1. THE PHBF STORY : Who We Are & Who We Are & What We’re About What We’re About THE PHBF STORY : Who We Are & Who We Are & What We’re About What We’re About

2. Who We Are & What We’re About CHURCH And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. 11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray. 12 And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Matthew 24:10-13

3. Who We Are & What We’re About CHURCH If you followed the Lord for a thousand years, you would still need the ministry of the body of Christ as much as you did the day you first believed. This need will remain until our sanct- ification is complete. ~ Paul Tripp, Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands

4. Who We Are & What We’re About CHURCH It is both foolish and wicked to suppose that we will make much progress in sanctification if we isolate ourselves from the visible church. Indeed, it is commonplace to hear people declare that they don’t need to unite with a church to be a Christian. They claim that their devotion is personal and private, not institu- tional or corporate. This is not the testimony of the great saints of history; it is the confession of fools. ~ R. C. Sproul, The Soul’s Quest for God

5. The Purpose v 24 Consider one another Stir each other up to love and good deeds Who We Are & What We’re About CHURCH

6. The Strategy v 25 Do not neglect to get together Encourage one another Who We Are & What We’re About CHURCH

7. The Foundation v 23 Holding fast to your own hope God’s faithfulness to His promises Who We Are & What We’re About CHURCH