ARE WE MISSING THE POINT?

•    missionary candidates passionate about sharing gospel, Jesus’ return
•    cross dividing point in history: not just still waiting for Messiah
•    Jesus inside = good news!

BIBLE’S MAIN FOCUS: NOT SIN BUT “IN”

•    need both law and gospel: knowledge of sin - and grace
•    God’s mystery made to be disclosed
•    entire fullness of Deity IN Jesus: head over every power

CHRIST IN YOU: MARVEL OF THE DIVINE INSIDE

•    Paul’s theme: Jesus in us, dwelling in our hearts, living in me
•    Jesus identifies with us in our sufferings

IMPLICATIONS OF BEING IN CHRIST

•    1) Jesus in me: received Him, live in Him
•    2) foundation & framework: rooted, built up
•    3) strength: Christ’s energy energizes dynamically
•    4) gusher of gratitude: overflowing with thankfulness
•    5) purpose: contend to an end, have a goal
•    6) hope: guarantee of better covenant
•    7) glory: God’s glory reflected in us; troubles achieve eternal glory

MAINTAINING THE GEYSER

•    1) Excise the Bully: put off sinful flesh
•    2) Evade the BS: not captured by deceptive philosophy
•    3) Encourage your Buddies: encouraged in heart, united in love

HEAVEN IS FOR REAL: HOPE BEYOND THIS LIFE

•    Todd Burpo given definite hope by son’s mysterious out-of-body experience