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What it takes to get to heaven |
Service times:
Sunday morning worship service 10:00
Sunday school 9:15
Wednesday night youth 6:30
Thursday night adult Bible study 7:00
Tuesday night Visitation 7:00
Ordination
I-Purpose of ordination
A-Ephesians
2:8-10-
_____________
of salvation
1-V8-9-Salvation
is not of yourselves-not of works
2-V10-those
who are saved are saved unto good works
B-John
15:16-What
_______________?
1-Bring forth fruit that will
remain (fruit of spirit does not)
2-Equips with what you need
a-Matthew
5:16-Good works should glorify God
b-Romans
4:20-Faith glorifies God
C-
________________
(We are ordained to)
1-Mark
1:14-Ordained to preach
2-Acts
1:22-Ordained to witness
3-I
Timothy 5:17-Ordained to labor in Word and doctrine
II-
_________________
of an elder
A-I
Timothy 4:11-15
1-V11-It’s
a command
2-V12-To
be an example
3-V13-To
exemplify attendance
4-V14-The
gift
5-V15-Instructions
B-Ephesians
4:7-8, 11-12-Purpose of ______________
1-V7-8-Transition-gifts
2-V11-Positions
a-I
Corinthians 12:4-6,
12-13-What?
b-Romans
12:4-6-Offices
3-V11-12
a-V11-The
positions
b-V12-The
purpose
III- ________________ of the church
A-
Acts 14:23
B-
Titus 1:5
Conclusion:
Ordination is recognition by the church of the designation and dedication of
a man and his ministry.
This is the purpose of God for every believer.
Challenge:
Let us endeavor to fulfill the responsibility as part of His body, the
church, so we can become ministers (servants) of God so we can lead others
to become ministers of God.
Ordination
Introduction
A-Rites of passage-ex. baby seat by the
side of the road
B-Milestones in the Christian life
1-Salvation
2- Passover
3-
Baptism
4- Ordination
I-Purpose of ordination
A-Ephesians
2:8-10-Pupose of salvation
1-V8-9-Salvation
is not of yourselves-not of works
2-V10-those
who are saved are saved unto good works
B-John
15:16-What good works
1-Bring forth fruit that will remain (fruit of spirit does not)
2-Equips with what you need
a-Matthew
5:16-Good works should glorify God
b-Romans 4:20-Faith
glorifies God
C-Methods
(We are ordained to)
1-Mark 1:14-Ordained
to preach
2-Acts 1:22-Ordained
to witness
3-I Timothy
5:17-Ordained to labor in Word and doctrine
II-Purpose of an elder
A-I
Timothy 4:11-15
1-V11-It’s
a command
2-V12-To
be an example
3-V13-To
exemplify attendance
4-V14-The
gift
5-V15-Instructions
a-Meditate
b-Give yourself wholly to them
B-Ephesians
4:7-8, 11-12-Purpose of gifts
1-V7-8-Transition-gifts
2-V11-Positions
a-I
Corinthians 12:4-6,
12-13-What?
(1)
Gift
(2)
Administrations
(3)
Operations
b-Romans
12:4-6-Offices
3-V11-12
a-V11-The
positions
b-V12-The
purpose
(1)
Perfection
(a)
Completion (Size)
(b)
Maturity (Growth)
(2)
Edification-Building up (strength) cf.
Colossians 1:24
III-Purpose of the church
A-Acts
14:23
B-
Titus 1:5
Conclusion:
Ordination is recognition by the church of the designation and dedication of
a man and his ministry.
This is the purpose of God for every believer.
Challenge:
Let us endeavor to fulfill the responsibility as part of His body, the
church, so we can become ministers (servants) of God so we can lead others
to become ministers of God.
Baptism
Romans chapter 6
I-V1-Salvation
is by grace
Ephesians 2:8-9
A-V8
1-Saved by grace (Underserved
mercy)
2-�Are Ye� Present tense-You
have it now
3-Saved-Delivered from the
penalty of sin
4-Through faith-Our only
condition
5-Not of yourselves-Test of
grace
6-It�s a gift (John
1:12)
B-V9
1-Not of works
2-Lest
any man should boast cf.
Romans 3:27-28
C-V10-Created
in Christ Jesus
1-Titus
3:5-Renewing of the Holy Spirit
2-Ordained to good works
II-V3-What is
baptism
A-I
Corinthians 12:13-placed into the body of Christ
1-I
Corinthians 5:21-We receive His righteousness
2-Philippians
3:9-By faith
B-Two kinds of baptism
1-Mark
1:8
2-I
Corinthians 1:17-Not part of the gospel
Cf. Romans
1:16
3-I
Peter 3:21
III-V4-5-Purpose
of water baptism
A-Walk in newness of life
B-Should (Not would or must)
C-V5-Likeness
IV-V6-13-How
to
A-V6-9-Know
the truth
B-V11-Recken
it so
C-V12-Say
no to the flesh
D-V13-Say
yes to God
Conclusion:
Water baptism is a vow
before God and witnesses that you commit you life to walk in newness of
life.
Deuteronomy 23:21
Baptism
Romans chapter 6
I-V1-Salvation
is by grace
Ephesians 2:8-9
A-V8
1-Saved by grace (Underserved
mercy)
2-�Are Ye� Present tense-You
have it now
3-Saved-Delivered from the
penalty of sin
4-Through faith-Our only
condition
5-Not of yourselves-Test of
grace
6-It�s a gift (John
1:12)
B-V9
1-Not of works
a-Titus
3:5
(1)
Not by works of righteousness
(2)
By mercy (grace)
(3)
By washing of the Spirit
b-Romans
4:5
(1)
Even if no works
(2)
Counted (Imputed, reckoned)
2-Lest any man should boast cf.
Romans 3:27-28
a-V27-Boasting
is excluded
b-V28-Faith
without works
C-V10-Created
in Christ Jesus
1-Titus
3:5-Renewing of the Holy Spirit
2-Ordained to good works
II-V3-What is
baptism
A-I
Corinthians 12:13-placed into the body of Christ
1-I
Corinthians 5:21-We receive His righteousness
2-Philippians
3:9-By faith
B-Two kinds of baptism
1-Mark
1:8
a-2 different kinds
b-2 different times
2-I
Corinthians 1:17-Not part of the gospel
Cf. Romans
1:16
3-I
Peter 3:21
a-Water baptism is a
figure
b-Spirit baptism saves
III-V4-5-Purpose
of water baptism
A-Walk in newness of life
B-Should (Not would or must)
C-V5-Likeness
IV-V6-13-How
to
A-V6-9-Know
the truth
B-V11-Recken
it so
C-V12-Say
no to the flesh
D-V13-Say
yes to God
Conclusion:
Water baptism is a vow
before God and witnesses that you commit you life to walk in newness of
life.
Deuteronomy 23:21
Fellowship
Second Step in Order of Things
I-Illustrated by
________________
A-Exodus
12
1-V1-7
2-V13-14-It
is symbolic
3-V22-24-Blood
of the cross
4-V26-27-Purpose-to
show OTHERS
5-V48-49
B-I
Corinthians 5:1-8
1-V7-Christ
is our Passover
2-V8-We
should keep the feast
3-V1-6-Linked
to relationship with others
C-I
Corinthians 10:16-17
1-V16-Passover
is for communion (Communication)
2-V17-Linked
to the unity of the body of Christ
D-I
Corinthians 11:20-30
1-V23-26-The
celebration
2-V27-28-Instruction-Examination
3-V29-30-Condemnation
4-V20-22-Association
II- _____________________ (Communion-communing)
How to:
A-I
John 1:3-9
1-V3-Fellowship
with God is conditional on fellowship with others
2-V4-Purpose:
That we might have full joy
3-V5-9-Method-confession
cf. James 5:16
B-Four talks ( ______________________
)
1-Talk with other believers
2-Talk to God (Prayer)
3-God talks to you (Bible
study)
4-Talk to the lost
III-Summary- _________________ yourself
to:
A-Improve your communication with God
and _____________
B-Improve communication by doing the
four _____________
Conclusion
We must examine ourselves so we can improve our relationship with God by
improving our relationship with others , so we can improve our communication
with God, other believers, an
and the lost.
Fellowship
Second Step in Order of Things
I-Illustrated by Passover
1-V1-7
a-V2-Like
New Year�s resolution
b-V3-A
lamb-Must believe in a God and a sacrifice
c-V4-The
lamb-Must believe Jesus is God
the sacrifice
d-V5-Your
lamb-Must accept Jesus as your sacrifice
e-V6-He
died for you
2-V13-14-It
is symbolic
a-V13-Token
b-V14
(1)
Memorial-To remember
(2)
Forever
3-V22-24-Blood
of the cross
4-V26-27-Purpose-to
show OTHERS
5-V48-49
a-Open to strangers
b-Conditional upon like
faith
B-I
Corinthians 5:1-8
1-V7-Christ
is our Passover
2-V8-We
should keep the feast
3-V1-6-Linked
to relationship with others
C-I
Corinthians 10:16-17
1-V16-Passover
is for communion (Communication)
2-V17-Linked
to the unity of the body of Christ
D-I
Corinthians 11:20-30
1-V23-26-The
celebration
2-V27-28-Instruction-Examination
3-V29-30-Condemnation
4-V20-22-Association
II-Fellowship (Communion-communing) How to:
A-I
John 1:3-9
1-V3-Fellowship
with God is conditional on fellowship with others
2-V4-Purpose:
That we might have full joy
3-V5-9-Method-confession
cf. James 5:16
B-Four talks (Communication)
1-Talk with other believers
a-Hebrews
10:25-Don�t forsake assembly
b-I
Timothy 4:13-Give attendance
2-Talk to God (Prayer)
a-Philippians
4:6-About everything in general
b-Ephesians
6:18-20-About salvation in particular
3-God talks to you (Bible
study)
a-II
Timothy 2:15-Study to be approved
b-Proverbs
15:28-Study to have an answer
4-Talk to the lost
a-Acts
1:8-Power to witness
b-I
Thessalonians 2:4-Speak the gospel
III-Summary-Examine yourself to:
A-Improve your communication with God
and others
B-Improve communication by doing the
four talks.
Conclusion
We must examine ourselves so we can improve our relationship with God by
improving our relationship with others , so we can improve our communication
with God, other believers, and the lost.
Order of Things
Introduction: Progression of growth of the apostles
1-During trip to Jerusalem they
became John�s disciples.
2-After imprisonment of John, they
went home.
3-They were actively witnessing at
home.
4-Jesus came to their town and called
them.
5-When He left He called them to
continue following
6-After training He sent them back to
prepare His visit.
7-He sent them to the surrounding
towns.
8-He sent them to tell of His
resurrection.
9-He sent them throughout the world
after ascension.
Summary:
A-Salvation
B-Dedication
(Baptism)
C-Call
to discipleship
E-Designation
as apostles
I-Order of events
A-Salvation
B-Begin fellowship-Demonstrated by
the Passover.
C-Dedication-Symbolized by Baptism
D-Ordination-Laying on of hands
II-First order of things-Preparation of the gospel
A-Scripture review
1-II
Timothy 2:15-Command to study
2-I
Peter 3:15-To have an answer for every man
3-Answer comes from the Lord
a-Proverbs
15:23, 28, 16:1
b-John
14:26; 16:13-Through the Holy Spirit�s power
B-Opening:
1-Do you know where you are
going when you die?
2-If I can show you a verse
that says you can know you are going to heaven, and exactly what you have to
do to get there, would you believe it?
C-Seven steps in leading a person to
Christ.
1-There is only one step to
salvation- trust Christ
2-There are seven steps that
help the lost understand.
a-Romans
3:23-All have done things wrong. (sinned)
b-Romans
6:23-Sin causes death, so the payment for sin.
c-Matthew
5:48-No sin can enter heaven or there would be death in heaven, so we
must be perfect to go to heaven.
d-Ephesians
2:8-9-There is nothing we can do to become perfect and get ourselves
to heaven.
e-Romans
5:8-Jesus paid for sin by dying on the cross.
f -John
3:16-All we must do is trust His death payment by believing that
Jesus is God who paid for all of our sin.
g-I
John 5:13-We can know we have eternal life now if we trust Him to get
us to heaven, because he is trustworthy.
C-Close:
1-Does it make sense to you?
2-Will you the best you know
how trust Jesus that way to get you to heaven?
Conclusion:
If you have never trusted Jesus to get
you to heaven, trust Him now.
If you have trusted Jesus, prepare
yourself to share the gospel with the lost.
Genesis 9
I-New Beginnings
A-V1-cf.
1:28-Same
purpose remains
B-V3-No
longer vegetarians
C-V6
1-Capital punishment
2-Image of God
a-cf.
1:27
b-Colossians
1:13-15
D-V11-Dispensation
of government
E-V18-Sons
of Noah
1-Shem-Father of Semitics
2-Ham-Egyptians, Assyrians,
Canaanites
3-Japheth-Europeans
II-Problems-Already failure
A-V20-22-Sin
of Noah
1-Drunken
2-Nudity
B-V22-Sin
of Ham-Disgraced his father
C-Results-Canaanites cursed
Genesis 8:21-22
I-V21-Problems
A-Imagination
1-6:5-original
problem
2-Jeremiah
9:14-Verification
3-II
Corinthians 10:5-The battle
4-Colossians
2:8-Philosophy
5-I
Timothy 6:20-Science falsely so called
6-Isaiah
55:8-9, 11-Application
B-Fragrance
1-
Revelation 8:3-6-cf.
6:9-10
2-
II Corinthians 2:14-17-Two
kinds
3-
II Thessalonians 1:4-11
A-V21-Not
smite the earth again with a flood
(May not have been the first time)
B-V22-Seasons
will be perpetual
(May have been the first time)
C-II
Peter 3:7-8
Genesis Chapter Eight
I-V1-Wind-Spirit
A-Genesis
1:2
B-John
3:8
C-Acts
2:2
II-V2-Review
A-Job
38:8-11
B-Psalm
104:5-9
III-V4-Ark
rested
A-7th month
B-Noah didn’t steer it
C-Therefore, God chose the place
IV-V5-Three
months later
V-V6-Another
month
VI-V7-13-Almost
a year
VII-V14-After
over 13 months they disembark (Six months after coming to rest)
VIII-V15-19-Narrative
XI-V20-Free
will offering (15%)
XII-V21-Man
unchanged
A-Imagination
1-6:5-Problem
imagination
2-Jeremiah
9:14
3-II
Corinthians 10:5
B-Smelling
1-II
Corinthians 2:14-17
2-Revelation
8:3-6 cf.
6:9-10 (II
Thessalonians 1:4-11)
XIII-V21-22-Promises
A-Not smite the earth a flood again
B-seasons will be perpetual
Genesis 7
I-V1
A-Righteous-Last man standing
1-Romans
3:10-None righteous
2-II
Corinthians 5:21-We are made righteous
3-Philppians
3:9-By faith
4-Romans
4:5-Without works
B-Come-Invitation
1-Isaiah
55:1-3-Bought without money
2-Matthew
12:28-Rest (Cease from work)
3-John
6:35-37-Promise of security
4-Revelation
22:17-Freely
II-V2-3
A-Clean-Seven pairs
B-Unclean-2 (Pairs)
III-V4-Universality
of the flood-Two opponents
A-Evolution
B-Uniformitarianism-II
Peter 3:3-7
1-V3-Scoffers
in the last days
2-V4-Uniformitarianism
3-V5-Heavens
of old (different than now)
4-V6-Then
flood
5-V7-Heavens
which are now
6-V8-9-Longsuffering
of God
IV-V5-10-Interim
of grace
V-V11-How the
flood came
A-Canopy of heaven opened
B-Fountains of deep broken up
C-Genesis
2:5-6-No rain heretofore
D-Psalm
104:2, 5-9
E-Job
38:4-9
VI-V12-16-God
shut the door cf.
John 10:9
VII-V17-20-Higher
than Everest
VIII-All killed but arkers
Genesis 6:5-ff
I-V5
A-Imagination-Jeremiah
9:13-14
B-Heart-Jeremiah
17:9
C-New testament-II
Corinthians 10:4-5
1-Imanginations-The enemy
a-Speculation
b-Assumption
c-Fantasy
2-Thoughts are for what we are
fighting.
II-V6-Repented
the Lord
A-Genesis
1:31-God�s first assessment
B-John
3:16-17-God�s
love does not change
C-John
3:36-He changes to be true to His love
III-V7-Man�s
tools also effected
IV-V8-Grace-How?
Hebrews 11:7
A-By faith
B-Heir-By inheritance
C-Righteousness by faith
1-Romans
4:5-Without works
2-Philippians
3:9-Righteousness found in Christ
V-V9
A-He was just
Galatians 2:16
B-He was perfect-Mature complete
C-In his generations-In relation to
his children
VI-V11-Results
A-Earth corrupt cf.
Romans 8:19-21
B-Filled with violence
VII-V14-22-The
ark
A-V14-Gopher
wood-Like plywood
B-V15-Dimentions
C-V16-Windows,
stories, and door
D-V17-God
was the author of this judgment
E-V18-For
their safety
F-V19-20-Animals
will come
G-V21-Food
H-V22-Obedience
Clarity, Heresy, and Blasphemy
I-II
Corinthians 2:11- _________________ devices
A-V6-10-Relationships
in the ________________
1-I
Timothy 6:1-Relationships can lead to blasphemy
a-Name of God (God who
saves and keeps)
b-His doctrine (Person
and work of Christ)
2-Romans
2:23-24-Relationship to the law
a-Galatians
2:16-Not justified by the law
b-Philippians
3:6-Can be blameless
B-V12-Furthermore-Gospel
_____________
II Corinthians 4:4
1-I
Corinthians 14:9-Not know what you are saying
2-II
Corinthians 11:3-Lack of simplicity corrupts gospel
II-Heresy
A-Matthew
7:14-God is
______________________
B-Galatians
5:20-Heresy
is from the works of the _____________
C-Titus
3:10-Heretics to be _____________
D-II
Peter 2:1-Heretic denies ______________
of Christ
1-Matthew
7:21-22-What they do
2-John
6:39-40-God�s will
a-V39-For
Jesus
b-V40-For
us
III-Blasphemy-�The act of claiming for oneself the attributes or
________________ of God� (Ex.
John 6:39)
A-Goal ( _________________ ) of Satan
1-Revelation
13:1, 5-6
2-Revelation
17:3
B-
John 10:33-They knew what it was
C-Acts
13:45-Speaking against ____________________
D-Acts
18:5-6-Speaking against doctrine of ______________
IV-Summary: Satan�s steps
A-Attack on
_______________________ in the church
B-Attack on you
_______________
C-Attack on
___________________ (Compromise)
D-Attack on
___________________ (Heresy)
E-Attack on doctrine of
___________________ (Blasphemy)
Conclusion:
Let us
live a life so that we can witness with clarity lest we fall into heresy and
cause others to blaspheme.
Genesis Chapter Five and Six
I-Genesis 5
A-V18-24-Enoch
B-V25-27-Methuselah
C-V28-32-Noah
II-Genesis 6
A-V1-
cf. 4:16-4:24-Cain�s
descendants (men)
B-V2-Sons
of God
1-Saved men (Marrying unsaved
women)
a-4:26-these
called on the LORD
b-Romans
10:13-So they were saved
c-John
1:12-They were sons of God
d-Hosea
1:11
e-I
John 2:1
2-Failure in first purpose cf.
Ephesians 6:4
3-Angels
a-Hebrews
1:5
b-Job
1:5-6
c-Job
2:1-3
d-Job
38:7-8
C-V3-Longsuffering
1-I
Peter 3:20
2-II
Peter 3:4-10
D-V4-The
giants
1-Sons of God came after the
giants
2- Giants were after the flood
a-Numbers
13:33
b-Deuteronomy
2:10-11
E-V5
1-Imagination-Jeremiah
9:13-14
2-Heart-Jeremiah
17:9
F-V6-7-Repented
the Lord Cf.-II Cor.
7:9-10
1-Genesis
1:31-His first assessment
2-John
3:36-Basis for changing His mind
G-But
Noah found grace. How?
Hebrews 11:7
Genesis Chapter Three
I-V1
A-Subtlety of Satan cf.
II Corinthians 11:3
B-1st step of
temptation-create doubt
II-V2-3-2nd
step-Added to God�s Word
A-cf.
2:17
B-Jesus� knowledge of Word
Psalm 119:11
1-Accuracy-Revelation
22:18-19
a-Atheists-Take away from
God�s Word
b-Religion- Adds to God�s
Word
2-Purpose:
Isaiah 55:11
III-V4-Lie-John
8:44 (Explanation of death)
IV-V5-Experience
based philosophy
V-V6-Areas
of temptation
A-I
John 2:15-16-three areas
B-Matthew
4:1-11-Temptation of Christ
VI-V7-Results
A-Knew sin (Shame-covered shame)
B-Tried to hide sin and shame
VII-V8-Separation
from God (Death)
VIII-V9-10-
A-Romans
3:10-11- No man seeks God
B-John
4:23-24-God is seeking us
IX-V11-13-Passing
the buck
A-Not taking responsibility for
actions
B-Blaming others
C-Blaming God
X-V14-24-Consequences
of sin
XI-V15,
21-Provision for sin
The Reaction of Wise Men
(Proverbs 9:10)
�Dedication is doing anything and
everything for the Lord� (Ecclesiastes
5:4-6)
I-History
A-V1-Why
Jerusalem? Scripture cf.
Daniel 9:25
B-V2-Why
the star? Numbers
24:17
C-V3-6-Where?
Micah 5:2
D-V7,
16- When?
__________ years previous
E-V9-
________________ star
II-V11-Application
A-Came cf.
John 6:35-40
B-Fell down
1-Matthew
21:42-44
2-I
Peter 2:2-6
3-Romans
9:33
a-Ephesians
2:8-9
b-Romans
3:27-28
C-Worshipped Him. How? ______________
1-Gold-King-Give Him rulership
2-Frankincense-Prayer-Constant
communication
3-Myrrh-Share His sacrifice
D-Summery-3 steps
1-Lay the groundwork by a
different life (Conviction)
2-Open the door using tools
(prayerfully)
3-Share the gospel (this is
your goal) Proverbs
11:30
Conclusion:
Dedicate yourself to:
(1)
Demonstrate the convicting Christian
life
(2)
Give the gospel
(3)
Share the gospel
The Reaction of Wise Men
(Proverbs 9:10)
�Dedication is doing anything and
everything for the Lord� (Ecclesiastes
5:4-6)
I-History
A-V1-Why
Jerusalem? Scripture cf.
Daniel 9:25
B-V2-Why
the star? Numbers
24:17
C-V3-6-Where?
Micah 5:2
D-V7,
16- When? 2 years previous
E-V9-Wandering
star
II-V11-Application
A-Came cf.
John 6:35-40
B-Fell down
1-Matthew
21:42-44
2-I
Peter 2:2-6
3-Romans
9:33
a-Ephesians
2:8-9
b-Romans
3:27-28
C-Worshipped Him. How? Gifts
1-Gold-King-Give Him rulership
2-Frankincense-Prayer-Constant
communication
3-Myrrh-Share His sacrifice
D-Summery-3 steps
1-Lay the groundwork by a
different life (Conviction)
2-Open the door using tools
(prayerfully)
3-Share the gospel (this is
your goal) Proverbs
11:30
Conclusion:
Dedicate yourself to:
(1)
Demonstrate the convicting Christian
life
(2)
Give the gospel
(3)
Share the gospel
Luke 2:1-7
The Trouble with Traditions
I-Introduction-Colossians
2:8
A-
_____________ of tradition
B-
______________ the historicity of the
Bible
II-Text:
: Luke 2:1-7
A-V1-2-History
B-V3-Why
go? ________________ tax
C-V4-Joseph
1-Had property in Bethlehem
2-Was heir to the throne of
Israel
3-Why Nazareth?
4-Micah
5:2-Prophecy of Bethlehem (Right place)
a-The ruler of Israel
would come from there
b-He would come from
everlasting
D-V5-Importance
of � _______________ � (revisited)
1-Not: Pledged, engaged,
promised, or fianc�e
2-Must have wife and espoused
or betrothed
a-Accuracy of the Bible
b-Change one place you
have to change others
E-V6-Right
___________________
1-Galatians
4:4
2-Daniel
9:25-26
a-V25-Very
year foretold
b-V26-Before
the destruction of the temple
F-V7
1-The inn
a-katalume
b-Not: pandoxeion
2-Manger-More like a corral
III-Application
A-Trust the
_______________
of the Bible
C-Trust the
_______________
of the Bible
1-The plan of salvation
2-The purpose of
salvation
Conclusion:
Trust the
Bible: not tradition
Trust
Christ�s provision for salvation and the Christian life
Luke 2:1-7
I-Introduction-Colossians
2:8
A-Avoid tradition
B-Trust the historicity of the Bible
A-V1-2-History
B-V3-Why
go? Property tax
C-V4-Joseph
1-Had property in Bethlehem
2-Was heir to the throne of
Israel
3-Why Nazareth?
4-Micah
5:2-Prophecy of Bethlehem
a-The ruler of Israel
would come from there
b-He would come from
everlasting
D-V5-Importance
of �espoused� (revisited)
1-Not: Pledged, engaged,
promised, or fianc�e
2-Must have wife and espoused
or betrothed
a-Accuracy of the Bible
b-Change one place you
have to change others
E-V6-right
time
1-Galatians
4:4
2-Daniel
9:25-26
a-V25-Very
year foretold
b-V26-Before
the destruction of the temple
F-V7
1-The inn
a-katalume
b-Not: pandoxeion
2-Manger-More like a corral
III-Application
A-Trust the accuracy of the Bible
B-Trust the historicity of the Bible
C-Trust the plan of the Bible
1-The plan of salvation
2-The purpose of
salvation
Trust the Bible: not tradition
Trust Christ�s provision for salvation
and the Christian life
Impossibilities
I-Luke
1:26-37-The angel and Mary
A-V26-
____________ month
B-27-Importance
of term � ________________ �
C-V28-30-
______________ = grace or mercy
D-V31-
_____________ of Jesus
1-He is God
2-He is the Savior and Keeper
E-V32-36-Narrative
F-V37-God
and ____________________
II-Luke
17:1-Offences ________________
come
A-People
_______________ offend you
B-You
___________ offend people (Romans
12:18)
C-You have offended
_______________
1-Romans
3:10-None are righteous
2-Romans
3:23-All have sinned
III-Luke
18:24-27-Impossible for man- _____________
God
A-V24-26-Salvation
is impossible for man
B-V27-Salvation
is possible for __________ to
accomplish
1-Titus
3:5-Not by works of righteousness
2-Acts
4:12-No other name by which to be saved
>If there
is another way-Then Jesus lied-John
15:6
IV-Mark
9:23-Condition- ______________
A-Ephesians
2:8-9-Saved by
_____________
B-Romans
4:21- _________________ of
faith
V-Why
believe?
A-Hebrews
6:17-18-God _________________
lie
1-Titus
1:2-In hope of ________________
2-I
John 5:9-13-Unbelief calls _______________
a liar
B-Hebrews
11:6-It�s the only way to ______________
God
1-Revelation
4:11-The purpose for His creation
2-Hebrews
10:38-39-No _____________ in
unbelief
VI-Hebrews
10:3-4- _______________________ by
the law
A-Leviticus
4:7- ______________ gave us
the law
B-Romans
3:19-20,28-Not saved by the law
VII-Hebrews
6:4-6-Impossible to get saved _____________
A-Hebrews
6:1-Repent of what?
B-Hebrews
10:10, 14. 18 -This is why
Conclusion
It is
impossible for man to do anything to save himself or keep himself saved.
We must
trust Jesus to do that for us.
Impossibilities
I-Luke 1:26-37-The
angel and Mary
A-V26-6th
month
B-27-Importance
of term �espoused�
C-V28-30-Favor
= grace or mercy
D-V31-Name
of Jesus
1-He is God
2-He is the Savior and Keeper
E-V32-36-Narrative
F-V37-God
and impossibilities
II-Luke 17:1-Offences
will come
A-People will offend you
B-You will offend people (Romans
12:18)
C-You have offended God
1-Romans
3:10-None are righteous
2-Romans
3:23-All have sinned
III-Luke 18:24-27-Impossible
for man-not God
A-V24-26-Salvation
is impossible for man
B-V27-Salvation
is possible for God to accomplish
1-Titus
3:5-Not by works of righteousness
2-Acts
4:12-No other name by which to be saved
>If there is another way-Then Jesus lied-John
14:6
IV-Mark 9:23-Condition-Believe
A-Ephesians
2:8-9-Saved by faith
B-Romans
4:21-Definition of faith
V-Why believe?
A-Hebrews
6:17-18-God cannot lie
1-Titus
1:2-In hope of salvation
2-I
John 5:9-13-Unbelief calls God a liar
B-Hebrews
11:6-It�s the only way to please God
1-Revelation
4:11-The purpose for His creation
2-Hebrews
10:38-39-No pleasure in unbelief
A-Leviticus
4:7-God gave us the law
B-Romans
3:19-20,28-Not saved by the law
VII-Hebrews 6:4-6-Impossible
to get saved again
A-Hebrews
6:1-Repent of what?
B-Hebrews 10:10, 14.
18 -This is why
Conclusion
It is impossible for man to do anything to save himself or keep himself
saved.
We must trust Jesus to do that for us.
Matthew 1:18-25
The Marriage of Mary and Joseph
I-V18-19-Historical
background
A-Marriage
1-Many engagements or promises
2-John
3:29-Friend of the bridegroom-Genesis
24:10-61
3-Ezekiel
15:8-Vow
4-Deuteronomy
20:7-Time of separation
5-John
14:2-3-Goes to prepare a place for his bride
6-Matthew
25:1-13-Processional
7- Bride�s gown
a-
Revelation 19:8
b-
Ephesians 5:25-27
8-Wedding garment
a-
Matthew 22:10-14-No garment
b-
Revelation 16:15-Shame
B-Translation application
1-Engaged or promised instead
of espoused or married
2-Fiance� instead of husband or
wife
II-V20-25-Doctrine
of Christ
A-V21-Jesus
means Savior and keeper
B-V23-Jesus
means God cf. Isaiah
7:14
1-Not young woman
2-Must be a sign
3-He is God with us
C-V25-Must
believe on His name
1-Acts
4:12-He is the only Savior
2-I
John 5:13-Results of believing on His name
Know you are going to heaven
a-Know-Not hope, guess,
maybe, or wish
b-Have-Right now
c-Eternal-have it forever
Conclusion:
We must trust His Word in the in the
Christian life.
We must trust His name to have eternal
life.
Dedication
I-Luke
2:21-35-God�s ______________
A-Commentary
1-V30-Seen
salvation
2-V31-ALL
people (In general)
3-V32-Gentiles
(In particular)
B-God�s trust of His own
_________________
1-V21-His
name cf. Matthew
1:21,23
a-V21-He
would do what it took to save us
b-V23-He
is God
2-Application
a-Acts
4:12-Salvation is through faith in Christ alone.
b-I
John 5:13-Results-Know
you are going to heaven
C-Man trusted with ________________
salvation
1-I
Thessalonians 2:4-Put in trust with the gospel
2-I
Corinthians 9:16-17-Dispensation entrusted to us
II-To
whom? Our ___________________ first
A-Ephesians
6:4- _____________ job cf.
Genesis 6:2,4
B-I
Timothy 4:12-13-Be an ____________________
1-V12-In
our life
2-V13-In
our church
3-Three areas
a-Church cf.
Hebrews 10:25
b-Family
c-Education
d-God-fearing-What is
that?
C-Not:
1-Social
a-Proverbs
16:7-Live at peace
b-Proverbs
3:3-4-favor with God and man
2-Political
a-Acts
23:5
b-Romans
13;1-Be subject to the higher powers
3-Financial-Matthew
6:33-Seek first the Kingdom
III-Proverbs
22:6-Train up a child in the way he should go
Conclusion:
We need
to dedicate ourselves to be teachers and Godly examples.
By our
words, lifestyle, love of one another, in our spiritual relationship with
God, by faith inn Christ as our Savior, In purity, and in faithfulness to
the church.
Dedication
I-Luke
2:21-35-God�s trust
A-Commentary
1-V30-Seen
salvation
2-V31-ALL
people (In general)
3-V32-Gentiles
(In particular)
B-God�s trust in His own infancy
1-V21-His
name cf. Matthew
1:21,23
a-V21-He
would do what it took to save us
b-V23-He
is God
2-Application
a-Acts
4:12-Salvation is through faith in Christ alone.
b-I
John 5:13-Results-Know
you are going to heaven
C-Man trusted with other�s salvation
1-I
Thessalonians 2:4-Put in trust with the gospel
2-I
Corinthians 9:16-17-Dispensation entrusted to us
II-To whom? Our children
first
A-Ephesians
6:4-main job cf.
Genesis 6:2,4
B-I
Timothy 4:12-13-Be an example
1-V12-In
our life
2-V13-In
our church
3-Three areas
a-Church cf.
Hebrews 10:25
b-Family
(1)
Proverbs, 6:20,
(2)
10:1;
(3)
1:8
c-Education
(1)Proverbs
1;7;
(2)
9:10
d-God-fearing-What is
that?
(1)
Proverbs 8:13
(2)
Proverbs 15;33
C-Not:
1-Social
a-Proverbs
16:7-Live at peace
b-Proverbs
3:3-4-favor with God and man
2-Political
a-Acts
23:5
b-Romans
13;1-Be subject to the higher powers
3-Financial-Matthew
6:33-Seek first the Kingdom
III-Proverbs
22:6-Train up a child in the way he should go
Conclusion:
We need to dedicate
ourselves to be teachers and Godly examples.
By our words,
lifestyle, love of one another, in our spiritual relationship with God, by
faith inn Christ as our Savior, In purity, In faithfulness to the church,
Unthankfulness
Romans 1:19-32
Descent to destruction
I-V19-20-What
God has done
A-V19-
_____________ God revealed Himself
1-In Man- God consciousness
2-Unto man-Through nature
B-V20-
____________ was revealed
1-Invisible things
Hebrews 11:3
2-Eternity of God
3-Power (Omnipotence)
4-Godhead (Omniscience
II-V21-23-The
cause of the descent
A-V21
1-They knew God cf.
V19-20
2-Did not glorify God
3-Were unthankful (Ungrateful)
4-Became vain in their
imaginations
III-The
descent begins
A-V22-Became
_______________
Psalm 14:1
B-V23-Chosen
origin
C-V24-God�s
reaction
D-V25-The
basic sin
E-V26-Manifestation
of sin
1-God lets them go
2-Fell into lesbianism
3-V27-Homosexual
men
4-V28-Reaction
to God & by God
5-V29-31-Specific
sins
F-V32-God�s
ultimate response (Worthy of
____________ )
IV-What
is God�s purpose
A-II
Peter 3:9-10-He is giving them a chance
B-Acts
17:24-31-Looking forward to the judgment
C-II
Corinthians 4:15-All things for ______________
sake
D-Philippians
4:7-Therefore give thanks in ________________
Conclusion:
The
degradation of the unthankful when compared to the praise of the thankful is
a powerful enough witness to convince even the reprobate mind.
There is
always hope for the lost.
Unthankfulness
Romans 1:19-32
Descent to destruction
I-V19-20-What
God has done
A-V19-How
God revealed Himself
1-In Man God consciousness
2-Unto man-Through nature
a-Psalm
19:1-The heavens declare the glory of God
b-Hebrews
3:3- The Creator is greater than His creation
B-V20-What
was revealed
1-Invisible things
Hebrews 11:3
2-Eternity of God
3-Power (Omnipotence)
4-Godhead (Omniscience
II-V21-23-The
cause of the descent
A-V21
1-They knew God cf.
V19-20
2-Did not glorify God
3-Were unthankful (Ungrateful)
4-Became vain in their
imaginations
a-Genesis
6:5
b-Jeremiah
9:13-16
III-The descent begins
A-V22-Became
fools Psalm 14:1
B-V23-Chosen
origin
C-V24-Gid�s
reaction
D-V25-The
basic sin
E-V26-Manifestation
of sin
1-God lets them go
2-Fell into lesbianism
3-V27-Homosexual
men
4-V28-Reaction
to God & by God
5-V29-31-Specific
sins
F-V32-God�s
ultimate response (Worthy of death)
IV-What is God�s purpose
A-II
Peter 3:9-10-He is giving them a chance
B-Acts
17:24-31-Looking forward to the judgment
C-II
Corinthians 4:15-All things for our sakes
D-Philippians
4:7-Therefore give thanks in everything
Conclusion:
The degradation of the
unthankful when compared to the praise of the thankful is a powerful enough
witness to convince even the reprobate mind.
There is always hope for
the lost.
Romans 5:6-10
I-V6-Christ
died for the ungodly
A-Without strength
1-No strength in faith
2-No strength in character
a-Not seeking
b-Not sorrowing
c-Not surrendering
B-In
due time
1-Galatians
4:4-5-Right time for His coming
a-Daniel
9:25-26-The very time prophesied
b-Romans
3:23-26-For all time cf.
Hebrews 10:14
2-Romans
3:10-11-For ungodly
A-V7-Not
many would died for their friends
B-V8-Died
for bad people- Why?
Romans 6:23
III-V9
A-Being-It
is true of the present
B-Justified
1-Happened in t he past
2-Means �To be declared righteous�
C-By
His blood
D-Shall
be saved
1-Shall be-Future effect
2-Saved-Resulting from past finished event
3-Saved-Meaning �Delivered�
4-Wrath-cf.
John 3:36
5-How? Through Him
A-Reconciled-back
into right relationship
B-Being
reconciled
1-Being-Present condition
2-Reconciled-Based upon past event
C-Shall
be saved
1-Shall be-future condition
2-Reconciled Based upon past action
Conclusion:
�Let
us make sure that we understand and accept the provision that Christ made
for us when He died on the cross�
Our
Inheritance
I-Galatians
3:26, 29-Heirs of God
A-V26-Children
of God by ____________________
B-V29-
______________________ of God
II-I
Peter 1:3-5- ____________________ inheritance
A-V3-Our
hope
B-V4
C-V5-How
III-Galatians
4:1-6-Adoption
A-V5-Adoption
B-V6-receive
the Spirit
C-V7-We
are an _____________________ of God
IV-Romans
8:14-17- ________________ heirs with Christ-Philippians
3:9
V-Ephesians
1:13-14-Inheritance of the Spirit
A-V13-Our
seal (signet ring)
B-V14-Earnest
payment of _______________________
VI-Ephesians
4:7-12-Spirit gives gifts
A-V8-Gave
gifts to men
B-V11-These
were services ______________________
C-V12-For
the work of the ministry
VII-Colossians
3:24-Inheritance
A-For Reward (I
Corinthians 3:14-Rewards are by ________________ )
B-For service
VIII-Mark
10-Rich young ruler
A-V17-How
to inherit eternal life
B-V24-27-With
men it is __________________________
C-V29-
___________________ for reward
D-V30-Now
is the time
E-Matthew
19:29-Eternal life is by ____________________
IX-Luke
15:11-24-Prodigal son
A-V12-Received
his ____________________________
B-V22-Received
C-V30-Thy
living
X-Luke
16:9-16-Application
A-V9-
_______________________ of receiving material goods
B-V10-
__________________________________ of
stewards
C-V11-12-Warning
Explanation:
On earth
we receive a physical portion of our inheritance to invest in God�s work so
that we may earn our own rewards.
In heaven
we receive a joint, unconditional, eternal inheritance, because we are
positionally in Christ.
Conclusion:
Let us be
careful not to waste the gifts God gives us for His service least we
squander our chance to receive eternal rewards.
Our Inheritance
I-Galatians 3:26, 29-Heirs
of God
A-V26-Children
of God by faith
B-V29-Heirs
of God
1-Requires birth-John
3:3, 6
2-Requires death
a-Romans
5:8-Christ died
b-Hebrews
9:16-17
3-Requires a will-John
6:40
II-I Peter 1:3-5-Heavenly
inheritance
A-V3-Our
hope
B-V4
1-Inheritance
2-In heaven (Spiritual)
C-V5-How
1-Kept
2-By power of God
3-Through faith
4-Unto salvation
5-Until last time
III-Galatians 4:1-6-Adoption
A-V5-Adoption
B-V6-receive
the Spirit
C-V7-We
are an heir of God
IV-Romans 8:14-17-Joint
heirs with Christ-Philippians
3:9
V-Ephesians 1:13-14-Inheritance
of the Spirit
A-V13-Our
seal (signet ring)
B-V14-Earnest
payment of inheritance
VI-Ephesians 4:7-12-Spirit
gives gifts
A-V8-Gave
gifts to men
B-V11-These
were services opportunities
C-V12-For
the work of the ministry
VII-Colossians 3:24-Inheritance
A-For Reward (I
Corinthians 3:14-Rewards are by works)
B-For service
VIII-Mark 10-Rich
young ruler
A-V17-How
to inherit eternal life
B-V24-27-With
men it is impossible
C-V29-Work
for reward
D-V30-Now
is the time
E-Matthew
19:29-Eternal life is by inheritance
IX-Luke 15:11-24-Prodigal
son
A-V12-Received
his inheritance
B-V22-Received
1-Robe-Righteousness (Philippians
3:9)
2-Ring-Authority (Ephesians
1:13)
3-Shoes-Message (Romans
10:15)
C-V30-Thy
living
X-Luke 16:9-16-Application
A-V9-Purpose
of receiving material goods
B-V10-Requirement
of stewards
C-V11-12-Warning
Explanation:
On earth we receive a physical portion
of our inheritance to invest in God�s work so that we may earn our own
rewards.
In heaven we receive a joint,
unconditional, eternal inheritance, because we are positionally in Christ.
Let us be careful not to waste the
gifts God gives us for His service least we squander our chance to receive
eternal rewards.
Satan's Devices
I-Satan-II
Corinthians 2:11 (p.1201)
A-II
Corinthians 4:3-4-What he ________________
1-Not make known the gospel
2-Not make clear the gospel
3-Not make credible the gospel
B- ____________________
1-Action-Use of the tongue
(Fourth step of sin)
a-Seeing
b-Hearing
c-Thinking
d-Speaking
2-Attitude-
II Corinthians 2:7,
10-11- Lack of forgiveness
A-Matthew
6:14-15- _______________ upon
our forgiving (p. 996)
B-Matthew
18:21-35- _________________
C-Luke
23:34-Extended apart from ______________
(p. 1094)
D-Acts
13:38-39- ______________ (p. 1146)
E-Colossians
1:14- _________________ forgiveness (p. 1224)
F-I
John 1:3-9- _________________ (p. 1266)
G-James
5:16- _________________ (p. 1258)
H-James
5:14-15- ________________
III-We can conquer _____________________
A-II
Corinthians 2:14-Through Him alone
B-Ecclesiastes
10:1-Your attitude can _____________ (p. 719)
C-I
Corinthians 15:54-57-Let us have the ______________
1-V54-57
a-He has the power
b-We have the
inevitability
2-V58-Therefore:
a-Be steadfast and
un-moveable
b-Always abounding
3-Labor is not in vain
Conclusion:
Don�t
give Satan control of your life through lack of
forgiveness.
Satan's Devices
I-Satan-II
Corinthians 2:11
A-II
Corinthians 4:3-4-What he desires
1-Not make known the gospel
2-Not make clear the gospel
3-Not make credible the gospel
B-Devices
1-Action-Use of the tongue (Fourth step of sin)
a-Seeing
b-Hearing
c-Thinking
d-Speaking
2-Attitude-
II Corinthians 2:7,10-11- Un-forgiveness
II-Truth about forgiveness of God
A-Matthew
6:14-15-Conditional upon our forgiving
B-Matthew
18:21-35-Reversable
C-Luke
23:34-Extended apart from salvation
D-Acts
13:38-39-Order
E-Colossians
1:14-Continued forgiveness
F-I
John 1:3-9-Purpose
G-James
5:16-Method
H-James
5:14-15-Results
III-We can conquer Satan
A-II
Corinthians 2:14-Through Him alone
B-Ecclesiastes
10:1-Your attitude can stink
C-I
Corinthians 15:54-57-Let us have the victory
1-V54-57
a-He has the power
b-We have the inevitability
2-V58-Therefore:
a-Be steadfast and un-moveable
b-Always abounding
3-Labor is not in vain
Conclusion:
Don�t give Satan control of your life
through lack of forgiveness.
Lesson in Humility
II Corinthians 12:1-21 (p. 1208)
I-V1-4-The out of body experience
A-V1-2-cf.
Acts 14:19-Caught
up into _________________
B-V3-4-Caught
up into ______________
II-V5-21-His
glory
A-V5-6-His
glorification is in _____________ cf.
Matthew 6:2
B-V7-Thorn
in the _____________
1-His eyesight?
a-Galatians
4:15-cf.
Matthew 5:29
b-Galatians
6:11-How large a letter
2-Messenger of Satan (Judaizers)
a-
II Corinthians 11:13-15
b-
Ex.
Job 1:5
C-V8-9-Means
of ____________ and ____________
D-V10-
________________
1-Infirmities
2-Reproach
3-Necessities
4-Persecutions
5-Distress cf.
II Corinthians
8:8-9, 17-18
E-V12-He�d
been a good ______________ to
them
F-V13-Not
to receive support was
_______________
G-V14-18-Goal-
________________ welfare
H-V19-
_________________
I-V20-
_____________________ against
1-Debates
2-Envyings
3-Wraths-Proverbs
22:24
4-Strife
5-Backbiting (Back turned)
6-Whisperings cf.
Proverbs 16:28
7-Swellings
8-Tumults
J-V21-One
sin leads to ______________
III-Psalm
119:71
A-
___________________ to be
afflicted
B-Purpose-To
_________________ His statutes
C-Matthew
5:11-12-Avenue of _____________________
Conclusion:
Let us be
encouraged when God allows Satan to send a thorn in the flesh to teach us of
His grace and bless us.
What Is Sin?
The Law of Liberty
I-Sin principles
A-James
4:7- Knowing to do good and not doing it
(Like church)
B-I
Thessalonians 5:22-The appearance of evil
(Like virgin drinks) cf.
II Samuel 16:7
C-I
Corinthians 6:12-Being brought under the power
(Like coke) p. 1188 cf.
Romans 6:16 p.1174
D-Romans
13:14-Making provision for the flesh p. 1181
E-Romans
14:16-Let not your good be evil spoken of
II-Law of Love
A-Romans
14:17-23
1-V19
a-Follow peace (To
follow, someone must lead)
b-Edify-Build up (Talking
about someone is sin)
2-V21-Anything
that causes your brother to stumble
3-V23-When
in doubt-Leave it out
a-If you have to lie
about it-It's a sin
b-If you have to hide
it-It's a sin
c-If you can�t talk about
around some people-It's a sin
B-I
Corinthians 8:8-13 p. 1190
1-V8-Nothing
wrong in itself
2-V9-12-Leading
others to do something they think is wrong
3-V13-Eat
no flesh if it will offend
C-I
Corinthians 10:23-33
1-V23
a-May be lawful
b-Does it edify-Does it
build up the church and others
2-V24we
are to seek profit for others
3-V25-28-Don�t
plead ignorance
a-V25-Temple
market
b-V26-27-Ignorance
is bliss
c-V28-Change
your behavior
4-V29-we
must live by other people's conscience
5-V31-Do
ALL to glory God cf.
Colossians 3:17,23
6-V32-No
cliques
7-V33
Conclusion
a-Please ALL men
b-In ALL things
c-Don�t seek your own way
d-Seek the profit of
others
e-Purpose:
(1)
That-purpose
(2)
Lose may be saved
Let us strive to please all others in all things so that lost people will
come to know Christ.
Lesson in Humility
I-V1-4-The
out of body experience
A-V1-2-cf.
Acts 14:19-Caught
up into heaven
B-V3-4-Caught
up into Paradise
II-V5-21-His
glory
A-V5-6-His
glorification is in heaven cf.
Matthew 6:2
B-V7-Thorn
in the flesh
1-His eyesight?
a-Galatians
4:15-cf.
Matthew 5:29
b-Galatians
6:11-Ho9w large a letter
2-Messenger of Satan (Judaizers)
c-
II Corinthians 11:13-15
d-
Ex.
Job 1:5
C-V8-9-Means
of grace and reward
D-V10-Thorns
1-Infirmities
2-Reproach
3-Necessities
4-Persecutions
5-Distress cf.
II Corinthians
8:8-9, 17-18
E-V12-He�d
been a good example to them
F-V13-Not
to receive support was wrong
G-V14-18-Goal-Other�s
welfare
H-V19-Priority
I-V20-Warning
against
1-Debates
2-Envyings
3-Wraths-Proverbs
22:24
4-Strife
5-Backbiting (Back turned
6-Whisperings cf.
Proverbs 16:28
7-Swellings
8-Tumults
J-V21-One
sin leads to another
III-Psalm
119:71
A-Good
to be afflicted
B-Purpose-To
learn His statutes
C-Matthew
5:11-12-Avenue of blessings
Conclusion:
Let us be encouraged when God allows
Satan to send a thorn in the flesh to teach us of His grace and bless us.
Redeeming the Time
I-Acts 20:13
p. 1156
A-Used all actions and activities for
__________
purposes
B-Urgency-Not much
_______________ left
1-V16
2-V17-Made
use of layover
3-V18-Put
ministry first
4-V19-served
the Lord-How? (preparation)
5-V20-What
did he do?
6-V21-Unbiased-No
cliques
7-V22-23-Fearlessly
8-V24-faithful
until the end
II-II
Peter 3:12-14
p. 1265
A-V12-Making
_______________
1-In view of the end
2-There is a real urgency
(Priority)
B-V13-Look
for _______________ cf.
Matthew 6:19-21
C-V14-So
be ___________________ for your
eternal future
III-Ephesians
5:14-17 p. 1219
A-V14-
_________________ up and bear fruit
B-V15-Walk
around looking for ____________________
C-V16-Don�t
waste ___________________
time
1-Quit wasting time
2-You don�t have much time left
IV-Colossians 4:2-6
p. 1227
A-V2-3-Subject
for _________________
B-V4-What
we ______________ to do
C-V5-Don�t
waste _________________ (Be smart)
D-V6-you
______________________
1-Be careful how you speak
2-Be careful what you speak
V-Revelation 2:1-5
A-
____________________
B-
____________________
your priorities
C-
____________________ to do the first
works
Conclusion
Since we have very little time left, we need to make good use
Redeeming the Time
I-Acts
20:13 p. 1156
II-II
Peter 3:12-14
p. 1265
III-Ephesians
5:14-17 p. 1219
IV-Colossians
4:2-6 p. 1227
V-Revelation
2:15
Conclusion
Since we have very little time left, we need to make good use of it.
Christ's second coming
I-The Trump of God
A-I
Corinthians 15:51-52
1-V51-All
will be changed
2-V52-
a-A moment (One)
b-Twinkling (Rapid)
c-At the last trump
B-I
Thessalonians 4:13-5:4
1-V13-Sleep
2-V14-Promise
to believers (Only)
3-V15-Not
prevent (Preceed)
4-V16
a-Trump of God (Revelation
4:1)
b-Dead rise first (Before
reunion)
5-V17-Reunion
in the air
6-5:1-4-We
are not in darkness
C-Acts
1:6-11
1-V11-He
will return
2-V7-Times
and seasons put in His power
3-V8-He
gives us the power -I
Corinthians 2:9-10
II-What trumpet
A-Leviticus
23:24-Feast of trumpets
B-Days of creation
1-Hosea
6:1-2; 5:15
a-6:1-2-2
days-2,000 yrs.
b-5:15-Their
offense
2-Hebrews
3:17-4:10
a-V17-19-Did
not enter, because of unbelief
b-4:1-2-They
received the gospel
c-V3-This
was His plan from the beginning
d-V4-Speaking
of the seventh day of creation
e-V5-9-Day
of rest is yet future
>Point: We are fast approaching the time
III-Challenge: II
Peter 3:8-14
A-V8-1,000
years = one day
B-V9-God
is patiently waiting
C-V10-Day
of judgment will come
IV-V11-14-
What should we then do?
Meat (Maturity)
Continued
I-Review
A-Milk- _____________________ (Not
necessarily carnal)
1-Repentance (Recognition)
2-Faith (Salvation)
3-Baptism (Dedication)
4-Laying on of hands
(Ordination or designation)
5-Resurrection (Transformation)
6-Judgment (Commendation)
B-Meat ( ____________________ )
1-Eternal Security
2-Rewards
3-Immutability of God
II-Priesthood of
Christ
A-6:20-He is our ____________________
B-after the order of
___________________
III-Tithing
A-Genesis 14:16-20
1-Abraham tithed
a-Before the law
b-Before the temple
2-Melchisedek blessed him
B-Proverbs 3:9-10
1-V9
a-Honor-Pay
b-Substance-What you have
(Property)
c-Increase-Income
d-Firstfruits-Before any
payments
2-V10-Results-Blessing
C-Malachi 3:8-10
1-V8-Robbed God in tithes and
offerings
2-V9-That�s why you are cursed
3-V10-Avenue of blessing
D-Luke 6:38-Good
_____________________
E-II Corinthians 9:6 cf. Galatians
6:7 _______________________
IV-In view of His
soon coming
A-Matthew 24:27-30-His
_______________________________
B-Matthew 25: 14-30-
_________________ in the Lord�s work
Conclusion:
Let us invest God's
goods in God's work so God's church can grow, and we can receive God's
blessing.
Meat (Maturity)
Continued
I-Review
A-Milk- Immature (Not necessarily
carnal)
1-Repentance (Recognition)
2-Faith (Salvation)
3-Baptism (Dedication)
4-Laying on of hands
(Ordination or designation)
5-Resurrection (Transformation)
6-Judgment (Commendation)
B-Meat (Maturity)
1-Eternal Security
2-Rewards
3-Immutability of God
II-Priesthood of
Christ
A-6:20-He
is our priest
B-after the order of Melchisedec
III-Tithing
A-Genesis
14:16-20
1-Abraham tithed
a-Before the law
b-Before the temple
2-Melchisedek blessed him
B-Proverbs
3:9-10
1-V9
a-Honor-Pay
b-Substance-What you have
(Property)
c-Increase-Income
d-Firstfruits-Before any
payments
2-V10-Results-Blessing
C-Malachi
3:8-10
1-V8-Robbed
God in tithes and offerings
2-V9-that�s
why you are cursed
3-V10-Avenue
of blessing
D-Luke
6:38-God measure
E-II
Corinthians 9:6 cf.
Galatians 6:7
Reaping
IV-In view of His
soon coming
A-Matthew
24:27-30-His coming
B-Matthew
25: 14-30-Encouragement to invest in the Lord�s work
Let us invest God's
goods in God's work so God's church can grow, and we can receive God's
blessing.
Desire for the Word
I-I
Peter 2:1-2
A-V1-
________________________ to
growth
1-Malice-Hurting others
2-Guile-Deceitfulness
3-Hypocrisies-Two-facedness
4-Envies-Wanting the prestige
or position of others
5-Evil speakings-Talking bad
about others
B-V2-
________________ the Word so you
can grow
II-I
Corinthians 3:1-3- _________________
to growth
A-V1-They
were spiritual babies
B-V2-Not
able to understand and apply meat
C-V3-
________________ (Fleshly)
1-Envying
2-Strife (Proverbs)
a-15:18-Wrath
b-16:28-Froward
whisperer
c-22:10-Need
to cast them out
d-26:17-None
of your business
e-28:25-Proud
heart
3-Divisions-Influence
separation in church (other)
A-V15-
_____________________ of study
B-V16-
_____________ profane and vain
babblings
IV-Ephesians
4:15
A-V14-
____________ follow every wind
of doctrine
B-V15-Way
to ___________________ up
1-Speak the truth (Witness)
2-In love
3-In Him-Speak about Christ
Conclusion
The purpose of growth is
to better speak the truth of the gospel.
Desire for the Word
I-I
Peter 2:1-2
A-V1-Prerequisites
to growth
1-Malice-Hurting others
2-Guile-Deceitfulness
3-Hypocrisies-Two-facedness
4-Envies-Wanting the prestige
or position of others
5-Evil speakings-Talking bad
about others
B-V2-desire
the Word so you can grow
II-I
Corinthians 3:1-3-Hindrances to growth
A-V1-They
were spiritual babies
B-V2-Not
able to understand and apply meat
C-V3-Carnality
(Fleshly)
1-Envying
2-Strife (Proverbs)
a-15:18-Wrath
b-16:28-Froward
whisperer
c-22:10-Need
to cast them out
d-26:17-None
of your business
e-28:25-Proud
heart
3-Divisions-Influence
separation in church (other)
A-V15-Purose
of study
1-Show (Evidence)
2-Thyself (Focus in applying to
yourself)
3-Approved (Motivation)
4-Unto God (Accountability)
5-Workman (Application)
6-Not ashamed (Warning)
7-Rightly dividing the Word
(Subject)
B-V16-Shun
profane and vain babblings
IV-Ephesians
4:15
A-V14-Babies
follow every wind of doctrine
B-V15-Way
to grow up
1-Speak the truth (Witness)
2-In love
3-In Him-Speak about Christ
Conclusion
The purpose of growth is
to better speak the truth of the gospel.
The Word of God
The Next Step
I-I
Thessalonians 2:13-His Word works in ______________
A-It works in salvation by faith
alone in Christ alone
B-It works in our life based
upon_______________
1-Good Example:
Leviticus 26:3-4
2-Bad Example-Leviticus
26:18-22
II-II Timothy
3:14-4:4
A-V14-Continue
1-Learned cf.
John 6:40, 45-47
2-Assured of (security)
3-Whom-Person
B-V15
1-Holy (Without error, complete)
2-Unto salvation through faith (In person and work)
C-V16-All
Scripture
1-Inspired
2-Profitable-For what?
D-V17-That-
______________
1-Perfect-Complete, mature
2-Throughly furnished-Through and through
3-Unto all good works (cf.
Ephesians
E-4:1-Charge-Put
in _______________
F-V2-Preach
_________________
1-Instant in and out of season
2-Preproof-What you did wrong
3-Rebuke-What was wrong with your attitude
4-Exhort-Encourage
5-How? With what
G-V3-Time
will come
1-Abandon doctrine
2-Teachers with itching ears
H-V4-Turn
away from the ___________________
Conclusion:
Let us take the next step of growth to the foundational doctrines
The Word of God
The Next Step
I-I
Thessalonians 2:13His Word works in believers
A-It works in
salvation by faith alone on Christ alone
B-It works in our life
based upon obedience
1-Good Example:
Leviticus 26:3-4
2-Bad Example-Leviticus
26:18-22
II-II
Timothy 3:14-4:4
A-V14-Continue
1-Learned cf.
John 6:40, 45-47
2-Assured of
(security)
3-Whom-Person
B-V15
1-Holy (Without error,
complete)
2-Unto salvation through faith
(In person and work)
C-V16-All
Scripture
1-Inspired
2-Profitable
a-For doctrine (Bible
truth)
b-For reproof-(Pointing
out the problem)
c-Correction-(Solution to
the problem)
d-Instruction-(How to
avoid the problem)
D-V17-That
purpose
1-Perfect-Complete, mature
2-Throughly furnished-Through
and through
3-Unto all good works (cf.
Ephesians
E-4:1-Charge-Put
in charge
F-V2-Preach
Word
1-Instant in and out of season
2-Preproof-What you did wrong
3-Rebuke-What was wrong with
your attitude
4-Exhort-Encourage
5-How? With
a-Longsuffering (Patience
to let the Word work)
b-Doctrine
G-V3-Time
will come
1-Abandon doctrine
2-Teahers with itching ears
H-V4-Turn
away from the truth
Conclusion:
Let us take the next step of growth to the foundational
doctrines
The Word of God
I-Purpose of prophecy
A-Isaiah
48:3-5-To _______________ the Word of God
B-I
Thessalonians
C-Revelation
6:10-11-Promise to the _________________
1-Romans
2-II
Thessalonians 1:4-10-Endure (God has a purpose)
II-Next steps
A-I
Thessalonians
B-II
Timothy
1-V15-The
power to save through faith in Christ
2-V16-Power
to instruct in the Christian life
3-V17-Power
to equip you to have a good life
A-I
Peter 2:2-Must _____________ the Word to grow
B-I
Corinthians 3:1-3- _____________ to growth (Carnality)
1-Envy-Wanting the prestige of
someone else
2-Strife-Proverbs
26:20-Talebearer
3-Divisiveness-infuencing
others to leave the church
C-II
Timothy 2:15-16-Lack of ____________ (Duh!)
1-V15-Study
with a purpose
2-V16-Avoid
pointless study
D-Ephesians
E-Hebrews
4:12-Insights from the _____________
(p. 1245)
1-Jeremiah
17:9-10-Only God knows your heart
2-Psalm
37:4 cf. Psalm 1:1-How to get hearts desires
F-Hebrews
5:12-ff-What is milk and meat?
1-V12-Ought
to be teachers
2-V13-Milk
users are unskillful in Word of righteousness
3-V14-Meat
users use meat because they use (apply)
it
4-6:1-3-What
is _______________ ?
G-What is
_________________ ?
Conclusion
Let us
use the Word of God to prepare us to share the Word of God so that we can
build up the
The
Word of God
I-Purpose of prophecy
A-Isaiah
48:3-5-To validate the Word of God
B-I
Thessalonians 4:13-18-To encourage the ignorant
C-Revelation
6:10-11-Promise to the persecuted
1-Romans
2-II
Thessalonians 1:4-10-Endure (God has a purpose)
II-Next steps
A-I
Thessalonians
B-II
Timothy
1-V15-The
power to save through faith in Christ
2-V16-Power
to instruct in the Christian life
3-V17-Power
to equip you to have a good life
A-I
Peter 2:2-Must desire the Word to grow
B-I
Corinthians 3:1-3-Hindrances to growth (Carnality)
1-Envy-Wanting the prestige of
someone else
2-Strife-Proverbs
26:20-Talebearer
3-Divisiveness-infuencing
others to leave the church
C-II
Timothy 2:15-16-Lack of study (Duh!)
1-V15-Study
with a purpose
2-V16-Avoid
pointless study
D-Ephesians
E-Hebrews
4:12-Insights from the Word (p. 1245)
1-Jeremiah
17:9-10-Only God knows your heart
2-Psalm
37:4 cf. Psalm 1:1-How to get hearts desires
F-Hebrews
5:12-ff-What is milk and meat?
1-V12-Ought
to be teachers
2-V13-Milk
users are unskillful in Word of righteousness
3-V14-Meat
users use meat because they use (apply)
it
4-6:1-3-What
is milk?
a-V1-Doctrine
of salvation
(1) Doctrine of
Christ
(a)His person
(b) His work
(2) Our response
(a) Repent of
works
(b) Faith
toward God
b-V2-Foundational
truths
(1) Baptisms
(a) Water
(b) Spirit
(2) Laying on of
hands (Ordination)
(3) Resurrection
(a) Lost
(b) Saved