Seiss, jesus of the apocalypse by barbara thiering. I read through the scripturesjust the text, no devotionals. We love creating practical, discipleship resources to help you know and love god more. Christ tells john to write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later. You shall love the lord your god with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind matt. This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, i. Chandler is also the president of the acts29 network, and one of the many pastors who signed that letter to mark driscoll. Jesus is presented in revelation as the christ who died for us, loves us, covers our sin, provides our robes made white by washing them in red blood. He describes his tenure at the village as a replanting effort to change the theological and philosophical culture of the congregation. May 26, 2015 as you likely know, matt chandler is the pastor of the village church, a southern baptist and neoreformed mega church in the dallas area boasting a weekly attendance of 11,000. We exist to love god, love people, and make disciples of jesus christ. Heaven, no tears, no pain, no cancer, no understanding how the cruses could lose their son at 9 years old, none of that. The blessing here pronounced is the first of seven beatitudes in the book 1.
A simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. This session discipleship program takes people to the root of sin and suffering in order to embrace the freedom found only in christs redemption. In matt chandlers new series on philippians, he communicates this brilliantly. This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. An apology from matt chandlerelders of the village church.
Jesus came and said to them, all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Conclusion all in all, this is one of the best commentaries on revelation packaged together with the great features logos has to offer. The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. Feb 12, 2015 james is clear that salvation doesnt come through good works but that true faith produces good works. Matt chandler serves as the lead pastor of teaching at the village church in flower mound, texas. Chronological bible study for all ages, centered on christ. The features i listed are just the ones once you are reading the commentary. The book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. Well always fall short, but thats okay because righteousness and perfection have been. The angel gives a man named john the book of revelation. In to live is christ matt chandler, pastor of the village church in dallas, texas, helps paint a beautiful. The bible is the story of redemption, the gospel message of jesus christ. Our covenant membership class is the place to go to hear about what we believe god is up to in the world, what he is doing at the village church, and it also provides us an opportunity to get to know you and your story. I wrestled quite a bit and landed on the book of philippians.
It seems to anticipate that many would neglect this book or ignore its prophetic revelation. It is one story of gods plan to rescue his people from sin and death. The explicit gospel transforms individuals, churches, and nations as the mission of god is carried forward. The same thing can be said for the book of revelation. Covenant membership class were excited to have you consider the village church as the place you want to belong. Give them the gospel and theyve overcome the world. Matt chandler s bible study 101,tim newcombe study from the bible and be encouraged to grow your faith. Join matt chandler, pastor of the village church, as he preaches through the book of acts from the beginning of the church where jesus prepares his disciples for the mission to come by reaffirming the promises made about himself and by his ascension and predicted return, through the great commission and the role that each of us plays in discipleship and the growth of the church.
Matthew 24 and revelation 619 compared by larry cockerham. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. As we compare scripture with scripture we find that the general chronology of revelation is not necessarily confined to this book alone. It was a time in which many christians were imprisoned, beaten, banished to desolate islands, burned at the. The church has witnessed a tremendous response, growing from 160 people to more than 10,000. Every morning i get up and follow a guide, he says. Matt chandler as swell of a guy as he is has some deep theological problems. Matt chandler and josh patterson as representatives of the top leadership of the village church who are morally, ethically, and presumably legally responsible for actions taken by the elders, staff, corporation, covenant membership, and congregation took a series of important steps toward resolution of this. Matthew 24 and revelation 619 compared prophecy forum. The teachings in the book of revelation are connected in a special way to the messages in daniel. Therefore, this book contains information god intends to disclose or reveal to humans, rather than conceal from us.
The book of revelation, written more than 1,900 years ago in a foreign land, with symbolic language that depends on knowledge of the prophetic literature that went before, can seem mysterious and concealed. John records the prophetic vision, in written text, and is instructed to send the document to the seven churches of asia. The book of revelation is the only book of scripture containing such a direct promise of blessing. The best way we can accomplish this is to look carefully at the book he has written, the bible, which communicates who he is and his plan for mankind. In the first chapter, the risen and exalted christ is speaking to john. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all that i have commanded you. Small group bible studies offer a secure, informal, and nonthreatening place where people can study gods word and build authentic relationships. Give someone 12 steps and they may overcome addiction. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book, revelation 1. James is clear that salvation doesnt come through good works but that true faith produces good works. It has long been recognized that the prophetic forecast jesus gave in matthew 24 is similar in comparison with revelation chapters 619. The revelation of jesus christ is communicated by an angel to a man named john when he was on the island of patmos. Pastor matt chandler tells his church, were going to unapologetically believe the bible.
The things john had already seen are recorded in chapter 1. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it, revelation 1. Promises from the book of revelation over the centuries the church of our dear lord has experienced various forms of adversity, but during its early existence there was a period of persecution that was exceptionally severe. Steps begin by laying a foundation of all the gospel accomplishes for those who believe gospel truths and then bid people to live out the call to follow christ gospel pursuits. Matt chandler has gifted the church with a powerful tool to combat the assumed gospel. Based on a successful program at the village church and featuring teaching videos from pastor matt chandler, this session discipleship tool is essential for christian counselors, support groups, and recovery ministries.
By embracing that mission as a church, we can join the lord in his ultimate work of telling the greater story. Consider these steps for reaching the lost in your community. Revelation chapter 1 verse by verse bible commentary. Lesson 3 page 22 of standard edition jesus and the book. Enter or paste email addresses from others in your church or organization spouse, group members, pastors, etc. This is one reason why we often study both books together. Gospelcentered recovery leader guide includes everything a leader needs to lead a group through the steps recovery and discipleship process. It is, of course, the cryptic symbolism of revelation that makes it challenging to understand. How to start a small group bible study in 9 easy steps. If youve benefited from our resources, would you consider giving back to help us continue helping men, women and children as they find their place in gods story. Dick lucas revelation 23 the treason of lost love christs letter to the church at ephesus r. He is a glorious savior, and we need him to be both harshly just with sinners, and we need him to be tenderly merciful toward those who repent. As you likely know, matt chandler is the pastor of the village church, a southern baptist and neoreformed mega church in the dallas area boasting a weekly attendance of 11,000. President, acts 29 church planting network i found women of the word to be so practical in the way it demystifies serious bible study.
Steps is a gospelcentered recovery resource that takes people to the root of sin and suffering and leads them to embrace the freedom found only in christs redemption. To live is christ by matt chandler taken from his book to. As part of scripture, the book of revelation was given by inspiration of god 2 timothy 3. Revelations cast of characters united church of god. When the book refers to other sections of the book you can get there quickly as they link the referent text back to the source. And, chandler was one who reluctantly and a day late and dollar short finally gave driscoll the boot. We grow in our knowledge of god through the bible and learning how he is reconciling the world to himself in the person and work of jesus christ.
Too many peoplemen and womenopt for just reading a few verses and hoping for some inspiration, rather than discovering the meaning of the text in the sweep of gods redemptive plan. There are a number of ways we can study the bible, but one of the most effective and simple approaches to reading and understanding gods word involves three simple steps. Jan 02, 2020 a simple outline for the book of revelation is found in revelation 1. These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. Matt smethurst interviews matt chandler about his new book, recovering redemption and the gospel that conquers secret sins. Aug 19, 2014 when the book refers to other sections of the book you can get there quickly as they link the referent text back to the source. I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil. Matt chandler, lead pastor, the village church, dallas, texas. Gospelcentered recovery the village church, matt chandler, michael snetzer on. Statement to the village church from matt chandler and the elders. This week, we will look at jesus in the book of revelation. Jan 19, 2016 a clip from matt chandler s sermon entitled the life worth living for christ is a life worth losing at cross conference 20.
To clarify, we are not attempting to legitimize the 12 steps as presented in traditional, nongospel recovery contexts. And there is a biblical process by which we expose and confront evil matthew 18. Jun 10, 2015 statement to the village church from matt chandler and the elders. Apr 28, 2015 the book of revelation is similar to other literature of the time thats called apocalyptic, which typically includes visions, global clashes, endoftheworld warnings, and many, many symbols. Revelations cast of characters the book of revelation, written more than 1,900 years ago in a foreign land, with symbolic language that depends on knowledge of the prophetic literature that went before, can seem mysterious and concealed.
The explicit gospel is a serious threat to the moralistic, therapeutic deism that cripples the lives of so many. How a thriving church and its pastor learned to suffer well. Its important for us to know about the events that will. We exist to worship god, love one another and make disciples of jesus christ.
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