A Compelling Testimony: Maintaining a Disciplined Walk, Christlike Character, and Godly Relationships as God's Servant

Ses s i on 6: Cu l t i vat i ng Our Commun i t y : The “Corporate” Di sc i p l i nes 243

(2) Heb. 2.17-18 – Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. [18] For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. (3) 1 John 2.1 – My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. (1) Matt. 26.27-28 – And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, [28] for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” (2) Heb. 9.14 – How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our con science from dead works to serve the living God. (3) 1 John 2.2 – He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. b. The power of his cleansing blood: our Propitiation

c. The power of his covenant promise: our Surety

(1) Rom. 8.31-34 – What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? [32] He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? [33] Who shall bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. [34] Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died – more than that, who was