Trinity Bible Church

Four Identifying Marks of Believers that Should Serve as the Basis for Our Practice 1) Authority (v. 1) - the believer's authority 2) Sanctified (v. 2) 3) Dependent (v. 2) 4) Favored (v. 3)

The sermon explores the foundation of marriage and relationships as rooted in the concept of being image bearers of God, emphasizing that trials and suffering should not lead to turning away from Him but rather to seeking His presence. It examines the creation of Eve as a companion for Adam, highlighting the importance of mutual responsibility, delight, and vulnerability within marriage, contrasting partnership-focused perspectives with relationship-centered ones. Ultimately, the message underscores the restoration of a marital union characterized by pure love, intimacy, and a reflection of God's design, encouraging a yearning for the wholeness and joy present in the original garden setting.

Holiness: Knowing and Loving God Image Bearers have a Law Written on Their Hearts Loving God as His Image Bearers Moral Purity is Love Heart: Worshiping God God Was Satisfied in All He Had Created God Wants Us to Delight in Him God Offers Himself to Us in the Sabbath Happiness: Enjoying God and His Creation What is the chief end of man God is a god of pleasure Pleasure is a Gift, Not Part of the Curse This Reveals God's Countenance for His Image Bearers Image Bearers are Created for Pleasure Image Bearers Create Pleasure We should be people who value pleasure and celebrate it as from God

1. Our Great Sin 2. God's Greater Grace 3. God's Gracious Purpose

The sermon explores the theological significance of humanity as image bearers of God, emphasizing the inherent dignity and value derived from this foundational identity. It examines the dual nature of humanity as embodied souls, highlighting the distinctiveness of gender and its role in reflecting God's character, and underscores the shared dominion mandate given to both men and women to fulfill God's purpose. The message stresses the importance of understanding these aspects in light of the fallen world, advocating for a deeper appreciation of gender roles and a commitment to living a purposeful life rooted in faith and relationship with God.