1. Drew Mathews Associate Pastor

3. 3 MARKS OF GOD’S CHURCH

4. 1. God’s Gospel is authoritative

5. I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is to be revealed: shepherd (or pastor) the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly, not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. 1 PETER 5:1-4

6. THE GOSPEL Man is declared righteous only through Christ and his work. GALATIANS 2:16

7. 3 MARKS OF GOD’S CHURCH 1. God’s Gospel is authoritative 2. God’s Gospel dictates and motivates our behavior

9. “Christians tend to motivate others with guilt... In our shoes, Paul would say: ‘Remember the grace God has showered on you – what does living out and enjoying that grace look like in this situation?’” TIM KELLER, Galatians for You

10. 3 MARKS OF GOD’S CHURCH 1. God’s Gospel is authoritative 2. God’s Gospel dictates and motivates our behavior 3. We must be crucified and live by faith