Firmly Established in Apostolic Truth
Firmly Established in Apostolic Truth
(2 Peter 1:12-21)
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Introduction: ὑπομιμνῄσκω - The Importance of Reminders (1:12,13)
Purpose
(A Ready Reminder of Timeless Truth)
• Pastoral Reminder: The foundation of truth must be constantly set (1:12).
• A Matter of Life & Death: The priority of the truth is paramount (1:13-14).
• The Proof is in the Praxis: What is true is also “The Truth” (1:15).
Witness
(The Truth of the Transfiguration)
• Testimony: The truth is based on firsthand eyewitness testimony (1:16).
• Validation: The approval of the Son came verbally from the Father (1:17).
• Confirmation: Peter, James, and John heard God with their own ears (1:18).
Basis
(The Word of God through Prophetic Voices)
• Revelation: Keep your attention on God’s revelation in Scripture (1:19).
• Interpretation: Understand the Scripture in context and community (1:20).
• Inspiration: Scripture comes by God’s control of the human authors (1:21).
The believer’s understanding of the transforming truth of the gospel
is based on God’s revelation in the inspired Scripture
and the verified testimony of firsthand witnesses
during the earthly life of Jesus.
Cling to the truth with firm and life-changing confidence.
“The Truth about Truth”
(1 Peter 1:1-2)
Revelation demands a response.
There is a big difference between “truth” and “The Truth.”
When you refer to something as “true” in the Christian faith, not only
do you mean that it is true; you mean that it is binding on you.
Allen Ross
“The Inspiration of Scripture ”
(2 Timothy 3:16-17)
πᾶσα γραφὴ θεόπνευστος καὶ ὠφέλιμος,
all scripture [is] God breathed and profitable,
πρὸς διδασκαλίαν, πρὸς ἐλεγμόν,
for teaching, for reproof
πρὸς ἐπανόρθωσιν, πρὸς παιδείαν τὴν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ
for correction, for training in righteousness
ἵνα ἄρτιος ᾖ ὁ τοῦ θεοῦ ἄνθρωπος,
in order that complete may be the of God man,
πρὸς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἐξηρτισμένος.
for all works good equipped.
• The Nature of Scripture: God-breathed & Profitable
• The Function of Function: Belief & Behavior
+ Teaching: Positive related to Belief
- Reproof: Negative related to Behavior
- Correction: Negative related to Belief
+ Training: Positive related to Behavior
• Result: Character & Service
= Adequate: Character (ἄρτιος)
= Equipped: Service (ἐξαρτίζω)
Indeed, Scripture is the chief means
which God employs to bring the ‘man of God’ to maturity.
John Stott
UPG FOCUS: The Kapu in India The Kapu are a large Hindu community in southern India, historically known as farmers and protectors, with many still engaged in agriculture today. While some have moved into business, education, and leadership, many remain in rural areas with limited access to resources. Though the Bible and
gospel tools are available, only a small percentage follow Christ. Pray for a growing movement of disciples among the Kapu, for hearts to be open to the gospel, and for both their spiritual and physical needs to be met.
Finances
Weekly Budget 34,615
Giving For 04/26 20,288
Giving For 05/03 33,270
YTD Budget 1,523,077
Giving 1,829,748
OVER/(UNDER) 306,671
Prayer During Service
We love to pray for one another. Our prayer team will have people at the front of the Auditorium under the signs Hope and Love to pray for you after the message. Please feel free to walk up to them for prayer or encouragement during the first worship song after the message.
New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.
Fellowship Kids VBS - There’s No Place Like Rome…
That’s why we want your kids to join us for an exciting Bible-times adventure with the
Underground Church in ancient Rome! They will explore authentic Marketplace shops, visit the Apostle Paul (who’s under house arrest), sneak to the cave where the Underground Church meets, take part in games, dance to lively Bible songs, and sample tasty tidbits as they discover more about the early church. Join us June 22-26, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm. This is for kids currently in Kindergarten through 4th grade. Register by May 24 at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Fellowship Women’s Bible Study - KNowing God
Join us for “Knowing God,” a 4 week study of The Trinity by Rebecca Carter & Heather Harrison. We’ll meet Tuesday nights at 6:30pm, beginning June 2nd at Fellowship. Register at
fellowshipconway.org/women. Text Shanna at 336-0332 to reserve free childcare by May 25th.
Fellowship Kids Summer Volunteers
We are wrapping up the school year and preparing to head into summer. We are continuing our three-year journey through the Bible, and we need your help to do so. Our children are ready to learn about and worship Jesus. We have a place for everyone...Nursery, classroom leaders, hall monitors, storytellers, and special needs buddies. The summer sessions are May 31 through
August 9. Contact Heather today at hfulmer@fellowshipconway.org or Ashley at
aoverstreet@fellowshipconway.org
Life Choices
Since 1980, Life Choices Pregnancy Resource Center has championed the sanctity of life and the love of Jesus. Fellowship will join with Life Choices next Sunday, May 17, for the Change for Life drive. Next week grab a baby bottle on a seat around you, take it home and fill with change or a check made out to Life Choices. Bring your bottles back Sunday, May 31. Your generosity gives women in Central Arkansas facing unplanned pregnancies a safe place for spiritual physical, and emotional support.
Because of You, Ministry Moves Forward
Thank you, Fellowship! Your generous Easter Offering of $27,000 will help purchase a van to serve our student and college ministries—and many more. This isn’t just about a vehicle—it’s about
people, connection, and ministry in motion. It’s about students getting where they need to go, building relationships, and having their lives impacted. We’re grateful for your faithful giving and praise the Lord for His provision through you.
Fellowship 101
We invite you to join us on Sunday, June 14, at 9:00 a.m. to learn more about Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to hear about our mission, values, and our ministries. If you’re new to
Fellowship, join us in the conference room (first floor) to hear what God is doing and where He is taking us. During this time, you will meet some of our ministry leaders and get to ask
questions. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.