Aug 30: How do you pursue humility?

Also, How do you rebuke of admonish people?



These topics actually intermingle well. On the one hand, we need to be seeking to live lives that are marked by humility and service; yet, as leaders in the church, we have a Biblical mandate to exercise discipline to those who are going astray. How do we find a proper balance?



Resources: Mark Driscoll on Church Discipline -- this is a long message, but very helpful.
Notes on church discipline with scripture references.
True or false on humility?
Humility and Christian Hedonism - Piper

I know it's a lot this week, but get to what you can....

Aug 23: Is it possible for someone who professes faith in Christ to lose his or her salvation? Why or why not?

The key to understanding this question rests largely on understanding what it means to be saved. This "Letter to a Friend Concerning the So-Called 'Lordship Salvation'" by John Piper deals with this very well and also has a long list of Bible passages that are relevant.

Also, Grudem, Systematic Theology, Chpt 40.

Aug 16: How do you resist sexual temptation?

Key passages: Matthew 5:27-32; 1 Cor. 6:12-20; 1 Cor 10:13

Other resources: ANTHEM - a strategy for fighting lust: by John Piper
Missions and Masturbation: by John Piper

These are short and to the point articles that are helpful. Let me know if you need a printed copy.