On Sunday, October 19, 2025 Bruce Hess preached a message based on Romans 8:35, 38-39.  This message was part 2 of the “Blessed 2” series.  Below you will find questions related to this message for personal reflection or group discussion.

 

1. What do you think are some of God’s purposes in choosing to grant significant spiritual blessings to us as Christ followers?

 

2. Some people in the Christian world seem to embrace what one might call a “Hope so” salvation (it feels tentative to them). Others seem to embrace what one might call  “Know so” salvation (it is viewed as eternally assured).  Why the differences?  How does Scripture shed light on this?

 

3. What do you think are the reasons why Paul goes into so much detail in Romans 8:35, 37-39?

 

4. Ephesians 2:6-7 makes a startling claim about us as followers of Jesus. How much have you heard that principle taught?  What ramifications does our spiritual position have in our everyday life? How should it impact our lives? (take special note of Colossians 3:1-2; 5; 8-9; 12-17)

 

5. Bruce shared that John Stott said: Our confidence is not in our love for Him, which is frail, fickle, and faltering, but in His love for us, which is steadfast, faithful, and persevering. What are the ramifications of such a statement?

 

6. Take some time to praise our Heavenly Father for our great blessings (list some of them!).

Hey Wildwood Family!

Looks like the next day or two may be the last remnants of the “delayed fall” weather we’ve experienced for months.  I have to admit, I’m ready to start experiencing more cool weather. I truly love experiencing seasons that have distinct changes of weather!

As we said last week, fall means campouts and again Wildwood has organized both a Father-Daughter campout (October 24-26) and a Father-Son campout (November 7-9). I have great memories of those with my family, although there was yet to be a Father-Daughter campout when Rebekah and Emily were growing up. Take advantage of this opportunity—our kids grow up faster than we’re aware. You can sign up by going to wildwoodchurch.org/adult

Our facility expansion continues to make significant progress. The new south parking lot bridge is a joy to walk on. They will likely pour the pad for the new student/gym building next week. Also, the framing in the old gym continues to make significant progress (the lower level will be children’s expansion, the upper level will be a new large multi-purpose room).

I’m very excited about this Sunday’s message in the Blessed! 2 series.  We will be covering the blessing found in Romans 8:35, 37-39.  These verses conclude many of the blessings found in Romans 8 with a “veritable crescendo of the blessing of assurance and security” for you and me.  Man, it has been a RICH week preparing this message.

Come Sunday and be reminded of another of our great blessings from our Heavenly Father! We are reminded that, Nothing Can Separate us from the Love of God.

See you Sunday!!

Bruce