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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013). American pastor and founder of the Calvary Chapel movement, born in Ventura, California. After graduating from LIFE Bible College, he was ordained by the Foursquare Church and pastored several small congregations. In 1965, he took over a struggling church in Costa Mesa, California, renaming it Calvary Chapel, which grew from 25 members to a network of over 1,700 churches worldwide. Known for his accessible, verse-by-verse Bible teaching, Smith embraced the Jesus Movement in the late 1960s, ministering to hippies and fostering contemporary Christian music and informal worship. He authored numerous books, hosted the radio program "The Word for Today," and influenced modern evangelicalism with his emphasis on grace and simplicity. Married to Kay since 1947, they had four children. Smith died of lung cancer, leaving a lasting legacy through Calvary Chapel’s global reach and emphasis on biblical teaching
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Chuck Smith emphasizes God's profound love for humanity as expressed in Malachi 1:2, illustrating that God's love is unfathomable and manifested through our calling, salvation, and future reign. He addresses the common question of God's love during times of trial and suffering, urging believers to recognize the depth of God's provision and care even amidst challenges. Smith encourages the congregation to reflect on whether they are asking the right questions about God's love in their lives.
Malachi 1:2
I. "I HAVE LOVED YOU, SAITH THE LORD." A. "For God so loved the world He gave..." 1. God's love unfathomable. Rom. 8: 35. 2. Unsearchable riches of love. Eph. 3:17. B. His love manifested by: 1. Our calling. a. Why should God allow you to hear? 2. Our salvation. a. Provision made for our sins. 3. Our present position. a. Sons of God. 4. Our future reign. a. Preserving our needs etc. 5. Preserving of our lives. a. Supplying our needs etc. II. WHEREIN HAST THOU LOVED US? A. Love questioned. 1. When trials oppress us sorely. a. Financial problems. b. Physical sufferings. 2. When we see prosperity of ungodly. 3. Under extreme pressure from Satan. III. HAVE WE THE RIGHT QUESTION?
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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013). American pastor and founder of the Calvary Chapel movement, born in Ventura, California. After graduating from LIFE Bible College, he was ordained by the Foursquare Church and pastored several small congregations. In 1965, he took over a struggling church in Costa Mesa, California, renaming it Calvary Chapel, which grew from 25 members to a network of over 1,700 churches worldwide. Known for his accessible, verse-by-verse Bible teaching, Smith embraced the Jesus Movement in the late 1960s, ministering to hippies and fostering contemporary Christian music and informal worship. He authored numerous books, hosted the radio program "The Word for Today," and influenced modern evangelicalism with his emphasis on grace and simplicity. Married to Kay since 1947, they had four children. Smith died of lung cancer, leaving a lasting legacy through Calvary Chapel’s global reach and emphasis on biblical teaching