How one lives is an expression of his values. Therefore, when people pursue hospitality toward strangers, they are demonstrating the values that cause them to be hospitable. Specifically, three values are expressed by the practice of hospitality. These are 1) the priority of the person, 2) the supremacy of love, and 3) the gospel.

Romans 12:9-13

Christians are called to be hospitable. Hospitality is simply the love of strangers. We can express our love for strangers by simply introducing ourselves and getting to know them. Although hospitality sometimes comes at a cost, it has many benefits. Specifically, hospitality affords for unity and fellowship among the body and for the exercise of spiritual gifts. In addition, hospitality towards those who don’t know Christ is a great opportunity for evangelism.

Romans 12:9-21

“Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality” (Romans 12:10-13).

“Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward” (2 John 8).

Order of events:

TFC Camp sharing

Exhortation on 2 John 8

Topic: The constitutional nature of man–the elements of human nature and the origin of the soul

Matthew 28:18-20

What does baptism mean? This question will be examined in this part of a series on baptism.

Matthew 28:18-20

Jesus commands His followers to make disciples and baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Several questions arise concerning the rite of baptism:

Who should be baptized?

Why is baptism performed?

What does baptism mean? What does it accomplish?

How should it be performed and by what means?

When should baptism be performed?

The first two questions will be examined in this part of a series on baptism.

2 John