One Generation Away

- Pastor Joey

Judgess 2:6-15

Spiritual education is very important

- What would you have done for the next generation in the next 10 years?
- Losing them in secularism?
- Losing them to faithlessness?
- In the ways of the world?
- If not now then when, if not here then where, if not you then who?

Point 1
We are one generation away from losing the zeal of God

Point 2
We are one generation away from the judgement of God. Deuteronomy 4:24 tells us that our God is a devouring fire; He is a jealous God.
Point 3
We are one generation away from making a difference for God

3 tactical steps that we can help the next generation :
- Model for us (in the house, at work, in church)
- Serve with us (be spiritual sign post, be the experience banks, be the knowledge banks)
- Pray with us


Dr. Bruce Principles - 3 Chairs Principles

Chair One: COMMITMENT
The first chair person is a believer in Jesus, but has gone beyond accepting the gift of salvation to willfully being under Christi’s authority and direction. This person knows the Lord as a personal friend and Savior, and is developing a meaningful and growing relationship with Him for himself and those he’s responsible for. They are deeply committed to Jesus Christ in all they do.

Chair Two: COMPROMISE
The second chair represents someone who has received new life in Christ but hasn’t decided how little or much they will follow Him. He claims to believe all the same truths as someone in the first chair, follows the Christian ‘lifestyle’ in many outward ways, and usually has the best intentions. But instability and inconsistency mark his course. Children who grow up in a Christian home tend to sit in Chair Two. Also, it is easy for Christians to slide from Chair One to Chair Two.

Chair Three: CONFLICT
The third chair stands for someone who has not responded personally to God. A third chair person may have always known he wasn’t a Christian, or may be confused about his spiritual state. Especially if he has grown up in a Christian family surrounded by God-talk, he may look, act, feel, and think like Christians – almost. But a gulf of sin and rebellion lies between him and God. Until he repents of his sin and surrenders to Jesus Christ for salvation, he is at odds with his Creator and his purpose in life. A person who grows up in the home of Chair Two parents tends to sit in Chair Three. Having seen Christianity in name only, they reject it as they get older.