Well, fall is officially here. It's not because the foliage is turning brilliant shades of red and yellow, nor is it due to that familiar crisp turn in the morning air. I can tell fall is here because I am insanely busy! RCF starts up again on Tuesday night and I have to say that I am quite excited for this year's group and what will occur at the UO because of it, and my plan for this year's teaching seems quite apropos. All of this year's RCF teaching will echo this refrain: "Why are you a Christian?" and "How would the people around you know you're a Christian?"
We'll be starting the year off reviewing 4 fundamental truths about Christianity
1. The Inspiration, and Authority of Scripture.
With this subject we'll look at some passages out of 2nd. Timothy, and Peter's letters to examine if our
is truly biblical in it's nature, or if we negotiate with the Word...embracing what makes us feel good, and
denying those things that challenge our complacency.
2. God's Plan, and means of Salvation
If we truly believe that we receive our faith through the grace of Jesus Christ, how does that effect our
attitudes towards the world, and our own merit?
3.The Church, and God's plan for worship
I have this hunch...that God ordained the church to grant believers a designated space in time where they
relate to God rightly through his word and sacraments. That being so, believers sealed in the Holy Spirit
ought to have an increasing affection and desire for organized worship with the saints. I also suspect that
the Church's role in the the world is analogous to the Holy Spirit's role in the lives of individual believers.
4. How to live with Christian Integrity
All believers should be engaged in the redemptive pursuit of all those around them. Because God is our
Creator, his word applies universally to all people, at all times, and in all places. That being the case we
should not be ashamed, or afraid to call people to apply God's truth to their lives in whatever way we
can.
After those four teachings RCF will be studying the book of Jonah to see how God's grace extends past the boundaries we expect him to establish.
So, that's the plan. Please pray for me as I study and preach the word on the campus of the University of Oregon. That I would be faithfully repentant of my error, and leading RCF in a like manner. Also please be praying for Becky and I as we tackle a whole lot of stuff at once. Becky is doing a medical transcription program online while working from home. I wont go into everything, but just say that we're busy! Please pray for our marriage and communication as we endeavor to be faithful in the areas that God has called us to serve.
~Matt, Becky, and Scout
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