the deserved rebuke with grace and Christ-like humility without contention.
Reaffirmation of essential truth (Galatians 2:16; Acts 13:38-39)
Justification grants pardon to the guilty sinner when he repents and believes in Jesus.
Result of extraordinary transformation (Galatians 2:17-21, 2 Corinthians 5:17)
God’s free grace results in the experience of righteousness. There is a transformation of life in all who repent of sin and believe in Christ.

11. DISCUSSION

12. QUESTION 1
What is the right way to resolve the conflict that often arises between human tradition and the truth in the scripture?
Galatians 2:11
1 King 22:14
Jude 3
Proverbs 24:21

13. QUESTION 2
Explain how traditions and societal expectations can supplant biblical truth.
Acts 21:18,21-26

14. QUESTION 3
What lessons do we learn from the encounter between Peter and Paul in Antioch?
Galatians 2:13,14
Proverbs 27:5
1 Peter 2:20
2 Peter 3:15

15. QUESTION 4
From our passage today, explain the issues you understand on church correction or rebuke.
Leviticus 19:17
1 Corinthians 5:5
Psalms 141:5
Galatians 6:1

16. QUESTION 5
In your own words, explain the case for and the effect of justification by faith.
Galatians 2:16
Romans 4:3,5
2 Corinthians 5:17
Ephesians 2:10

17. CONCLUSION
The battle for truth demands strong conviction, courage, zeal, forthrightness. Believers should resist propagators of false doctrine.
Each of us is answerable to God for what we do with people within our circle of influence. We must beware.
Giving and receiving of correction is an essential feature of the church family. The goal is always the restoration and recovery of the erring believer.
When corrected, we should accept the deserved rebuke with grace and Christ-like humility without carnal resentment and contention.
Justification grants pardon to the guilty sinner when he repents and believes in Jesus. By Jesus all that believe are justified from all things.
God’s free grace results in righteousness and transformation of life.

18. HYMN
COUNT ME (GHS 052)

19. COUNT ME [GHS 52]
When you count the ones who love the Lord, Count me, count me; When you count up those who trust His Word, Count me, count me.
Count me with the children of the heavenly King;
Count me with the servants who would service bring;
Count me with the ransomed who His praises sing;
Count me, … count me …

20. COUNT ME [GHS 52]
When you count up those who’re saved by grace, Count me, count me; Who have found in Christ a hiding place, Count me, count me.
Count me with the children of the heavenly King;
Count me with the servants who would service bring;
Count me with the ransomed who His praises sing;
Count me, … count me …

21. COUNT ME [GHS 52]
When you count up those who do the right, Count me, count me; Who are walking in the Gospel light, Count me, count me.
Count me with the children of the heavenly King;
Count me with the servants who would service bring;
Count me with the ransomed who His praises sing;
Count me, … count me …

22. COUNT ME [GHS 52]
When you count up those who forward press, Count me, count me; Who shall gain the crown of righteousness, Count me, count me.
Count me with the children of the heavenly King;
Count me with the servants who would service bring;
Count me with the ransomed who His praises sing;
Count me, … count me …
END OF HYMN

23. Special Welcome to our first time worshippers!!!

24. DEEPER LIFE: A CHURCH ON THE MOVE…
We are a family, God’s family. We come together to connect with God and with one another. We have a common Father: God; a common Saviour: Jesus; a common Comforter: The Holy Spirit, and a common destination: Heaven.

25. DEEPER LIFE: A CHURCH ON THE MOVE…
We want you to be part of us – a growing and glowing family. Join us and you will soon discover what makes our identity unique. Come and feast with us around God’s pure Word: we read it, study it, believe it and apply it. For your time and eternal profit, this is a place to be!

26. “Come thou with us and we will do thee good: for the Lord hath spoken good concerning [us]” – Numbers 10:29

27. OUR PROGRAMMES

28. Worship Service: Sunday @ 09:30-12:30
MEETINGS / SERVICES
Worship Service: 09:30-12:30
Bible Study: 19:00-20:30
Revival Service: 19:30-21:00
Night Vigil: Last Friday 19:30-23:30
Counselling: On request

29. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

30. BIBLE READING
MATTHEW 25

31. WORSHIP

32. “THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS”
TODAY’S SERMON
“THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS”

33. TIME TO PRAY!