Calvary Church
Time
Main Idea: Many Progressive so-called Christians believe that theology should be constantly evolving, as our understanding of the world changes over time. In this message we want to see where this is a misuse of the time allotted to us.
Locations & Times
Calvary Church
4700 53rd St, Moline, IL 61265, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Some progressive Christians will still say that Jesus is the ONLY way, but believe He will SAVE everyone.
Some progressive Christians view the Bible as a RECORD of what people believed about God in the times and places in which they lived, rather than the INSPIRED and authoritative Word of God.
In the Progressive paradigm, heaven and hell are words that describe our joys and sufferings HERE on EARTH. Heaven is the hope of an earthly future.
But Christians look forward to a future eternal home, isolated from EVIL and in the PRESENCE of God forever.
Thoughts About Time
1. How much TIME do we have?
1. How much TIME do we have?
We have all the time that is ALLOTTED to us.
In our performance-oriented society, activities that produce results are placed at a premium and TIME is onlyUSED rather than VALUED.
Thoughts About Time
2. We have Turned Time into a TYRANT
2. We have Turned Time into a TYRANT
We associate rather than interrelate, we hold ourselves back rather than open ourselves up, we go quickly by rather than pause & linger, we socialize rather than integrate.
Thoughts About Time
3. The PERSPECTIVE of Time in the Bible
3. The PERSPECTIVE of Time in the Bible
Time in the Bible mostly speaks of APPOINTED times or the RIGHT time.
Thoughts About Time
4. Principles on Time STEWARDSHIP
4. Principles on Time STEWARDSHIP
Four Reasons Why People are Too Busy
A. People May Stay Busy Because of Their EGOS
B. People May Stay Busy as a Cover Up for LAZINESS
C. People May Stay Busy Because of GREED
D. People May Stay Busy Because They’re More Concerned About Pleasing PEOPLE Rather than GOD
A. People May Stay Busy Because of Their EGOS
B. People May Stay Busy as a Cover Up for LAZINESS
C. People May Stay Busy Because of GREED
D. People May Stay Busy Because They’re More Concerned About Pleasing PEOPLE Rather than GOD
Biblical View of Time on Earth
A. WHO are we? We’re children of God and citizens of heaven who are foreigners in the Quad Cities.
B. WHERE are we? We live in a time that is passing away. This world and the things in it are not our aim. This world is temporary, but eternity is in our hearts.
C. WHY are we here? We’re here as ambassadors of Christ called to a world-wide mission of making disciples of all nations starting in the Quad Cities and reaching out to the rest of the world.
A. WHO are we? We’re children of God and citizens of heaven who are foreigners in the Quad Cities.
B. WHERE are we? We live in a time that is passing away. This world and the things in it are not our aim. This world is temporary, but eternity is in our hearts.
C. WHY are we here? We’re here as ambassadors of Christ called to a world-wide mission of making disciples of all nations starting in the Quad Cities and reaching out to the rest of the world.
Talk About It
Discussion Questions:
1. When you hear the term Progressive Christianity, how would you define it?
2. How could you be a better steward of time in your daily life?
3. Would you say your view of time have been more doing what God wants you to do or being what God wants you to be? What is the correct balance? How do you/we live this out?
Next Step:
• Have you been challenged in your thinking regarding your view of time? If so, how?
1. When you hear the term Progressive Christianity, how would you define it?
2. How could you be a better steward of time in your daily life?
3. Would you say your view of time have been more doing what God wants you to do or being what God wants you to be? What is the correct balance? How do you/we live this out?
Next Step:
• Have you been challenged in your thinking regarding your view of time? If so, how?