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In "Home, Not Hotel," Rev. Dr. Daniel Ma explores the journey of faith and goodness as essential elements of a meaningful life. Drawing from 2 Peter 1:5, he emphasizes the importance of actively adding goodness to our faith. The message reflects on scripture, including Exodus and the teachings of Jesus, highlighting the interconnectedness of faith in Christ and the goodness inspired by the Holy Spirit. Join us in this reflective summer review to discover how to nurture these vital virtues within our lives and communities.
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Faith & goodness August 31, 2011 Rev. Dr. Daniel Ma
“Home”, NOT, Hotel (Why; What; How?)
Review 12 important words shared last time peace and path
2 Peter 1:5 a “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness;”
Reference Exodus 20: 1-17 Matthew 22: 34-40
Faith Hebrews 11: 1-2 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.
Goodness Luke 10 Parable of Good Samaritan
Goodness, not just about goods • God+O=Good? • Good-God=O?
Rock the Lake Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Samaritan’s Purse
Faith, connected with Christ • Goodness, connected with Faith
others and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. 2 Peter: 1
Reference Galatians 5: 22-24 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
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