Fusion: week of 5/19

FAMILY THEME: WHAT MAKES CHRISTIANITY UNIQUE?

1 Corinthians 15:1-19 ; Mark 1:14-20 ; John 21:25 ; 

Matthew 8:27 ; Romans 3:21-26

History declares Jesus lived, died and rose again, but we also

see the evidence in our own lives and in the lives of others.

1.  Christianity is Historically Testable

     (1 Corinthians 15:1-19)

     Historical evidence proves what Christianity declares;

     Jesus lived, died, and rose again on this earth.

 
2.  Christianity is News, Not Advice or Philosophy

     (Mark 1:14-20)

     Christianity has good news for all who will hear and

     receive it.

     

3.  Christianity is Based on the Life, Teachings, Death,

     and Resurrection of Jesus

     (John 21:25 ; Matthew 8:27)

     While other religions acknowledge Jesus was a man

     Who lived on earth, Christianity is the only one that

     requires a relationship with Him.

4.  The Christian Faith is Based Upon Grace, Not Works

     (Romans 3:21-26)

     Christianity is the only religion the offers grace and

     salvation, even though we don't deserve either.

Fusion: week of 5/12

FAMILY THEME: WHY IS EVERY LIFE VALUABLE?

Genesis 1:26-27  ;  2:7  ;  9:5-6  ;  Jeremiah 1:5  ;  

Psalm 139:13-16

People are important to God. God thought so much of man that He

made him in His own image. The worth of man cannot be measured

for he is made in the image of the immeasurable God. God's estima-

tion of mankind gives us our true value.

1.  Every Human Being is an Image Bearer of the Creator

     (Genesis 1:26-27  ;  2:7)

     God could have created us any way He wanted. He 

     chose to create us to bear His image.

 
2.  Every Image Bearer of the Creator Has Purpose

     (Jeremiah 1:4-5)

     The only people who will achieve lasting success

     are those who fulfill God's purpose.

     

3.  Every Image Bearer of the Creator Has Great Value and Dignity

     (Genesis 9:5-6  ;  Psalm 139:13-16)

     God is the giver of life and wants every life to be

     protected from harm.

Fusion: week of 5/5

FAMILY THEME: HOW CAN I KNOW GOD EXISTS?

Genesis 1:1 ;  Romans 1:19-20 ;  2:12-15 ;  Psalm 19:1 ; 148:1-14 

Hebrews 10:16

The Bible teaches that God is from everlasting to everlasting. If you have 

difficulty comprehending that truth you are not alone. All of us have been

perplexed by the esistence of God. Both the Scriptures and the world

around us give us reasonable evidence to believe God exists.

1.  We Know God Exists Because Life Exists

     (Genesis 1:1)

     Movies begin and end with credits to all the people

     who make it possible. The Bible begins with one

     credit. "In the beginning God created..."

 
2.  We Know God Exists Because of the Design and

     Fine-Tuning of the Universe

     (Romans 1:19-20 ;  Psalm 19:1 ; Psalm 148)

     

3.  We Know God Exists Because Morality Exists

     (Romans 2:12-15 ; Hebrews 10:16)

     Right and wrong matter to everyone. If you do not believe

     that, just observe the reaction of people when they think

     they are mistreated.