Gospel Community Groups

What are Gospel Community Groups?

Gospel Community Groups are small group Bible studies. They are designed to provide an opportunity for the members of Emmaus to build deeper relationships with one another. Groups meet throughout the week to discuss the sermons from the previous Sunday, to share life, and to pray. 

Who is able to join a Gospel Community Group?

Members of Emmaus Reformed Baptist Church may join a Gospel Community Group by speaking to the leader of the group or a Pastor. If you are not yet a member of Emmaus, we ask that you move through the membership process before joining a Gospel Community Group.

What is the focus of the conversation? 

The discussion within Gospel Community Groups will center around sharing life and discussing the sermons from the previous Sunday. GCG Study Questions are posted each Sunday on the website (see homepage and below).

How should Gospel Community Group meetings be led?

Groups should appoint a leader, begin and end at an agreed-upon time, strive for consistency week after week, keep the conversation focused on the sermons from the previous Sunday and life concerns, avoid gossip, and spend substantial time in prayer.  

What is the desired effect of Gospel Community Groups?

Beyond the obvious desire to see individuals encouraged in Christ, we would also like Gospel Community Groups to encourage members to use their spiritual gifts within the church, community, and nations. Our hope is that group members grow in their love for God, their love for one another, and as witnesses for Christ in the community.

What should I do if I am new to Emmaus, desire to connect with others, but am not ready to commit to the church as a member?

As you can see, Gospel Community Groups require commitment. They are for the members of Emmaus (or, under certain circumstances, those clearly committed but not yet members  – please talk with a Pastor). Please keep in mind that there are many other ways to get connected at Emmaus. For example, you can come to worship on the Lord’s Day regularly and stay afterward to visit with others. You can attend Emmaus Essentials (Sunday School) classes before the service at 9:00 AM. You can begin to meet with a Pastor for further guidance concerning involvement at Emmaus or set up an appointment for counseling. You may attend men’s or women’s events. You might also benefit from progressing through An Introduction To The Christian Faith with a Pastor or another guide. The reason we typically require membership for involvement in GCG’s is to maintain an environment where members can share openly, knowing that those in the group have formally committed themselves to this local church.

Why don’t Gospel Community Groups concentrate on topical studies?

Emmaus Reformed Baptist Church offers a more “academic” study of the scriptures through the Emmaus Essentials classes offered throughout the year. We separate the academic emphasis from the relational emphasis, not because the two are contrary to one another, but because we believe that greater depth will be experienced in both areas when separated in this way. We encourage regular involvement in Corporate Worship, Gospel Community Groups, and Emmaus Essentials.

 


GROUP RESOURCES

» GCG Diagram
» GCG Covenant

GCG WEEKLY QUESTIONS

Discussion Questions: Colossians 1:21-23
posted on Sunday, February 8th by Joe

  1. According to Colossians 1:21, what was our condition prior to our union with Christ? Paul mentions three things. Discuss each one.  
  2. Jesus Christ accomplished our redemption and reconciliation nearly 2,000 years ago through his life, death on the cross, and resurrection. When do sinners, who are by nature at enmity with God, come to be reconciled to God, and how?
  3. What is the difference between redemption and reconciliation? When it comes to our salvation in Christ Jesus, how are the two things related? 
  4. According to Colossians 1:22, how did Christ reconcile us to God? Why did the Son of God have to assume a body of flesh (a human nature)? With this doctrine in mind, why is faith in Christ the only way to be saved?
  5. According to Colossians 1:22b, what was the end goal of Christ’s death on the cross? He died “in order to” do what? 
  6. In what sense are we presently “holy and blameless and above reproach before [God]”? In what senses is this a future reality?  
  7. Why did Paul qualify his statement concerning our reconciliation in Christ Jesus with the words found in Colossians 1:23?
  8. How do you plan to apply this text to your life today?

Discussion Questions: Baptist Catechism 7 (Part 3)
posted on Sunday, February 8th by Joe

  1. Discuss different ways to categorize the attributes or perfections of God. 
  2. What is the difference between the communicable and incommunicable attributes of God? Which of the attributes listed in Baptist Catechism 7 belong to each category?
  3. What does it mean that God is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in His holiness? 
  4. What does it mean that God is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in His justice?
  5. What does it mean that God is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in His goodness?
  6. What does it mean that God is infinite, eternal, and unchangeable in His truth?
  7. How do these attributes of God make you feel? Do they make you tremble? Do they bring peace? What does Jesus and his work on the cross have to do with this?

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