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OneLife Church
Christian Worldview: Part 7 - I Am
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Mankind is the highest authority.
Human reason is ultimate, human desires determine authority.
Truth comes from within, not above.
I decide.
I am.
Mankind is the highest authority.
Human reason is ultimate, human desires determine authority.
Truth comes from within, not above.
I decide.
I am.
The Lie of Humanism: You are your own Lord.
Lord:
Owner, master, ruler
Possessing supreme authority
Whoever gets the final say
Lord:
Owner, master, ruler
Possessing supreme authority
Whoever gets the final say
The bottom line truth:
When I put myself on the throne, I lose the life only God can give.
When I put myself on the throne, I lose the life only God can give.
1. Humanism questions God’s authority.
2. Humanism makes self the standard.
3. Humanism promises freedom but produces bondage.
The Christian Worldview Alternative:
The Creator knows best for His creation.
The Creator knows best for His creation.
1. Submit my life to His authority.
2. Replace self-centered living with Christ-centered living.
3. Let Scripture shape my identity.
4. Worship the Creator not creation.
START TALKING:
When have you ignored the manufacturers instructions because you didn't think you needed them or didn't think you could trust them? What was the result?
When have you created or made something and tried to give instructions for how it was to be handled or operated, only to find your instructions weren't followed? How did that feel? What were the results?
When have you ignored the manufacturers instructions because you didn't think you needed them or didn't think you could trust them? What was the result?
When have you created or made something and tried to give instructions for how it was to be handled or operated, only to find your instructions weren't followed? How did that feel? What were the results?
START THINKING:
Read Genesis 2:15-17 and 3:1-3. Up to this point, where do you see obedience, trust, and Eve allowing God to be the Lord?
What was the first temptation we see in this story? It wasn't blatant disobedience just yet. What was it? (hint: see verse 1)
Read Genesis 3:6-7. What are some of the various effects of sin we see in these two verses? What did they do because of their shame that we will do when we feel shame, too?
Read Genesis 2:15-17 and 3:1-3. Up to this point, where do you see obedience, trust, and Eve allowing God to be the Lord?
What was the first temptation we see in this story? It wasn't blatant disobedience just yet. What was it? (hint: see verse 1)
Read Genesis 3:6-7. What are some of the various effects of sin we see in these two verses? What did they do because of their shame that we will do when we feel shame, too?
START SHARING:
When you began following Jesus, or even now, what are some ways or areas in which you questioned God's authority? You may not have consciously thought about it that way, but maybe it was more like, "Do I really have to do/think/believe this?"
How does the culture we live in teach us to believe the lie that self determines the standard? Again, those won't be the over words used, but from religion to society and everything in between, we are taught to follow our hearts, do what makes us happy, and "don't judge" as long as no one is being hurt. In what ways does this make self the standard instead of God? How have you seen this lived out?
How have you experienced the truth that humanism and other secular worldviews promise freedom but in reality only lead to more bondage? Read John 8:36. What - or rather who - is the only true source of freedom? How have you experienced this in your spiritual journey?
When you began following Jesus, or even now, what are some ways or areas in which you questioned God's authority? You may not have consciously thought about it that way, but maybe it was more like, "Do I really have to do/think/believe this?"
How does the culture we live in teach us to believe the lie that self determines the standard? Again, those won't be the over words used, but from religion to society and everything in between, we are taught to follow our hearts, do what makes us happy, and "don't judge" as long as no one is being hurt. In what ways does this make self the standard instead of God? How have you seen this lived out?
How have you experienced the truth that humanism and other secular worldviews promise freedom but in reality only lead to more bondage? Read John 8:36. What - or rather who - is the only true source of freedom? How have you experienced this in your spiritual journey?
START DOING:
There were four practical steps given to reject humanism and let the Creator - not the creation - be our standard. Discuss how you can practically apply each of these this week. What will you actually do?
Submit my life to His authority.
Replace self-centered living with God-centered living.
Let Scripture shape my identity.
Worship the Creator not creation.
There were four practical steps given to reject humanism and let the Creator - not the creation - be our standard. Discuss how you can practically apply each of these this week. What will you actually do?
Submit my life to His authority.
Replace self-centered living with God-centered living.
Let Scripture shape my identity.
Worship the Creator not creation.
START PRAYING:
Pray for each person in the micro church to apply these truths this week. Pray for every decision we come across and every temptation that comes our way will be submitted to what God says is best. Pray that our "one" will be impacted by the way they see us live submitted to the Creator in such a way that they will want to know more about not only our Savior, but our Lord.
Pray for each person in the micro church to apply these truths this week. Pray for every decision we come across and every temptation that comes our way will be submitted to what God says is best. Pray that our "one" will be impacted by the way they see us live submitted to the Creator in such a way that they will want to know more about not only our Savior, but our Lord.
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http://www.onelifeknox.com/connect1. Follow Jesus! If you have followed Jesus...
2. Get baptized! If you are following Jesus, then that's all you need to be "ready" to take this step.
3. Volunteer! Don't simply be a consumer, but be part of making a difference in the lives of those who come to OneLife to experience Jesus. There are weekday and Sunday opportunities. Get info about what opportunities there are for you!
4. Join a micro church! You can't have true community sitting in rows with a large crowd. That's not the church - it's an event! Micro churches are small "churches" of 10-12 adults that meet in homes throughout the week to learn together, pray together, serve the community together, and care for each other together.
Get more information about any of the above, send us your prayer requests so we can pray with you, or ask any question we can help you with by filling out the online connection card!