Theme | Thrive Camp

2023
Camp Theme

What "marks" the life of someone who has been born again?

Belief. Obedience. Love.

1 John 5:13 says, "I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life." The book of 1 John was written to Christian's in need of the assurance that the faith they had in Christ was genuine. He wanted the church to know they could know if their faith was genuine so that they might be sure of their salvation.

How could they know?

John argues that there are certain "marks" or "indicators" in the life of a person who has been born again. He says that a believer can draw assurance by examining their belief in Jesus, their obedience to His commands, and their love for one another.

This year, students at Thrive camp will be walking through the book of 1 John so that "they may know they have eternal life."

Who will be at camp this year?

CAMP SPEAKER:

Erik Reed

Erik is the Founder and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church (tjclive.com) in Lebanon, TN, a church that exists to show Jesus as incomparably glorious. He also founded Knowing Jesus Ministries (kjmin.org), a non-profit organization which exists to proclaim timeless truth for everyday life. Erik has been married to Katrina since 2002, and has three children: Kaleb (who went to be with the Lord on December 1st, 2019), Kaleigh Grace, and Kyra Piper.

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CAMP WORSHIP LEADER:

Matt Gaskin

Matt Gaskin is a worship leader based in Fort Worth, TX, and has been leading worship in churches, at camps, conferences, and various ministry events since 2012. He currently serves on staff at The Mount Church in Keller, TX. He desires to lead in the gathered worship of Jesus Christ and declare the good news of the gospel through Scripture and song. Matt is married to Cally, and they have a son named Crew.