Jesus Christ the Savior of our Children Acts 15:11; 16:31 Rev. Chris Strevel
l. Remember that Only Jesus Christ Saves Our Children. A. By His grace alone (Acts 15:11) B. By His invitation (Matt 19:14) C. By faith in Him (Acts 16:31)
ll. Trust Jesus Christ to Secure God's Promises. A. God's covenant made to Him (Gal 3:16) B. God's covenant mediated by Him (Heb 12:24) C. God's covenant promises "yes" in Him (1 Cor 1:20) D. God's covenant secured by Him (Heb 7:22; 13:20)
lll. Make Jesus Christ the Center of Child-Raising/Discipleship. A. Goal: Christ's Glory, not parental vindication (John 3:30) B. Standard: Christ's Word, not our wisdom (John 8:31, 32) C. Motive: Christ's love, not fear, control, guilt (2 Cor 5:14) D. Loveliness: Christ's glorious person and work (Col 1:18) E. Power: Christ's work in them and in us (Col 1:29) F. Trust: Christ's purposes and timing, not ours (Prov 3:5) G. Meekness: Christ's Heart to our children (Matt 11:29)
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Chris began preaching and pastoring at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Buford, Georgia, in 1994. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been blessed with 5 children and four grandchildren. Chris continues to preach, write, and pastor at Covenant Presbyterian.