24-0602a - Realizing Equipped Saints, Part 2, Scott Reynolds
Bible Readers: John Nousek and Roger Raines

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Realizing Equipped Saints, Part 2

Summary of Transcript (0:03 - 31:37)

Scripture Readings:

1st Scripture Reading (0:03 - 1:00), John Nousek
First Scripture Reading in Two parts

  • Isaiah 28:16 - Discusses the Lord laying a tested stone in Zion as a foundation cornerstone, promising stability for believers.

  • 2 Timothy 2:19 - Reaffirms the firm foundation of God, marked by knowing those who are His and the call for believers to abstain from wickedness.

2nd Scripture Reading (1:06 - 0:59), Roger Raines

  • 1 Corinthians 3:11 - Emphasizes that no foundation can be laid except with Jesus Christ.

Summary

Preacher: Scott Reynolds

(1:06 - 4:45) Second Scripture Reading and Introduction

  • Introduction to the Sermon on Equipping Saints

    • The sermon titled "Realizing Equipped Saints" is based on the need to equip believers for engaging with a culture depicted as having a depraved mind (referencing Romans 1).

    • Discusses the role of church leadership in equipping members for service, citing Ephesians 4:11-16:

      • Leadership roles include apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers, whose purpose is to equip the saints for ministry, ensuring growth and unity within the church.

      • The ultimate goal is maturity in Christ, protection from deceptive doctrines, and building up the body in love.

(4:46 - 6:37) Building Metaphor in Ephesians

  • Ephesians 2:17-22

    • Jesus is described as preaching peace to both Jews and Gentiles, integrating them into one household of God.

    • The passage uses building terms like foundation, cornerstone, and structure to describe the church:

      • Apostles and prophets form the foundation with Jesus as the cornerstone.

      • The church is portrayed as a growing temple where believers are built together into a place for God’s Spirit.

(6:38 - 12:35) Foundation and Cornerstone Explanation

  • 1 Corinthians 3:11 - Reiterates that Jesus Christ is the only foundation for the church.

  • Jesus as the Rock and Cornerstone

    • Building on the rock (Matthew 7:24-28) signifies wisdom, while building on sand leads to collapse.

    • The confession of Jesus as the Messiah (Matthew 16:16-18) is likened to the rock on which the church is built.

  • Role of the Cornerstone

    • Jesus not only provides the foundation but also directs its orientation, ensuring alignment with truth and divine purpose.

  • Apostles and Prophets as Foundation Layers

    • Their inspired writings form part of the church’s foundation, with content meant to equip believers for service.

    • Emphasis on learning from the teachings in the Scriptures, both Old and New Testament, to understand the foundational truths of Christianity.

(12:35 - 18:56) Continued Discussion on Foundation

  • Apostles and Prophets' Role in Laying the Foundation -

    • The foundation of Christianity includes not just the teachings from the New Testament but also from the Old Testament, where Christ can be seen prophesied.

(18:57 - 19:21) Spiritual Nourishment

  • Peter’s Advice -

    • Encourages believers to desire pure spiritual milk, free from adulteration, directly from the Word of God, essential for growth into salvation.

(19:22 - 20:46) Milk vs. Solid Food

  • Maturity in Faith -

    • Paul, addressing the Corinthians, explains he could only feed them spiritual milk due to their immaturity, marked by jealousy and strife, indicating they were still worldly, not spiritual.

(20:47 - 21:17) Flesh vs. Spirit

  • Paul’s Teaching in Romans -

    • Distinguishes between those living by the flesh, leading to death, and those by the Spirit, leading to life and peace. Fleshly-minded individuals are described as unable to submit to God.

(21:18 - 21:36) Hostility to God

  • Further on Fleshly Mindset -

    • Reiterates that a mind set on the flesh is not only hostile but incapable of submitting to God.

(21:38 - 22:12) Importance of Basic Principles

  • Basic vs. Mature Teachings -

    • The writer of Hebrews criticizes the audience for needing to be taught again the basic principles instead of moving on to solid food, suitable for the mature.

(22:13 - 24:43) The Basics vs. Maturity

  • Elementary Doctrines -

    • Lists six foundational doctrines from Hebrews 6:1-3:

      • Repentance from dead works.

      • Faith toward God.

      • Instruction about baptisms.

      • Laying on of hands.

      • Resurrection of the dead.

      • Eternal judgment.

(24:44 - 26:27) Laying the Foundation

  • Jesus' Ancestry and Gospel Presentation -

    • Paul’s letter to the Romans presents the gospel, emphasizing Jesus' human ancestry from David and divine sonship, connecting to Old Testament prophecies.

(26:27 - 27:48) Paul’s Gospel in Romans

  • Gospel Elements in Romans -

    • Paul covers all six elementary doctrines within his letter, providing both milk (basic teachings) and solid food (deeper understanding).

(27:50 - 31:37) Righteousness and Justification

  • Doctrine of Righteousness -

    • Moving from basic principles to understanding righteousness and justification, emphasizing the need for maturity in faith.

  • Church’s Role -

    • The church is seen as laying foundations, but there’s a call to start building upon them towards maturity and completeness in Christ.

The sermon wraps up with an invitation to respond and a plan to continue exploring these themes in future sessions, particularly focusing on what believers are to build upon the foundation already laid.