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The Mystery Paul’s dream for post-Christian Walla Walla
1. do not believe in God2. identify as atheist or agnostic3. disagree that faith is important in their lives4. have not prayed to God (in the last year)5. have never made a commitment to Jesus6. disagree the Bible is accurate7. have not donated money to a church (in the last year)8. have not attended a Christian church (in the last year)9. agree that Jesus committed sins10. do not feel a responsibility to “share their faith”11. have not read the Bible (in the last week)12. have not volunteered at church (in the last week)13. have not attended Sunday school (in the last week)14. have not attended religious small group (in the last week)15. do not participate in a house church (in the last year)
The Mystery “…that the Gentiles should be fellow heirs of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel…” Ephesians 3:6
“From now on I will go tot the Gentiles” Acts 18:6
Paul’s Prayer • “Christ may dwell in your heart” • “Rooted and grounded in Love” • “Comprehend…” • “Filled with the fullness of God”
How deep the Father's love for us, how vast beyond all measure That he should give his only son, to make a wretch his treasure How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turned his face away As wounds which mar the chosen one, bring many sons to glory
Behold the man upon a cross, my sin upon his shoulders Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers It was my sin that held him there until it was accomplished His dying breath has brought me life; I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything: no gifts, no power, no wisdom But I will boast in Jesus Christ; his death and resurrection Why should I gain from his reward? I cannot give an answer But this I know with all my heart: his wounds have paid my ransom