✝️ Words That Shaped the Gospel

A 10-Week Devotional + Group Study Series Theme: From Accusation → Reconciliation → Identity → Calling

🧱 Part 1: The Weight of Accusation (Weeks 1–3)

Exposing the need for rescue and the gospel's power to answer the accusation

1. Lex Semper Accusat (The Law Always Accuses)
   • Not Greek, but a vital theological setup (Latin)
   • Scriptures: Romans 3:19–20, Galatians 3:10, James 2:10
   • Theme: The role of the Law in showing us our guilt
2. Dikaioō (δικαιόω) – Justify / Declare Righteous
   • Scriptures: Romans 3:24–26, Titus 3:7
   • Theme: God as the just Judge who justifies the ungodly
3. Tetelestai (τετέλεσται) – It is finished / Paid in Full
   • Scriptures: John 19:30, Colossians 2:13–15
   • Theme: The death of Christ cancels every record of condemnation

🤝 Part 2: The Power of Reconciliation (Weeks 4–6)

Moving from forgiveness to restored relationship

4. Apolutrōsis (ἀπολύτρωσις) – Redemption / Ransom Payment
   • Scriptures: Ephesians 1:7, Romans 3:24, Mark 10:45
   • Theme: Freedom purchased through Christ’s blood
5. Katallagē (καταλλαγή) – Reconciliation / Peace between enemies
   • Scriptures: Romans 5:10–11, 2 Corinthians 5:18–21
   • Theme: Enemies of God made beloved children
6. Charis (χάρις) – Grace / Unearned Favor
   • Scriptures: Ephesians 2:8–9, Romans 5:20–21
   • Theme: Grace as both the source and sustaining power of salvation

🪞 Part 3: The Gift of New Identity (Weeks 7–8)

Exploring who we become through the gospel

7. Agapē (ἀγάπη) – Unconditional Love
   • Scriptures: Romans 5:5, 1 Corinthians 13, 1 John 4:9–10
   • Theme: Loved with the very love of God
8. Doulos (δοῦλος) – Servant / Slave
   • Scriptures: Romans 6:22, Philippians 1:1, Galatians 1:10
   • Theme: True freedom is found in surrender

🚀 Part 4: The Call to Bold Participation (Weeks 9–10)

Living out the gospel in power, community, and purpose

9. Parrēsia (παρρησία) – Boldness / Freedom of Access
   • Scriptures: Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 3:12
   • Theme: Confident access to God as sons and daughters
10. Koinōnia (κοινωνία) – Fellowship / Participation / Sharing

• Scriptures: Acts 2:42, Philippians 3:10, 1 John 1:3
• Theme: Life together in Christ — sharing His sufferings, His mission, and His joy