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This page updated: 5/25/10 By relevancy By date All words Any words Exact phrase CAPTIONSermons Sermon TopicDownload Format Premillennialism (Part IV)(Micky Galloway – 5/23/10 pm) Windows Media Player (15.9MB) Jerusalem: And They Continued Steadfastly(Micky Galloway – 5/23/10 am) Windows Media Player (18.9MB) Premillennialism (Part III)(Micky Galloway – 5/16/10 pm) Windows Media Player (16.6MB) Jerusalem: Where Time Became Full(Micky Galloway – 5/16/10 am) Windows Media Player (12.6MB) Spiritual Growth (Part II)(Micky Galloway – 5/9/10 pm) Windows Media Player (12.9MB) Spiritual Growth (Part I)(Micky Galloway – 5/9/10 am) Windows Media Player (14.1MB) Reaching Forward(Richard Lidh – 5/2/10 pm) Windows Media Player (19.9MB) And Such Were Some Of You(Chris Simmons – 5/2/10 am) Windows Media Player (22.3MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus Acceptable Before God(Congregation plus Tommy Davis – 4/25/10 pm) Windows Media Player (19.0MB) Forgiveness(Micky Galloway – 4/25/10 am) Windows Media Player (16.6MB) The Language Of Ashdod(Jonathan Hinds – 4/18/10 pm) Windows Media Player (13.4MB) Faithful Unto Death(Joey Backenstoe – 4/18/10 am) Windows Media Player (16.2MB) Discouragements(Micky Galloway – 4/11/10 pm) Windows Media Player (15.6MB) Sin, The Great Separator(Micky Galloway – 4/11/10 am) Windows Media Player (15.9MB) Control(John Gragowski – 4/4/10 pm) Windows Media Player (18.5MB) Who Are We Here To Please?(Richard Lidh – 4/4/10 am) Windows Media Player (23.3MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus Strength Through Trials(Congregation plus Dan Ruddock – 3/28/10 pm) Windows Media Player (16.9MB) Victory In Jesus (Part II)(Micky Galloway – 3/28/10 am) Windows Media Player (13.7MB) The Faith Of Nehemiah(James Hicks – 3/21/10 pm) Windows Media Player (10.6MB) Overcoming Satan(Chris Simmons – 3/21/10 am) Windows Media Player (19.4MB) Premillennialism (Part II)(Micky Galloway – 3/14/10 pm) Windows Media Player (14.5MB) Victory In Jesus(Micky Galloway – 3/14/10 am) Windows Media Player (12.5MB) Pilgrims On The Earth(Jonathan Hinds – 3/7/10 pm) Windows Media Player (17.4MB) Fornication(Randy Childs – 3/7/10 am) Windows Media Player (21.3MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus The Invitation(Congregation plus James Hicks – 2/28/10 pm) Windows Media Player (23.5MB) The Way Of Escape (Part II)(Micky Galloway – 2/28/10 am) Windows Media Player (16.1MB) Premillennialism (Part I)(Micky Galloway – 2/21/10 pm) Windows Media Player (13.5MB) The Way Of Escape(Micky Galloway – 2/21/10 am) Windows Media Player (13.4MB) With My Whole Heart(Micky Galloway – 2/14/10 pm) Windows Media Player (15.0MB) By Whom And By What Are We Saved(Micky Galloway – 2/14/10 am) Windows Media Player (17.4MB) Women Not Needed In The Church(Micky Galloway – 2/7/10 pm) Windows Media Player (20.0MB) Faithfulness In Adversity(Micky Galloway – 2/7/10 am) Windows Media Player (15.1MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus Take Heed Lest Ye Fall(Congregation plus Micky Galloway – 1/31/10 pm) Windows Media Player (23.6MB) Living Sobery, Righteously, And Godly In This Present World(Micky Galloway – 1/31/10 am) Windows Media Player (15.4MB) Fellowship(Richard Lidh – 1/24/10 pm) Windows Media Player (18.3MB) Effective Bible Study(Chris Simmons – 1/24/10 am) Windows Media Player (18.8MB) Taking Heed Lest You Fall(Micky Galloway – 1/17/10 pm) Windows Media Player (13.8MB) The Cross Of Christ(Micky Galloway – 1/17/10 am) Windows Media Player (14.7MB) Nine Discoveries In Hell(Micky Galloway – 1/10/10 pm) Windows Media Player (15.7MB) The Deity Of Jesus Christ(Micky Galloway – 1/10/10 am) Windows Media Player (13.3MB) The Christians Attitude Toward Self(Micky Galloway – 1/3/10 pm) Windows Media Player (13.0MB) The Uniqueness Of Christ(Micky Galloway – 1/3/10 am) Windows Media Player (15.6MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus Expediency(Congregation plus Joey Backenstoe – 12/27/09 pm)This lesson was not recorded - See Sermon Outlines page Who Is A Wise Man?(Micky Galloway – 12/27/09 am)This lesson was not recorded - See Sermon Outlines page The Abundant Life(Micky Galloway – 12/20/09 pm) Windows Media Player (17.3MB) Why The Rich Man Was Foolish(Micky Galloway – 12/20/09 am) Windows Media Player (13.4MB) Walk Worthily(Micky Galloway – 12/13/09 pm) Windows Media Player (11.4MB) Memories(Micky Galloway – 12/13/09 am) Windows Media Player (14.6MB) The Mistakes Of King Asa(Micky Galloway – 12/6/09 pm) Windows Media Player (15.8MB) Baptism(Micky Galloway – 12/6/09 am) Windows Media Player (17.6MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus Hope(Congregation plus Micky Galloway – 11/29/09 pm) Windows Media Player (19.5MB) God Commands Repentance (Part III)(Micky Galloway – 11/29/09 am) Windows Media Player (13.0MB) God Commands Repentance (Part II)(Micky Galloway – 11/22/09 pm) Windows Media Player (16.6MB) God Commands Repentance (Part I)(Micky Galloway – 11/22/09 am) Windows Media Player (17.9MB) To Prosper In A Troubled Land(Micky Galloway – 11/15/09 pm) Windows Media Player (15.8MB) Sin In The Camp(Micky Galloway – 11/15/09 am) Windows Media Player (12.2MB) Lessons Learned From The Fall Of Jericho(Micky Galloway – 11/8/09 pm) Windows Media Player (17.7MB) Is Your Name Written There?(Micky Galloway – 11/8/09 am) Windows Media Player (17.6MB) Fall 2009 Gospel MeetingThe Mountain Top Of Glory(Gailen Evans – 11/6/09 pm) Windows Media Player (20.2MB) Fall 2009 Gospel MeetingWhy Bad Things Happen To Good People(Glendol McClure – 11/5/09 pm) Windows Media Player (26.7MB) Fall 2009 Gospel MeetingIn The Valley But Not Forsaken(Mitch Brown – 11/4/09 pm) Windows Media Player (18.7MB) Fall 2009 Gospel MeetingThe Deadly Plains Of Compromise(Bob Dodson – 11/3/09 pm) Windows Media Player (26.4MB) Fall 2009 Gospel MeetingThe Valley Of Despair(Jay Horsley – 11/2/09 pm) Windows Media Player (25.2MB) Fall 2009 Gospel MeetingThe Valley Of Death(Bart Campbell – 11/1/09 pm) Windows Media Player (17.7MB) Fall 2009 Gospel MeetingThe Valley Of Temptation(Bart Campbell – 11/1/09 am) Windows Media Player (16.9MB) Fall 2009 Gospel MeetingThe Tempter - The God Of This World(Bart Campbell – 11/1/09 class) Windows Media Player (17.6MB) The Value Of The Valley(Micky Galloway – 10/25/09 am) Windows Media Player (14.5MB) Preaching The Lord Jesus(Jonathan Hinds – 10/18/09 pm) Windows Media Player (12.3MB) Better Not To Vow(James Hicks – 10/18/09 am) Windows Media Player (17.4MB) Because We Were Baptized(Micky Galloway – 10/11/09 pm) Windows Media Player (12.0MB) What Doth Hinder Me To Be Baptized?(Micky Galloway – 10/11/09 am) Windows Media Player (14.3MB) What Our Actions Say About Us(Jonathan Hinds – 10/4/09 pm) Windows Media Player (14.8MB) Children Of God(Richard Lidh – 10/4/09 am) Windows Media Player (19.5MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus The Washing Of Water By The Word(Congregation plus Bruce Molock – 9/27/09 pm) Windows Media Player (21.1MB) The Power Of Gods Word(Micky Galloway – 9/27/09 am) Windows Media Player (16.8MB) Let No Man Despise Thy Youth(Micky Galloway – 9/20/09 pm) Windows Media Player (15.1MB) Lift High Our Banner(Micky Galloway – 9/20/09 am) Windows Media Player (17.1MB) Exhort The Young Men(Micky Galloway – 9/13/09 pm) Windows Media Player (16.0MB) Choices(Micky Galloway – 9/13/09 am) Windows Media Player (12.8MB) Who Say Ye That I AM?(Micky Galloway – 9/6/09 pm) Windows Media Player (11.9MB) Crossroads Of Our Lives(Micky Galloway – 9/6/09 am) Windows Media Player (24.0MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus What Is A Christian?(Congregation plus James Hicks – 8/30/09 pm) Windows Media Player (23.5MB) Our Love For God (Obligations)(Micky Galloway – 8/30/09 am) Windows Media Player (13.5MB) The Prayer Of Agur(Micky Galloway – 8/23/09 pm) Windows Media Player (17.0MB) Our Love For God(Micky Galloway – 8/23/09 am) Windows Media Player (13.4MB) Guilty(Micky Galloway – 8/16/09 pm) Windows Media Player (17.2MB) The Love Of God(Micky Galloway – 8/16/09 am) Windows Media Player (16.5MB) How Old Are You?(Micky Galloway – 8/9/09 pm) Windows Media Player (20.1MB) Love One Another(Micky Galloway – 8/9/09 am) Windows Media Player (16.1MB) Past Feeling (Part III)(Micky Galloway – 8/2/09 pm) Windows Media Player (15.5MB) The Tragedy Of Being Lost (Part II)(Micky Galloway – 8/2/09 am) Windows Media Player (15.2MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus Unless The Lord Builds The House(Congregation plus Jonathan Hinds – 7/26/09 pm) Windows Media Player (17.3MB) The Tragedy Of Being Lost(Micky Galloway – 7/26/09 am) Windows Media Player (16.7MB) What Paul Knew About Himself(Micky Galloway – 7/19/09 pm) Windows Media Player (15.9MB) What Timothy Knew About Paul(Micky Galloway – 7/19/09 am) Windows Media Player (16.6MB) Justifying Self(Micky Galloway – 7/12/09 pm)[Audio system problem from 6:03 to 11:17] Windows Media Player (16.4MB) Past Feeling (Part II)(Micky Galloway – 7/12/09 am) Windows Media Player (17.6MB) Fight The Good Fight Of Faith (Part II)(Micky Galloway – 7/5/09 pm) Windows Media Player (15.9MB) Past Feeling (Part I)(Micky Galloway – 7/5/09 am) Windows Media Player (18.0MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus Enoch Walked With God(Congregation plus Randy Childs – 6/28/09 pm) Windows Media Player (19.9MB) When My Love For Christ Grows Weak (Part II)(Micky Galloway – 6/28/09 am) Windows Media Player (19.5MB) Fight The Good Fight Of Faith (Part I)(Micky Galloway – 6/21/09 pm) Windows Media Player (17.0MB) When My Love For Christ Grows Weak (Part I)(Micky Galloway – 6/21/09 am) Windows Media Player (18.3MB) Facing Obstacles While Following God(Jonathan Hinds – 6/14/09 pm) Windows Media Player (14.6MB) The Deity Of Christ(James Hicks – 6/14/09 am) Windows Media Player (17.4MB) Three Prayers(Micky Galloway – 6/7/09 pm) Windows Media Player (17.1MB) The Growth Of The Church In The First Century(Micky Galloway – 6/7/09 am) Windows Media Player (16.4MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus Developing A Sense Of Spiritual Urgency(Congregation plus Chris Simmons – 5/31/09 pm) Windows Media Player (21.9MB) The Burdens Of Life(Micky Galloway – 5/31/09 am) Windows Media Player (18.2MB) Here Am I, Send Me (Part II)(Micky Galloway – 5/24/09 pm) Windows Media Player (19.2MB) Here Am I, Send Me (Part I)(Micky Galloway – 5/24/09 am) Windows Media Player (16.9MB) Types And Anti-Types(Joey Backenstoe – 5/17/09 pm) Windows Media Player (20.0MB) Few Are Saved(James Hicks – 5/17/09 am) Windows Media Player (18.8MB) Paul And Julius(Jonathan Hinds – 5/10/09 pm) Windows Media Player (18.7MB) Demands Of Discipleship(Chris Simmons – 5/10/09 am) Windows Media Player (18.5MB) How To Study The Bible (Part II)(Micky Galloway – 5/3/09 pm) Windows Media Player (16.2MB) How To Study The Bible (Part I)(Micky Galloway – 5/3/09 am) Windows Media Player (15.9MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus They Forsook All(Congregation plus Jonathan Hinds – 4/26/09 pm) Windows Media Player (21.7MB) Handling Aright The Word Of Truth(Micky Galloway – 4/26/09 am) Windows Media Player (19.9MB) The Necessity Of Faithfulness(James Hicks – 4/19/09 pm) Windows Media Player (16.8MB) Practical Solutions To Problems In The Church(Chris Simmons – 4/19/09 am) Windows Media Player (20.1MB) The Two Covenants (Part IV)(Micky Galloway – 4/12/09 pm) Windows Media Player (16.4MB) The All-Sufficiency Of The Bible(Micky Galloway – 4/12/09 am) Windows Media Player (18.9MB) The Two Covenants (Part III)(Micky Galloway – 4/5/09 pm) Windows Media Player (17.6MB) The All-Sufficiency Of The Gospel(Micky Galloway – 4/5/09 am) Windows Media Player (13.8MB) Spring 2009 Gospel MeetingVictory In Jesus(Bobby Witherington – 4/3/09 pm) Windows Media Player (23.2MB) Spring 2009 Gospel MeetingThe Lords Church In The 21st Century – Why Some Succeed And Others Fail(Bobby Witherington – 4/2/09 pm) Windows Media Player (21.9MB) Spring 2009 Gospel MeetingBlessings And Responsibilities Of Local Church Membership(Bobby Witherington – 4/1/09 pm) Windows Media Player (23.0MB) Spring 2009 Gospel MeetingThe Divine Process For Local Church Growth(Bobby Witherington – 3/31/09 pm) Windows Media Player (20.3MB) Spring 2009 Gospel MeetingThe Things A Local Church Must Do If It Is To Grow(Bobby Witherington – 3/30/09 pm) Windows Media Player (22.3MB) Spring 2009 Gospel MeetingThe Christian And Challenges In A Modern World(Bobby Witherington – 3/29/09 pm) Windows Media Player (19.6MB) Spring 2009 Gospel MeetingThe Bible - How We Received It And Why I Believe It(Bobby Witherington – 3/29/09 am) Windows Media Player (18.5MB) Spring 2009 Gospel MeetingTake The Stumbling Block Out Of The Way Of My People(Bobby Witherington – 3/29/09 class) Windows Media Player (16.4MB) The Two Covenants (Part II)(Micky Galloway – 3/22/09 pm) Windows Media Player (17.2MB) The Two Covenants (Part I)(Micky Galloway – 3/22/09 am) Windows Media Player (17.5MB) Confession And Profession(Jonathan Hinds – 3/15/09 pm) Windows Media Player (17.3MB) Lessons From The Animals(Jonathan Hinds – 3/15/09 am) Windows Media Player (18.0MB) Why Obey God?(James Hicks – 3/8/09 pm) Windows Media Player (14.5MB) What Lies Ahead(Chris Simmons – 3/8/09 am) Windows Media Player (20.0MB) The Mistakes Of Eli(Micky Galloway – 3/1/09 pm) Windows Media Player (16.9MB) Why We Do Not Use Instrumental Music In Worship(Micky Galloway – 3/1/09 am) Windows Media Player (19.8MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus Jacob And Esau(Congregation plus Joey Backenstoe – 2/22/09 pm) Windows Media Player (21.7MB) The Power Of God To Save (Part IV)(Micky Galloway – 2/22/09 am) Windows Media Player (18.2MB) The Mistakes Of Nabal(Micky Galloway – 2/15/09 pm) Windows Media Player (17.2MB) The Power Of God To Save (Part III)(Micky Galloway – 2/15/09 am) Windows Media Player (16.3MB) The Mistakes Of Lot(Micky Galloway – 2/8/09 pm) Windows Media Player (18.9MB) The Power Of God To Save (Part II)(Micky Galloway – 2/8/09 am) Windows Media Player (17.3MB) The Mistakes Of Diotrephes(Micky Galloway – 2/1/09 pm) Windows Media Player (15.2MB) The Power Of God To Save(Micky Galloway – 2/1/09 am) Windows Media Player (17.7MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus Exceptions(Congregation plus Jonathan Hinds – 1/25/09 pm) Windows Media Player (19.0MB) Are You Fit For The Kingdom?(Micky Galloway – 1/25/09 am) Windows Media Player (16.4MB) The Mistakes Of Jonah(Micky Galloway – 1/18/09 pm) Windows Media Player (16.6MB) Inheriting The Heavenly Kingdom(Micky Galloway – 1/18/09 am) Windows Media Player (16.5MB) Temptation(James Hicks – 1/11/09 pm) Windows Media Player (13.8MB) Drawing Near To God(Chris Simmons – 1/11/09 am) Windows Media Player (16.6MB) The Mistakes Of Felix(Micky Galloway – 1/4/09 pm) Windows Media Player (15.4MB) The Work Of The Kingdom(Micky Galloway – 1/4/09 am) Windows Media Player (24.3MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus The Lords Invitation(Congregation plus Micky Galloway – 12/28/08 pm) Windows Media Player (18.5MB) A Kingdom Which Cannot Be Moved (IV)(Micky Galloway – 12/28/08 am) Windows Media Player (16.6MB) The Mistakes Of King David(Micky Galloway – 12/21/08 pm) Windows Media Player (20.8MB) A Kingdom Which Cannot Be Moved (III)(Micky Galloway – 12/21/08 am) Windows Media Player (16.0MB) The Mistakes Of Rehoboam(Micky Galloway – 12/14/08 pm) Windows Media Player (14.8MB) A Kingdom Which Cannot Be Moved (II)(Micky Galloway – 12/14/08 am) Windows Media Player (15.8MB) The Mistakes Of Jeroboam(Micky Galloway – 12/7/08 pm) Windows Media Player (16.9MB) A Kingdom Which Cannot Be Moved(Micky Galloway – 12/7/08 am) Windows Media Player (16.4MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus The Invitation(Congregation plus James Hicks – 11/30/08 pm) Windows Media Player (20.6MB) The Wisdom Of God(Micky Galloway – 11/30/08 am) Windows Media Player (21.2MB) The Spirit vs The Flesh (Part II)(Micky Galloway – 11/23/08 pm) Windows Media Player (17.1MB) The Spirit vs The Flesh (Part I)(Micky Galloway – 11/23/08 am) Windows Media Player (17.9MB) The Mistakes Of The Rich Young Ruler(Micky Galloway – 11/16/08 pm) Windows Media Player (13.5MB) Edification (Part III)(Micky 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(Part II)(Micky Galloway – 8/10/08 am) Windows Media Player (20.1MB) The Mistakes Of Lots Wife(Micky Galloway – 8/3/08 pm) Windows Media Player (17.8MB) Water Baptism (Part I)(Micky Galloway – 8/3/08 am) Windows Media Player (18.2MB) Last Sunday Evening Singing plus Go Ye Into All The World(Congregation plus Richard Lidh – 7/27/08 pm) Windows Media Player (24.9MB) The Promise (Part III)(Micky Galloway – 7/27/08 am) Windows Media Player (20.1MB) The Mistakes Of Peter(Micky Galloway – 7/20/08 pm) Windows Media Player (17.3MB) The Promise (Part II)(Micky Galloway – 7/20/08 am) Windows Media Player (17.3MB) Contact us at: church@fifthstreeteast.com     ");
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This page updated: 5/25/10 By relevancy By date All words Any words Exact phrase CAPTIONSermon Outlines Sermon TopicDownload Format Premillennialism (Part 4)(Micky Galloway – 5/23/10 pm)PowerPoint Document (367KB)Adobe Acrobat Reader Document (158KB) Jerusalem: And They Continued Steadfastly(Micky Galloway – 5/23/10 am)PowerPoint Document (374KB)Adobe Acrobat Reader Document (145KB) Premillennialism (Part 3)(Micky Galloway – 5/16/10 pm)PowerPoint Document (1.06MB)Adobe Acrobat Reader Document (986KB) Jerusalem: Where Time Became Full(Micky Galloway – 5/16/10 am)PowerPoint Document (326KB)Adobe Acrobat Reader Document (144KB) Spiritual Growth (Part 2)(Micky Galloway – 5/9/10 pm)Part II is covered in the outline marked Part I, below Spiritual Growth (Part 1)(Micky Galloway – 5/9/10 am)PowerPoint Document (324KB)Adobe Acrobat Reader Document (396KB) Reaching Forward(Richard Lidh – 5/2/10 pm)PowerPoint Document (4.76MB)Adobe Acrobat Reader Document (4.14MB) And Such Were Some Of You(Chris Simmons – 5/2/10 am)PowerPoint Document (4.80MB)Adobe Acrobat Reader Document (5.37MB) Forgiveness(Micky Galloway – 4/25/10 am)PowerPoint Document (392KB)Adobe Acrobat Reader Document (176KB) The Language Of Ashdod(Jonathan Hinds – 4/18/10 pm)PowerPoint Document (288KB)Adobe Acrobat Reader Document (86.1KB) Faithful Unto Death(Joey Backenstoe – 4/18/10 am)PowerPoint Document (1.15MB)Adobe Acrobat Reader Document (472KB) Discouragements(Micky Galloway – 4/11/10 pm)PowerPoint Document (435KB)Adobe Acrobat Reader Document (154KB) Sin, The Great Separator(Micky Galloway – 4/11/10 am)PowerPoint Document (2.37MB)Adobe Acrobat Reader Document (676KB) Control(John Gragowski – 4/4/10 pm)PowerPoint Document (672KB)Adobe Acrobat Reader Document (296KB) Who Are We Here To Please?(Richard Lidh – 4/4/10 am)PowerPoint Document (8.23MB)Adobe Acrobat Reader Document (1.78MB) Victory In Jesus (Part 2)(Micky Galloway – 3/28/10 am)PowerPoint Document (84.4KB)Adobe Acrobat Reader Document (75.0KB) The 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(1) Many of these prophecies were written up to 1,000 years or more before the time of their fulfillment. e. Therefore... having been foretold centuries before, the Jewish rejection of Christ was certainly no surprise. surprise. Prophecies of the Betrayal, Trial and Crucifixion Sold for 30 pieces of silver. Zech. 11:12; Mt. 26:1426:14-15 Money to be cast to the potter. Zech. 11:13; Mt. 27:327:3-10 Disciples to forsake him. Zech. 13:7; Mt. 26:56; Mk. 14:27 Silent before His accusers. Isa. 53:7; Mt. 27:1227:1214 Wounded and bruised. Isa. 53:5; Mt. 27:12-14 27:12- Prophecies of the Betrayal, Trial and Crucifixion Hands and feet to be pierced. Ps. 22:16; Luke 23:33; John 20:25,27 Crucified with thieves. Isa. 53:12: Mk. 15:27-28 15:27Pray for persecutors. Isa. 53:12; Luke 23:34 People would shake their heads at the crucified one. Ps. 22:7; Mt. 27:39 People would ridicule Him. Ps. 22:7,8; Mt. 27:41,43 People would be astonished. Ps. 22:17; Isa. 52:14; Luke 23:35 Prophecies of the Betrayal, Trial and Crucifixion His garments parted and lots cast. Ps. 22:18; John 19:24 Would cry, My God, My God, Why hast thou forsaken me? Ps. 22:1; Mt. 27:46 His bones were not to be broken. Ps. 34:20; John 19:33,36 His side to be pierced. Zech. 12:10; John 19:34,37 He was to be buried in a rich mans tomb. Isa. 53:9; Mt. 27:57-60 27:57- 1 5/23/2010 pm The Eternal Purpose Of The Church. Eph. 3:9-11 3:9Without speculation, the Bible teaches that the church has its place in the eternal scheme of redemption. It was not just a second thought of God. The O.T. Prophecies Concerning The Kingdom Of God A. Isa. 2:2-4; cf. Micah 4:1-2. 2:24:11. In the last days. 1.In 2. In the mountain of Jehovah... Jerusalem. cf. Luke 24:46-49; 2.In cf. 24:46Heb. 12:22-28. 12:223. All nations would flow into it. 3.All 4. These last days are the N.T. days. Heb. 1:1-2; Acts 2:16-17. 4.These 1:12:165. Swords, plowshares, nation no longer against nation. 5.Swords, nation. a. The manifold wisdom of God revealed in the church. Vs. 10. Illustrate: Architects wisdom revealed in completed structure. 1. Church was built according to the eternal purpose of God in Christ. Vs. 11. 2. God had the church in mind from the beginning. The O.T. Prophecies Concerning The Kingdom Of God B. Daniel 2:31-35 Description of Nebuchadnezzars 2:31dream. Daniel 2:36-45 Interpretation of that dream. 2:36NOTE: NOTE: Daniel did not outline the entire history of the world from his day until the end of time. He is dealing with the kingdoms which would exist before the time God established His kingdom and then with the establishment and duration of Christs kingdom. Only Four Earthly Kingdoms Are Mentioned a. Kingdom of Nebuchadnezzar ­ head of gold. 2:37-38. 2:37At the feast of Belshazzar Daniel said that God gave Nebuchadnezzar thy father the kingdom... 5:18 Note the handwriting on the wall. Dan. 5:25-28. 5:25Babylonian Empire fell in 536 B.C. b. Medo-Persian Kingdom ­ the joining of two arms and the Medobreast of silver. silver. MedoMedo-Persian kingdom fell in 330 B.C. B.C. Only four earthly kingdoms are mentioned. c. Macedonian or Greek Empire. The two countries of Empire. Egypt and Assyria were merged into the Macedonian, under Alexander the Great ­ this was the thighs of brass in the image. cf. Daniel 2:39. This kingdom was divided among the generals in 323 B.C. In the days of those kings... Vs. 44. In the succession of these kingdoms, (specifically in the days of the Roman Kings) before this line of world monarchies should pass out of existence, the kingdom of God would be established. d. The Roman Empire came with the Caesars ­ the legs of iron and the feet mixed with clay, the mixture of Romes population, which weakened the Roman empire and was an important factor in its ultimate downfall. cf. Dan. 2:40-45. 2:40(1) This empire began about 30 - 32 B.C. by Octavius Caesar. 2 5/23/2010 pm FULFILLMENT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIES ....Kingdom near... John said, Repent, ye for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mt. 3:2; cf. Mt. 11:11 NOTE: John not in the kingdom . Also the theme of Christs preaching. Mt. 4:17. The time of its establishment made clear by Christ. Mk. 1:14-15. 1:14Time is fulfilled. fulfilled. Kingdom of God is at hand. FULFILLMENT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIES ....Kingdom near... The time in which Jesus lived was the fullness of the time. Gal. 4:4. Mt. 10:5-7 The 12 taught that the kingdom was 10:5at hand. Luke 10:8-9 The seventy sent out 2 by 2 10:8announced the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. FULFILLMENT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIES ....Kingdom near... Mt. 16:18 Promise of Christ to build his church, his kingdom. Mk. 9:1 O.T. prophecy to be fulfilled in that generation. Luke 24:49 Tarry ye in the city until ye be clothed with power from on high. high. FULFILLMENT OF THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIES ....Kingdom near... Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, when the H.S. is come upon you. Dan. 7:13-14 Jesus ascended to the Father to 7:13receive his kingdom. Acts 2:1-4 Kingdom established - received by 2:1Christ - first Pentecost after the resurrection of Christ. WAS THIS THE KINGDOM OF O.T. PROMISE AND PROPHECY? When Christ said, the time is fulfilled Mk. 1:14 the Caesars were enthroned in the Roman Empire. Therefore Jesus came in the days of those kings. Dan. 2:44. Heb. 12:28 Kingdom received was indestructible, immovable. Dan. 2:44 Kingdom would not be destroyed. WAS THIS THE KINGDOM OF O.T. PROMISE AND PROPHECY? Therefore if the kingdom of Heb. 12:28 and the kingdom of Mk. 1:14 are not the kingdom of Dan. 2:44, when the kingdom of Dan. 2:44 comes how shall we dispose of the one present which cannot be moved??? Notice the Lords own application of Isa. 2:2-3 in 2:2Luke 24:46-49. 24:46In Heb. 12:22-28, application of Jerusalem made to the 12:22church. Joel 2:28ff the last days fulfilled in Acts 2:16ff. 3 5/23/2010 pm KINGDOM NOW IN EXISTENCE A. Mk. 1:14-15 Lords own announcement of the kingdom. 1:14B. Mt. 6:9-10 Lords prayer and teaching harmonize. 6:9C. Luke 23:50-51 At death of Jesus, Joseph of Arimathaea waited for the 23:50kingdom of God. D. Mk. 9:1 Would come in the lifetime of those standing by. E. Mk. 16:15-20 16:151. If nothing could prevent the building of the church, after Jesus had announced it ... why should one think that the Jews could prevent the kingdom and cause it to be postponed after the Lord had announced it...? KINGDOM NOW IN EXISTENCE F. Acts 8:12 Philip preached concerning the kingdom and those who believed obeyed in order to enter into it. cf. John 3:5. G. Acts 28:23 Paul testified concerning the kingdom in Rome ... some believed some disbelieved. H. Eph. 5:5 Kingdom of God and kingdom Christ not separate kingdoms. I. Col. 1:13-14 Colossians were in the kingdom. 1:13J. Heb. 1:8 Christ sits on his throne over His kingdom. K. Heb. 12:28 When we come to the church we receive the kingdom. L. Rev. 1:9 John was in the kingdom. NATURE OF THE KINGDOM. A. Dan. 2:44-45 says the kingdom would be made without A.Dan. 2:44hands, signifying that the kingdom would be spiritual in nature. B. Jesus disclaimed any pretensions to an earthly kingdom when he said to Pilate, my kingdom is not of this world. John 18:36-37; cf. John 6:15. Rom. 14:17; Luke 17:20-21 18:3617:20C.He further taught that the kingdom is entered by a birth C. He of water and spirit. John 3:3-5; cf. Isa. 2:4. 3:3- THE KINGDOM AND THE CHURCH ARE NOT SEPARATE INSTITUTIONS AFTER ALL. Note the identifying marks of each. KINGDOM 1. Beginning place & time 2. Territory-heart Territory3. Boundary of territory 4. Owner of institution 5. Ruler over its inhabitants 6. Governing law 7. Christ gave keys 8. Terms of entrance 9. Membership 10. Memorial supper set 11. Glory and exaltation 12. Reward for faithful 13. Time of deliverance Isa. 2:2-3 2:2Luke 17:20-21; 17:20Dan. 2:44 John 18:36 1 Tim. 6:15 Isa. 2:3 Mt. 16:19 John 3:5 Col. 1:13 Mt. 26:29 Isa. 2:2-3 2:2Mt. 25:31-34 25:311 Cor. 15:24 CHURCH Acts 2:1-47 2:1Col. 3:15;Heb. 8:10 Mk. 16:15 Mt. 16:18 Eph. 1:22-23 1:22Acts 2:36-47 2:36Mt. 16:18 Acts 2:38-47 2:38Col. 1:2 1 Cor. 11:20-27 11:20Eph. 3:21 1 Cor. 15:58 1 Thess. 4:16-17 4:16- What Difference Does It Make? The theory of the postponement of the kingdom makes the promise of God fail and the preaching of Christ false. The theory ;makes the church an accident, the result of a prophetic default; a mere afterthought. Makes Eph. 3 false declaring the church a part of Gods eternal purpose. Indicates little or no regard for the church and none at all for the prophecies. 4     ");
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array_files[7]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/index.htm","2010-05-25","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: May 25, 2010 By relevancy By date All words Any words Exact phrase     ");
array_files[8]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/","2010-05-25","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: May 25, 2010 By relevancy By date All words Any words Exact phrase     ");
array_files[9]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Gospel_Meetings.htm","2010-05-25","16K","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 June 6-11, 2010The Gospel Of Jesus ChristGailen EvansSunday AM Bible Study - Lessons From LuciferSunday AM - Why Are You So Dogmatic? (Part 1)Sunday PM - Why Are You So Dogmatic? (Part 2)Monday - Are There Saved People In All Churches?Tuesday - God Expects Us To ThinkWednesday - It Is Well With My SoulThursday - What Is Lewdness?Friday - How Do We Build Faith In Our Children? 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 MembershipThursday - The Lords Church In The 21st Century ... Why Some Succeed And Why Others FailFriday - Victory In Jesus November 2-7, 2008Living The Christian LifeEarl RobertsonSunday AM Bible Study - The Family As God Made ItSunday AM - I Am Not Ashamed Of The GospelSunday PM - Paul And Gods GraceMonday - Immovable Truths In Acts Chapter 2Tuesday - The Relationship Of The Word To The New BirthWednesday - Peters Full Surrender To ChristThursday - Struggles Of The Soul For SecurityFriday - My Eyes Have Seen Thy SalvationMorning ClassesWednesday - The Church Jesus Built And Restoration BeginningsThursday - Historical Causes For DivisionsFriday - Pioneer Preachers: Their Messages, Opposition, And Sacrifices May 4-9, 2008Church HistoryLowell BlasingameSunday AM Bible Study - The New Testament Church (I)Sunday AM - The New Testament Church (II)Sunday PM - The New Testament Church (III)Monday - The Organization Of The Church (I)Tuesday - The Organization Of The Church (II)Wednesday - The Organization Of The Church (III)Thursday - Apostasy In The ChurchFriday - The Restoration Of The Church November 4-9, 2007The Christian LifeGary JohnsenSunday AM Bible Study - Jesus Emphasized The SpiritualSunday AM - From Sinner To SoldierSunday PM - The Amazing Journey Of A TeenagerMonday - Family Under Christ: Husbands/WivesTuesday - Family Under Christ: Parents/ChildrenWednesday - The Impact Of One Christian LifeThursday - Be The Best You Can BeFriday - Will He Answer Well Done When Your Name Is Called? May 6-11, 2007EvidencesSunday AM Bible Study - Gary Johnsen - Does God Exist?Sunday AM - David Baker - In The BeginningSunday PM - Micky Galloway - Harmony Of Science And The ScripturesMonday - David Baker - The Inspiration Of The ScripturesTuesday - Gary Johnsen - MiraclesWednesday - Jack Critchfield - Jesus Is GodThursday - Aaron Burelson - The PromiseFriday - Glendol McClure - What Happens When We Die? November 12-17, 2006Strengthening Our FaithJ.T. SmithSunday AM Bible Study - Rules Of CommunicationSunday AM - Why We Are Losing Our Young PeopleSunday PM - Building Up The ChurchMonday - Final Step Before Salvation - Baptism Or Prayer?Tuesday - Are We A Nation Without God?Wednesday - What Shall We Leave Our Children?Thursday - How Shall We Escape?Friday - Heaven February 26 - March 3, 2006Studying The Word Of GodLeon GoffSunday AM Bible Study - What Kind Of God Do We Serve?Sunday AM - The Seven Words Of Jesus From The CrossSunday PM - Do We Think Of Heaven?Monday - Is What God Says Important?Tuesday - Bible Pictures Of Modern Hearers!Wednesday - Who Made Dinosaurs?Thursday - A Kingdom Which Cannot Be Moved!Friday - Forgiveness, What A Blessing! November 6-11, 2005Establishing All The DisciplesDan RichardsonSunday AM Bible Study - Workers Together In The Kingdom Of GodSunday AM - Not Ashamed Of The GospelSunday PM - With My Whole HeartMonday - Strengthening The Local ChurchTuesday - Have You Delivered Your Soul?Wednesday - Let Love Of The Brethren ContinueThursday - Our Joy In ChristFriday - Standing On The Promises March 6-10, 2005Evidences For Our FaithSunday AM Bible Study - Gailen Evans - Does God Exist?Sunday AM - Gailen Evans - Evolution vs. CreationSunday PM - Gailen Evans - Inspiration Of The BibleMonday Morning - Ken Dart - How We Got Our BibleMonday Evening - Ken Dart - The Value Of ProphecyTuesday Morning - Jack Critchfield - The Apocryphal BooksTuesday Evening - Jack Critchfield - Jesus Is GodWednesday Morning - Gary Johnsen - How To Study The BibleWednesday Evening - Gary Johnsen - Evidence From The ResurrectionThursday Morning - David Baker - The Covenants Of The BibleThursday Evening - David Baker - The Providence Of GodFriday Morning - Bryan Dockens - How Bible Authority Is EstablishedFriday Evening - Bryan Dockens - The Goodness Of God And The Problem Of Evil November 7-12, 2004Committment, Conviction, And GrowthJoe PriceSunday AM Bible Study - Joyful ReligionSunday AM - Building Christian CharacterSunday PM - Overcoming DiscouragementMonday - The Nature Of ChristianityTuesday - The Urgency Of ChristianityWednesday - Spiritual GrowthThursday - Hindrances To Spiritual GrowthFriday - Crossroads Of Life March 7-12, 2004My Duties As A ChristianSteven HarperSunday AM Bible Study - The Effective ChurchSunday AM - Meeting My ResponsibilitiesSunday PM - Look At Yourself!Monday - To Spend And Be SpentTuesday - Doing All In His NameWednesday - Wearing The Name Of The LordThursday - Preaching God In An Ungodly WorldFriday - Woe Is ... ME? September 7-12, 2003FellowshipJohn RobertsonSunday AM Bible Study - Abiding In The Authority Of GodSunday AM - God Is LightSunday PM - Scriptural And Spiritual WorshipMonday - Fellowship: Defined Or Redefined?Tuesday - Para-Church OrganizationsWednesday - Gods Desired CharacterThursday - SalvationFriday - Bearing Fruit March 23-28, 2003Conversions In The Book Of ActsErrors Of CalvinismSunday AM - Keith Greer - Gods PromiseSunday PM - Keith Greer - What Is Conversion?Monday - Gailen Evans - Preaching In JerusalemTuesday - Bob Dodson - Conversion Of The Samaritans And The EunuchWednesday - Dennis Ross - Conversion Of SaulThursday - David Baker - Conversion Of CorneliusFriday - Gary Johnsen - Conversion Of Lydia And The JailorEach Weekday Morning - Keith Greer November 3 - 8, 2002What Does The Bible Say About ...Joe Price February 24 - March 1, 2002WorldlinessJoe Price Contact us at: church@fifthstreeteast.com This page updated: 5/25/10     ");
array_files[10]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_5-23-10.htm","2010-05-23","4K","Bulletin Article for May 23, 2010    ","",""," Bulletin Article for May 23, 2010 Hard to Believe? by Floyd Chappelear If someone were to suggest to you that you could hatch puppies from chicken eggs you would know that such just couldn’t be done. All evidence demonstrates that species produce ONLY after their kind. This law of nature was first stated in the word of God (Genesis 1:12, 21, and 25) and has never been violated. Yet, the evolutionist and atheist would have you believe that throughout all of time, species continually gave rise to some species not “after their kind.” That some animal in the long ago gave birth not to another of its kind, but that its offspring was homo-sapiens. Be not deceived, my friend, such foolishness is exactly their contention. God said this about such mindless ramblings, “For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse: because that, knowing God, they glorified him not as God, neither gave thanks; but became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless heart was darkened. PROFESSING THEMSELVES TO BE WISE, THEY BECAME FOOLS, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, and four-footed beasts; and creeping things” (Romans 1:20-23). The Lord also said, “The fool hath said in his heart there is no God” (Psalms 14:1). Every fact of science, and all the statements of God in His word, point to the fact that God made man in his own image; that man is not a product of any accident of nature known as evolution. God’s power and divinity are easily demonstrable (Psalms 19: 1). Intelligent men and women will accept this fact and do great things because of it. They, like the astronauts and those brilliant scientists who put them into space, will acknowledge God. For instance, Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon, said, “I find it difficult to believe how anyone could see the sights I was privileged to see and the views I was shown on my travel and not be most aware of the power of the Supreme Being and His art work.” Puppy dogs from chicken eggs. Unbelievable! Would you believe the HAND OF A BRILLIANT CREATOR? Your Bible Question by Joe Price The question is: “When dealing with an evolutionist what answer can be given when confronted with the theory of prehistoric times, and that dinosaurs ruled before man and man came from apes, is there a biblical answer or do we ignore it?” An excellent treatment of this topic was written by Bert Thompson, Ph.D., entitled The Dinosaur Controversy. Follow this internet link: www.apologeticspress.org/rr/rr1993/r&r9308a.htm. In that article, Mr. Thompson says, “Today, the controversy between evolutionists and creationists centers around the matter of when the dinosaurs existed. A chasm exists between these two groups that never will be bridged so long as each side maintains its present view. Evolutionists advocate that dinosaurs evolved from some ancient reptile 200 million years ago, and that they became extinct roughly 65-70 million years ago. Man (in one form or another) allegedly evolved only 2-3 million years ago, and thus was separated from the dinosaurs by approximately 65 million years of geologic time. Creationists who accept Genesis 1-11 as an accurate, historical record of God’s creative activity oppose such claims, and instead maintain that the dinosaurs were created by God within the six literal days described in the biblical record. Thus, man and the dinosaurs would have been created at essentially the same time, and would have lived together as contemporaries on the Earth.” He goes on to discuss dinosaurs in the Bible and “where did they go?” Bible believers do not have to ignore the subject of dinosaurs.     ");
array_files[11]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin.htm","2010-05-23","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: 5/23/10 By relevancy By date All words Any words Exact phrase     ");
array_files[12]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Year_2010.htm","2010-05-23","4K","Weekly Bulletin Article Archive For The Year 2010    ","",""," Weekly Bulletin Article Archive For The Year 2010 CAPTIONWeekly Bulletin Article Archive For The Year 2010 This Page Updated: 5/23/10 Bulletin DateArticle TitleBulletin DateArticle Title [Coming Soon] Hard To Believe/Dinosaurs The Fallacy Of Evolution (Part 4) Present Your Case The Fallacy Of Evolution (Part 3) The Fallacy Of Evolution (Part 2) The Fallacy Of Evolution (Part 1) Offering Our Children To Idols Why Not Easter? Behavior In Worship Change Agents In The Church Sins Of The Mouth Is The Doctrine Of Christ Binding Today? Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled Be Ye Angry And Sin Not How Do We Come To Know God? I Am The True Vine Jesus - I Am (Part 2) Jesus - I Am Christ Our Redeemer Jesus Is The Savior The Messiah – The Christ Contact us at: church@fifthstreeteast.com     ");
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Must have a craving & thirsting Mt. 5:6 ­ hunger & thirst after righteousness 1 Pet. 2:1-2 ­ as babes desire milk 2:1Psa. 119:16, 72, 127, 162 1 5/9/2010 am & pm I. Faithful in Study Regular & Consistent Acts 13:27 ­ Jews read law every Sabbath Mt. 19:4; 22:31 ­ Rebuked ­ should have read Acts 17:11 ­ searched scriptures daily 1 Tim. 4:13 ­ give attention to reading Ps. 1:1-3 ­ meditates day and night 1:1- A. Word is the source of growth B. Must have a craving & thirsting C. Regular & consistent study I. Faithful in Study Faithful Study of the Word Will: · Give A. Word is the source of growth B. Must have a craving & thirsting C. Regular & consistent study D. Will accomplish: greater knowledge (1 Pet. 3:16-18; 2 Tim. 3:16-17) · Give Wisdom (2 Tim. 3:15) · Discourage sin (Psa. 119:11) · Equip us for service (2 Tim. 3:17) Diligent &Faithful Study Not new Not quick Not amazing A simple means of spiritual growth! I. Faithful in Study II. Fervent in Prayer 2 5/9/2010 am & pm II. Fervent in Prayer II. Fervent in Prayer A. Regular time of prayer A. Regular time of prayer B. Make & schedule time for prayer Mark 1:35 Got up early just to go pray Psa. 55:16-17 ­ Evening, morning & noon 55:16Dan. 6:10 ­ Three times a day Luke 18:1- Always ought to pray 18:11 Thess. 5:17 ­ Pray without ceasing Luke 6:12 Went to mountain to pray ­ stayed all night II. Fervent in Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1 Supplication (Request -entreaty ) Prayers A. Regular time of prayer B. Make & schedule time for prayer C. Pray about a lot of things (Request ­ general obtaining of good) Intercession (Falling in with - For others) Thanks (Gratitude for blessings II. Fervent in Prayer Regular &Fervent Prayer A. Regular time of prayer B. Make & schedule time for prayer C. Pray about a lot of things D. Prayer is powerful James 5:16 1 Pet. 3:12 Not new Not quick Not amazing A simple means of spiritual growth! Does Good God Listens 3 5/9/2010 am & pm III. Focus in Worship A. Worship take work I. Faithful in Study II. Fervent in Prayer III. Focus in Worship · Easy to let minds wander · Concentration takes work / effort · The outward motions ­ is not the hard part · Many things call for attention People around us Those leading Traffic in / out III. Focus in Worship III. Focus in Worship A. Worship take work B. Worship is to be sincere / from heart A. Worship take work B. Worship is to be sincere / from heart C. Focus on: we are doing (song, words, etc) · What is being said (prayer, sermon) · The One we worship (God almighty) · Meaning of the Lord supper (body, blood, death, etc.) · What John 4:24 Must Worship In Spirit & In Truth Sincere &Focused Worship Not new Not quick Not amazing I. Faithful in Study II. Fervent in Prayer III. Focus in Worship A simple means of spiritual growth! IV. Fruitful In Love 4 5/9/2010 am & pm IV. Fruitful In Love Mt. 22:36-40 Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law? And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second like (unto it) is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments the whole law hangeth, and the prophets. IV. Fruitful In Love · More than acknowledging God God · Keep commands (Jno. 14:15; 1 John 2:2ff; 5:3) · Practice what know (Lk 17:6-10; James 1:22) · Cant grow without love (1 John 4:21) Brethren · Fruit: fulfill responsibility (Rom. 13:8f) Weep & rejoice (Rom. 12:15) Restore (Gal. 6:1) Encourage (Heb. 10:24) Honest & Fruitful Love Not new Not quick Not amazing A simple means of spiritual growth! I. Faithful in Study II. Fervent in Prayer III. Focus in Worship IV. Fruitful In Love V. First In Spiritual Matters V. First In Spiritual Matters First & Foremost Priority Mt. 6:33 Seek First Kingdom & Right. 1 Pet. 3:15 Sanctify Lord God Above Pleasure Above Family Above Jobs Above Education Above Self Mt. 16:24 Not new Not quick Not amazing A simple means of spiritual growth! 5 5/9/2010 am & pm I. Faithful in Study II. Fervent in Prayer III. Focus in Worship IV. Fruitful In Love V. First In Spiritual Matters 6     ");
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That this thousand years stands between the second coming of Christ and the final judgment of all. Genesis 12:1-3 1 Now Jehovah said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy fathers house, unto the Land land that I will show thee. 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, Nation and make they name great. And be thou a blessing. 3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and him that curseth thee will I curse. And in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed. Seed Nation Promise Nation Promise Fulfilled At Sinai - Covenant Ex. 19:5-6 19:5Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be mine own possession from among all peoples: for all the earth is mine: and ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation nation. Joshua 21:43-45 43 So Jehovah gave to Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers, and they possessed it and dwelt in it. 44 And Jehovah gave them rest round about, according to all that he sware unto their fathers. And there stood not a man of all their enemies before them; Jehovah delivered all their enemies into their hand. 45 There failed not aught of any good thing which Jehovah had spoken unto the house of Israel; All came to pass. Ex. 20:1-7 Law given to these people. 1 5/16/2010 pm Joshua 23:14 14. And behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth. And you know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which Jehovah your God spake concerning you. All are come to pass unto you; not one thing hath failed thereof. b Joshua 13-20 Land Promise The Promise The Promise To Abraham Nation Promise FULFILLED Land Promise FULFILLED Gal. 3:13-29 3:13- There is no promise yet to be fulfilled The Extent concerning the land! The Fulfillment The Assurance Seed Promise Seed Promise Gen. 17:16-17; 18:11-12; 21:1ff; 22:1ff; 26:4 Seed Promise Isaac Jacob Gen. 28:13-14 Twelve sons. Gen. 29-30; 35:22-27 Seed Of Woman · Gen. 3:15 - Promise of redemption ·2 Sam. 7:12ff Seed of David ·Isa. 9:6ff; Dan. 2:44; 7:13-14 King 7:13· Christ = Seed of woman · Born of a woman (virgin) - Isa. 7:14 · Made of a woman (Gal. 4:4) Jacob son Judah Gen. 49:10 2 5/16/2010 pm Seed Promise Seed of woman Gen. 3:15 Seed of Abraham Gen. 12:3; 22:18 Seed Promise How does the promise relate to us? Christ came Gen. 3:15 Seed of Woman Gal. 4:4 Gen. 12:3 Seed of Abraham Gal. 3:16 Gen. 49:10 Tribe of Judah Heb. 7:14 2 Sam. 7:14 Seed of David Lk. 1:26-33 1:26Isa. 7:14 Born of a Virgin Mt. 1:21-23 1:21God keeps His promise! Gal. 3:16 Now to Abraham were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed which is Christ. seed, Seed Promise Christ was crucified Mark 11:9-10 Hosanna; Blessed (is) he that cometh in 11:9the name of the Lord: Blessed (is) the kingdom that cometh, (the kingdom) of our father David: Hosanna in the highest. Mark 15:12-14 What then shall I do unto him whom ye 15:12call the King of the Jews? And they cried out again, Crucify him. And Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out exceedingly, Crucify him. him Seed Promise Seed Promise How does the promise relate to us? How does the promise relate to us? Christ was raised and exalted! ·Acts 1:3; 2:22-24ff; 2:32ff; 3:12-15; 2:223:124:8-12; 5:29-32; Rom. 1:4 4:8- 5:29·Eph. 1:19-23; Cf. Dan. 7:13-14 1:197:13God keeps His promise! Seed Promise How does the promise relate to us? How does the promise relate to us? Christ was raised and exalted! Acts 2:36 36 Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God hath made him both Lord Christ was raised and exalted! Acts 2:37 37 Now when they heard (this,) they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do do? and Christ, this Jesus whom ye crucified. God keeps His promise! God keeps His promise! 3 5/16/2010 pm Salvation / Forgiveness Is What Was Promised In The Seed Of Abraham Acts 2:38-39 2:38Acts 4:12 And in none other is there salvation: for unto them, Repent ye, and be And Peter (said)neither is there any other one of you baptized everyname under in the name of Jesus heaven, that the remission Christ unto is given among of your sins; and ye shall men, wherein we must be receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. saved. (cf. Lk. 24:47) Salvation / Forgiveness Is What Was Promised In The Seed Of Abraham Acts 3:25-26 Ye are the sons of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with your fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed (THE PROMISE) blessed. Acts 2:21 Unto you first God, having raised up his Servant, sent ...whosoever shall call on the him to bless you, in turning away every one of you name of from your iniquities the Lord shall be saved. iniquities. For to you is the promise, and to your children, Acts afar off, (even) as shall as on and to all that are2:21 ...whosoever manycall the the name ofunto Lord shall be saved. Lord our God shall call the him. The Promise Gal. 3:29 Nation Promise FULFILLED Land Promise FULFILLED Seed Promise FULFILLED IN CHRIST The Seed Promise - Galatians 3:29 This is the theme of Apostles preaching! Acts 2:38-39 Acts 3:25-26 Acts 13:23, 32 Acts 26:6-7 Eph. 3:3-8 Heb. 11:13,33,39 4     ");
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This law simply states that “Life begets life.” This law teaches that life does not originate from non-living material. This is a recognized “law of science” and is in harmony with creation, but not with evolution. Yet, evolutionists believe in “Spontaneous Generation,” which means life spontaneously generated from non-living matter. Louis Pasteur won first prize in the French academy of science in 1862 because his experimentation and research PROVED ONCE AND FOR ALL that living things are a product of living matter (See Creation Research Society Quarterly, January 1966, page 6). Spontaneous generation has been proven to be false and unscientific, yet it is still held by evolutionists as FACT. Non-intelligence cannot give rise to intelligence. The Evolutionists cannot explain intelligence, morals, or the purpose of man. Human beings have more than just flesh or material. Yet, science cannot explain mans inner being, power of thought, consciousness, mans hopes, aspirations, or reasoning. Man can seek for peace, have guilt, appreciation, virtues, feelings, compassion, understanding … all of which science cannot determine. “If my mental processes are determined wholly by the motions of atoms in my brain, I have no reason to suppose that my beliefs are true … and hence I have no reason for supposing my brain to be composed of atoms … If man is nothing more than an evolving organism, then we have no sense to duty. It is beyond the realm of science, the comprehension of why we are here” (J.B.S. Haldane). Very simply, the water is boiling, but why is it boiling? Laws of Thermodynamics. From Ferrell Jenkins material in Introduction to Christian Evidences, pages 21-22, we learn that “matter has not existed eternally. A number of scientists cite the first and second Laws of Thermodynamics against the idea that matter has existed eternally, and against the theory of evolution in general. Notable among these is Dr. Henry M. Morris, who was head of the Department of Civil engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, until 1970 when he resigned in order to devote full time to combating evolution. He became director of the Institute for Creation Research in San Diego, CA. ‘Of all people, there is perhaps less reason for the scientists, than for any other, to accept evolution. By its very nature, evolutionary history is beyond the reach of his scientific method, having to do with origins, with events of the prehistoric past which are nonrepeatable and nonmeasurable’” (Morris, “Seven Reasons for Opposing evolution,” Studies in the Bible and Science, page 145). The First Law of Thermodynamics. “This is the law of energy conservation. This defines the state of measurable universe as one of quantitative stability. No energy (which includes everything) is now coming into existence. No energy is being created or destroyed. This Law says that matter is eternal, or it had a beginning. Which?” (Ferrell Jenkins, Introduction to Christian Evidences, page 21). The second Law of Thermodynamics. This is defined as the law of energy deterioration, the process of entropy. That is, everything tends to become less organized, to become disordered, to decay and die. Everything is “running down.” It is like a top that spins slower and slower, indicating that someone started the spinning, it had a beginning. Dr. Van Rensselaear Potter said: “Man has long been aware that this world has a tendency to fall apart. Tools wear out, fishing nets need repair, roofs leak, iron rusts, wood decays, loved ones sicken and die, relatives quarrel, and nations make war … We instinctively resent the decay of orderly systems such as the living organism and work to restore such systems to their former or even higher levels or organization” (“Society and Science,” Science, Volume 146, page 1018, October 24, 1964). The Bible confirms this to be so. Hebrews 1:10-11 says, “And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning didst lay the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the works of thy hands: They shall perish; but thou continuest: And they all shall wax old as doth a garment.” Romans 8:20-22 also affirms this, “For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but by reason of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.” Evolution contradicts this by teaching that the universe is still evolving, developing or becoming more organized and complex. Furthermore, it is biologically impossible. Evolutionists claim that reptiles evolved into birds, yet reptile lungs contain millions of tiny air sacs as do mammal lungs, however the lungs of birds have tubes rather than sacs. How could a creature with a lung half of sacs and half of tubes survive? Evolutionists claim that amphibians evolved into reptiles, yet how could the thick simple amphibian egg, designed to develop in water, be transformed by slow changes to the complex thin membrane forming a closed sac around the embryos of the reptile designed to incubate in the air? Such changes are biologically impossible. Life could not survive the changes in structure proposed. It would be biological suicide and unscientific. In our next study we will learn of the harmony of true science and the Bible.     ");
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It is the purpose of this article to establish that the Bible is scientifically accurate. Dr. Carl F. H. Henry stated this as follows: “No claim is made that the sacred writers, as individuals, were personally exempt from the naive world-view of their own day, nor that their writings articulate a classified and systematized science involving general laws. What is claimed is that, as the messengers of holy revelation, they were lifted beyond their own capacities, and that their declarations bearing upon nature and upon man are as reliable as their teaching about God and His activity” (Dr. Carl F. H. Henry, Contemporary Evangelical Thought, “Science and Religion”, page 269). That is a good statement of what I believe happened with reference to the science which is in the Bible. The superintendence of God in the writing of the Bible is seen by the absence of contemporary sciences to which the various writers of the Bible were exposed. Although Moses was schooled in all the knowledge of the Egyptians (Acts 7:22), he did not incorporate into his writings the science of the Egyptians. There is no trace of the popular Egyptian theories of origins: i.e. the world came from a flying egg; man came from the white worms of the Nile. Instead we read, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…” (Genesis 1:1, 26-27; 2:7). Though Daniel was “skillful in all wisdom, and endued with knowledge and understanding science” (Daniel 1:4), he did not record any of the Babylonian myths, magic or mysteries in his writing. Yet, the Babylonians came to him for wisdom, not vice versa (1:20; 5:11-12). The prophets stood against false wisdom of their day. Their writings agree with true science. Some, ignorant of the Bible, claim science contradicts the Bible by referencing claims of men. For example some claim life arose from inorganic matter. The Bible claims life comes from life. Others claim that the earth is the center of the universe. Ptolemy the Egyptian, ancient astronomer, geographer, and mathematician considered the earth the center of the universe, the “Ptolemaic system.” This theory was promoted for years by Roman Catholicism. This concept is not found in the Bible, but stems from the idea that since humans are the center of God’s attention, therefore the place where they live must be the center of God’s universe. This is neither a logical nor biblical. In fact, the Bible states that the heavens “fix their rule over the earth” (Job 38:33), demonstrating that the heavens control the earth and not the other way around. Superstitious medical remedies are not found in the Bible (i.e. lizard blood, swine teeth, putrid meat, animal excreta, etc.). Why? Because God superintended the writing of the Scriptures to prevent the “sciences” of the ancients from being placed in the Bible. The God who created this universe is the same God who wrote the Bible (Psalms 19:1, 7-9). We should not be surprised, therefore, to see a remarkable harmony between His creation and His revelation. Consider these statements of fact found in the Bible that were later “discovered” by science. The Earth Is Round - Proverbs 8:27 (~1000 BC); Isaiah 40:22 (740-690 BC). 384-322 BC: Aristotle argued for a spherical earth, but few were convinced. 1520 AD: Introduction of the compass and voyages of Columbus and Magellan finally brought general acceptance that the earth is round. The Earth Is Suspended On Nothing - Job 26:7 (2000-1600 BC). (Clear, in unscientific terms.) Men thought the earth was flat and supported on the shoulders of Atlas. 1608 AD: Invention of the telescope by a Dutch optician, Hans Lippershey. 1687 AD: Sir Isaac Newton and his “Law of Universal Gravitation” (Principia) . The earth is suspended in its orbit by the attraction of the sun. The earth weighs six billion trillion (6 x 1021) tons. To replace the gravitational pull of the sun it would take the strength of a steel cable 8,000 miles in diameter! The Stars Are Without Number - Genesis 15:5 (~1400 BC); Jeremiah 33:22 (~600 BC). (cf. Isaiah 40:26; Psalms 147:4; Romans 1:20.) 150 BC: Hipparchus taught there were less than 3,000 stars. (A Greek astronomer and mathematician who discovered the precession of the equinoxes, calculated the length of the year to within 6 1/2 minutes, compiled the first known star catalog, and made an early formulation of trigonometry.) 150 AD: Ptolemy counted 1,056 and claimed the actual number was not over 3,000. 1608 AD: Galileo used a telescope and announced the number of stars “innumerable.” There Are Paths Of The Seas - Psalms 8:8 (~1000 BC). 1855 AD: Matthew Fontaine Maury, upon hearing Psalms 8:8 read to him by his son, set out to discover and chart the oceans’ sea lanes and currents. (Statue of Maury in Richland, VA.) There Are Channels In The Sea - II Samuel 22:16 (~1000 BC). 1504 AD: Juan de la Costa made the first ocean soundings, but did nothing to change the universal view that the ocean floors were flat, sandy beds like our deserts. 1840 AD: James Clark Rose made oceanic soundings to a depth of nearly 2,000 fathoms (12,000 feet). 1971 AD: First complete map of the ocean floor showing the “recesses of the deep.” There Are Springs Of The Sea - Job 38:16 (~2000-1600 BC); Genesis 7:11; 8:2 (~1400 BC). 1930 AD: Fresh water springs discovered on the ocean floor. 1945 AD: Underwater volcanoes discovered. The Water-Vapor Cycle - Job 36:27-28 (2000-1600 BC); Ecclesiastes 1:7 (~1000 BC). The sea is not full - Evaporation and water cycles. 350 BC: Aristotle comprehended the water-vapor cycle and published his “Meteorlogica” . 1770 AD: Benjamin Franklin observed the movement of water by storms (river-to-sea-to-river water cycle). Life Is In The Blood - Leviticus 17:11 (~1400 BC). ~350 BC: Herophilos, physician of the Museum of Alexandria, advocated blood letting as a means to get rid of disease. They thought blood carried DISEASE instead of LIFE! 1616 AD: Dr. William Harvey, British physician, discovered blood circulates and is used over and over. 1800 AD: Barber-surgeons were professional blood letters. This is the history of the red stripe on barber poles. What many thought to be scientific knowledge contemporary with the writers of the Bible is not found in the Bible. Yet, an understanding of the physical world is revealed which transcends the writers’ ability to discover at the time they wrote the Bible. How do you reconcile that? This is more than coincidence. The Bible is not the product of man’s knowledge and ability. It is the inspired word of God (II Timothy 3:16-17).     ");
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In a word, sin ­ more specifically... fornication, idolatry, adultery, effeminacy, homosexuality, thievery, covetousness, drunkenness, reviling, and swindling LESSONS TO BE LEARNED They were subject to, guilty of, and condemned by the law of Christ, before their obedience to the gospel. ...where there is no law, neither is there violation. (Rom. 4:15) sin is not imputed where there is no law (Rom. 5:13) Application to false teaching... LESSONS TO BE LEARNED The result of their sin is that it left them eternally... · Separated from God ­ (Isaiah 59:1-2) · Without hope ­ (Ephesians 2:12) · Condemned ­ (Romans 6:23) 1 5/2/2010 am WHAT THIS TEXT ESTABLISHES The gospel preached by Paul had to include preaching about the sinfulness of those things listed in verses 9 & 10. How does this reconcile with the positive preaching mandate so many cling to? The preaching of the gospel revealed by the Holy Spirit is supposed to convict men of their sin. (see John 16:8) WHAT THIS TEXT ESTABLISHES The message of the gospel preached in the city of Corinth was the same message he preached everywhere else. 1 Corinthians 4:17 The message was not Pauls own personal standards but was in fact Gods. 1 Corinthians 14:37 WHAT THIS TEXT ESTABLISHES The washing, sanctification and justification of those in Corinth did not entitle them to return to the sinful practices they once lived in. were were are are! Paul said were not are! WHAT THIS TEXT TEACHES This passage also teaches that the gospel is powerful enough to change ­ transform ­ anyones life. (Rom. 1:16; 12:1-2). Remember who became obedient to the gospel of Jesus Christ in Corinth? From Cornelius (Acts 10) to Corinth ­ the gospel will work ­ do we believe the gospel can pierce the heart of the adulterer, homosexual, drunkard and thief today? (Acts 2:37) Gods word demands repentance - we can no longer continue practicing the sin. Paul taught that vindication, avenging of wrong & the demonstration of innocence must accompany true repentance 7:1026:20). (2 Cor. 7:10-11; cf., Acts 26:20 2 APPLICATIONS OF THIS TEXT We are to change in such a way that people notice ­ do they? 1 Peter 4:1-4 Would they in Corinth? Think there were some conversations had? APPLICATIONS OF THIS TEXT Is it still sinful today? Has Gods standards changed? Is sin no longer sin? Is Gods word still relevant today? Jesus claimed the word of God would stand forever. Matt. 24:35; Isaiah 40:8; 1 Peter 1:2225. It was once for all delivered (Jude 3). delivered once Are things really all that different today than they were in Corinth when Paul preached there? (note Eccles. 1:9; 3:14-15) 2 5/2/2010 am WHAT THIS TEXT ESTABLISHES What displeased God when the New Testament was written is what displeases God today. Just because our society accepts, and actually takes pride in, sin (rather than being ashamed) doesnt mean Gods will has changed (cf., Jeremiah 8:11-12). WHAT THIS TEXT ESTABLISHES The need for Godly parents. Whos responsible for teaching our children about the dangers of sin and every form of evil & the good were to hold fast to (1 Thess. 5:21-22). If we dont, rest assured, someone else will! Bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Eph. 6:4) ­ does that include discussion of sins such as those listed in 1 Cor. 6:9-10? Will we teach them Rom. 13:13-14? WHAT THIS TEXT ESTABLISHES What is our attitude towards such sin? Does it really bother us anymore? Do we try to get as close to sin as we possibly can? Do we understand the need to flee? (1 Tim. 6:11; 2 Tim. 2:22). Think about Exodus 19:12 WHAT THIS TEXT DOESNT ESTABLISH Not an exhaustive list. None are (i.e., Gal. 5:19-21), and things like these. Psalms 119:160, The sum of Thy word is truth. Do we understand the sins the brethren in Corinth once practiced that we must lay aside? SIN OF FORNICATION From the Greek word porneia which is defined as: illicit sexual intercourse in general. Includes adultery & all sexual intercourse outside of scriptural marriage. 1 Cor. 5:11; 6:9; Gal. 5:19; Eph. 5:3; Col. 3:5. The many warnings illustrates the type of sexually corrupt environment in which early Christians lived. The social, economic, political, and religious conditions of the first century were severely hostile towards Christianity. Any different today? SIN OF IDOLATRY Letter to the Romans written from Corinth (Rom. 15:26; 16:1, 23; 2 Tim. 4:20) City of Corinth reflected in what he wrote in Rom. 1:21-23. Corinth had a well established culture of idolatry that Christians were to flee from. 1 Cor. 10:14 3 5/2/2010 am SIN OF IDOLATRY Idolatry (eidololatreia) is simply defined as the worship of false gods (Thayer, 174) Are we beyond such sin? Consider its forms: 1. Image worship. Acts 17:29-30 2. Nature worship. Deut. 4:19 3. Self worship. Phil. 3:19; 2 Tim. 3:4; Rom. 16:18 4. Possession worship. Col. 3:5 Whats the real point? Submission to God vs. selfish desires. SIN OF ADULTERY Always condemned by God. Punished in the OT by death. (Ex. 20:14; Lev. 20:10) Adultery ­ unlawful sexual intercourse with another persons husband or wife. It is a sexual act, not a legal proceeding. John 8:3-11 Its something you live in. Col. 3:5-7. Defined by Matthew 19:9 ­ can 2 people be married and have their sexual relationship be adulterous? Yes ­ Mark 6:17. Rom. 7:2-3 How many lives will this sin ruin? (2 Sam. 11 & 12) HOMOSEXUALS & EFFEMINATE Nothing new. Genesis chapter 19. Part of Roman culture. God has always expressed condemnation towards. Lev. 18:22, 24; Rom. 1:26-27; here. All sexual sins are a choice by man. Effeminate? ...forms of lewdness...guilty of addiction to sins of the flesh. Living for pleasure. THIEVES , COVETOUS & SWINDLERS Stealing is clearly wrong, right? Both old and new covenants address the sin of stealing or thievery. Ex. 20:15; Eph. 4:28 Covetousness is that which precedes stealing. Inordinate and unlawful desire. Desire for what we dont have. Hoarding what we do have. Swindling: To pillage or plunder, extortion, seize Be warned: Luke 12:15; Col. 3:5; Eph. 5:3; DRUNKARDS & REVELING Clearly condemned & not to be associated with. 1 Cor. 5:11. Is it only wrong to be drunk? What goes with it? Carousing. Rom. 13:13; Gal. 5:21; 1 Peter 4:3. Apples & Oranges ­ today vs. then The path to drunkenness is forbidden. 1 Peter 4:3 ­ Drinking parties, Carousals then drunkenness. Contrary certainly to sobermindedness. 1 Cor. 15:34; 1 Thess. 5:6-8 SUCH ARE SOME OF YOU? For those who havent put on Christ... A chance to be start anew and be forgiven, if... For those who are Christians and have once before tasted of the heavenly gift (Heb. 6:4-6) but have allowed such sins to return to dominate your life... A chance to repent and renew your fellowship with God. 4     ");
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Those outside of Christ who sin, must do 1.Those something. Acts 2:36-38, 40-41; Acts 9:6; Acts 2:36- 4016:3016:30-34 2. Christians who sin, must do something. 1 John 1:62.Christians 1:610; Acts 8:20-24 8:203. God is willing to forgive, IF WE ARE WILLING 3.God TO MEET HIS CONDITIONS! a. Discuss Luke 23:34; cf. Matthew 23:37 cf. b. Discuss Acts 7:60; cf. Acts 9, 22, 26 cf. II. WHAT FORGIVENESS IS NOT. NOT. 1. Just ignoring those who wrong us. 2. Simply refusing to return evil for evil. Romans12:17-21; Romans12:17-21; Hebrews10:30. Hebrews10:30. 3. Ignoring sin. 4. Saying, Ill forgive ­ but I wont forget. Ill forget. a. This is not the way Jesus forgives; when he forgives sin, he remembers it no more (Hebrews 10:17). (Hebrews b. We cannot forgive one, and then constantly remind him of the sin and hold it over him. c. cf. Ill forgive you, but I wont have anything to do with you in the cf. future mentality. III. WHAT IS FORGIVENESS? FORGIVENESS? A. According to American Heritage Dictionary To excuse for a fault or an offense; pardon; To renounce anger or resentment against. To absolve from payment of (a debt as an example). example). 5. Putting the offender on probation. a. Forgiveness must be from the heart. Matthew 18:35 1 4/25/2010 am III. WHAT IS FORGIVENESS? FORGIVENESS? B. According to Theological (Greek) Dictionary of NT: From two Greek words: apo(from) apo(from) hiemi(send) hiemi(send) to send away, to let go, give up a debt, to remit. remit. 1. Bible example is a scapegoat (carrying (carrying away). Leviticus16:21; away). Leviticus16:21; Isaiah 53:6. 53: 2. A casting out­ Isaiah 38:17. casting out 38:17. 3. A starting over ­ Philippians 3:13-14. starting over 13-14. III. WHAT IS FORGIVENESS? FORGIVENESS? C. According to Gods word (forgiveness is) being like God... God removes the notation from the record ­ Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out.. 2. God forgets, putting out of memory ­ Hebrews 8:12 For I will be merciful to their iniquities, And their sins will I remember no more. 1. III. WHAT IS FORGIVENESS? FORGIVENESS? D. Examples of true forgiveness: IV. WHY SHOULD I FORGIVE? FORGIVE? A. God commands it. Mark 11:25 And 11: whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one... B. The example of Christ demands it. Luke 23:34 Father forgive them, for they know not 23: what they do. 1. 2. 3. 4. The prodigal sons father ­ Luke15:20-24. Luke15:20-24. Stephen forgave ­ Acts 7:60; chapter 9 Pauls willingness ­ 2 Timothy 4:16. 4:16. The sinner in Corinth­2 Corinthians 2:5-8. Corinth­ 2:5- IV. WHY SHOULD I FORGIVE? FORGIVE? C. We must forgive because we ourselves have been forgiven. Ephesians 4:32 forgiven. Forgiveness is an act of mercy, not justice. Jesus said, Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy... (Matthew 5:7; cf. James 2:13) cf. IV. WHY SHOULD I FORGIVE? FORGIVE? E. F. Seeking peace requires it! Romans 14:19 Love calls for it. cf. 1 Corinthians 13:4; 1 cf. Peter 4:8 D. We must forgive in order that we may be forgiven. Matthew 6:14-15; Mark 11:25 6:14Gods estimate of an unforgiving spirit is found in Matthew 18:23-35. 18:23- G. The Golden Rule demands it. Matthew 7:12 ; Forgiving others shows strength of character. Romans 12:17-21 12:17- 2 4/25/2010 am V. OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FORGIVENESS: FORGIVENESS: A. Can the mind ever forget? Paul did not maintain a hate list. cf. 1 Corinthians 13:5 Love list. cf. does not take account of evil... 1. 2. 3. 4. We did when we were children. We do as parents with our children. We forget our own faults. faults. God says we can do both ­ Ephesians 4:32. 4:32. V. OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FORGIVENESS: FORGIVENESS: B. How often must I forgive? Matthew18:21-22; Matthew18:21-22; Luke 17:3-4. 17: 1. Not a matter of arithmetic ­ but of love for my brother! a. We must forgive, if need be, seven times in one day or seventy times seven. Not just 490 times, but as often as he repents, I must be willing to forgive. V. OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FORGIVENESS: FORGIVENESS: C. What if the offender does not ask for my forgiveness? 1. Jesus on the cross. Luke 23:34 Did this give them forgiveness? Of course not ­ conditioned upon their repentance! Acts 2:36-38; 1 John 1:9. 2:361:9. 2. Romans 2:4; 12:17 do not be vindictive. 2.Romans 3. One who does not repent, has no Godly sorrow for 3.One his sin. cf. 2 Corinthians 7:10 V. OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FORGIVENESS: FORGIVENESS: D. How should we forgive one another? 1. Matthew 18:35 from the heart. Fully and completely. 1.Matthew The same as God in Christ forgives us (Ephesians (Ephesians 4:32). V. OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FORGIVENESS: FORGIVENESS: E.How do we learn and cultivate true forgiveness? E. How 1. Physically to refuse can lead to health & stress problems. 2. Spiritually, it can cause ­ malice, wrath, malice, jealousy and separate us from God. 3. Remember, how greatly God has forgiven us! 4. Ask God to assist and help us. 5. Practice by praying for the offender. 6. Develop an understanding heart. Proverbs 8:5. 7. Cultivate compassion and mercy ­ Matthew 5:7. Conclusion · Take it or leave it! · Matthew 6:14-15, For if ye forgive men their 6:14trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. · Is my soul worth being lost because of the actions of another person??? 3     ");
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As far as we know, the total personality is a function of the biological organism transacting in a social and cultural context” (Kurtz, Paul, Humanist Manifestos I and II, Buffalo: Prometheus Books, 1973, page 17). “Evolution is as well-established a scientific notion as gravity” (Eldredge, Niles, The Monkey Business, New York: Pocket Books, 1982, page 23). “Evolutionists have been clear about this distinction between fact and theory from the very beginning, if only because we have always acknowledged how far we are from completely understanding the mechanisms (theory) by which evolution (fact) occurred” (Gould, Stephen Jay, Hen’s Teeth and Horses’ Toes, New York: Norton, 1983, page 255). The American Humanist Association, in the January/February 1977 issue of its official propaganda, The Humanist, issued “A Statement Affirming Evolution As A Principle of Science.” The single-page document stated, in part, “For many years it has been well established scientifically that all known forms of life, including human beings, have developed by a lengthy process of evolution … There are no alternative theories to … evolution … that any competent biologists of today takes seriously … Evolution is the only presently known strictly scientific and nonreligious explanation for the existence and diversity of living organisms.” In November 1981, the governing board of the American Geological Institute issued a statement on organic evolution. “Scientific evidence indicates beyond any doubt that life has existed on earth for billions of years. This life has evolved through time producing vast numbers of species of plants and animals, most of which are extinct. Although scientists debate the mechanism that produced this change, the evidence for the change is undeniable. Therefore, in the teaching of science we oppose any position that ignores this scientific reality or that gives equal time to interpretations based on religious beliefs only” (American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Explorer, January, 1982). In the October 1980 issue of Discover Magazine, page 35, Ben Bova asserted, “Evolution … is the cornerstone of the biological sciences. No serious scientists dispute this … So far not one shred of evidence has ever been found to support the Creationist view …” What bold assertions claimed as fact. These claims are indeed disputed by credible scientists. Dr. G.A. Kerkut, Professor of Physiology and Biochemistry at the University of Southampton, England, himself an evolutionist, states, “This theory … can be called the General Theory of Evolution and the evidence that supports it is not sufficiently strong to allow us to consider it as anything more than a working hypothesis … the answer (to the problem of evolution) will be found by future experimental work and not by dogmatic assertions that the General Theory of Evolution must be correct because there is nothing else that will satisfactorily take its place” (The Implications of Evolution, Pergamon Press, London, 1960, page 157). John T. Bonner, an evolutionist, reviewing Dr. Kerkut’s book, wrote, “This is a book with a disturbing message; it points to some unseemly cracks in the foundation. One is disturbed because what is said gives us the uneasy feeling that we knew it for a long time deep down, but were never willing to admit this even to ourselves. It is another one of those cold uncompromising situations where the naked truth and human nature travel in different directions. The particular truth is simply that we have no reliable evidence as to the evolutionary sequence of invertebrate phyla. We do not know whether Protozoa occurred once, or twice, or many times … We have all been telling our students for years not to accept any statement on its face value, but to examine the evidence, and therefore, it is rather a shock to discover that we have failed to follow our own sound advice” (“Review of Kerkut’s book,” American Scientists, Volume 49, June 1961, page 240). Michael Denton, “One might have expected that a theory of such cardinal importance, a theory that literally changed the world, would have been something more than metaphysics, something more than a myth” (Denton, Michael, Evolution: A Theory in Crises, Bethesda: Adler and Adler, 1986, page 358). Jeremy Rifkin said, “Here is a body of thought, incapable of being scientifically tested, claiming to be scientific in nature. It can’t be observed, it can’t be reproduced, it can’t be tested, and yet its proponents demand that it be regarded as the supreme, unimpeachable truth regarding the origin and development of life! One might think that any self-regarding scientist would want to know where the proof is” (Rifkin, Jeremy, Algeny, New York: Penguin Books, 1984, page 118). These quotations make it clear that not all scientists agree with the general theory of evolution. In this material there is a clear refutation of what the evolution scholars say. What foolishness it is to affirm, “For many years it has been well established scientifically that all known forms of life, including human beings, have developed by a lengthy process of evolution” Indeed, “The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God” (Psalms 14:1). In our next study we will examine how these bold claims are disputed by credible established laws of science.     ");
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Evolutionist Niles Eldredge said, “Indeed, the only competing explanation (with evolution, mg) for the order we see in the biological world … is the notion of Special creation …” (Time Frames, New York: Simon and Schuster, 1985, page 29). Creationist Luther Sunderland agreed, “There are really only two general concepts … Life either evolved from a common ancestor, or various different forms first appeared abruptly on Earth” (Darwins Enigma, San Diego: Master Book, 1984, page 24). Definitions of evolution and creation – Evolution: “A theoretical naturally occurring process of change which produces increasing complexity from lower, simpler states to higher more complex states.” Creation: “The point of view of origins which says the elements and all living things were made by a creator for some purpose” (Taylor, Paul S, The Illustrated Origins Answer Book, Mesa: Films For Christ, 1989, pages 3-4). Note the distinction between general theory and special theory of evolution. Special theory: (Also called Micro-Evolution) Changes within a group. Small changes within bounds. Differentiation, variation, fluctuation. There is no disagreement over this as it is possible to produce through selective breeding cattle that are black with a white face and no horns. General Theory: (Also called Macro-Evolution) Large changes which suggest that a water creature became a creeping thing, which became a beast, which became a man. Thus, all living forms in the world have arisen from a single source which itself came from an inorganic form. This is denied emphatically! Evolution and Creation cannot coexist. They are mutually exclusive. Some have attempted to harmonize these in the name of theistic evolution. “Any evolutionist worth his salt and any creationist who genuinely believes the Biblical account of creation finds theistic evolution intellectually nauseating and those who adhere to it as intellectually dishonest. If the theory of evolution is accepted as true, then the Biblical account of creation must be rejected, which includes man being created in the image of God” (Kinzel, Tom, Florida College Lectures, 1995, page 57). Some maintain that the theory of evolution does not interfere with our concept and faith in God and Christ. This cannot be true, for if evolution is true, then the Bible is false. If the Bible is false, then our concept of God who created all things is void, for our concept of God is revealed in the Bible. “For seeing that in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom knew not God, it was God’s good pleasure through the foolishness of the preaching to save them that believe …” (I Corinthians 1:21ff). The theory of evolution denies the necessity of supreme intelligence. “For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, (even) his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse … because that, knowing God, they glorified him not as God, neither gave thanks; but became vain in their reasonings, and their senseless heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools” (Romans 1:20-22). Any effort to explain all things in nature as merely trial and error, the result of natural process eliminates God completely. It is impossible for one to hold to the deity of Jesus and the general theory of evolution or to theistic evolution at the same time. Jesus gave His approval to the creation account in Genesis 1 and 2 in the text of Matthew 19:1-5. “In the beginning, God made them male and female.” Man did not evolve from the lower forms, but was created capable of reproducing his own kind. Consider the Atheist’s explanation of life. The theory of evolution asserts that life came from non-life; that many kinds of life now existing at all levels developed from one or more forms or cells of life. The reason for this explanation is there is no other explanation for the origin of life other than a creator. The Atheist is not willing to accept this. The unbelieving Egyptians believed that all life came from the river Nile. When the river overflowed little white worms were left, and from this the Egyptians thought life began. This is why it was so devastating that God turned the river Nile into blood (cf. Exodus 7:14-19). In our next study we will examine the evolutionists’ claims for his position from science and we study what credible scientist say about such claims.     ");
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Sufficient Conditions Defined Sufficient Condition = A sufficient condition is a condition that, if satisfied, guarantees that a given result will be obtained For example, a sufficient condition for getting an A in a History class is getting an A on every piece of graded work in the course. This means that if a student gets an A on every piece of graded work in the course, then the student is guaranteed an A 3 Necessary Vs. Sufficient Conditions Defined Handing in a term paper is not a sufficient condition for getting an A in the course. It is possible to hand in a term paper and not to get an A in the course Getting an A on every piece of graded work is not a necessary condition for getting an A in the course. It is possible to get an A in the course even though one fails to get an A on some piece of graded work 4 Necessary Vs. Sufficient Conditions - Application A necessary condition for salvation is for one to be baptized. If one is not baptized, he/she will not be saved. The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us ... 1 Peter 3:21 It is not sufficient to be baptized. One could be baptized and yet not remain faithful. Rev 2:10 Plan Of Salvation Hear - Romans 10:17 Believe - Acts 16:31 Repent - Acts 3:19 Confess - Romans 10:9 Baptism - 1 Peter 3:21 5 6 1 4/18/2010 am Plan Of Salvation Hearing ­ Necessary How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? - Romans 10:14 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. - Romans 10:17 7 Plan Of Salvation Believe ­ Necessary And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him - Hebrews 11:6 Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life. - John 5:24 8 Plan Of Salvation Repent ­ Necessary For the sorrow that is according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret, leading to salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death. ­ 2 Cor. 7:10 Therefore repent and return, so that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord ­ Acts 3:19 9 Plan Of Salvation Confess ­ Necessary that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. ­ Rom 10:910 Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven ­ Matt 10:32 10 Plan Of Salvation Baptism ­ Necessary Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you - not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience - through the resurrection of Jesus Christ ­ 1 Pet 3:21 He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned ­ Mark 16:16 Plan Of Salvation Hearing ­ NOT Sufficient But some days later Felix arrived with Drusilla, his wife who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ Jesus. But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, Go away for the present, and when I find time I will summon you. ­ Acts 24:24-25 11 12 2 4/18/2010 am Plan Of Salvation Believe ­ NOT Sufficient Nevertheless many even of the rulers believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the approval of men rather than the approval of God. ­ John 12:42-43 Plan Of Salvation Repent ­ NOT Sufficient For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, since they again crucify to themselves the Son of God and put Him to open shame. ­ Heb 6:4-6 13 14 Plan Of Salvation Confess ­ NOT Sufficient Plan Of Salvation Baptism ­ NOT Sufficient For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world by the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. For it would be better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn away from the holy commandment handed on to them. It has happened to them according to the true proverb, A DOG RETURNS TO ITS OWN VOMIT, and, A sow, after washing, returns to wallowing in the mire. ­ 2 Pet 2:20-22 Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. ­ Rev 2:10 In other words, a person can be baptized, and NOT remain faithful 15 16 What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? ­ James 2:14 Plan Of Salvation Plan Of Salvation Hear - Romans 10:17 Believe - Acts 16:31 Repent - Acts 3:19 Confess - Romans 10:9 Baptism - 1 Peter 3:21 Remain Faithful Unto Death ­ Rev 2:10 Hear - Romans 10:17 Believe - Acts 16:31 Repent - Acts 3:19 Confess - Romans 10:9 Baptism - 1 Peter 3:21 17 18 3 4/18/2010 am Plan Of Salvation NOTE : To deny this NECESSARY step: Faithful Unto Death Example Jesus is our example: Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. death, For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name ­ Phil 2:8-9 2:8- Remain Faithful Unto Death ­ Rev 2:10 Is to endorse the Once Saved, Always Saved doctrine 19 20 Faithful Unto Death Should Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act faith, like men, be strong ­ 1 Cor 16:13 for we walk by faith, not by sight ­ faith, 2 Cor 5:7 Faithful Unto Death Must For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, BUT THE RIGHTEOUS man SHALL LIVE BY FAITH. ­ Rom 1:17 FAITH. After they had preached the gospel to that city and had made many disciples, they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch, strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and faith, saying, Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. ­ Acts 14:21-22 God. 14:21So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, If you continue in My word, then you are truly If word, disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free. ­ John 8:31 21 22 Faithful Unto Death Must yet He has now reconciled you in His fleshly body through death, in order to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach - if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved steadfast, away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister. ­ Col 1:22-23 1:22so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. ­ 1 Pet 1:9 souls. 23 Faithful Unto Death Must I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which righteousness, the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing ­ 2 Tim 4:7-8 4:7My brethren, if any among you strays from the truth and one turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins ­ James 5:19-20 5:1924 4 4/18/2010 am Faithful Unto Death Must But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive, were grafted in among them and became partaker with them of the rich root of the olive tree, do not be arrogant toward the branches; but if you are arrogant, remember that it is not you who supports the root, but the root supports you. You will say then, Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in. Quite right, they were broken off for their unbelief, but you stand by your faith. Do not be conceited, but fear; for if God did not spare the natural branches, He will not spare you, either. Behold then the kindness and severity of God; to those who fell, severity, but to you, Gods kindness, if you continue in His kindness; otherwise you also will be cut off. And they also, if they do not continue in their off. unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. ­ Rom 11:17-23 11:17- Those Who Are NOT Faithful Unto Death But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons ­ 1 Tim 4:1 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown away as a branch and dries up; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire and they are burned. ­ John 15:6 25 Those Who Are NOT Faithful Unto Death For in the case of those who have once been enlightened and have tasted of the heavenly gift and have been made partakers of the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen away, it is impossible to renew them again to repentance, repentance, since they again crucify to themselves the Son of God and put Him to open shame ­ Heb 6:4-6 6:4For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world by the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. ­ 2 Pet 2:20 Advocates Of Once Saved, Always Saved Reference These Verses But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. ­ Rom 8:37-39 8:37This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all that He has given Me I lose nothing, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day. ­ John 6:39-40 6:39- 28 Rebuttal Rom 8:37-39 : Context ­ 8:37Verse 28 - And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God. Verse 31 If God is for us, who is against us? If we love God and therefore God is for us, Nothing can separate us from God. If we stop loving God and therefore God is no longer for us, We separate us, ourselves from God. But your iniquities have made a separation between you and your God, And your sins have hidden His face from you so that He does not hear. ­ Isaiah 59:2 In other words, nothing can separate us from God ­ EXCEPT OURSELVES 29 Rebuttal John 6:39-40 : Context ­ 6:39It is the will of the Father that the Son lose none that has been given to Him. However, we know that some (once saved) will end up lost. (Reference: Heb 6:4-6, 2 Pet 2:20) 6:4It is also the will of the Father that NONE be lost, but some will be: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should usperish, but that all should come to repentance. ­ 2 Pet 3:9 Verse 40 - that everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life. When we cease to believe, we forfeit our salvation. Man has free will ­ God will not override mans free will and force a person to remain in a saved condition who no longer wants to love & obey God. for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica ­ 2 Tim 4:10 When one falls away, it is NOT a failure on Gods part. 30 5 4/18/2010 am Plan Of Salvation Hear - Necessary Believe - Necessary Repent - Necessary Confess - Necessary Baptism - Necessary Remain Faithful - Necessary Plan Of Salvation The Religious Worlds View Hear - Necessary Believe ­ Necessary & Sufficient Repent ­ Not Necessary Confess ­ Not Necessary Baptism ­ Not Necessary Remain Faithful ­ Not Necessary 31 32 Plan Of Salvation The Religious Worlds View The Religious World will focus on a verse like John 5:24 and not give equal weight to other verses Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life. ­ John 5:24 Plan Of Salvation Harmonizing ALL Verses If verse 1 says ­ Do A and be saved and verse 2 says ­ Do B and be saved, You must draw one of the following conclusions: 1) The Bible contradicts itself. 2) God is telling me I must do A and B. In other words, A and B are both necessary. 33 34 Plan Of Salvation Harmonizing ALL Verses The Important Question: What is SUFFICIENT for salvation? Plan Of Salvation Harmonizing ALL Verses A) Hear ­ Necessary B) Believe ­ Necessary C) Repent ­ Necessary D) Confess ­ Necessary E) Baptism ­ Necessary F) Remain Faithful ­ Necessary A+B+C+D+E+F is SUFFICIENT for Salvation 35 36 6     ");
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The authority for Easter did not come from God. Such a Christian festival is not to be found in His word, the Bible. Oh, but you say, “Easter is in the Bible in Acts 12:4!” Yes, the King James translators put the word “Easter” in that verse, but textual scholars concede they should have used the word “Passover” since that is the word used in the Greek text (pascha). It is translated “Passover” every time it is used in the New Testament except here (for example, see Luke 22:1). The King James translators betrayed their prejudice for the springtime religious festival invented by men when they rendered pascha “Easter” in Acts 12:4. Easter, as it occurs in modern churches, is not in the Bible. The Catholic Concise Encyclopedia tells us the name Easter “derives from the Saxon goddess Eastre, the ancient deity of the dawn” (page 138). It was only after AD 300 that the festivities of Easter became frequent (Shaff-Herzog Encyclopedia, IV:43, 45). There is general agreement among Easter historians that its origin is pagan in nature, and that the third-fourth century church incorporated, accommodated and adapted the features of pagan spring festivals into its celebration of the resurrection of Christ. (When there is no Bible authority for a religious practice one source becomes as good as another; but such a thing does not please God, Matthew 7:21-23.) An increasing number of churches of Christ celebrate Easter Sunday. For example, the Southern Hills Church of Christ in Abilene, Texas calls April 16, 2006 “Resurrection Sunday” on their website. Their meaning is clear: they have planned an Easter service (one day after their “Eggstravaganza” of an Easter egg hunt!). Their website says, “Easter is more than ‘long ago and far away.’ Easter is more than hunting eggs and frilly dresses. Jesus’ resurrection means we have the power to start life fresh and write a new chapter!” (southernhillschurch.org). And so, they define “Jesus’ resurrection” as “Easter,” but they do so on their own authority and not the Scriptures. Should we have also planned to observe Easter with Resurrection Sunday services? No. But to hear some brethren these days, we aren’t using our opportunity to tell others about the resurrected Christ when we don’t have Easter services – or at least have a sermon about the resurrection of Christ. Really?! How can we scripturally tell the world of Jesus Christ and His gospel by inviting them to an unscriptural worship service? Our weekly remembrance of the Lord’s death by eating the Lord’s Supper proclaims His death “till He comes,” which implies He arose from the dead (I Corinthians 11:26). If we are not telling others about the resurrected Christ it is not because we do not have an annual Easter service like the churches around us; it is because we are not living our faith before others every day (I Corinthians 15:16-20)! We must continue to warn brethren who try to incorporate the wisdom of men into the church of Christ, including “Easter Sunday” services. (Such incorporation is exactly what the early apostate church did when it incorporated pagan spring festivals into its worship and called it “Easter”!) We do not have to accommodate the gospel to the traditions of men in order to proclaim it to others; to do so is to actually pervert it (I Corinthians 2:1-5; Galatians 1:6-10; I Timothy 4:1-3). We are commanded not to rely on the traditions of men for God’s approval (Matthew 15:7-9; 7:21-23; I Corinthians 1:18-31; 4:6; II John 9). Even after this lengthy explanation there will be the person who says, “What?! You mean you don’t observe Easter? Don’t you believe Jesus was raised from the dead?” They have completely missed the point. Of course we believe Jesus was raised from the dead, otherwise our faith is vain and we are truly pitiful (I Corinthians 15:17-19). But friend, belief in the resurrection of Jesus does not demand that we participate in a man-made celebration of it. The resurrection of Jesus occurred by the wisdom and power of God (Romans 1:4; I Corinthians 6:14; 1:24). But the religious holiday called Easter occurs by the wisdom and power of man. Therefore, Easter is a man-made religious observance of the resurrection of Jesus that honors the wisdom and power of man, not the powerful work and wisdom of God. Jesus said: “…Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me. And in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ For laying aside the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men – the washing of pitchers and cups, and many other such things you do [like Easter, jrp]. He said to them, All too well you reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition” (Mark 7:6-9). We will be content to practice and proclaim the good news of the resurrected Christ every day by lives of humble obedience to His word instead of binding the religious traditions of men as if they are the will of God. One thing is certain; we will not go wrong when we do what the Bible says and refuse to add things to it (Matthew 7:21-23; Revelation 22:18-19).     ");
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Galatians 1:6-12 1:6- · Two authorities · Matthew 21:23-27 ­ from heaven or from men? · Has God specified how He wants to be worshipped? · John 4:23-24 ­ in spirit and truth 1 2 Who Are We Here To Please? · Are we here to please men or to please God? · I Thessalonians 4:1 ­ how ye ought ... to please God Trends In Religion · In denominations · The term denomination implies a choice · Many denominations are seeking to cater to men more than to God · Look at Saddleback Community Church in Lake Forest, CA 3 4 5 6 1 4/4/2010 am 7 8 9 10 Trends In Religion · In the Lords church · Look at Oak Hills church in San Antonio, TX · Formerly Oak Hills Church of Christ · Max Lucado is one of the preachers there. 11 12 2 4/4/2010 am Trends In Religion · In the Lords church · Look at the Highland Church of Christ in Abilene, TX · Creators of the Herald of Truth in 1952 · This was the beginning of the institutional movement 13 14 15 16 17 18 3 4/4/2010 am Who Are We Here To Please? · If it takes all this to get them there, what will it take to keep them there? · II Timothy 4:3-4 ­ teachers after their own lusts 19 20 True Worship · If it takes all this to get them there, what will it take to keep them there? · II Timothy 4:3-4 ­ teachers after their own lusts True Worship · Worship has never been about pleasing men. · we shall worship the Father · Hebrews 13:15 ­ offer up a sacrifice of praise to God 21 22 True Worship · Reverence and awe · Hebrews 12:28-29 ­ with reverence and awe · God is our heavenly Father · Not some buddy down the street · Only one person called Gods friend · James 2:23 ­ the friend of God 23 True Worship · We assemble for the purpose of worshiping God · This assembly is not for us ­ It is for God · We receive edification as a benefit of our acceptable worship of God 24 4 4/4/2010 am Innovations Of Man · God has consistently rejected the innovations of man in worship to Him · I Corinthians 10:5, 11 ­ God was not well pleased ... written for our admonition Innovations Of Man · God has consistently rejected the innovations of man in worship to Him · Genesis 4:3-7 ­ sin coucheth at the door · Leviticus 10:1-2 ­ which he had not commanded them 25 26 Innovations Of Man · God has consistently rejected the innovations of man in worship to Him · Malachi 1:8 ­ will he be pleased with thee Innovations Of Man · Were these people sincere in their attempts to worship God? · Yes ­ They were · God still rejected them and their offerings 27 28 The Casual Attitude · We live in an increasingly casual society · This is reflected in the types of worship we have just studied The Casual Attitude · We are in the presence of God · Psalms 89:7 ­ greatly to be feared · The throne scene in Revelation chapters 4 and 5 was not a party · Malachi 1:6 ­ where is mine honor · The Lords church is not about how casual we can be. 29 30 5 4/4/2010 am The Casual Attitude · This is a solemn occasion · I Corinthians 11:26 ­ ye proclaim the Lords death · I Peter 4:11 ­ oracles of God · Our prayers are petitions to our Creator and Judge The Casual Attitude · We are not here to relax and have fun with friends · I Corinthians 11:17 ­ for the worse 31 32 The Casual Attitude · The Lords Supper can be likened to both a funeral and a wedding ceremony · proclaim the Lords death · Ephesians 5:31-32 ­ I speak in regard of Christ and of the church. The Casual Attitude · Casualness and ME centered worship is manifested outwardly · Outward attitude · Bored · Disinterested · Unprepared · Continually late · Disruptive 33 34 The Casual Attitude · The clothes we wear · Dress for success · The clothes make the man · God looks on the heart · Hebrews 4:12 ­ intents of the heart · Exodus 29:29-30 ­ the holy garments 35 The Casual Attitude · The clothes we wear · Matthew 22:11-12 ­ had not on a wedding-garment · We cannot look on the heart but we do display the thoughts of our hearts · Matthew 15:18-20 ­ out of the heart · Why do we dress up for work and dress down for worship? 36 6 4/4/2010 am What Must I Do To Be Saved? · Hear the Word of God What Must I Do To Be Saved? · Repent of your sins · Romans 10:8 ­ But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach · Believe in that Word · Acts 3:19 ­ Repent ye therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that so there may come seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord · Confess that Jesus is the Son of God · Romans 10:11 ­ For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be put to shame. 37 · I John 4:15 ­ Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God. 38 What Must I Do To Be Saved? · Be immersed in water (baptized) · Acts 2:38 ­ And Peter (said) unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 7     ");
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Self ????????? Keep your tongue from evil And your lips from speaking deceit. Ps 39:1 I said, I will guard my ways That I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth as with a muzzle While the wicked are in my presence. Pr 21:23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles. Jas 1:26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his {own} heart, this mans religion is worthless. 1Pe 3:10 For, THE ONE WHO DESIRES LIFE, TO LOVE AND SEE GOOD DAYS, MUST KEEP HIS TONGUE FROM EVIL AND HIS LIPS FROM SPEAKING DECEIT. Jas 3 1-12 1 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well.3 Now if we put the bits into the horses mouths so that they will obey us, we direct their entire body as well. 4 Look at the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot desires. 5 So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire! 6 And the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our members as that which defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by hell. 7 For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race. 8 But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison. 9 With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the likeness of God; 10 from the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be this way. 11 Does a fountain send out from the same opening both fresh and bitter water? 12 Can a fig tree, my brethren, produce olives, or a vine produce figs? Nor can salt water produce fresh. 2 Pet 1 - 5 Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, 6 and in your knowledge, self-control, and in yourself-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, 7 and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they render you neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Tim 3 - 1 It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. 2 An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from the love of money. 4 He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity 5 (but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God? 1 Cor 9:27 - I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. 1 4/4/2010 pm We only control ourselves. Can we hand this control to someone else unwillingly? Willingly? Unwillingly: Temper ­ He lost control You hand over control to the one who incited your anger. No longer sober minded. Drugs / alcohol ­ hand over control to a substance. Willingly: Josh 24 - 14 Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. Happiness is a choice Phil 4 8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. 9 The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Ec 3:22 - I have seen that nothing is better than that man should be happy in his activities, for that is his lot. For who will bring him to see what will occur after him? Ec 7:14 - In the day of prosperity be happy, But in the day of adversity consider-- God has made the one as well as the other So that man will not discover anything {that will be} after him. What makes us happy? Ps 128:2 - When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands, You will be happy and it will be well with you. Pr 3:18 - (wisdom) is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who hold her fast. Pr 14:21 - who despises his neighbor sins, But happy is he who is gracious to the poor. Pr 29:18 - Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law. (Ac 26:14 ...It is hard for you to kick against the goads.) Phil 4:4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Ecc 12:13-14 13 The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person. 14 For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil. 1Co 15:27 For HE HAS PUT ALL THINGS IN SUBJECTION UNDER HIS FEET. But when He says, All things are put in subjection, it is evident that He is excepted who put all things in subjection to Him. 1Co 16:16 that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors. Ga 2:5 But we did not yield in subjection to them for even an hour, so that the truth of the gospel would remain with you. Eph 1:22 And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, Heb 2:8 YOU HAVE PUT ALL THINGS IN SUBJECTION UNDER HIS FEET. For in subjecting all things to him, He left nothing that is not subject to him. But now we do not yet see all things subjected to him. Why did God give us free will? 1Ki 8:61 - Let your heart therefore be loyal to the Lord our God, to walk in His statutes and keep His commandments, as at this day. 1Ch 28:9 - As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever. 2Ch 16:9 - For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. In this you have done foolishly; therefore from now on you shall have wars. 2Ch 19:9 - And he commanded them, saying, Thus you shall act in the fear of the Lord, faithfully and with a loyal heart: - No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Josh 24 - 14 Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. Mt 12:30 / Lu 11:23- He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad. Mt 6:24 / Lu 16:13 2 4/4/2010 pm Hear : Romans 10:14 How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? Be Baptized: 1 Pet 3:21 Corresponding to that, baptism now saves you--not the removal of dirt from the flesh, but an appeal to God for a good conscience--through the resurrection of Jesus Christ Believe: Rom 10:9-10 9 that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; 10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. John 20:31 but these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name. Rom 6:4 Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. Mathew 3:16-17, Colossians 1:22-23 James 2:19, Luke 4:34 Repent: Luke 13:3 I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Mr 6:12 They went out and preached that {men} should repent. Continue to choose God: Faith comes by hearing Rom 10:17 So faith {comes} from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. 2 Tim 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Continue to study / grow Confess: that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; 10 for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation. Rom 10:9-10 9 Acts 17:11 Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great , examining the Scriptures daily {to see} whether these things were so. 3     ");
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David further said of God, “Holy and reverend is thy name” (Psalms 111:9). Reverence includes solemnity and correct forms; however, one could be solemn and correct in outward form and still not be reverent. Reverence is defined as “a feeling or attitude of deep respect, love, awe and esteem, as for something sacred; veneration.” Some of the synonyms for reverence are “honor, veneration, awe, adoration” (Webster’s New Twentieth Century Dictionary). Just as children are to be taught to “honor thy father and mother …” (Ephesians 6:2), giving honor to God likewise must be taught. Parents, that is our responsibility. The proper expression of a reverent attitude toward God reveals the character of our heart. The greater our character, the greater our reverence toward God will be. On the other hand, many have become so casual in attitude toward sacred things that they have a blurred view of who God is. God’s attitude toward the irreverence of His children is clearly expressed in the prophet David, “Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such a one as thyself” (Psalms 50:21). Many have lost sight of the greatness of the Almighty God and consider Him no greater than themselves. Perhaps we have become so immersed in the world and so absorbed by that which is foul that it makes real reverence almost impossible. Whatever the cause, we must understand God’s attitude toward this lack of respect and honor that is due Him. We must look for any evidence in our own lives of such dishonor and seek to change our attitude toward God. God demands reverence. “And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt. And when the Lord saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I. And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground” (Exodus 3:3-5). Not only does God demand reverence of the individual, but He also demands reverence of the whole assembly. David wrote, “God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him” (Psalms 9:7). Under the New Covenant God also demands and expects His children to revere Him. “But let all things be done decently and in order” (I Corinthians 14:40). “Wherefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may offer service well pleasing to God with reverence and awe” (Hebrews 12:28). That we should show the greatest reverence possible toward God should be the purpose of our life and certainly the purpose of our worship to Him. Evidence of irreverence toward God can be seen in our appearance when we worship God. Some quote I Samuel 16:7, “(Jehovah seeth) not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but Jehovah looketh on the heart” to suggest that our clothes do not send a message. However, even our appearance, vividly reveals what is in our heart (Matthew 15:18-20). The wisdom writer said, “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7). What are we saying about this glorious occasion of worship and our attitude toward our Creator? Rarely do we see people dressed in very casual attire when they are going to a wedding or funeral. People realize that such occasions demand a more dignified appearance. Should it be any less for our Lord when we assemble to worship Him? No one is suggesting a strict dress code. I have known a number of men who wore overalls to worship, but they were their “Sunday best,” clean and often ironed, sometimes worn with a dress shirt and tie. The point is, our attire should reflect the dignity of the purpose for which we have come together. Further evidence of disrespect and lack of reverence exists when we applaud and cheer in worship to God. This has become the norm in many churches when one confesses wrong or is baptized into Christ. The reasoning to seek to justify clapping and cheering in worship is not arguments from Scripture, but purely human, secular reasoning. Some argue that “worship is a right thing to do and there is no wrong way to do it.” We must be reminded that we do not live under the law of Moses today, but under the law of Christ. Yet, in spite of this some quote from the Old Testament to justify their practice of shouting or clapping in worship assemblies (I Samuel 4:5; II Samuel 6:15-16; Ezra 3:11-12). These passages and other Old Testament passages do not legislate the practices of our worship assemblies in the church today. One preacher cites Psalms 47:1-2, “O clap your hands, all ye people, shout unto God with the voice of triumph. For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.” He also quotes Psalms 98:4-9 like this, “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, rejoice and sing praise … Let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together before the Lord.” He then affirms, “Here is worship which included shouting and clapping the hands.” What is wrong with this position? Look again at the passage and note what is left out of the quote from Psalms 98:4-9. Between the words “Praise” and “Let” the scripture says, “Sing unto the Lord with the HARP; with the HARP, and the voice of the psalm. With TRUMPETS and sound of CORNET make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King” (verses 5-6). If these verses authorize shouting and clapping of hands in our worship assemblies today, why not use mechanical instruments of music in worship assemblies today? Some may express joy by shouting, others by clapping their hands, others by whistling and still others by blowing on a whistle. Have we by our faulty reasoning justified using instrumental music in worship? Are we ready for that? There is no authority revealed in the New Testament for such things. Let us remember that “God is a spirit and they that worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). Has worship become so casual that there is no difference in our behavior, dress, and degree of solemnity at worship or at a ball game? Let us not “profane” our worship by taking that which is holy and treating it as common. May our dress, practice and behavior in worship reflect the attitude and character of one who truly fears God and holds His holy name in reverence and awe. Let us bring the best we have in attitude, dignity, respect and character as we worship God.     ");
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If all men would speak only that which ought to be spoken, what a change would come over the face of human affairs!” Of the tongue, James wrote, “And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell” (James 3:6). If we all used our mouths righteously, this world would be a much better place. With regard to the proper use of the mouth, Jesus is our example. Peter wrote of Jesus, “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously” (I Peter 2:21-23). Inasmuch as Jesus “did no sin,” “neither was guile fond in his mouth,” and he “reviled not again,” we can know that Jesus had a righteous mouth. Likewise, Christians must have righteous mouths. The Christian’s mouth must not be used for: Whispering, backbiting and gossip. Countless families, friendships, and marriages have been troubled and even destroyed by evil use of the tongue. Congregations have divided, and brethren who engage in such talk have sowed seeds of discord. Paul warned the Corinthians when he wrote, “For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults” (II Corinthians 12:20). Lying. Revelation 21:8 reveals the liar’s doom: “But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” Included are the so-called “little white lies.” There are liars in every country, at every government level, in every nook and cranny of this great earth, and even in the Lord’s church. Paul commanded the Colossians, “Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds” (Colossians 3:9). False teachers are liars. The disobedient person is a liar, for John wrote, “And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him” (I John 2:3-4). Lustful desires. The smoker, chewer, snuff dipper, consumer of alcoholic beverages, and the gluttonous use the mouth to satisfy the lusts of the flesh. Jesus’ enemies falsely accused him of being “a man gluttonous, and a winebibber,” but Jesus “did no sin” (Matthew 11:19; Luke 7:34; I Peter 2:22). This unrighteous use of the mouth has plagued mankind throughout the ages. “If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and who, when they have chastened him, will not heed them, then his father and his mother shall take hold of him and bring him out to the elders of his city, to the gate of his city. And they shall say to the elders of his city, ‘This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton and a drunkard’” (Deuteronomy 21:18-20). Jesus said, “And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting (carousing - NKJV), and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man” (Luke 21:34-36). Filthy and foolish talk. Countless individuals engage in filthy, foolish talk and take the Lord’s name in vain, which the Bible condemns (Exodus 20:7; Deuteronomy 5:11). Paul wrote, “But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth” (Colossians 3:8). Paul commanded Titus to speak “things which become sound doctrine” and to use “sound speech, that cannot be condemned” (Titus 2:2, 8). Our speech should “always be with grace, seasoned with salt” (Colossians 4:6). Peter wrote, “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God” (I Peter 4:11). Please notice that Peter wrote, “If any man speak.” How does your speech compare with these passages from God’s holy book? Conclusion: How do you use your mouth? Is your mouth righteous or unrighteous? Let us heed the words of the Psalmist, who wrote, “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer” (Psalms 19:14).     ");
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Wherefore, that we are justified by faith only is a most wholesome doctrine, and very full of comfort. 4 By Whom and What Are We Saved? God - Romans 8:33 Rom. 8:33 It is God who justifies. Justifies = to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent: - free, justify(-ier), be righteous. Strongs Greek Dictionary Synonyms for justify = remove guilt, free, liberate, redeem, set or put right, forgive, excuse, pardon The Synonym Finder, by J. I. Rodale, (p. 620) 5 6 1 2/14/2010 am By Whom and What Are We Saved? God - Romans 8:33 Christ - Matthew 1:21; Romans 5:10 Matthew 1:21 Peter referred to Jesus as our Lord and Saviour (2 Peter 1:11; 2:20, 3:2, 3:18). 7 8 Romans 5:10 Reconcile = properly denotes `to change, exchange (especially of money); hence, of persons, `to change from enmity to friendship, to reconcile. With regard to the relationship between God and man, the use of this and connected words shows that primarily `reconciliation is what God accomplishes, exercising His grace towards sinful man on the ground of the death of Christ... (Vines Expository Dictionary of N. T. Words) By Whom and What Are We Saved? God - Romans 8:33 Christ - Matthew 1:21 Holy Spirit - 1 Corinthians 6:11; Romans 8:13-14 9 10 By Whom and What Are We Saved? God - Romans 8:33 Jesus Christ - Matthew 1:21 Holy Spirit - 1 Corinthians 6:11; Romans 8:13-14 The Word - John 15:3; Ephesians 1:13, 5:26; James 1:18, 21 By Whom and What Are We Saved? God - Romans 8:33 Christ - Matthew 1:21 Holy Spirit - 1 Corinthians 6:11; Romans 8:13-14 The Word - John 15:3; Ephesians 1:13, 5:26; James 1:18, 21 Preaching - 1 Corinthians 1:21; Acts 8:12 11 12 2 2/14/2010 am By Whom and What Are We Saved? By God - Romans 8:33 By Jesus Christ - Matthew 1:21 The Holy Spirit - 1 Corinthians 6:11; Romans 8:13-14 The Word - John 15:3; Ephesians 1:13, 5:26; James 1:18, 21 By Preaching - 1 Corinthians1:21; Acts. 8:12 Hearing - Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6 13 By Whom and What Are We Saved? God - Romans 8:33 Jesus Christ - Matthew 1:21 Holy Spirit - 1 Corinthians 6:11; Romans 8:13-14 The Word - John 15:3; Ephesians 1:13, 5:26; James 1:18, 21 Preaching - 1 Cor. 1:21; Acts 8:12 Hearing - Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6 Faith - Romans 5:1-2 14 By Whom and What Are We Saved? By God - Romans 8:33 By Jesus Christ - Matthew 1:21 The Holy Spirit - 1 Cor. 6:11; Rom 8:13-14 The Word - John 15:3; Ephesians 1:13, 5:26; James 1:18, 21 By Preaching - 1 Cor. 1:21; Acts 8:12 Hearing - Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6 By Faith - Romans 5:1 Love - Romans 5:8; John 3:16-17 15 By Whom and What Are We Saved? By God - Romans 8:33 By Jesus Christ - Matthew 1:21 The Holy Spirit - 1 Cor. 6:11; Rom. 8:13-14 The Word - John 15:3; Ephesians 1:13, 5:26; James 1:18, 21 By Preaching - 1 Corinthians 1:21; Acts 8:12 Hearing - Romans 10:17; Hebrews 11:6 By Faith - Romans 5:1 Love - Romans 5:8; John 3:16-17 Endurance ­ Mt. 10:22; James 1:12; Rev. 2:10 16 By Whom and What Are We Saved? Repentance - Acts 11:18; 17:30 By Whom and What Are We Saved? Repentance - Acts 17:30; 11:18 Confession - Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:37 17 18 3 2/14/2010 am By Whom and What Are We Saved? Repentance - Acts 17:30; 11:18 Confession - Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:37 The one baptism - Acts 2:38; 1 Peter 3:21; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 22:16 By Whom and What Are We Saved? Repentance - Acts 17:30; 11:18 Confession - Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:37 The one baptism - Acts 2:38; 1 Peter 3:21; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 22:16 Blood of Christ - 1 John 1:7; Romans 5:8-9 19 20 By Whom and What Are We Saved? Repentance - Acts 17:30; 11:18 Confession - Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:37 The one baptism - Acts 2:38; 1 Peter 3:21; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 22:16 Blood of Christ - 1 John 1:7; Romans 5:8-9 Name of Christ - Acts 4:10-12; Lk. 24:46-47 By Whom and What Are We Saved? Repentance - Acts 17:30; 11:18 Confession - Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:37 The one baptism - Acts 2:38; 1 Peter 3:21; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 22:16 Blood of Christ - 1 John 1:7; Romans 5:8-9 Name of Christ - Acts 4:10-12; Lk. 24:46-47 Grace - Romans 3:24, Ephesians 2:8-9 21 22 By Whom and What Are We Saved? Repentance - Acts 17:30; 11:18 Confession - Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:37 The one baptism - Acts 2:38; 1 Peter 3:21; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 22:16 Blood of Christ - 1 John 1:7; Romans 5:8-9 Name of Christ - Acts 4:10-12; Lk. 24:46-47 Grace - Romans 3:24, Ephesians 2:8-9 Mercy - Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:4-6 23 By Whom and What Are We Saved? Repentance - Acts 17:30; 11:18 Confession - Romans 10:9-10; Acts 8:37 The one baptism - Acts 2:38; 1 Peter 3:21; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 22:16 Blood of Christ - 1 John 1:7; Romans 5:8-9 Name of Christ - Acts 4:10-12; Lk. 24:46-47 Grace - Romans 3:24, Ephesians 2:8-9 Mercy - Titus 3:5; Ephesians 2:4-6 Hope - Romans 8:24; Eph. 4:4; Col. 1:5 24 4 2/14/2010 am By Whom and What Are We Saved? Works - 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 6:29: Ephesians 2:8-10 By Whom and What Are We Saved? Works - 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 6:29: Ephesians 2:8-10 Ourselves - Acts 2:40; Philippians 2:12 25 26 By Whom and What Are We Saved? Works - 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 6:29: Ephesians 2:8-10 Ourselves - Acts 2:40; Philippians 2:12 Others - 1 Cor. 9:22; James 5:19-20 By Whom and What Are We Saved? Works - 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 6:29: Ephesians 2:8-10 Ourselves - Acts 2:40; Philippians 2:12 Others - 1 Cor. 9:22; James 5:19-20 Gospel - Romans 1:16-17; 1 Cor. 15:1-4 27 28 By Whom and What Are We Saved? Works - 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 6:29: Ephesians 2:8-10 Ourselves - Acts 2:40; Philippians 2:12 Others - 1 Cor. 9:22; James 5:19-20 Gospel - Romans 1:16-17; 1 Cor. 15:1-4 Obedience - Hebrews 5:8-9,11:8; Romans 6:17-18; 2 Thessalonians1:7-9 By Whom and What Are We Saved? Works - 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 6:29: Ephesians 2:8-10 Ourselves - Acts 2:40; Philippians 2:12 Others - 1 Cor. 9:22; James 5:19-20 Gospel - Romans 1:16-17; 1 Cor. 15:1-4 Obedience - Hebrews 5:8-9,11:8; Romans 6:17-18; 2 Thessalonians1:7-9 Keeping Commandments -John 14:15; 15:10 29 30 5 2/14/2010 am By Whom and What Are We Saved? Works - 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 6:29: Ephesians 2:8-10 Ourselves - Acts 2:40; Philippians 2:12 Others - 1 Cor. 9:22; James 5:19-20 Gospel - Romans 1:16-17; 1 Cor. 15:1-4 Obedience - Hebrews 5:8-9,11:8; Romans 6:17-18; 2 Thessalonians1:7-9 Keeping Commandments -John 14:15; 15:10 Fearing God - Acts 10:34-35 31 By Whom and What Are We Saved? God Christ Holy Spirit Gods Word Preaching Hearing Faith Love Endurance Repentance Confession Baptism Blood of Christ Name of Christ Grace Mercy Hope Works Ourselves Others The Gospel Obedience Keeping His Commandments Fearing God 32 Clinton D. Hamilton on Baptism Sometimes, the proponents of salvation by faith only say that if one insists on baptism for remission of sins, he is arguing that there is power in water baptism and not the blood of Christ. However, Gods word attributes salvation to faith (Eph. 2:8), repentance (Acts 11:18), and baptism (1 Pet. 3:21). Salvation is also attributed to the blood of Christ (Mt. 26:28;...), and to his death (Rom. 5:10), and to his life (Rom. 5:10). Now, the only logical conclusion to the biblical evidence is as follows: all these are complementary and consistent statements; they involve no contradictions. Each of them in proper perspective has something to do with ones deliverance from sin and the final judgment. (Truth Commentaries, 1 Peter, Clinton D. Hamilton, p.198) 33 By Whom and What Are We Saved? ...and not by faith only Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only...For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. (James 2:24, 26). 34 Conclusion The doctrine of salvation by faith only is a most unwholesome doctrine, and very full of error; this we now know... Because The Bible Tells Us So! 35 6     ");
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array_files[64]=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 lust when it hath conceived, it beareth sin: and the sin, when it is fullgrown, bringeth forth death. ­ James 1:14-15 1:14- Christ Used the Way of Escape! · Christ was tempted, but did not sin! ­ ...who did no sin... ­ 1 Peter 2:21-23 ­ ...in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin Hebrews 4:15 · 2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 2:18, 7:26; 1 John 3:5 · He answered the Devil with Scripture! ­ it is written ­ Matthew 4:1-11 · vs. 4 ­ Deuteronomy 8:3 · vs. 7 ­ Deuteronomy 6:16 · vs. 10 ­ Deuteronomy 6:13 11 12 · Fruit of Temptation = SIN then DEATH! ­ Romans 6:23 2 2/21/2010 am Heres Why! · Devil used the 3 points of temptation - Matthew 4:1-11 ­ verses 1-4 ­ lust of the flesh ­ verses 5-7 ­ pride of life ­ verses 8-10 ­ lust of the eyes Question · Will we use the way of escape provided to bear up against the temptations of this life? Jesus is our example 1 Peter 2:21ff 13 14 3     ");
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array_files[66]=new Array(0,4,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/The%20Way%20Of%20Escape%20(Part%202).pdf","2010-03-10","148K"," Microsoft PowerPoint - The Way Of Escape (Part 2).pptx    ","","","2/28/2010 am Way of escape # 1 · Follow the example of Jesus! The Way of Escape Part 2 1 Corinthians 10:13 ­ 1 Peter 2:21-24; 4:1-4 ­ Dont be brought down to the tempters level! ­ Mt. 27:11-44 (Smote, Mocked, Spat) · Did no sin! Matthew 5:39 · Did not use guile! but I say unto you, resist not · Did not revile back! him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right ­ Went as a lamb to the slaughter! cheek, turn to him the other · Isa. 53:7 also. ­ the Lamb of God ­ John 1:29, 36 1 2 Way of escape # 2 · Dont violate your conscience! · Romans 14:23 ­ Jews on Pentecost: Acts 2:37 · pricked in their heart ­ to pierce thoroughly, i.e. (figuratively) to agitate violently (sting to the quick):-prick. Way of escape # 3 · Use Scripture as did Jesus! · Matthew 4:1-11 ­ Devil used the 3 points of temptation · verses 1-4 ­ lust of the flesh · verses 5-7 ­ pride of life · verses 8-10 ­ lust of the eyes ­ Jews in Stevens address: Acts 7:51-60 · Railed on & stoned the messenger! ­ 1 Timothy 4:2 ­ seared = to brand (cauterize), i.e. (by implication) to render unsensitive (figuratively):--sear with a hot iron. ­ Strong 2 Timothy 4:3-4; Ephesians 4:17-20 ­ Answered the Devil with Scripture! · it is written ­ Matthew 4:1-11 ­ verse 4 ­ Deuteronomy 8:3 ­ verse 7 ­ Deuteronomy 6:16 (cf. 1 Corinthians 10:9) ­ verse 10 ­ Deuteronomy 6:13 4 3 Way of escape # 3 · Use Scripture as did Jesus! Way of escape # 4 · Walk the strait & narrow way! · Matthew 7:13-14 ­ This is the unpopular way! cf. Galatians 1:10 · Gods people always in the minority! ­CAN YOU DO THAT? ­ the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God · Ephesians 6:17 · Hebrews 4:12 ­ Must Study ­ 2 Timothy 2:15-18; Hebrews 5:12-14; Ephesians 4:11-14 · Necessary to properly use the Sword! 5 ­ Dont follow a multitude to do evil! Exodus 23:2 Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to turn aside after a multitude to wrest (justice) 6 1 2/28/2010 am Way of escape # 4 · Walk the strait & narrow way! · Matthew 7:13-14 ­ This is the unpopular way! cf. Galatians 1:10 · Gods people always in the minority! Way of escape # 5 · Choose Godly Companions! · 1 Corinthians 15:33-34 ­ Dont follow a multitude to do evil! Exodus 23:2 · Noah didnt ­ Genesis 6:8-9; 7:1 ­ Hebrews 11:7; 2 Peter 2:5 · To be Godly, surround yourself with Godly people! ­ Remember the power of leaven! · 1 Corinthians 5:6; Galatians 5:9 · Israelites did ­ Exodus 32:1-3; 1 Samuel 8 · A multitude crucified Jesus - Matthew 27:24-26 7 ­ Evil influences can rub-off on you! Deuteronomy 7:1-4; 17:17; cf. 2 Corinthians 6:14ff 8 Way of escape # 6 · RUN! ­ Flee fornication! - 1 Cor. 6:15-18 · 1 Cor. 10:14; 1 Tim. 6:8-11; 2 Tim 2:22 1 Corinthians 10:13 · There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the ­ Joseph Fled! · Genesis 39:1-21 ­ He got himself out of the house! » Falsely accused! » Was treated unkindly! » Thrown into prison! ­ But - verse 21 ­ Lord showed him mercy! 9 way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it. 10 Summary · Some ways of escape... ­ Follow the example of Christ! ­ Dont violate your conscience! ­ Use scripture as Jesus did! ­ Take the straight and narrow route! ­ Seek Godly companions! ­ Run like Joseph did! Question · Will we use the way of escape provided to bare up against the temptations of this life? ·We Must! 11 12 2     ");
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How can we make our Bible study an effective agent for change in our lives? How can we tap into the `dunamis power that is found within the pages of scripture? (Rom. 1:16) 1 1/24/2010 am Types of Bible Study Group Studies ­ This includes our Bible classes and sermons here at the building and the group studies we have in peoples homes. (cf. Acts 20:18-20) 20:18...teaching you publicly and from house to house... ­ This also needs to include our personal study and meditation on Gods word. Types of Bible Study We do ourselves a great disservice, and actually great harm, if we limit our Bible study to once or twice a week when we gather together! Reading vs. Studying There is a need for both reading and studying Gods word in our lives. The difference in the two being a matter of depth and application. Reading vs. Studying To study is to allow for time for meditation (Ps. 1:2; 119:97-99) and time 119:97to expand our thoughts through related scriptures and the details in the inspired words. ­ This is how the word of God comes alive! (Heb. 4:12). Effective Bible Study Requires... 1. A Proper Attitude a) An attitude of reverence. reverence. There is a difference between the words of men and the word of God. 1 Thess. 2:13 The words of the Bible are inspired (2 Tim. 3:16) ­ that is, God-breathed God-breathed Thus, our reverence for the word of God will not allow us to add to or take away from His word (1 Peter 4:11; Acts 20:27; Jer. 26:2) Effective Bible Study Requires... 1. A Proper Attitude b) An attitude that says I NEED IT!. I IT!. Do we hunger and thirst for Gods hunger thirst will? (Matt. 5:6) Job said, My foot has held fast to His path; I have kept His way and not turned aside. I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food. food. (Job 23:11-12) 23:11- 2 1/24/2010 am Effective Bible Study Requires... David had such an attitude as he stated in Psalms 119... Thy word I have treasured in my heart... heart... vs. 11 ­ ...Incline my heart to Thy testimonies... ...Incline vs. 36 ...I long for Thy precepts... vs. 40 ...I precepts... ...I shall delight in Thy commandments, ...I commandments, which I love... vs. 47 Effective Bible Study Requires... 1. A Proper Attitude c) An attitude of personal application Were not to study with the attitude expressed by Peter in John 21:21, 21:21, Lord, and what about this man? man? SelfSelf-examination (2 Cor. 13:5) Address the log that is in your own eye (Matt. 7:3) Effective Bible Study Requires... 1. A Proper Attitude d) The attitude that God requires it. it. We are instructed to diligently apply ourselves to the accurate handling of Gods word (2 Tim. 2:15) We are expected to grow from student to teacher over time from our study (Heb. 5:12) Effective Bible Study Requires... 1. A Proper Attitude e) An attitude of relevance & application. application. Many suggest the Bible is ill-equipped to illhelp us deal with todays modern problems. Rather, we must believe that Gods word will make us everything we need to be. (2 Tim. 3:16-17) 3:16- Effective Bible Study Requires... 2. Planning. When Bible study is a mere after-thought ­ aftersomething that takes place only after everything else is done ­ little good will come. Requires effective use of our time (Eph. 5:155:15-16) ­ we must set aside the time. Planning involves the concept of discipline ­ 1 Cor. 9:25; 1 Tim. 4:7-8 4:7We need to plan what to study. Effective Bible Study Requires... 3. Purpose To become Christ-like. (Rom. 8:28-29; Eph. Christ-like. 8:284:13) To be able to overcome temptations and find the way of escape (1 Cor. 10:12-13) 10:12To grow up and become a mature Christian grow up (Eph. 4:13; Heb. 5:14 ­ 6:1) To be able to defend the truth (Jude 3; 1 Peter 3:15) To share the good news with others (2 Tim. 2:2) 3 1/24/2010 am Effective Bible Study Requires... 3. Concentration ­ Con = with; centre = center ­ to center your mind. mind. It begins with a mind-set (Col. 3:1-2; Rom. mind3:18:5-8) 8:5Practically, do we do our personal Bible study in a place that is free from distractions? Do we strive not to be a distraction in our collective Bible studies? Effective Bible Study Requires... 4. The right tools ­ It starts with a Bible! Your Bible! Know your Bible! Needs to be an appropriate translation and not a paraphrase. There is no substitute for simply knowing what the text says! Effective Bible Study Requires... 4. The right tools ­ Other tools can help ­ Pens, paper, highlighters, etc. (are you truly a student?) Distinguish between reference works and simply the thoughts of men. (Concordances, men. Bible dictionaries, lexicons, maps, etc. verses commentaries) Computer software may be helpful. Be very careful! Effective Bible Study Requires... 5. Frequency ­ Public Bible studies dont accomplish much if we are irregular in our attendance of the classes. Personal Bible study ­ must be continual and regular. Joshua 1:7-8; Psalms 1:1-3; 1:71:1Deut. 6:4-6 6:4- Effective Bible Study Requires... 6. That we put into practice what we study ­ It is not enough to just be a learner. We must also be doers. (James 1:22-27; 1:22Matt. 7:21-27). 7:21Ezra set his heart to study, to practice and to teach the law of the Lord. (Ezra 7:10) Effective Bible Study Produces Results... It will accomplish that God desires. Isaiah 55:9-11 55:9It will transform your life. Rom. 12:1-2 12:1It will enable yourself to be renewed renewed day by day 2 Cor. 4:16 day It is Gods power unto salvation. salvation. Rom. 1:16 It will save your soul! James 1:21; 1 soul! Peter 1:22-25 1:22- 4     ");
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A union of friends or equals sharing similar interests; fraternity; brotherhood ... Friendship, comradeship. (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language) 4 What Is Fellowship? Secular definition of Communion ­ A possessing or sharing in common; participation ... A sharing of thoughts or feelings; intimate talk ... A religious or spiritual fellowship ... A body of Christians with a common religious faith who practice the same rites; denomination. (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language) 5 What Is Fellowship? The Bible says ­ I John 1:5-7 ­ 5 And 1:5this is the message which we have heard from him and announce unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: 7 but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 6 1 1/24/2010 pm What Is Fellowship? The Bible says ­ I Corinthians 10:16 ­ The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not a communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not a communion of the body of Christ?. Bible Definitions koinwnija (koinonia) ­ Used 20 times in koinonia) the New Testament and is translated in the American Standard Version as: fellowship, contribution, communion, dispensation, and communicate 7 8 Bible Definitions Acts 2:42 ­ And they continued stedfastly in the apostles teaching and fellowship, fellowship, in the breaking of bread and the prayers. Romans 15:26 ­ For it hath been the good pleasure of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints that are at Jerusalem. 9 Bible Definitions I Corinthians 1:9 ­ God is faithful, through whom ye were called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. II Corinthians 6:14 ­ Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? or what communion hath light with darkness? 10 Bible Definitions II Corinthians 8:4 ­ beseeching us with much entreaty in regard of this grace and the fellowship in the ministering to the saints II Corinthians 9:13 ­ seeing that through the proving (of you) by this ministration they glorify God for the obedience of your confession unto the gospel of Christ, and for the liberality of (your) contribution unto them and unto all Bible Definitions II Corinthians 13:14 ­ The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Galatians 2:9 ­ ...they who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship, that we should fellowship, go unto the Gentiles, and they unto the circumcision 11 12 2 1/24/2010 pm Bible Definitions Ephesians 3:9 ­ and to make all men see what is the dispensation of the mystery which for ages hath been hid in God who created all things Philippians 1:5 ­ for your fellowship in furtherance of the gospel from the first day until now Bible Definitions Philippians 2:1 ­ If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions Philippians 3:10 ­ that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death 13 14 Bible Definitions Philemon 6 ­ that the fellowship of thy faith may become effectual, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in you, unto Christ. Hebrews 13:16 ­ But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Misuse Of Fellowship Todays English Version ­ Acts 2:42 ­ They spent their time in learning from the apostles, taking part in the fellowship, and sharing in the fellowship meals and the prayers. Todays English Version ­ Acts 20:7 ­ On Saturday evening we gathered together for the fellowship meal. Paul spoke to the people and kept on speaking until midnight, since he was going to leave the next day. 15 16 Misuse Of Fellowship Todays Living Bible ­ Revelation 3:20 ­ Look! I have been standing at the door, and I am constantly knocking. If anyone hears me calling him and opens the door, I will come in and fellowship with him and he with me. Fellowship With God We become His children ­ John 1:12 ­ But as many as received him, to them gave he the right to become children of God, (even) to God, them that believe on his name ­ I John 3:10 ­ In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of manifest, the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother. 17 18 3 1/24/2010 pm Fellowship With God We now have a common participation with Him and are now His heirs ­ Romans 8:16-17 ­ 16 The Spirit 8:16himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God: 17 and if God: children, then heirs; heirs of God, and jointjoint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we Christ; suffer with (him), that we may be also glorified with (him). 19 What Must I Do To Be Saved? · Hear the Word of God · Romans 10:8 ­ But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach · Believe in that Word · Romans 10:11 ­ For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be put to shame. 20 What Must I Do To Be Saved? · Repent of your sins What Must I Do To Be Saved? · Be immersed in water (baptized) · Acts 3:19 ­ Repent ye therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, that so there may come seasons of refreshing from the presence of the Lord · Confess that Jesus is the Son of God · Acts 2:38 ­ And Peter (said) unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. · I John 4:15 ­ Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God abideth in him, and he in God. 21 22 4     ");
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National Center For Health Statistics 1 3/7/2010 am GOD HAS REVEALED HIS DIVINE PLAN FOR MAN & WOMAN · God created us male & female, and has commanded that all sexual relations occur only INSIDE the marriage relationship: ­ Genesis 1:27-28 1:27­ Genesis 2:21-24 2:21­ Matthew 19:4-6 19:4- SEXUAL RELATIONS ARE REGULATED BY GOD FORNICATION CONDEMNED BY · The Law of Moses ­ Deuteronomy 22:13-30 (also Leviticus 18 & 20) 22:13- · The Law of Christ ­ Matthew 15:19-20 (also Mark 7:21-23) 15:197:21- NEW TESTAMENT WARNINGS · Fornication was one of the pagan practices from which Christians were told to abstain ­ Acts 15:28-29 15:28- NEW TESTAMENT WARNINGS · Fornicators will not inherit the kingdom of God ­ 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 6:9­ Galatians 5:19-24 5:19­ Ephesians 5:3-6 5:3- · Fornication is called lawless, rebellious & contrary to sound teaching ­ 1 Timothy 1:8-11 1:8- · Fornicators will face the wrath of God ­ Colossians 3:5-6 3:5- · Fornicators will be judged by God ­ Hebrews 13:4 NEW TESTAMENT WARNINGS · Warning to the church in Rome ­ Romans 1:26-2:6 1:26- NEW TESTAMENT ENCOURAGEMENTS · Abstinence is the will of God ­ 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 4:3­ 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 5:21- · Warning to the church in Corinth ­ 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 5:1- · Warning to the church in Thyatira ­ Revelation 2:20-22 2:20- · Flee from youthful lusts ­ 2 Timothy 2:22 · Warning to the world - Prophecy of the final judgment of the immoral ­ Revelation 21:8 · Deny ungodliness & worldly desires ­ Titus 2:11-13, Galatians 5:16-17 2:115:16- 2 3/7/2010 am NEW TESTAMENT ENCOURAGEMENTS · Lust conceived gives birth to sin ­ James 1:12-16, Matthew 5:27-28 1:125:27- NEW TESTAMENT ENCOURAGEMENTS · Avoid Temptation ­ 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 5:21­ Genesis 39:7-12 39:7­ Proverbs 7:6-23 7:6­ 1 Corinthians 7:1-9 7:1­ 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 10:12- · Abstain from fleshly lusts, the enemy of the soul ­ 1 Peter 2:11; 4:3-5 4:3- · Make no provision for the flesh (promiscuity/sensuality) ­ Romans 13:13-14, Mark 7:20-23, 13:137:201 John 2:15-17 2:15- NEW TESTAMENT ENCOURAGEMENTS · Avoid Being A Temptation ­ Matthew 5:27-29 5:27­ 1 Timothy 2:9-10 2:9­ 1 Peter 3:3-4 3:3­ Romans 14:13 ­ Matthew 18:6-7 18:6- NEW TESTAMENT ENCOURAGEMENTS · Practice Self Control ­ 1 Corinthians 6:15-20 6:15­ Galatians 5:22-24; 6:7-8 5:226:7­ 1 Timothy 4:12 ­ 2 Timothy 3:1-5 3:1­ Matthew 5:16 ­ Matthew 16:24-27 16:24- NEW TESTAMENT ENCOURAGEMENTS · Pray & Study to Grow Your Faith ­ Philippians 4:4-8 4:4­ Colossians 4:5-6 4:5­ Hebrews 13:15-16 13:15­ 2 Peter 1:5-11 1:5­ 2 Timothy 2:15 ­ Romans 10:17 FLEE FORNICATION · Practice abstinence · Flee youthful lusts · Deny ungodliness · Say `NO to promiscuity & sensuality · Avoid temptation & dont tempt others · Practice self control · Pray & study · Teach others the truth 3 3/7/2010 am A FINAL WARNING · Personal responsibility after knowing the truth ­ Hebrews 10:26-27 10:26For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire which will consume the adversaries. 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John records many such “I AM” statements identifying the person of Jesus. In John 6:35 we read, “Jesus said unto them. I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall not hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.” It is evident that many of the Jews to whom He spake neither understood nor appreciated what Jesus said. In fact, according to verse 41, they “murmured against him” because He said, “I am the bread which came down from heaven.” They had a problem in understanding for at least three reasons: (1) They were prejudiced; (2) They were carnal minded; and (3) They insisted on giving a literal interpretation of figurative statements. Earlier in this chapter, we noted that Jesus had miraculously fed the 5,000 on 5 barley loaves and two small fishes. Afterwards, many sought Jesus, but Jesus knew what was in their hearts and said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw signs, but because ye ate of the loaves, and were filled” (John 6:26). They were concerned about physical food for the body, but Jesus sought to show the greater value of the spiritual food for the soul, of which one could eat and never hunger. Jesus is that life-giving and life-sustaining bread to whom we must go to in order to have life. Just how do we come to Him who is the bread of life? The rest of the chapter explains this figurative expression. In verse 45 we learn that in order to come to Him we must be taught. In verse 63 he said, “The words that I have spoken to you are spirit, and are life.” In verse 68 we learn that Peter understood, for he said to Jesus, “Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.” His words, His truths, constitute that spiritual food that He offered as meat to sustain men. Christ is the bread of life who gives and sustains life and our means of approach to the bread of life is through learning and heeding His inspired words of life. John 8:12 says, “Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.” Then once again in John 9:5, just prior to His healing the blind man, Jesus said, “When I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” In John 1:4-5 the apostle said of Jesus, “In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not.” What is implied by Jesus’ statement, “I am the light of the world”? In one sense, Christ occupies the same place in the moral and the spiritual realm that the sun occupies in the natural and physical realm. Life on earth would cease to be if the sun were suddenly darkened, leaving the earth deprived of its light and heat. In the same way there can be no spiritual life outside of Christ who is light and in whom there is life. Light enables us to see clearly. In the Scriptures, light indicates knowledge. This is why the Psalmist could say, “The opening of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple” (Psalms 119:130). This is why we, in I John 1:7, are exhorted to “walk in the light.” He who walks in the light conducts himself according to our Lord’s teaching, as set forth in the New Testament. For a world in the darkness of ignorance, Christ is the light. His word can remove the darkness of ignorance providing the light of knowledge. For a world in the darkness of sin, Christ is the light, and through His blood the sinner can be redeemed. For a world in the darkness of death, Christ is the light, and in Him those who are dead in trespasses and sins can be made alive. But in each case, one must learn His will, and render obedience to Christ who is the author of eternal salvation to those who obey Him (Hebrews 5:9). John records in John 10:7-9, “Jesus therefore said unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep. All that came before me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them. I am the door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and go out, and shall find pasture.” This very simple metaphor is full of meaning. In verses 1-5 of this chapter, Jesus told the parable of the sheepfold, and even in these verses we see the importance of the door. According to verse 1, we learn that the door is the means of entrance into the sheepfold, and he that would strive to enter by some other way is a thief and a robber. This parable seems simple enough to understand; however, according to verse 6, the Pharisees to whom Jesus spoke, did not understand what He said. Their problem was not a lack of intelligence. It was a lack of sincerity. They were prejudiced; probably one of the worst diseases that can afflict the soul. In verse 7, Jesus further explained, “I am the door of the sheep.” A door presumes a “within” and a “without” relationship. Those who have not entered by the door, through Christ, are outside the sheepfold, or outside the realm of salvation. Jesus said, “I am the door.” Neither Abraham, Moses, John, nor any of the righteous prophets had ever made such a profound claim. There is only one door of access to the Father. Jesus is that door. Jesus placed Himself between the whole human race and true blessedness. The esteem of being “the door of the sheep” belongs only to Christ. He is the Door by which the spiritual sheep are admitted to divine pasture, divine security, and to a divine society. No other figure of speech more vividly portrays man’s need for Christ, and consequently the necessity of obeying the Lord so as to be admitted into the family of God.     ");
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This was not a job for a hireling whose sole interest in the job was how much he could earn for himself. As Jesus called Himself the “good shepherd,” He intends for us to learn something greater than just eastern shepherding customs. Jesus spoke of His own death in which He would lay down His life for the sheep. In John 10:16-18 He said, “And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice: and they shall become one flock, one shepherd . Therefore doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again. No one taketh it away from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment received I from my Father.” There would be one fold and one shepherd. Furthermore, this one fold would include other sheep, in addition to those of Jewish nationality. This one fold would consist of both Jews and Gentiles united together and heeding the voice of the good shepherd. The gospel of John serves as an introduction to the book of Acts where we see the fulfillment of these promises. In John 19 we read of the crucifixion of Christ, the good shepherd, as He literally gave His life for the sheep. In Acts 2 we read of the establishment of Christ’s church which at first consisted of Jews only and was extended to include Gentiles in Acts 10. In Acts 20:28 the “church of the Lord” is called “the flock,” … “which He purchased with his own blood.” In the New Testament there is indeed one fold, consisting of Jews and other sheep, the Gentiles. There is one shepherd, Jesus, the Christ. Those who make up the sheepfold are those who have heard the shepherd’s voice in preaching the gospel, and followed through with humble obedience to His will. In John 11:25 Jesus said, “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live.” The context of this particular “I am” is John 11:1-24. Two sisters, Mary and Martha, and their brother, Lazarus, lived in Bethany. They sustained a close friendship with Jesus. On one occasion while Jesus was away, Lazarus became critically ill and his sisters sent for Jesus. Jesus did not arrive until after Lazarus had died, and was buried. As Jesus returned and drew near Bethany, Martha and Mary received news that He was returning. Martha went out to meet Him. Jesus said to her, “Thy brother shall rise again” (verse 23). Much faith was evident in Martha’s reply, as she said, “I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day. Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life” (John 11:24-25). In identifying Himself as “the resurrection and the life,” Jesus declared that He is the giver of life. In John 5:28-29, we learn that in the last day, when Jesus returns, all the dead will hear His voice and shall come forth, some to the “resurrection of life,” and others to the “resurrection of judgment.” Though Jesus raised Lazarus from physical death declaring, “Lazarus, come forth,” (John 11:43), in verse 25 He was referring to His power over spiritual death. This is evident from His statement, “he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live; and whosoever liveth and believeth on me shall never die” (John 11:25-26). Those who are spiritually dead, or “dead through your trespasses and sins” (Ephesians 2:1), can be made “alive together with Christ” (Ephesians 2:5). In John 14:6 Jesus said to Thomas, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.” In the preceding verses where Jesus made reference to the many mansions in His Father’s house, He said to the disciples, “I go to prepare a place for you.” Then He made them a promise saying, “I come again, and will receive you unto myself; that where I am, (there) ye may be also. And whither I go, ye know the way.” In John 14:5 “Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; how know we the way?” It is most likely that he was wondering where on earth, or in what earthly city existed the royal home to which the Messiah was about to depart. However, as Jesus said in John 18:36, His kingdom is not of this world. When He talked about going to His Fathers house, He referred to the place where God, His Father, was. He spoke of heaven. Jesus is the way to heaven! Being “the way,” Jesus is our medium of access to the Father, as Paul so vividly taught in Ephesians 2:18, “for through him we both have our access in one Spirit unto the Father.” Being “the truth,” He stands opposed to all falsehood. Being “the life,” He is its author and source of life and has the authority to state the conditions upon which life is to be attained. Please note the sobering statement following His claim to be the way, the truth, and the life; He further said, “No one comes to the Father but by Me.” You will never find a more narrow statement than this, and it was uttered by Jesus the Christ. Apart from Christ, and our obedience to his revealed will, there is no salvation. John 6:35, “I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall not hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.” As the “bread of life,” He is both the giver and the sustainer of spiritual life to those who come to Him in scriptural obedience. John 8:12, “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.” Since Jesus is the “light of the world,” those outside of Christ are in spiritual darkness, and should they die in that condition, they will forever be banished from the light of His presence. John 10:7, “I am the door of the sheep.” As He is “the door,” those who desire to be saved must enter in accordance with the plan which our Lord has ordained. John 10:14, “I am the good shepherd; and I know mine own, and mine own know me.” As He is the “good shepherd,” to be saved, we must be a part of that relationship which is called “the flock of God,” the New Testament church. John 11:25, “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth on me, though he die, yet shall he live.” This implies, among other things, that if we desire to be raised to everlasting life, our faith in Christ must express itself in true obedience. John 14:6, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.” We learn that those who know and obey the truth, which is the Word of God, enter into Christ, “the way,” and possess the hope of eternal life through Him.     ");
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Israel is spoken of as: the vine gone bad, planted pure but grown wild, never fulfilling the purposes of Him who planted it and cared for it. In contrast, Jesus claims that He is the “true vine.” There were many “false” vines. The point of the comparison or the meaning of the figure is simple: A vine yields proper juice (sap) and nourishment to all the branches, whether large or small. All the nourishment of each branch passes through the main stalk, or the vine, that springs from the earth. So Jesus is the source of all real strength to His disciples. He is their leader and teacher, and imparts to them, as they need, grace and strength to bear the fruits of holiness. Jesus then emphasizes the necessity of abiding in Him to be productive. His people are united with Him. These constitute the real Israel, the real people of God. How can one tell if he is in the true vine? Obviously, by the fruit he produces. Matthew 7:20 says, “Therefore by their fruits ye shall know them.” What are some possible reasons why Jesus used this figure? The vine and the branches was a familiar figure to the disciples. John 13-16 is one setting during the last week of the life of Jesus. It was during the feast of the Passover that Jesus had just instituted the Lord’s Supper (cf. Matthew 26:26-30). The fruit of the vine was an important part of the of this memorial feast, representing the blood of Jesus, shed for the remission of sins. If, as is commonly thought, Jesus spoke of the vine and the branches on the way to Gethsemane, then they probably passed through a vineyard on the way. Also, Jesus said, “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; so neither can ye, except ye abide in me. I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for apart from me ye can do nothing. If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned” (John 15:4-6). To abide in the vine is to produce fruit (cf. verse 8). Jesus speaks of the useless branches being burned! This teaches the possibility of apostasy. Vine wood and prunings, which were useless, were thrown away to be destroyed. The vine was a symbol of Israel, like the Eagle is to the United States. It was on Jewish coins as a national emblem. It was carved over main doors of the synagogues along with the sacrificial Passover lamb or the pot of manna and Aaron’s rod. Above all, this symbol was in the temple at Jerusalem. Josephus said, “Under the crownwork was spread out a golden vine, with its branches hanging down from a great height, the largeness and the workmanship of which were an astonishing sight to the spectators” (Antiquities of the Jews, 15, 11:3). So there were many possible reasons for Jesus to use this figure for His great claim. This symbol is fitting for our time, therefore we must make the proper application of the vine and the branches. On the one hand it sets forth the nature of the individual’s contact with Christ (note that each branch is an individual, not a separate church). “He that abideth in me, and I in him … If a man abide not in me.” On the other hand, it shows our vital contact with others as we reach out to the lost. One of the perils of today is that a materialistic and secularized world demands so much of the Christian that he can become starved spiritually and has nothing to offer to the lost. The child of God must be renewed daily (Romans 12:1-2) and without such renewal then the Christian life is put in reverse, that instead of becoming transformed, he becomes conformed to the world. This is where we can see the importance of “abiding” in the “true vine.” We can see its importance in relationship of obedience (verses 4, 7-8, 10), of love (verses 9-10, 12-13), of joy (verse 11), and of friendship (verses 13-16). We also see the need to abide in the “true vine” so that: (1) we will bear much fruit; (2) without abiding there can be no fruit; (3) abiding leads to God’s glory; and (4) if one does not abide he withers, he is bundled, and he is cast forth into the fire and burned. The thought of being “cast forth” is real. Jesus said, “I am the true vine.” In that claim, He claims to be the chosen one of God in whom the new, the real and the true Israel finds life. Only in Jesus can we find the true life in fellowship with Him, as the branch draws its life from the vine. Jesus warns that separation from Him means uselessness and eternal death.     ");
array_files[87]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_2-14-10.htm","2010-03-08","10K","Bulletin Article for February 14, 2010    ","",""," Bulletin Article for February 14, 2010 How Do We Come To Know God? by Chris Simmons Fellowship is a joint participation in a relationship. Relationships are built on knowledge. God wants to have fellowship and thus, a relationship, with each and every one of us and that requires knowledge. As our Creator, rest assured, God knows us; from every need we have (Matthew 6:8) to every thought in our heart (Psalms 44:21, “…He knows the secrets of the heart”). Indeed, God has “searched me and known me” and is “intimately acquainted with all my ways” (Psalms 139:1-6). But do we know Him? Are we intimately acquainted with all His ways? If we have any aspirations at all of eternal life and a hope of heaven, we must understand that blind obedience will not suffice and we must come to know Him so we can have fellowship with Him. Our relationship and fellowship with God is personal. For example, Paul had a personal relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as he wrote of Jesus in Galatians 2:20, “…who loved me and delivered Himself up for me.” I can’t know God through my parents nor can I know Him through the elders or any preacher. I must know Him for myself and developing such a relationship has to be foremost in my life. God, through the prophet Jeremiah, tells us that the only thing in life worth glorying in is in knowing Him. “Thus says the Lord, ‘Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,’ declares the Lord” (Jeremiah 9:23-24). Paul understood the urgency of knowing His Lord and Savior and was willing to relinquish all that he had gained in life for such an opportunity. Philippians 3:7-10, “But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order that I may gain Christ, and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, that I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.” Is knowing God that important to us? Paul also knew of and wrote of the consequences of not knowing God. He knew that eternal judgment and condemnation are not only for those who don’t obey but also for those who never bother to come to know God! Paul wrote in II Thessalonians 1:8-9, “dealing out retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. And these will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power.” Not all who obey the gospel do so out of knowledge of God and faith in Him and His word. Many do so simply to please or satisfy family or a spouse or any other number of selfish or temporal reasons. Obedience, without knowing God, is vain and not pleasing in the sight of God. How do we then come to know God? See what He made! For many, our knowledge of God begins when we look around at the marvelous creation of God that we live in. When we see what God made, we are expected to learn about God’s “eternal power” and His “divine nature” that is “clearly seen” through what He made (Romans 1:18-20). Perhaps we are seeking to learn about one of our family ancestors, would we not learn about them by looking at anything that they made with their hands such as a house or some furniture or clothing? Anything a person makes leads us to understand who they are and seeing and appreciating God’s creation should establish a solid foundation for truly knowing God. It’s interesting that in Acts 17:23-24, when Paul sought to teach the Athenians about the “unknown God,” he began by teaching them about what He created and that, in fact, He is the Creator of “the world and all things in it.” What He made declares His glory (Psalms 19:1) and fear and awe are to result from our knowledge of God through what He made (Psalms 33:6-9). Read what He wrote! We can’t truly know what’s in someone’s heart and mind unless they choose to reveal it to us. Again, from a human perspective, if we were seeking to know another person, would we not turn to their autobiography or a diary or a journal to know who they are and what is in their heart? We cannot ever hope to know God as He would have us to know Him without diligently studying the words that He revealed to us. It’s the only way we can come to know what’s in the mind of God. Paul spoke of this in I Corinthians 2:10-13, “for to us God revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the spirit of the man, which is in him? Even so the thoughts of God no one knows except the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things freely given to us by God, which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words.” God communicated and revealed His will directly to the apostle Paul who then wrote those things down so that we can also know Him and His will for us (Ephesians 3:3-5). God has revealed to us what we need so that we can come to a complete and adequate knowledge of Him and His will for us (Deuteronomy 29:29). His will has been revealed and made available to all of mankind. It is a revelation that has been “once for all delivered” (Jude 3), that is fully equipped to provide us with the “perfect” knowledge of God and His will (II Timothy 3:16-17; I Corinthians 13:9-10). To proclaim and teach that we can know God as we should without stressing and emphasizing the point that we must read what He had written is certain to result in misguided and lost souls. Learn the names & titles by which God and His Son have chosen to reveal themselves. We have just completed a series of bulletin articles on the names for God and His Son Jesus Christ in both Old and New Testament scriptures. The purpose of those studies was to enable us to draw closer to Them by understanding the significance and meaning of the names and titles They chose to share with us. Human names, nicknames, titles and designations reveal a great deal about the people we meet in life and we often only share some of them with those that we want to draw closer to. We need to view God’s choice to reveal such names and titles to us as His gracious invitation to draw near unto Him (James 4:8). Seek to be with Him. I think it’s safe to say that those of us who are married first sought to get to know our spouse and we did so by seeking to spend time with them in meaningful ways. We can only hope to grow in our knowledge of God by seeking to spend “quality time” with God throughout our lives. We do this by seeking Him in opportunities of worship which we must be in the “habit” of continually participating in (Hebrews 10:24-25). We are to do this by drawing “near with confidence to the throne of grace” (Hebrews 4:16) through our continual and persistent prayers (I Thessalonians 5:17; Luke 18:1ff). Let us seek to come before His presence with thanksgiving (Psalms 95:1-2). If we wish to be successful in spending the time with Him and His word that we need to come to know Him, we will have to be successful in eliminating the distractions that get in the way. There will also be barriers to our coming to know Him that need to be “laid aside” (Colossians 3:8-10; Hebrews 12:1-2; Luke 10:40; 14:16-24). Accept His invitation. Jesus has invited us to “come unto Me” (Matthew 11:28-30). Will we accept and will we not come to know Him when we do? Jesus has invited the “thirsty” to come to Him, “Jesus stood and cried out, saying, ‘If any man is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, “From his innermost being shall flow rivers of living water”’” (John 7:37-38). It’s up to us to accept His invitation and come to know what He offers to man. It’s up to us to “draw near” to Him (James 4:7-8). Finally, if we realize the need to know Him, we’ve simply got to follow Him. That means we have to be true disciples of Jesus Christ who both study Him and faithfully follow Him. We are not worthy of knowing Him if we are not willing to “take his cross and follow after Me” (Matthew 10:38; 16:24). Faithful following begets knowledge and knowledge begets more committed following (see John 10:4; 10:27; Philippians 3:10).     ");
array_files[88]=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, who would take every opportunity to persuade you to cherish unkind and angry feelings, and to keep up a spirit of resentment among brethren. Many of our feelings, when we suppose we are merely defending our rights, and securing what is our own, are produced by the temptations of the devil. The heart is deceitful; and seldom more deceitful in any case than when a man is attempting to vindicate himself from injuries done to his person and reputation. The devil is always busy when we are angry, and in some way, if possible, will lead us into sin; and the best way to avoid his wiles is to curb the temper, and restrain even sudden anger. No man sins by restraining his anger: no man is certain that he will not who indulges it for a moment” (from Barnes Notes). Yet, some situations actually require a righteous anger. Moses came down from Sinai and found Israel embroiled in idolatry and revelry (Exodus 32:1). Should Moses be indifferent? No! Burning anger was the proper response to their insult of Jehovah. God did not reprimand Moses. However, destroying the stone tablets was not the answer; but his anger was right. In another case, Potiphar came home to his wife crying about an assault on her by Joseph. She displayed evidence to support her allegations (Genesis 39:1). Should Potiphar be angry? Of course, he should! What husband wouldn’t be? Her accusation was a lie; her evidence was wrong. However, Potiphar’s anger was exactly right. Was Jesus’ anger right when He, “found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: and he made a scourge of cords, and cast all out of the temple, both the sheep and the oxen; and he poured out the changer’s money , and overthrew their tables” (John 2:14-15)? Obviously, yes! The expression of anger must be right. This is an easy place to err. Anger’s emotion easily clouds judgment to the extent that we can easily ignore truth. Then it becomes easy to overstep the bounds of right. In Cain’s anger, he refused to listen even to the warnings of God. He murdered his brother; afterward he lied to God denying any knowledge of his brother’s whereabouts. The duration of anger must be restrained. “Let not the sun go down upon your wrath.” Proverbs 25:28 says, “He whose spirit is without restraint Is (like) a city that is broken down and without walls.” If you do get angry with anyone, see that the fire is extinguished soon. Do not go to sleep with any unkind or unbrotherly feelings. Anger allowed to fester may produce malice and revenge. Proverbs 26:20 says, “For lack of wood the fire goeth out; And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.” Brief is the only safe time frame for anger, even right anger. A long visit with anger will eat away like acid consumes its container. Learn from God who “does not retain His anger forever” (Micah 7:18). Let it go! Anger must not void self control. The commandment is to “Be ye angry, and sin not …” In no circumstance can self control be sacrificed. You may be justifiably angry, but rage is never right. The danger in anger is so great that we must approach all anger with great caution. We must learn to be “slow to wrath (anger NASV)” (James 1:19). For, “He that is soon angry will deal foolishly … He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly” (Proverbs 14:17, 29). “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city” (Proverbs 16:32). “The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression” (Proverbs 19:11). In anger, how do you behave? Do you throw a tantrum? Scream and holler? Stomp and kick? Throw things? Seethe and pout? Anger may occasionally be right, but such unrestrained behavior is sinful. In anger, what do you say? Do you burst out in profanity? Do you spew out insulting, hateful, and mean invectives that are remembered and torment forever the victim of such abusive speech? Do you falsely accuse those who anger you? Do you call people contemptuous and ugly names? Do you spread rumors? Anger may be right in some instances, but all such malicious speech is not. It is sinful! Proverbs 15:1 says, “A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.” In anger, what do you do? Cain was angry with Abel, and killed him. In your anger, do you also do harm to people? Do you stir up strife? “An angry man stirs up strife, And a furious man abounds in transgression” (Proverbs 29:22). Proverbs 30:33 says, “For the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, And the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood; So the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.” In anger, do you accuse God? Anger often blames God even when the incident was not God’s doing. Job knew better than that. “In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly” (Job 1:22). Even David was caught in that trap. “And David was displeased, because Jehovah had broken forth upon Uzzah” (II Samuel 6:8). Anger may be right, but judging God is surely none of our business! In fact, it is arrogantly wrong! “Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: neither give place to the devil.” Much is to be learned from this little statement.     ");
array_files[89]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_2-28-10.htm","2010-03-08","8K","Bulletin Article for February 28, 2010    ","",""," Bulletin Article for February 28, 2010 “Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled” by Glendol McClure “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:1-6). In this Scripture text, Jesus, during His personal ministry, spoke words of comfort to His disciples. Some commentators refer to this address (Chapter 14) as Jesus’ final address before His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension. The disciples had every reason to have troubled hearts. One of their number had departed to betray their Master (John 13:26-31); Jesus told Peter that he would deny him thrice (John 13:38); and Christ would be going where they could not go at this moment in time. Also, they had a mission to complete, a mission that would require them to toil and labor for the Savior’s cause. These words spoken by Jesus should also comfort us. Why? Because in these first few verses of John 14, Jesus assured us, as He did His disciples, of several important truths: First, Jesus affirmed that He was the One sent from God – the Messiah (Luke 4:43; John 3:17; 4:34; 5:24; 4:24). Said He, “Ye believe in God, believe also in me … I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” The apostles had been raised in Judaism, and they believed in God. Yet, Jesus urged them to believe in Him, and accept the fact that He was the Messiah, “the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29, 36). In verse 9, Jesus told Philip, “He that hath seen me hath seen the Father.” Further, in verses 10 and 11, Jesus said, “Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? The words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, He doeth the works. Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.” In other words, Jesus was a perfect image of the Father. The Hebrew writer tells us that Jesus is the “express image of His person” (Hebrews 1:3). Jesus further asserted that their only means of access to God the Father in Heaven was through Him. These truths remain in effect today. Our only access to God is through His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus is the “light of the world” (John 8:12); He is the “bread of life” (John 6:35); He is “the door of the sheep” (John 10:7); He is “the good shepherd” (John 10:11); He is “the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25); He is “the vine” (John 15:1, 5); and He is “the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). Jesus is the “one mediator between God and man” (I Timothy 2:5) and the “mediator of a better covenant,” the New Testament (Hebrews 8:6; 9:15; 12:24). No man can come to the Father, but by Him (John 14:6). Second, Jesus affirmed that there is much room in His Father’s house when He said, “In my Fathers house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” This place, His Father’s house, which has many mansions, is the place where Jesus said He was going. Based on this truth, the place must be Heaven, because he was preparing His disciples for His eventual ascension into Heaven to reign at His Father’s right hand (Mark 16:19). Further, it contains ample room for as many as are called by the gospel because, “the Lord…is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (II Peter 3:9). During the Christian age, the Father’s house likely refers to the church. As Christians in the church, we become partakers of numerous spiritual blessings. As Christians, we are “partakers of that one bread” (I Corinthians 10:17); we are “partakers of the sufferings” and “the consolation” (II Corinthians 1:7); we are “partakers of His promise in Christ by the gospel” (Ephesians 3:6); we are “partakers of His holiness” (Hebrews 12:10); we are “partakers of Christ’s sufferings” (I Peter 4:13); and we are given “exceeding great and precious promises that by these ye might be partakers of the Divine nature” (II Peter 1:4). These blessings and favors are only a few of the many blessings and favors that we experience in the Church, “which is His body” (Ephesians 1:23), to which the Lord Jesus adds obedient Christians (Acts 2:41, 47). Third, Jesus promised to “come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” Jesus assured His disciples and all faithful saints that they will eventually see Heaven. These are most comforting words that support what the two men in white apparel told the apostles after Jesus ascended into Heaven. The men said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven” (Acts 1:11). The apostles affirmed Christ’s second coming. For example, Paul assured the Thessalonians when he wrote, “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words” (I Thessalonians 4:16-18). Hence, we can be comforted by the words of the apostles concerning Christ’s second coming on the last great day. Finally, Jesus told Thomas that He (Christ) was the only way to the Father. In answer to Thomas’s query, Jesus replied, “… I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.” Presently, all access to God the Father is through Christ the Son – the mediator between God and man. Jesus fulfilled the “law of Moses” (Matthew 5:17). When Jesus was transfigured on the mount, “Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him” (Matthew 17:3). Moses symbolically represented the Law; Elijah symbolically represented the prophets. And the voice from Heaven exclaimed, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him” (Matthew 17:5). Jesus was the proper fulfillment of the law and the prophets. And Paul wrote, “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes” (Romans 10:4). These are only a few of the many words of comfort contained in the Holy Scriptures. Let not your hearts be troubled, believe in God and Christ and obey the inspired words of instruction written in God’s book by “the apostles whom He had chosen” (Acts 1:2).     ");
array_files[90]=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 expression that the kingdom is “at hand” (Luke 10:9-11). Neither had the church come into existence as Jesus spoke prospectively about the fact that it was something He would build (“I will build My church,” Matthew 11:28). It’s understood that a testament or a covenant is not in effect until the death of the one who made it (Hebrews 9:15-18). Thus, the New Covenant was not bound upon man prior to the death of Christ. It’s agreed that Christians did not exist during Jesus’ time upon earth but that designation is reserved for those who were baptized into the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of their sins (Acts 11:26). With these points understood, it’s a whole different matter to suggest that what Jesus taught during His ministry carries no authority for the Christian today and that nothing of what He taught is to be bound upon members of the Lord’s church. I most stringently deny such an argument and any conclusion that what Jesus taught while living in subjection to the Law of Moses has no authority over those who live after the establishment of the church and the kingdom. Any advocacy of such I believe by the scriptures is both misguided and eternally dangerous, and to promote teaching such as that is false teaching that needs to be exposed and avoided. First of all, such a proposition ignores the fact that while a covenant is not in “force” while the one who made it lives, the establishment and communication of such a covenant does take place while the testator still lives, even while another covenant may be “valid.” We read in Hebrews 9:15-18, “And for this reason He is the mediator of a new covenant, in order that since a death has taken place for the redemption of the transgressions that were committed under the first covenant, those who have been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance. For where a covenant is, there must of necessity be the death of the one who made it. For a covenant is valid only when men are dead, for it is never in force while the one who made it lives.” That is, Jesus taught and established the precise substance of His covenant to govern in His kingdom prior to His death, that came into “force” following His death, burial and resurrection, just as a man will communicate his “last will and testament,” that will only come into “force” and become “valid” after his death, while he still lives. All covenants, testaments or wills are established and defined prior to the death of the one who made it. For anyone to establish or change the terms of a covenant, testament or will after the person has already died renders it without legal authority and without legal “force.” It would be outrageous for a judge to conclude that now that the creator of the testament or will has deceased, it is now in effect, but I’m throwing out everything that the deceased said or wrote prior to his death and such will have no authority over those subject to the will or testament. When Jesus spoke in what is known as the “Sermon On The Mount” (Matthew chapters 5-7) and said repeatedly, “you have heard it was said … but I say to you,” He was not simply clarifying some misguided interpretations of the Old Law but was in fact establishing and defining His covenant, the “second” covenant (Hebrews 10:9), the “new” covenant (Hebrews 8:13; 9:15). If Jesus did not establish the authority of the “new covenant” while He lived, when did He? If we can’t read about the binding provisions of the “better covenant” (Hebrews 7:22; 8:6) in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, then where can we read of them? When Jesus commissioned the apostles to “go therefore and make disciples of all the nations,” they were to do so by “teaching them to observe all that I commanded you” (Matthews 28:18-20). The apostles were to go throughout the world and preach the same message that Jesus had taught and commanded them. How then can we conclude that what Jesus taught is not binding on Christians today? What He taught was to be the foundation of the apostles’ doctrine (Acts 2:42) that they taught. As the apostles then continued in their ministry and execution of the Lord’s commission, they continued to point back to the words of Jesus Christ as the standard for teaching and preaching and conduct in the New Testament church. Notice what Paul said in I Timothy 6:3-5, “If anyone advocates a different doctrine, and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions, and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain.” What Jesus taught is our “doctrine conforming to godliness” in the church today. The apostles carried out the great commission by preaching what Jesus had taught them and by pointing back to His words as that which defines “sound” doctrine and the “doctrine conforming to godliness.” How then can I not preach and teach that which Jesus taught, as recorded in the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John? All Christians must be disciples of Jesus Christ (Acts 11:26). But how can we be disciples of someone whose teaching we are not allowed or required to follow? A disciple is simply and clearly defined as “one who follows one’s teaching” (Vines Expository Dictionary of Biblical Words) If all that Jesus taught has no authority in my life today, what am I to follow if I’m to be a disciple of His? If I’m to follow His teaching, where is what He taught recorded and when is it that He taught what I’m to follow? I must and I’m bound to “abide in (His) word” if I’m truly going to be a disciple of His (John 8:31). Jesus taught with authority (Matthew 7:29; Mark 1:22) and what He taught was not a clarification of the Law of Moses but of what would govern the citizens of His kingdom that was “at hand.” Jesus had to establish the foundations for His kingdom and it was only His to define how entrance into His kingdom would be attained (Matthew 5:20; 7:21; 18:3; 19:23-24; John 3:5). If Jesus was not authoritatively defining how man may enter into the kingdom or church He came to establish, what kingdom is He speaking of? Another question I have is, if I’m to abide in the doctrine of Christ (II John 9-11), that is to make my abode in the teaching which He did, but I’m not allowed or permitted to abide in that which He taught during His ministry, what is it exactly that I’m to abide in? I’m not sure I understand the basis then for my judgment if what Jesus taught is not binding. Jesus said in John 12:48, “He who rejects Me, and does not receive My sayings, has one who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day.” Who is to be judged by the words that Jesus spoke? Mr. Billingsly’s conclusion is that what Jesus taught only had application to the Jews living during His day. If Christ’s words were simply a restatement of the Old Law and the judgment referred to was only to be applied to the Jews, then Christ’s death was pointless because Jesus said that keeping His words would enable anyone to “never see death” (John 8:51) – and thus, there would have been no need for a new covenant. If what Jesus taught was part of the Old covenant, and the one who followed what Jesus taught would never see death, then eternal life came through that old covenant and a new one wasn’t needed. Paul addressed this in Galatians 2:20-21, “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for me. I do not nullify the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly.” If the words of Christ do not apply to Christians today, then in fact, Christ died “needlessly”! The seed of woman who would crush the head of Satan would indeed come through a Jewish lineage that would include both the patriarch Abraham and David among many others, but His blessing was to be upon “all the families of the earth” and His victory over sin and death was for all mankind. Mr. Billingsley states that the gospel (i.e., the good news of salvation) which Jesus preached was the “Old Testament” gospel and that it’s only audience was for Jews in that day. It was news to me that there are two “gospels” found in the Bible. Am I wrong to conclude that if there are two gospels, then there must be two hopes? Paul clearly states though that there is but one hope (Eph. 4:4). Luke records that Jesus taught in Luke 16:16 that “the Law and the Prophets were proclaimed until John; since then the gospel of the kingdom of God is preached, and every one is forcing his way into it.” Jesus stated that the “gospel” He proclaimed was the “gospel of the kingdom of God” and not the gospel of the Old Testament. Brethren, there is but one gospel Jesus preached and it’s the good news of the salvation that’s found in His kingdom. The conclusions of such false teaching are numerous. I cannot presume to know for certain what Mr. Billingsly’s motives for such a position are, but he does state that “New Covenant ‘Christians’ are forbidden (to) observe Christ’s Old Testament teaching in MMLJ/BC” which he points out includes the Passover feast and animal sacrifices but also that “this would include all teaching on marriage, divorce and (re)marriage in MMLJ/BC – especially Matthew 19.” While Jesus, as a devout Jew would, observed the Passover and the Sabbath day, He never taught that such observances were to be observed in His kingdom. He did however teach authoritatively on the subject of marriage and divorce in Matthew chapter 19 that I most certainly do believe is binding “whosoever” (verse 9, ASV), and not just an audience of Jews of that day. Great efforts are being made to unbind God’s will on marriage and divorce and it saddens me that one would perhaps seek that end by the means of discrediting and de-authorizing what Jesus taught during His ministry on earth. It’s so very important that we have an accurate and responsible understanding of what Jesus Christ taught of His Father’s will during His days upon the earth. We are commanded to be those who are “handling accurately the word of truth” (II Timothy 2:15) and always watching for those who “distort” the scriptures to the destruction of men’s souls (II Peter 3:16). Let me close with the words of Jesus as He said in John 5:24, “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.”     ");
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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 paying a ransom price, to redeem.’” Vine then notes that, “While both No. 1 and No. 2 are translated ‘to redeem,’ exagorazo does not signify the actual ‘redemption,’ but the price paid with a view to it, lutroo signifies the actual ‘deliverance,’ the setting at liberty.” Who redeemed us? Christ gave himself as a ransom for our iniquities (Matthew 20:28; I Timothy 2:6); He gave himself for the price which we owed (Titus 2:14; cf. I Peter 1:18-19). In our deep poverty, condemned as sinners, we could not redeem ourselves; thus, Christ as our kinsman in the flesh, steps forward and pays the debt of sin. Hebrews 2:9 says that “by the grace of God he should taste of death for every (man).” Hebrews 2:14-15 continues, “Since then the children are sharers in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same; that through death he might bring to nought him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and might deliver all them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” Man’s inability to pay his sin debt is a fact freely stated in the Scriptures. Paul stated that the means of man’s redemption was not merited by man, “not by works (done) in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit” (Titus 3:5), and “for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, (it is) the gift of God; not of works, that no man should glory” (Ephesians 2:8-9). Since I could not pay my debt of sin, God in His grace, gave His Son and He made possible my peace with God “through the blood of the cross” (Colossians 1:20). It is Christ who “delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of His love” (Colossians 1:13). “Ye were bought with a price,” Paul said (I Corinthians 6:20; 7:23). The price is not identified in these verses, but there can be no doubt, “for thou was slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood (men) of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation” (Revelation 5:9). When are we redeemed? In answering this let us return to the definition of “redemption.” Certainly, the price (Greek – exagorazo) of redemption was paid at Calvary, but if the actual deliverance (Greek – lutroo) was provided at Calvary, then those redeemed today were delivered from the bondage of sin before they were born and before ever committing sin. The Scriptures teach that we are “justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus” (Romans 3:24). “In whom we have our redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our sins, according to the riches of his grace” (Ephesians 1:7; cf. Colossians 1:14). Redemption, the actual deliverance, the setting free from the bondage of sin is “in Christ.” As long as one is out of Christ, he is not redeemed. Therefore, one is redeemed when he gets into Christ. The Scriptures teach we are “baptized into Christ” (Galatians 3:27). We are made free from sin (actual deliverance, set at liberty) when we obey. “Know ye not, that to whom ye present yourselves (as) servants unto obedience, his servants ye are whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? But thanks be to God, that, whereas ye were servants of sin, ye became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching whereunto ye were delivered; and being made free from sin, ye became servants of righteousness” (Romans 6:16-18). The price paid by the “great redeemer” is a ransom sufficient for the release of everyone who is in bondage to sin. Therefore, “And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And he that heareth, let him say, Come. And he that is athirst, let him come: he that will, let him take the water of life freely” (Revelation 22:17).     ");
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He called Himself the Son of God and the Son of Man. Both human and divine natures were fused into one personality. The Uniqueness Of Christ His death was the supreme purpose of His birth! 1. To all others, death is inevitable and unwelcomed. cf. Heb. 9:27 2. Christs death was deliberately chosen. Heb. 2:12-14; John 10:17-18 The Uniqueness Of Christ His Claims and Assertions Were Unique. He claimed to be the only way of approach to God. John 14:6 1. He claimed to be the light of the world. John 8:12 2. He claimed to be the resurrection and the life. The Uniqueness Of Christ His Claims and Assertions Were Unique. He asserted that He was the full and final revelation of God, expressed in human life. 1. If one had seen Christ, he had seen the Father. John 14:9 2. Jesus declared Him. John 1:18; 8:38; Luke 10:22 1 1/3/2010 am The Uniqueness Of Christ His Claims and Assertions Were Unique. He claimed, and demonstrated, power on earth to forgive sins. Mark 2:5-11 His unique claims are found in his selfidentifications in the first chapter of Revelation. Revelation 1:8,11,17-18 The Uniqueness Of Christ His Character Was Unique. He never manifested any sense of personal sin. 1. The best of men confess that they fail to attain their own ideals, let alone the divine standard for human conduct. 2. Jesus invited the most searching scrutiny of His life. Which of you convicts Me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe me? John 8:46 The Uniqueness Of Christ The Uniqueness Of Christ His Character Was Unique. No discrepancy between His life and His teachings. 1. The penitent thief said, This man has done nothing amiss. Luke 23:41 2. Judas said, I have betrayed innocent blood. Matthew 27:4 3. Peter called Him ... Acts 3:14-15, But ye denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted unto you, and killed the Prince of life; whom God raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. His Character Was Unique. He was sinless. 1. 1 John 3:5; 1 Pet. 2:22; 2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 4:15 The Uniqueness Of Christ His Character Was Unique. No discrepancy between His life and His teachings. Even His enemies speak well of Him. 1. The demon said, I know who You are; the Holy One of God! Luke 4:34 2. Pilates wife called Him a just man. Mt. 27:19 3. Pilate himself called Him a just person Mt. 27:24, in whom he could find no cause of death. Luke 23:22 4. The centurion who executed Him said, Surely this man was a righteous man Luke 23:47, the Son of God Matthew 27:54 The Uniqueness Of Christ His Character Was Unique. He had unique traits that are found in no other man. 1. He never sought advice. 2. He never withdrew a word He had spoken. 3. He never confessed a personal sin. 4. He never apologized for His conduct. 2 1/3/2010 am The Uniqueness Of Christ His Death Was Unique. Unlike other men, His death was not inevitable. It is appointed unto men once to die. Hebrews 9:27 1. Death was a deliberate choice for Jesus. John 10:17-18 2. He humbled himself to become a man and to die on the cross. Philippians 2:5-10 The Uniqueness Of Christ His death was unique. His death was the only one to fulfill the prophecies. Consider Psalms 22 Verse 1 ­ His cry, My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me? cf. Mark 15:34 Verses 7-8 ­ Ridicule and mockery. cf. Matthew 27:39-43 Verse 16 ­ They pierced His hands and feet. cf. Matthew 27:35; John 20:25 Verse 18 ­ They cast lots for His garments. cf. Matthew 27:35; John 19:24 The Uniqueness Of Christ His death was unique. Consider the prophecies of Isaiah 53. Verse 2-3 ­ Despised and rejected of men. Verses 4-6 ­ Wounded for our transgressions ... Lord laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Verse 7 ­ Oppressed, but did not complain. Verse 9 ­ Was with the rich in His death. The Uniqueness Of Christ His death was unique. Unlike others, He was raised to die no more. 1. Lazarus (John 11:38-43), the daughter of Jairus (Luke 8:41-42, 49-56), and the son of the widow of Nain (Luke 7:11-16) were raised from the dead, but all died again. cf. Rev. 1:18 2. But He has the Keys of Hades and Death Rev. 1:18, and was raised to die no more. The Uniqueness Of Christ CONCLUSION: A. He is mans only savior. Matthew 1:21; Acts 4:12 B. He left us a perfect example. Hebrews 12; 1 Peter 2:22 3     ");
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That we believe that Jesus of Nazareth is “the Christ” is so important that it becomes the theme of the New Testament. “Many other signs therefore did Jesus in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book: but these are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life in his name” (John 20:30-31). Jesus is the one who fulfills the Old Testament promises of redemption. When the Samaritan woman said, “I know that Messiah cometh,” there was something to base such knowledge upon. This was not a supposition. The woman spoke of prophecy of the coming of the anointed one of God. The anointed one of God was prophesied so specifically, those who were with him should have known him to be (by interpretation) “the Christ.” There is no evidence so powerful as prophecy. Jesus challenged the Jews: “Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me” (John 5:39). What Scriptures? Luke 24:44, “These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me … And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself” (Luke 24:44-47). Therefore, the Old Testament Scriptures, containing the promises and prophecies pointed to Jesus, the Christ. The first prophecy of the coming Christ declares that he would be the “seed of woman” (Genesis 3:15; cf. Galatians 4:4; 3:16). Further, the Savior shall be of the “tribe of Judah” (Genesis 49:8-9). Later, and still centuries before his birth, it is said that Christ would be of the lineage of David (Psalms 132:11). Note the prophecy of Nathan to David concerning the rule of the Messiah on his throne. II Samuel 7:12-13 says, “When thy days are fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, that shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom for ever.” Not just a child is promised, but even his sex is named. Isaiah, often called the Messianic prophet, declared seven centuries before Jesus’ birth, “A son is given” (Isaiah 9:6). As astounding as any prophecy in the Bible is that of Isaiah. He said this son’s mother would be a virgin. “Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14). Again “a son” is prophesied, but born of “a virgin,” of a woman who had never known a man. So said Isaiah the prophet and so it occurred (cf. Matthew 1:18-23; Luke 1:26-35). Finally, concerning his birth, Micah reveals the place. Micah 5:2 “But thou Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting” (KJV). Specifically it is named “Bethlehem Ephratah.” This was considered by the Jews as a prophecy of where the Christ was to be born BEFORE the birth of Jesus. It was not seized upon as a prophecy after his birth, but prior to it (cf. Matthew 2:1-6). Again this singles out the Christ so he may be easily located. These prophecies offer little excuse for one to follow a false Christ or to fail to recognize the true one when he came. Concerning the betrayal and trial of Christ, the prophets had much to say. He was to be betrayed by a friend (Psalms 41:9; 55:13). He would be sold for 30 pieces of silver (Zechariah 11:12-13; Matthew 27:3-10). Even this money would be cast to the potter (Zechariah 11:13; Matthew 27:3-10). He would be deserted by his disciples (Zechariah 13:7; Matthew 26:56). He would be mocked and insulted (Ps. 35:15-16) and yet through it all he would remain silent (Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 27:12-14,39,41,43). As though they had binoculars, the prophets viewed the death of Jesus. His hands and feet were to be pierced (Psalms 22:16; Luke 23:33; John 21:25, 27). He was to be given vinegar and gall to drink (Psalms 69:21; Matthew 27:34). He was to die with the wicked (Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:38). He was to be nailed to the cross, but no bones were to be broken (Psalms 22:16; 34:20; John 19:36; cf. Exodus 12:46; I Corinthians 5:7). His garments were to be parted and lots cast for them (Psalms 22:18; John 19:24). He was to cry, “My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Psalms 22:1; Matthew 27:46). His side was to be pierced (Zechariah 12:10; Jno. 19:34, 37) and he would be buried in a rich man’s tomb (Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:57-60). There are numerous prophecies fulfilled in one 24 hour period surrounding the death of Christ. These prophecies were written a thousand years or more before the time of their fulfillment. They had all been translated from Hebrew into Greek nearly 300 years before their fulfillment. Many of them were fulfilled by the enemies of Jesus who would not knowingly fulfill a single verse of Scripture. Is it any wonder therefore, that Peter presents the grand conclusion of the evidence that Jesus is “the Christ.” Acts 2:22-36, “Ye men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God unto you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him in the midst of you, even as ye yourselves know; him, being delivered up by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye by the hand of lawless men did crucify and slay: whom God raised up … This Jesus did God raise up, whereof we all are witnesses. Being therefore by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he hath poured forth this, which ye see and hear. For David ascended not into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet. Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God hath made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom ye crucified.”     ");
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That Jesus is called “the Savior of the world” is not without significance. There were a number of Old Testament characters who wore the name of “Savior” before Jesus, but these came to save God’s people from enemies and local or national upheavals. In Nehemiah 9:27 the prophet says, “Therefore thou deliveredst them into the hand of their adversaries, who distressed them: and in the time of their trouble, when they cried unto thee, thou heardest from heaven; and according to thy manifold mercies thou gavest them Saviors who saved them out of the hand of their adversaries.” However, Jesus did not come to deliver the Jews from Rome, to eliminate disease or give lectures on how to protect the environment. His stated mission is plainly revealed in Luke 19:10, “For the Son of man came to seek and save that which was lost.” In Paul’s humble way he said, “Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief” (I Timothy 1:15). Jesus offered Himself to take away the sins of the world. The law of Moses that had been in effect for 1500 years demanded perfection (cf. Galatians 3:10-11). The penalty for failure was spiritual death, separation from God (Isaiah 59:1-2). Death is still imposed upon those who do not avail themselves of the blessings of the Savior. The only remedy available to those who lived under the law was to offer the blood of animals. However, sacrificing the blood of animals did not take away the sins of the world (Hebrews 10:1-4). The Hebrew writer said, “Sacrifices and offerings and whole burnt offerings and (sacrifices) for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein (the which are offered according to the law), then hath he said, Lo, I am come to do thy will. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second. By which will we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all” (Hebrews 10:8-10). In the sacrifice of Jesus, two things were accomplished. The first law that condemned the transgressor was removed and a new law was established. Secondly, Jesus offered himself as a sacrifice for sins, satisfying the justice the law demanded (Romans 6:26). John wrote, “… the blood of Jesus his Son cleanseth us from all sin” (I John 1:7). Why then is “the world” still lost? Drugs, drunkenness, fornication of every form, violence and destruction exist on every hand. Even John said, “The whole world lieth in the evil one” (I John 5:19). Did Jesus fail as the “Savior”? God forbid! A short time after the Lord’s death, burial, resurrection and ascension back to heaven, the gospel was preached for the first time (Acts 2), and 3,000 people were saved. In Acts 8, the eunuch from Ethiopia was baptized and “went on his way rejoicing.” In Acts 9, perhaps the most avid enemy the Lord’s church had in the first century was baptized in order to wash away his sins (22:16). In Acts 10 is the record of the first Gentiles becoming Christians, and in Acts 16 is the story of Lydia and the Philippian jailer being saved. The world being in a lost condition does not reflect on the mission of Jesus, but rather on man’s lack of concern for salvation. Peter preached “save yourselves” (Acts 2:40), and this is what the majority of people refuse to do. Though the blood of Jesus will save from sin, one must be concerned enough to avail himself of the remedy. False doctrine is often taught about how to be saved by Christ. Some teach that the Lord requires “faith only” in order to be saved. “Wherefore, that we are justified by faith only is a most wholesome doctrine, and very full of comfort” (Doctrines and Discipline of The Methodist Church, 1944, page 73). Others have taught, “We believe the Scriptures teach that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace” (The Standard Manual For Baptist Churches, Edward Hiscox, 1890, page 61). Then on the next page teaches that justification by the imputed righteous life of Christ is “solely through faith.” So much error. Christ is not the Savior by virtue of his perfect life imputed to the sinner, but by his shed blood. We are not saved by only one thing; our obedience is necessary (Hebrews 5:8-9). Others erroneously teach that if we are seeking salvation we must “Pray and ask Jesus Christ to be your Savior, and claim His promise of eternal life” (Lancaster Baptist handouts). That is a strange teaching in view of Saul’s (Paul’s) experience in Damascus. He had seen Jesus on the road and became a believer, but he was still lost. So he asked Jesus what he had to do (Acts 9:6). The Lord told him to go to the city and he would be told what he must do. He went to Damascus, refused to eat or drink, and was on his knees praying (verse 11). God then sent a preacher to instruct him, and Paul himself tells what Ananias taught him (Acts 22:12-16). Paul was told, “Arise and be baptized and wash away thy sins.” Many are lost because the “saved” have failed to go into all the world and preach the powerful, saving gospel. The gospel is the “power of God unto salvation” (Romans 1:16). It is no wonder the Lord gave the command to “go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” We need men, who are willing to “go and preach.” And we need more Christians who are willing to “send once and again” to their necessities. The church in the early part of the first century had the awesome responsibility of preaching the Savior to the lost. In Colossians 1:6, Paul said that the gospel had “come unto you; even as it is also in all the world bearing fruit and increasing” and in verse 23 he said it had been “preached to every creature.” Without doubt they possessed first of all unshakeable faith in their Savior. He said “go” and so they went. Second, they had vision. They “looked on the fields” and saw they were “white unto harvest.” Third, they believed in the power of the gospel. Indeed, Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world. As Savior, His part in the saving process is perfect. The part that falls on us is where the failures come. May we each one obey from the heart and thus come into contact with His saving blood. May all of us make a determined effort to see that as many people as possible within the scope of our influence, learn the truth and have opportunity to obey. May God help us to be impressed with our responsibility to see that every creature under heaven has the opportunity to reach the cleansing blood of the Savior, Jesus Christ.     ");
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array_files[119]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_12-27-09.htm","2010-01-02","6K","Bulletin Article for December 27, 2009    ","",""," Bulletin Article for December 27, 2009 Jesus Is Called The Son Of God by Micky Galloway Hebrews the first chapter emphasizes the greatness of Jesus as compared to the angels. In that context the Father said, “Who maketh his angels winds, And his ministers a flame a fire: but of the Son (he saith,) Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; And the sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom” (Hebrews 1:7-8). After the resurrection, Jesus said to Thomas, “Reach hither thy finger, and see my hands; and reach (hither) thy hand, and put it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God” (John 20:27-28). The gospel of John begins and ends with Jesus identified as God. In John 1:1-3 we read, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him; and without him was not anything made that hath been made.” In verse 14, “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth.” In John 20:30-31, John wrote, “Many other signs therefore did Jesus in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book: but these are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life in his name.” References to Jesus as God are often used in the New Testament to identify Him. This expression suggests His relationship with His Father and His character which expresses God. The gospel of John emphasizes that Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus claims to be one with the Father. John writes, “But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh even until now, and I work. For this cause therefore the Jews sought the more to kill him, because he not only brake the sabbath, but also called God his own Father, making himself equal with God” (John 5:17-18). The cross of Christ was not the only time they sought to kill Jesus. The Father and the Son have the same work (John 5:19-21), the same judgment (John 5:22), the same honor (John 5:23). He is the same in nature, purpose and will. He was and is deity. Again John writes, “I and the Father are one. The Jews took up stones again to stone him... If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. But if I do them, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know and understand that the Father is in me, and I in the Father. They sought again to take him: and he went forth out of their hand” (John 10:30-38). Jesus said, “I am the Son of God” (verse 36). The Jews understood His claim of deity and for this they sought again to kill Him. They understood what some today do not understand. Compare this with the Jehovah’s Witness’ view who believe Jesus was first created an angel and then became a god or the Jews of today who deny Jesus was the Son of God, claiming He was a good man or a good prophet. is the perfect manifestation of God’s glory and nature. He is the “radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature” (Hebrews 1:3 NASV). Strong defines the term “exact representation” (khar-ak-tare); from the same word as “a graver (the tool or the person), i.e. (by implication) engraving [‘character’], the figure stamped, i.e. an exact copy or [figuratively] representation.” As the Son of God he is the “fullness (complete abundance) of the Godhead bodily” (Colossians 2:9). It is worthy of note that the expression, “Son of God” is never used in the New Testament to suggest the Father existed before the Son or in some way brought Him into existence. The expression identifies Jesus as the eternal “God with us” (Matthew 1:23). In John 8:51-59, the Jews again sought to kill him because they understood His claim to be God. In the context, Jesus speaks of spiritual death, but these Jews do not understand. All they can perceive is physical death (cf. John 5:24). Jesus emphasizes the need of keeping “my word” (cf. John 14:23; 15:20; 17:6; I John 2; II John 9; etc.). The statement of Jesus seemed blasphemous to them. How could Jesus claim that by keeping His word, one would be delivered from death? Was Jesus greater than Abraham or the prophets who had died? Jesus said, “Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; and he saw it, and was glad” (John 8:56). Indeed, Jesus is the promised seed of Abraham, the fulfillment of Abraham’s hope (Galatians 3:7-9, 14-16, 26-29). However, the Jews were amazed that Jesus could say this when He was not even fifty years old. How could Jesus claim He had seen Abraham when Abraham had been dead almost 2,000 years? Then Jesus made the bold statement to them, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was born, I am” (John 8:58). This conveys the idea of timeless presence. The tense of the Greek verb is exactly the same as that used in Exodus 3:14 in the Septuagint Version (the Greek translation of Hebrew scriptures used by the Jews). Jesus quotes the scriptures exactly and applies it to Himself. They understood that He claimed to be deity, thus they took up stones to kill Him for blasphemy. Either He was deluded, hallucinating, insane, deliberately deceiving, or He really is who He claimed to be – DEITY, God robed in the flesh. Why is it important that we believe that Jesus is God? The Son of God makes it possible for you to be a son of God through faith in Him (Galatians 3:26). What we believe about the identity of Jesus is crucial to our salvation. Jesus said, “for except ye believe that I am (he), ye shall die in your sins” (John 8:24).     ");
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The Hebrew word “tsidkenu” originally carried the idea of simply being “stiff or straight.” It came to signify “Gods dealings with men under the ideas of righteousness, justification, and acquittal” (Names of God). It is used for both of the ideas of being right and making right. The Hebrew word is used hundreds of times in the Old Testament to convey the ideas of righteous and righteousness as well as the concepts of justifying and justification. It’s difficult for the languages of men to adequately convey both aspects of righteousness and justification contained in this one word. What we must do is look to God to understand what true righteousness really means. There are 4 main points God’s word reveals about the righteousness of God: God alone establishes righteousness. It is by His character, His revelation and His will alone that we can come to know the definition of righteousness in its fullest meaning. God is perfect righteousness (Psalms 129:4). There is none to be compared to His righteousness. We ought to meditate on the words recorded by Isaiah in Isaiah 45:21-25 in which God declares Himself to be the standard of righteousness and the provider of justification to man, “Declare and set forth your case; indeed, let them consult together. Who has announced this from of old? Who has long since declared it? Is it not I, the Lord? And there is no other God besides Me, a righteous God and a Savior; there is none except Me. Turn to Me, and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. I have sworn by Myself, the word has gone forth from My mouth in righteousness and will not turn back, that to Me every knee will bow, every tongue will swear allegiance. They will say of Me, ‘Only in the Lord are righteousness and strength.’ Men will come to Him, and all who were angry at Him shall be put to shame. In the Lord all the offspring of Israel will be justified, and will glory.” All of His works are perfect, right, true and just as Moses recorded in his song to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 32:3-4, “For I proclaim the name of the Lord; ascribe greatness to our God! The Rock! His work is perfect, for all His ways are just; a God of faithfulness and without injustice, righteous and upright is He.” Despite man’s desire to the contrary, God’s standard of righteousness is unchanging and eternal and it is not subject to the degrading influence of human conduct. David declared in Psalms 119:142-144, “Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and Thy law is truth. Thy testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.” Righteousness is not subject to a democratic process to be decided by the whims of popular opinion. God has established a standard of righteousness that is truly “everlasting.” Righteousness and justice are the very foundations upon which God’s throne resides and the unchangeable attributes of His reign. We read in Psalms 89:14, “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Thy throne; lovingkindness and truth go before Thee” (cf. Psalms 97:2). It is one of the core components of God’s unchangeable character. God can be no other way. There is no end to God’s unparalleled righteousness. Will we, like David, commit ourselves to speaking of God’s righteousness all the days of our lives? Psalms 71:15-19, “My mouth shall tell of Thy righteousness, and of Thy salvation all day long; for I do not know the sum of them. I will come with the mighty deeds of the Lord God; I will make mention of Thy righteousness, Thine alone. O God, Thou hast taught me from my youth; and I still declare Thy wondrous deeds. And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Thy strength to this generation, Thy power to all who are to come. For Thy righteousness, O God, reaches to the heavens, Thou who hast done great things; O God, who is like Thee?” The question is: are we willing to recognize God as the sole definition of what is right and just and true and submit to His will? God’s righteousness stands in contrast to man’s sinful choices. We must see the righteousness of God in contrast to the sinful choices all men make. Psalms 14:2-3, “The Lord has looked down from heaven upon the sons of men, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.” Paul quoted from this passage in Romans 3:10, “What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; as it is written, ‘There is none righteous, not even one.’” When we compare God’s standard of what is righteous with our conduct, we ought to be ashamed. This is Daniel’s point in Daniel 9:7-9, “Righteousness belongs to Thee, O Lord, but to us open shame, as it is this day – to the men of Judah, the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and all Israel, those who are nearby and those who are far away in all the countries to which Thou hast driven them, because of their unfaithful deeds which they have committed against Thee. Open shame belongs to us, O Lord, to our kings, our princes, and our fathers, because we have sinned against Thee.” Can we appreciate what the inspired apostle Paul is contemplating in Romans 3:19-20, “Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, that every mouth may be closed, and all the world may become accountable to God; because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin.” When God executes judgment, rest assured His judgments have always been, and will always be, just and true (Psalms 9:8; 96:13; 98:9; Acts 17:31). Thanks be to God that Jesus came not to judge the world (John 12:47) but to provide the justification God’s righteousness demanded (this will be discussed in depth later). Psalms 143:1-2, “Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications! Answer me in Thy faithfulness, in Thy righteousness! And do not enter into judgment with Thy servant, for in Thy sight no man living is righteous.” Our righteous Father in heaven, God, cannot approve of man’s sinful conduct, and will not “leave the guilty unpunished” (Exodus 34:6-7). God’s righteousness demands that the “unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God” (I Corinthians 6:9). (Look for points 3 and 4 in next week’s article)     ");
array_files[121]=new Array(0,1,"http://www.fifthstreeteast.com/Bulletin_12-13-09.htm","2009-12-24","8K","Bulletin Article for December 13, 2009    ","",""," Bulletin Article for December 13, 2009 Jehovah-Tsidkenu – “The Lord Our Righteousness” (Part 2) by Chris Simmons In the previous article, it was discussed that there are four main points God’s word reveals about the righteousness of God. The first two points were: God alone establishes righteousness, God’s righteousness stands in contrast to man’s sinful choices. There are two other very important points we need to understand and make application of in our lives: God, through His grace, has defined how sinful man can be made righteous, thus becoming our righteousness. Though all men, by choice, have turned to that which is sinful and become unrighteous in God’s sight, we need to remember that God desires the return of the unrighteous to Him. Isaiah wrote in Isaiah 55:7, “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; and let him return to the LORD and He will have compassion on him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.” “It is quite impossible that any man can in himself be right who does not render pure, perfect, perpetual, and personal obedience to the precepts of God’s law, since it is inconceivable that God could be satisfied with less. How then can man be acquitted of his unrighteousness and become righteous before God?” (Names of God). It’s clear, we can’t establish our own righteousness and we must seek the righteousness that God has afforded man through His Son Jesus Christ. Romans 10:3-4, “For not knowing about God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.” The point is that God deserves perfect obedience and when we fail to do so, it’s up to God to determine how man can be forgiven and once again become righteous in God’s eyes. Paul once held his own righteousness in the law in high regard but came to realize it was worthless and it became but refuse to him. Paul was presented with the opportunity to obtain the righteousness found through his faith and obedience to Christ and he never looked back. “But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish in order that I may gain Christ, and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith” (Philippians 3:7-9). This is not to suggest that there wasn’t anything Paul “must do” (Acts 9:6; 22:16) but Paul never forgot that that his righteousness was God’s own doing through Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 1:30-31, “But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, that, just as it is written, ‘Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord.’” It’s only in Christ that man can be justified and made righteous. Notice the prophecy of Isaiah in Isaiah 45:24-25, “They will say of Me, ‘Only in the Lord are righteousness and strength.’ Men will come to Him, and all who were angry at Him shall be put to shame. In the Lord all the offspring of Israel will be justified, and will glory.” No man could stand righteous by the Old Law and the Old Law could not justify man. Thus, Paul proclaimed in Romans 3:19-26, “Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, that every mouth may be closed, and all the world may become accountable to God; because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin. But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction; for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith. This was to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed; for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.” Justice demanded that the penalty of death be paid. God demonstrated that He is also the justifier in that He was willing to allow His Son, who overcame sin, to pay the penalty that sin demanded – that is death. We learn all this through God’s word because the gospel is not only God’s pronunciation of what is righteous, but His revelation of how sinful man can be made righteous. Paul wrote in Romans 1:16-17, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, ‘But the righteous man shall live by faith’” (cf. Hebrews 5:13; II Timothy 3:16). From the day of Pentecost (Acts chapter 2) on, man has never been made righteous apart from the preaching of the gospel. What does God’s righteousness demand of us? It demands our faith and obedience. Paul wrote in Romans 10:9-10, “that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.” To aspire to the righteousness of God therefore is to seek God’s salvation. Our righteousness or salvation is only possible to those who “obey Him” (Hebrews 5:9). As Moses stated in Deuteronomy 6:25, “it will be righteousness for us if we are careful to observe all this commandment before the Lord our God, just as He commanded us.” God’s righteousness requires that we seek to spread the good new of the righteousness and salvation that are made possible by the blood of Jesus Christ. Paul understood it was man’s responsibility to plead and beg with others to accept God’s righteousness and reconciliation in Christ. II Corinthians 5:20-21, “Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were entreating through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” It also requires that we have the courage and will to make the changes demanded by God’s righteousness. Paul wrote in Ephesians 4:22-24, “that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.” God’s righteousness demands true repentance (Acts 17:30-31; II Corinthians 7:10-11) and a genuine transformation of our life (Romans 12:1-2). Simply put God’s righteousness demands that we put Him and His righteousness first in our lives. Matthew 6:33, “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.” Making things right with God has to come first or it comes not at all.     ");
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Isaiah prophesied of this in Isaiah 11:10-12, “Then it will come about in that day that the nations will resort to the root of Jesse, who will stand as a signal for the peoples; and His resting place will be glorious. Then it will happen on that day that the Lord will again recover the second time with His hand the remnant of His people, who will remain, from Assyria, Egypt, Pathros, Cush, Elam, Shinar, Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. And He will lift up a standard for the nations, and will assemble the banished ones of Israel, and will gather the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.” Jesus is that “root of Jesse” being the descendant of David (Romans 1:3) and we must look to Him as our banner. Jesus declared Himself to be our banner by comparing Himself to Moses when he held up the bronze serpent on a standard that the people might live (Numbers 21:7-9). Jesus said to Nicodemus in John 3:14-15, “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; that whoever believes may in Him have eternal life.” What is the banner of Jesus Christ to mean to us? It is a symbol of unity. As children of God, we are to be united under the banner of Christ. Paul wrote in Ephesians 4:1-3, “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” We are to be “united as one man” (Judges 20:11) in our worship of God, our stand for truth and our opposition to error and every practice not done by God’s authority. Great things can be accomplished when a group of people become united to the point that they act as one. This can only happen when brethren persist in abiding in the “teaching of Christ” (II John 9) and commit to speak only that which His word has revealed to us (cf. I Peter 4:11). “Now I exhort you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all agree, and there be no divisions among you, but you be made complete in the same mind and in the same judgment” (I Corinthians 1:10). If all truly understood what it means to have Jesus as our banner, there would never be a need to coerce brethren to rally to the banner or to prioritize their lives so that assemblies are never forsaken. It’s our standard of truth. Psalms 60:3-5, “Thou hast made Thy people experience hardship; Thou hast given us wine to drink that makes us stagger. Thou hast given a banner to those who fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. That Thy beloved may be delivered, save with Thy right hand, and answer us!” Jesus is our standard for truth and He has revealed God’s standard for righteousness to us. “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me” (John 14:6). Just as a flag sets apart one military regime from another, so we are set apart (sanctified) through the truth that Christ revealed (John 17:17). Will we ever exchange the truth of Christ’s banner for anything else (Romans 1:25)? It’s a source of pride. When the soldiers who fought on the Island of Iwo Jima in World War II finally achieved victory and famously mounted the American banner or flag, they did so with a sense of pride in what that flag represented to them. Not out of personal pride or glory but for the cause of what the flag represented, they boldly stood by the flag they fought for. It’s interesting that historians note regarding the famous picture that was taken of the six soldiers raising the American flag, that the pictured flag was actually the second flag that was raised. The first was reportedly deemed to be too small and after finding a larger one, they raised it with great honor and pride. As soldiers of Christ, our pride is not in self but in our relationship with Him and everything that He lived and died for. Are we proud to carry the banner of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? Or, as opposed to those soldiers on Iwo Jima, do we search for as small of a banner as possible so that those around us might not readily know who we stand with, and by? Paul was not ashamed to carry the banner of the gospel of Christ (Romans 1:16) and he asked that Timothy not be ashamed of the banner he was willing to suffer for (II Timothy 1:8, 12). Jeremiah the prophet wrote in Jeremiah 9:23-24, “Thus says the Lord, ‘Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,’ declares the Lord.” May it be our prayer that “with all boldness, Christ shall even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death” (Philippians 1:20). A reminder of humility. The banner of Jesus Christ is to serve as a memorial that apart from Christ, we can do nothing (John 15:5). It is to reflect our abiding consciousness of the need to subject our will unto His. For our banner is our example of such humility; who came not to do His own will but His Father’s (John 4:34; 5:30; 6:38). Paul reminds us of the need to follow in His steps and to do “nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself” (Philippians 2:3; note verses 4-9). The banner of Jesus Christ reminds us that regardless of how obediently we may serve, how courageously we may fight, or how much we may accomplish for the Lord’s sake, the glory belongs to God (Ephesians 3:20-21). A declaration of faith and trust. Joshua, who was designated by Moses to lead the battle, was certainly a man of faith, for he and Caleb were the only two who later had enough faith in the banner of God to say confidently, we can take the land. It represents our conviction that things will turn out “exactly” as God told us they would (Acts 27:25). It’s our affirmation that we will overcome and in fact, “overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us” (Romans 8:37). It represents our assurance that everything entrusted to God in our lives is guarded and kept by Him – “for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day” (II Timothy 1:12). A resolution of commitment. Just as Moses’ raising of the rod didn’t absolve the Israelites from having to fight, so we must do our part. We must “fight the good fight of faith” (I Timothy 6:12) and “contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). We’ve got to put our hands to the plow and not look back (Luke 9:62). We’re personally responsible for the work that must accompany salvation (Phil. 2:12). Spiritual victory does not come without a cost in terms of trials and persecutions that we must be willing to pay (Luke 14:25-35) – even if it costs us our life (Revelation 2:10).     ");
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(Joshua 7:1) 7:1) Achan Was The Man ·Joshua 7:16-18 So Joshua rose up early in the 7:16morning, and brought Israel near by their tribes; and tribes; the tribe of Judah was taken: and he brought near the family of Judah; and he took the family of the Judah; Zerahites: and he brought near the family of the Zerahites man by man; and Zabdi was taken: and he man; brought near his household man by man; and man; Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken. Achan Confesses · Of a truth I have sinned against Jehovah, the God of Israel, and thus have I done: when I saw among the spoil a goodly Babylonish mantle, and two hundred shekels weight, then I coveted them, and them, took them, and, behold, they are hid in the them, earth in the midst of my tent, and the silver under it. (Joshua 7:20-21) (Joshua 7:20-21) I SAW This is how temptation originated! originated! ·Eve. (Gen. 3:6; 2 Cor. 11:3) Eve. ·David. (2 Sam. 11:2) Wisdoms warning tells the same truth. truth. Lust not after her beauty in thy heart; Neither let heart; her take thee with her eyelids. (Prov. 6:25) eyelids. Job declared, I made a covenant with mine eyes; declared, eyes; How then should I look upon a virgin? (Job 31:1) virgin? Jesus said, every one that looketh upon a woman said, to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. (Mt. 5:28) heart. (Mt. 1 11/15/2009 am I COVETED Contentment is the attribute of Gods child. child. Be ye free from the love of money; money; content with such things as ye have: for have: himself hath said, I will in no wise fail said, thee, thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee. (Hebrews 13:5) thee. (Hebrews 13:5) I COVETED Contentment is the attribute of Gods child. child. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed evil, from the faith in their greediness, and greediness, pierced themselves through with many sorrows sorrows (1 Timothy 6:10, NKJV). I COVETED Contentment is the attribute of Gods child. child. For I have learned, in whatsoever state learned, I am, therein to be content. content. (Philippians 4:11) I COVETED Covetousness is idolatry. idolatry. ·Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and desire, covetousness, covetousness, which is idolatry idolatry Colossians 3:5 I COVETED Covetousness is idolatry. idolatry. ·For this ye know of a surety, that no surety, fornicator, fornicator, nor unclean person, or person, covetous person, who is an idolator, person, idolator, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. (Ephesians 5:5) (Ephesians 5:5) ·Thou shalt not covet. (Exodus 20:17) covet. (Exodus I COVETED Covetousness has its roots selfishness! selfishness! Luke 12:13-21 12:13...a mans life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses. (vs. 15) possesses. ...So is he who lays up treasure for himself, himself, and is not rich toward God. (vs. 21) God. 2 11/15/2009 am I TOOK After desire was created by looking, looking, it became his master. master. But each man is tempted, when he tempted, is drawn away by his own lust, and lust, enticed. enticed. Then the lust, when it hath lust, conceived, conceived, beareth sin: and the sin, when it is full grown, bringeth forth death. grown, death. (James 1:14, 15) I HID Theres no pleasure in ill-gotten pleasures illor spoils. spoils. Mark 4:22 For there is nothing hid , save that it should be manifested; neither was (anything) made secret, but that it should come to light. Hebrews 4:13 And there is no creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him with whom we have to do. Romans 2:16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men, according to my gospel, by Jesus Christ. men, Consequences Of Achans Action Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever deceived; mocked: a man soweth, that shall he also reap. (Galatians 6:7) reap. (Galatians ·Achans sin caused his family to suffer. Joshua suffer. took the spoils and his sons, and his daughters sons, daughters and his possessions and stoned them and burned them with fire and raised over them a great heap of stones. (Joshua 7:25, 26) stones. (Joshua ·Achans sin caused Israel to suffer. For the suffer. Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear of it, and will compass us around, and cut off it, around, our name from the earth: and what wilt thou do for earth: thy great name? (Joshua 7:9) name? (Joshua The Wages Of Sin Have Always Been Death. (Romans 6:23) ·Achans Sin: ·I Saw ·I Coveted ·I Took ·I Hid 3     ");
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In prior articles, we have studies the names: Jehovah-Jireh, the Lord will provide (Genesis 22:13-14); Jehovah-Rophe, the Lord will heal (Exodus 15:26); Jehovah-Shalom, the Lord our peace (Judges 6:24); Jehovah-Shammah, the Lord is there (Ezekiel 48:35); Jehovah-Ra’ah, the Lord my shepherd (Psalms 23:1). This week, we turn to the context of Exodus chapter 17 to find the name, Jehovah-Nissi, “The Lord my banner.” It’s important to understand the context in which this name is revealed. In Exodus chapter fourteen, we read of the deliverance of the Israelites across the Red Sea as Moses had obeyed the Lord’s command to lift up his staff and stretch it out over the sea. Just a short time after crossing the sea, they came to Marah where the water was bitter. Moses followed God’s commands to make the water drinkable and God there revealed Himself as “Jehovah-Rophe” – the Lord will heal. From Marah the Israelites traveled to Elim where they were blessed with both food and water (Exodus 15:27). From there they set out into the wilderness of Sin where the Israelites again grumbled about the lack of food (Exodus 16:1-3). This is where God began to bless them with manna and quail every day (Exodus 16:4-36). From the wilderness of Sin, the Israelites journeyed to Rephidim where again, there was no water to drink. They again complained to Moses who followed God’s instructions to “strike the rock.” That place was named “Massah and Meribah because of the quarrel of the sons of Israel, and because they tested the Lord, saying, ‘Is the Lord among us, or not?’” (Exodus 17:7). It is immediately following this that Amalek came and fought against Israel (17:8). It’s incredible to note how often, in such a short period of time after their deliverance from captivity, that the Israelites doubted God and His ability to care for them and complained to Moses. They had forgotten God’s ability to deliver them from even the direst of circumstances. It’s shocking that they would even dare to ask “Is the Lord among us, or not?” Never before had the Israelites as a nation been in a physical battle. Never had they faced an enemy other than their own doubts and fears. Their journey to the Promised Land now included a fleshly foe in the descendents of Amalek who was a grandson of Esau, meaning both the Israelites and Amalekites were descendents of Isaac. As fellow descendents of Isaac, it would’ve seemed appropriate for them to have supported and assisted the Israelites. Rather, they would in fact prove to be, over the generations to come, a recurring thorn in Israel’s side. Much later, Moses called upon Israel to “remember what Amalek did to you along the way when you came out from Egypt, how he met you along the way and attacked among you all the stragglers at your rear when you were faint and weary; and he did not fear God. Therefore it shall come about when the Lord your God has given you rest from all your surrounding enemies, in the land which the Lord your God gives you as an inheritance to possess, you shall blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven; you must not forget” (Deuteronomy 25:17-19). Many years later, Samuel would deliver God’s charge to King Saul to “utterly destroy” the Amalekites so that nothing of them would remain, “for what he did to Israel” (I Samuel 15:2-3). Saul would fail to obey the command given to him and thus bring about his rejection as king and condemnation from God. It’s ironic to note that when Saul died in battle against the Philistines on Mt. Gilboa (I Samuel 31:1-5), that it was actually an Amalekite who Saul had called upon to finish his death (II Samuel 1:5-10). Saul’s failure to utterly destroy the Amalekites was finally reversed during the reign of King Hezekiah, as God fulfilled His word to “blot” them out (I Chronicles 4:39-43; Exodus 17:14). The scriptures do not reveal why the Amalekites not only refused to support the Israelites but “came and fought” against them, but fight they did. Their strategy however is revealed to us as they sought to attack the weak and tired and defenseless in the rear, as noted in the reference above from Deuteronomy 25:17-19. Moses’ response was to commission Joshua to select those for battle whom he deemed appropriate while he said he would “station myself on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand” (Exodus 17:9). As long as Moses raised the same staff used to impart the plagues in Egypt and to part the Red Sea, the Israelites prevailed. As Moses grew weary, his arms would begin to fail and when his arms dropped, Amalek would begin to prevail. The solution was to have Moses sit down and rely on Aaron and Hur to support each of his arms. Thus Israel was given the victory by God. Moses, in crediting God with the victory, built an altar to the Lord and proclaimed it “The Lord is my banner” or “Jehovah Nissi” in the Hebrew. What was Moses referring to when he referred to God as “my banner”? We read in Psalms 60:4, “Thou hast given a banner to those who fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth.” The word banner there carries the meaning “not, in the English sense of the term, an arbitrary token to distinguish one band or regiment of Israel from another, but a common object of regard, a signal of observation, a rallying point to awaken men’s hopes and efforts” (Fausset’s Bible Dictionary). It is also noted that “a banner, in ancient times, was not necessarily a flag such as we use nowadays. Often it was a bare pole with a bright shining ornament which glittered in the sun. The word here for banner means to glisten, among other things. It is translated variously pole, ensign, standard, and among the Jews it is also a word for miracle. As an ensign or standard it was a signal to God’s people to rally to Him. It stood for His cause, His battle (I Samuel 17:47; Deuteronomy 20:1-4). It was a sign of deliverance, of salvation, as we shall see by the use of that word for the pole on which the brazen serpent was raised in the wilderness” (Names of God). The idea is that with every battle to be faced, God’s people are to rally around God as an army would rally around its standard, flag or banner and to understand our complete reliance and dependence on Him for our success and victory. What was the point then of Amalek’s temporary success when the rod in Moses’ hand was lowered? It was to impress upon each of us, all the more, that solely upon God must we depend for the victory and that under His raised banner we can overcome, no matter the odds if we remain humbly obedient to His command. There is much more for us to learn about “The Lord My Banner” that we’ll hopefully be able to address in a subsequent article.     ");
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Perhaps written after he had experienced many of his troubling days, David wrote the well-known twenty-third Psalm which began with the declaration, “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.” For David to speak of the Lord as his Shepherd is to speak of a special relationship that was such an important part of his life, for David himself was a shepherd (I Samuel 16:11; 17:15). In that verse the Hebrew name used for God is “Jehovah Ro‘eh” – the Lord, my shepherd. The verb form of that Hebrew word means “to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it…generally to rule” (New Exhaustive Strong’s Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary). Though there are few of us who have experienced what is required of one who tends a flock, we can easily understand the basic concepts involved. With an understanding of these basic concepts, we must look to Jehovah as our Shepherd. We need such a loving and caring shepherd in our lives. We need a direction in our lives. We need a purpose. We need hope. Jesus looked upon mankind as sheep needing a shepherd and He stated that He came to provide such things. We read in Mark 6:34-35, “And when He went ashore, He saw a great multitude, and He felt compassion for them because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and He began to teach them many things.” It’s important to note that Jesus as our shepherd, leads us through that which He taught – not through temporal provisions (i.e., food and fun, etc.) of this life. We need a divine shepherd. In first Peter chapter two, in the context of discussing how Jesus bore our sins in His body on the cross (verse 24), Peter describes our situation both without and with our Lord Jesus Christ when he wrote in verse 25, “For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.” Without Him, we are like straying sheep doomed for destruction, wandering from God’s will as we pursue our own sinful pleasures and passions. Through His grace and His sacrifice for our sins and our obedience to His voice, we have been blessed to be able to return to His fold with Him as our Shepherd and Guardian. It’s interesting to note that the words for “Shepherd and Guardian” in the NASV are from the Greek words “poimen” and “episkipos” respectively which are most often translated “shepherd” and “overseer” in reference to the divinely designated office within the Lord’s church of an elder. Jesus is He who oversees all within His kingdom having been given all authority (Ephesians 1:20-23) and it is He alone who is to rule or shepherd His flock (cf. Hebrews 13:20). We would be remiss not to note here our responsibility to make the choice to make the Lord my Shepherd. Jesus extended the invitation in Matthew 11:28-30 to all men, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart; and you shall find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy, and My load is light.” God will not force us to be under the yoke of Christ or under His leadership as our shepherd. It is by our personal choice that we take His yoke upon us and by our decision that we submit to the “good shepherd.” Jesus said He is “the good shepherd” in John 10:11. “I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” Not just any shepherd, Jesus is the “good” shepherd. According to Vines Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words, the Greek word translated as “good” has two connotations to it, both of which apply to Jesus role as our shepherd. First it denotes that which is “well adapted to its circumstances or end.” No one is more capable of being our shepherd than He who is the Son of God who also knew what it means to live life in the flesh (Hebrews 2:14-18; 4:14-16; Colossians 2:9). Secondly, it denotes that which is “ethically good, right, noble, (or) honorable.” As referenced above, Jesus overcame all sin (II Corinthians 5:21; I Peter 2:22; I John 3:5) and is our righteous shepherd. As our Shepherd, Jesus noted that He came to give His life for His flock. There are many other reasons Jesus is “the good shepherd.” Solomon taught in Proverbs 27:23, “Know well the condition of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds.” Jesus is the “good shepherd” because no shepherd has known the condition of his flock better than Jesus Christ. Jesus said in John 10:14-15, “I am the good shepherd; and I know My own, and My own know Me, even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep.” David accurately stated God is “intimately acquainted with all my ways” (Psalms 139:3). Jesus knows His own not only in terms of who they are but what their every need is. On the other hand, it’s imperative then that we know, and heed, the voice of our Shepherd. God said we are to “listen to Him” (Matthew 17:5). Scholars suggest that it was common for several shepherds to keep flocks together in a common location at night for safety and security purposes and that in the morning, the flocks would be separated by each shepherd calling out in his own unique voice and message. Each sheep would then seek out his shepherds voice and respond immediately. Jesus went on to say in John 10:27, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” Jesus is the good shepherd because He is our faithful deliverer and Savior. We read in Psalms 28:6-9, “Blessed be the LORD, because He has heard the voice of my supplication. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart exults, and with my song I shall thank Him. The LORD is their strength, and He is a saving defense to His anointed. Save Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance; be their shepherd also, and carry them forever.” Jesus came to “seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10; I Timothy 1:15). We need the salvation only found through the great Shepherd. A shepherd is responsible for leading the flock to its ultimate destination. Jesus so leads His flock. We are responsible for following the leadership of the Shepherd (John 10:4; Luke 9:23). David wrote in Psalms 80:1, “Oh, give ear, Shepherd of Israel, Thou who dost lead Joseph like a flock; Thou who art enthroned above the cherubim, shine forth!” To speak of the leadership of the Lord, my shepherd, is to necessitate that we achieve a heart of humility (I Peter 5:5-7; James 4:6-10). A sheep in the fold can not afford to reject the leadership of the shepherd and go in his own direction. Jesus is “the way, and the truth and the life” and “no one comes to the Father, but through Me” (John 14:6). The shepherd is also the protector and provider. In Psalms 23:1, the association David makes to the fact that the Lord was his Shepherd is that “I shall not want.” The word “want” in this passage means “to lack, to be without, to decrease, to be lacking, to have a need” (Thayer’s Greek Lexicon and Brown Driver & Briggs Hebrew Lexicon). There wasn’t anything necessary to David’s physical and spiritual life that he did not have faith that God would supply (cf. Philippians 4:19; Luke 12:30). David knew he would not be lacking in any necessity. Jeremiah the prophet wrote in Jeremiah 31:10, “Hear the word of the Lord, O nations, and declare in the coastlands afar off, and say, ‘He who scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him as a shepherd keeps his flock.’” The Hebrew word for “keeps” His flock is “shamar” which means “properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc” (New Exhaustive Strongs Expanded Greek-Hebrew Dictionary). The Lord “keeps” in the sense of tending and caring for His flock. Psalms 121:4-5, “Behold He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord is your keeper (Jehovah Shamar), the Lord is your shade on your right hand” (cf. Nehemiah 1:5; Psalms 127:1). The Lord will shepherd, guide, lead, protect and provide for all those who willingly choose to submit their will unto His and take His yoke upon them.     ");
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He was in the beginning with God...And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. The Christ of Prophecy Matt. 11:2-6 11:2vs. 5 The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them. As prophesied in Isa. 35:4-6 Behold your 35:4God will come with vengeance... Isa. 61:1 The Christ of Prophecy Acts 2:22-23 2:22...Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know ­ Him being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death... Attested ­ to certify as genuine by signing as a witness 1 10/18/2009 pm The Christ of Prophecy Isa. 53:3-12 53:3John 19:30 It is finished! The Christ of Prophecy Acts 2:27, 29-32 ­ David prophesizes of 29the Christ (Psalms 16:8-11) (Psalms 16:8This Jesus God has raised up, of which we are all witnesses. John 19:24, 36, 37 For these things were done that the Scripture should be fulfilled... Mk 15:34-37 15:34Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani.. `My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? (Psalms 22) (Psalms The Jesus of Power Matt. 12: 23-28 ­ shows the authority for 23His actions and statements vs. 28 But if I cast out demons by the Spirit of God, surely the kingdom of God has come upon you. The Jesus of Power The gospel according to Mark is comprised by a majority of accounts of miracles Jesus performed. He records at least 19 miracles. The Jesus of Power 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Mk 6: 34-44 ­ Feeds 5,000 men with 5 loaves and 2 fish 34Vs. 48-51 ­ Walks on the sea 484: 35-41 ­ Calms the sea 351: 23-26,39, 5:1-20 ­ Casts out unclean spirit (the Legion in 5:1235:15:120) 1:291:29-31 ­ Peters mother-in-law mother-in1:34 ­ many sick and demon possessed 1:401:40-45 ­ heals a leper 2:1-12 ­ a paralytic lowered from the roof 2:13:1-5 ­ a man with a withered hand 3:13:103:10-12 ­ multitudes of afflicted 5:215:21-24, 35-43 ­ ruler of the synagogues daughter raised from 35dead 5:245:24-34 ­ woman with flow of blood The Jesus of Power John 11:11-45 ­ Raising Lazarus 11:11John 21:25 And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen. John 14:9-11 14:9- 2 10/18/2009 pm The Christ of Power Jesus Parables His teachings were with authority Matt. 7:28-29 7:28- John 19:35 And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you may believe. And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Jesus Parables Jesus speaks of the Kingdom of God in parables Matt. 13:3-52 13:3The sower and the seed The tares Mustard seed Leaven Treasure hidden in a field A pearl of great price A drag net in the sea Jesus Teachings Acts 1:3 ...being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God. Acts 8:12 But when they believed Philip as he preached the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, both men and women were baptized. Matt. 20:1-16 20:1Workers in the vineyard of the Lord Jesus Teaching Mk 16:15-16 16:15Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. The Effect of Preaching Jesus John 20:24-29 20:24...Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. John 20:30-31 20:30That you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. John 12:44,49 ­ These are Gods Words ...He who believes in Me, believes not in Me but in Him who sent Me...For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak. 3 10/18/2009 pm The Effect of Preaching Jesus Acts 11:20-21 11:20...when they had come to Antioch, spoke to the Hellenists, preaching the Lord Jesus. And Jesus. the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord. Lord. Preaching the Lord Jesus Involves giving a clear understanding of who He is. He fulfilled all of the prophecies concerning the coming Christ (Jn. 19:30) He is the Son of God with power and authority He spoke the words of God (Jn. 12:49) Acts 8:12 Acts 8:35-39 8:35Acts 16:30-33 16:30- 4     ");
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Why Bad Things Happen To Good People 3 3 Introduction This is an age old question! · Asaph ponders this question... Why do the wicked prosper? - vs. 3 Why do good things happen to bad people? · Was envious of the wicked for a time! One of the hardest questions of life! A reality & difficult part of life! ...did my child die? ...am I sick? ...such heart ache and suffering? ...must there be disease and death? ...am I being treated this way? ...did I lose my job? ...ME??? Why Bad Things Happen To Good People 4 4 The Answer of Some Is... God is to blame! · Some Charge that God... took my Child! took my loved one! caused a bad thing to happen! God Is Not To Be Blamed! The goodness of God declared! · Asaph ­ Psalms 73:1 · The apostles: Paul ­ Rom. 11:22 John ­ 1 John 1:5 James ­ 1:17 · Natural disasters are often called... an act of God God Jobs wife charged God - Job 2:9-10 2:9· ...Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die. Why Bad Things Happen To Good People 5 5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations Psalms 100:5 God Is So Good Why Bad Things Happen To Good People 6 6 1 Fall 2009 Gospel Meeting 11/5/2009 pm To Blame God is Foolish & Sinful! ...Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips. - Job 2:10 Bad Things Do Happen! Job ­ Job 1:1-22; 2:1-7 1:12:1Asaph ­ Psa. 73:2-14 73:2Apostles ­ Matt. 10:16, 22-25 22· Paul ­ 2 Cor. 11:24-27 11:24- Brethren in Christ! · 2 Cor. 5:1-9 5:1- Therefore, bad things that happen are NOT some sinister plan of God! Why Bad Things Happen To Good People 7 7 Why Bad Things Happen To Good People 8 8 Because We Are in a Sinful World! Sometimes we suffer from our own past sins! · Some bad things are self-imposed! - Galatians 6:7-9 self6:7Sexual immorality · Broken homes, divorce · Unwanted pregnancy, shame · STDs ­ AIDS! Drug & alcohol consumption - ...and be sure your sin will find you out (Num. 32:23) · Health & financial problems · Addiction, crime & impaired judgment with lasting consequences! Suffer from the consequences of sins of others! · Gossip, Murmuring & Lies ­ destroy good names & reputations & cause division and contention among brethren and families! Prov. 6:16-19 Philippians 2:14-15 · Drunk drivers ­ kill & maim good innocent people! · Murderers, robbers, scam artists & law breakers, etc.! Why Bad Things Happen To Good People 9 9 Why Bad Things Happen To Good People 10 10 Because of Evil People Faithful of old suffered extreme persecution! · Hebrews 11:36-40 11:36· Suffering of Gods people has always been and will always be! 1 Peter 4:12-16 4:12- Because Satan is an Active Force! Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. 7 And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. - Job 1:6 & 7 · God of this world ­ 2 Corinthians 4:4 · Suffer at the hands of the rich! James 5:1-7 5:1- Christ suffered & died in innocence! · At the hands of His own people ­ Acts 2:23 John 1:11; 1 Peter ­ 2:21-23; cf. Acts 10:38 2:21- FirstFirst-Century Christians suffered severely! · Antipas ­ my faithful martyr...was slain among you Revelation 2:13 Satan is our adversary and seeks every opportunity to devour and destroy us! · 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 2:10 By discouraging, disheartening, using deceptive devices! Uses trails and human suffering · Matt. 24:7-13 24:7- Faithful preachers suffered for preaching the truth! · · · · Paul ­ MARTYRED - 2 Timothy 4:6-8 4:6John the Baptist ­ BEHEADED ­ Mark 6:17-29 6:17Stephen ­ STONED ­ Acts 7:51-54, 57-59 7:5157Many faithful preachers today suffer because they refuse to compromise the Truth! 2 Timothy 4:1-5 4:111 11 · Must be equipped and watchful for the wiles of the devil! Ephesians 6:10-20 6:10- Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Why Bad Things Happen To Good People 12 12 2 Fall 2009 Gospel Meeting 11/5/2009 pm Because Life is not Fair! Not promised a fair and fanciful life! 1 Timothy 6:6-8; Job 1:21 6:6- Warned That Trials Will Come! 1 Corinthians 10:13 · Christ ­ Matthew 4:1-12 4:12 Timothy 3:11-12 3:11Eternal Blessings Romans 5:1-3 5:1are promised 1 Peter 1:6-9 1:6- · Perfect fellowship with God was lost in the garden! · Four-fold curse because of sin! ­ Gen. 3:9-19, 23 Four3:9Woman to suffer pain in child birth, in subjection to her husband! Earth cursed with thorns & thistles, man to work with his hands! Physical death - return to dust! Adam & Eve driven out of the garden! That lost in the garden is regained in Christ! · Made perfect in Christ, if we suffer with Him! Romans 8:17-23 8:17- · The Christian life is no rose garden! A life of service, humility, toils, trials, hard choices and labor! · Matthew 10:34-36 10:34· Death viewed as a rest from lifes toils and labors Hebrews 4:9-11 4:9Psalms 116:15 ONLY to those who endure these trials! Why Bad Things Happen To Good People 13 13 Why Bad Things Happen To Good People 14 14 Trials Strengthen & Perfect! Made inwardly stronger by trials: · James 1:2-4 · 1 Peter 5:10 · 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Because of The Trials of Aging Verse 3 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Ecclesiastes 12:3-7 Keepers of house tremble ­ arms weak Strong men bow - weak legs & frame Grinders cease ­ teeth fall out Windows grow dim ­ eyesight fails Verse 4: Trials test our love & fear of God! - John 14:15 · God tested Abraham ­ Genesis 22:1 · Abraham obeyed God! Offered his beloved son Isaac - Genesis 22:11-18 · ...for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me. ­ vs. 12 Cf. Hebrews 11:17 Doors are shut ­ mouth is shut to contain food Grinding is low ­ sound of chewing low Rise at sound of birds ­ easily awakened Daughters of music brought low- voice becomes feeble low- Man does not waste time...time wastes man! Verse 5: Afraid of that which is high ­ fear of falling Fears in the way ­ difficulty doing simple things we once did Almond tree blossoms ­ hair turns gray, white, falls out Grasshopper a burden ­ small things are now burdensome Desires fail ­ fleshly desires wane Go to the long (eternal) home ­ obvious reference to death Silver cord is loosed ­ spinal cord & central nervous system Golden bowl broken ­ skull that houses the brain Pitcher shattered at the fountain ­ heart & circulatory system Wheel broken at the well ­ breathing becomes difficult and weaker Body returns to dust ­ spirit returns to God who gave it! - DEATH Trials of old age & failing health will come! · Aging inevitable ­ no stopping it! Godly, active, moderate living is necessary! · 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Verse 6: · Solomons allegorical description of aging! Eccl. 12:1-7 Verse 7: 15 15 16 16 Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Because of Time & Chance Wrong place at the wrong time! · Eccl. 9:1-3, 11-12 9:1- 11Tower of Siloam fell ­ Lk. 13:4 911 terrorists attacks! Accidents, Injuries, Death Because Thats Life! Life is fleeting & troublesome! · Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. ­ Job 14:1-2 14:1- Calamities & blessings happen! · To all men - Evil and the good...the just and...the unjust Matt. 5:45 Eccl. 3:1-8 3:117 17 Life is as a vapor; with a sure and swift end and no guarantee of a tomorrow! · Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. 15 For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. ­ James 4:14-15 Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Why Bad Things Happen To Good People 18 18 3 Fall 2009 Gospel Meeting 11/5/2009 pm Because, I Dont Know! No logical explanation for some things that happen! · Only God knows! Must leave these in His hands! The Most