Gen 18:1-15 - Three Visitors

This week at FHCC we examined the blessing that comes from serving the LORD. Now, some people would like to criticize Abraham and accuse him of trying to "win" the favor of the Lord, or appease Him through "works" or human efforts. This is just plain nonsense.

Abraham is already blessed (chapter 12-17, specifically 17). Over and over again the LORD has demonstrated His favor towards Abraham. Abraham is not trying to "win" the favor of the LORD, instead in chapter 18 is simply living in response to the favor of the LORD.

Q: Are YOU trying to "win" the favor of the Lord, or are you living in response to the favor LORD has already shown you?

October 11 Worship Set

This Sunday at FHCC, we worship to the following songs:

1 - "These Hands" by Jeff Deyo, Album: Light

2 - "Stronger" by Hillsong Australia, Album: This is Our God

3 - "Healer" by Hillsong Australia, Album: This is Our God

4 - "I Will Not Forget You" by Waterdeep, Album: Enter the Worship Circle

Affects of Sin

Examining the events found in Genesis chapter 3, it is obvious that sin is far more reaching and corrupting than we could have ever feared:

Affects of Sin:

1 - Illumination (Gen 3:7) – awareness of the sinful state and felt shame

2 - Alienation (Gen 3:7-8, Rom 5:10) – separation from each other and God; displacement, enslavement

3 - Disfiguration (Gen 3:6) (also Natural Evil (Romans 8:20-21)) – they became corrupted, tainted, and led by sensuality (Romans 7:8-11)

4 - Condemnation/Guilt (Gen 3:8, John 8:34) – after their disobedience, God came to them and judged them.

5 - Retribution (Gen 3:15-24, Rom 6:23) – penalty (both instant and physical, as well as delayed and spiritual) (Matt. 25:46, Rev. 20:15)

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Why Sin Matters

Millard Erikson: Our Doctrine of Salvation will be strongly influenced by our understanding of Sin. Our problem of Society will be governed by our view of Sin. Our view of the natural world (Creation) will be governed by our view of Sin.

Everything flows out of the doctrines of Sin and Salvation.

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Need for Doctrine on Sin

Sin? No problem, God will forgive it. No incarnation needed.

Sin? No problem, God is love and accepts you as you are. No Mediator needed.

Sin? No problem, just repent of it and follow Jesus' teaching. No atonement needed.

Sin? No problem, just stop doing bad things and start doing what God wants. No regeneration needed.

Sin? No problem, just start over again and keep trying. No justification needed.

Sin? No problem, stop beating yourself up. No eternal consequences. No wrath no come. No hell to avoid. No Saviour needed.

Don't neglect the biblical doctrine of sin or you will go astray on the biblical doctrine of the Saviour and his work.

Worship Set: Sunday, Oct 4th

These Hands by Jeff Deyo, Album: Light

Consuming Fire by Hillsong United w/ Matt Redman, Album: More than Life

Mighty to Save by Hillsong Australia, Album: Mighty to Save

I will Not Forget You by Waterdeep, Album: Enter the Worship Circle, Vol. I