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What do you do regularly to improve?

The gym, diet, school

Formation isn’t just intellectual. It’s about integrity.

Imposter syndrome

How do you grow in Christ?

Ephesians 2:22 “22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.”

Ephesians 4:15–16 “15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.”

Romans 8:29–30 ESV

29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.

Big Idea: Active church engagement forms all of us to be like Christ.

Being devoted to God’s truth forms strength.

Titus 2:11–14 ESV

11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.

Lies - Can you trust what you know?

Sing, Read, Remind ourselves

Communion and Baptism

It’s not just a singular intellectual exercise. Community makes it real.

Coming to church to be served.

Being faithful to Christ’s body forms care.

Covenants

Family

Associate with the lowly

Praying for one another

Koinonia

Community Groups

Showing regular care forms generosity and praise.

Generosity - What forms that in society?

2 Thessalonians 3:10–13 ESV

10 For even when we were with you, we would give you this command: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat. 11 For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies. 12 Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living. 13 As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.

Praise - Do you know what’s honorable? Are you boasting in your church community?

You don’t deserve to be here. But God… focus on what He is doing. That still, small voice. Have you ever been in a situation where people expected you to do something you weren’t planning on doing right now.

Ephesians 2:22 ESV

22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.

Generosity and praise multiplies as the Lord adds to the body.

Truth, Faithfulness and Care produces generosity and praise?

God does the work.

Learn. Church isn’t a place where we come to look good but a place where we come to be loved because we are broken.

Members: Look for God as you engage. Judson and all-state choir

Let’s be the family of hope God made us to be.

Engage what’s in front of you. Join a community group or an ABF. Listen to prayer requests and love people.