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array_files[0]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bible%20Classes.htm","2010-03-11","27K","Bible Classes    ","",""," Bible Classes Here we offer audio and outlines from selected Bible classes which you may use for your own purposes. The audio resources are available for download in Windows Media Player (WMA) format, while the outlines are available in Microsoft Word (DOC), or Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT) format by selecting the appropriate underlined link. Normally (depending on your operating system), if you left mouse click on the link the application will launch (Windows Media Player, Word, QuickView, or PowerPoint) and you will hear or see the presentation as appropriate. If you want to save the presentation to your hard drive, right mouse click on the link, choose Save Target As... or Save Link As..., and select a place on your drive. Please feel free to copy these materials for your own private use or use in Bible teaching. You are encouraged to abide by the US Copyright laws and not use these materials for commercial and/or profit making activities. In addition, you are asked to remember to acknowledge the author and/or source of the material when you duplicate or otherwise use it. (These files may require you to wait a minute or two while they download.) This page updated: 3/11/10 By relevancy By date All words Any words Exact phrase CAPTIONBible Class Resources Bible Class TopicDownload Format A Study Of The Book Of Daniel (VII)(Terry Hicks – 3/10/10 pm)Windows Media Player (17.2MB) The New Testament Church (LXXVI)(Chris Simmons – 3/7/10 am)Windows Media Player (16.6MB) A Study Of The Book Of Daniel (VI)(Micky Galloway – 3/3/10 pm)Windows Media Player (17.5MB) The New Testament Church (LXXV)(Micky Galloway – 2/28/10 am)Windows Media Player (17.1MB) A Study Of The Book Of Daniel (V)(Micky Galloway – 2/24/10 pm)Windows Media Player (16.9MB) The New Testament Church (LXXIV)(Micky Galloway – 2/21/10 am)Windows Media Player (17.1MB) A Study Of The Book Of Daniel (IV)(Micky Galloway – 2/17/10 pm)Windows Media Player (17.3MB) The New Testament Church (LXXIII)(Micky Galloway – 2/14/10 am)Windows Media Player (16.8MB) A Study       ");
array_files[1]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/index.htm","2010-03-11","3K","Fifth Street East Church of Christ Home Page    ","",""," Fifth Street East Church of Christ Home Page The Fifth Street East church is made up of individuals that are committed to serving in Gods Kingdom. The New Testament is our guide in all matters of faith and practice. We do not follow any man made creed or book. The Christians who make up this congregation believe firmly that all men and women must commit themselves to following the Bible as their only guide and in doing so will be unified in a like precious faith (II Peter 1:1). Contact us at: church@fifthstreeteast.com This website is current as of: March 11, 2010 By relevancy By date All words Any words Exact phrase     ");
array_files[2]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/","2010-03-11","3K","Fifth Street East Church of Christ Home Page    ","",""," Fifth Street East Church of Christ Home Page The Fifth Street East church is made up of individuals that are committed to serving in Gods Kingdom. The New Testament is our guide in all matters of faith and practice. We do not follow any man made creed or book. The Christians who make up this congregation believe firmly that all men and women must commit themselves to following the Bible as their only guide and in doing so will be unified in a like precious faith (II Peter 1:1). Contact us at: church@fifthstreeteast.com This website is current as of: March 11, 2010 By relevancy By date All words Any words Exact phrase     ");
array_files[3]=new Array(0,4,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Living%20Soberly,%20Righteously,%20And%20Godly%20In%20This%20Present%20World.pdf","2010-03-10","453K"," Microsoft PowerPoint - Living Soberly, Righteously, And Godly In This Present World.pptx    ","","","1/31/2010 am General Context Speak things that are sound doctrine. (vs. 1) Older men & women to be Sober, Sound in faith. (vs. 2). Younger men & women to be taught Sound doctrine. (vs. 4-6) Titus to be a Pattern of good works. (vs. 7-8) Men & women of all ages to live in accord with Sound doctrine. (cf. vs. 10) Titus 2:11-14 What God has provided. Sacrifice. Jno. 3:16; Heb. 2:9; Rom. 3:23-26 Educates, instructs, trains (cf. 1 Tim. 1:8-11; 2:4 To expel from our lives ungodliness and worldly lusts. To live displaying changed relationships: To self. (Self-mastery) To neighbors. (Fairness) To God. (Devotion) How man is saved by grace. Eph. 2:8 Though faith. cf. Rom. 10:17 Grace that saves comes through faith­ by the word of God. Acts 20:32, 24; Rom. 5:1-2 Grace that saves through faith, works. Jms. 2:24-26; cf. Acts 10:34-35 The lawless immoral life is contrary to: The grace of God. Cf. 1 Tim. 1:8-11 The gospel of the grace of God. Acts 20:24 The word of His grace. Acts 20:32 Cf. Acts 3:13; 7:35 ­ To abrogate, forsake, or renounce a thing whether evil, Tit. 2:12, or good, 1 Tim. 5:8; 2 Tim. 3:5; Rev. 2:13; 3:8. Aparneomai ­ to affirm that one has no connection with. cf. Mt. 26:34-35,75 (Strong) To deny oneself. Mt. 16:24 (Vines) Implied is a deliberate renunciation of world passions. Asebeu ­ General impiety (Rom. 1:18ff; Tit. 2:12. Without reverence for God Rom. 5:6. (Vines) Progressive. cf. 2 Tim. 2:16 Must eliminate ALL ungodliness. Col. 3:5ff Why must we deny ALL ungodliness? God of this world will blind us. 2 Cor. 4:4 Will not inherit the kingdom of heaven. Gal. 5:19ff 1 1/31/2010 am Worldly ­ of or pertaining to this world, the natural and fleshly realm. Lusts ­ Strong desires, especially strong desires that are evil and grow out of fleshly appetites. Includes: Lust for unholy riches. 1 Tim. 6:6f; Mt. 6:19f Sinful pleasures & evil habits. Heb. 11:24f All wickedness. Tit. 3:3 We must deny ALL UNGODLINESS AND WORLDLY LUSTS. Col. 3:9; Gal. 5:24 Sophronos ­ With sound mind. ... To possess control over ones mind,       ");
array_files[4]=new Array(0,4,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Taking%20Heed%20Lest%20You%20Fall%20(Part%202).pdf","2010-03-10","102K"," Microsoft PowerPoint - Taking Heed Lest You Fall.pptx    ","","","1/31/2010 pm Possibility of Falling Away The Warnings of the Text: · Heb. 3:12; 4:11; 10:26-29 10:26· 1 Cor. 9:27 · Gal. 4:9; 5:4 · 2 Pet. 2:14-15, 20-22 2:1420· 1 Tim. 1:19-20; 4:1; 5:8; 6:10, 21 1:19· 2 Tim. 2:18 Possibility of Falling Away Possibility of Falling Away Could Happen To You! How Far it is Possible to Go? Possible to go beyond repentance (Heb. 6:1-6) 6:1Possible to lose soul eternally (Heb. 10:27-29) 10:27- People Change Strong ­ become ­ Weak (1 Sam. 10:24; 13:8f) Godly ­ become ­ Ungodly (Tit. 2:12) Believer ­ become ­ Unbeliever (Heb. 3:12f) Faithful ­ become ­ Unfaithful (Rev. 2:10) Evidences of Falling Away Neglect study of word (Heb. 5:12-14) 5:12Less prayer to God (Dan. 6:10; 1 Thess. 5:17) Growing fondness for worldly pleasure (2 Tim. 3:1-5) 3:1Making excuses for neglect (Luke 14:16-24) 14:16A tendency toward being discontent (1 Tim. 6:8) Lack of interest in salvation of others (Psa. 126:5,6) Causes of Falling Away Mixed marriages (Neh. 13:26) Love of money (Mt. 26:14-25; 1 Tim. 6:10) 26:14Reverting to sinful practices (Acts 8:9-24) 8:9Returning to false religion (Gal. 5:1, 4; 4:21) Association with evil (Luke 22:54-62) 22:54Love of the world (2 Tim. 4:10) Self satisfaction (Rev. 3:14-22) 3:14Modernistic education (1 Cor. 1:18-31) 1:18Gradually missing services (Heb. 10:25) Part Two 1 1/31/2010 pm Preventing Falling Away Preventing Falling Away What The Church Can Do · Teaching (Mt. 28:20; Acts 20:28) · Encouragement (Heb. 10:24) · Elders watch for souls (Heb. 13:7, 17) 17) ·Bible classes, Home Studies, Books, Classes, Books, Gospel Meetings, Computer lessons, Tapes, Etc. What The Individual Can do · Examine self (2 Cor. 13:5) · Faithful in attendance (Heb. 10:24-25; Jms. 4:17) 10:24Jms. · Strive to grow (2 Pet. 1:5-11) 1:5· Pray daily (Luke 18:1) · Study daily (Acts 17:11) · Avoid every form of evil (1 Thess. 5:22) Results of Falling Away Returning From Falling Away Worse than at beginning (2 Pet. 2:20-22) 2:20Worthy of sorer punishment (Heb. 10:26-29) 10:26Lost in hell (Mt. 13:41-42) 13      ");
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array_files[9]=new Array(0,4,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/The%20Way%20Of%20Escape%20(Part%201).pdf","2010-03-10","142K"," Microsoft PowerPoint - The Way Of Escape.pptx    ","","","2/21/2010 am Emergency Escape! · Some things we need to know: ­Where it is! ­When to use it! ­Why to use it! ­How to use it! The Way of Escape 1 Corinthians 10:13 1 2 What is Temptation? · ­ ­ Temptation Defined · to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline:-assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try. ­ Strong It is a trial, a test of ones faithfulness James 1:2 1 Peter 1:6-7 1:6- · Abraham was tried (tempted) ­ Genesis 22:1-13 · Hebrews 11:17; James 2:21-22 3 4 Who or What Tempts Us? · Not God! ­ He cannot tempt us! · James 1:13 Enticement · Greek ­ deleazo: James 1:14 deleazo: ­ Strongs ­ to entrap, allure, beguile, entice · Genesis 3:13 serpent beguiled me... ­ God is the source of all good things! · James 1:17 · 1 John 1:5 ­ Thayer ­ to bait, to catch by bait. · He allows us to be tried! ­ Job 1, 2 · Satan uses bait (lures) to catch us! ­ wiles (trickery) · Eph. 6:11 stand against the wiles of the devil 5 6 1 2/21/2010 am Progression of Temptation! · But each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. Then the lust when it hath conceived, it beareth sin: and the sin, when it is fullgrown, bringeth forth death. ­ James 1:14-15 1:14- Three Points of Temptation · ­ ­ ­ · ­ 1 John 2:15-16 2:15Lust of the flesh - fleshly desire Lust of the eyes - looks good Pride of life - a reason to glory Used by the Devil from the beginning! Genesis 3:1-6 3:1- · Fruit of Temptation = SIN then DEATH! ­ Romans 6:23 7 8 Gen. 3:6 Analyzed · good for food · Lust of the flesh · pleasant to the eyes · Lust of the eyes · desired to make one wise · Pride of life Question??? · Is it a sin to be tempted? ­ Jesus was tempted ­ Mt. 4:1-11 · Remember! ­ James 1:14-15 NO!! · WHY NOT?? But each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. Then the lust, when it hath conceived, beareth sin: and the sin, when it is fullgrown, bringeth forth death. 10 9 Progression of Temptation! · But each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. Then the       ");
array_files[10]=new Array(0,4,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Premillennialism%20(Part%201).pdf","2010-03-10","271K"," Microsoft PowerPoint - Premillennialism (Part 1).pptx    ","","","2/21/2010 pm Introduction: Lesson 1 GENERAL DEFINITION: It is fundamentally the idea... 1. That Jesus came into the world to set up his kingdom among men, but the Jews rejected Him, thus he set up His church as an alternate plan and went back to heaven from which he will come again to set up His kingdom. 2. That there will be a literal one thousand year period during which Jesus Christ shall occupy this earth and reign in Jerusalem on Davids literal throne... 3. That the Jews will return to Palestine and Christ will rule over them in a material kingdom... 4. That this thousand years stands between the second coming of Christ and the final judgment of all. DE A D Meeting Satan Loosed J. W. T. Israel Church Age 7 years tribulation Millennium J R RT Denies that Christ is reigning now. l. We are now a kingdom of priests. Rev. 1:5-6. 2. We are now reigning on the earth. Rev. 5:9-10. 3. The reign of Christ is present and continuous. I Corinthians 15:24-26. a. Death not destroyed until all dead are raised. cf. Isaiah 25:8; Hosea 13:14. Annuls the gospel dispensation ... the Last Days. 1. Dispensation: sometimes used in the sense of a system of principles and institutions that belong to an age of time. cf. Ephesians 1:10. Resurrection 2. N.T. teaches that the present age is the last days and is the last dispensation of time. a. Hebrews 1:1-2 b. Joel 2:28; Acts 2:16-17; cf. 2 Peter 3:2-4; 1 Timothy 4:1 c. cf. Last day of John 5:28-29; I Thessalonians 1:4-10. 1 2/21/2010 pm Makes God false to his promise. 1. The kingdom was promised at a certain time and was so announced and preached by John and Jesus. a.O. T. Prophecies of Isaiah 2 and Daniel 2. b. Prophecies of John...Mt. 3:1-3; Jesus Mt. 4:17; apostles Matt. 10:5-7; 70 disciples Luke 10:9 c.The time is fulfilled. Mark 1:14-15; Mark 9:1; Luke 24. 2     ");
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array_files[35]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_2-21-10.htm","2010-03-08","8K","Bulletin Article for February 21, 2010    ","",""," Bulletin Article for February 21, 2010 “Be Ye Angry And Sin Not” by Micky Galloway In Ephesians 4:26-27, Paul wrote, “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: neither give place to the devil.” Anger is not always a sin. God’s anger, even His fierce anger was cited often in the Old Testament. Jesus also became angry. “And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved at the hardening of their heart …” (Mark 3:5). Being like Jesus means developing the right kind of anger and controlling it rather than trying to eliminate all anger. In the context of Genesis 4, God asked Cain, “Why art thou wroth (angry NASV)? and Why is thy countenance fallen?” (Genesis 4:6-7). These questions were asked in an effort to prevent sin. If Cain could only realize the “why” of his anger, he would realize that it was caused by his substitution of his own sacrifice for what God desired. Who was really justified to be angry but God himself? Cain’s anger was caused by envy. Abel’s sacrifice was accepted; his was not. Sound familiar? Compare this to our justification for anger. He prospered and I did not; they listen to him and not me; he was invited and I wasn’t; they compliment him and ignore me. Often we mask our anger by saying, “my feelings are hurt.” Beware! The saying, “Anger with a selfish root always bears bitter fruit,” is true. You must correct the “why” of anger or “sin lies at the door” (Genesis 4:7 NKJV). This is the first time the word “sin” is used in the Bible. It literally means, “missing the mark.” It has become a real threat to man and is likened to a wild beast that is crouching at the door ready to strike. What a warning! Anger can never be right while the “why” is wrong. “Be ye angry, and sin not …” is not a commandment to be angry, but rather, the sentence warns of anger’s inherent dangers. In your anger “sin not … neither give place to the devil” (Ephesians 4:27). What does it mean to “give place to the devil?” “Do not yield to the suggestions and temptations of Satan,       ");
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array_files[37]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_3-7-10.htm","2010-03-08","14K","Bulletin Article for March 7, 2010    ","",""," Bulletin Article for March 7, 2010 Is The Doctrine Of Christ Binding Today? by Chris Simmons In a recent article, a gentleman named Dan Billingsly raised the issue as to whether what Jesus taught during His ministry is binding on us today. In this article he sets forth that “none of the teaching in MMLJ/BC (i.e., the four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John – before the cross - CS) is New Testament teaching or doctrine.” In his conclusion he goes on to state, “New Testament truth: none of the teaching in MMLJ/BC is New Testament doctrine. Any New Testament gospel preacher, elder, deacon, Bible class teacher, or Christian who teaches any doctrine from MMLJ/BC as the New Testament teaching of Christ and seeks to bind it on the Lord’s New Covenant church today – rejects the teaching of Christ and the apostles, and denies the true New Testament doctrine of Christ.” Mr. Billingsly is categorically rejecting any use of the gospels in the life of a Christian today and that I would most stringently deny. Mr. Billingsly spends a great deal of his article discussing the historical setting of the gospels and much of what he states I do not oppose. What I’m not arguing with and whole-heartedly agree with includes these key points: Jesus Christ, being a Jew, did in fact live under the Old Law and was responsible for obeying the Old Law. This He did perfectly, without sin (Heb. 4:14-16). We read throughout the four gospels of Jesus and His chosen apostles observing various tenets of the Old Law as his parents raised Him to do (Luke 2:41). The end of the Old Covenant was marked by the death of Christ and was in full effect until then (Colossians 2:14). Salvation and forgiveness of sins through the blood of Christ was obviously not possible until Jesus shed His blood (Hebrews 9:14-22) upon the cross. It is also granted that during His ministry, the kingdom had not yet been established (Mark 9:1) and that all references to the kingdom in the gospels are always to something in the near future with repeated occurrences of the       ");
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array_files[39]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin.htm","2010-03-08","5K","Weekly Bulletin Article Archive    ","",""," Weekly Bulletin Article Archive We publish a weekly two to four page bulletin entitled I Press. We do have a mailing list for the bulletin and you are welcome to a free subscription. Just e-mail us or send a note to the address listed on the Home page. We mail out all the bulletins for a month in a bundle at the end of each month. Or, just read the articles on-line by selecting a date below. These articles are easily copied, just click on the appropriate date, highlight the article with your mouse, and paste it into your word processing program. If you do use our articles, please be sure to abide by US Copyright law and give the proper credit for the article(s). CAPTIONWeekly Bulletin Article Archive CAPTIONChoose A Year Contact us at: church@fifthstreeteast.com This page updated: 3/8/10 By relevancy By date All words Any words Exact phrase     ");
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array_files[44]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_1-17-10.htm","2010-01-17","6K","Bulletin Article for January 17, 2010    ","",""," Bulletin Article for January 17, 2010 Christ Our Redeemer by Micky Galloway The prophet Isaiah said, “And a Redeemer will come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith Jehovah” (Isaiah 59:20). Job said, “But as for me I know that my Redeemer liveth, And at last he will stand up upon the earth” (Job 19:25). The word “redeemer” is not found in the New Testament, though the idea is clearly there. Paul tells us that the Lord “gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works” (Titus 2:14). The one who redeems would certainly be a redeemer. One who pays the price of redemption would also be called a redeemer; and Peter tells us that this is what Christ did. “Knowing that ye were redeemed, not with corruptible things, with silver or gold, from your vain manner of life handed down from your fathers; but with precious blood, as of a lamb without spot, (even the blood) of Christ” (I Peter 1:18-19). That Christ is our Redeemer has been the theme of many of our songs. “Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it! Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed through His infinite mercy, His child and forever, I am. Redeemed, Redeemed, Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed, Redeemed, His child, and forever, I am.” “Christ, our Redeemer, died on the cross, Died for the sinner, paid all his due, All who receive Him need never fear, Yes, He will pass, will pass over you.” There isn’t a sweeter theme or one more pleasant to the ear of the child of God. What is redemption? The apostle Paul wrote that we are, “justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” (Romans 3:24). From Vines Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words we learn that there are two words translated “redeem” or “redemption” in the New Testament. 1. Exagorazo, “‘to buy’ … denotes ‘to buy out’ … especially of purchasing a slave with a view to his freedom.” 2. Lutroo, “‘to release on receipt of ransom’ … ‘to release by pa      ");
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array_files[52]=new Array(0,4,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Memories.pdf","2010-01-09","79K"," Microsoft PowerPoint - Memories.pptx    ","","","12/14/2009 am Memories That Prevent Ecclesiastes 12:1ff Memories 2 Peter 1:12-15; 3:1-2 1:12- 3:1- Teach the younger. Deut. 6:10-12 6:10Remember thy Creator How? cf. Ex. 12; Josh 4 cf. When? Youth onward. Ps. 90:12 Why? Prov. 22:6 Memories That Prevent Ecclesiastes 12:1ff Remember Lots wife. Luke 17:32 Examples: Joseph. Gen. 39:8-9 39:8Moses. Heb. 11:24-25 11:24Daniel. Dan. 1:8 Timothy. 2 Tim. 1:5-6 1:5- Memories That Cure Examples: Peters memory caused him to repent. Luke 22:31ff; 61 Prodigal Son remembered home. Luke 15 Forget God and we are doomed. Hosea 4:6; Jer. 2:32; 13:25 Memory needs to be stirred. 2 Pet. 1:12ff; 3:1-2; 3:1Rev. 2:5 Lords Supper serves to keep afresh in our memory the suffering and saving power of Christ. Luke 22:19 Memories That Torment Examples: David. Sorrow of his sin with Bathsheba. Ps. 51 Sorrow over Absalom. 2 Sam. 18:31-33 18:31- Conclusion: To the end that we may escape a memory that will torment forever, let us have a memory that prevents and cures. Jews in captivity. Ps. 137 Jews when returning saw the destroyed temple. Ezra 3:12; Haggai 2:3 Son Remember. Luke 16:25 Death has no power over memory. Mt. 25 1     ");
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array_files[74]=new Array(0,4,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Baptism.pdf","2009-12-13","85K"," Microsoft PowerPoint - Baptism.pptx    ","","","12/6/2009 am Baptism Involved In Obedience Baptism Romans 6:1-11 Starting place Rom. 10:13ff Confess Repent Rom. 10:8-10 Luke 13:3 Be S Baptized A Acts 2:38 Believe John 8:24 Hear Rom. 10:17 1 L V A T I O N 2 N.T. BAPTISM Always a RESPONSE AFTER... ·Preaching (8:35-36) ·Receiving the word (2:41) ·Belief (8:12) ·Repentance (2:38) ·Confession (8:37-38) B A P T I S M 3 N.T. BAPTISM Always BEFORE... Salvation. Mk. 16:15-16; 1 Pet. 3:21; cf. Mt. 28:18ff 4 Characteristics of N.T. Baptism Requires Water. Acts 10:47, Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized. . . Acts 8:36, See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized? Characteristics of N.T. Baptism For Salvation ­ Mk. 16:16 Now Saves Us ­ 1 Pet. 3:21 Into Christs Death ­ Rom. 6:3 For Remission Of Sins ­ Acts 2:38 For Washing Away Sin ­ Acts 22:16 Body Of Sin Done Away ­ Rom. 6:6 5 Requires Much Water. John 3:23 Requires Going Down Into & Coming Up Out Of Water. Acts 8:38-39 Requires A Burial. Rom. 6:4 To Be Born Again ­ John 3:5 6 1 12/6/2009 am Characteristics of N.T. Baptism · Necessary to entrance into the kingdom. ­ John 3:5 Characteristics Of N.T. Baptism · Puts One Into Christ ­ Galatians 3:27, For as many of you as · Raised with Christ. ­ Colossians 2:11-12 were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. · Results in putting on Christ. ­ Gal. 3:27 · Adds One To Christs Church ­ Acts 2:47. praising God and having favor · Raised to walk in new life. ­ Rom. 6:4 · Made alive to God in Christ. ­ Rom. 6:11 7 with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. (NKJV) Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three 8 thousand souls were added to them (2:41) Characteristics of N.T. Baptism · Into One Body Corinthians were baptized into Christ after hearing and believing (Acts 18:8; cf. 1 Cor. 6:11) Design of Water Baptism Regarding Sinner & Christ · Baptized into Christ, Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:27 · In Christ... · All spiritual blessings, Eph. 1:3 · Redemption, Eph. 1:7 All things ne      ");
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array_files[103]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Gospel_Meetings.htm","2009-11-09","15K","Schedule of Gospel Meetings    ","",""," Schedule of Gospel Meetings We schedule at least two Gospel Meetings per year. We provide these as an opportunity to study a particular subject in greater detail than in our regular assemblies. The lessons are usually kept to a fairly basic level of Biblical understanding. In that way we can use this time to help teach those who are wanting to learn more about God and His message for us. We invite you to join us in these meetings. You will receive a warm and honest welcome. Look over on the Sermons page to find audio recordings of the latest of these lessons and on the Sermon Outlines page for PowerPoint slides. All of the lessons taught during these Gospel Meetings are recorded on CD and cassette tape. If you would like any of them, just send your request to us via e-mail or snail mail. Well get the recordings out to you right away. There is no charge for this. By relevancy By date All words Any words Exact phrase CAPTIONUpcoming Gospel Meetings DatesTopicSpeaker Spring 2010TBDTBD CAPTIONPrevious Gospel Meetings DatesTopicSpeaker November 1-6, 2009Lessons Learned From The ValleySunday AM Bible Study - Bart Campbell (Globe, AZ) - The God Of This WorldSunday AM - Bart Campbell - The Valley Of TemptationSunday PM - Bart Campbell - The Valley Of DeathMonday - Jay Horsley (Lompoc, CA) - The Valley Of DespairTuesday - Bob Dodson (Hemet, CA) - The Deadly Plains Of CompromiseWednesday - Mitch Brown (Inyokern, CA) - In The Valley But Not ForsakenThursday - Glendol McClure (Antioch, CA) - Why Bad Things Happen To Good PeopleFriday - Gailen Evans (Santa Paula, CA) - The Mountain Top Of Glory March 29 - April 3, 2009The Growth Of The ChurchBobby WitheringtonSunday AM Bible Study - Take The Stumbling Block Out Of The Way Of My PeopleSunday AM - The Bible - How We Received It, Why I Believe ItSunday PM - The Church And Its Challenges In A Modern WorldMonday - Things A Local Church Must Do If It Is To GrowTuesday - The Divine Process For Local Church GrowthWednesday - The Blessings And Responsibilities Of Local Church Membe      ");
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array_files[123]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_10-18-09.htm","2009-11-01","7K","Bulletin Article for October 18, 2009    ","",""," Bulletin Article for October 18, 2009 Jehovah-Shammah – “The LORD Is There” (Part 2) by Chris Simmons In last week’s article, the question was discussed: How important to us is it that God go with us each step of our lives? The context of Exodus 33:12-16 was considered where we read of God’s promise that, “My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest” followed by Moses response to God when he said, “If Thy presence does not go with us, do not lead us up from here. For how then can it be known that I have found favor in Thy sight, I and Thy people? Is it not by Thy going with us, so that we, I and Thy people, may be distinguished from all the other people who are upon the face of the earth?” Moses realized that any journey without God is a journey not to be taken. If God is not there, neither should we. But God is there for those who are faithful to Him wherever they may be. Even when the young man Joseph had been betrayed by his brothers and had been sold into bondage in Egypt, the Lord was there with him “and rescued him from all his afflictions, and granted him favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, king of Egypt” (Acts 7:9-10). God is not bound by human boundaries or physical locations. Paul, as he addressed the idolatrous Athenians about their idol to the “unknown God” in Acts chapter seventeen, made sure to establish the fact with them that, “The God who made the world and all things in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands; neither is He served by human hands, as though He needed anything, since He Himself gives to all life and breath and all things” (Acts 17:24-25). The Lord is there in the church today but He is not bound to a particular physical habitation. Worship in the kingdom is not restricted to any physical location (John 4:21) but wherever faithful saints assemble (Hebrews 10:24-25) to worship God “in spirit and truth” (John 4:24), the Lord is there. Even Solomon, as he reflected upon the building of the temple of God, recognized that       ");
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array_files[132]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Schedule.htm","2009-10-03","2K","Schedule of Meeting Times    ","",""," Schedule of Meeting Times We meet at various times during the week to study the Bible, to sing, to pray, to edify, and to admonish one another. Meeting together in an assembly and in classes is something we all enjoy doing. In addition, we can read in the New Testament that we are admonished by God to do this when He says, consider one another to provoke unto love and good works (Hebrews 10:24). In the same paragraph He also says, not forsaking our own assembling together, as the custom of some is, but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day drawing nigh. Meeting Times: Sunday classes - 9:45am Sunday worship - 10:45am and 5:00pm Wednesday classes/worship - 7:00pm Contact us at: church@fifthstreeteast.com This page current as of: 1/12/09     ");
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array_files[170]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_8-9-09.htm","2009-09-12","6K","Bulletin Article for August 9, 2009    ","",""," Bulletin Article for August 9, 2009 Selecting Your Friends (Part 2) by Micky Galloway A good friend is a wonderful thing. Abraham bears the unique description of being a friend of God (II Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:23; James 2:23). What a great honor! We concluded our study last week with the statement, “A good friend is valuable, but the wrong kind of friends will ruin us.” Proverbs 13:20, “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed”(KJV). A good friend who will help us do right is worth every effort to keep. The warning of Paul in I Corinthians 15:33 is real, “Be not deceived: Evil companionships corrupt good morals.” As important as this is, how then can we select and maintain the right kind of friendships? Again, we turn to the Proverbs. A good friend doesn’t repeat everything he hears. “An ungodly man digs up evil, And it is on his lips like a burning fire. A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends” (Proverbs 16:27-28 NKJV). “He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends” (Proverbs 17:9 NKJV). Proverbs 29:20, “Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.” Some people carry instruments of life and death with them everyday. Policemen carry loaded guns, physicians wield powerful drugs. Surely these people have a keen sense of responsibility. We would not want such powerful tools in the hands of a fool! Yet everyone carries an equally powerful tool and its use is not reserved only for the wise, mature, responsible person. Truly, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (Proverbs 18:21). Gods law stated, “Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people” (Leviticus 19:16). Do not allow yourself to be someone’s garbage receptacle. Refuse to listen to gossip! The gossiper is a reputation assassin. The poet Jean Blewett has said: “The man who with the breath lent him by heaven Speaks words that soil the whiteness of life. Is but a mu      ");
array_files[171]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_8-16-09.htm","2009-09-12","6K","Bulletin Article for August 16, 2009    ","",""," Bulletin Article for August 16, 2009 Growing Up In The Church by Chris Simmons The title of this article is an accommodative expression frequently used to describe the childhood and teenage years of children whose parents are members of the Lord’s church. It is not to imply that the children are part of the Lord’s church aside from their own personal decision to render obedience to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Rather it describes children whose developmental years are characterized by regular and committed worship and Bible study under the leadership of their Christian parents. What are the benefits of being raised in the church? We can’t underestimate the benefits of growing up with a continual diet of God’s word. Just like the commercials on television, the opportunity to be raised on a consistent diet of the milk of God’s word is indeed, “priceless.” After Paul had established in the book of Romans that both Jews and Gentiles were in sin, the question evidently arose in the minds of some whether there was any “benefit” or “advantage” at all then to having a background as a Jew if both were lost in God’s sight. Paul replied in Romans 3:1 that the “benefit” or “advantage” was “great in every respect” in that “they were entrusted with the oracles of God.” In like manner, it should be a great advantage to be reared in a godly home. In the homes of Christians, both parents and children need to ensure that the opportunity is not wasted to “entrust” our children with a spiritual foundation built on the “oracles of God” or squander the great “benefit” and “advantage” given to them. What a blessing it can be to learn the books of the Bible at an early age and to begin to commit to memory when we’re young key passages of scripture from God’s word. What a benefit to have parents and Bible class teachers who instill essential lessons from both the Old and New Testaments from our earliest days of our childhood. Paul reminded Timothy of the advantages he had by being raised by a godly mother and grandmother in II Timothy       ");
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array_files[183]=new Array(0,4,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/The%20Tragedy%20Of%20Being%20Lost.pdf","2009-07-26","108K"," Microsoft PowerPoint - THE TRAGEDY OF BEING LOST.pptx    ","","","7/26/2009 am THE TRAGEDY OF BEING LOST The Tragedy of Carelessness ­ The Lost Sheep, Vs. 3-7. Thoughtlessness. The figure of the shepherd, sheep and sheepfold found many times in the scriptures. Isa. 53:6ff; Jno. 10:1ff.; Acts 20:28, etc. Heb. 2:1. Cf. Mt. 9: 36, a picture of a multitude that had no real purpose in life. Luke 15 The Tragedy of Carelessness ­ The Lost Sheep, Vs. 3-7. Absorption in other matters. Many are they who are carelessly absorbed in the treasures and pleasures of this life (cf. Lk. 8:14; 12:16-21; 14:15ff), or the complacency of denominational error (Col 2:8). The Tragedy of Carelessness ­ The Lost Sheep, Vs. 3-7. Lack of knowledge, spiritual interest and diligence. Give diligence 2 Tim. 2:15; Heb. 4:11; 2 Pet. 3:14 Take heed. cf. Amos 4:6ff; 1 Cor. 10:12; Col. 2:8; Heb. 3:12; 2 Pet. 1:19 Failure to do this means we are lost. Cf. Hosea 4:6; Isa. 5:6; Acts 17:30. The Tragedy of Uselessness ­ The Lost Coin. Vs. 8-10. This coin was of no value because it was out of circulation. The useless church member is a lost church member. Many have changed from useful vessels to into useless vessels, from vessels of honor to vessels dishonor (2 Tim. 2:20). Uselessness means: loss of zeal for the Lord, loss of concern for others, and loss of influence, (savor, Mt. 5:13; radiance, Mt. 5:14ff.) The useless member is ... the one who has quit (Lk. 9:62), fallen (Gal. 5:4), does not serve the purpose that God has for him (Mt. 25:24ff). The Tragedy of Willfulness ­ The Prodigal Son. Vs. 11-24. The Prodigal Son was lost willfully. He willfully asked for his portion of the substance. He willfully went into the far country. With his eyes wide open he went into sin. He willfully wasted his substance with riotous living. He had no one to blame but himself. 1 7/26/2009 am The Tragedy of Willfulness ­ The Prodigal Son. Vs. 11-24. The Prodigal Son was lost willfully. Rebellion and defiance of authority. Ex. 32; 2 Sam. 15-18 Morally: Ex. 32:7ff Doctrinally: Gen. 3; 1 Tim. 2:14; cf. 2 Pet. 2:1ff Exaltation of my will a      ");
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array_files[214]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_5-24-09.htm","2009-05-25","5K","Bulletin Article for May 24, 2009    ","",""," Bulletin Article for May 24, 2009 Developing A Mind To Work by Chris Simmons When Nehemiah returned with the Jews to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, he displayed the type of leadership that the world has always been in desperate need of. He led by example and motivated the people to “put their hands to the good work” (Nehemiah 2:17-18). Despite much opposition, they were successful in completing the wall because, as the scriptures note, “the people had a mind to work” (Nehemiah 4:6). Solomon also had much to say in the book of Proverbs about the need to be diligent workers rather than lazy sluggards. No doubt, Solomon had the opportunity to observe the work habits, both good and bad, as God’s Temple and his own palace were being constructed. Solomon offers us more than just his observations though, we read of the wisdom given to him by God of the need to have a mind to work. Consider the following words of Solomon on this subject. Proverbs 10:4-5, “Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.” When we are blessed to have the chance to work, we can’t afford to do so negligently. We also read Solomon’s words in Ecclesiastes 9:10, “whatever your hand finds to do, verily, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.” Unfortunately though, many today have found a way to get what they desire without making the effort to diligently work for it. Rest assured, God is displeased by such attitudes when men seek to “provide for his own” by means other than laboring with his hands (I Timothy 5:8; Ephesians 4:28). God’s word says such men are to be withdrawn from and are unworthy of the food they need to eat (II Thessalonians 3:6-12). Certainly there are temporal consequences when we approach our work in a negligent manner as an employer is not going to want to keep such an employee around for long. But mo      ");
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array_files[216]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_5-10-09.htm","2009-05-25","6K","Bulletin Article for May 10, 2009    ","",""," Bulletin Article for May 10, 2009 The Uncertainty Of Riches by Chris Simmons Solomon was a blessed man in many ways. He was blessed with not only the wisdom he asked God for but with material blessings unseen by man of his day (I Kings 5:13; 10:6-9, 23). With blessings come responsibilities and like most of us, Solomon didn’t always handle his responsibilities with complete faithfulness. It’s difficult to deal with prosperity and God knew that when the Israelites came into the promised land that they’d be challenged and tempted by their prosperity and the blessings He bestowed on them more than anything else (Deuteronomy 6:10-15; 8:7-18) to turn their hearts away from God. Blessed with wisdom and inspiration from God, Solomon had much to say about the temptations of riches and material prosperity and we would be wise to heed his words of wisdom on this subject. One point Solomon stressed about the material blessings of life is that they are temporal, fleeting and ultimately vanity. He wrote in Proverbs 27:23-24, “Know well the condition of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds; for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to all generations.” We need to take care of what God has blessed us with for the moment because nothing of this life lasts forever. He also wrote in Proverbs 23:4-7, “Do not weary yourself to gain wealth, cease from your consideration of it. When you set your eyes on it, it is gone. For wealth certainly makes itself wings, like an eagle that flies toward the heavens.” How much time do we spend in “consideration” of our financial blessings as compared to our consideration of our spiritual blessings? Where is our treasure and where is our heart (Matthew 6:20-21)? Today, everyone seeks riches that are certain and guaranteed to last. Such doesn’t exist and we should “cease from our consideration of it.” How many recently have seen their financial investments “make itself wings like an eagle” and fly away? Such is the nature of material riches and it should remind us to center our h      ");
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array_files[265]=new Array(0,4,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/3-The%20Christian%20And%20Challenges%20In%20A%20Modern%20World.pdf","2009-04-04","49K"," Microsoft PowerPoint - 3-The Christian And Challenges In A Modern World.pptx    ","","","Spring 2009 Gospel Meeting 3/29/2009 pm The Christian And Challenges In A Modern World The Bible and Modern Attacks Against the Home. The Bible and Personal Godliness and Righteousness. The Bible and Morality. The Bible and Medical Ethics. The Bible and the Media. The Bible and the Antichrist. The Bible and Authority. Definitions: Challenge: (Noun), Anything that claims or commands effort, interest, or feeling, World Book Dictionary. Challenging: (Adjective), That which puts ones strength, will, statements, findings, or evidence to a test; exacting, demanding, (ibid.). This Lesson ­ An Overview Of What Is To Come Intent: To alert us to many of the dangers and challenges which face us. A Sobering Fact: We have an Adversary, a formidable foe, I Peter 5:8-9. Satan works in many ways; also through people, II Corinthians 11:13-15. We must also battle the unseen, Eph. 6:12 Many Challenges in the Past Outward Persecution: Acts 7:54,58; 12:1; 13:50; 14:19; 16:22-23; 21:27; 23:12-13; Rev. 6:9-10. Internal Problems, Acts 6:1. Division, I Corinthians 1:10-13. Worldliness, I Corinthians 5:1. False Doctrine: Acts 15:1-2; Gal. 1:6; II Timothy 2:17-18; Col. 2:8; Rev. 2:14-15. Discouragement, Hebrews 12:1-4. Who is a Christian? Christ ­ ian (of, belonging to). Note I Corinthians 1:11-13. To be of Paul: ­ Paul had to be crucified for them ­ They had to be baptized in name of Paul Application ­ to be Of Christ: ­ Christ had to be crucified for us. ­ We must be baptized in His name. Baptism in the Name of Christ Demanded that: A person be a believer, Mark 16:16. A person be a penitent believer, Acts 2:38 A person confess his faith in Jesus, Acts 8:36-37. That one be baptized for the right reason, i.e, for the remission of sins, Acts 2:38. The Christian And Challenges In A Modern World 1 Spring 2009 Gospel Meeting 3/29/2009 pm A Christian also is: A Disciple, Acts 11:26. A member of the church, Acts 11:26; Matthew 16:18; I Peter 2:5. A member of the church who lives right, Titus 1:11-12. A Member of the church who is a regular wor      ");
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array_files[268]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_3-8-09.htm","2009-03-28","8K","Bulletin Article for March 8, 2009    ","",""," Bulletin Article for March 8, 2009 Companions And Friends by Chris Simmons Who we choose to associate with and who we decide to call our companions and friends will certainly have a most profound influence upon our life. Both Jesus and the apostle Paul compared the influence of those whom we associate with to that of leaven and its ability to impact change. We are to “beware of the leaven” of those who have our ear (Matthew 16:6-12) and must recognize the power of persuasion of those who we are close to (Galatians 5:8-9; cf. I Corinthians 5:6). Everyone has some important choices to make when it comes to who our friends are and there are varied consequences associated with each decision. Some of those consequences are temporal in nature, but we must focus on the fact that there are eternal repercussions to the companions and friends we choose. The book of Proverbs has much to say about friends and companions and we would be wise to consider this subject from an eternal perspective first and then a temporal one. The Hebrew word for “friend” is “rea” which W. E. Vine defines as “friend; companion … a rea is a ‘personal friend’ with whom one shares confidences and to whom one feels very close.” Often times, the same word is used in a wider sense and is translated “neighbor.” An example of this is found in Proverbs 27:9-10 where we learn that a true friend is someone that can actually be closer than family, “Oil and perfume make the heart glad, so a man’s counsel is sweet to his friend. Do not forsake your own friend or your father’s friend, and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity; better is a neighbor who is near than a brother far away.” For example, Joseph found those who afforded him more kindness and respect while in Egypt than he did from his own brothers. David found more care and concern from his friend Jonathan than he did from his own brethren. Solomon also wrote in Proverbs 18:24, “a man of many friends comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Wil      ");
array_files[269]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_2-22-09.htm","2009-03-28","7K","Bulletin Article for February 22, 2009    ","",""," Bulletin Article for February 22, 2009 Conditions by Micky Galloway Promises are easily made and sometimes easily broken. We should endeavor to carry out our promises. We must however, be careful not to make rash promises as we are reminded of the promises of Jephthah (Judges 11:30-31) and that of Herod (Matthew 14:7). God has made “precious and exceeding great promises” (II Peter 1:4). These promises certainly are not “rash” since they were in the mind of God before the foundation of the world. There are two classes of promises God has made. Some are unconditional. These are things no one can do anything about. Other promises God has made are conditional. These promises imply that man has everything to do with God fulfilling these promises. Consider some promises that are conditioned upon man’s obedience. (1) Forgiveness of sins is a conditional promise. God has promised remission of sins to those that believe on him. “To him bear all the prophets witness, that through his name every one that believeth on him shall receive remission of sins” (Acts 10:43). This is not to imply that “faith” is the only condition. Indeed, James wrote, “Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only” (James 2:24). Though “faith” is a condition (John 8:24), there are many other conditions that must be met before forgiveness is received. Jesus said that repentance is necessary to forgiveness. “I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all in like manner perish” (Luke 13:3). Confession is also a condition. The apostle Paul said, “for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation” (Romans 10:10). Jesus stated, “Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, him will I also confess before my Father who is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 10:32-33). Baptism is also a condition of forgiveness. Jesus said to the apostles, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the       ");
array_files[270]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_3-1-09.htm","2009-03-28","9K","Bulletin Article for March 1, 2009    ","",""," Bulletin Article for March 1, 2009 “Lean Not Upon Thine Own Understanding” by Micky Galloway “Trust in Jehovah with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding: In all thy ways acknowledge him, And he will direct thy paths.” This quotation is from Proverbs 3:5-6. We either believe this is true or we do not. The “understanding” is a natural faculty of man and is that which distinguishes him from all other creatures. Such things as the sea and moon and stars are governed by laws of which they know nothing. They have no understanding and follow their destiny wholly unconscious of the operations they perform. The beasts of the field and the fowls of the air have an instinct which often surprises us. But while it is wonderfully exact as far as it goes, it is limited; and admits no evidence of understanding. These things are no wiser now than when they went to Noah for shelter and to Adam for names. Job said, “But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding” (Job 32:8). By means of this endowment he can look backward and forward. He can examine and judge. He can choose to refuse or accept. He can consider principles, and duties in their circumstances, and actions in their moral bearings. There is no power that God will use to arbitrarily take these from man. This capacity, from the lowest degree of reason to the highest reach of intellect, is the gift of God, and should be cultivated by us as men and as Christians. We should rejoice that we live in a country and in an age that is so favorable to all kinds of information. It is a sad reproach to many, that in the midst of the availability of such knowledge they are found so ignorant. It must be the result of carelessness or indifference. Though we strive to improve our understanding, we are not to lean upon it. Obviously if there was no danger of doing this the warning would be needless. Men are often proud of their knowledge and often exalt it over others. Certainly, most of us would not want to be charged as being      ");
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array_files[272]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_3-22-09.htm","2009-03-28","9K","Bulletin Article for March 22, 2009    ","",""," Bulletin Article for March 22, 2009 The Patience of God by Chris Simmons We read in I Peter 3:20 that, …the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water. One hundred and twenty years prior to the flood, God had determined that the wickedness of man was more than He would tolerate. We read in Genesis 6:5, 7, …the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually … And the LORD said, I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land … for I am sorry that I have made them. During that period of time, of 120 years, the inspired Peter records that God exercised patience. According to His revealed will, patience is one of the divine attributes of God. Yet due to ignorance of Gods will, many fall prey to an incorrect understanding of Gods patience that could lead to devastating results. We need to understand, according to the scriptures, what the patience of God is for, and what it is not for. The patience of God is for the purpose of repentance. There were two things that we know took place during the 120 years after God had declared His divine indignation and wrath. One, God commanded Noah, and he obeyed, in the construction of the ark which was to be the means of salvation through the waters of the flood. Two, Noah preached. We read in II Peter 2:5 that God, …did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, when He brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly. Noah preached a message of righteousness to the ungodly world around him, that all who might believe, would repent and take advantage of the salvation being offered. God exercised patience in the days of Noah in the hope that some might be saved. In the end, in was just eight souls who were saved. Peter spoke affirmatively of Gods patience in II Peter 3 as Peter refuted the contention of       ");
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array_files[326]=new Array(0,4,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Temptation.pdf","2009-01-12","103K"," Microsoft PowerPoint - Temptation.pptx    ","","","1/11/2009 pm Temptation Temptation What is temptation? It is a trial, a test of ones faithfulness. (Jas. 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:6-7) 1:6What or who tempts a Christian? God is not the source, He cannot tempt us. (Jas. 1:13) He allows us to be tried. Temptation Satan is the source (Gen. 3:4-6; Mt. 4:13:44:111), using our own carnal desires against us. (Jas. 1:14) There are three avenues of temptation Avenues of Temptation What are the avenues of temptation? (1 John 2:15-16) 2:151) Lust of the eyes--looks good eyes-- 2) Lust of the flesh--carnal desire flesh-- 3) Pride of life--a reason to glory life-- The Process What is the process? (James 1:14-15). 1:14Temptation comes though enticement with our desires. Sin is the ultimate result. Entice Greek ­ Deleazo : Strongs ­ to entrap, allure, beguile, entice. Thayer ­ to bait, to catch by bait. Satan uses bait to catch us. Hes smart! 1 1/11/2009 pm Enduring the Trial How much can we endure? All of it! (1 Cor. 10:13) We can take confidence in knowing that God will never allow is to be tempted beyond that which we can endure. So theres no excuse for us. Sin and Temptation Do we sin when we are tempted? No. (Mt. 18:5-7) It is a fact of life that 18:5temptations must come, but we are to be careful that we do not bring a occasion for stumbling to anyone! Sin and Thought Does this mean that we cannot sin in thought, that is, can we sin without committing the overt act? Yes!!! (Mt. 5:28) The person who sins in thought is the one who has determined to sin as soon as opportunity comes. How to Prepare Reinforce yourselves with it is written just as the Lord did. (Mt. 4:1-11). 4:1Make no provision for the flesh. (1 Cor. 6:18; Rom. 13:14). How Prepare Leave a tempting situation (Gen. 39:639:612), taking the way of escape provided by the Lord. (1 Cor. 10:13). When We Fall What must we do when we fall? Godly sorrow must be our motivation to repent. (2 Cor. 7:10) Repent (Acts 8:21-22) 8:21- Fill your life with the work that God has commanded you to do. (Eph. 4:27; 5:165:1617). 2 1/11/2009 pm       ");
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array_files[382]=new Array(0,4,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/The%20Social%20Gospel.pdf","2008-10-05","1229K"," Microsoft PowerPoint - The Social Gospel.pptx    ","","","9/28/08 am What Is The Social Gospel? There are many physical and social problems facing humanity -- sickness, abject poverty, slums, drunkenness, abortion, drugs, prostitution, juvenile delinquency, organized crime, gangs, divorce, racial and sex discrimination, etc. The expression ministering to the whole man, man, heard frequently among religious leaders, reflects the Social Gospel concept. The Social Gospel Cf. Galatians 1:6-9 1 9/28/08 am 2 9/28/08 am Matthew 21:23 And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee The Social Gospel In this lesson we shall see.... l. What the Social Gospel is... 2. How it began... 3. Its effects on the church... 4. What the mission of the church really is. 5. What is wrong with the social gospel concept.. and how it contrasts to the gospel of Christ. this authority? Questions... How did the social gospel concept get started? started? History... Church A Spiritual Body With A Spiritual Mission The Church is the spiritual house of God. 1 Pet. 2:5 It is the family of God built by Christ. Mt. 16:18; Acts 20:28 It is the spiritual body of saved people. Acts 2:47; Eph. 5:23-27 What effect has the social gospel had on the church? 3 9/28/08 am Church Has A Spiritual Mission · The work of evangelism. 1 Tim. 3:15; 1 Thess. evangelism. 1:8; 1 Cor. 9:14; Acts 11:22; Acts 13:3; Phil. 4:15; 2 Cor. 11:8-9. 11:8This: Not This: Ch. Ch. Ch. Ch. preacher Ch. preacher Ch. M.S. Or S.Ch. Church Has A Spiritual Mission ·The work of Edification. Eph. 4:11-16; Edification. 4:111 Cor. 14:26; Col. 2:6-7 2:6- 1. Place preacher Ch. 2. Personnel 3. Provisions Church Has A Spiritual Mission ·Work of Benevolence. (Limited, 1 Tim. 5:16) Benevolence. This: Acts 2,4,6 Church Has A Spiritual Mission ·Assemble & Worship God. Heb. 10:2425; 1 Cor. 11:20, 22, 34 Not This: Acts 11:27 1. Place 1 Cor. 16:1-3 2 Cor. 8-9 Rom. 15:25ff Reason for giving: that there might be equality      ");
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