THE LINC COLLECTIVE

Scriptures:1 Thessalonians 3 NKJV
Romans 12: 9-13 NKJV 

Points:
1. PASSION (Love God passionately)
2. PROCESS (Impress the truth practically)
3. POWER (Give testimony personally)

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1. PASSION (Love God Passionately) 

“Passion isn’t the job of a the Christian. Passion is the mark of a Christian.”

What are the marks of a passionate heart?
1. A Seeker after the truth (not ask what pleases me – but rather what pleases the Lord)

2. Humility (Salvation is not a prize to be won, but a gift to be received. Passion in the heart is a gift we receive. Receive his love, receive his forgiveness, receive his grace. With a a surrendered, humble heart… repent – surrender – repent – in light of what he has done for us.)

Question: Is you life marked by PASSION? 

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2. PROCESS (impress the truth practically) 

Establish + Exhort – Repeat.
The gospel is declaration – but also DEMONSTRATION. word/deed/signs.

Four ways to EXHORT PEOPLE (Paraklesis – come alongside):
1. Acceptance
2. Pay attention
3. Show affection
4. Speak appreciation

Question: How can you impress the truth practically in your family life?

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3. POWER (give testimony personally) 

1 Thessalonians 3:11 – “Now may God the Father himself…” – the Heart needs a revelation of the Father.

Four ways he reveals himself – throughout scripture:
1. He loves you
2. He is with you
3. Don’t be afraid
4. Just come home 

Question: What would it look like to steward testimony and revelation in our homes?