Dr. Mike Fabarez • Compass Bible Church • July 22 & 23, 2017 • Msg. 17-24 • Social Media: #ItsGoodToBeAChristian
It’s good to be a Christian &
you should be really thankful because:
1. ____________________________________
(v.12)
It’s good to be a Christian &
you should be really thankful because:
2. ___________________________________
(v.13)
It’s good to be a Christian &
you should be really thankful because:
3. ____________________________________
(v.14)
Colossians 1:12 giving
thanks to the Father, who
has qualified you to
share in the inheritance
of the saints in light.
13 He has delivered us
from the domain of
darkness and transferred
us to the kingdom of his
beloved Son, 14 in whom
we have redemption, the
forgiveness of sins. (ESV)
Application Questions
These questions are provided for your further study and application of today’s sermon. Thoughtfully writing out the answers to
these questions will help to drive home the point of today’s study. It is also helpful when you are able to discuss your answers with
others. For more information about small groups at Compass Bible Church that utilize these questions as the basis for their weekly
discussion, please call the church office at (949) 540-0699 or email us at [email protected].
1. Read Psalm 5:4-7 and 130:2-4. Why is a biblical understanding of sin so important to truly appreciating God’s
grace and forgiveness? What is lacking in most people’s view of sin?
2. Read Isaiah 53:5-6 and John 1:29. How does a reflection on the death of Christ and what it accomplished for
you change the way you view sin, obedience, service, and worship?
3. Read 1 John 5:19-21. Describe some of the implications of thinking in terms of the two categories of people
distinguished in this passage?
This Week’s
Bible Reading Schedule
4. Read Psalm 103:10-12 and Isaiah 1:18. What counsel would you give a Christian
who struggles to accept the completeness of these descriptions of forgiveness?
How would you biblically help him or her cope with feelings of guilt?
5. Read Colossians 3:1-4. What practical steps can you take to ensure that any
present circumstances do not eclipse the anticipation you are directed to have
about your purchased and promised future?
Streaming of both the audio and video of today’s sermon is available on the Compass
website (CompassChurch.org). The following related sermons are also available for
downloading or streaming on the Focal Point Website (FocalPointMinistries.org).
Msg. 10-24 – Exploring the Riches of Unearned Forgiveness
Msg. 13-08 – Indebted to a Forgiving God
Msg. 07-08 – Taking Hold of the Hope of a New Start
Msg. 07-10 – Reaching Forward with the Hope of a New World
Msg. 12-18 – Guilt & Forgiveness
Msg. 13-30 – Apostasy & Stumbling Saints
Msg. 09-19 – 09-23 – The Gospel According to Abraham (a five-part series)
July 23rd
Ps.38-40 & Ac.23:12-35
July 24th
Ps.41-43 & Ac.24
July 25th
Ps.44-46 & Ac.25
July 26th
Ps.47-49 & Ac.26
July 27th
Ps.50-52 & Ac.27:1-25
July 28th
Ps.53-55 & Ac.27:26-44
July 29th
Ps.56-58 & Ac.28:1-15
July 30th
Ps.59-61 & Ac.28:16-31
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Here are some books which may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in today’s sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse
every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through today’s topic.
Alcorn, Randy. Heaven. Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Bunyan, John. Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners. Reprint. Baker Books, 1986.
Carson, D. A. & Jeff Robinson, eds., Coming Home: Essays on the New Heaven & New Earth. Crossway, 2017.
Edwards, Jonathan. Justification by Faith Alone. Reprint. Soli Deo Gloria, 2000.
MacArthur, John. The Truth About Forgiveness. Thomas Nelson, 2012.
Morris, Leon. The Atonement: Its Meaning and Significance. InterVarsity, 1984.
Pao, David W. Thanksgiving: An Investigation of a Pauline Theme. InterVarsity Press, 2003.
Schaeffer, Francis A. The Finished Work of Christ: The Truth of Romans 1 – 8. Crossway Books, 1998.
Sproul, R. C. Faith Alone: The Evangelical Doctrine of Justification. Baker Books, 1995.
Spurgeon, C. H. All of Grace. Whitaker House, 1985.
Stott, John R. W. The Cross of Christ. InterVarsity Press, 1986.
Tada, Joni Eareckson. Heaven: Your Real Home. Zondervan, 1997.
Viars, Stephen. Putting Your Past in Its Place: Moving Forward in Freedom and Forgiveness. Harvest House, 2011.
White, James. The God Who Justifies. Bethany House, 2001.