Men's Convention 1998

Carson looks at different areas that Christ's love should be the model of. 1. Self-sacrifice 2. It's goal 3. It's self interest 4. It's typological fulfillment, Cassette label reads : "A family man (Ephesians 5:15-6:4) Don Carson 1998 MKC tape 807"

Carson explores the importance of how and who we imitate from Philippians 2:19-3:21. 1. Emulate those who are interested in the well-being of others 2. Emulate those who have proved those in hardship 3. Emulate those who's constant confident and boast is in Jesus, and in nothing else 4. Emulate those who's mind is on Christ 5. Become someone who model's Christ, Cassette label reads : "A mature man (Philippians 2:19-3:21) 1998 MKC tape 806"

Carson looks at how to live a godly life, especially within the context of trials. 1. When you are struggling under trials, remember the Christian's goals 2. When you confess God's sovereignty, do not mis-undertand God's motives 3. When you feel abandoned and crushed, do not forget God's goodness, Cassette label reads : "A stable man (James 1:12-18) Don Carson 1998 MKC tape 805"

Carson speaks on Ephesians 6:10-20. He gives a detailed introduction and then explores the following points : 1. Know your enemy, for the war you are in is vast and subtle (v.10-13) 2. Know your equipment, because the weapons you use are stong and effective. Be strong in the Lord by putting on the armour of God (v.14-17) 3. Know your limitations, for the help you need is both yours and the church's. Our fight is against the devil himself. We can not do this alone, we must have the Lord's strength (v.18-20), Cassette label reads : "An Equipped man (Ephesians 6:10-20 Don Carson 1998 MKC tape 808"