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Fourth Step in Sin

Speaking

I-Review ten steps

1-Hearing

2-Seeing

3-Thinking

4-Speaking (Talk)

5-Lusting (Desire)

6-Temptation (Opportunity)

7-Act of sin

8-Slave to sin (Habit—addiction)

9-Death

10-Judgment

>The easiest place to defeat sin is in the first step (Hearing) Proverbs 6:24, 7:5,21

II-Speaking

 A-Ephesians 5:11-12-Shame even to speak

 fallacious thinking (If you think it-you may as well do it?)

Why not?

Seven Progressive Consequences of Sin

1-Spiritual (Breaks relationship with God)

2-Mental

3-Physical

4-Judicial (Man will judge you-Example: David)

5-Social (Effect on others-Example: David)

6-Historical

7-Eternal

 B-Matthew 12:33-37

  1-V33 cf. 7:15-23-The words we speak are the fruit

  2-V34-35-Problem cf. Jeremiah17:9

  3-V36-37-Judgment cf. Romans 14:1-12

 C-James

  1-2:24-before others V23-Before God Romans 4:1-5

  2-3:2-9

   a-V2-Sign of immaturity

   b-V3-4-Illustrations

   c-V5-6-Tongue a fire cf. Luke 16:23-24

   d-V8-9-Examples

 D-Proverbs 17:9-Repeating a matter

 E-Proverbs 26:18-23

  1-V18-Madman-psychopath

  2-V19-Just kidding

  3-V20-21-Got to have fuel and fire

  4-V22-Wounds and poison

III-Solution

 A-Proverbs 11:13-Keep secrets secret

 B-Psalm 141:3-4-Set a watch

Conclusion:

If you have changed your thoughts

Changing your speech becomes easy.

 

Ten Steps of Sin-Part 3 (Thinking)

I-Introduction-Ten steps of sin

1-Hearing (Who or what you ______________ to)

2- ______________ (What you watch, read or look at)

3-Thinking

4-Speaking

5-Lusting

6-Temptation

7-Sin-Acting it out

8-Slavery (Habitual)

9-Death

10-Judgment

II-II Corinthians 10:5

 A-Negative-Cast down

  1-Imaginations

   a-Genesis 6:5-Imagination and Thoughts of ____________

   b-Romans 1:21-Evil�and heart darkened

   c-Jeremiah 17:9- ___________ is deceitful and wicked

   d- Proverbs 23:6-As he ___________ in his heart so is he

   e-Proverbs 24:9-Thinking foolishness is _____________

   f-Ecclesiastes 5:3-You _________ accountable for dreams

  2-Against the _________________ of God

 B-Bring into captivity

   1- ______________________ thought

   2-To obedience to Christ

III-How?

 A-Romans 12:1-2

  1-V1

   a-Present _________________ to Christ

   b-Holy and acceptable

  2-V2-How to ____________________ your life

 B-Philippians 4:8-9

  1-V8-Think differently

  2-V9

   a-Instructions- _______________

   b-Promise-God will be with you

Conclusion:

If you want to change your life (Who you are)

Think new thoughts.

 

Ten steps of Sin-Thinking

I-Ten steps reviewed

1-Hearing

2-Seeing

3-Thinking

4-Speaking (Talk)

5-Lusting (Desire)

6-Temptation (Opportunity)

7-Act of sin

8-Slave to sin (Habit�addiction)

9-Death

10-Judgment

II-II Corinthians 10:5

 A-Negative-Cast down

  1-Imaginations

   a-Genesis 6:5-Imagination and Thoughts of heart

   b-Romans 1:21-Evil�and heart darkened

   c-Jeremiah 17:9-Heart is deceitful and wicked

   d- Proverbs 23:6-As he thinks in his heart so is he

   e-Proverbs 24:9-Thinking foolishness is sin

   f-Ecclesiastes 5:3-You are accountable for dreams

  2-Against the knowledge of God

 B-Bring into captivity

  1-Every thought

  2-To obedience to Christ

III-How?

 A-Romans 12:1-2

  1-V1

   a-Present bodies to Christ

   b-Holy and acceptable

  2-V2

   a-Negative-Don�t be like the world

   b-Be transformed

   c-By renewing you mind

   d-�That� There is a purpose-God�s will

 B-Philippians 4:8-9

  1-V8-Think differently

   a-True

   b-Honest (Fair)

   c-Just-(Legal)

   d-Pure

   e-Lovely (About love)

   f-Good report

   g-Praise (Compliment)

  2-V9

   a-Instructions-Do

   b-Promise-God will be with you

Conclusion:

If you want to change your life (Who you are)

Think new thoughts.

Spiritual Warfare

Ephesians 6:10-12

I-V10

 A-Finally (Finality) Matter of _______and___________ context

  1-To spouse

  2-To children and parents

  3-To associates

 B-In the Lord ( _________________________ ) Philippians 3:9

 C-Be strong

 D-Based upon what? Joshua 1:7-8

  1-Instruction

   a-Observe- Know (Ignorance is no excuse)

   b-Do-Obey (Obedience is doing all you are told to do when you are told to do it)

   c-Turn not- Take a stand

   d-Depart not out of your mouth (Always in your mouth)

   c-Meditate (Always in your thoughts)

  2-Results

II-V11

 A-Whole armor (One word) Like ball team

 B-Stand-For what? V14-19

III-V12-Satan's realm cf. Ephesians 2:2

IV-Satan's wiles (methodeias-methods)

 A-II Corinthians 4:4- ____________ the minds of unbelievers

 B-II Corinthians 11:3-Get away from ____________________

 C-II Corinthians 11:13-15-Appear as ____________________

 D-Genesis 3:1-4-Attack God's ________________

  1- Doubt God's Word

  2-Lie

 E-Seeking to devour

 F-Hebrews 10:27-25

  1-V27-Devour adversaries (V10, 14, 18)

  2-V26-Wilful sin (Third and fourth generation )

  3-V25-Sin of forsaking assembly

Conclusion:

It is your spiritually strong stand that prevents the devil from devouring you family and friends.

Spiritual Warfare

Ephesians 6:10-12

I-V10

 A-Finally (Finality) Matter of life and death-context

  1-To spouse

  2-To children and parents

  3-To associates

 B-In the Lord (Salvation) Philippians 3:9

  1-Imputed righteousness by faith

   a-In-Position

   b-Into (John 3:16) Transition

  2-Like state champs

 C-Be strong

  1-Imperative

   a-Command

   b-Subject is always �You�

  2-Passive-Strength is given

 D-Based upon what? Joshua 1:7-8

  1-Instruction

   a-Observe-Know (Ignorance is no excuse)

   b-Do-Obey (Obedience is doing all you are told to do when you are told to do it)

   c-Turn not-Stand

   d-Depart not out of your mouth (Always in mouth)

   c-Meditate (Always in mind)

  2-Results

   a-Prosperous

   b-Good success

II-V11

 A-Whole armor (One word) Like ball team

 B-Stand-For what? V14-19

III-V12-Satan�s realm cf. Ephesians 2:2

 A-Principalities (Local)

 B-Powers-Higher authorities

 C-Rulers of darkness of this world

 D-Spiritual wickedness in high places (Heavenlies)

IV-Satan�s wiles (methodeias-methods)

 A-II Corinthians 4:4-Blind the minds of unbelievers

 B-II Corinthians 11:3-Get away from simplicity

 C-II Corinthians 11:13-15-Disguise as righteous

 D-Genesis 3:1-4-Attack God�s authority

  1-Doubt God�s Word

  2-Lie

 E-Seeking to devour

 F-Hebrews 10:27-25

  1-V27-Devour adversaries (V10, 14, 18)

  2-V26-Wilful sin (Third and fourth generation)

  3-V25-Sin of forsaking assembly

Conclusion:

It is your spiritually strong stand that prevents the devil from devouring you family and friends.

Rewards

I Corinthians 3:11-15

I-V11-Foundation is Christ (Salvation)

II-V12-Build upon this foundation with works

 A-Life

 B-Two basic types of works

  1-Gold, silver, precious stones

  2-Wood, hay, and stubble

   a-Wood-Can appear to be a nice home-wood fame

   b-Hay-Can keep the rain out

   c-Stubble-Thorns-Used to start fires

III-V13-Time of testing

 A-What happens to gold, silver, and gems in fire?

 B-What happens to wood, hay, and briars?

IV-V14-Gold silver precious stones

 A-Works abide (Forever)

 B-Receive a reward

V-V15-Wood, hay, stubble

 A-Suffer loss-Of rewards

 B-He himself is still saved-Romans 4:5

VI-What rewards?

 A-I Thessalonians 2:19-20-Crowns

 B-Luke 19:17-19-Position

 C-I Corinthians 15:41-42; Daniel 12:3; Proverbs 11:30-Glorified body

 D-Psalm 37:4-Your heart�s desire

 E-Galatians 5:22-Love, joy, peace

 F-Luke 16:10-12-Based upon faithfulness

 G-Matthew 19:29-Hundredfold investment

 

Prayer

Philippians 1:3-11

I-V4-Pray for others cf. Ephesians 6:18

II-V5-8-Pray for fellowship with others (parenthetical)

 A-V5

  1-Involves finances II Corinthians 8:4 (Control)

  2-Means business partner with financial investment

  3-In the gospel-Fellowship should center around furthering the gospel- Ephesians 6:19-20

 B-V7

  1-Meet-Fit for

  2-Heart-Deepest understanding

  3-Defense-Apologetics (Legal term)

  4-Confirmation-Offense (Legal term)

  5-My gospel-Grace that Paul brought to them

 C-V8-Bowels-Deepest feelings

III-V9-Abound-Overflow

 A-Knowledge

  1- James 1:5-6-Ask for wisdom

  2-Romans 10:17-Faith comes from the Word

 B-Judgment-Discernment- Love involves judgment

IV-V10

 A-Approve-Choose

 B-Excellent-Right-Not good, better, or best

 C-Sincere-Without wax (Hypocrisy)

 D-Not offensive-Blameless

 E-Till Christ�s coming

V-V11-Results

 A-Fruits of righteousness for you (Benefit)

 B-Glory and praise for God

 

Hindrances to Joy

I-Introduction

  A-Nehemiah 8:10

  1-Related to sharing blessing

  2-Source of strength cf. Proverbs 17:22

 B-Galatians 5:22-Joy is fruit of the Spirit

  1-Only source of joy

  2-Comes through obedience

 C-Hebrews 11:25

  1-Not the same as pleasure

  2-Don�t trade joy for pleasure

II-Joy killers

 A-Past sins

  1-I John 1:9-Confess them

  2-Philppians 3:13-14

   a-Forgetting past

    (1) Bad things

    (2) Good things

   b-Looking forward (To prize)

  3-Hebrews 12:1-2

   a-V1-Lay aside every weight

   b-V2-Jesus looked forward to joy

 B-Cares

  1-Luke 8:14

   a-Cares

   b-Riches

   c-Pleasures

  2-I Peter 5:7-Cast them on Jesus

 C-Fears

  1-Psalm 56:3

   a-Solution to fear is to trust God

   b-Fear is lack of trust

  2-Romans 4:20-21-What is trust? Believing God

 D-Doubts

  1-Matthew 21:21-22-Pray in faith without doubt

  2-What promise?

   a-Zechariah 14:8-10

   b-Isaiah 40:4-5

 E-Trust Christ-If you are trusting something else just in case, you are not trusting Christ.

III-Instructions

 A-Give hopes to Christ (Ex. Jim Greer)

 B-Believe Kingdom promises

 C-Matthew 6:34-Don�t worry about tomorrow

 D-Realize-In obedience It�s all good here

  1-I Corinthians 1:20-All promises are �Yes!�

  2-Romans 8:28-Condition-Love God cf. II John 6

 E-Trust His Word-Proverbs 3:5-6

  1-V5-With all your heart

  2-V6-Don�t fall back on human rationalization

Conclusion

Joy is the result of obeying the conditions set forth in God�s promises.

 

 

Hearing-The First Step of Sin

II Peter 2:8

I-Introduction-Ten steps of sin

1-Hearing (Who or what you listen to)

2-Seeing (What you watch, read or look at)

3-Thinking

4-Speaking

5-Lusting

6-Temptation

7-Sin-Acting it out

8-Slavery

9-Death

10-Judgment

II-Hearing (Listening)

 A-Matthew 23:3-Definition of a hypocrite

  1-In relation to sin

  2-Matthew 7:15-23-In relation to salvation

   a-John 6:40-The will of God

   b-John 3:18-Why it is thus

 B-Psalm 12:1-4 cf. James 1:8

  1-V1-Problem

  2-V2, 4-Cause

  3-V3-Results

 C-Proverbs 24:1-2

  1-V1-Instruction

  2-V2-Description

 D-Proverbs 2:10-20

  1-V10-11-Instruction

   a-1:7

   b-9:10

   c-15:33

  2-V12-Purpose (Froward-disobedient, stubborn)

  3-V13-15-description

  4-V16-Purpose

  5-V17-Description

  6-V18-19-Culmination

  7-V20-Ultimate goal

 E-Proverbs 7:1-27

  1-V1-4-Instruction

  2-V5-Purpose

  3-V6-7-Description of the defeated

  4-V8-Wrong place

  5-V9-Wrong time

  6-V10-Wrong dress

  7-V11-13-Wrong attitude (Froward)

  8-V14-Claims to be right with God

  9-V15-Claims he is the one

  10-V16-18-The proposition (Finally)

  11-V19-20-We are alone

  12-V21-Cause of his downfall

  13-V22-23-Outcome

   a-V24-Listen to right words

   b-V25-Say no

  15-V26-27-what�s at stake

   a-V26-Your life (Quality or death itself)

   b-V27-Your judgment

Conclusion:

The easiest way to defeat sin is to separate your self from the persons, places, and things that describe, defend, or encourage sin.

Evolution continued

I-Facts-Light-Appearance of age

 A-Genesis 1:3-God created light

 B-Genesis 1:14-16-God created source of light

  1-Job 38:12-15-The sun

  2-Psalm 136:5-9-Sun moon and stars (Job 25:5)

II-Dubious doctrines

 A-Eohippus

 B-Ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny

III-Gap theory

 A-Genesis 1:1-2-Gap between verses

 B-Isaiah 45:18-God did not create earth void

 C-Jeremiah 4:23-26-Possible destruction

 D-Isaiah 14:12-17-Fall of satan

IV-Creation

 A-John 1:1-3-All things were made by Him

 B-II Peter 3:5-7(-14)

  1-V5-Chosen ignorance

  2-V7-Kept by Word

 C-Colossians 1:16-17-By Him all things consist

  1-V16

   a-All things (Not all other things)

   b-Visible and invisible

   c-For Him (Purpose for creation)

 2-V17

   a-Before all things (Not other things)

   b-By Him all things consist

 D-Romans 1:19-23

  1-V19-Two fold revelation

   a-In them (God consciousness)

   b-Unto them (Revealed through nature)

  2-V20-Two Invisible things cf. Hebrews 11:3

   a-Power (Creative power) Omnipotent

   b-Godhead (Design and purpose) Omniscient

  3-V23-Origin of evolution

 

Devils

I-Matthew 12:22-26

 A-V22

  1-Possessed

  2-Blind and deaf

  3-Healing

 B-V24-Beelzebub-Their prince

 C-V25-26

II-Matthew 12:43-45

 A-V43

  1-Unclean

  2-Uncomfortable

 B-V44-Can return

 C-V45

  1-More than one at a time

  2-degrees of wickedness

  3-Worse off after return

III-Mark 5:1-19

 A-V1-Less civilized countries

 B-V3-4

  1-Great strength

  2-Untameable

 C-V5-Self mutilators

 D-V6-Worship Jesus cf. Matthew 7:21-23

 E-Spiritual knowledge

 F-V13-Death of swine

 G-V17-Accomplished ends

IV-Mark 9:17-27

 A-V17-Dumb spirit

 B-V18

  1-Foameth

  2-Gnashes with teeth

  3-Pines away

 C-V20-Wallows on the ground

 D-V16-Great strength

VI-desire to be worshipped

 A-I Corinthians 10:20-No fellowship

 B-I Timothy 4:1-They have doctrines II Cor. 11:13-15

VII-Hope

 A-Matthew 12:29-Must bind the strong man

 B-I John 4:4-Greater is He that is in you

The Blessed Life

I-V1-Blessed-Purpose of the Psalm

 A-Begins with a negative

 B-Backward slide

  1-Walk in counsel of the ungodly cf. Amos 3:3

   a-Ungodly-Not what God instructs

    (1) Colossians 2:8-Beware the world's philosophy

    (2) I Timothy 6:20-Avoid False science

   b-Examples:

    (1) Goal setting Philippians 3:13-14-Goal is Jesus

    (2) Conceive, believe, achieve

     (a) Psalm 106:15-Leanness to their soul

     (b) Ecclesiastes 5:10-13-Why? They don't satisfy

    (3) Visualization-Hebrews 12:2-Look to Jesus

  2-Stand in the way-Proverbs 14:12,14 Appears right

   a-II Corinthians 6:14-17-Don't stand with the lost

   b-Ephesians 6:13-14-Where to stand

3-Sit in seat

   a-Genesis 13:5-13; 19:9- Lot

   b-II Peter 3:3-14-Outcome

II-Instruction

 A-V2-Delight in the Lord

  1-Psalm 119:9-16-How

  2-Psalm 37:4-Results-Your heart's desire

 B-V3-Results

  1-Fruitfulness

   a-John 15:8

   b-II Peter 1:5-8-Ingreediants for fruitfulness

  2-Prosperity-Luke 16:11

III-Results of ungodly counsel

 A-V4-James 1:5-6-Receives nothing from the Lord

 B-V5-II Corinthians 5:10-11-Judgment of believers

 C-V6-Way shall perish cf. I Corinthians 3:13-15

Conclusion:

If you want to have the blessings of love, joy, and peace on your life, you must live your life according to the Word of God.

Logical Assumptions

I-Intelligent design

 A-Psalm 19:1-Heaven shows glory of God cf. Hebrews 3:3-4

 B-Jeremiah 10:12-Creation

  1-Hebrews 11:3-Made from invisible energy

  2-Colossians 1:16-He created all things and consist

  3-Romans 1:19-25-What creation reveals

II-Purposeful design

 A-Creation shows an intelligent creator

 B-Intelligence demands purpose

 C-Purpose demands communication

 D-Communication suggests the Bible

 E-Five reasons we believe the Bible is God�s communication

  1-Personal value

  2-Literary value

  3-Historical accuracy and value

  4-Scientific accuracy

  5-Prophetical accuracy

III-Purpose for His creation

 A-Revelation 4:11-Creation was to please God

  1-Hebrews 10:38-39

  2-Hebrews 11:5-6

 B-Isaiah 43:7-Creation is to glorify God

  1-Romans 4:20

  2-John 15:8

 C-Progressive revelation

  1-Creation shows the glory of God

  2-Law shows

   a-The perfection of God

   b-The imperfection of man

   c-The gravity of sin

  3-Jesus shows: Love and grace-Providence, justice, wisdom etc.

The Messenger

I-Your Testimony

 A-Titus 3:8-10, 14, 2:11-15

  1-3:8-10

   a-V8-Profitable things (Some are not profitable)

   b-V9-Avoid trivialities

   c-V10-Avoid heretics

  2-V14-Purpose-Bear fruit

  3-2:11-15

   a-V11-Grace brings salvation

   b-V12-Grace teaches us how to live

   c-V13-Love of Christ motivates us

   d-V14-Separation

   f-V15-Instruction to pass it on

 B-II Corinthians 6:1-7

  1-V1-Can receive the grace of God in vain

  2-V2-Now is the time

  3-V3-For ministry�s sake

  4-V4-Called ministers of God

  5-V5-In troubles

  6-V6-With virtue

  7-V7-With soundness

 C-II Peter 1:5-8

  1-V5-Add to your faith

  2-V6-7-Virtues

  3-V8-They will make you fruitful

 D-Therefore: Hebrews 12:1-2

  1-V1-Lay aside weights

  2-V2-Keeping our eyes on Jesus

II-Your (Power) Tools

 A-Acts 1:8-Holy Spirit

 B-Romans 1:16-Gospel

 C-Hebrews 4:12-Word of God

 D-Therefore: I Peter 3:15-Have an answer for every man

III-Your tenacity

 A-II Timothy 3:15-16

  1-V15-Word for salvation

  2-V16-Good for doctrine, reproof, correction, etc.

  3-V17-Complete

 B-II Corinthians 4:3-5

  1-V3-Satan wants gospel hidden

  2-V4-Blind the mind of the lost

  3-V5-We must preach Christ

 C-II Corinthians 11:3-Simplicity

 D-Therefore: I Thessalonians 2:4-Speak the gospel

Security of the Spirit

I-V12-First comes trust in Christ cf. John 7:39

II-V13

 A-After that ye believed

  1-Aorist tense-At one point

  2-Coincidental

   a-Co-Two things

  b-Incidental-Happening

>Two things that happen at the same time

 B-Sealed with the Holy Spirit

  1-Finished transaction cf. John 19:30

  2-Ownership-I Corinthians 6:19-20

  3-Security-I Peter 1:5

  4-Genuinness-Romans 8:9

III-V14-Earnest payment

 

Growing in the Word

1-Many don�t believe the Word

2-Many Neglect the Word

3-Many study incorrectly

4-Many fail to apply the Word

I-I Peter 2:1-2- ___________________________ the Word

 A-V1-Hindrances to growth-Relationships

 B-V2-Word is essential to growth

II-James 1-Prerequisites to growth

 A-V5-Come in __________________________________

 B-V6-Come in __________________________________

 C-22-25-Purpose of study (General)

  1-V22-24-Do what God says

  2-V25-How to have blessing of God

III-II Timothy 2:15 cf. 3:15-17-Purposeful study

 A-II Timothy 2:15-We need to _____________ to rightly divide

 B-3:15-Wise unto _____________________________________

 C-V16-ALL Word is ___________________________________

 D-V17-That you may __________________________________

Summary

1-Believe the Word

2-Study the Word

3-Do the Word

4-See your sin in the Word

5-Find instruction in the Word

6-Find your purpose in the Word

7-Find Christ in the Word

IV-Application:

 A-I Corinthians 3:1-15- _________________________ growth

  1-V1-3-Because of relationships (Why?)

  2-V6-10-God wants us to work together

  3-V11-Foundational truth

  4-V12-15-Reward for fruit

 B-Hebrews 5:12-6:10---Must ____________ the Word to grow

Conclusion:

In order to grow from the study of God�s Word, we must study with the goal of leading people to Christ.

Growing in the Word

Introduction:

Example: Building a Big Wheel

  1-Many don't believe the Word

  2-Many Neglect the Word

  3-Many study incorrectly

  4-Many fail to apply the Word

I-I Peter 2:1-2-Desire the Word

 A-V1-Hindrances to growth-Relationships

 B-V2-Word is essential to growth

II-James 1-Prerequisites to growth

 A-V5-Come in prayer

 B-V6-Come in faith

 C-22-25-Purpose of study (General)

  1-V22-24-Do what God says

   a-I Timothy 6:20-false science-To find errors

   b-Colossians 2:8-Not to prove your point

   c-Titus 3:9-Pointless study

   d-I Timothy 1:4-Unprofitable study

    (1) Leviticus 19:28-marks

    (2) Proverbs 20:1-Drink

    (3) I Corinthians 6:18-Fornication

  2-V25-How to have blessing of God

III-II Timothy 2:15 cf. 3:15-17-Purposeful study

 A-II Timothy 2:15-We need to study to rightly divide

 B-3:15-Wise unto salvation

 C-V16-Word is profitable

 D-V17-That you may grow up

Summary

 1-Believe the Word

 2-Study the Word

 3-Do the Word

 4-See your sin in the Word

 5-Find instruction in the Word

 6-Find your purpose in the Word

 7-Find Christ in the Word

IV-Application:

 A-I Corinthians 3:1-15-Stunted growth

  1-V1-3-Because of relationships (Why?)

  2-V6-10-God wants us to work together

  3-V11-Foundational truth

  4-V12-15-Reward for fruit

 B-Hebrews 5:12-6:10

  1-5:12-14-Must USE the Word to grow

  2-6:1-2-What is milk?

  3-V4-6-Fall away-From what? (10:10, 14, 17)

  4-V7-8-Fruit bearing

  5-6:9-10-Good works (Ephesians 2:8-10)

Conclusion:

In order to grow from the study of God's Word, we must study with the goal of leading people to Christ.

 

The Need for Another Great Awakening

I-The Great Awakening

 A-George Whitefield (British)

 B-Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758)

"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"

II-Spiritual awakening

 A-II Corinthians 3:17-Where the Spirit is there is ... liberty

 B-John 8:36-Christ's are free indeed

III-Declaration of Independence

 A-Dependence upon God

  1-Opening sentences

  2-Closing sentences

 B-Glenn Beck's call for a spiritual awakening

 C-Grievances

IV-Wake up! (What to do)

 A-Ephesians 5:14-16 p. 1219

  1-V14-Arise from the dead cf. James 2:14-18

Let your works show your faith

  2-V15-Walk circumspectly (Not blind faith)

  3-V16-Quit wasting time

 B-Romans 13:11-14 p. 1180

  1-V1-7-Context refers to government and taxes

  2-V11-Three tenses of salvation

  3-V12-General instructions

  4-V13-Specific instructions

   a-Positive-Be honest

   b-Do not:

    (1) Riot and drink-Partying

    (2) Chambering and wantonness-immorality

    (3) Strife and envy-Problems in relationships

  5-V15-0verview and summary

   a-Put on Jesus Christ

   b-Do not make provision for the flesh

Conclusion:

Liberty and freedom come from (1) living like Christ and

(2) not providing for the flesh.

Four Talks

(Instructions for a New Christian)

I-Study God's Word (God talks to you)

 A-II Timothy 2:15-Study-Not just read

 B-I Peter 3:15-Have an answer for every man

 C-How? Proverbs 15:28-Study to answer

II-Pray-(Talk to God)-Ephesians 6:18-20

 A-V18-For all saints

 B-V19-20

  1-For utterance (Opportunity)

  2-For boldness

III-Fellowship (Talk to other believers)

Hebrews 10:25-23

A-V25-Not forsake the assembly

 B-V24-To provoke to good works

 C-V23-To hold fast your profession

IV-Witness

 A-John 1:6-7-That men might believe

 B-Proverbs 14:25-True witness delivereth souls

V-Which is most important?

 A-You will do the first three better in heaven.

 B-Only witnessing is done better in this life

Faith and Works

James 2:14-26

I-V14

 A-Profit-Return on investment of time and money

 B-You can have faith without works

  1-Ephesians 2:8-9

  2-Romans 4:5

 C-Can faith save him? Who?

  1-One with faith

  2-Or brethren

II-V15-16-Profit to brother or sister

III-V17-Dead cf. Jude 12 (Nekros contra Thanatose)

IV-V18-SHOWING faith

V-V19-Faith itself is no big deal

VI-V20-Is there faith here?

VII-V21-Was He?

 A-Romans 4:1-4

 B-Genesis 22:4-6

VIII-V22-YOU see

IX-V23-What Scripture? Genesis 15:6

X-V24-YOU see

XI-V25-26

 A-Justified before man

 B-Not justified before God

Baptism

I-Background

 A-Origin-Romans Catholic Church

 B-Meaning:

  1-From Baptizo (0 being the ending)

   a-It is a transliteration

   b-Means to wash or to cleanse cf. Mark 7:2-5

II-Two main kinds of baptism

 A-Mark 1:8

  1-2 kinds-water and Spirit

  2-2 times-past and future

 B-Spiritual-In His name

  1-I John 5:13-Must believe on His name

  2-Acts 2:38-Be cleansed in the name

III-Definitive passages

 A-I Cor.1:14-17-Not part of the gospel-Rom. 1:16

 B-I Peter 3:21-Spirit baptism is required to get to heaven

 

Baptism
I-Background

 A-Origin-Romans Catholic Church

 B-Meaning:

  1-From Baptizo ("0" being the ending)

   a-It is a transliteration

   b-Means to wash or to cleanse cf. Mark 7:2-5

II-Two main kinds of baptism

 A-Mark 1:8

  1-2 kinds-water and Spirit

  2-2 times-past and future

 B-Spiritual-In His name

  1-I John 5:13-Must believe on His name

  2-Acts 2:38-Be cleansed in the name

III-Definitive passages

 A-I Cor.1:14-17-Not part of the gospel-Rom. 1:16

 B-I Peter 3:21-Spirit baptism is required to get to heaven

 

Suffering Servant

I-His suffering

 A-Isaiah 52:13-14-Suffered more than any man

 B-Isaiah 53:2-3-Rejected

II-V1-They purpose

 A- _____________________ (Not ______________ ) cf. V10-11

�It wasn't the pain of the nails in His hands nor the spear in His wounded side

That paid for the debt of a soul lost in sin when Jesus was crucified.

It was more! It was more

Than the pain that He bore.

Though He suffered untold grief and woe.

But the price that He paid

For the sin on Him laid

It was more, more than we'll ever know.

He never had sinned. He was pure and divine. A lamb without blemish was He.

But, knowing the cost, He left heaven above to die as a sinner for me.

It was more! It was more

Than the pain that He bore.

Though He suffered untold grief and woe.

But the price that He paid

For the sin on Him laid

It was more, more than we'll ever know.

 B-Report-The gospel Romans 10:15

 C-Arm-Power-Romans 1:16 ( __________________ )

 D-V6

III-Results-Healing of our ______________ cf. Psalm 41:4

 A-In eternal life-salvation is the ultimate ________________

 B-In this life-The eternal view cf. II Corinthians 4:18

 C-We _______________ esteem Him smitten of God

Conclusion:

The suffering and death of Christ is enough to give us eternal life in heaven.

Looking forward to life and rewards in heaven is enough to get us through the problems here on earth.

Rights and Responsibility

II Corinthians 3:17 cf. John 8:36

I-Purpose of the colonies

 A-Formed to further the gospel of Christ

 B-Became united to further the gospel of Christ

 C-Secondarily-They sought freedom

  1-Of religion

  2-Political (Representative)

  3-Personal and economical (Free enterprise)

II-Purpose of the declaration

 A-Protect rights

 B-Protect belief in __________ and _____________

>First steps is taking away our rights is to attack creation and the belief in God

III-Purpose of first amendment

>Freedom of speech was for ________and ________

IV-Purpose of the church

 A-Not to back a candidate, political party, or cause

 B- _________________ teach our faith

  1-Abortion

  2-Place of civil government

  3-Family relationships

  4-Sexuality (Fornication, Homosexuality)

  5-Abortion

V-Romans 13:1-7-Our responsibility to ___________

 A-Luke 20:25-Render unto Caesar and to God

 B-Acts 5:29- _____________________________

Conclusion:

We must obey the principles God has laid down in His Word.

Then we must respect, honor, and obey government.

 

Rights and Responsibility

II Corinthians 3:17 cf. John 8:36

I-Purpose of the colonies (Original Intent) p. 76-79

 A-Formed to further the gospel of Christ

 B-Became united to further the gospel of Christ

 C-Secondarily-They sought freedom

  1-Of religion (Letters of a Nation) p. 106

  2-Political (Representative)

  3-Personal and economical (Free enterprise)

II-Purpose of the declaration

 A-Protect rights

 B-Protect belief in creation and God

>First steps is taking away our rights is to attack creation and the belief in God

III-Purpose of first amendment

 A-Letters of a Nation- p. 76

 B-First amendment- p.31

>Freedom of speech was for religion and politics (Not for art, obscenity, profanity, or vulgarity)

IV-Purpose of the church

 A-Not to back a candidate, political party, or cause

(Healthcare, taxes, states' rights, civil rights, arms)

 B-Must teach our faith (Statement of faith) concerning:

  1-Abortion

  2-Place of civil government

  3-Family relationships

  4-Sexuality (Fornication, Homosexuality)

  5-Abortion

V-Romans 13:1-7-Our responsibility to government

 A-Luke 20:25-Render unto Caesar and to God

 B-Acts 5:29-Priority

Conclusion:

We must obey the principles God has laid down in His Word.

Then we must respect, honor, and obey government.

 

Romans 10:9

I-V9

 A-Confess-Jesus is Lord-His person (Deity)

 B-Believe-What?

  1-Resuurection-His work (Presupposes death)

  2-In Salvation based upon work and person

II-V8-Point

 A-Word is nigh thee (Gentiles)

 B-Even what we (Jews) preach

III-V1-4

 A-V1-Speaking of Jews

 B-V2-Have zeal, but lack knowledge

 C-V3

  1-Work for own righteousness

  2-Do not have God's righteousness

 D-V4-Believing is the end of the law

IV-V10

 A-Heart-Intellect-Believe unto righteousness

 B-Mouth-Confess to salvation

V-V11-15

 A-Whosoever-Jew or Gentile

 B-Not ashamed cf. 9:33

VI-V16-Obey by believing cf. V3

VII-V17-How to strengthen (Get) Faith

VIII-V19-21-Jew set aside for lack of faith cf. 9:30-33

 A-V30-Gentiles trusted in Christ

 B-V31-32-Jews did not believe

 C-V33-Prerequiste for witness-Faith

Chastening and Rewards

Restraints from Sin

I-Galatians 6:7-Natural results of sin

II-Chastening of children of God Hebrews 12:5-11

 A-V5-Responses to chastening

  1-Despise (Rebel) Brings further chastening

  2-Faint-Discouragment (No peace)

 B-V6-All children

 C-V7-May not endure

  1-I Corinthians 11:30-Many sleep

  2-Romans 8:13-Ye shall die

  3-I John 5:16-Sin unto death

  4-Examples:

   a-Acts 5:1-11-Lying to Holy Spirit

   b-I Corinthians 5:5-Fornication

  5-Reason for difference

   a-Ecclesiastes 8:11-Delay

   b-Romans 2:4-6-Because of patience of God

   c-II Peter 3:7-14-Judgment will come

 

What About Faith

-About Faith

 A-Romans 12:3-God gives faith to ___________ man Mark 9:24

 B-Romans 10:17-He helps unbelief through the ___________

 C-Isaiah 43:7- __________________ of man cf. Revelation 4:11

 D-Romans 4:20-How we ___________________________ God

 E-Romans 4:21- _______________________________ of Faith

 F-I John 5:13-Exactly what we must _______________ (Name)

  1-His person-He is God the Father (Jehovah)

  2-His work-He saves and keeps (Yasha)

II-Sharing our faith-Hebrews Chapter eleven

 A-V1- ______________________________ and substance

 B-V6-Two essentials of faith

  1-He is-His person (He is God the Father-Hovah)

  2-Work

 C-V13-Point of passage (cf. 6:1-2)

 D-V24, 31,34-Works

 E-V39-Good report

  1-Romans 4:1-5-Before God

  2-James 2:17-18, 23-24-Before man cf. Jude 12

III-Examples of incorrect applications

 A-Matthew 6:33-Trust Christ and He will meet needs.

 B-Mark 11:24-Pray in faith; you�ll get what you ask.

 C-I John 5:15-Pray according to ______________ will

 D-Romans 8:26-27-Holy Spirit intercedes

Conclusion:

Faith is not believing that what we want or ask we will get.

It is believing that what God has promised He will do.

What About Faith

I-About Faith

 A-Romans 12:3-God gives it to every man Mark 9:24

 B-Romans 10:17-He helps unbelief through the Word

 C-Isaiah 43:7-Purpose of man cf. Revelation 4:11

 D-Romans 4:20-How we glorify God (By faith)

 E-Romans 4:21-Definition of Faith (Believing God's Word)

 F-I John 5:13-Exactly what we must believe (Name)

  1-His person-He is God the Father (Jehovah)

  2-His work-He saves and keeps (Yasha)

II-Sharing our faith-Hebrews Chapter eleven

 A-V1-Evidence

 B-V6-Two essentials of faith

  1-He is-His person (He is God the Father-Hovah)

  2-Work

 C-V13-Point of passage (cf. 6:1-2)

 D-V24, 31,34-Works

 E-V39-Good report

  1-Romans 4:1-5-Before God

  2-James 2:17-18, 23-24-Before man cf. Jude 12

III-Examples of incorrect applications

 A-Matthew 6:33-Trust Christ and He will meet needs.

 B-Mark 11:24-Pray in faith; you'll get what you ask.

 C-I John 5:15-Pray according to His will

 D-Romans 8:26-27-Holy Spirit intercedes

Conclusion:

Faith is not believing that what we want or ask we will get.

It is believing that what God has promised He will do.

 

What Is the Church?

I-Philippians 1:1- cf. Colossians 1:24

 A-Three uses

  1-Local assembly-Revelation 2:1,8,12,18, Acts 9:31

  2-Universal

  3-Invisible

 B-Meaning-Ecclesia-Called out assembly

 C- It�s make up

  1-Saints

  2-Bishops-Overseers cf. Acts 14:23, 20:17

  3-Deacons-Workers cf. Acts 6:1-7, Romans 16:1

II-Matthew 16:18

 A-Prophetic-Will

 B-Purpose-Attack gates of hell cf. Hebrews 2:15

III-Matthew 18:15-18-Place of judgment cf. I Cor. 6:4

IV-Acts 11:26-Assembly cf. Hebrews 10:25

V-Acts 12:5-Come to pray cf. I Corinthians 14:15

VI-Acts 13:1-Prophets (Preachers) and teachers

 A-I Corinthians 12:28

 B-Romans 16:1-Deaconess

 C-II Corinthians 11:8

 D-I Corinthians 14:34-Chain of command

 E-Ephesians 5:23-Christ is the head

 F-I Timothy 3:1-13-Qualifications

VII-Job

 A-Acts 20:28-Feed the flock

 B-I Corinthians 14:12-Edify

 C-I Corinthians 16:1-4-Missions cf. II John 6

 D-James 5:14-16-Prayer

VIII-I Corinthians14:4,5,33- Order

IX-II Corinthians 8:18-Relationship to the gospel

Hannah

I Samuel Chapter One

I-V8-Wanted a child-Why?

 A-Genesis 1:28

  1-First command of God cf. II Timothy 3:1-3

  2-Means of blessing

  3-Means of subduing the earth

 B-Isaiah 54:1, 5- ____________________ children

II-V10-Began with _______________________

 A-Proverbs 1:7-9-Relationship to God is __________

 B-Ephesians 6:4-Nurture and admonition of the Lord

III-V17-18-Trusted God-Proverbs 3:5-6

 A-V5-Don�t lean on ____________________________

 B-V6-Acknowledge-Have ______________ of His will

IV-V27-28-Dedicated Child to the Lord-I Timothy 4:12

Application:

We need to put our children�s relationship to Christ as the first priority in life.

(That was the first purpose God established in Genesis)

Conclusion:

Our youth will form their attitude toward God by observing our attitude toward Christ and His body.

 

Hannah

I Samuel Chapter One

I-V8-Wanted a child-Why?

 A-Genesis 1:28

  1-First command of God cf. II Timothy 3:1-3  (Priority)

  2-Means of blessing

  3-Means of subduing the earth

 B-Isaiah 54:1, 5-Spiritual children

II-V10-Began with prayer

 A-Proverbs 1:7-9-Relationship to God is first

 B-Ephesians 6:4-Nurture and admonition of the Lord

III-V17-18-Trusted God-Proverbs 3:5-6

 A-V5-Don�t lean on understanding

 B-V6-Acknowledge-Have knowledge of His will

IV-V27-28-Dedicated Child to the Lord-I Timothy 4:12

Application:

We need to put our children�s relationship to Christ as the first priority in life.

(That was the first purpose God established in Genesis)

Conclusion:

Our youth will form their attitude toward God by observing our attitude toward Christ and His body.

 

Opening and Closing

Opening

Write two sentences that you could use to open the conversation about the gospel.

1-______________________________________________

2-______________________________________________

I-Using conversation:

 A-The gospel is the power of God unto salvation Romans 1:16

 B-Hebrews 4:12-The Word of God is powerful.

 C-If you don�t know where you are going-You are lost.

II-Using tracts

  1-Leave a tract

  2-Use a tract: �Read this when you get a chance.�

  3-Share a tract: �Have you ever seen one of these before?�

Closing:

Write two sentences that you could use to help bring someone to a decision to trust Christ.

1- ____________________________________________

2-_____________________________________________

Repentance

I-Meaning

 A-It is a word, not a doctrine

 B-Webster�s p. 1205

  1-Sorrow for wrongdoing

  2-Sorrow that changes your mind

  3-Change of mind that changes your actions

 C-Bible word-Metaneo-metanoia

  1-Strong�s p. 47- Change of mind

  2-Sorrow Bauer, Arndt and Gingrich

   a-(1) Change of mind

   b-(2) Sorrow

   c-(3) Turning

 D-Logical use of Greek

 E-All About Repentance by Dr. Richard Seymour

II-Doctrines affected

 A-Theology-Can God sin?

 B-Salvation-Is salvation by works?

 C-Scoffield�s note p. 1174

III-Scripture

 A-Acts 26:20-Repent and turn (Redundancy)

 B-II Corinthians 7:9-10-Sorrow to repentance (Redundancy)

cf. Hebrews 12: Esau had sorrow, but no repentance-To late to change his mind

 

Prayer

Philippians 1:3-11

I-V4-Pray for others cf. Ephesians 6:18

II-V5-8-Pray for fellowship with others (parenthetical)

 A-V5

  1-Involves finances II Corinthians 8:4 (Control)

  2-Means business partner with financial investment

  3-In the gospel-Fellowship should center around furthering the gospel- Ephesians 6:19-20

 B-V7

  1-Meet-Fit for

  2-Heart-Deepest understanding

  3-Defense-Apologetics (Legal term)

  4-Confirmation-Offense (Legal term)

  5-My gospel-Grace that Paul brought to them

 C-V8-Bowels-Deepest feelings

III-V9-Abound-Overflow

 A-Knowledge

  1- James 1:5-6-Ask for wisdom

  2-Romans 10:17-Faith comes from the Word

 B-Judgment-Discernment- Love involves judgment

IV-V10

 A-Approve-Choose

 B-Excellent-Right-Not good, better, or best

 C-Sincere-Without wax (Hypocrisy)

 D-Not offensive-Blameless

 E-Till Christ�s coming

V-V11-Results

 A-Fruits of righteousness for you (Benefit)

 B-Glory and praise for God

 

The Armor of God

I-V13

 A-Withstand-Way to withstand Satan's onslaught

 B-To stand-After battle as victor

II-V14

 A-First priority-Truth (Revelation 21:27) 7Steps

  1-To save lives Joshua 2:1-5

  2-For a good reason

  3-For convenience

  4-For fun Proverbs 26:18-19

  5-For harm-Evil conscience-Hebrews 10:22

  6-From habit-Romans 6:16

  7-From a seared conscience I Timothy 4:2

 B-Breastplate of righteousness

III-V15-Preparation of the gospel of peace

IV-V16-Shield of faith (contra darts of doubt)

V-V17

 A-Helmet of salvation cf. I Thessalonians 2:19-20

 B-Sword of the Spirit cf. Hebrews 4:12 (Word of God)

VI-V18-20-Battle plan-Prayer

 A-V18

  1-Supplication-Asking

  2-For all saints

 B-V19-20-Boldness to witness

 

What Is the Church?

I-Philippians 1:1- cf. Colossians 1:24

 A-Three uses

  1-Local assembly-Revelation 2:1,8,12,18, Acts 9:31

  2-Universal

  3-Invisible

 B-Meaning-Ecclesia-Called out assembly

 C- Its make up

  1-Saints

  2-Bishops-Overseers cf. Acts 14:23, 20:17

  3-Deacons-Workers cf. Acts 6:1-7, Romans 16:1

II-Matthew 16:18

 A-Prophetic-Will

 B-Purpose-Attack gates of hell cf. Hebrews 2:15

III-Matthew 18:15-18-Place of judgment cf. I Cor. 6:4

IV-Acts 11:26-Assembly cf. Hebrews 10:25

V-Acts 12:5-Come to pray cf. I Corinthians 14:15

VI-Acts 13:1-Prophets (Preachers) and teachers

 A-I Corinthians 12:28

 B-Romans 16:1-Deaconess

 C-II Corinthians 11:8

 D-I Corinthians 14:34-Chain of command

 E-Ephesians 5:23-Christ is the head

 F-I Timothy 3:1-13-Qualifications

VII-Job

 A-Acts 20:28-Feed the flock

 B-I Corinthians 14:12-Edify

 C-I Corinthians 16:1-4-Missions cf. II John 6

 D-James 5:14-16-Prayer

VIII-I Corinthians14:4,5,33- Order

IX-II Corinthians 8:18-Relationship to the gospel

Spiritual Warfare

Ephesians 6:10-12

I-V10

 A-Finally (Finality) Matter of _______and___________ context

  1-To spouse

  2-To children and parents

  3-To associates

 B-In the Lord ( _________________________ ) Philippians 3:9

 C-Be strong

 D-Based upon what? Joshua 1:7-8

  1-Instruction

   a-Observe- Know (Ignorance is no excuse)

   b-Do-Obey (Obedience is doing all you are told to do when you are told to do it)

   c-Turn not- Take a stand

   d-Depart not out of your mouth (Always in your mouth)

   c-Meditate (Always in your thoughts)

  2-Results

II-V11

 A-Whole armor (One word) Like ball team

 B-Stand-For what? V14-19

III-V12-Satan's realm cf. Ephesians 2:2

IV-Satan's wiles (methodeias-methods)

 A-II Corinthians 4:4- ____________ the minds of unbelievers

 B-II Corinthians 11:3-Get away from ____________________

 C-II Corinthians 11:13-15-Appear as ____________________

 D-Genesis 3:1-4-Attack God's ________________

  1- Doubt God�s Word

  2-Lie

 E-Seeking to devour

 F-Hebrews 10:27-25

  1-V27-Devour adversaries (V10, 14, 18)

  2-V26-Wilful sin (Third and fourth generation )

  3-V25-Sin of forsaking assembly

Conclusion:

It is your spiritually strong stand that prevents the devil from devouring you family and friends.

Spiritual Warfare

Ephesians 6:10-12

I-V10

 A-Finally (Finality) Matter of life and death-context

  1-To spouse

  2-To children and parents

  3-To associates

 B-In the Lord (Salvation) Philippians 3:9

  1-Imputed righteousness by faith

   a-In-Position

   b-Into (John 3:16) Transition

  2-Like state champs

 C-Be strong

  1-Imperative

   a-Command

   b-Subject is always "You"

  2-Passive-Strength is given

 D-Based upon what? Joshua 1:7-8

  1-Instruction

   a-Observe-Know (Ignorance is no excuse)

   b-Do-Obey (Obedience is doing all you are told to do when you are told to do it)

   c-Turn not-Stand

   d-Depart not out of your mouth (Always in mouth)

   c-Meditate (Always in mind)

  2-Results

   a-Prosperous

   b-Good success

II-V11

 A-Whole armor (One word) Like ball team

 B-Stand-For what? V14-19

III-V12-Satan�s realm cf. Ephesians 2:2

 A-Principalities (Local)

 B-Powers-Higher authorities

 C-Rulers of darkness of this world

 D-Spiritual wickedness in high places (Heavenlies)

IV-Satan�s wiles (methodeias-methods)

 A-II Corinthians 4:4-Blind the minds of unbelievers

 B-II Corinthians 11:3-Get away from simplicity

 C-II Corinthians 11:13-15-Disguise as righteous

 D-Genesis 3:1-4-Attack God�s authority

  1-Doubt God�s Word

  2-Lie

 E-Seeking to devour

 F-Hebrews 10:27-25

  1-V27-Devour adversaries (V10, 14, 18)

  2-V26-Wilful sin (Third and fourth generation)

  3-V25-Sin of forsaking assembly

Conclusion:

It is your spiritually strong stand that prevents the devil from devouring you family and friends.

 

The Faith of Thomas

John 20:28-29

I-Believing for salvation

 A-Theos-That Jesus is God-Theos ( God ) is a title

 B-Kurios-That He is Jehovah

  1-Matthew 4:7-Kupios used when quoting O.T.

  2-Deuteronomy 6:16 LORD is from word Jehovah

 C-Jehovah meaning

  1-Jah-The Almighty

  2-Hovah-The eternal one

 D-No reference to salvation (Yasha)

  1-The one who saves

  2-The one who keeps you

II-Believing for a blessing

 A-Lord cf. I Peter 3:6-Lord as ____________________

 B-Review-Believe the resurrection

  1-Romans 1:4-The power in_____________________

  2-Romans 6:4-13-Walk in __________________ of life

  3-I Timothy 2:12-13-Hope of eternal ______________

  4-I Corinthians 15:58-Logical conclusion

 C-For God�s ____________ you must make Him Lord (IF YOU WANT HIS BLESSING)

Cf. Psalm 106:15

 D-Examples:

  1-We should not do what is convenient

  2-We should not do what seems pleasurable

  3-We should not do what we want

  4-We should not do what seems right

  5-We must do what God says

Conclusion:

In view of the certainty of His promises

In view of the power He guarantees

>We need to make Jesus Lord of our life so that we can receive His blessings on our life.

 

The Faith of Thomas

John 20:28-29

I-Believing for salvation

 A-Theos-That Jesus is God-Theos ( God ) is a title

 B-Kurios-That He is Jehovah

  1-Matthew 4:7-Kupios used when quoting O.T.

  2-Deuteronomy 6:16 LORD is from word Jehovah

 C-Jehovah meaning

  1-Jah-The Almighty

  2-Hovah-The eternal one

 D-No reference to salvation (Yasha)

  1-The one who saves

  2-The one who keeps you

II-Believing for a blessing

 A-Lord cf. I Peter 3:6-Lord as master

 B-Review-Believe the resurrection

  1-Romans 1:4-The power in salvation

  2-Romans 6:4-13-Walk in newness of life

  3-I Timothy 2:12-13-Hope of eternal reward

  4-I Corinthians 15:58-Logical conclusion

 C-For God�s blessing you must make Him Lord

Cf. Psalm 106:15

 D-Examples:

  1-We should not do what is convenient

  2-We should not do what seems pleasurable

  3-We should not do what we want

  4-We should not do what seems right

  5-We must do what God says

Conclusion:

In view of the certainty of His promises

In view of the power He guarantees

>We need to make Jesus Lord of our life so that we can receive His blessings on our life.

 

Believing the Resurrection

John 20:5-8

 I-V5-See (Blepo) By ________________________

 A-John 6:35-36

  1-They had come to them physically

  2- They saw, but did not believe

 B-Acts 1:3-Christ�s resurrection is a _______ of life

  1-Acts 2:32-They all were witnesses

  2-I Corinthians 15:5-6-Over five hundred brethren

II-V6-Seeth-(Theoreo) ______________________

 A-Romans 1:2-4-What the resurrection shows

  1-V2-Fulfilled Scripture cf. I Corinthians 15:3-4

  2-V3-Fulfilled position-He is the Messiah

  3-V4-Fulfilled His person-He is God

 B-Exodus 12:3-5 The ______________ of God

  1-V3-"A" lamb-There is a God

  2-V4-"The" lamb-Jesus is God in the flesh

  3-V5-"Your" lamb-You must trust His death payment

III-V8-Saw (Eido) and believed ( _________________ )

 A-John 6:40

  1-Seeth-Understand

  2-Believe-Trust His death payment

  3-Have (Now) Everlasting (Can't lose it) life

 B-I John 5:13- ____________  you are going to heaven

  1-You that believe on His name

  2-Know-Not hope, guess, maybe, wish

  3-Have-Present tense-Not wait till you die to get it

Conclusion:

You must do more than know the facts.

You must do more than understand the doctrine.

You must trust what Jesus did to save and keep you.

 

 

Believing the Resurrection

John 20:5-8

I-V5-See (Blepo) By observation

 A-John 6:35-36

  1-They had come to them physically

  2- They saw, but did not believe

 B-Acts 1:3-Christ�s resurrection is a fact of life

  1-Acts 2:32-They all were witnesses

  2-I Corinthians 15:5-6-Over five hundred brethren

 II-V6-Seeth-(Theoreo) Theorize

 A-Romans 1:2-4-What the resurrection shows

  1-V2-Fulfilled Scripture cf. I Corinthians 15:3-4

  2-V3-Fulfilled position-He is the Messiah

  3-V4-Fulfilled His person-He is God

 B-Exodus 12:3-5

  1-V3-"A" lamb-There is a God

  2-V4-"The" lamb-Jesus is God in the flesh

  3-V5-"Your" lamb-You must trust His death payment

III-V8-Saw (Eido) and believed (Know)

 A-John 6:40

  1-Seeth-Understand

  2-Believe-Trust His death payment

  3-Have (Now) Everlasting (Can't lose it) life

 B-I John 5:13-Know you are going to heaven

  1-You that believe on His name

  2-Know-Not hope, guess, maybe, wish

  3-Have-Present tense-Not wait till you die to get it

Conclusion:

You must do more than know the facts.

You must do more than understand the doctrine.

You must trust what Jesus did to save and keep you.

 

The Day Christ Died

I-Left upper room

 ( Matthew 26:30, Mark 14:26, Luke 22:39, John 14:31)

II-Spoken on the way to the garden

 ( Matthew 26:31-35, Mark 14:26-31, John 15-17 ) Vine

III-In the garden- Sweat blood, Prayer

 ( Matt. 26:36, Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:39-46, Jn. 18:1 )

IV-Arrest

          ( Matt. 26:47, Mk. 14:43, Lk. 22:47, Jn. 18:2 )

V-Narrative

 A-Arrest

 B-Annas' house-Jesus was bound

 C-Caiaphas' house-Blindfolded and beaten

 D-Council

 E-Pilate-Said He was innocent

 F-Herod-Said He was innocent-Beaten and robed

 G-Pilate-Said He was innocent-Beaten, crowned

IV-Seven last words

 A-Luke 23:32-Father forgive them

 B-John 19:26-27-Behold they son

 C-Luke 23:43-Today, in Paradise

 D-John 19:28-"I thirst" cf. Psalm 22:15-18

 E-Matthew 27:46-My God, My God, Psalm 22:1-1,7-8

 F-John 19:30- It is finished

 G-Luke 23:46-Into Thy hands I commend My Spirit

 

Supper at Bethany

John 12:1-8

I-Narrative

 A-V2-Martha served-Her house?

 B-V3

  1-Pound-12 oz. (Pint)

  2-Spikenard-From India-used for burial

 C-V5-300 pence-Years wages

 D-V6-Thief-When did they discover this?

II-Comparative

 A-Similarities

  1-Anointing

  2-Reaction

  3-Jesus Defense

 B-Disparities

  1-Part of body anointed

  2-Who reacted

  3-Day of the week

   a-John 12:1, 12-15

   b-Matthew 26:1, 21:7-9

III-Observations

 A-Who reacted-Judas gained following in interim

 B-Are we willing to invest a years wage? (Future)

 C-Money corrupts when used incorrectly

  1-I Timothy 6:10-13

  2-Ecclesiastes 5:10-13

 D-Correct use-Luke 16:9

IV-V8-Application-Glorifying Jesus should be the goal of all that we do.

Example: Giving to the poor

Conclusion:

Let us use all we have (Time, Talent, Energy, Material goods, Opportunities) to glorify Jesus.

 

Luke 19:11-27

Parable of the Pounds

I-What the disciples believed

 A-Jesus would soon be king

 B-The Jewish leadership would fall in line

II-Historical parallel

 A-Archaelius went to Rome to receive the kingdom

 B-Citizens rejected him

III-Contextual possibilities

 A-They were in Herods neighborhood

 B-Using Zacchaeus' business example

IV-Commentary

 A-V11-Purpose of parable

 B-V12-Nobleman-Right to the throne

 C-V13

  1-Pound-Three to four months wages

  2-Occupy

   a-Like foreign army

   b-Like a job

   c-They were stewards (Managers)

    (1) Money was not theirs

    (2) Money was given them to run the government

    (3) They could hire people to work the business

 D-V14 cf. V27

  1-70 A.D.-Destruction of Jerusalem

  2-Romans 11:20-22-Same thing will happen to us

 E-V15-19

  1-Had equal opportunity (Which of five gifts)

  2-Unequal reward

 F-V20-23-Unfaithful steward (Concerning return)

  1-He did not embezzle (Use it for himself)

  2-Did not abuse it (Use it for sinful purposes)

  3-Did not steal it (Claim it for his own)

  4-He saved it (Protected it)

  5-In a napkin (Grave clothes) James 2:14-18

 Example:

If the church got some money, how would we use it?

>Pay off debt?

>Invest in ministry?

>Pay employees?

 G-V25-Responsibility goes to those who are busy

 H-V26

  1-Written about believers

  2-Those who are faithful receive position

  3-Those who are not lose their opportunity to serve

Conclusion:

We all have the same amount of Gods time each day. Let us be careful to use it all for Him.

Ephesians 6:1-4

I-V1-3-Children

 A-V1

  1-Obey-Instruction

  2-In the Lord-Parameters

  3-Right thing to do

 B-V2-Honor

  1-Attitude

  2-Pay

 C-First commandment with promise

  1-That-purpose

  2-Well with thee (prosperity)

  3-Long on the earth-Longevity

 D-Application

  1-Observation

   a-Not all lived long lives

   b-Attitude toward the law

  2-Considerations

   a-Law is still to be obeyed

   b-Promises are still in effect

   c-Curses are still in effect

II-V4-Parents

 A-Provoke not to wrath (Overly critical)

 B-Bring them up (Nourish)

  1-I Peter 3:1-3

  2-I Corinthians 3:1-3

  3-Hebrews 5:11-6:3

 C-Nurture-(Discipline) Action

  1-Example:

  2-Corpreal

   a-Proverbs 13:24

   b-19:18

   c-22:6

   d-22:15

   e-23:13-14

 D-Admonition-Words

  1-Reproof

  2-Encourgement

 E-Of the Lord cf. Colossians 2:8

 

Husbands and Wives

Ephesians 5:21-33

I-V21-Princple of mutual submission-Needs head

II-V22-24-Wives

 A-I Corinthians 11:3

 B-I Peter 3:1-6

  1-Greatest need of husband is respect

  2-Greatest temptation of Wife-Not to submit

III-V25-30-Husbands-Love your wives

 A-V25-Love

  1-Colossians 3:18-19-Be not bitter

  2-I Peter 3:7-9-Understand their weakness

  3-I Corinthians 13:4-7-How to love

 B-V26-27-Clothes of the bride

 C-V29-Self hate is self preoccupation

 D-V30-cf. Church-I Corinthians 6:15-20

 E-V31-Cause of many divorces

 F-V33-Conclusion:

  1-Greatest need:

   a-Of man-Respect (Through submission)

   b-Of woman-Security (Through secure love)

  2-Greatest Temptation:

   a-Of man-Not to show love

   b-Of woman-Not to submit

>When a man does not feel honored at home, hell seek it somewhere else, then come home.

>When a woman does not feel secure love at home, shell seek it somewhere else then shes gone.

 

Ephesians 5:15-20

-V15

 A-Walk-Step by step

 B-Circumspectly (Carefully cf. I Peter 5:8)

  1-Circum-Around

  2-Spect-With your eyes open

I-V16

 A-Redeem time (Opposite of waste)

 B-Because days are evil cf. Hebrews 10:25

III-V17-Understand the Lords will

IV-V18-Attitude toward alcohol pp.25-26 Jerry Dunns

 A-Be not drunk Proverbs 20:1

  1-Old-Act or feel differently

  2-Updated-(Under the influence)

 B-Wherein is excess (deterioration) example: Noah

 C-Be filled with the Spirit

  1-A little at a time

  2-A continual filling

V-V19-Speak to yourselves (Each other)

 A-Psalms-Singing with instrumental accompaniment

  1-Psalm 150

 2-Psalm 33:3; 98:4

 B-Hymns (Hims)  Songs about God

 C-Spiritual songs-About the Christian life

 D-Melody-Instrumentals

 E-Heart-tow the Lord (Attitude)

VI-V20Thanksgiving cf. I Thessalonians 5:18

 A-For all things

 B-At all times

 C-To God

 D-Thankfulness

  1-Gracefulness

  2-Thinkfulness

VII-V21-Submitting Secret to having joy

 A-To God

 B-Others

 C-Yourself

 

Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10

I-V1-7-History and assumption

 A-V1-Jericho-Full of priests and publicans

 B-V2-Zacchaeus (Means: Righteous in Hebrew)

  1-Chief of publicans (contrast-chief priests)

  2-Rich (could have bought his office)

 C-V3-4-Narrative

 D-V5-How did Jesus know his name? cf. 18:9-14

  1-Realized he was a sinner

  2-Relied on the mercy (grace) of God-Ephesians 2:8

 E-V6-Received John 1:12

II-V7-10-Confrontation

 A-V7-What was his sin?

 B-V8-Zacchaeus defends himself

  1-Regarding the poor-goes above and beyond

  2-Restores-the strictest interpretation of the law

  3-Contrast-18:18-27 Rich young ruler

 C-V9 cf.13:1-5-They needed to change their mind

 D-V10-Christs purpose cf. Matthew 18:11-14

  1-He is seeking us

   a-Example of Cornelius cf. Acts 10:35

   b-Jeremiah 29:13-Gods promise

  2-Save-John 3:17

  3-Lost-Dont know where you are going- I John 5:13

Conclusions

Dont judge by assumption.

Dont depend on your works to get to heaven.

Those seeking God will find Him.

 

What Is Sin?

Luke 18:9-14

I-Isaiah 43:7-Not fulfilling our purpose

 A-Called by His name ( ________________________  )

 B-God created him (Ephesians 2:8-10)

  1-V8-We are saved by grace through _____________

  2-V9-Opposite of grace- ________________________

  3-V10-Created unto good works

 C-Created for _________________________________

II-Romans 3:23-Coming short

 A-All

 B-Hamartaeo- _________________________________

 C-Come short of Gods glory

III-John 7:18-What is glory to God?

 A-Do not  _____________ about what you have done.

(Talk about what ______________ has done.)

 B-Bring glory to God in everything you say and do.

IV-Romans 4:20-How the lost glorify God

 A- _________________________  gives glory to God.

 B-Works give glory to  ________________________ .

V-John 15:8-How saved must glorify God

 A-Bearing fruit (More faith)

 B-Disciple-Follower ( ____________________ of men)

 Conclusion:

Let everything we do draw people to faith in Christ.

 

 

 

What Is Sin?

Luke 18:9-14

I-Isaiah 43:7-Not fulfilling our purpose

 A-Called by His name (Christians)

 B-God created him (Ephesians 2:8-10)

  1-V8-We are saved by grace through faith

  2-V9-Opposite of grace-works

  3-V10-Created unto good works

 C-For Gods glory

II-Romans 3:23-Coming short

 A-All

 B-Hamartaeo-To miss the mark

 C-Come short of Gods glory

III-John 7:18-What is glory to God?

 A-Do not talk about yourself.

>Do you talk about what you have done for God or what God has done for you?

>If I were to ask your fellow workers about your life, what would they say about your faithfulness to God and His body?

 >If I were to ask your family about your life, what would they say about your faithfulness to God and His body?

 B-Bring glory to God in everything you say and do.

IV-Romans 4:20-How the lost glorify God

 A-Faith gives glory to God.

 B-Works give glory to you.

V-John 15:8-How saved must glorify God

 A-Bearing fruit (More faith)

 B-Disciple-Follower (Fisher)

 Conclusion:

Let everything we do draw people to faith in Christ.

 

Blind Bartimaeus

I-Similarity does not prove sameness

 A-Luke 18:35-43

 B-Matthew 20:29-34

 C-Answer:

  1-Two different events

  2-Similarities

   a-First address of the blind man (men)

   b-Initial response of Christ

  3-Differences

   a-Manner of healing

   b-Chronological order

II-Doctrines

 A-Luke 18:42-Faith saves cf. Ephesians 2:8-9

  1-Provision-By grace (Undeserved mercy)

  2-Condition-Through faith (Taking God at His Word)

  3-Negative-Not of yourselves (Test of grace)

  4-Positive-It is the gift (Can�t work for a gift)

 B-Faith in what? Cf. Luke 1:69-72

  1-His person-He was Messiah, the Son of David

  2-His work-He would have mercy

 C-Mark 18:47-52-Faith makes whole

  1-He was delivered from blindness by Jesus (Bodily)

  2-He was delivered from sin (spiritually) by Jesus by faith

 D-What is wholeness? cf. I Thessalonians 5:23

  1-Sanctify-Set apart or make holy

  2-Trinity of man

  3-Blameless-rhelm of the soul

  4-Wholly-All three parts

Conclusions:

A-Trust His Word

B-Trust Him to save to the uttermost

 1-Hebrews 7:25

 2-Hebrews 11:6

Manifestation of Light

(Ephesians 5:13-17)

I-V13-Light makes manifest

 A-What?

  1-John 1:4-9

   a-V4-Light is life

   b-V5-Darkness can not understand it cf. John 4:10

   c-V6-8- cf. Acts 1:8

   d-V9-Light before all men

  2-John 3:19-21-Work

   a-V19-Love darkness because deeds are evil

   b-V20-Fear of reproof

   c-V21-God does the work

  3-I John 1:5-7

   a-V5-God is light

   b-V6-No fellowship in darkness

   c-V7-In light we have fellowship

 B-Matthew 5:14-15-Who? You!

 C-II Corinthians 4:3-10-The gospel

  1-V3-Gospel hid to the lost

  2-V4-Lost are blinded to the light of the gospel

  3-V5-6-We preach Christ

  4-V7-Like Gideon

  5-V8-10-Lght manifest in trouble

II-V14-Wake up and get up

 A-Romans 13:11-14

  1-V11-Wake up!

  2-V12-Instruction-Cast out darkness

  3-V13-Specific sins

  4-V14-Don�t make provision for the flesh

 B-James 2:18-20

  1-V18-19-Show faith by works

  2-V20-cf. Jude 12

III-V15-Watch out!

 A-For good opportunities

 B-For bad pitfalls

IV-V16-Redeeming-Opposite of wasting

V-V17-Understand the Lord�s will

 

The Greatest Love

I-God's love for us

 A-II John 6-Love is an action

 B-John 15:13-Greatest action of love

 C-Romans 5:8-God's action of love

 D-I John 4:10-Results of God's love

 E-John 3:16-Beneficiaries of God's love

II-Our love

 A-Review-It is an action

 B-I Corinthians 13:4-8-Love chapter

  1-Three interpretations

   a-Description of love

    (1) Am I in love?

    (2) Do they love me?

   b-description of Christ

   e-Instruction to love

  2-Instructions:

   a-Charity-Shows action, not feeling

   b-The actions

    (1) Longsuffering-Opposite of short temper

    (2) Kind-Actions of kindness

    (3) Envieth not:

    (4) Vaughteth not self-Who do they talk about?

    (5) Not puffed up-Pride (Like cat or soap bubble)

    (6) Not unseemly

    (7) Seeketh not her own

    (8) Not easily provoked

    (9) Thinketh no evil-No sinful fantasies

    (10) Rejoiceth not in iniquity-Doesn�t enjoy sin

    (11) Rejoices in truth-Is not blind

    (12) Bears all things-Love all sin cf. Proverbs 10:12

    (13) Believeth-Trusts cf. I Thessalonians 2:4

     (a) Proverbs 31:16-18

     (b) I Timothy 5:14

    (14) Hopeth all things-I Corinthians 9:16-17

    (15) Endureth all things-Even divorce and infidelity

    (16) Love never fails cf. II Peter 1:8

 Conclusion:

Determine to do the actions of love.

Accept the love gift that Christ offers.

 

 

Who Will Be Greatest?

Matthew 20:17-28

I-V17-19-Prophecy-Trust His _________ (What they understood)

 A-Betrayal

  1-Psalm 41:9 cf. 55:12-14

  2-Zechariah 11:12-13

 B-Mocking

  1-Psalm 22:7-8

  2-Matthew 27:43

 C-Scourge ( __________________________________ )

  1-Isaiah 50:6

  2-Mark 10:34

 D-Crucifixion

  1-Psalm 22:14-18

  2-Zechariah 12:10

 E-Rise again Isaiah 53:10-12

  1-V10-Prolong His days

  2-V11

   a-Satisfied-I John 4:10 ( Propitiation )

   b-Knowledge- ( Faith ) I John 5:13

   c-Justified- ( Declared Righteous ) Galatians 2:16

  3-V12-Soul unto death

II-V20-28-What they did not understand

 A-Acts 1:7-9-___ between Resurrection and Kingdom

 B-Hosea 5:15-6:2-According to ___________________

III-What is required

 A- ________________________ -Why? I Peter 4:12-14

 B-_________________________ - Attitude

Conclusion:

Trust His Word.

Maintain a Christian lifestyle in the face of adversity.

 

Ephesians 5:3-12

Dealing with Sin

I-V3-4

 A-Not named

  1-Should never occur

  2-Should never be talked about (Gossip-to another)

cf. I Corinthians 1, 5, 9-11

 B-Specific sins

  1-Fornication-Pornia-any sexual immorality

  2-Uncleanness-Of mind and mouth-dirty words

  3-Coveteousness-Wanting what�s not yours

(Contrast-lust-wanting for yourself)

  4-V4-Filthiness-Dirty talking

  5-Foolish talking-Talking about fools

  6-Jesting-Twisting things

 C-Alternative-Giving of thanks cf. Philippians 4:8

II-V5-6-Personal

 A-Old man

  1-Whoremonger

  2-Unclean person

  3-Coveteous person

  4-Idolater

 B-Inheritance cf. 4:22-24

 C-Children of wrath

  1-2:2-3

  2-4:14 cf. Romans 6:1

Example: Joshua 6:16-18; 17:1-5 Achan and Ai

II-V7-12-Instruction (Positive)

 A-V7-Do not participate

 B-V8-Be an example

 C-V9-10 -Be demonstrative

 D-11-Be separate and severe

  1-Separate- II Thessalonians 3:6, 14-15

  2-Severe-II Timothy 4:2

 E-V12-Be quiet

Do not

1-Do not do the sexual sin 2-Do not do the dirty talk

Do

1-Do not gossip 2-Reprove publically with doctrine 3-Quietly rebuke 4-Cut off 5-Be an example 6-Love them 7-View correctly

Who Will Be Greatest?

Matthew 20:17-28

I-V17-19-Prophecy-Trust His Word (What they understood)

 A-Betrayal

  1-Psalm 41:9 cf. 55:12-14

  2-Zechariah 11:12-13

 B-Mocking

  1-Psalm 22:7-8

  2-Matthew 27:43

 C-Scourge (Beating)

  1-Isaiah 50:6

  2-Mark 10:34

 D-Crucifixion

  1-Psalm 22:14-18

  2-Zechariah 12:10

 E-Rise again

  1-V10-Prolong His days

  2-V11

   a-Satisfied-I John 4:10 (Propitiation)

   b-Knowledge- (Faith) I John 5:13

   c-Justified- (Declared Righteous) Galatians 2:16

  3-V12-Soul unto death

II-V20-28-What they did not understand

 A-Acts 1:7-9-Gap between Resurrection and Kingdom

 B-Hosea 5:15-6:2-According to prophecy

III-What is required

 A-Faith-Why? I Peter 4:12-14

 B-Servant attitude

Conclusion:

Trust His Word.

Maintain a Christian lifestyle in the face of adversity.

Ephesians 4:22-24

Solution to Your Problems in Your Walk

(Daily Life)

I-V22-Old man (Old nature, Flesh)

 A-Former conversation (Outward-What others see)

 B-Corrupt-Aging, sickened, dying, rotting

 C-According to (In relation to)

 D-Deceitful ex. Proverbs 20:1

 E-Lusts- Desire of the flesh ex. Eccl. 5:10-11

 F-Instructions

  1-II Timothy 2:22-Flee

  2-Galatians 5:16-17- Solution-Yield to the Spirit

 G-How? Put them off (Ex. Radio)

II-V23-Be renewed in your mind

A-Romans 12:1-2

  1-V1-Sacrifice your body

  2-V2-Renew your mind

 B-Philippians 4:8-9

  1-V8-Think differently

  2-V9-Do differently

III-V24

 A-Put on (Against natural)

 B-Created-(Not renovated or recreated)

II Corinthians 5:17 New creature or creation

Conclusion: Do right even if you don�t feel like it.

Introduction:

Revelation 21:27- Three things will not be found in heaven.

1-defilement-physical sins

2-Abomination-spiritual sins

3-Lying

Proverbs 12:22-Seven abominations (two are lying)

John 8:44-Satan�s description

1-Murderer

2-Liar

Vows

Ecclesiastes 5:4-6

I-V4

 A- Why would anyone vow?

  1-Acts 21:23-Involved ________________________________

  2-To obtain God's ___________________________________

  3-To demonstrate your

   a-Faith in God's promise cf. Matthew 6:33

    b-Commitment to God's purposes

 B-If you are serious about gaining God's blessings

  1- _________________________________ with your finances

  2- __________________ to God's purposes I Corinthians 4:2

II-V5-Why is it better?

 A-Other people ________________ on you. I Corinthians 9:16

 B-God will hold you to your ___________________________

  1-Matthew 12:36 cf. Luke 19:22

  2-Example: II Samuel 12:1-14

III-V6

 A-Angel- _____________________ angel (I Corinthians 11:30)

 B-It was an _______________ (I didn't know what I was doing)

 C-Destroy your ______________________________________

IV-Application: 2 main vows

 A-Marriage (Others)

 B-Baptism Romans 6:3-4

Conclusions:

Since God does not release us or excuse us from our vows:

Let us keep our vows:

To each other

To God

Introduction:

Revelation 21:27- Three things will not be found in heaven

1-defilement

2-Abomination

3-Lying

Proverbs 12:22-Seven abominations

John 8:44-Satan's description

1-Murderer

2-Liar

Vows

Ecclesiastes 5:4-6

I-V4

 A- Why would anyone vow?

  1-Acts 21:23-Involved money

  2-To obtain God's blessing

  3-To demonstrate your

   a-Faith in God's promise cf. Matthew 6:33

   b-Commitment to God's purposes

 B-If you are serious about gaining God's blessings

  1-Faith with your finances

  2-Commitment to God�s purposes I Corinthians 4:2

II-V5-Why is it better?

 A-Other people depend on you. I Corinthians 9:16

 B-God will hold you to your word

  1-Matthew 12:36 cf. Luke 19:22

  2-Example: II Samuel 12:1-14

III-V6

 A-Angel-Death angel (I Corinthians 11:30)

 B-It was an error (I didn't know what I was doing)

 C-Destroy your work

IV-Application: 2 main vows

 A-Marriage (Others)

 B-Baptism Romans 6:3-4

Conclusions:

Since God does not release us or excuse us from our vows:

Let us keep our vows:

To each other

To God

 

Isaiah 50:7-10

Face Like a Flint

I-V7-The Lord God will help me.

 A-Therefore: I will not be _________ (Confused or condemned)

 B-Therefore: Set my face like a _________________________

 C-Results: Not be ____________________________________

  1-Romans 1:15-17-Not ashamed of the gospel

   a-V15-Ready to preach (Proclaim)

   b-V16-Because of the power

    (1) Power to save us

    (2) Conditional upon solely upon belief

   c-V17-Reveals the character of God

    (1) Declares His righteousness

    (2) Declares His grace (When you can't trace His hand, trust His heart)

   2-II Timothy 1:12-Not ashamed

II-V8-What help?

 A-He ___________________________ me cf. Romans 3:24, 28

 B-Who can ___________________ with me? Romans 8:32-33

III-V9-Who will _______________________ me? Romans 8:34

IV-V10-Condition

 A- _________________________________________ (Believe)

 B-In His ____________________________________________

  1-John 3:18-Believers are not condemned

  2-I John 5:13-Believers can know they have eternal life.

V-Therefore: Joshua 24:15

 A-Evil- means _______________________________________

 B-Serve- Means _____________________________________

 C-What is the world working for? _______________________

 D-Determine to serve the Lord with your _________________

Conclusion:

Let us set our face like a flint to serve the Lord.

Isaiah 50:7-10

Face Like a Flint

I-V7-The Lord God will help me

 A-Therefore: I will not be confounded (Confused or condemned)

 B-Therefore: Set my face like a flint

 C-Results: Not be ashamed

  1-Romans 1:15-17-Not ashamed of the gospel

   a-V15-Ready to preach (Proclaim)

   b-V16-Because of the power

    (1) Power to save us

    (2) Conditional upon solely upon belief

   c-V17-Reveals the character of God

    (1) Declares His righteousness

   (2) Declares His grace (When you can't trace His hand, trust His heart)

   2-II Timothy 1:12-Not ashamed

II-V8-What help?

 A-He justifies me cf. Romans 3:24, 28

 B-Who can contend with me? Romans 8:32-33

III-V9-Who will condemn me? Romans 8:34

IV-V10-Condition

 A-Trust (Believe)

 B-In His name

  1-John 3:18-Believers are not condemned

  2-I John 5:13-Believers can know they have eternal life.

V-Therefore: Joshua 24:15

 A-Evil-Worth-less

 B-Serve-Work for

 C-What is the world working for?

 D-Determine to serve the Lord with your family

Conclusion:

Let us set our face like a flint to serve the Lord.

The Birth of Jesus

Luke 2:1-7

I-Decree from Caesar Augustus

 A-Name

  1-Took name of his great uncle Julius Caesar

  2-Took name Augustus to appear godly

 B-Extent of his empire (First emperor) Europe, Northern Africa, Europe, Middle east

 C-Commanded royalty (Mary and Joseph were a prince and princess of Israel

II-Authority of God-Commanded Caesar

 A-Micah 5:2 (p. 963)

  1-God Decreed the place of His birth

  2-Person of the one born

 B-Daniel 9:25-26-God Decreed the year of His birth

 C-Galatians 4:4-5-( p. 1212) Purpose of His birth

  1-V4

   a-Fullness of time

    (1) Time of peace

    (2) Time of order

    (3) Time of safety

    (4) Time of roads

    (5) Time of universal language

   b-Made of a woman Isaiah 7:14 (p. 731)

    (1) Virgin born (No sin nature

    (2) Name means �God with us.�

    (3) Must believe on His name

   c-Made under law cf. Luke 2:21-24

  2-V5

   a-Redeem us for salvation

   b-Adopt us for inheritance

III-V7-Room for Jesus

  A-History of the shepherd's inn

B-Application: How much room is in your schedule?

Conclusion:

Empty your life and maker room for Jesus.

Ephesians 4:19-24

I-V17

A-Walk-Daily life (Practical living)

B-Vanity (Useless) cf. Ecclesiastes 2:1-16 cf. 12:13-14

C-Mind (Thinking) II Corinthians 10:5

II-V18-Ignorance brings

A-Darkened understanding II Cor. 3:14-16, 4:3-6

B-Alienated from life

C-Because of blindness of heart

1-Jeremiah 17:9-Heart is deceitful

III-V19-21-Past feeling

A-V19-We rationalize away our guilt rather than judge

B-V20-This is not God�s way

IV-V22-24-Solution

A-V22

1-Put off-like a garment (Does not change person)

2-Conversation-What people see

3-Corrupt-Destroying our physical life

4-Deceitful-ex. Proverbs 20:1

5-Lusts-ex. Ecclesiastes 5:10-11

B-V23-Be renewed-Practical view of our life

1-Romans 12:2-Renew your mind

2-Philppians 4:8-9-By thinking new thoughts

a-V8-Think them

b-V9-Do them

C-V24

1-Put on-Against nature (Natural man)

2-Created (Not renovated old man)

>Do right even though you do not feel like it!

Ephesians 3:13-21

I-V13

 A-Faint not-Don't give up me

 B-Tribulations are for you

  1-Because of service for you

  2-To send Scripture to you

 C-Application

  1-Don't judge other's circumstance

  2-Use tribulation

   a-For God's glory

   b-For other's benefit

II-V14-Father of our Lord Jesus Christ

 A-Standing was traditional posture for prayer

 B-Father belonging to Jesus Christ

III-V15-Family name

 A-Isaiah 43:7-Called by His name for His glory

 B-Acts 11:26-Called Christians

IV-V16-That-Beginning of purpose (Main purpose)

 A-According to riches

  1-How much is there?

  2-What kind are they?

 B-Strength-Omnipotence

V-V17-That-Additional purpose

 A-Dwell-Make Himself at home (Not a rental)

 B-Rooted-Source of fruit-John 15:1-8

 C-Grounded-Foundation-I Corinthians 3:11-15

 D-Love

  1-Root of fruitfulness Jude 22-23

  2-Foundation of reward

VI-V18-19

 A-Love of Christ cf. Romans 8:35-39

 B-Fullness of God �Every area-Luke jumper

VII-V20-21 �What power?

 A-Romans 1:4-Power of the resurrection

 B-For His glory

Matthew 1:18-25

I-V18-20-Importance of translations

 A-Warning of heresy

  1-Acuracy

  2-Better understanding

  3-Easy reading

  4-Heresy

 B-Espousal-History

  1-Espousal period (One year)

   a-Preceded by engagements

   b-Vows and dowry exchanged

   c-Considered husband and wife

   d-Only time of divorce

   e-Ended with feast

  2-Options if she became up pregnant during year

   a-Have her stoned

   b-Claim the child

   c-Write a bill of divorcement

    (1) Matthew 5:31-32-Fornication

    (2) Matthew 19:3-9-Adultery

 C-Warning of heresy

  1-Fiance� instead of husband

  2-Engeged instead of espoused

  3-Break engagement instead of put away

  4-Shame instead of public example

  5-Add �as� before wife (V24)

 D-Differences (Not critical)

  1-Divorce instead of �put away�

  2-�The� instead of �an� angel

  3-�Spirit� instead of �Ghost�

II-V21-23-Name of Jesus

 A-V21-Jesus �For� (Because)

 B-V22-23 cf. Isaiah 7:14

  1-Virgin-No sin nature

  2-God with us-Deity

III-V24-25-Summary

 A-V24-She was his wife

 B-V25-Must believe on His name

  1-John 1:12-Believe on His name

   a-How to receive Him

   b-How to be born again

  2-John 3:18-Two groups of people

   a-Believers are not condemned

   b-Unbelievers condemned

  3-Acts 4:12-Must believe on His name to be saved

  4-I John 5:13-Believers on name can know

Conclusion:

We must understand

1-The importance of His Word

2-The importance of His name

 

Figs and Faithfulness

I-V1-History

 A-Cream of the crop were carried to Babylon

 B-The poor peasants were left behind

 C-Zedekiah became the last king

II-V2-3-The vision

 A-Vision-Two kinds of figs

 B-Interpretation

  1-Those left behind

   a-Thought they were patriots

   b-Thought they were blessed of God

   c-Were in fact the rotten figs

  2-Those carried away were cream of the crop

III-V4-10-Application

 A-V5-7-Good figs

  1-What God would do with them for good

   a-Romans 8:28-Work for good

   b-Daniel, Esther, Nehemiah, Ezra

  2-What God would do for them

   a-Acknowledge

    (1) Matthew 10:32-Confess

    (2) I Corinthians 4:1-5

     (a)V5-We have praise

     (b)V1-Stewards of mysteries         

(Ephesians 3:4-6, I Thessalonians 2:4, Romans 1:16)

    (c)V2-Faithfulness required

  3-V6-7-Blessing (What God does)

   a-Bring into land (Place of blessing)

   b-Build them

   c-Plant them (For fruit)

   d-Develop a relationship with them

  4-For-The reason-They would return

  5-He would set His eyes on them II Chronicles

   a-14:1-5,9-11-Good King Asa

   b-15:2-Condition

   c-16:1-3-Compromise

   d-16:9-Principle-Be single-minded

    (1) At store

    (2) At home

    (3) At work

    (4) With neighbors

    (5) With family

    (6) At parade

    (7) At hospital

    (8) Clothes you wear.

 C-Bad figs

  1-Removed from the place of blessing

  2-Bring them hard times

Conclusion:

If you want future blessing of God

Avoid compromise

And be faithful sharing the clear plan of salvation.

Hebrews 5:5-9

The Crying of Jesus

I-V5-6

 A-V5-This is talking about Christ

 B-V6-Talking about our high priest cf. 4:14-16

II-V7-cf. Matthew 26:36-39 (When?)

 A-Philippians 2:5-11

  1-V5-Written for us

  2-V6-Deity of Christ

   a-Form of God (Colossians 1:15)

   b-Equal with God (John 5:18)

  3-V7-8-Emptied Himself

  4-V9-11-Exaltation

 B-Matthew 20:17-19-What He knew

  1-Know the salvation of God

  2-Know the promise of God

  3-Know the person of God

  4-Know the purpose of God (Start with what you know)

   a-He desires man's salvation

   b-He will receive glory

   c-We will receive benefit

 C-John 14:6-9-Apostles did not believe

>OK to grieve on behalf of others� welfare

III-V8-He learned

IV-V9

 A-was made perfect (Complete or mature)

 B-Author (Wrote the book on salvation)

 C-Eternal salvation-Security is not a separate truth

 D-Obey-Must get saved His way

  1-Romans 10:16-Obey the gospel

  2-Romans 1:16-Every one that believeth

Conclusions:

View salvation with end in mind

Remember His promises

Understand His character

Know His purposes (start with what you know)

Ephesians 3:8-12

I-V8-Riches to the Gentiles

 A-Of Spirit for service

 B-Of blessing from service

 C-Application-Why am I not blessed?

II-V9-Mystery revealed to men

 A-Fellowship cf. 2:14-Broken down middle wall

 B-Hid from the beginning-Why?