Goodness: Barnabas #fruitofthespirit #sermon #barnabas

We're glad you're here! First Baptist Arlington is a diverse, multi-generational Baptist church in downtown Arlington, TX. We're a body of believers who Glorify God by Following The Jesus Way together. We invite you to experience our family of faith by joining us online or in person at a service. -- If you're new to First Baptist Arlington, here are some helpful links: FBCA.org to connect with us FBCA.org/events to see upcoming events FBCA.org/apps to download our church app Text "follow" to (817) 518-6353 to tell us about a prayer request, learn more about FBCA or find community in your area. Brad Echols Summer 2026: Making a Difference July 5, 2026 Goodness: Barnabas Acts 9:26-27 What is GOOD? Competence – good at math Strength – good eyesight Behavior – good child Soundness – a good reason Worthiness – good old George Attractiveness – has good looks Genesis 1:31 Tov (טוֹב) perfectly functional, beautifully working, beneficial FLOURISHING - Character and Virtue “I always act to promote good in all circumstances, even in difficult and challenging situations.” “I am always able to give up some happiness now for greater happiness later.” Exodus 33:19 GOODNESS provides PROTECTION and PROCLAMATION John 8:2-11 GOODNESS of Jesus PROTECTION “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stoneat her.” PROCLAMATION “Then neither do I condemn you,”Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” Acts 11:23-24 Galatians 2:13 Acts 9:26-27 GOODNESS of Barnabas PROTECTION - Takes Saul PROCLAMATION -Tells Disciples GOODNESS is not safe. GOODNESS protects. GOODNESS proclaims. 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come... All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation... We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.” -- #love #jesus #church #faith #worship #scripture #foryou #christian #christianity #sermon #bible #sundaysermon