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April 17, 2022 | Dr. Jim Bradford | WHEN JESUS STEPS IN...to our Fears
John 20:19-20 NIV
Fear is Understandable . . .
* The unknowable haunts us
* The uncontrollable threatens us
* The unpredictable perplexes us
But Jesus steps into fear with RESURRECTION PEACE . . .
* The RESURRECTION proves that we can have PEACE with God
John 20:19b-20a NIV
…“Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side.
Isaiah 53:5 NIV
Romans 5:1-2 NIV
Patrick Means: Four Kinds of Churches
- Shaming Church -- excludes people from grace by reminding them that they have never done enough or been good enough.
- Quick fix church -- excludes people who can’t simply quote a few Scriptures and make problems disappear.
- Workaholic Church -- excludes people who won’t or can’t swap their addictions for busyness.
- Unreal Church -- excludes people who can’t look perfect or act as if they have no problems.
Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV
But Jesus steps into fear with RESURRECTION PEACE . . .
* The RESURRECTION proves that we can have PEACE with God
* The RESURRECTION puts God’s power behind our PEACE
John 20:21-22 NIV
The RESURRECTION puts God’s power behind our PEACE
- RESURRECTION PEACE is more than an attitude adjustment
- RESURRECTION PEACE is more than positive thinking
- RESURRECTION PEACE is more than hoping for the best
John 20:22b NIV
"Receive the Holy Spirit."
* The RESURRECTION proves that we can have PEACE with God
* The RESURRECTION puts God’s power behind our PEACE -- and sends us into the world!
John 14:27 NIV