What We Think We Know
My Faith Is A Private Matter
Pastor Tom Shirk
October 14, 2007
"Through [Jesus Christ our Lord] we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles, for His name's sake." - Romans 1:5
1. Saving faith is obedient faith.
2. Obedient faith is God exalting.
3. Obedient faith is observable.
4. Obedient faith is experienced in community.
5. Obedient faith is contagious.
For Your LifeGroup:
1. Can you relate to the temptation to compartmentalize your faith? Explain. Which compartment of your life is the most challenging for you to integrate with your faith?
2. Why is there such a strong move in our culture to silence faith's expressions?
3. Take a look at these verses and explain how they relate to this week's message: Colossians 3:17; 1 Corinthians 10:31.
4. Read 2 Timothy 1:8-18. What are the reasons Paul gives to Timothy to not be ashamed of standing strong in his faith?
5. According to Matthew 5:16, how can your faith be seen by others? What can you do this week to glorify our Father in heaven?
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