Join us at Theology Lab - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays at 6:30pm - as we discover how theology (God's Word rightly understood) and life converge. Theology Lab is where we get together and discuss who God is and who we are to be in response. We want to know him as he is so we can enter into a deep real relationship with him. Join us for the pursuit!
01/25/2010
Jan-Mar 2010 in Theology Lab
This time in Theology Lab we're going through Tim Chester's book You Can Change. It is a great book that unpacks how we can be transformed by the Gospel. There are over 60 people spread over 6 groups this time!
Locations (all at 6:30pm):
- Tues- the Dietrich's and the Cortopassi's
Let me share a little of the vision of Theology Lab and how we hope they are going to help us be an Authentic Community, Rocked by the Gospel, Mobilized for Mission.
Authentic CommunityI think we have all look at how the first century church lived (Acts 2:42-47) and thought, "that would be so cool if we could have that today!" I can tell you that what we have in Kaleo is the closest thing to Acts 2 that I have ever experienced. We believe that Acts 2 authentic community is still available today - God wants us to have it - we just need to pray for it and go after it. So pray through Acts 2:42-47 and come with a heart to really be the church together.
Rocked by the Gospel
We believe that the key to being transformed by the Spirit is being deeply affected by the Gospel. As Tim Keller says: the Gospel is not just the ABC's of how you become a Christian, but it is the way you make any real progress in your growth as a Christian. If this is a new concept to you read the first section of his article The Centrality of the Gospel. As we go through You Can Change together we will be seeing how the Gospel is sufficient to transform you. We are not going after mere behavioral change, but true heart change - which can only happen by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel.
Mobilized for Mission
Our mission is the Great Commission which is all about making disciples. We haven't made a disciple until that person has started making disciples him/herself. You Can Change will give you the tools you need to use the Scriptures to lead people in to true Gospel heart change. So it's not just about you changing but it's about you being equipped to be a disciple-making disciples.
It's going to be good! Be in prayer and come ready to go deep and be equipped.
I'm so thankful for you all,
Erick.
11/10/2009
What's Coming Next to Theology Lab - Jan 2010
Kaleo People,
First of all, praise God for how well Theology Lab went this Fall! Do you realize that there were well over 40 people that committed to it this time? And we didn't have the usual drop off in numbers, almost everyone stuck it out and was glad they did.
Here's what's coming next: In early January we are starting You Can Change by Tim Chester. I have already been through it and I can tell you that it is the best
book I have read on how we change by the Gospel. Not only is this
going to help you go after God to transform you in ways you have always
wanted (ie. New Years Resolutions), it's also going to equip you to help others change.
"You Can Change" is a key component of our complete plan to equip you through Theology Lab. The last session (Gospel Christianity) gave you a practical way to disciple, this will give you the tools you need to help others find freedom from slavery to sin (biblical counseling, which is just another part of discipleship).
Don't miss it! More info to come soon. It will be in multiple homes and nights so you can all make it. We can be different in 2010 if we go hard after God for change!
Please order the book now. Here is the link: "You Can Change" by Tim Chester. It is a bookseller in the UK (the book is not yet available in the US). It is only 12 bucks with free shipping!
First of all, praise God for how well Theology Lab went this Fall! Do you realize that there were well over 40 people that committed to it this time? And we didn't have the usual drop off in numbers, almost everyone stuck it out and was glad they did.
"You Can Change" is a key component of our complete plan to equip you through Theology Lab. The last session (Gospel Christianity) gave you a practical way to disciple, this will give you the tools you need to help others find freedom from slavery to sin (biblical counseling, which is just another part of discipleship).
Don't miss it! More info to come soon. It will be in multiple homes and nights so you can all make it. We can be different in 2010 if we go hard after God for change!
Please order the book now. Here is the link: "You Can Change" by Tim Chester. It is a bookseller in the UK (the book is not yet available in the US). It is only 12 bucks with free shipping!
