Equip Ministry Wives 2010 (1). The Bible on Boundaries

The Bible on Boundaries

a study in sovereignty

Talk 1 of 2 given at the Ministry Wives Conference on Boundaries.

Talk 2 is Boundaries in Ministry.

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Talk Outline

1. Beyond Boundaries
   • The books and the polarised subject require listening
   • Powerfully useful metaphor
   • Misuse of the Bible
   • Moving beyond the metaphor
2. “Boundaries” in the Bible
   • Holiness
   • Heresy
   • Self?
3. “To Take Control of Your Life”
   • Seeking security in the scene of sin
   • Victims and agents
   • Biblical self-control
   • Wisdom
   • Fear of the Lord
4. Sovereignty of God
   • Sufferings of this present age
   • Glory to be revealed
   • Hopeful and prayerful groaning
   • All things for the good
   • Nothing can separate us
   • Satisfying security in the sovereign saviour