Conference audio and notes are available the annual PA Men’s and Women’s retreat, hosted by Fairview Bible Church- Erie, PA March 13-15, 2019.
For the general session and men’s classes, Gene’s topic was “Redeeming the Time” – which comes from Eph 5:15-16 “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
For women’s classes, Nan taught “Safeguarding Your Soul” – motivated by Phi 2:5 “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus.”
Gene Cunningham - April 8, 2000
Simplicity in Christ #2
2Co 11:3—The devil is "crafty"; he is working every angle. Adam and Eve had the ultimate in simplicity, but what we have today is much better. Simplicity means devotion, "if your eye is single." This leads to purity. Hapote in the Greek translated, "simplicity," means "purity, devotion, or single-mindedness." Col 3:22; Eph 6:5; Mat 6:22; 2Co 1:12-13; and Luk 11:34, all point to "godly sincerity" as our need for focus on Him. There's a freeness to give in simplicity. Grace is that way—open-handed, extravagant (Rom 12:8; Jam 1:5). Simplicity is a lifestyle (2Co 1:12-13). Life applies God's grace. There are no hidden motives with Paul. When truth is the guide and grace is the motivation, you have simplicity. Without that you are enslaved (Gal 5:1-9).
Scripture References: Matthew 6:22, Ephesians 6:5, Colossians 3:22, Galatians 5:1-9, James 1:5, Romans 12:8, Luke 11:34
From Series: "2018 AYC Ladies Classes"
Nan Cunningham spoke to the ladies at the 2018 AYC Camp.