Door-To-Door Ministry

In preparation for our August meeting, some of Eureka's members went into the community inviting folks to worship with us. Great work in the Lord!

Ephesians 1:8-10

Points From Expository Sermons on Ephesians from 1:8-10:

I. Blessings Flow From Grace (Romans 5:20)---Superabundance, boundless, overflowing

II. Revelation of His Will (Matthew 13:11; 11:25; 1 Corinthians 2:6-16; Colossians 1:26, 27)

III. Final Goal of Grace is Cosmic Reversal of Sin (Ephesians 2:15; 3:5; Philippians 2:9, 10; Colossians 1:20; revelation 5:9; 7:9; 19:4)

Ephesians 1:7, "Forgiveness"

Notes From Ephesians 1:7 on Forgiveness.

*Defined---"Release," "to send away or forth," "remission" (Colossians 1:14; Romans 4:7)

I. Old Testament Descriptions (Leviticus 16:7-10; Psalm 103:12; Isaiah 44:22; Jeremiah 31:34; Micah 7:18)

II. Christ's Ministry Exhibits (Luke 7:47; Matthew 9:2; Matthew 26:28)

III. The Church's Message (Luke 24:47; Acts 5:31; 2:38; 10:43; 13:38)

IV. Personal Guilt Removed (1 John 1:9)

Ephesians 1:7 "Paise God, I Am Redeemed"

We continue to rejoice at Eureka as we study Ephesians together. The notes are from Ephesians 1:7 on the subject of redemption.

I. Sphere of redemption is In Christ (John 14:6; Ephesians 1:3; Romans 8:32; Acts 4:12; Hebrews 9:12)

II. Redemption Defined:
A) Apolutrosis---"to liberate by payment of a ransom" (Romans 3:24; Titus 2:14; 1 Peter 1:18)
B) Agorazo---"buy in a market" (Revelation 5:9; 1 Corinthians 6:20; 7:23)
C) Exagorazo---"buy out of a market" (Galatians 3;13; 4:5)

III. Mode---Christ's Death (Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:14, 20; Hebrews 9:12; 1 Peter 1:19; Revelation 5:9)

IV. Old Testament Background---The Exodus (Exodus 1:11-14; 3:7, 8; 6:6; 12:13; 14:22-31; 15:13; 40:34; Revelation 5)

August Meeting

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND:

Eureka Primitive Baptist's August MeetingAugust 7-9

The Eureka Primitive Baptist Church cordially invites all of you to worship with us during our August meeting August 7-9. Our Church is centrally located between Tifton, Ashburn, Ocilla, and Fitzgerald, just off Highways 32 & 125.

The schedule of services are:Friday Night @ 7:00
(Supper @ 6:00 PM)Saturday @ 10:30 & 7:00
(Lunch following morning service and supper @ 6:00 PM)Sunday Morning @ 10:30
(Lunch following morning service)

Our invited speaker is Pastor Lasserre Bradley, Jr.:

“Pastor Bradley has directed and hosted the Baptist Bible Hour radio broadcast since its beginning in 1953. The messages on the program come from the pulpit of the Cincinnati Primitive Baptist Church where he is senior pastor and has served for almost 50 years. Lasserre is also editor of the Baptist Witness and author of other practical, Bible-based literature including The Doctrines of Grace, I Feel Overwhelmed, Six things To Remember In the Time of Crisis, and The Christian Home. One of the hallmarks of his ministry has been an emphasis on exegetical teaching, with a very practical and personal application.”

“Lasserre and his wife Emily have three grown children: Leanna, Peggy and Lasserre III. And occupying a special place in his and Emily’s hearts are their nineteen grandchildren!”

For more information call Pastor Jamey Tucker (229) 426-1503 or visit our website @ eurekapbc.org or drawntochrist.blogspot.com

Quote from Sinclair B Ferguson

On Sunday (July 12) I continued preaching expository messages from Ephesians (1:8-10) to my enjoyment. As I was preparing and continuing the study privately today in Ephesians I came across this quote from Sinclair Ferguson that was rich from Ephesians 1:11, "In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will." Ferguson wrote:

But his glory is not the enemy of our good. In fact he pursues
his own glory in such a way that he simultaneously brings his people most
blessing! His pleasure and our blessing are marriage partners! This is a
commitment from which he will never withdraw.

Bible Study-Fishers of Men

Fishers of Men

(Matt. 4:19; Prov. 11:30; Daniel 12:3; 2 Cor. 5:20; 1 Peter 3:15)
[Most of the information was gleaned/copied from The Gospel & Personal Evangelism (Mark Dever) and Tell The Truth (Will Metzger)]

I. What Prevents us from Witnessing:
A) Phobia (Proverbs 29:25;Exodus 4:11)
B) Pride (1Cor. 4:10)
C) Prejudice (Gal. 3:28; Acts 11:3)

II. Becoming All Things to all Men (I Cor. 9:22)

A) Recognizing Audience:
1) Long-Term Intimate: Family, Close Friends
2) Long-Term Acquaintance: Some Relatives, Neighbors, People at Work
3) Short-Term Intimate: Friends, Business Associates, Classmates
4) Short-Term Acquaintance: People Met in Passing, Restaurant, Plane, Vacation

B) The Condition/Status of Person
1) Ignorant (John 4:7-26)
2) Indifferent (Luke 12:13-21)
3) Self-righteous (Matt. 23:25)
4) Professor (Luke 6:46-49)
5) Atheists (Romans 1:18-20)
6)Seekers (Phil. 2:5-11)

III. Initiate Discussion-Getting Started-Be Assertive (John 4:7, 10, 16)
*“What is your religious background?”
*“How have your views of God changed…?”
*“What do you think God thinks about the development of…?”
*“I want to help people since Jesus became the Lord of my life.”
*“Do you think God allowed these good things to happen in your life?”
*“Have you personally trusted in Christ as the basis for your righteousness?”
*“If you were to die tonight and stand before God and He were to say, ‘Why should I let you into my heaven?’ What would you say?”
*“I’ve got both good and bad news. You and I are sinners, but Jesus came into the world to die for sinners like us.”
*“Can I take 5 minutes to read a passage of the New Testament with you?” I want others to consider Christ Jesus. Do you have any questions or comments?” (Acts 17:22-34; mark 10:17-27; John 4:4-30; John 19:17-20:31; John 3:14-20)
*“God led me into this profession because He …”

From Series on Ephesians (1:5)

The Sweetness of Predestination
Eph. 1:5-6

I. Predestination, A Biblical Expression: “everlasting decree, determination in advance, predetermine” (Rom. 8:29-30; Eph. 1:11)

II. Blessing Bestowed: Adoption, “putting into God’s family” (Gal. 4:5-6; Rom. 8:14)
*Proof of:
A. Faith (John 1:12-13; Gal. 3:26) B. Love for Christ (John 8:42) C. Prayer (Rom. 8:15)

III. Ground of Predestination---Good pleasure (1:9; Phil. 2:13; Matt. 11:26; Gal. 1:15; 1 Cor. 1:21) of His will (Dan. 4:35; Eph. 1:9, 11)

IV. Ultimate Goal---Praise (adoration) of the glory (excellence) of His grace (undeserved favor) (6, 12, 14)

Hodge “The design of redemption, therefore, is to exhibit the grace of God in such a conspicuous manner as to fill all hearts with wonder and all lips with praise” Hodge

"But now let us fall down before the majesty of our good God, with acknowledgement of our faults, praying him to acquaint us more and more with them, that we may be brought to true repentance. And let us condemn ourselves and seek to find in our Lord Jesus Christ all that we need, and that not for one day, or for a mere brief moment, but continually and steadfastly to our life’s end. And whatever happens to us, let us always assure ourselves that we have good cause to praise our God, and that even if we are poor and miserable in this world, the happiness of heaven is enough to appease us, to sweeten all our afflictions and sorrows, and to give us such content that we may nevertheless have our mouths open to bless God for showing himself so kindhearted and liberal towards us as even to adopt us as his children, and to show us that the heritage which has been purchased for us by the blood of his only Son is ready for us, and that we cannot miss it, seeing that we go to it with true and invincible constancy of faith. May it please him to grant this grace not only to us but also to all peoples." John Calvin

Bible Study Lesson-Outline of the Gospel

Outline For Sharing The Gospel [Gleaned from Will Metzger’s Tell The Truth]

1. God is Creator/Lawgiver: He created us to worship Him and to obey Him and you are responsible to put Him at the center of your life (Revelation 4:11; Acts 17:22-34). Have you heard the story of two roads in life?

2. Life=God-centered Living: God has designed a road that we are to follow by which we can have fellowship with Him now and live with Him eternally. On this road there are two rules which we are to perfectly obey and are for our happiness and safety. One rule is to love God and to make Him the center of your life, and to love Him more than anyone or anything else. And the other rule is to love all people as I love myself, and always do what is best for them (Mark 10:17-27; James 2:8-13; Matt. 5:17-48; Matt. 22:37-40). Have you obeyed these two rules perfectly?

3. Sin=Self-centered Living: Your failure to obey these two rules is called sin. God is holy and hates sin and therefore your relationship with God has been broken. Sin is always punished by God because of His justice. Having become self-centered you are unable to earn God’s love, by nature you are a slave of sin and headed down a road of hopeless eternity (Romans 3:23; 6:23). Are you willing to admit that you have disobeyed God and deserving of His punishment and that you cannot earn His favor by your good deeds and efforts? Do you realize the road of self-centeredness that you are on leads to a place called hell where you are separated from God forever?

4. Good News-Jesus is the Way to Life: God has provided a bridge to Him through Jesus Christ. Jesus became the God-man and perfectly kept God requirements for us and took our sins upon Himself when He died on the cross (2 Cor. 5:21). His actions were approved by God who raised Him from the dead. Jesus died for our sins and has broken the enslavement of sin over our lives (John 19:17-20:31; Romans 5:6-8; 1 Peter 3:18).

5. Your Response-Turning From Self-centeredness to Christ: In light of these powerful truths can you respond wholeheartedly by turning from sin and trusting in Christ as your Savior and surrender to His lordship over your whole life (Mark 1:15; Romans 10:9-10; Luke 9:23-26)? What is your response: A) Receive Christ B) Reject Christ C) Investigate Further

"The Gospel of John"

I purchased an affordable and handy copy pf "The Gospel of John" to share and give out to others. John's purpose in writing was "that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name" (John 20:31). It is easy, therefore, to take a few examples from Christ's miracles in John and share by reading it to others. And conclude with the crucifixion and resurrection in chapters 20 & 21.

After I shared the Gospel of John with this man, I saw him later reading from it. I pray that it will be powerful to his soul!

Tell the Truth

I have completed "Tell the Truth" by Will Metzger and thoroughly enjoyed his help on bold witnessing for Christ. With Metzger's understanding of man's inability and God's sovereignty, I was challenged and encouraged by his example, biblical content, and personal ideas in sharing the good news of salvation through a crucified and resurrected Lord, Jesus Christ. I have used a lot of his material in our Wednesday night Bible Study in attempting to equip Eureka in making known Christ's glory to others. I recommend this book to others as we cultivate a heart for witnessing to others about Christ.