This week, Pastor Mark preached out of 1 Corinthians 15, where Paul writes to remind the Corinthians what he says is "of first importance": that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures. It's a gospel that is the foundation for our entire theology at Mars Hill Church. As you meet in Community Groups this week, here is a set of questions for group leaders as you work through this sermon with your group:

Discussion

1. What is the gospel? Have group members write down a definition of the gospel in their own words. Compare your definitions to the Five Solas and J.I. Packer’s definition, "Jesus saves sinners." Discuss what you see missing or added to the definition.
2. In what ways have you confused the law and gospel in how you interact with God, your family, and/or your community?
3. How does the combination of the law and gospel magnify the glory of Jesus?
4. Discuss the difference between religion and the gospel. Where in your life do you need to repent of religion?
5. How does Jesus practically provide freedom for you over law and religion?
6. What does it mean to you to love Jesus as a person rather than a concept?
7. If someone followed you around for a week, what would they say is the center of your life? What evidence would they use to come to that conclusion?
8. Where do we need to grow in the practical ways that gospel-centered theology works itself out in our lives?

Pray

Pray for God’s help to use our theology for more than head knowledge and pray that it would impact every area of our lives, leading to freedom and fruit Pastor Brad House is the community pastor for all of Mars Hill Church. You can watch the full sermon on the Mars Hill website.