Oakwood Church Tampa

Ephesians 4:1-7

As we start a new series about relationships, small groups and encouraging one another, we open the book of Hebrews and see the center of real community is Jesus.

This week we see the five gifts that come in a personal relationship with Jesus.

In this message, we see the three sides to righteousness: the gift of justification, being declared righteous in Christ; the fruit of sanctification, becoming more like Jesus; and the harvest of righteousness as we suffer with Jesus and serve others in His Name.

In Jesus Christ, God offers us forgiveness, freedom, and fullness. What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit?

Come be reminded what we were saved from and rejoice in the freedom Jesus won for us!

The Bible is God’s personal, hand-written invitation to anyone who is willing to listen. 

 Luke 2 outlines the Old Testament promises to God’s people of redemption, relationship, and righteousness. A fuller presentation of those promises is found in Luke 1 by Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist.

Through His finished work on the cross Jesus enabled the complete transformation of heart and life that was necessary for the church to be created and empowered to bring the good news of the kingdom to all nations.