The document provides an outline for doctrinal teachings with the goal of expanding God's kingdom, making disciples, and promoting unity in the body of Christ. The first section focuses on foundational teachings, beginning with two chapters on the gospel and salvation and the Christian character. The gospel chapter emphasizes the importance of preaching the gospel as commanded by God and introduced through Christ to bring about salvation. The apostles received and preached the true gospel message.
The document provides an outline for doctrinal teachings with the goal of expanding God's kingdom, making disciples, and promoting unity in the body of Christ. The first section focuses on foundational teachings, beginning with two chapters on the gospel and salvation and the Christian character. The gospel chapter emphasizes the importance of preaching the gospel as commanded by God and introduced through Christ to bring about salvation. The apostles received and preached the true gospel message.
The document provides an outline for doctrinal teachings with the goal of expanding God's kingdom, making disciples, and promoting unity in the body of Christ. The first section focuses on foundational teachings, beginning with two chapters on the gospel and salvation and the Christian character. The gospel chapter emphasizes the importance of preaching the gospel as commanded by God and introduced through Christ to bring about salvation. The apostles received and preached the true gospel message.
Through Jesus Christ the Author and Finisher of our faith,
Be honor, glory, power and praise
Both now and forever.
Amen
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DOCTRINES OF THE LORD
One Gospel. One Character. One Doctrine
Jesus commandment in establishing and expanding His Kingdom on earth.
All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Mt 28:18-20
The PURPOSE of this book is to EXPAND THE KINGDOM OF GOD, MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS, TEACH THEM TO OBSERVE ALL THAT HE HAS COMMANDED and PROMOTE UNITY and STRENGTHEN the Body of Christ. It is Gods will that we all preach the Only One Gospel, have One Character and teach One Doctrine. It is a clear outline presentation of the Word of God. We begin with the Foundational Teachings- The Gospel and Salvation, the Christian Character and then the Doctrinal Studies. Pastors, teachers and workers shall benefit from these topical outline studies of bible truths for the edification of the church. This is an effective tool for personal home study, group discussions, bible studies, pulpit preaching and teaching.
It is designed in an outline form so that at a glance one can quickly get the core of the message. At the right column are the references or the verses one can use to expound his topic. Explanations are limited and brief statements are made so that the teacher from the verses read will have the freedom to listen from the Spirit for insights. Messages taught alive and not from the box give better impact to the listeners and give the Spirit freedom to move. This makes his spiritual ear sharper and his mouth speak only what the Spirit teaches.
And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for equipping the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. As a result, we are no longer be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking the truth in love Eph 4:11-15
The word of God is very clear that we the servants of the Kingdom and of the Church of Jesus Christ in these last days should be uniting, equipping, teaching, empowering the disciples to reach their full-potential as priests and kings of the Most High. Let us teach and live in power. We are in a Kingdom that shall not pass away eternal in the heavens.
To Him be the highest praise forever. Amen. 6 DOCTRINAL OUTLINES
INTRODUCTION 4
FOUNDATIONAL TEACHINGS 1 CHAPTER THE GOSPEL AND SALVATION 10
Importance Why the Gospel First Preached 12
The Gospel of God ... 13
Salvation ... 22
2 CHAPTER THE CHRISTIAN CHARACTER 33
Importance Why Christian Character is Developed 35
Believers in Christ .. 36
Discipleship ...... 40
Commandments of Christ . 42
Wise Sayings .... 47
Knowing Gods Will .... 62
Repentance ....... 64
Faith ...... 66
Praise & Worship .... 71
Prayer .... 74
Closeness with God ...... 77
Law of the Spirit .. 79
Trials and Temptations ... 81
Victory and Power ...... 83
Witness for Christ ... 86
7 Holiness .... 87
Love .. 89
Obedience ..... 91
Prosperity ..... 93
DOCTRINAL STUDIES 3 CHAPTER THE DOCTRINE OF GOD 95
Importance of Doctrines 97
The Bible .......... 98
Word of God ... 107
God ....... 112
The LORD ... 119
The Father ... 124
Jesus Christ ..... 130
The Holy Spirit ... 144
Creation ... 148
Angels .... 153
Man ... 155
Sin ...... 159
Election .. 165
Israel 170
The Law and the Covenants ... 174
Words of the Prophets .... 180
Peace .... 182
Righteousness of God ... 183
Forgiveness ....... 185
8 Redemption ... 187
Eternal Life ....... 188
New Birth .. 190
Grace of God ..... 193
Kingdom of God ... 195
Church of Jesus Christ .... 198
Gifts of the Spirit . 213
Leadership ... 216
Preaching with Power .. 219
Evangelism ... 221
Healing ..... 223
Hell .... 225
Satan ..... 228
Cults/ Religions .... 231
Great Tribulation ....... 238
Second Coming of Christ ... 243
Resurrection .... 247
New Heaven and Earth .... 249
STATEMENT OF FAITH ..... 251
Commitment . 255
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UNITY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST
One Gospel . . .
One Character . . .
One Doctrine . . .
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FOUNDATIONAL TEACHINGS
1 CHAPTER
THE GOSPEL AND SALVATION
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THE GOSPEL OF GOD
The gospel which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven
Col 1:23 Act 4:12
12 IMPORTANCE WHY THE GOSPEL FIRST PREACHED
COMMANDED BY GOD
1. Preach the Gospel Mt 24:14 Mk 13:10 Act 14:7 2. The Gospel first preached Mk 13:10 Phil 1:5 Heb 6:1-3 3. Now revealed Mk 4:23 Lk16:16 Rom 16:25-26 4. The Gospel to all Mk 16:15 Mt 24:14 Rom 15:20 Col 1:23 2Cor 10:16 Phil 2.22
INTRODUCE CHRIST FIRST
1. The Gospel, the testimony of God Rom 1:1-4 Lk 24:44-48 1Cor 2.1-2 Concerning Christ 1Tim 2:6-7 1Jn 5:9-13 2. Preach Christ Act 5:42, 8:5, 25, 9:20, 22, 11:20, 17:2-3, 18:5, 28 3. That they may believe that Jesus is Act 18:5,8,28, 15:7-11, 16:30-31, Christ the Son of God 17:2-3, 28:23, 31 2Cor 4:1-5 our Lord and Savior 1Cor 1:17-23,18, 15:1-4,11 4. That the Gentiles might be saved Eph1:13 2Thess2:13-14 2Tim 4:17 and become disciples Rom15:16-20 Act 14:21-22 15:7- 11, 11:14-18, 14:6-7,21, 17:1-4, 10-12
RECEIVED AND PREACHED BY THE APOSTLES
1. The faith preached by the apostles Lk 10:16 Jn 13:20 2Cor 4:13 2Pet 1:1 1Jn 1:1-4 2. The gospel proclaimed by the apostles 1Tim 1:16 Col 1:28 Act 20:20-21 1Cor 15:1-4,11
RIGHT GOSPEL MESSAGE FOR SALVATION
1. The Message to be heard Act 10:21-22, 36-48, 11:13-18 2. The Message Christ Crucified Gal 3:1, 5:11 1Cor 1:23 Act 5:42, 8:5, 35 3. To whom faith is placed Heb 2:1-4, 4:1-2 Rom 10:8-13 Act 4:12, 10:21-22, 36-43, 11:13- 18,13:26-30,38-39 4. The Only Gospel Gal 1.6-9 Rom 1:16-17, 11:20 1Cor 15:2,11, 1:18,23-24,30
GODS WAY AND ORDER FOR SALVATION
1. The Divine Order Mk 13:10, 16:15-16, 1:15 The Gospel first preached Rom 15:19-20 2Cor 2:12 13 THE GOSPEL OF GOD
In our time false prophets and false churches proclaim that they preach the gospel. They teach the bible is already the good news or the gospel. It sounds right in our ears. Indeed the gospel is the word of God but it is deceiving not to teach what the Bible says about the Gospel. They make use of their doctrines in exchange for the real gospel. The purpose of this study is to show from the Scripture what really the gospel is. Paul said, But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you another a gospel contrary to what we have preached to you, he is to be accursed! Gal 1:8. Therefore we can know what another gospel is if we know the gospel preached by Paul and the apostles.
The gospel of God is distinguished from church doctrines. These have specific messages. We preach the gospel to unbelievers to be saved. Rom 4:20-25, 5:17- 19,21, 1Jn 5:9,11. Once they become disciples we teach them the doctrines of the LORD. Mt 28:19-20
The Word gospel comes from the Greek word evangelio meaning good news. The word of God, the Scripture declares a gospel good news about the Son of God. It is incomplete if we just say that the Scripture is the good news. Lk 24:27, 44-47 1Pet 1:10-13 Rom 1:1-2 Gal 3:8,16,22
I. THE GOSPEL OF GOD The Gospel Message should be clear. Eph 6:19-20 Col 4:3-4 1Thess 2:1-5 The Message Act 5:20, 10:21-22, 36-43, 11:13-18, 20:19-20 Rom 10:14-15, 8-10 This message is from God not from man Rom 1:1-3, 9 Gal 1:11-12 Satan perverts, changes and hides it 2Cor 4:2-5, 11:3-4, 13-14 Gal 1:6-9 1Thess 2:16,18
A. The Gospel is About: 1. The Son of God Rom 1:1-4 Lk 24:44-48 Jn 5:39,46-47 Heb 10:7 Gal 1:11-12, 15-16 2Tim 1:8, 2:8 1Pet 1:10-13 2. Christ is Preached Rom 15:19-20, 16:25 Gal 1:15-16 1Tim 3:16 1Cor 1:17, 23, 15:1-4 2Cor 4:1-5, Col 1:4-6, 23, 28 Rom 10:14-17 3. Gods Testimony concerning 2Tim 1:8 1Cor 1:6, 2:1-2 IJn 5:9-13 Christ Rev 6:9, 12:17, 14:12 4. The Sacrifice of Christ Mt 20:28 Lk 24:44-48 1Cor 1:17-18, 23, 2:1-2, 5:7,15:1-3,11 Gal 1:4, 3:8, 13-14 Eph 5:2 1Tim 2:4-7 Heb 9:14, 26, 10:5-7,10 1Pet 1:10-13 5. Jesus is the Christ Jn 4:25, 42, 11:25-27, 20:31 Mt 1:21, 16:16-17 Lk 20:10-11 6. Jesus is the Savior Act 4:12, 13:38-39, 16:30-31 I Jn 2.:22, 2, 3:5, 4:14 7. Good News of Salvation Act 13:32-33, 23, 26, 38-39,47, 28:23,28 Lk 2:10-11 1Cor 15:2 Heb 4:2 14 Tit 2:11 1Pet 1:10-12 8. Eternal Life 1Tim 2:6-7 2Cor 4:1-5 1Jn 1:1-4 Act 28:23, 31 9. The Son of God declared Act 9:20,22 Rom 1:4 2Cor 1:19 1Jn 3:8, 4:15, 5:5, 20 10. The Mystery Revealed Rom 16:25-26 Eph 1:9-10, 3:3-6, 6:19 Col 1:25-27 2:2, 4:3 Gal 3:8-9, 16, 22 1Pet 1:10-12, 20 11. The Word of Truth 1Tim 2:3-7 2Tim 3:7-8 Eph 1:13 2Cor 11:10, 13:8 Col 1:5-6, 23 Gal 2:5, 14-16,21, 5:7-8, 3-4, 6:14-16 1Thess 2:13 2Thess 2:10-14, 1:8-9 12. The Promise of God Gen 22:18 Gal 3:8, 22, 14, 16-18 Act 13:23, 32-33, 38-39, 26, 26:22-23 Rom 1:1-2 Tit 1:2 13. Is preached to all the world Ps 98:2-3 Mt 24:14 Col 1:5-6, 23 Rom 16:25-26 1Tim 3:16 Rev 7:3-4, 9-10, 11:2,10, 14:6-7,12 14. The Kingdom of God Ps145:13, 22:28 Mt 4:17 Mk 1:15 Mt 6:10, 12:28 Lk 10:9 Rom 14:17 Act 28:31 Col 1:13 Act 26:18
B. The Promised Gospel 1. The Gospel is the promise of God Rom 1:1-3 Gal 3:8, 16-17 through the prophets in the Holy Scripture concerning His Son. The prophets, the apostles and the scriptures all point to Jesus Christ as the One sent by God to die on the cross for our sins for our redemption and salvation. Lk 24:44-45 Jn 5:39-40 1Pet 1:10-12 Act 10:42-43, 13::23, 26, 28, 38-39, 26:22-23
Lets hear the prophets and the apostles: Abraham Gen 22:18 - Paul Gal 3:13-14, 16, 22, 26 Act 13:23, 26, 38-39 Peter Act 3:18-20, 24-26 Micah Mic 5:2 - Luke Lk 2:10-11 David Ps 22:8 - Matthew Mt 27:38-44 Luke Lk 23:39-43 Ps 16:8-10 - John Jn 20:11-20 Peter Act 2:27 Paul Act 13:35 Isaiah Is 53:4-6,10-12 - Paul Rom 10:16-17, 8-13 1Cor 1:17-18, 23 Jeremiah Jer 31:34 - Paul Rom 4:7-8 Daniel Dan 9:24 - John Jn 1:29 1Jn 3:5 Paul Rom 5:6-7 Zechariah Zech 2:10-11 - John 1Jn 1:1-2 Zech 12:10 - John Jn 19:37 Zech 3:8-9 - John Jn 1:29 1Jn 2:2, 4:14
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2. The Gospel is confirmed by our Lord Jesus Christ and His apostles a. Jesus Christ Himself confirmed Jn 5:39-40 Lk 24:44-47 Mk 1:15 this gospel to be preached b. Salvation through Christ Act 3:19-20, 4:12, 13:38-39 is preached Jn 20:31 c. The Gospel therefore is the Act 3:18-19 Heb 9:12, 28 promise of God fulfilled in Christ, Rom 1:16-17 1Pet 2:24 His crucifixion, death and resurrection obtaining for us eternal redemption and calls us for repentance d. Anyone not preaching this for Gal 1:6-9 Rev 22:18-19, 1:5 salvation is cursed and condemned e. We cannot substitute set of 1Tim 1:3, 7, 10-11 doctrines for the gospel and baptize them f. The Gospel is preached first into Col 1:23 Mt 24:14, 28:19-20 all creature g. Repent and believe the gospel Mk 1:15, 16:15-16 Act 3:19, 11:14-17, 15:7-9, 17:1-3, 20:20-21 h. Satan hides the gospel through 2Cor 4:1-5, 11:13-15, 3-4 unsound doctrines Col 2:18-22 Act 15:1-2, 7-11 Gal 1:6-9, 3:1-2
II. THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL Salvation is not in mans way Jer 10:23 Ps 146:3-4,5 Mt 19:25-26 A Message to be heard Act 10: 21-22, 36-48, 11:13-18 God has a way for salvation Act 11:14-17, 16:17 1Cor 1:17-18 Rom 10:1-3,16,1:16-17 2Thess 2:13-14
A. Mans Need of the Gospel Man is unregenerated, unsaved and natural Tit 3:5 Jn 3:5-6 Eph 2:3, 1 1Cor 2:14-15
1. All Have sinned Rom 3:9-18, 23, 5:12, 11:32 Gal 3:22 Ps 5:9, 14: 1-3, 51: 3-4, 53:1-3, 143:2 (even the righteous) Eccl 7:20 Ps 143:1-2 Prov 20:9 Rom 7:21 Gal 2:17 1Jn 1:8 2. Hearts far from God Is 29:13 Jer 17:9 Eccl 9:3 Mk 7:6-7 2Tim 3:2-5,13 3. Are evil Eccl 9:3 Gen 6:5 Is 24:5 Jer 13:23 Mt 15:19 Mk 7:21-23 Lk 6:43,45,11:13 Gal 5:19-21 4. Are spiritually dead Eph 2:1-3, 12-13 1Tim 5:6 5. Under the power of the devil 1Jn 3:10, 5:19 Eph 2:2-3 Tit 3:3 Heb 2:14-15 6. Dwelt in darkness and in the Ps 107:10-11 Lk 1:79 shadow of death 16 7. Not believe and obey the truth Jb 24:13 2Thess 2:10-15, 3:2 2Tim 3:8 Rom 2:8, 11:32 1Pet 4:17 8. Not know and are without God Jn 1:4-5,10, 3:19 1Cor 1.21, 15:34 Gal 4:8 Eph 2:12 1Thess 4:5 2Thess 1:8 9. Not people of God 1Pet 2:10 Rom 9:25 10. Alienated, separated from Eph 2:3,12, 4:18 Col 1:21 Is 59:2 Christ and God 11. The wicked shall not inherit 1Cor 6:9-10 Eph 5:5-6 Gal 5:19-21 the kingdom of God 1Tim 1:9-10 2Tim 3:1-5 Rev 9:20-21, 21:8, 22:15 12. No power to redeem his soul Ps 49:7-9,15, 89:48, 116:8 Is 43:25 Jb 14:1-4, 27:8 Zeph 1:8 Mt 19:25-26 Lk 12:19-20 Js 2:10 13. At death no hope Is 38:18-20 Ps 6:5, 28:1, 30:9
B. The Message of the Gospel The GOSPEL is the Sacrifice, Death and Resurrection of Christ Lk 24:44-48 1Cor1:17-23, 15:1-4 ` 1Pet 1:10-12 The Testimony of God 2Tim 1:8, 2:8 1Cor 1:6, 2:1-2, 15:3 Lk 24:44-47 1Jn 5:9-13 The Plan of God Lk 22.22 Act 2:23, 3:18 1Pet 1:20, 10-11 The MESSAGE for Salvation Act 10:21-22,36-48, 11:13-18
The Gospel of God: THE SACRIFICE AND DEATH ON THE CROSS 1Cor 2:8 Phil 2.8 Heb 2:9,10:12
a. Christ died for all men 1Tim 2:6 Rom 5:6 1Jn 2.2, 4:14 b. He offered Himself Eph 5:2 Heb 7:27, 9:14, 10:10,12 c. Bore our sins and took 1Pet 2:24 Mt 20:28 Is 53:10-12 the penalty Heb 9:26,28,2:9 1Cor 15:3 1Tim 2:6 Rom 8:3 1Jn 2:2, 4:10 d. Reconciled us to God Rom 5:10-11 Col 1:20-22 2Cor 5:18-19 e. Took away our sins Jn 1:29 Heb 1:3, 9:26, 10:10-12 1Jn 3:5 f. Sanctified us Heb 2:9-11, 10:10-11, 14 g. Became a curse and a sin Gal 3:13 2Cor 5:21 Rom 8:3 for us h. Justification of life Rom 4:25, 5:15-19 i. Perfected our salvation Heb 2:10, 10:10-12, 12:2 Col 2:10 1Cor 1:30, 6:11 j. Sacrificed Himself once Heb 7:27, 9:12,26,28, 10:10-12 and for all 1Pet 3:18 k. Destroyed the devils work 1Jn 3:8 Heb 2:14 2Tim 1:10 Mk 16:17 Gal 1:4 Col 2:15
2. THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB a. Forgiveness and Remission of sins Mt 26:28 Rom 3:25 1Cor 6:20 Eph 1:7, 2:13 Col 1:20 Heb 9:14,22 1Pet 1:18-19 1Jn 1:7 Rev 7:14, 1:5, 22:14 17 b. Brought near and made Eph 2:13-17 Col 1:20 peace to God 1Pet 3:18 c. Released us from our sins Rom 8:3-4, 6:2,14,18,22 Phil 1:11 to live righteously 1Pet 2:24 1Jn 3:5-9 Rev 1:5 d. Obtained eternal Lk 1:68 Eph 1:7 Col 1:14 Heb 9:12,15, redemption 1Pet 1:18-19 Rev 5:9 e. Justified us Rom 5:9, 3:25-27 f. Sanctified us 1Cor 1:2,30, 6:11 Heb 10:29, 13:12 g. Purchased us Act 20:28 1Cor 6:20,19, 7:23 1Pet1:18-19 Rev 5:9 h. Overcame the enemy Rev 12:11, 1:5, 5:9-10
3. THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST a. Destroyed death and Eph 2:1,5 2Tim 1:10 1Jn 4:9 brought eternal life 1Cor 15:20-23,53-55 b. Raised and made us alive Col 1:12-13, 3:1 Rom 6:5 Eph 2:1,5,-6 1Pet 1:3 c. Firm hope, no longer in 1Cor 15:12-20 Rom 4:5-8,25 our sins d. Finished and completed Dan 9:24 Zech 3:8-9 Act 3:18, salvation 2:22-24 Rom 5:10, 8:34 Tit 1:2-3 Heb 7:25, 9:28 e. Our Justification Rom 4:25, 5:15-19 f. Guarantor and mediator Heb 7:22, 8:6, 9:15 of the new covenant
III. FULFILLMENT OF THE GOSPEL A. The Promise Now Fulfilled God fulfilled His promise Act 3:18-19,13:35-39 Lk. 24:44-46 in Christ Jn. 4:34, 17:4, 19: 28,30 Heb. 11:39-40, 10:10-14 Now there is, a. Forgiveness Mt. 26:28 Lk 1:77, 24:47 Acts 10:43 Rom. 4:7-8 2Cor. 5:19 Eph. 1:7 Heb. 9:21-22 1Jn. 2:12 b. Ransom for all Jn. 1:29, 3:16-17, 4:42 1Tim. 2:4-6, 1:15 Heb. 2:9 Rom. 5:6,8-10 2Cor. 5:18-19, 21 1Pet. 3:18 Mt. 20:28 Lk. 19:10 1Jn 2:2, 3:5, 4:14 c. Redemption in Him Act 10:43, 13:38-39, 4:12 Rom 3:23-25, 4:25, 5:1,8-11 1Cor. 1:30, 6:11 Eph.1:7 Col.1:13-14 Heb. 9:12,15 1Pet.1:18-19 1Jn. 4:10 d. Eternal Life Jn. 12:50, 3:36, 5:24, 6:40,47 2Tim 1:10 Rom 6:23,22 1Jn 4:9, 5:10-13 e. Salvation for all men Lk. 1:77 Jn. 20:31 Rom. 10:9-10 Eph.2:7-8,5 2Cor. 6:2 1Thess. 5:9 2Thess 2:13 2Tim 3:15, 1:9 Tit.3:5 Heb. 5:9, 7:25 f. Purification Tit 2:14 Heb 1:3, 9:14 1Pet.1:9 1Jn 1:7 g. Spirits fruits in us Ezek 36:26-27 Jer 31:33-34, 32:40 Heb.10:16-17 Jn 7:38-39 18 Gal 5:22-25 Phil 1:11 2Thess. 1:11 h. New Man Eph.2:11-15 Rom 9:24-26 Col 2:10 (Jew & Gentile) 1Cor. 1:30, 6:11
B. The Promise Confirmed a. Jesus confirmed it Lk. 19:10, 24:44-48, 25,26 Mk. 1:15, 16:15-16 Jn. 3:36, 15-17, 14:6 b. The Prophets testified Lk. 1:77, 24:27,44-47 1Pet. 1:10-12,20 Act 3:18, 10:43, 7:25, 13:32-33, 26:22-23 Is 56:1 c. The Apostles proclaimed Jn.20:31 Act 5:42, 8:5, 35,25, 9:20, 10:43, 11:20, 14:6-7, 21, 17:3,18:5, 28, 20:20-21,13:38-39, 23, 26, 26:22-23 Rom. 10:14, 11-13 1Cor. 1:23 2Cor.4:13 Col 1:23,28 Gal. 3:1-2, 1:11-12,15-16 Eph.3:3-4 d. They wrote it in a book Rom 10:16-18 Is 53 Lk 24:44-47 Jn. 20:31 1Jn. 1, 5:11-13 Act 10:42-43, 13:38-39
C. Eternal Life Earned 1. It is not : a. Through the commandments Gal. 3:1-2, 11-12, 21, 2:21 b. It demands complete obedience Mt. 19:16-26 Lk. 10:25-37 c. No man can keep the whole Js. 2:10 Act 15:10 commandments d. For all have sinned Rom. 3:9-10, 23, 5:12 Gal. 3:22
2. It is through Christ, the Son of God a. He knew no sin Act 3:14 2Cor.5:21 Heb.4:15, 7:26 1Pet 2:22 1Jn 3.5 b. He obeyed Rom. 5:19 Phil. 2:8 Heb. 5:8-9, 3:6 c. He sacrificed Himself Mt 26:39 Jn.10:18 Rom. 5:6-10, 3:22-26 d. He is the Son of God Mt. 3:17 Jn. 3:16-18 e. Eternal Life is in the Son Jn. 3:16, 5:24, 6:40, 20:31 1Tim. 1:16 1Jn. 5:9-13
IV. PROCLAMATION OF THE GOSPEL A. The Gospel of God Made Known Rom16:25-27 1Pet 1:10-11 1. God opens the Door Act 14:27 1Cor.16:9 2Cor. 2:12 Col. 4:3 2. Entrusted to His apostles and to all 2Tim.1:8, 2:8-10, 2 1Tim. 2:4-7 whom He shall call Col. 1:23-25 Gal. 2:2, 7-9 Act 11:19-20 Rom 10:14 3. Commanded to preach the Only Mt. 24:14 Mk.13:10 Lk. 24:44-47 Gospel to all creation Act 10:42-43, 13:47, 23, 26, 32- 33 Rom 16:25-26 Gal 1:6-8,16 Col 1:23 1Tim 3:16 2Tim 4:17 Rev 14:6,12, 7:9,10,13-14, 12:11,17 4. Preach Christ Act. 5:42, 8:5,35,25, 9:20,22, 10:43, 11:20, 13:38-39, 23, 26, 19 14:6-7, 21, 17:3, 18:5, 28, 20:21 26:22,23 1Cor.1:23 Gal. 3:1-2 5. Man be saved through the Gospel Act 15:7-11 Mk 1:15, 16:15-16 Rom.1:16-17,15:16-20 1Cor.15:1- 2 Heb. 4:2,2:3 2Thess 2:13-14 6. To make disciples of all men Mt.28:19-20 Act 14:1-2,6-7, 21- 22,15:7-9 7. To put trust in Christ for salvation Lk.2:10-11 Rom. 10:9-10 1Cor 1:17-23,18 2Cor 4:1-5 Gal. 3:1-2,18,14, 22, 26, 4:6 8. The Holy Spirit is with the preacher Act 13:2,26,38-39 Rom.15:19-21 who carries the true gospel. 1Cor.2:1-4 1Thess 1:5 Heb 4:12 1Pet. 1:12
B. Why the Gospel is Proclaimed Mk 1:15, 16:15 Mt 24:14 Col 1:23 Act 10:42 Rom 10:15 1Tim 3:16 Right GOSPEL and : 1. True Faith 1Cor. 15:1-4,11, 1:30 2Cor 4:13, 13:5 Eph.4:5 Gal.1:8-9, 3:1-2,7-8 2Thess 2:13-14, 3-5 2Pet.1:1 2. The Promise Gal. 3:8,14,22 Rom.9:8 Eph 3:6 2Tim1:1 Act 13:23, 32-33, 38-39,26 Tit 1:2 3. The True Church Heb.3:6, 14, 19, 4:1-2 1Cor.1:2,6, 2:1-2 Col 1:5-6, 25, 28, 23 4. Church established 1 Cor.3:9-15 2Cor.10:14-16 Rom 15:16- 21, 16:25-26 Act 17:1-4 1Thess 1:5 5. The Spirit and the preacher 1Pet. 1:12, Act 13:2,26,38-39 Rom.15:19-21 2Cor.2:12 6. True servants Col.1:5-6,23,28 Gal.1:15-16 1Tim.2:3-7 2Tim 1:8,2:8 7. Servants sent Rom.10:14-16, 1:1 Lk.24:44-47 Act 13:2-4 8. The First Day Mk.1:15, 13:10 Rom.15:16,19-20 Eph. 1:13 Phil. 1:5 Col. 1:5-6 1Thess. 1:5 Heb. 6:1-2 Act 11:14-17, 15:7-9 9. The Gentiles Act 15:7-9, 14:1-3,6-7,21 Rom. 15:16-21 2Cor. 10:14,16 1Thess. 2:9,13-16 10. All Nations Mt. 24:14, 28:19 Mk. 16:15 Col. 1:23, 5-6 Rev. 14.6 11. Gods Calling Is. 53:1 Rom.10:16 Eph. 1:13 Col. 1:5-6,23 2Thess. 2:13-14 Heb 4:1-2 2Cor. 10:14-16 Rom. 15:16-20 12. The Heart Prov. 16:2, 17:3 Act. 2:39, 15: 7-9 Heb. 4:13 Rom 10:9-10,13, 15 13. The Holy Spirit Given Jn.7:38-39 Rom. 15:19 Gal. 3:1-2, 26, 4:6 Eph.1:13 1Thess.1:5 2Thess.2:13-14 Act 10:42-48, 15:7-8, 11:14-17 1Pet.1:10-12
14. Salvation Rom.1:16-17, 11:20 1Cor.15:2 Phil 1:27- 28 1Thess.1:9, 2:13-16 2Thess.2:10-14 Eph. 1:13 20 15. New Birth/Regeneration Eph. 1:13 Tit.3:5 Js.1:18 1Pet. 1:23,3 Col.1:5 16. Sanctification Rom.15:16,19 2Thess.2:13-14 17. Becoming His disciples Mt.28:19-20 Act 14:1-3, 6-7, 21-22 Jn.8:31 18. Membership to the Church Eph. 3:6 1Cor. 12:13,18, 1:30 Act 2:37-41,47, 14:21 1Pet. 2:6, 9-10 19. Enter His Kingdom Mk 1:14-15 Col 1:13 Act 26:18 Heb 12:28 20. Faith and Gods power 1Cor.2:1-5 1Thess.1:3-5 21. Righteousness of God Rom.1:16-17, 3:21-26, 10:3-17 2Pet.2:20-21 22. Healing Act 2:29-30, 14:3,7-10, 8:4-7 Rom. 15:19 Heb.4:2, 2:3-4 23. The commandment of God Mk.1:15, 16:15 Mt. 28:19 Jn.6:40 Act 10:42-43 1Jn.3:23 24. Gods acceptance Act 15:7-9 Rom.11:20,28 Heb.4:1-3 Gal.4:8-9 1Pet. 1:21 25. Sinning Heb.3:18,12, 4:1-2,16,11, 5:9 2Thess.2:10-12 2Pet. 2:20-21 26. True Doctrines 1Tim.1:3,10-14, 4:1, 6:3-4 2Tim.4:1-3 Phil.1:27 2Pet. 2:1-2, 3:16 2Jn.9-11 27 The Last Judgment 2Thess.1:8 Rom.2:16 Gal.1:6-9
V. COUNTERFEIT GOSPEL A. Incomplete Message 1. The Gospel Message is hidden 2Cor.4:1-5 Mt.13:19 Act 10:21-22, 36-48, 11:13-18 2. Substitutes set of doctrines 1Thess. 2:1-4 1Tim1:7,10-11,4:1, 6:3-4 2Tim.4:1-3 2Pet.3:16, 2:1-2 3. Distorted, another gospel 2Cor.11:3-4 Gal.1:6-9 4. Faith in Christ is drawn away Col 1:5-8, 2:4-5,8 2Cor.11:3-4,13-14 Rom.16:18 Act 15:1,11 Gal. 2:11-14, 4:9-11, 2:21, 3:21, 5:4,1 Rom.3:23-26,28 5. Denial of Jesus as the Only Way . Have to enter their church and hear only from their messenger usually the last messenger. Have to keep Christs commandments and no Gospel Message. To enter the kingdom is through their group. Have another message, new book, revealed book, new doctrines, new revelation and sometimes retains the bible but does not teach the truth and the gospel from it . They all disregard the scriptures final authority. 2Pet.2:1-2, 20 Jde 4
B. The Complete Message In the New Testament the order of God for salvation is the Gospel which is Christ crucified and risen from the dead is first preached. Repentance and faith in Christ is applied and then only then the teachings and the doctrines of Christ are taught. Mt 28:19-20, 24:14 Mk.1:15, 13:10 Remember the words spoken by the prophets and of the Lord Jesus Christ by His apostles. 2Pet. 3:2 The Gospel. Rom.1:1-2, 16:25-26 1Pet.1:10-11 1Cor.1:6,23,18, 2:1-2, 15:1-4,11 Lk.24:44-47 Act 14:21 21 Entrusted with the True Gospel 1Thess 2:3-4 Gal 1:6-10
And the commandments of Christ 1Thess 4:1-2 Jn.14:21,15, 15:10 1Jn.5:3 2Jn.6, 9 Act 11:26
After hearing the true gospel and responding with repentance and faith in Christ for salvation and eternal life, the person is forgiven, saved and indwelt by the Spirit. The Lord adds him to the church. Eph.1:13 Rom.10:14-15 1Pet.1:9 1Cor.12:13
22 SALVATION (According to the Gospel of God)
All religions in the world and men desire salvation. The bible shows us the right way of salvation. It is Gods way made known to man. Even before the foundation of the world God has prepared these things for us. Eternal security and salvation belongs to them who believe in His word and are truly His.
I WHAT IS SALVATION These you should know: A. Promised Rom.1:1-3 Tit.1:2 Gen.22:18 1. Was given before the law Rom.4:9-13 Gal.3:17-18,8 2. Prophesied Ezek.16:59-63 Dan 9:24 Is.53:10-11 Zech.3:8-9 Lk.1:77 3. Christ, blessing of Abraham Gal.3:14,16 Act 13:23,32-33 4. In Christ we have inheritance Gal 3:18, 22, 26 Act 13:38-39, 4:12 and salvation Mt 9:2-6 Mk 2:5 Lk 7:48-50 2Tim.1:1 Tit.1:2
B. Salvation is the Forgiveness of Sins Mt:1:21 Lk. 1:77,68, 7:48-50 Eph.1:7 1Cor.15:17 2Cor.5:19 Rom.4:8 Heb.10:16- 18 1. It is God who removes our sins Is.43:25 Ezek.36:25 Zech.3:3-5 2. Sin is done and atoned for Dan.9:24 Zech.3:8-9 Jn.1:29 Heb.10:10-12
C. Gods Way Ps.67:2, 98:2-3, 119:41,81 Jer.10:23-24 Act 11:14-17, 13:8-10, 15:7-9,11,16:17, 28:28 1. Salvation belongs to the Lord Is.12:2, 38:17, 45:8,22,24, 57:12-13, 59:15-20 Ps.3:8, 30:3, 34:22, 49:15, 56:13, 86:13, 116:8 Mk.10:26-27 2. Believing God, what He Act 13:32-33, 38 Rom 4:3,20-25, 5:8, promised and Christ did 17-19,21, 8:3 1Jn.5:9-12 3. Gift of God Rom.5:15-17, 6:23 Eph. 2:8 Jn.4:10
D. The Word of Truth, The Gospel 2Cor 4:2-3, 5-6 Eph.1:13 Col.1:5-6,23 Heb.2:1-3,9-10, 12:2 2Thess.2:10-14, 1:8-9 Mk.1:15,14 Rom.5:6-10,11 2Cor.5:18-21 1Tim.2:3-7 Tit.1:1-3 1. Not man made/is from God Gal.1:11-12,15-16 Eph.3:3 1Cor.2:4-5 Heb.2:3,1-2 The wisdom of God 1Cor.2:1-8,10,16, 1:18-24
23 II TRUTH OF SALVATION Plan of God in Christ Gal 3:8-14, 16-19, 21-22, 29 Eph 3:11 2Tim 1:1,9-10 1Pet 1:10-12 1. Through the Gospel 1Cor. 1:17-18,23 15:1-4,11 Eph. 1:13, 3:6 Rom.1:1-4,16, 10:8-13 2Thess.2:13 Act 10:21-22,36-48, 11:13-18, 28:23,28 2. Salvation is now 2Cor. 6:1-2, 5:21,8 Eph. 2:8-9 2Tim 1:8- 9 1Pet. 1:8-9 1Jn. 5:9-13 Jn. 5:24 3. No salvation after death to Ps. 6:4-5, 30:9, 88:10-12, 115:17 those who are not in truth Eccl. 9:4-5,10 Is. 38:18-20 Ezek.12:19- 20 Lk. 12:19-20 4. Act of God Ps. 3:8 Is. 12:2, 38:17, 43:25, 44:22, 45:22,21, 52:10, 55:6-7, 61:11 Mk. 10:26-27 Col. 1:12-14 Rom. 5:6,8- 11 1Cor. 1:30 2Cor 5:18-19, 1:21-22 Tit. 3:5, 2:14 1Pet 1:3, 18-19, 3:18 5. Grace of God Jn. 1:17 Tit. 2:11, 3:5 Eph. 2:8-9,5 Act 15:11 Rom. 4:16, 5:21 2Tim 1:9 2Cor: 6:1-2, 4:15 6. Finished work of Jesus Christ Act 3:18 Jn. 4:34, 19:30 Rom 5:17-19,21 Heb. 9:11- 12,26,28 7. Salvation by His Name Ps. 9:10, 54:1, 91:14-16 Mt. 12:21 Jn. 20:31 Act 2:21,38, 4:12, 10:43, 22:16 Rom. 10:9-13 1Cor. 6:11 1Jn. 2:12, 5:13 8. Through the Spirit of God Jn. 1:12-13 2Thess. 2:13 Tit. 3:5 Gal. 6:7-8 1Pet. 1:2 9. New Covenant Heb.8:7-13, 9:15,26,28, 10:9-18 Rom.9:24-26, 6-8,11:27 Ex.19:5,24:6-8 Deut. 5:2,3 Ps.78:10 Jer.31:31-34, 32:40 Ezek.16:60, 37:26, 36:26-27 10. Mystery revealed Rom. 16:25-26 Eph.3:5 Col.1:26 1Pet.1:10-12 Mk. 4:11-12 Mt. 13:11,16- 19, 24, 31-51 11. Righteousness of God Rom. 3:19-30, 5:17-19, 6-10, 1:17, 10:4 Gal. 3:22 Phil. 3:9 1Cor. 1:30-31 2Cor. 5:21 1Pet 1:21 2Pet. 2:20-21 Ps. 40:6-10 Is.51:6 12. Believed and maintained by Act 15:11,1-3 Rom 3:21-28 Gal. 5:4-5 the apostles Col. 2:19,22 Heb. 4:1-2 2Jn. 9-11 13. Everlasting Dan. 9:24 Zech. 3:8-9 Heb 10:10-12 Is 45:17,22, 51:6,8 Jn 1:29 14. To all generations Is. 51:8 Ezek. 18:23,32 1Tim. 2:1,4 Tit. 2:11 2Pet. 3:9 15. Not by religions Gal. 1:13-14 Phil. 3:4-10
III ORDER OF SALVATION A. How to be Saved 1. The gospel first preached Mk. 13:10, 1:15 Phil. 1:5 Col. 1:5-6 (God calls) Act 15:7-9 Rom. 1:8, 16, 15:16-21 Eph 1:13, 3:6 1Cor 15:1-2,11 24 2Cor. 10:14,16 1Thess. 1:5, 2:9,13-16 2Thess. 2:13-14 2. Access and Entrance Jn. 10:16,19 Act 20:20-21 Rom10:9- 10,16-17 Eph. 3:6, 2:18 1Cor. 12:13,18 - Through repentance Heb 4:1-3,5-6, 3:18 Act 20:21, 2:38, 3:19-20 Mk. 1:15 Ps. 32.5 2Cor. 6:17-18 Prov. 28:13 Ezek. 18:31-32 - And faith in Christ Eph. 1:12 Heb. 2:1-3, 4:2-6, 3:18-19,6 Rom. 5:1-2, 3:25 Eph. 3:12,6, 2:18 - Christ is received Jn 1:14 Col 2:6 Rev 3:20 3. Become sons of God Jn.1:12 Gal. 3:26, 4:5 Eph.1:5 4. Christ dwells in you Gal. 4:6 Eph. 3:17 Rom. 8:9 5. Given the Holy Spirit Act 15:7-8, 2:38, 11:15-17, 10:43-44 Gal.3:1-2,5, 3:26, 4:6 Rom.5:5 1Thess 4.8 - Sealed/ Eph. 1:13-14, 4:30 2Cor. 1:22, 5:5 pledge of ownership Rom. 8:9 1Jn. 4:13 - Baptized with the Act 1:5, 11:14-17, 10:43-48, 15:7-9 Holy Spirit Jn.7:38-39 - Sanctified Rom. 15:16-19 Gal. 3:1-2,26, 6:7-8 2Thess 2:13-14 1Cor. 6:11 1Pet. 1:2 6. God puts you in Christ 1Cor. 1:30,18 2Cor. 1:21-22 Eph. 1:13 7. Receives us in Christ Gal. 4:8-9 Eph. 2:12-13,18 Col. 1:20-22 1Pet. 1:21 7. Soul first saved and 1Pet 1:9 Mt 10:28 Mic 6:7 given eternal life Is. 55:3 Ps 35:9,3 Ezek.18:4,20 Jn.5:24, 20:31 Col 1:12-13, 3:1 Eph 2:1,5,8 2Tim. 1:10 Tit.1:2 1Jn. 5:11-13 9. Become member of the Church Eph. 3:6 1Cor. 12:13,18, 1:30 through the gospel Act 2:37-41,47, 14:21 1Pet. 2:6, 9-10 10. He is baptized immediately Act 2:36-41, 8:12,34-38, 10:47-48, 16:30-33, 18:5,8 11. Taught of the doctrines Act 2:36-42 1Cor.1:2, 14:37-40 Col 4:15- 16 1Thess 5:27, 4:1-2 2Thess. 2:13-15, 3:13-15 12. Not continue in sin, Jn. 14:15, 21, 15:10, 8:51 Mt.7:21-27 keep His commandments Rom.6:12, 21-23 Gal.6:7-8 1Cor. 10:6-14 2Cor.12:21 Heb. 3:12 2Jn 6 Rev. 14:12 13. Maintain discipline Col. 2:4-7, 1:23 1Cor. 15:1-2,11 2Cor. and stability of faith in Christ 1:24 1Thess. 1:3 1Pet. 5:12 14. Body awaits redemption, Rom. 8:23, 7:24 1Cor. 15:51-53 resurrection/transformation 2Cor.5:1-8 Mt 24:29-31 1Thess 4:14-17 Col 3:4 Phil 3:20-21 1Jn 3:2 15. At death with the Lord a. the body returns to ashes Gen.3:19 Eccl 12:7 Job 34:15 Ps 104:29 b. the soul lives with the Lord Lk. 23:42-43 Rom. 14:8 2Cor.12:2-4, 5:6,8 Phil. 1:23-24 1Thess 5:9-10 1Pet.1:9 Rev. 6:9-11, 8:1-5, 14:12-13,17- 18, 20:4 c. his body resurrected at Is. 26:19 Rom. 8:23 His coming 1Cor 15:20-23,51-54 2Cor. 5:1-2 25 Phil. 3:20 Col 3:4 1Jn. 3:2 1Thess 4:13- 17, 5:9-10 16. Salvation of others Have not known the Law or His words - Conscience Rom. 2:11-16 - God sends servants Act 10:1-2,9,17-23 - God reveals His Son Gal. 1:11-12 Is. 65:1
IV FOREKNOWLEDGE OF SALVATION God knows the beginning and end of every human and this is His basis for his predestination
A. The Predestination Gods acts are righteous and just Jer 9:24 Eph. 1:4-5 Rom. 9:18-21 God knows mans heart Dan. 2:22,29 Is. 48:8 Ps 58:3 Jn. 6:64 He knows those who are His and for Him 2Tim. 2:19 Jn. 13:10-11,18 1. Causes all things to work together to Rom. 8:28, 32 those who love him 2. He foreknew Rom. 8:29, 11:2 1Pet. 1:2,20-21 3. He predestined Rom. 8:29 Eph. 1:5,11 Act 13:48 4. He called Rom. 8:30 2Thess. 2:13-14 5. He justified Rom. 8:30, 3:24-26,30 1Cor. 6:11 6. He glorified Rom. 8:30 Jn. 17:22 7. God is for us Rom. 8:31 Ps. 118:6 8. Gave His Son Rom. 8:32, 34 9. Gods elect Rom. 8:33 Lk. 18:7 10. Not separated from Gods love Rom. 8:35-39
B. The Call God gave equal opportunity to all by His calling and patience 1Tim. 2:3-4 2Pet. 3:9 The Gospel preached Mk 1:15 Mt 24:14 2Thess 2:13-14
1. Men have to repent Act 11:14-18, 15:7-9 and believe the gospel of God 2Tim 2:22, 25 Those appointed to eternal life believed Act 13:48 1Jn 4:6 Disciples abstained from wickedness 2Tim. 2:18-19 Mt. 7:21-23 and continued faith in Christ Eph. 1:4
C. The Record The books in heaven Rev. 20:12 The Scripture Men were judge according to what is Rev. 20:12 Ps. 56:8, 119:89 written Jn.12:48 Book of life a. Book life/book of the living Ps. 69:28 Ex. 32:32-33 b. Lambs book of life The righteous who overcame are Lk 10:20 Phil. 4:3 recorded from the foundation of Rev. 3:5, 13:8, 17:8, 20:12,15, the world 21:27 26 V BENEFITS OF SALVATION A. We are saved from 1. Curse Gal. 3:10,13,4:5 Deut 30:15-16,19, 28:15 2. Condemnation Rom. 8:1 1Cor. 11:32 Mt. 25:31-32,34,41 3. Judgment Jn. 5:24, 3:18-19 2Pet. 2:9, 3:7 4. Wrath Rom. 5:9 Jn. 3:36 1Thess. 1:10, 5:9-10 2Thess 1:8-9 Col. 3:4-6 Rev. 6:12-17, 19:11-15 5. Spiritual death Jn. 11:25-26, 5:24 Rev. 20:6 Eph. 2:1,5 Rom. 6:23 Col. 2:13, 3:4,1 6. Sin Jn. 8:34-36,24 Mt. 1:21 Lk. 6:45, 43-44 Rom.6:6, 10-11,18,22, 7:24-25, 8:1, 3-4 Gal 1:4, 5:1 2Tim 4:18 Tit. 2:14 Heb 9:14, 10:22 1Jn 3:8, 5:18 Rev. 1:5 7. The evil one Ps. 34:21-22 Prov. 19:23 Act 26:18 Col. 1:13 2Thess 3:3 Heb. 2:14-15
C. Security of Salvation Eternal Security There is eternal security for those who truly are in Christ and have not denied or turned their backs on Him. They have repented and not continued sinning. In Gods eyes & foreknowledge He knows those who are His and they are eternally secured. Rom 8:30 2Tim 2:19 1Pet 1:9-10 1Cor 1:8 Jn 10:27-28 Jde 24
1. Assured by the Scripture Ps.49:15 Jer. 24:7 Acts 15:7-9, 27 11:14,17-18, 20:21, 10:43 Gal. 3:26, 4:6,8-9 1Cor. 8:3 Jn. 5:24,39, 20: 31 2Tim. 2:19, 3:15 2. God knows the heart 1Sam 16:7 Act 2:39 Heb. 4:13 Act 15:7-9 Lk. 8:15 Rom. 10:9-10,13,15 2Tim 2:22 3. He changes the heart 1Sam10:6,9,27 Heb. 1:16 Jer. 31:33, 32:40 Ezek 36:26-27 Deut 29:4 4. Receives us in Christ Gal. 4:8-9 1Cor. 1:30 2Cor. 1:21 Eph. 2:12-13,18 Col. 1:20-22 1Pet. 1:9,21, 2:7,9-10 5. Repentance and faith in Christ Heb. 4:1-6,11,12:17 Act 11:14-18, for genuine salvation 15:7-9 Act 3:19, 20:20-21 2Tim.2:22-25 Mt 7:21-23 6. Christ in our hearts 2Cor. 13:3,5 Rom. 8:9 Gal. 4:6 Col. 2:6 Eph. 3:17 1Jn. 3:9-10 7. Holy Spirit in us Rom. 8:16,9 1Jn. 3:19-21,24, 4:13, 5:9-13 8. Purchased for His possession 1Pet. 1:18-19 1Cor. 6:20,19, 7:23 Act 20:28 Rom 14:8 Phil. 1:21-23 1Thess 5:9-10 Rev. 5:9 9. He keeps us Jn 10:28, 6:39, 17:12, 18:9 Lk.22:31- 32 2Tim. 4:18 2Thess. 3:3 1Cor 10:13 Gal. 1:4 1Jn 3:8-9, 5:18 10. He confirms to the end 1Cor. 1:8 1Thess 5:23-24 1Pet. 1:4-5 Jde 24
VI YOUR SALVATION A. What Believers Possess Believers in Rom 8:30 and 2Tim 2:19 possess these qualities: 1. Take hold of the eternal life 1Tim. 6:12,18-19 Phil. 3:12-18 2. Make certain 2Pet. 1:10-11,5-9 1Thess. 3:5 2Cor 13:5-6 3. Hold fast Heb. 3:6,14, 4:14 Phil. 2:16 1Cor. 15:1-2 Jde. 21 Heb. 9:28 2Tim. 4:7 Rev. 2:25, 3:11 4. Not receive the grace of God in vain 2Cor. 6:1 Heb. 2:1-3, 4:1,6,11 5. Not fall away Heb. 3:12, 4:11, 6:4-6, 10:26-39 Jde. 22-23 Js. 5:19-20 6. Stand to the end Mt. 24:9-13 Heb. 3:6,14, 10:39 1Pet. 5:12 7. Suffer with Him Rom. 8:17 2Cor 1:5,7 Phil 1:29, 3:10-11 Col. 1:24 1Pet. 4:1,12-13 8. Spotless and blameless Eccl. 9:8 Eph. 1:4, 5:27 Phil. 1:10, 2:15 2Cor. 6:17, 7:1 Lk 12:35 Jde.24 Rev. 3:4-5,18, 16:15 9. Endure, persevere Mt. 10:22 Mk. 13:13 Heb 6:12, 10:36 1Thess.1:3 2Thess 1:4 2Tim. 2:12 Rev. 2:3, 3:10, 13:10, 14:12 10. Overcome Rev. 2:7,11,17,26, 3:5,12,21, 21:1-8,7 11. Not stand condemned Gal. 2:11,14, 4:9-11 1Cor. 9:27 12. Fight a good fight of faith 1Tim. 1:18-19, 6:12 2Tim. 4:7-8 28 Act.14:22 13. Obey Jn 3:36, 8:51, 10.27-28 Heb 3.18, 4.1- 2,6,11, 5:9 14. Walk in the Light Jn 8:12 1Jn 1:5-10 Gal 5:25 Col 2:6
B. Condition of Believers Warning of Shrinking Back Eternal Security belongs to those who do not continue sinning and who are truly for and of God. Those who shrink back and have not repented of their sins shall not be saved but shall be condemned. Heb 10:39 1. Unbelievers have foreign garments Zeph. 1:8 Mt. 22:10-13 2. Believers are washed 1Cor. 6:11, 1:30 Act 22:16 Eph 5:26 3. Clothed with righteousness Is. 61:10 Zech. 3:1-5 Gal. 3:26- 27 Rev. 3:4, 4:4, 7:14, 19:8,14 4. There are brethren who shrink back Heb. 3:12, 6:4-8, 10:26-39 Js.5:19-20 5. Because of their unrepentant sins, 1Cor. 9:27 2Cor.12:21, 13:1-2 continued sinning persistently Phil. 3:18-19 Heb 10:26,29 1Tim. 1:18-20 Rev. 2:20-22 6. Because of their false doctrines 1Tim. 4:16, 6:20-21 Tit 3:10-11 Gal. 1:6-9,4:9-11 2Pet 2:1, 3:16 7. A brother who commits this sin has: a. wrecked his faith 1Tim. 1:19-20, 6:20-21 b. not continue in faith Act 14:22 Heb 11:1, 3:12,6, 6:12, 10:38-39 1Cor. 15:1-2 Rom. 11:22 Js. 2:14,17,22,26 c. denied Him 2Tim. 2:12 Mt 10:33 Lk.12:9 Rev. 3:8, 2:13 d. crucify to themselves the Heb. 6:6 Son of God e. put Him to open shame Heb. 6:6 f. trampled under foot the Son of God Heb 10:29 g. regarded as unclean the blood Heb. 10:29, 9:12-14, 22 of the covenant by which he was sanctified h. insulted the Spirit of grace Heb. 10:29, 6:4 Eph. 4:30 i. walk as enemies of the cross of Phil. 3:17-18 2Cor. 12:21 Christ j. self-condemned Tit 3:10-11 k. commits sin unto death 1Jn. 5:16-17 Rom. 8:6, 13 8. Remedy limited for those who sin: a. removed from church 1Cor 5:1-2,7-12 Tit 3:10-11 Rom 16:17 2Thess 3:14-15 b. the LORD disciplines 1Cor 11:31-32 Heb.12:6-8 Rev 3:19 c. taught not to blaspheme 1Tim. 1:19-20 d. destruction of his flesh 1Cor. 5:5, 3:17 e. to come into repentance Rev. 2:20-22, 3:1-3 2Pet. 3:9 f. so his spirit saved in the day 1Cor. 5:5, 11:32 of the Lord 9. Judgment awaits him if not repented Heb. 6:6, 10:26-27 Jn 3:36, 29 5:28-29 a. there no longer remains a Heb. 10:26 2Pet 1:9-11 sacrifice for his sins b. Christ will deny him 2Tim. 2:12 Mt 10:33, 7:21-23, 25:10-13 10. He shall die Rom 8:1-2,12-13 1Cor. 3:17 Physical and spiritual death - Rom. 6:12-16,21 1Cor. 6:9-11 Contrast to eternal life Rom. 6:22, 2:5-8 Gal. 6:7-8 a. death of his soul Rom. 8:6, 13 1Tim 5:6 Js 5:19-20 1Jn. 5:16-17 b. destroyed, perished - Heb. 10:39,29-31 Greek word apoleia to die, perishing, ruin, destruction same Greek word used - in Phil. 1:28, 3:18-19 2Thess. 2:3 2Pet. 2:1, 3:7,16 Rev. 17:8,11 c. wicked slave condemned Mt. 25:1-13,30 Lk. 12:35-46, 13:23-28 d. no part in the first resurrection Rom. 8:17 1Jn. 2:28 2Pet. 1:9-11 Rev. 3:1-3, 20:6 left behind Mt. 24:32-41, 42-51, 25:13 1Jn 2:28 2Pet 1:10-11 e. hurt by the second death Dan. 12:2 Jn. 5:28-29 Rev. 2:11, 3:5, 20:14-15 11. Five better things for the righteous Heb. 6:9, 10:39 Mt. 28:19-20 We Continue in: a. repentance Lk. 13:3 Mt. 3:8 Rom 2:5-8 Tit. 1:16 Rev. 2:5 b. faith in Christ Jn. 6:40 Act 14:22 Gal. 1:6, 2:20 1Cor. 15: 1-4,11 Rom. 1:17 Heb. 10:38-39, 3:6,14 Rev 2:10 c. obedience Jn. 3:36, 8:51, 10:27-29 Heb 3:18, 4:6,11, 5:9 1Pet. 1:2, 14, 22 Rev 2:26, 3:2, 14:12 d. holiness Mt. 5:8 Rom 6:22 1Cor. 6:8-10 Gal 6:7-8 Eph. 5:5 Heb. 12:14-17, 3:12 e. love Jn. 15:10,13 1Cor. 8:1, 13:13, 14:1 1Jn. 3:23, 4:7-8 End is: Salvation of your souls Jn 10:27-29 1Pet 1:9 Js. 5:19-20 Heb. 10:39
VII FULFILLMENT OF SALVATION All men shall be judged Eccl. 12:14, 3:17, 11:9 Mt.10:26 Rom 2:16 1Cor. 4:5 A. Judgment Seat of Christ 1. Salvation and rewards of believers a. salvation of repentant believers began 2Thess. 2:13-14 Eph. 1:13-14 at their regeneration on earth unto Rom. 8:23 1Pet 1:8-10 their bodily resurrection/transformation 1Jn 3:2 at the Second Coming Of Christ
b. 1,000 years gap from Christs Second 30 Coming with the believers resurrection from the day of the Great White Throne Judgment with the unbelievers to be judged at the Second Resurrection, the Second Death - Rev 20:4-6,7-15 Dan. 12:2,13 2. All saints are rewarded at Christs Lk. 14:14 1Pet. 5:4 Rev. 20:6 Second Coming a. at the Judgment Seat of Christ 2Cor. 5:10 1Cor. 3:13-15 b. after the tribulation period at the Rev. 11:18,15,17, 22:12, 20:4- beginning of the millennium reign 6,7-10 of Christ 3. The rewards of the Saints He rewards us according to our deeds Ps. 18:20-24 Col. 3:23-24 Eph 6:8 Heb 6:10 Rev 2:23, 3:11 Watch! Not to loose full reward 1Cor. 3:8,13-15, 9:27 2Jn 8 a. unfading crown of glory 1Pet. 5:4 b. crown of life Js. 1:12 Rev 2:10 c. crown of righteousness 2Tim. 4:8 d. reign with Him 2Tim. 2:12 Rev 2:26, 20:6 e. eat of the tree of life Rev. 2:7 f. hidden manna, white stone with Rev. 2:17 Is 56:5, 62:2 a new name g. morning star Rev. 2:28 h. walk with Him in white Rev. 3:4-5 i. not erase his name from the book Rev. 3:5, 20:15 of life j. confess his name before the Father Rev. 3:5 Mt. 10:32 and His angels k. become pillar in the temple of God Rev. 3:12 l. written on him the Name of God, Rev. 3:12 the city of God and His New Name m. sit down with Him on His throne Rev. 3:21 Mt. 19:28 n. Unacceptable works burned up 1Cor. 3:12-15, 4:5 o. shine as stars Dan 12:3 Rom 10:15 4. The wicked slaves have no part in these Mt. 25:1-13,30 Lk. 12:35-46, rewards and shall be condemned 13:23-28 Jn. 5:28-29 Rom. 2:5-8 Gal. 6:7-8 They shall not be with the righteous 1Cor. 6:9-10 Rev. 2:11, 3:5, but with the unbelievers at judgment 20:14-15
B. Judgment Seat of God The Great White Throne Judgment Rev. 11:18, 20:11-15 Dan.12:1-3 Christ on His Glorious Throne Mt. 25:31-32 Jn. 5:22,30, 8:16 Act 10:42, 17:31 2Thess. 1:7-10 1.The Believers a. all saints into eternity Mt. 25:31,34, 12:41-42, 16:24-27 Dan. 12:2 b. the wicked slaves condemned Mt. 25: 1-13,30 Lk 12:35-46, 13:23-28 Jn. 5:28-29 Rom. 2:5-8 Gal. 6:7-8 1Cor. 6:9-10 Rev. 2:11, 3:5, 20:14-15 2.The Unbelievers 31 a. condemned Is. 26 :14, 66:24 Mt 7:15,23, 10:28, 25:31,41 1Cor. 6:9-10 b. eternal punishment Mt. 18:8, 25:41,46 2Thess 1:9 Rev 14:9-11 c. lake of fire, second death Rev. 20:11-14
VIII BAPTISM AFTER SALVATION A. Important Teachings on Baptism: 1. Being buried and raised with Christ Rom. 6:3-8 Col. 2:12-13 through faith Act 8:35-38 2. After repentance and faith in Christ Act 3:19, 2:37-38, 15:7-9,10:43- through the gospel 48 Mk 1:15, 16:15-16 Gal. 1:8 1Cor 1:16-17 3. Immediate after conversion Mk. 1:15, 16:15-16 Mt. 28:19-20 Act 2:36-41, 8:12, 34-38, 10:42- 48,16:30-34, 18:5, 8 Gal. 3:26-27 4. Instruction in baptizing a. Authority and identification: In the power and Name of Act 4:7, 2:38, 8:16, 10:48, 19:5 Jesus Christ b. The way: In the name of the Father and Mt. 28:19 the Son and the Holy Spirit Immersion Mt.3:16 Acts 8:36-39 5. Have clothed ourselves with Christ Gal. 3:27 6. An appeal to God for a good conscience 1Pet. 3:21
B. What Baptism Is Not: 1. Can wash our sins? No a. it is the blood of Jesus Act 2:38, 3:19, 15:8-9, 22:16 Heb. 9:22,13:12 Rev 1:5, 7:14, 22:14 b. in the Name of Jesus 1Cor. 6:11 Act 10:43, 22:16 1Jn.2:12 c. by the Spirit of God Eph. 1:13-14 Tit.3:5 2Thess. 2:13-14 d. through faith in Him Act 15:7-9, 11:14-17 2. It is new birth /regeneration/ baptism of the Holy Spirit? No a. new birth occurs at conversion Eph. 1:13-14 Tit. 3:5 2Thess 2:13-14 b. before baptism Act 10:43-48, 11:14-18, 15:7-11 c. baptism without the real Gospel, Mk. 1:15,16:15-16 Act 3:19, faith in Christ and acceptance of 2:37-38, 8:13-20, 15:7-9, the penalty He made for our sins is 10:43-48 useless 3. The Spirit is given? No a. the Spirit is given even before Act 8:5, 12, 14-17, 34-38, 10:42- baptism 48, 11:14-17, 15:7-9
b. born of water and Spirit 32 The believer is born through: - the word, the gospel Eph. 1:13-14 Js. 1:18 1Pet. 1:23 - the Spirit of God Tit. 3:5 2Thess 2:13-14 Jn 3:5-6 - the resurrection of Christ 1Pet. 1:3 1Pet. 3:21 - believing Jesus is the Christ 1Jn. 5:1 Jn 1:12-13
Water here is not water baptism but signifies a spiritual water that cleanses us through the Spirit of God after the word of truth is preached - the gospel and have placed faith in it. It is spiritual washing. Tit. 3:5 Jn 15:3, 7:38-39 Eph 5:26
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THE CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
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CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
Imitating Christ
1Cor 11:1
35 IMPORTANCE WHY CHRISTIAN CHARACTER IS DEVELOPED
THE WILL OF GOD FOR US TO BE CHRISTLIKE
1. There are commandments, instructions Mt. 28:19-20 Col. 2:6-7 to follow Eph.4:20-21 1Cor. 7:19, 14:37 Phil 3:17 1Thess. 4:1-2 2Thess. 2:15, 3:4, 6,14 1Tim. 6:14 2Tim. 1:13 Jde. 17-18 2Pet. 3:1-2 2Jn.4, 6, 9 Rev. 1:3, 3:3 2. There are conducts and patterns Tit 1.9 2Tim 3.10 Phil 2.2, 3.15- to live by 16, 17, 4:9 1Cor 11.6 Gal 5.10, 6:16 3. Preach the word 2Tim 4:2 1Tim. 4:11,13 Tit. 2:1 4. Be taught Eph. 4:20-21 Col. 2:6-7 5. Abide in the teaching 2Jn.9 Jn. 8:31,47 2Thess. 2:15 6. To live righteous lives 2Tim. 3:16-17 1Thess. 4:1-7 7. Keep and not turn away 1Tim. 6:14 2Pet. 2:21 8. Obey God rather than man Act 5:28-29 Mk 7:6-9 Jn 8:47 1Tim. 6:14 9. Not forsake the word Deut. 4:2 Hos. 4:6, 13: 6 2Chrn 12:1,5 Mal. 2:7-8 Tit. 1:9 10. Keep away from those who dont follow Rom. 16:17 1Cor. 14:38 the teachings of Christ 2Thess. 3:6,14 Tit 1:9, 3:10 1Tim 1:3, 6:2-5 2Tim 4:3-4 Heb. 13:7,9
WE ARE TO WALK LIKE CHRIST
1. In the same manner as He walked 1Jn. 2:6 2. In His ways Ps. 119:3 3. We received Him as Lord, so walk Col 2:6-7 in Him 4. Follow His steps no sin nor deceit 1Pet. 2:21-22 found in His mouth 5. Same attitude as Christs Phil 2:1-5 6. Because we have been forgiven 2Pet 1:5-9 7. We are predestined to be conformed Rom 8:29 to His image
36 BELIEVERS IN CHRIST
Believers in Christ are those who after hearing the gospel have repented of their sins, put their faith in Christ, have been forgiven, sanctified and saved. These believers were rescued from the domain of darkness and transferred to the kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ. Spiritually and shall manifest in the physical and in their lives their status, position and condition in Christ. As believers in Christ we are now blessed with all spiritual blessings until He comes. 2Thess 2:13-14 1Cor.1:2, 6:11 1Pet.1:1-3,9 Act 26:18 Col 1:13
I THE STATUS AND POSITION OF BELIEVERS A. The Riches of the Glory of His Inheritance in the Saints Eph.1:18, 7, 2:7, 3:8,16 1. Received by God Mt. 10:40 Jn.12:44 1Cor.1:30 2Cor.1:21 Gal. 4:8-9 Eph. 2:12-13 Col.1:21-22 1Pet 1:9,21, 2:7, 9-10 2. Received forgiveness, eternal life and Act 3:19, 11:18 2Tim. 2:25 knowledge of truth in repentance 3. Cleansed by faith Act 15:7-9, 26:18 4. Regenerated and renewed by the Spirit Tit. 3:5 Jn.3:5 1Cor. 6:11 5. Caused to be born again through the 1Pet 1:23,3 Jn.3:3-5 word, resurrection of Christ and the Spirit 6. Sanctified by the offering of the body Heb 10:10 Rom 15:16 of Jesus Christ through the Spirit 2Thess. 2:13 7. Justified by His blood Rom. 5:9, 3:24 8. Made righteous 2Cor 5:21 1Cor 1:30 Rom 3:22 9. Saved by grace and by His life Eph. 2:8 Rom. 5:9-10 10. Forgiven for His Names sake 1Jn.2:12 Eph. 4:32 1Cor. 6:11 11. Have the Son and eternal life 1Jn. 5:9-13 Jn.3:36 12. Raised up with Christ Col. 3:1, 2:12 Eph. 2:16 13. Adopted sons of God Gal. 3:26, 4:5 Eph. 1:5 Jn.1:12 14. Sons of light 1Thess. 5:5 Jn.12:36 Eph. 5:8 1Jn. 1:5 15. God becomes our Father Lk. 11:2,13 1Cor. 1:3 Phil. 4:20 16. Son of God dwells in our hearts Gal. 4:6 Rom. 8:9 Eph. 3:17 17. His brethren Mt. 28:10 Lk.18:20-21 Heb. 2:11-13 18. Sealed and given the Holy Spirit 1Cor. 1:22 2Cor 5:5 Eph 4:30 1Thess 4:8 19. Children of promise, descendants Lk. 19:9-10 Rom. 4:13,16, 9:8 of Abraham, spiritual Israel Gal. 3:7,29, 6:16 20. Qualified to share in the inheritance Col 1: 12 21. Rescued from the domain of darkness, Col. 1:13 Lk 12:32 Ps 107:2 transferred to the kingdom of His Son 22. Complete in Christ Col. 2:10 23. Set free from sin Gal. 5:1,13 Jn 8:31-36 Rom. 6:7,18,22, 8:1-2 Rev 1:5 24. Temple of the Holy Spirit, bought 1Cor. 6:19-20 Eph. 2:21-22 with a price 25. One spirit with the Lord 1Cor. 6:17 Jn. 17:21-23 26. No condemnation in Christ Rom.8:1 Jn. 5:24 37 27. Have redemption and forgiveness Col. 1:14 Eph. 1:7 28. By his doing you are in Christ 1Cor. 1:30 2Cor. 1:21 29. Belong to Christ and Christ in you 1Cor. 3:23 2Cor. 5:17, 13:5 30. Died and life hidden with Christ in God Col. 3:3 Rom. 6:4 Gal. 2:20 31. In truth and abides in you 2Jn. 2 1Jn. 2:22,27 32. Reconciled to God Rom. 5:10 Col. 1:20-22 33. Knows and known by God Ps. 49:15 1Pet. 1:21 Gal 4:9 34. Loved by God Jn. 16:27, 14:21,23 35. Names written in heaven Phil. 4:3 Lk. 10:20 36. Beloved of God called as saints, Jde 1 Rom. 1:7 1Cor. 1:2 kept for Christ 37. Blessed by God 2Cor. 1:20 Ps. 84:11 Prov. 10:6 38. Heard by God 1Jn. 5:14-15 Eph. 3:20 39. Blessed with every spiritual blessing Eph. 1:3 40. Our spirit is alive Rom. 8:10-11 Eph. 2:5 41. Fellow citizens, heirs, members of Eph. 2:19, 3:6 1Cor. 12:13 the body, partakers of the promise 41. Aliens, strangers in this world, Ps 119:19 1Pet. 1:1, 2:11 Citizens of heaven Phil. 3:20 Heb 3:1 43. Have inheritance imperishable, 1Pet. 1:4 undefiled, reserved in heaven 44. Faith rest in Gods power 1Cor. 2:4-5 45. Protected by Gods power through 1Pet. 1:5 Ps. 121:7-8 faith for salvation 46. Divine power granted everything for 2Pet. 1:3 1Cor. 4:20 2Tim 1:7 life and godliness 47. Salt and light of the earth Mt. 5:13-14 48. Guided and taught by the Holy Spirit Jn. 14:26, 16:13 49. Filled with fruit of righteousness Phil. 1:11 50. Created new 2Cor. 5:17 Eph. 4:24, 2:10 Tit. 2:14 Phil. 2:13 2Thess. 2:16- 17 1Pet. 2:24 51. Filled with joy and peace and hope Rom. 15:13 52. Caused to abound in love for all 1Thess. 3:12, 4:9 1Cor. 5:14 53. Given authority over the enemy Lk 10:19,17-18,20 2Cor 10:4 54. Kept, protected and delivered from evil Is. 54:17 Jn. 17:15 2Cor. 1:10 2Thess. 3:3,2 55. We are to suffer for His Names sake Mt 5:11 Phil. 1:29, 3:10 2Cor. 1:5 1Pet 4:1 1Thess. 3:2-4 2Tim. 3:12 Heb. 2:18 Rev. 1:9 56. Died to sin and the law Rom. 6:2,11, 7:4,6 Gal. 2:19 57. Have crucified the flesh of its passion Gal. 5:24 Col. 3:5 and desires 58. God leads us in triumph in Christ 1Cor. 15:57 2Cor. 2:14 59. Can do the work of God Jn. 9:3-4 Mk. 16:20 60. Overcome the world and the devil 1Jn. 2:13-14, 4:4, 5:4 Rev. 12:10-11 61. We are awaiting for His revealing 1Cor. 1:7 Phil. 3:20 1Thess. 1:10 62. Taught and preserved blameless and 1Cor. 1:7-8 Eph 1:4 Phil. 1:6,10, holy until the day of Christ 2:16 1Thess. 3:12-13, 5:23 Jde 24
38 63. Be changed at His coming 1Cor. 15:51-53, 6:14 Col. 3:4 Phil 3:20-21 1Thess 4:13-17 1Jn. 3:2 64. Given rewards Col 3:23-24 1Pet 5:4 2Jn 8 65. Will judge the world and angels 1Cor. 6:2,3 Rom. 16:20 Dan. 7:18,22,27 66. Look for a new heaven and new earth 2Pet. 3:13 Rev 21-22 67. Reign with Christ Rev. 3:21, 5:10, 20:4,6, 22:5
II THE WALK OF BELIEVERS 1. In a manner worthy of the calling Eph. 4:1 2. In a manner worthy of the Lord Col. 1:10 3. In a manner worthy of God 1Thess. 2:12 4. In the same manner as He walked 1Jn. 2:6 5. In love Eph. 5:2 6. In Him Col. 2:6-7 7. In the Light 1Jn. 1:7 8. In the Law of the Lord Ps. 119:1 9. In His ways Ps. 119:3 10. In His instruction Ex. 16:4 1Thess. 4:1-2 11. In truth 2Jn.4 3Jn.3 1Kings 2:4 12. In the newness of life Rom. 6:4,13 13. According to His commandments 2Jn.6 14. By the Spirit Gal. 5:16,25 15. As children of light Eph. 5:8 16. By faith, not by sight 2Cor. 5:7 17. Not as the Gentiles walk Eph. 4:17-19 18. Careful and wise walk Eph. 5:15-17 19. Not walk as enemies of the cross Phil. 3:18 20. Manner worthy of the gospel of Christ Phil. 1:27 21. Follow His steps not sin or deceit 1Pet. 2:21-22 found in His mouth 22. Be holy and righteous 1Pet. 1:16 2Pet 3:11,14 1Jn.3:7
III THE CHARACTER OF BELIEVERS 1. Sanctified 1Cor. 1:2 Heb 10:10-12 2. Faithful in Jesus Eph. 1:2 Col. 2:6 3. Faithful brethren Col. 1:2 1Jn. 3:23 4. Beloved of God Rom. 1:7 5. Majestic ones, God delights Ps. 16:3 6. Of the Highest One Dan. 7:22 7. Will judge the world 1Cor. 6:2 8. Gods household Eph. 2:19 1Cor. 6:19 Heb. 3:6 9. In Christ Phil. 4:21 1Cor. 1:30 10. Chosen race, royal priesthood, 1Pet. 2:9 Ex 19:5-6 holy nation, Gods own possession 11. Persevere Rev. 14:12, 13:10 12. Keep Gods commandments Rev. 14:12 Jn. 14:15 1Thess. 4:1-2 13. Keep faith in Jesus Rev. 14:12, 13:10 1Pet. 1:6-8 14. Immorality, impurity and greed not Eph. 5:3 Col. 3:5 2Tim 2:19 named 39 15. Laid aside old self with its evil practices Eph. 4:22 Col. 3:9 16. Live not like the world Col. 3:1-2 Phil 3:19-20 1Pet 4:1-3 1Jn. 2:15-17
IV THE GLORY OF BELIEVERS 1. We are to glorify God 1Cor. 6:19-20,18, 10:31 Mt. 5:16 Jn. 15:8 Rom. 12:1 Eph. 5:20 1Pet. 4:11 2. We are to glorify the Name of Jesus Col. 3:17 2Thess. 1:11-12 3. He glorifies us Rom. 8:30 Eph. 3:21 2Thess.1:12 In His Son Jn. 17:22 1Pet. 5:10 At His Coming Mt 25:31-40, 19:27-30 2Thess. 1:7,10 1Pet. 4:13, 5:4 4. We are given a glorious body Rom 8:18-23 1Cor 15:20-23,51-55 2Cor. 5:1-2 Phil. 3:20-21 Col. 3:4 1Thess 4:13-17, 5:9-10 1Jn. 3:2
40 DISCIPLESHIP
A disciple is an active member of the body, maturing to Christlikeness, filled with the Spirit, knows and practices Gods words and functions in the ministry according to his calling and spiritual gifts.
I. MAKING OF A DISCIPLE A. Masters Command 1. The Command Mt 28.28-20 Act 10.36, 42-43 2. Passed on Act 13.2-4, 14.21-22 2Tim 2.1-2, 4.2, 3.14-16 2Cor 4.13 B. Masters Way 1. Be saved Act 14.21-22, 15.7-11, 11.14-18 a. Gospel received Mt 28.19 Mk 16.15, 1.15 Act 15.7-9 Rom 15.16-20 b. Baptized Mt 28.19 Mk 16.16 Act 11.14-17, 10.42-48 2. Be Taught Eph 4.20-24 Col 2.6-7 2Tim 3.10 Jn 8.31 a. Christian Character 1Tim 3.15 Phil 3.15-21, 4.9 Col 1.10, 2.6-8 1Thess 4.1-2, 10, 12 b. Christian Doctrines Is 8.16 Mt 28.20 Act 2.42 1Cor 14.37 2Thess 2.13-15 1Thess 5.27 1Tim 4.13, 16 3. Be changed and be faithful Is 50.4-5 Tit 2.14 2Cor 3.18 1Cor 15.58 2Pet 1.5-8 Jn 15.8
II. MARK OF A DISCIPLE 3 Areas to be considered: His life, character and service
A. The Life of a Disciple 1. Continues in His word Jn 8.31,10.26 Mt 7.24-29 Col 3.16-17 Act 11.26, 14.21-22 2. Loves the Brethren Jn 13.34-35 1Thess 4.9-10, 1.7 1Jn 3.23, 10, 14 3. Bears much fruit Jn 8.31, 15.8 Act 7.16-20 Lk 3.8 4. Not continue in sin Rom 6.12, 21-23, Heb 3.12 Gal 6.7-8 1Cor 10.6-14 2Cor 12.21 5. Forsakes all for Christ & Mt 10.37-39 Mk 8.34-35 Lk 14.26-27 the gospel Jn 12.25-26 Phil 1.29 1Cor 7.35 6. Worships Jesus Mt 14.33, 28.9 Rev 22.8-9 7. Abides in Christ Jn 15.4, 5, 10 1Jn 3.24 8. Follows Jesus by proclaiming Mt 10.24-33 Mk 5.1-5, 15-20 Lk 9.57-62 Him Jn 4.7-10, 39
B. The Character of a Disciple 1. A good soldier 2Tim 2.3-4, 1.8 1Tim 1.18 1Cor 9.7 2. An abiding athlete 2Tim 2.5 1Cor 9.25-27 3. Hardworking farmer 2Tim 2.6 1Cor 9.10 4. A worshipping priest 1Pet 2.5 Heb 13.15-16 Rom 15.16 Rev 1.6 5. An immovable follower Confesses Christ Mt 10:32 Lk 12:8 Rev 3:5 Not deny Him Mt 10:33 Mk 8:38 Lk 9:26 2Tim 2:12 41 Loves Christ more than all Mt 10:34-37 Lk 14:26, 33 Carries his cross and follows Him Mt 10:38, 16:24 Lk 14:27 6. A faithful bondservant Mt 10.24, 25.21, 24.45-51 Mk 10.43-45 Eph 6.6 C. The Service of a Disciple 1. A Servant The learner & student now Mt 10.24 Lk 6.40, 22.26 becomes a servant 2. A Member As a member he does his part Rom 12.4-8 1Cor 12.27-28 in the body 3. A Teacher He is able to teach others also Heb 5.12, 6.1-2 1Cor 15.58 2Tim 2.2
III. MERIT OF A DISCIPLE 1. Finds life eternal Mt 16:24-27, 7:21-23 w/ 1Jn 3:23, 6 2. Praise & honor Mt 25.21 Jn 12.26 2Pet 1.4-9 Rev 22.12 3. Inheritance from God Mt 25.34-40 Col 3.24 1Tim 6.14 Phil 1.6, 10, 2.16 2Pet 1.10-11 Rev 22.12 4. Receive rewards and rule Rev 2.26, 3.21, 2.7,17,28, 3.5,11,12 w/ Him Dan 7.27 5. Blessed is he, who is found Mt 24.45-47 Lk 12.42-44, 35 doing Prov 24.11-12
42 COMMANDMENTS OF CHRIST
The believers having been blessed and given with such position and status in Christ have to posses the character and attitude of Christ. We are called into the image and maturity that is in the fullness of stature of Christ. God wants His people to be holy, righteous, godly and Christlike. We are to imitate the apostles as they have imitated Christ. We are to obey all His commandments to have His character. Mt 28:20
I. COMMANDMENTS OF CHRIST 1. God wants this children to walk in truth 3Jn 4 2Jn 4, 6, 9 2. Teach all what He has commanded Mt 28.20 Jn 14.15, 15.10 3. Instructions and commandments for 1Thess 4.1-3, 10,12 Heb 6.1 sanctification 4. Conducting oneself in the 1Tim 3.15 Phil 3.15-21, 4.9 Household of God Col 1.10 1Cor 4.17, 11.16 5. Conducting oneself toward outsiders 1Thess 4.12 Col 4.5 Heb13.18 1Pet 2.12 6. There is a conduct and a pattern Tit 1.9 2Tim 3.10 Phil 2.2, 3.15- to follow 16, 17, 4:9 1Cor 11.6 Gal 5.10, 6:16 7. Two things believers have to watch 1Tim 4:16 2Tim 3:10, 2:15, 19 his life(character) and doctrines 1Cor 9:27 8 He called us for this purpose 1Pet 2.21-22 2Pet 1.10-15, 5-9 1Thess 4.7 9. Will of the Father Mt 7.21 1Jn 2.17 Heb 10.36 10. True believers keep His 1 Jn 2:3-4, 3:22,24, 5:2 commandments & faith in Jesus Rev 12:17, 14:12
II. 150 COMMANDMENTS OF CHRIST Character of Christ A. Character Toward God 1. Seek things above Col 3.1-2, 5,8,12-13 2. Sanctify Christ as Lord and Savior 1Pet 3.15, Lk 6.46-47 Eph 5.24 1Cor 1.7 Phil 3.20 Heb 5.9, 7.25 3. As you received Christ, walk in Him Col 2:6 4. Please the Lord in all respect Col 1.10 Eph 5.10, 17 5. Be imitators of God Eph 5.1 1Cor11.1 1Pet 2.21-22 6. Humble self toward God Js 4.10 1Pet 5.6 7. Love God with all of your heart, soul Mt 22:37 Mk 12:30 Jn 14:15 and strength 8. Loyal to God 1Chrn 28:9, 29:17-19 Act 24:16
B. Character Toward Brethren 1. Love one another Eph 5.2 Col 3.14 1Cor 16.14 Heb 13.1 1Pet 2:17, 4:8 1Jn 3:23, 11 2. Not hate your brethren 1Jn 2.10-11,9, 3.14-15, 4.20, 5.2 3. Not please self but others 1Cor 10:32-33 Rom 15.2 4. Lay down lives for the brethren 1Jn 3.16-17 Heb 6.10 43 5. Do good to the household of faith Gal 6.9-10 Tit 3.8,14 6. Carry each others burden Gal 6.2 Js 4.9, 2.15-16 1Jn 3.17-18 7. Regard others more important Phil 2.3-5 8. Accept one another Rom 15.7 9. Forgive as God forgave us Eph 4.32 Col 3.13 Mt 18.21-35 10. Confess sins, pray for one another Js 5.16 11. Put heart of comparison Col 3.12 Eph 4.32 12. Speak truth Zech 8.16 Eph 4.25 Col 3.9 13. Subject to one another Eph 5.21 14. Pursue peace and building up Rom 14.19 15. Admonish one another Rom 15.14 Col 3.16 1Thess 5.11 16. Owe nothing to anyone give Rom 13.8 Mt 5.42 17. Not judge or speak against Mt 7.1-2 Js 4.11-12 1Cor 4.5 in what a brother observes Rom 2.1-3, 14.1-23 Col 2.16-17 18. Not sue your brethren 1Cor 6.1-8 19. Accept those who are weak Rom 14.1-4 1Thess 5.14 Jde 22 20. Restore those caught in trespass Gal 6.1 Js 5.19-20 Jde 23 21. Be not a stumbling block 1Cor 8.8-13, 10.23-33 Rom 14.13,21 a) Eating blood at Pauls times forbidden because Moses is taught and read in every city. Act 15.19-21 b) Food cleansed Act 10:15 Mk 7.19 Rom 14.14 1Cor 10.25 1Tim 4.3-5 c) Eating foods, observing days Rom 14.1-6, 13 Col 2.16-17 22. Every fact confirmed by 2 Deut 19.15 2 Cor 13.1-2 or 3 witness 1Tim 5.19 23. Show fault to brother Mt 18.15-18 24. Not associate with an immoral brother 1Cor 5.9-11 25. Help widows above 60 years old 1Tim 5.9,11 26. Be hospitable with one another 1Pet 4.9 27. The rich abound in good works, share 1Tim 6.17-19 Lk 12.33-34 28. Turn away from a factious, unruly Rom 16.17 2Thess 3..3, 6, 14-15 brother 1Cor 14.37-38 29. Greet one another Rom 16.13-16, 21-23 Phil 4.21- 22 1Cor 16.19-20 30. Be united, same mind and judgment Rom 15.5,4 1Cor 1.10 in Christ Phil 1.27, 2.2
C. Character of Self 1. Not continue in sin Rom 6: 6, 12, 21-23 Heb 3:12 Gal 6:7-8 1Cor 10:6-14 2Cor 12:21 1Jn 3:9-11,6, 5:18 2. No unwholesome words Eph 4.29, 5.4 Col 3.8 1Pet 2.1 3. Quick to hear, slow to speak and anger Js 1.19 Eph 4.26 4. Not immoral, impure, greedy or Eph 5.3, 5 covetous 5. Manner worthy of the gospel of Christ Phil 1.27 6. Enriched in Him in speech 1Cor 1.4-7 Col 1.9 and knowledge 7. Not compare self 2Cor 10.12, 17-18 Rom 12.3 8. Dwell on whatever is true, good and Phil 4.8 44 excellent 9. Provide to own and household 1Tim 5.8 2Thess 3.8-11 10. Not boast Js 4.13-17,10 Prov 27.1 11. Not swear Js 5.12 Mt 5.34-37 12. Devote self to pray 1Thess 5.17-18 1Tim 2.8 Col 4.2 13. Steadfast and abound in the work 1Cor 15.58 of the Lord 14. Do not be weary in doing good Gal 6.9 2Thess 3.13 Heb 6.10 15. Not quench the Spirit, be filled 1Thess 5.19 Eph 4.30, 5.18-20 16. Desire spiritual gifts 1Cor 12.27-31, 14.1 17. Not give the devil an opportunity Eph 4.27 Js 4.7 18. No bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor Eph 4.31 and slander 19. Examine everything, hold fast to that 1Thess 5.21-22 Eph 5.11 Rom 12.9 which is good, abstain from evil 20. Know how to posses his own vessel 1Thess 4.4-5 2Tim 2:21 in sanctification and honor 21. Do all in Christs Name and Gods Col 3.17, 23 Eph 5.20 1Cor 10.31 glory, giving thanks 22. Not live for self but for Christ 2Cor 5.15 Gal 2.20 23. Suffer for Christ Phil 1.29, 3.10 2Cor 1.5 1Pet 2.21, 4.1, 14-16,19 Heb 2.18 24. Remain in Christs teaching 1Jn 4:6, 2Jn 9 1Cor 4:6 1Tim 4:6 2Thess 3.14 2Pet 3.1-2 25. Set mind on things above Col 3.2 Phil 3.19-20 Mt16.23 26. Wise on good, mature in thinking, Rom 16.19 1Cor 14.20 innocent and infant on evil
D. Character Toward Church Servants 1. Not despise prophetic utterances 1Thess 5.20 2. Honor, obey, submit to church Heb 13.7,17, 24 1Tim 5.17 leaders 1Cor 16.15-16 1Thess 5.12-13 3. Heed apostles teachings and Act 2.42 Heb 10.24-25 1Tim 4.6 fellowship Tit 1.9 4. Imitate the apostles 1Cor 4.16, 11.1 Eph 5.1 1Thess 2.14 5. Follow the standard set by 2Tim 3.10 Phil 2.2, 3.15-16, 4.9 the apostles 1Cor 11.6 Gal 5.10, 6.16
E. Character Toward Outsiders 1. Not walk as Gentiles walk Eph 4.17-19 Col 3.5-6 1Pet 4.1-5 2. Keep behavior excellent 1Pet 2.12 3. In holiness, godly sincerity, not fleshly 2Cor 1.12 2Pet 3.11 wisdom 4. Examine everything, not imitate evil 1Thess 5.21-22 Rom 12.9 3Jn 11 5. Behave properly, not in Rom 13.13 6. Above reproach Phil 2.15 7. Mature in thinking, infants in evil 1Cor 14.20 1Cor 16.13 8. Shine by good works Mt 5.14, 16 Tit 2.14 1Pet 2.12 9. Be perfect as your Heavenly Father Mt 5.48, 44-47 10. With wisdom, making the most of the Col 4.5 Ps 39.1 opportunity 11. Not associate w/ immoral people 1Cor 5.9 15.33 2Cor 6.14-18 45 12. Be not partakers w/ them Eph 5.6-7,11 13. Abstain fleshly lusts Rom. 13:13 Gal. 5:19 Eph 4:17-19 Col. 3:5 1Thess. 4:3-5 1Pet 2.11 14. Not love the world 1Jn 2.15-17 Js 4.4 Phil 3.19 15. Seek good for all 1Thess 5. 15 1Cor 10.24 Gal 6.10 16. Please your neighbor for his good Rom 15.2 1Cor 9.22 17. Pursue peace Heb 12.14 18. Love your neighbors Rom 13.8-10 Gal 5.14 19. Love your enemies, do good, bless Mt 5.44 Lk 6.27-30, 34-35 and pray for them Rom 12.14 20. Never pay back evil with evil Mt 5.38-39 Rom 12.17-21 1Thess 5.15 1Pet 3.9 21. Treat others as yourself Mt 7.12 Lk 6.31 22. Not judge or condemn, pardon Lk 6.37 23. Be merciful, as your Father is merciful Lk 6.36 24. Respect what is right Rom 12.17 2Cor 8.21 25. Do all things without grumbling Phil 2.14 26. Give no offense 1Cor 10.27-33 27 Speak with grace Col 4.6 Ps 39.1 28. Malign no one, show consideration Tit 3.2 29. Give Lk 6.38 30. Free from the love of money Heb 13.5 1Tim 6.9-11 31. Look for the interest of others Phil 2.4 32. Be patient, strengthen heart & endure Js 5.8, 11 33. Rejoice and weep Rom 12.15 34. Flee from idolatry 1Cor 10.7, 14 1Jn 5.21 35. Food not rejected 1Cor 10.25-26 1Tim 4.3-5 Mk 7.19 36. Submit to human authorities Tit 3.1 1Pet 2.13-17 Rom 13.1-7 37. Not believe, test every spirit 1Jn 4.1-6 39. Not receive those not abide in the 2Jn 9-11, 1-2 Tit 3:10 teachings of Christ Phil 3.2 Heb 13.9 40. Profess Christ Mt 10:33 Mk 8:38 Lk 9:26
F. Character of Young Men 1. Not sharply rebuke older man 1Tim 5.1 2. Treat old & young as members of your 1Tim 5.1 family 3. Example in deeds, teaching , words Tit 2.6-8 4. Obey & honor parents in the Lord Eph 6.1-3 Col 3.20 5. Not support long hair 1Cor 11.14 6. Be subject to your elders 1Pet 5.5
G. Character of Older Men 1. Dignified, sensible, sound in faith, Tit 2.2 in love, in perseverance 2. Head of the wife Eph 5.23 1Cor 11.3 3. Love your wives Eph 5.25, 28, 33 Col 3.19 4. They are one flesh Eph 5.31 Gen 2.24 Mt 19.5 5. Treat her as weaker, honor 1Pet 3.7 6. Fulfill duties to her 1Cor 7.3 7. Wife has authority over his body 1Cor 7.4 8. Not provoke your children, discipline Eph 6.4 46 & instruct in the Lord 9. Not exasperate your children Col 3.21
H. Character of Women 1. Chaste, respectful behavior 1Pet 3.2 Tit 2.3 2. Dignified, not malicious gossips, 1Tim 3.11 Tit 2:3 temperate, faithful, not enslaved to wine, teaching what is good 3. Sensible, pure, workers at home, Tit 2.5 Col 3.18 kind, subject to husbands, 4. Dress decently, not show beauty with Is 3.16-23 1Pet 3.3-5 expensive clothes & jewelries but with 1Tim 2.9-10 good works and gentle spirit 5. Unwholesome to have short hairs 1Cor 11.6-16 like men 6. Submit to her husband Col 3.18 1Pet 3.1-2, 5, 6 Tit 2.5 7. Fulfill duties to husbands 1Cor 7.3 8. Respect her husband Eph 5.33 9. Husband has authority over her body 1Cor 7.4 10. Receive instruction with entire Submissiveness 1Tim 2.11 11. Not shepherd or teach the church 1Cor 14.34-38 1Tim 2.12-14, 3.1- or exercise authority over man 2, 4-5 (Heb 13.7, 1 1Tim 5.17) 12. Share the good news to unbelievers, Joel 2.28-29 Phil 4.3 Ps 68.11 and testify, workers Rom 16.3,12 Act 21.9 13. Can be servants or deaconesses in Rom 16.1 the church 14. Teach younger women and children Tit 2.3-4 1Tim 5.14 2Tim 1.5, 3.15
I. Character of Masters 1. Not threaten Eph 6.9 2. Do good things Eph 6.8-9 3. Consider believer servants as a Philemn 16 brother 4. Give their wages Js 5.4 5. Grant justice & fairness Col 4.1
J. Character of Servants 1. Be obedient, sincere Eph 6.5 Col 3.22 2. Not by way of eye service, as men Eph 6.6 Col 3.22 pleasers but doing Gods will from the heart 3. Render service as to the Lord, not as Eph 6.7 Col 3.23 to men 4. Regard masters worthy of all honor 1Tim 6.1 5. Serve all the more masters who are 1Tim 6.2 believers 6. Be subject, well pleasing, not Tit 2.9-10 argumentative, not pilfering 7. Be subject with all respect not only to 1Pet 2.18 those who are good but also to those unreasonable 47
WISE SAYINGS (Proverbs)
Wise sayings for right living and decisions in life. Gods words are full of wisdom and guidance making man wiser, blessed and prosperous. Following it promotes health, happiness, well being, protection, goodness and even wealth. Disregarding it results into calamity, destruction and even death of his soul. Blessings are on the wise and the upright and destruction on the fool and the wicked.
It is very important that we believe the right teachings. For we become what we believe. What your doctrine is, that will be your way of life.
The wise man puts it, For as he thinks within himself, so he is. Prov 23:7a How blessed is the man who finds wisdom and the man who gains understanding. Prov 3:13 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. Prov. 19:20
I. USE OF PROVERBS Prov 1:2-4 1. To know wisdom and instruction Prov 1.2a 2. To discern the sayings of understanding. Prov 1.2b 3. To receive instruction in wise behavior, Prov 1.3 righteousness, justice and equity 4. To give prudence to the nave (simple) Prov 1.4a 5. To the youth knowledge and discretion Prov 1.4b
The proverbs are from the Shepherd Eccl 12:9-11 Prov 30:5-6 Jesus is the Good Shepherd Jn.10:14 Heb 13:20 1Pet.2:25, 5:4
II. USE OF WISDOM This wisdom is from God and not of the world 1Cor 1:20, 2:4-5, 3:18-20 Who is wise and has understanding Js 3:13-18 1. Wisdom calls Prov. 1:20-21, 8:1-2 2. Turn to knowledge and reproof Prov 1:22-23 3. Discovering the Fear of the Lord and the Knowledge of God: receive, treasure, give ear, incline heart, Prov 2:1-5, 8:17 cry and seek His words, commandments, wisdom and understanding 4. Then the LORD will give wisdom Prov 2:6-8, 1:23 Youll discern righteousness, justice, equity and every good course Prov 2:9-20 5. The Fear of the LORD is the beginning Prov 1:7, 9:10 of wisdom Ps 111:10 Jb 28:28 It is the instruction for wisdom Prov 15:33 It is the secret of the LORD Ps 25:14
48 The Fear of the LORD is: a. by walking in uprightness Prov 14:2 b. hate evil Prov 8:13, 16:6 c. walk in His ways Ps 128:1 d. keep tongue from evil and deceit, Ps 34:11-14 Jb 1:8 depart from evil, do good, seek peace and pursue it. e. delights in His commandments Ps 112:1, 111:10
The Results of Fear of the LORD a. He instructs in the way he should Ps 25:12 choose b. abide in prosperity Ps 25:13 c. Hell know the LORDs covenant Ps 25:14 d. great goodness stored up Ps 31:19 e. Eye of the LORD on them to deliver Ps 33:18-19 soul from death, keep alive from famine f. Angel of the LORD encamps, rescues him Ps 34:7 g. not want or in need Ps 34:9-10 h. His lovingkindness is as high as the Ps 103:11 heavens from the earth i. house and family be blessed Ps 128:1-6 j. favor on him from the LORD Ps 147:11 k. salvation Ps 85:9 Is 55:13-14 6. Beginning of Wisdom is: a. acquire wisdom Prov 4:7, 5 b. receive counsel Prov 13:10 c. get understanding Prov 4:7, 14:6 d. accept reproof Prov 19:25 7. Receive Understanding a. hear instruction, give attention and Prov 4:1-2, 3:1, 5:1-2 not abandon b. from the word of God Prov 16:20 c. do His commandments Ps 111:10 d. depart from evil Jb 28:28 8. Rewards of Wisdom a. long life Prov 3:1-2, 13,16, 4:10, 9:10-11 b. favor in God and man Prov 3:4 c. riches, honor and peace Prov 3:16-17 d. happiness Prov 3:18 e. security Prov 1:33, 3:21-26 f. life, righteousness and honor Prov 21:21 g. knowledge, discretion, Prov 8:12-16, 5:1-2 understanding,power h. enduring wealth and righteousness Prov 8:18-21 9. Price of Wisdom a. you will live Prov 4:4 b. it will guard you Prov 4:6a c. watch over you Prov 4:6b d. exalt you Prov 4:8a 49 e. honor you Prov 4:8b f. present you with crown of beauty Prov 4:9 g. guide, watch and talk to you Prov 6:22 h. way of life Prov 6:23 i. path of life and not go astray Prov 10:17, 13:14 j. love his own soul and find good Prov 19:8 k. better than strength Eccl 9:13-18 l. has advantage of giving success Eccl 10:10 10. Rejecting Wisdom/Despising the Word a. comes calamity, distress, anguish, no help, destruction Prov 1:24-32 b. in debt to it Prov 13:13
III. THE WISE AND THE FOOL A. Character of the Wise and Upright 1. Not walks in the way of sinners Prov 1:10-15, 4:14-15, 13:20, 23:17 Ps 1:1-2, 26:3-7 2. Turns and hides from evil Prov 4:25-27, 14:16, 16:17, 22:3, 27:12 Ps 4:4 3. Turns from immorality Prov 5:3-8, 18-20 4. Listens to counsel Prov 12:15, 17:10, 19:20 5. Stores up knowledge Prov 10:14, 23, 15:14, 18:15, 19:2 6. Acts with knowledge Prov 13:16, 21:22 7. Not have deceitful mouth Prov 4:24, 12:17 8. Mouth is fountain of life Prov 10:11, 19-20, 31-32, 11:12, 12:18, 15:7, 28 9. Hates falsehood Prov 13:5 10. Walks in integrity Prov 11:20, 14:2, 20:7, 21:8 11. Have the way of the LORD Prov 10:29, 14:2 Ps 18:21-23 12. Light shines Prov 13:9 Eccl 8:1 13. Seeks peace Prov 16:14, 13,7 14. Slow to anger Prov 16:32 15. Desire is good Prov 11:23, 27, 12:20 16. Possess just thoughts Prov 12:5, 21:15, 24:23, 29:27, 7 17. Merciful Prov 11:17, 12:10 18. Generous Prov 11:24-25, 21:26 19. Wins souls Prov 11:30, 12:26 20. Bold as a lion Prov 28: 1 21. Rises up always Prov 24:16 22. Answers not the fool according Prov 26:4-5 to his folly 23. Rebukes Eccl 7:5 24. His mind is in the house of mourning Eccl 7:4 25. Offers sacrifices of righteousness Ps 4:5, 51:17 Rom 12:1 Heb 13:15-16 26. Mouth and heart acceptable Ps 19:14, 37:30 27. Saints on the earth whom the Ps 16:3 LORD delights 50 28. Sings and praises the LORD Ps 33:1-3, 21 29. Desire only is the LORD Ps 73:25 30. Hates evil, loves the LORD Ps 97:10
B. Blessings of the Wise and Upright 1. Will not hunger Prov 10:3 Ps 37:19, 25-26, 28 2. Blessings are on his head Prov 10:6, 12:14 Ps 5:12, 115:13, 119:1-3 3. Spared from calamity Prov 10:25, 12:13 Ps 112:7-8 4. Desires granted Prov 10:24, 14:14 5. Not shaken Prov 10:30, 12:3, 7 6. Smooth his way Prov 11:5-6 7. Delivered Prov 11:8,9,21 Ps 97:10, 120:1-2 8. Life Prov 11:19 Ps 112:4 9. Obtains favor Prov 12:2 10. No harm befalls Prov 12:21 Ps 91:10 11. Prosperity Prov 13:21-22 Ps 112:3 12. Crowned with knowledge Prov 14:18 13. Children blessed Prov 11:21, 20:7 Ps 112:2 14. Life, righteousness and honor Prov 21:21 15. Sings and rejoices Prov 29:6 Ps 118:15 16. Protected Eccl 7:12 17. Strengthened Eccl 7:19 18. In the hand of God Eccl 9:1 19. Satisfied, untouched by evil Prov 19:23 20. Established Ps 1:3 21. Set apart for God Ps 4:3 22. Gladness and peace Ps 4:7-8, 73:1, 84:11 23. Will behold His Face Ps 11:7 24. The LORD, his Shepherd Ps 23:1-6 25. His eyes toward the righteous Ps 34:15 26. His ears open to their cry Ps 34:15, 17 27 Delivered from all his afflictions Ps 34:19 28. His steps ordered by the LORD Ps 37:23-24 29. Days known by God, inheritance Ps 37:18 forever 30. Soul is preserved Ps 97:10 31. Redeemed from Sheol/Hell Ps 49:13-15, 16:10, 56:13
C. Character of the Fool and Wicked 1. Despises wisdom and instruction Prov 1:7, 15:12, 23:9, 26:7 2. Does evil Prov 1:16, 4:16-17, 10:23, 16: 27, 21:10 Ps 10:3-11, 14:1-3, 36:1-7, 52:1-14 Is 32:6,53:1 Rom 3:13-18 3. Hates discipline, Ps 50:16-20 casts Gods word behind 4. Refuses to repent, Jer 5:3-4 not know the way of the Lord 5. Way is darkness Prov 4:19, 30:11-14 6. Likes violence Prov 10:6,13:2, 20:3, 21:7, 24:1-2 Is 59:3, 6-7 7. Slanders Prov 10:18, 16:28, 18:6 8. Mouth and heart perverted Prov 10:32, 12:20, 17:7, 19:28 51 Ps 140:1-3 Is 59:3-4 9. Destroys neighbor Prov 11:9, 26:10 10. Cruel Prov 11:17, 12:10 11. Earns deceitfully Prov 11:18, 12:12 12. Listens to wicked counsels Prov 12:5, 17:4 13. Right on his own eyes Prov 12:15, 18:2, 21:29 14. Under wickedness Prov 13:6, 21:29 Is 32:6-7 15. Abomination to turn from evil Prov 13:19, 29:10 16. Not contented Prov 13:25 17. Despises the LORD Prov 14:2, 19:3 18. Mocks at sin, guilt Prov 14:9 19. Believes everything Prov 14:15 20. Quick tempered Prov 14:17, 29:11 21. Rejects fathers discipline Prov 15:5, 16:22, 17:10 22. Entices neighbors Prov 16:29, 27:3 23. Receives bribes Prov 17:23 24. Proud Prov 21:4, 24 25. Selfish Prov 23: 6-8 26. Repeats his folly Prov 26:11, 27:22 27. Not understand justice Prov 28:5 28. Winks eyes, compresses lips Prov 16:30 29. Seeks own glory Prov 25:27, 27:2 30. His mind in the house of pleasure Eccl 7:4 31. Anger in his bosom Eccl 7:9 32. Demonstrates foolishness Eccl 10:3 33. Borrows and not return Ps 37:21 34. Displays a bold and firm face Prov 21:29 Eccl 8:1 35. Does not want light Jb 24:13-17 36. Destroys Gods people Ps 53:4 37. Speaks error against the LORD Is 32:6
D. Trouble and Destruction of the Fool and Wicked 1. Cut-off, uprooted Prov 2:22, 10:27, 30, 12:7 Ps 34:16, 37:22, 35-36, 38, 119:119, 129:4 Is 29:20 Jb 24:18-24 2. Arm broken Ps 10:15, 37:17 Jb 38:15 3. Curse on his house Prov 3:33, 15: 25 Ps 119:21 4. Fall on his own sin Prov 5:22, 11:5, 6, 12:13, 14:32, 22:8 Ps 7:12-16, 109:17, 141:10 Eccl 10:8-9 Jb 4:8 5. Calamity will break him Prov 6:15, 10:25, 12:21 Ps 11:6 6. Punished Prov 10:16, 11:21, 11:31 7. Die and go astray Prov 5:23, 14:22, 10:21, 11:19 8. His fears will come Prov 10:24 9. Expectation perishes Prov 10:28, 14:14 Ps 112:10 10. Destroyed and ruined Prov 10:29, 11:3, 14:11, 21:12, Ps 5:6 Is 1:28, 36:12, 37:38 11. Wrath and condemnation Prov 11:23, 12:2, 19:29 12. Not established Prov 12:3, 22:12 13. Trouble and adversity Prov 12:21, 13:21, 22:5 Ps 107:17 14. Bow before the good Prov 14:19, 21:18 15. Will fade Ps 37:1-2, 20 52 16. No future, put out Prov 24:20 17. Little foolishness stinks Eccl 10:1 18. Digs pit and fall into it Eccl 10:8 19. Quarries stones, splits logs Eccl 10:9 20. Serpent bites not profit for the charmer Eccl 10:11 21. His lips consume him Eccl 10:12 22. End is wicked madness Eccl 10:13 23. Do not know what comes to him Eccl 10:14-15 24. Rises for some time and destroyed Ps 37:10, 73:3-20 Jb 21:7-20, 27:13-23 25. No hope Jb 27:8-10 26. Cruel messenger sent to him Prov 17:11, 20 27. Evil shall slay the wicked Prov 11:27 Ps 34:21 28. Will not inherit the kingdom of God 1Cor 6:9-10 Eph 5:5-6 29. Perishes Ps 1:4-6, 37:20, 73:27, 92:6-9 30. Goes to Sheol/Hell Ps 9:17, 49:13-14 Hos 13:12-14 Mal 4:1 Rev. 21:8 31. God will require from him Ps 50: 21-22 32. Long beforehand marked out Jde 4, 8, 10-16, 18-19 for condemnation
IV. WISE SAYINGS A. Man 1. Good men obtain favor from the LORD Prov 12:2 2. Trust in the LORD and be exalted Prov 29:25 3. Faithful man abounds in blessings Prov 28:20 4. Skilled in work, stands before kings Prov 22:29 5. Fears, not hardens heart is blessed Prov 28:14 6. Hardened after much rebuke, be broken Prov 29:1 beyond remedy 7. If forsake the law the wicked is praised Prov 28:4 8. Like polluted water when give way to Prov 25:26 the wicked 9. Partner with a thief hates his own life Prov 29:24 10. Hasty in words, more hope on fool Prov 29:20 11. Man sharpens man Prov 27:17 12. Not search own glory Prov 25:27 13. Glory of old man is their gray hair Prov 20:29 14. Ceases from anger and wrath, Ps 37:8 fret leads to evil doing 15. The humble inherits the land and prospers Ps 37:11 abundantly 16. Blessed who keeps justice, Ps 106:3 practices righteousness at all times
B. Women 1. Excellent wife Prov 12:4 2. Discreet Prov 11:22 3. Builds her house Ruth 4:11 4. Better not live with a contentious woman Prov 21:9,19,19:13, 27:15-16 5. Prudent wife is from the LORD Prov 19:14,31:10-31 1Pet 3:1-6 53 C. Parents 1. The Lord builds the house Ps 127:1 Prov 4:1-15 2. Withholds rod, hates his son Prov 13:24 3. Discipline your son, not desire his death Prov 19:18 4. Train up a child, he will not depart from it Prov 22:6 5. Foolishness in child, the rod of Prov 22:15 discipline will remove it 6. Do not hold back discipline from the Prov 22:13-14 child, and rescue his soul from Sheol 7. Rod and reproof gives wisdom to child Prov 29:15 without it is shame to his mother. 8. Correct your son, hell give comfort Prov 29:17 and delight 9. Fathers do not provoke your children Eph 6:4 Col 3:21 to anger, bring them up in the 2Tim 3:15-16 discipline and instruction of the LORD 10. Children are a gift of the LORD Ps 127.3
D. Son 1. Hears fathers instructions, not forsake Prov 1:8, 6:20 mothers teaching 2. Gives attention and gains understanding Prov 4:1 3. Makes his father glad, not grieve and despise Prov 10:1, 15:20, 23:22 mother 4. Accepts his father discipline Prov 13:1 5. Not drunkard and glutton Prov 23:19-21 6. Keep away from adulterous women Prov 23:26-28 7. Not curse parents Prov 20:20 Eph 6:1-3 Ex 20:12 8. Not reject the discipline of the LORD Prov 3:11-12 9. Heritage of the LORD Ps 127:3 10. Joy to Parents Ps 113:9
E. The Tongue 1. The tongue is a fire, the very world of Js 3:6, 3-8, 1:26 iniquity 2. Death and life in the power of the tongue Prov 18:21 3. Good word makes glad Prov 12:25 4. Lips of the wise protects Prov 14:3 5. Truthful lips established forever Prov 12:19 6. Gentle answer turns away wrath Prov 15:1 7. Tongue of the wise, knowledge acceptable Prov 15:2 8. A soothing tongue, a tree of life Prov 15:4 9. Guard his mouth, preserves his life Prov 13:3 10. Joy in an apt answer, delightful is a Prov 15:23 timely word 11. Tongue of the wise brings healing Prov 12:18 12. Fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook Prov 18:4 13. Restrains his word has knowledge Prov 17:27 14. Kisses who gives a right answer Prov 24:26 15. Apples of gold in setting of silver, Prov 25:11 word spoken in right circumstances 16. Soft tongue breaks the bone Prov 25:15 54 17. Backbiting tongue, an angry countenance Prov 25:23 18. Whispers go into the innermost parts of the body Prov 18:8 19. An answer before hearing is folly and shame Prov 18:13 20. Fruit of mans mouth, he is satisfied Prov 18:20 21. Lips of knowledge precious than gold and jewels Prov 20:15 22. Heart of the wise instructs His mouth Prov 16:23 23. Pleasant words, sweet to the soul and Prov 16:24 healing to the bones 24. Many words, transgression is unavoidable Prov 10:19 25. Tongue of righteous, a choice silver Prov 10:20 26. Guards tongue, guards his soul from troubles Prov 21:23 27. His mouth speaks from that which fills his Mt. 12:33-35, 15:18 heart Lk 6:45 28. Judged by your own words Mt 12:35-36, 5:22
F. True and False Witness 1. Trustworthy witness will not lie Prov 14:5 2. Truthful witness saves lives Prov 14:25 3. Do not be a witness against your neighbor Prov 24:28 Ex 23:1 4. Perverted mouth the Lord hates Prov 4:24, 6.16-19, 8:13 5. False witness will not go unpunished Prov 19:5 6. A club, a sword, a sharp arrow is a false Prov 25:18 witness 7. False witness breathe out violence Ps 27:12 8. Lying lips speak arrogantly with pride Ps 31:18 and contempt against the righteous
G. Contentment & Peace 1. Eat only what you need Prov 25:16 2. Sated man loathes honey, Prov 27:7 famished man bitter is sweet 3. Eyes of man never satisfied Prov 27:20 Eccl 1:8 4. Little with fear of the Lord Prov 15:16 than great treasure with turmoil 5. Dish of vegetables with love Prov 15:17 than fattened ox served with hatred 6. Little of the righteous Ps 37:16 than abundance of many wicked 7. Dry morsel with quietness Prov 17:1 than house of feasting with strife 8. Not in full and not in want Prov 30:9 9. Food and covering, therewith be content 1Tim 6:6, 8
H. Self-Control 1. Slow to anger better than the mighty, Prov 16:32 rules his spirit captures a city 2. City that is broken into and without walls, Prov 25:28 the man who has no control over his spirit 3. Patience of spirit better Eccl 7:8 than naughtiness of spirit
55 I. Hot Temper, Anger, Strife 1. Hot tempered stirs up strife, Prov 15:18 slow to anger calms a dispute 2. Angry man stirs up strife, Prov 29:22 hot tempered abounds in transgression 3. Contentious man kindles strife Prov 26:21 4.. Taking a dog by the ears Prov 26:17 is meddling with strife not yours or learn 5. Not associate with a hot tempered man, Prov 22:24-25 or learn his ways 6. Man of great anger will bear the penalty Prov 19:19 7. Gentle answer turns away wrath, Prov 15:1 harsh words anger 8. Wrath is fierce, anger flood, Prov 27:4 who can stand jealousy 9. Anger resides in the bosom of fools Eccl 7:9 1 0. Remove grief and anger from heart, Eccl 11:10 put away pain from body 11. Anger of man not achieve righteous of God Js 1:18-19 12. Bitter jealousy, selfish ambition, Js 3:14 earthly , natural, demonic
J. Name 1. Good name better than a good ointment Eccl 7:1 2. Good name desired than great wealth Prov 22:1 3. Memory of the righteous is blessed Prov 10:7
K. Immorality 1. Mouth of an adulteress, a deep pit, Prov 22:14, 23:27 curse of the LORD fall into it Eccl 7:26 2. Way of an adulterous woman, Prov 30:20 I have done no wrong 3. Her lips dip honey, end is bitter and sharp. Prov 5:3-6 Her feet go down to death, steps take hold of Sheol. Not ponder way of life, ways unstable 4. Keep your way far from her Prov 5:7-14 or your strength, wealth, and body be ruined
L. Drunkenness 1. Wine a mocker, strong drink a brawler, Prov 20:1 not wise to be intoxicated by it 2. Woe who pursue a strong drink Is 5:11-12 Hab 2:15 day and night to be inflamed 3. Who has woe? Sorrow? Contentions? Prov 23:29-35 Complains? Has wounds without cause? Those who linger over wine. Bites like a serpent, will see strange things, mind will utter perverse things, lies in the middle of the sea, strikes but not ill, beats but not know it. 4. Do not be drunk with wine but be filled Eph 5:18 with the Spirit. 56 M. Enemies 1. Do not repay evil with evil Prov 20:22, 24:29 2. If hungry give food to eat, Prov 25:22 if thirsty water to drink
N. The Heart 1. Tranquil heart, life to the body Prov 14:30 2. Joyful heart cheerful face, Prov 15:13 sad heart broken spirit 3. Cheerful heart, continual feast Prov 15:15 4. Even in laughter heart may be in pain Prov 14:13 5. Face sad, heart maybe happy Eccl 7:3 6. Without a garment on a cold day, vinegar Prov 25:20 on soda, singing songs to a troubled heart 7. Joyful heart, good medicine Prov 17:22 8. He saves the upright in heart Ps 7:10 9. The heart is more deceitful than all else Eccl 9:3 Jer 17:9 Mk 7:21-22 10. The pure in heart shall see God Mt 5:8 11. Where your treasure is, there your heart Lk 6:45, 12:34 Mt 12:33 Also
O. Health 1. Keeping His teachings and commandments Prov 3:1-2, 13,16, 4:10 add long life 2. Fear of the LORD, knowledge of the Holy Prov 9:10-11 One add years to life 3. Bright eyes gladden the heart, good news Prov 15:30 put fat on bones 4. Joyful heart good medicine, broken spirit Prov 17:22 dries up bones 5. Gods words life to the finder, Prov 4:20-22 health to the body. 6. Fear of the LORD, turning from evil, Prov 3:7-8 Ps 38:18 healing to your body and refreshment to your bones 7. Pleasant words sweet to the soul, Prov 16:24 healing to the bones 8. Tranquil heart life to the body, Prov 14:30 passion rottenness to the bones 9. Sickness can be endured, Prov 18:14 broken spirit who can bear 10. Grief and anger from the heart, Eccl 11:10 pains the body 11. The LORD gives sleep Ps 127:2, 4:8
P. Wealth 1. Blessing of the LORD makes rich, Prov 10:22 adds no sorrow 2. Poverty comes, who neglects discipline Prov 13:18 3. Wealth of sinner, Prov 13:22 stored up for the righteous 4. Labor there is profit, Prov 14:23 57 mere talk poverty 5. Great wealth in the house for the righteous, Prov 15:6 trouble for the wicked 6. Inheritance gained hurriedly Prov 20:21 will not be blessed at the end 7. Interest, usury gathers to him who is Prov 28:8 gracious to the poor. 8. Trust in the LORD, you will prosper Prov 28:25 9. Give to the poor, you shall never want Prov 28:27, 11:25 10. Company with harlots wastes his wealth Prov 29:3, 23:27-28 11. Love for pleasure, wine and oil, Prov 21:17 becomes poor 12. Oppressing the poor for gain Prov 22:16 and giving to the rich comes poverty 13. Drunkards and gluttons come to poverty Prov 23:21 14. A sluggard leads to poverty Prov 24:30-33 15. Working with a negligent hand, Prov 10:4 becomes poor 16. Love deep sleep, becomes poor Prov 20:13 17. Luxury not fitting for a fool Prov 19:10 18. Good name better than great wealth Prov 22:1 19. Riches, honor and life, Prov 22:4 reward of humility and fear of the LORD 20. Honor the LORD with your wealth, Prov 3:9-10 the first of your produce, barns will be filled 21. Wealth obtained by fraud dwindles Prov 13:11 Ps 62.10 Jer 17.11 22. Wealth acquired by lying passes away Prov 21:6 23. Do not hope in robbery Ps 62:10 24. Fortune made unjustly will forsake him Jer 17:11 25. Power is from the LORD to make wealth Deut 8:18 Hos 2:8 Hag 2:6-8 Is 48:17 1Sam 2:7 26. Not fall into temptation of getting rich 1Tim 6:9-10 and love for money
Q. The Rich 1. Riches not profit on the day of wrath Prov 11:4 Ps 52:5-7 Zeph 1:18 2. Trust in riches, will fall Prov 11:28 3. Honor the LORD with your wealth Prov 3:9-10 4. Rich mans wealth, a strong city and a Prov 18:11 high wall in his imagination 5. Rich man wise in his own eyes Prov 28:11 6. Rich rules over the poor Prov 22:7 7. Wealth adds many friends Prov 19:4 8. The rich will carry nothing at his death Ps 49.16-19,20 9. Not trust in riches but on God, do good 1Tim 6:17-19 and share 10. Lived luxuriously on earth, life of wanton Js 5:1-6 pleasure, fattened heart for slaughter
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R. The Poor 1. Poor man utters supplication, Prov 18:23 the rich answers roughly 2. Abundant food of the poor swept away Prov 13:23 by injustice 3. Poor man hated by his neighbor Prov 14:20 4. Happy, gracious to the poor Prov 14:21 Ps 112:5-6, 9 5. Oppressor of the poor, taunts His Maker Prov 17:5 6. Gracious to the needy, honors Him Prov 14:31 7. Gracious to the poor lends to the LORD Prov 19:17 8. Brothers hate, friends abandon the poor Prov 19:7 9. Better to be poor than a liar Prov 19:22 10. Shuts ear to the poor, Prov 21:13 himself will cry and not answered 11. Generous, blessed Prov 22:9 12. Not rob the poor, Prov 22:22-23 the LORD will plead their cause 13. Consider the helpless, be blessed, delivered Ps 41:1-3 protected and sustained from illness 14. Chosen by God to be rich in faith and Js 2:5 heirs of the kingdom
S. The Sluggard, Lazy 1. Sluggard buries hand in the dish, Prov 19:24 not bring back to his mouth 2. Sluggard says theres a lion outside, Prov 22:13 I will be killed in the streets 3. Soul of the sluggard craves Prov 13:4 and gets nothing 4. Observe the ants, sluggard, her ways Prov 6:6-9 and be wise 5. Little sleep, little slumber, a little folding Prov 6:10-11 of hands to rest, poverty comes like a vagabond, your need like an armed man 6. Sluggard does not plow after autumn, Prov 20:4 begs during harvest 7. Vinegar to the teeth, smoke to the eyes, Prov 10:26 lazy to those who send him 8. Lazy man does not roast his prey Prov 12:27 9. Way of the lazy, hedge of thorns Prov 15:19 10. Laziness casts into a deep sleep, idle Prov 19:15 man suffer hunger
T. The Diligent 1. Precious possession of a man is diligence Prov 12:27 2. Hand of the diligent will rule Prov 12:24 3. Hand of the diligent makes rich Prov 10:4 4. Soul of the diligent makes fat Prov 13:4 5. Plans of the diligent lead to advantage Prov 21:5
59 U. Business 1. Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, Prov 10.4 but the hand of the diligent makes rich 2. He who gathers in summer is wise, Prov 10:5 sleeps in harvest shame 3. In labor there is profit, Prov 14:23 mere talk leads to poverty 4. Know well the condition of your flocks, Prov 27:23-24 pay attention to your herds for riches are not forever 5. Honor the LORD with your wealth, Prov 3:9-10 barns filled with plenty
V. Illicit Gains 1. Profit illicitly, troubles his house Prov 15:27 2. Partner with a thief, hates own life Prov 29:24 3. Wealth obtained by falsehood is sweet to Prov 20:7 man, afterward his mouth filled with gravel
W. False Measurement 1. False balance abomination to the LORD, Prov 11:1, 20:10, 23, just weight His delight 16:11
X. Bribes 1. Bribe is a charm Prov 17:8 2. Wicked receive bribe Prov 17:23 to prevent ways of justice 3. Bribe corrupts heart Eccl 7:7 4. Hate bribes, will live Prov 15:27
Y. Gifts 1. Gift in secret subdues anger, Prov 21:14 a bribed in the bosom, strong wrath 2. Mans gift makes room, Prov 18:16 brings him before great man
Z. Hoarding 1. Withhold grain, people will curse Prov 11:26 blessing on the head who sells it.
AA. Usury 1. Not exact interest to brethren Deut 23:19-20 2. Increase wealth by interest and usury Prov. 28:8 gathers to him who is gracious to poor
BB. Pledge 1. Not be among those who pledges, Prov 22:26 guarantors for debts 2. Lacking in sense who pledges Prov 17:18 3. Guarantor, surely suffer Prov 11:15 4. Become surety, deliver yourself Prov 6:1-3
60 CC. Friendship 1. Wealth add many friends Prov 19:4 2. Those who love the rich are many Prov 14:20 3. Slanderer separates friends Prov 16:28 4. Friend loves at all times Prov 17:17 5. A friend sticks closer than a brother Prov 18:24 6. Faithful are the words of a friend Prov 27:6 7. Not forsake our friend, fathers friend Prov 27:10
DD. Rulers, Kings and People 1. Obey authorities Rom 13:1-7 Tit 3:1 1Pet 2:13-14 2. Kings heart like channels of water in the Prov 21:1 hand of the LORD. Turns it whenever He wishes 3. Divine decision in the lips of a king, Prov 16:10 he should not err in judgment 4. Abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, Prov 16:12 a throne is established by righteousness 5. A king who sits on the throne of justice Prov 20:8 dispersed all evil 6. Take away the wicked before the king, Prov 25:5 his throne will be established in righteousness 7. A king who judges the poor with truth, Prov 29:14 his throne will be established forever 8. Loyalty and truth preserve the king, Prov 20:28 upholds his throne by righteousness 9. Speak for the right of all unfortunate, Prov 31:8-9 judge righteously, defend afflicted and needy 10. When the righteous increase, the people Prov 29:2 rejoice, wicked man rules, people groan 11. Righteousness exalts a nation, Prov 14:34 sin disgrace to any people 12. A ruler paying attention to falsehood, Prov 29:12 all his ministers become wicked 13. Well with the righteous, city rejoices, Prov 11:10 wicked perish, joyful shouting 14. Righteous triumphs, great glory, Prov 28:12 wicked rise, man hide 15. No vision, people are unrestrained Prov 29:18 16. Multitude of people, kings glory, Prov 14:28 dearth of people, princes ruin 17. Wise king winnows the wicked Prov 20:26 18. Roaring lion, rushing bear, Prov 28:15,16 wicked ruler over a poor people 19. A great oppressor lacks understanding, Prov 28:16 hates unjust gain will prolong his days 20. Kings favor on him who acts wisely Prov 14:35 21. Prepare plans by consultation, Prov 20:18 make war by wise guidance 22. The king gives stability to the land by justice, Prov 29:4 a man who takes bribes overthrows it.
61 23. Kings not given to women and wine Prov 31:1-5 so hell not be destroyed, not forget what is decreed and pervert the rights of all the afflicted 24. Word of a king authoritative, Eccl 8:4-5 keep royal command 25. Woe to the land, king is a lad, Eccl 10:16 princes feast in the morning 26. Blessed is the land, king of nobility, Eccl 10:17 princess eat at the appropriate time for strength not for drunkenness 27. Not curse a king, it will be known Eccl 10:20 28. Glad in the strength of the LORD, Ps 21:1 rejoice greatly in His salvation 29. Trusts in the LORD, Ps 21:7 not shaken through His loving kindness 30. Blessed is the nation Ps 33:12, 144:15 whose God is the LORD 31. King not saved by a might army, warrior by Ps 33:16-17 great strength, horse a false hope for victory 32. Gods judgments, righteousness and justice Ps 72:1-15 given to the king, hell reign righteously 33. Faithful dwells, blameless minister before Ps 101:7-8 him and no deceitful will be before him and hell destroy the wicked of the land 34. Woe who builds house Jer 22:13-17 without righteousness and justice 35. Rulers punish the wicked Rom 13:3-5 1Pet 2:14 36. God places and takes away kings Dan 2:21 Is 40:23 Rom 13:1 Jn 19:11 37. God makes kingdoms tremble and Ps 46:9 Is 23:11 Jer 27:5-8 demolishes its strongholds Hag 2:21-22
62 KNOWING GODS WILL
The best thing for every Christian is to know Gods will for him and be at its center. Nothing can be exchanged for its fulfillment when one is doing and obeying Gods will. It is Gods will for us to stand perfect & fully assured of His will. Col 4.12
I. REVEALED WILL 1. His word stands forever Ps 33.11 Jb 23.12 Prov 19.21 2. General will for man Repentance & Salvation of all 1Tim 2.3-4 2Pet 3.9 Act 20.20-21 3. For His Son Eternal Life given through Him Jn 12.50, 6.40, 3.36 Act 4.12 in His Death & Resurrection Mk 8.31-33 Eph 3.11 Rom 5.6-10 Rev 13.8 4. For the Church Partakers of the Promise Eph 3.6 Act 13.32,38 Gal 3.32 Keep the word of God Jn 8.47 Js 1.22 1Jn 2;18,22 Rev 1:3 Make known the salvation of God Eph 3:10 Mt 28:18-20 1Thess 1:6-8 Holiness Eph 1.4, 5.17 1Thess 4.3 1Pet 1.15-16 Abound in good works Eph 2.10 Col 1:10 Tit 2.14, 3.8 There are things also God has kept Deut 29.29 Act 1.7 for Himself
II. SPECIFIC WILL Great are His thoughts for us Ps 40.5, 92.5, 139.17-18 God has specific will and plans for His children Jer 29:11 Act 13.36 1. For his secular life 1Cor 7.7, 17-24 Prov 16.1-4, 33 2. To prosper 3Jn 2 Jer 29.11-14 3. For his church ministry 1Cor 12.4-7 Rom 12.5-8 4. Individual witness Act 1:8 Mt 10:33 Mk 8:38 Lk 9:26
III. KNOWING GODS WILL 1. Offer yourself to God Rom 12.1-2 Eph 5.7-11,17 Do not give sin a space in your life. Jn 14.21,23 Heb 12:1 Repent. Lk 13:3 Rev 2:16 2. Let Gods word dwell in you Josh 1.8 Ps 119.105,19.8 Prov 6.23 day & night & keep it. Its His will. Jn 7.16-17, 17:17 3. Abiding in the Spirit by not neglecting Lk 21.34-36 Rom 8.14-15, 26 our prayer time daily. Eph 5.18, 6.18 He speaks in our hearts Jn 14.16, 26 Act 13.1-4 4. Always acknowledge Him in your plan. Prov 3.5-6 5. Let God work and move. 2Chrn 10.15, 11.4 Ex 31.1-11 Is 14.24, 27 Ezr 1.1-4 Phil 2.13 Heb 13.20-21 6. Let love abound more in real Phil 1.9-10 Jn 14.23 knowledge and discernment.
63 Knowing His words and through His Spirit dwelling in us give us the insight & guidance we need for daily decisions in life or any aspect for that time in need.
IV. DOING GODS WILL 1. Christs brother & sister Mk 3.35 Mt 12.50 Heb 2.11-13 2. Life standing on a rock Mt 7.24-25 3. Tree planted by the streams of water Ps 1.1-3, 17.7-8, 92.12-14 4. Lives forever, not see death 1Jn 2.17 Jn 8.51, 3.36 Heb 10.36 Mt 7.21-23 V. SUFFERING FOR GODS WILL 1. We suffer Phil 1.29 Mt 10.38 2. Were hated Lk 21.17 3. For doing good works 1Pet 3.14-17 4. Not for sin 1Pet 2.20-23, 4.1 5. Entrust souls to God 1Pet 4.19, 2.23
64 REPENTANCE
Repentance is one of the requirements God asks of man. For without one turning away from his sin and forsaking it he wont be forgiven and be saved. Repentance is an act a person can truly show from his heart that with sincerity and humility he surrenders to the will of God and turns way from sin.
I. ESSENCE OF REPENTANCE Repentance is from the Greek word metanoia which means a change of mind (and of the heart). It is turning away from sin and to whatever is contrary to the mind of God. 1. Its forsaking sin Prov 28.13 Is 55.7 Jer 4.14 2Cor 6.17-18 2. Repent for forgiveness Act 3.19, 26, 11.18, 2.38 Mk 6.12 Lk 13.3, 24.47, 3.8-9 2Pet 3.9 Rev 2.5, 16, 21, 3.3, 19 3. Bear fruit in keeping Mt 3.8 Act 26.20 Lk 3.8-14, 13.5-9 with repentance (change) Tit 1:16 Jn 15:2-6 Rev 2.5, 14.12-13 4. Goodness, righteousness and Hos 10.12 Lk 13.26-27 Mt 7.21-23 truth not evil and wickedness Rom 2.5-10 Eph 5.8-9 Heb 6.1, 3.12 1Pet 2.1, 3.11 2Cor 12.21 5. It is holiness Mt 5.8 1Pet 2.11 Heb 12.14-17
II. EVIDENCE OF REPENTANCE 1. Not continue in sin 1Cor 3.16-17, 6.8-11, 10.6-14 2Cor 12.21 Gal 6.7-8 Heb 3.12, 6.4-6, 10.26-27 2Pet 2.20-22 1Jn 5.16-17 2. Keep His words and Jn 8.31, 14.15, 21,23, 17.6 Lk 6.46 commandments 1Jn 2.3, 5.2-3, 2Jn 9 Rom 15:18 Js 1.22 Rev 14:12-13 3. Do good and good works Mt 5.16, 4.4, 7.16-18 2Cor 9.8 Gal 6.10 Eph 2.10 Col 1:10 1Tim 6.18 Tit 2.14-15, 3.8,14 Js 2.14-22 4. Abstain from all forms of evil, Prov 4.14-15 Rom 6.13, 12.1-2, 13.12- works of darkness, evil acts, 14 1Cor 5.6-11, 6.18-20 Eph 2.1-3, conversation and thoughts 5-6, 11,4.17-32 Col 3.5,8, 17 Phil 4.8 Heb 6.1 1Thess 4.1-8, 5.22 2Tim 2.19 Js 1.21 1Pet 2.1 5. Holiness 1Thess 4.7 1Pet 1.14-16 2Tim 1.9 Heb 12.14-17 6. No partnership with unbelievers 2Cor 6.14-16 Deut 22.10 Jn 17.5 in a common evil purpose and Rom 12.2 Js 4. 4 1Cor 15.33, 5.9 conformity with the world system 1Jn 2.15-16 7. No association with apostates Gal 1.8 1Tim 4.1-3 2Tim 4.3-4 2Pet 2.1 2Jn 9-11 Rom 16.17 Tit 3.10
65 III. IMPORTANCE OF REPENTANCE God has fulfilled and finished the work of salvation through Christ. 1. Without repentance, turning away Is 1:27-28 Lk 3.3, 24.47 Act 2.38, from wickedness there is no 3.19, 11.18 2Cor 7.10 forgiveness, salvation & life given. 2Tim 2.25, 19
2. God wants all men to come to the 1Tim 2.3-4 2Pet 3.9 Rom 2.4 knowledge of the truth- the saving finished work of Christ and come to repentance.
3. Jesus message to the Church: Remember what you received and Rev 3.3 heard, keep it and repent. Repentance is indispensable for Lk 13:3 salvation and forgiveness.
IV. REWARD OF REPENTANCE A. Repentant Believer 1. Cleansed Act 2.38, 3.19, 15.7-9, 11.17-18, 22.16 2Tim 2.22 2. Unhindered communion 1Pet 3.12 Jn 9.31 Mk 7.6-7 Act 3.19 3. Fruitful service 2Tim 2.21 Rom 12.2 4. Blessing Deut 30.16-19 Mt 6.33 Is 1.19 5. Salvation Is 30.15 Jer 4.14 Lk 13.3,5 Act 11.17-18 2Cor 7.10 Rom 2.5-8 2Tim 2.25 Heb 3.12-13, 4.1-3, 6,11, 12.14-17 6. Eternal Life Ps 37:27 Ezek 18:21-22 Mt 7:21-23 Jn 8:51 1Cor 7:19 Gal 6:7-8 Eph 5:5-7 Rev 12.17, 14.12-13, 15.24, 19.16
B. Unrepentant believer The Lord calls for repentance unto the end Rev 2.5, 16,22, 3.3, 18-19 If discipline is ignored judgment follows Rev 3.19 Heb 10.26-31
The Judgment 1. Make war with them with the Sword of His mouth Rev 2.16 2. Thrown into bed of sickness Rev 2.22 3. Children killed with pestilence Rev 2.23 4. Spew out of His mouth Rev 3.16 5. Lampstand removed Rev 2.5 6. Name erased from the book of life Rev 3.5 7. Not given the crown of life Rev 2.10 8. Hurt by the Second Death Rev 2.11
66 FAITH
Faith is the greatest word that can change mans destiny forever. Faith can move mountains, change mans course in life, heal the sick, save his soul, deliver from evil, open the windows of heaven, receive miracles and promises from God.
I. ESSENCE OF FAITH Faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. It is the acceptance of what God has said and promised. Greek pistis, pisteo - belief, trust, full surrender and obedience. - the present and active state of believing. A. What Faith is : 1. Belief Heb 11.1,6,3.12 Mk 11.2224 Mt 7.7 Rom 4.20 2. Obedience Jn 3.36 Rom 4.21,1.5 1Pet 1.2 ,14, 22 Heb 3.19,18 Gen 15.1,6,26.4-5 1Jn 2.3-5 3. Walking through love Gal 5.6 Jn 13.35 1Jn 3.23 4. Holiness Rom 6.4-7, 22 5. The absence of fear Mt 14.30-31 Mk 4.40 Lk 8.25
B. Law of Faith Rom 3.21-28, C. True Faith Js 2.1,15-16, 22, 26 Rom 4.21-22,3 D. Justification by Faith Ps 35.24 Hab 2.4 Rom 3.21- 26 Phil 3.9 E. Righteousness of God not man Is 51.6 Prov 12.28 Ps 40.6-10 Rom 10.1-4
II FOUNDATION OF FAITH For the saints Christ is the foundation of faith 1Cor 3.11 A. Laid on the Rock Is 28.16 1Pet 2.6- 7 1. Know Christ first Ps 9.10 Rom 10.14 5:6- 10, 4:24-25 Phil 3.10 2Cor 5.19- 21 2. Believe in Him Jn 20.28- 29,31 Act 4.12 1Tim 3.16 3. Trust Him Heb 7.25 Mt 26.28 Eph 1.7 4. Obey Him Jn 8.51, 10.27-29 Heb 5.9 1Cor 11.1 Rom 15.18 1Pet 1.3 This the faith of the saints, the common faith Tit 1.2,4 2Cor 4.13-14 2Pet 1.1 God gives assurance, acceptance and security Jn 3.36 1Pet 1.9,21 Gal 4.8-9
B. Founded on the Word of God 1. Begins through the gospel Act 15.7-9 Rom 10:17, 8-13, 15.19-20, 16. 25-26 1Cor 2.1-5 2Cor 10.14-16 2. Built in the Word of God Mt 28.19-20 Jn 17.17 Act 2.36-42 Col 2.67 Heb 5.11-14 1Pet 2.1-2
III. KINDS OF FAITH 1. Saving Faith in Christ (as Lord, Savior & King) a. at conversion Jn 3:36, 5:24, 6:40, 10:27-28, 11:25-26 Mt 9:2 Mk 2:5 Lk 7:48, 50 Gal 3:22,26 Rom 3:25-28, 4:3-6, 23-25, 10:4-13 Act 26:18, 16:30-31 67 b. work of God Jn 6:27-29, 44 Mt 16:16-17 1Jn 3:23 c. lived unto the end Hab 2:4 Col 1:22-23 1Cor 15:2 Js 5:19 Heb 3:12-14, 6, 4:2,6,11,6:4,9,11,10:35- 39 Jde 22-23 1Jn 3:24, 2:24-25,5:4 d. should be kept 1Tim 1:19, 4:1, 5:8, 6:11-12,14 2Tim 4:7, 2:16-18,12 Rev 2:13 2. Prayer of faith Js 5:14-16 Mt 21:22 1Jn 5:14 3. Gift of faith 1Cor 12:9 Act 6:5,8 4. Pure faith Mt 8:26, 17:20, 21:21 Mk 11:22-23 5. Healing faith Mt 8:5-13, 9:22,24-29, 17:16,19-20 Mk 6:4-6, 9:19-24 Act 14:3, 7-10, 8:4-7 6. Faith of Jesus Christ Act 3:16, 26.18 Rev 14:12 7. Work of faith 1Thess 1:3 2Thess 1:11 2Cor 5:14 Gal 5:6
1V. INCREASING FAITH Increase your faith Lk 17:5 2Pet 3:18 1. Hearing and knowing His word Rom 10:17 Tit 1:1 Jn 17:17 2. Prayer Mk 9:18-19, 28-29 Jde 20 Mt 26:40-41 Lk 18:1,7-8, 17:5 3. Adding to faith 2Pet 1:5-8 4. Testing of faith 1Pet 1:6-7 Js 1:3-4 Rom 5:3-4 5. Power of Faith Lk 17:6 Mk 11:23 Mt 9:29 17:20, 21:21
V. CHRIST CENTERED FAITH Faith in Christ is spoken in the scriptures for salvation and righteousness of God. Christs suffering, death and resurrection resulted to the believers forgiveness, atonement and eternal redemption. Christs death and resurrection is complete and enough. Heb 9.12,15 ,26,28,10.11,17-18 Col 1:10
To have faith in Christ for salvation Jn 8.51, 6:40, 12:44-50 1Jn 3.23 is Gods commandment Heb 4.1-6 Act 15.7,1 2Thess 1.8
A. Result of Faith in Christ 1. Righteousness of God Is 51.6 Prov 12.28 Rom 3.21-26,28, 10.1-4, 9.30 Gal 3.22,21, 5.4,5 Phil 3.9 2. His Commandment Jn 3.36,6.40 Col 1.4,2.6 1Jn 3.23 3. Only way to be in Christ Eph 1.13,3.17 1Cor 6.17 4. Become sons of God Jn 1.12-13,12.36 Gal 3.26,4.6 Eph 1.5 5. New birth Jn 12.36, 1.12-13 Js 1.18 w/ 2Thess 2.13 Tit 3.5 1Pet 1.23,25 6. Cleansed Act 15.7-9,22.16,26.18 2Thess 2.13 7. Salvation Lk 7.48,50 Jn 20.31 Eph 2.8-9 Tit 3.5, 2.11 2Tim 1.9, 3.15 2Thess 2.13 1Pet 1.4-9 8. Forgiveness Act 10.43, 13.38-39, 22.16 Rom 4.7-8 Lk 24.47 Mt 9.2 1Cor 15.17, 19-20 9. Eternal Life Jn 20.31, 3.36, 3.16-18, 6.40,47 1Tim 1.16 1Jn 5.11-13 10. Raised and made alive Col 2.12-13, 3.1 Eph 2:5-8 11. Entrance and access into Rom 5.1-2 Heb 4.1-3, 3.18-19, 2.1-3 Gods grace Jn 10.9 Eph 1.13-14 Col 1.13-14 68 12. Partakers of the promise Gen 22.18 Gal 3.22, 8,14 Act 13.23, 26,32-33,38-39 Eph 3.6 Rom 4.16, 9.8 Tit 1.2 1Jn 2.25 13. Sons, descendants of Abraham Gal 3.1-2, 7-9, 22,29 14. Indwelt by the Holy Spirit Gal. 3.1-2, 26, 4.6 Eph 3.17, 1.13 Act 10.43-44, 11.14-17, 15.7-8 15. Freed from sin and live Jn 8.34-36, 24 Rom 8.3-4 6.2,14, 18, 22 Righteously Gal 5.1,14 1Pet 2.24 1Jn 3.5-9 Rev 1.5 16. Goodness produced Ezek 36.26-27 Jer 32.40 Lk 6.45 Jn 15.4, 3:21 Eph 2.8-9, 10 2Cor 5.5.17,14 Gal 5.22-23 Phil 2.13, 1.11 1Thess 1.3 2Thess 1.11 Tit 2.14 2Pet 1.1,4 17. Sanctification Act 3.16, 26.18, 15.7-9 2Thess 2.13 Tit 3:5 1Cor 6:11 18. Justification Gal 2.16, 3.8, 14 Act 13.39 Rom 5.1, 3.24-28 19. Preserved 1Pet 1.3-5,8 Heb 10.39 20. Healing Mt 9.22, 29, 15.28 Mk 5.34, 10.52 Lk 17.17-19 21. Accepted by God 1Pet 1.21 Gal 4.8-9 1Cor1.30 2Cor 1.21 22. Work of God Jn 6.28-29 Mt 16.16-17 1Jn 3.23 23. Christ in you 2Cor 13.5 Rom 8.9 Gal 3.26, 4.6 1Jn 5.12-13
VI. FAITH AND WORKS A. Importance of Faith in Christ 1. Faith in Christ is not worthless 1Cor 15.17 2Cor 5.19 Rom 4.8 2. New Testament believers Act 20.20-21 Rom 1.8, 3.22 possess it 1Cor 15.11-20 Gal 1.9, 3.22 Eph 1.15 Col 1.4 1Thess 1.3 2Tim 3.15 Tit 1.4, 1 Phil 1.5 Heb 9.28, 10.39 1Pet 1.8-9 2Pet 1.1 Js 2.1 1Jn 5.13 Rev 14.12 3. Same faith like the apostles 2Pet 1.1 2Cor 4.13 Tit 1.4 Eph 1.15 Rom 1.8 4. Faith from the heart Act 8.21-22, 35-37, 15.7-9 Rom 10.8-10 5. What faith is saying Gal 3.1-2, 8, 13-14, 22, Rom 3.21-27, 10.6-10 6. God works in you Col 2.12 Act 15.7-9 Eph 1.13 7. Saves you Eph 2.8-9, 1Tim 1.16 2Tim 3.15 Jn 20.31
B. Faith and Works 1. James and the apostles agree Js 2:14, 22-26 that works is one with true faith 2. Works resulted from true faith Rom 4.21-22, 3 Heb 11.32-39 3. Faith is completed by works Js 2.17, 22,26 4. It is the work of faith 1Thess 1.3 Js 2.15-16 5. It is love working Js 2.8, 14-17, Rom 13.8-10 Gal 5.6 1Cor 16.14 6. It is obedience to His 2Pet1.1 1Pet 1.1-2,14, Jn 8.31,51,55, commandments 14.23, 17.6 1Cor 7.19, 1Jn 2.3-5 Rev. 12.17, 14.12 7. It is repentance from dead Lk 3:8 Heb 6.1 Tit 1.16 69 works Act 20.20-21, 26.20 8. As commanded by our Lord Mt 7.21-25 Jn 12.47-48, 8.51
9. Faith in Christ produces 2Cor 5.17,14 1Thess 1.3 2Thess 1.11 a changed life 10. After believing God, Tit 1.16, 2.14, 3.8, 14 Act 26.20 maintain good works Eph 3:10 Col 2:10
C. The Model Abraham believed Gods promise and became obedient to Him. 1. The promise is the gospel, Gal 3.8-9,1 salvation in Christ 2. Received through faith in Christ Gal 3.1-2, 13-14, 9 3. Believe God forgives and justifies Rom 4.1-8, 13,18-20, 21-24 Disobedience and sinfulness is Heb 3.12, 4.1-6 unbelief
VII. TRUE FAITH A. Same Faith as the Apostles Righteousness is based on faith in Christ not based on the Law. Rom 3:26-31, 10:3-4 Qualifying Faith through the Scriptures: 1. The same faith in the only gospel Eph 4.5 Col 1.23 Phil 1.27 Rom 1.1-3 of salvation 1Cor 15.1-2 Tit 1.2 Jde 3 1Jn 5.9-12 2. The same faith as the apostles 2Cor 4.13 2Pet 3.1-2 2Jn 9 according to what is written Tit 1.9 2Tim 3.10 Phil 2.2 3. The same faith the early church 1Thess 1.5-10 received : a. One gospel 1Thess 1.5 Gal 1.6-9 b. Imitators of the apostles 1Thess 1.6 1Cor 4.16, 11.1 c. Example to all believers 1Thess 1.7 Rom 15.18 d. Word of the Lord and faith 1Thess 1.8 Act 6.7, 12:24, 19.20 gone forth e. Turn and serve the Living True 1Thess 1.9 Act 14.15 God f. Wait for His Son Jesus Christ 1Thess 1.10 1Cor1.7 1Jn 3.1-3 g. Believe Jesus will rescue them 1Thess 1.10 Jn 3.36 Rom 4.24-25 from the wrath to come 4. Not in the faith is condemned 2Cor 13.5 1Cor 1.30 2Pet 1.1 Jn 3.36 5. True faith has Christ dwelling in him 2Cor 13.5 Rom 8.9 1Jn 5.12-13
VIII. WORKING FAITH A. Work of Faith Acting the right way Gods ways and thoughts Is 55.8-9 1Cor 2.9-16 1. His Word a. Faith comes from knowing His Word Ps 16.20 Rom 10.17 b. We can act right when we know Prov 29.18 Ps 119.105, 130 what He says c. It is believing God in His word Is 55.11 Ezek 12.28, 25 that He will do it
70 d. The word reveals who God is 1Sam 3.7, 21 Mt 22.29 and He to us
2. His Spirit a. He reveals and guides us 1Cor 2.9-16 Jn 14.26, 16.13 b. Gives all the gifts and grace 1Cor 12.4,9 Eph 3.16 for us to use 3. Our Faith a. Believe who God is Heb 11.6 Act 17.24-25, 28 Ps 24.1 Mk 10.27 b. True faith works 1Thess 1.3 2Thess 1.11 c. Do mighty, great things for the Heb 11.1-2, 32-38 unseen God, fulfilling his calling, holding to His promises 4. God Working in us a. God works in us Phil 2.13 Eph 2.8-10 1Pet 1.5 b. He sees, hears & acts Prov 5:21, 15:29 Jn 11:22, 40 Jer 9:24
71 PRAISE AND WORSHIP
Praise and worship is what God seeks for His people. We ought to be His worshippers. It is were God delights and where He inhabits. His power and presence are manifested during such times whether during the church services or in the privacy of our rooms. In heaven there is worship much so there should be on earth among His people. We worship God in spirit and in truth not only with our lips but also in and with our lives.
I. PRAISE OF THE LORD A. Practice of Praise 1. God creates the praise Is 57.19, 51.16, 59.21 Col 3.16 1Cor 12.3 2. Taught by the apostles Col 3.16 Eph 5.19 Heb 13.15 3. Seen in the lives of believers Mt. 26.30 Lk 24.53 Act 2.46-47
B. Reasons for Praise There are songs & music for God 1Chrn 16.42,25.7 2Chrn 7.6, 29.27 1. Enter before His presence Ps 100.2, 4 2. God inhabits the praises Ps 22.3 2Chrn 5.11-14 3. Draw people to God Ps 40.3 Neh 8.5-12 4. He heals Ps 103.1-3 1Sam 10.5-7, 16.14,23 5. Priestly function of believers 1Pet 2.5 Heb 13.15 6. He sends messages 2Kngs 3.15-20 Act 13.2 7. The Father seeks Jn 4.24 Ex 34.14 8. We are formed to praise Him Is 43.21 9. All are commanded to Ps 106.48, 148, 149, 150 Is 42.10-12 praise Him 10. He is worthy Ps 18.3 2Sam 22.4 11. Power of God in the midst Ps 50.23,32:7, 33.21 Ex 15.1-3 Judg 5.1-5 2Chrn 20.21-22 1Sam 16.14-23 Act 16.25-26 12. Praise will bring us through Josh 6.1-6, 11-16 2Chrn 20.5-22 13. Praise sets free Act 16.23-27 14. He is good 2Chrn 5.13 Ps 100.4-5 15. It is lovely Ps 135.3, 147.1
C. Ways of Praise We are to praise him forever Ps 106.48, 115.18 Rev 19.1, 4-6 Halleluyah means Praise YAHWEH. 1. with singing Ps 47.6, 66.2 81.1 107.22 Is 12.5 Act 16.25 2. with shouting (shabach) Ps 47.1, 35.27, 63.3, 81.1, 100.1, 118.15 Ezr 3.11-13 3. clapping of hands Ps 47.1, 98.9 4. uplifted hands (yadah) Ps 63.4, 134.2, 141.2 2Chrn 20.21 Neh 8:6 1Tim 2.8 5. with musical instruments Ps 33.2, 57.8, 108.1, 150.3-5 (zamar) 6. dancing Ps 149.3, 30.11, 150.4 2Sam 6.14 72 7. celebration, rave (halal) Ps 150, 84.4, 102.18 8. high praises, laudation, hymn Ps 100.4, 60.18, 66.8 (tehilah) 9. bowing, kneeling, blessing Ps 72.15, 95.6 (barak) 10. thanksgiving (towdah) Ps 69.30, 50.23, 42.4 11. tongues Act 10.46 1Cor 14.15-18 12. with the heart Col 3.16 Heb 13.15 13. with the lips Ps 63.3 Heb 13.15 Is 57.19 Hos 14.2 14. with his Word Col 3.16 Ps 43.3-4, 119.54 15. Let all the people say, Ps 106.48 Rev 19.4-6 Amen, Praise the LORD
II. WORSHIP OF THE LORD A believer should praise & worship God daily. Mt 15.8-11 Heb 13.15 Manner of Worship Heb. Shachah - fall down GK. Troskuneo kiss Sebomai revere, adore Latreuo minister
A. Importance of Worship 1. All shall worship Is 45.22-23, 61.11, 66.23 Ps 66.4, 68.32, 69.34, 100, 150 2. A command Deut 6.13 Ex 34.14 Ps 34.1 Mt 4.10 Col 3.16 3. The Father seeks true worship Jn 4.23-24 Ex 34.14 4. In heaven there is great worship Rev 15.2-4, 19.1-5 5. Satan robs worship through Deut 32.17 Is 42.8 Mt 4.9-10 1Cor 10.14, idolatry 19-20 2Thess 2.3-4 Rev 9.20, 13.4, 8 6. Restore Worship of God Jdg 6.24-26
B. Right Worship 1. Right Heart Mk 7.6-7 Is 29.13 1Sam 15.22-23 Jer 7.2-3 Ams 5.21-23 2. Spirit and Truth Phil 3.3 1Cor 12.3 Gal 4.6-7 Ps 40.2-3 3. Humble Spirit Is 66.2, 57.15 Ps 138.6, 51.16-17 4. Worship at His Presence Heb 10.19-22 Ps 63.1-5, 27.4, 99.5, 132.7 5. Reverence Ps 2.11 Ascribe glory due His Name Ps 29.2, 30.4 Fear, give glory Ps 96.9 Rev 14.7 6. From the heart Col 3.16 7. In singing Ps 66.4 Col 3.16 Eph 5.19 8. Sacrifice of praise, Heb 13.15 Is 57.19 the fruit of our lips 9. Sacrifice of righteousness Ps 4.4-5, 51.14-19 10. Bodies as living sacrifice Rom 12.1-2, 6.13,16, 19 1Pet 2.5 1Cor 6.20 Mt 15.8, 19 11. Do good and share Heb 13.16, Phil 4.18 12. Not mans ways Is 29.13 Deut 12.2-4 Jn 17.17 Mt 15.8-9 Mk 7.6-8 Col 2.20-23
73 C. Demands of Worship True worship of God requires the heart of the person to be pure, cleanse & sincere 1. Evil desire forsaken Ezek 14.6-8 Mk 7.6-7 1Cor 10:6-14 Eph 5.5 Col 3.5 Heb 3.12 2. Offer bodies a living sacrifice Rom 12.1-2, 6.13,16,19 1Pet 2.5 1Cor 6.20 3. Better than sacrifice 1Sam 15.22 Is 1.11-17 Hos 6.6 Mic 6.7-8 Mt 9.13, 12.7 D. Church Worship 1. Praise & worship songs should Ps 66.1-4, 68.4, 84.4, 100.2,4 exalt God Should be always God & Christ Ps 101.1 centered 2. God inhabits & dwells to people Ps 22.3, 140.13, 148.13-14 Is 57.14 3. The believers are His house Heb 3:6, 13.15 1Pet 2.5 Jn 4.23 lifting up praise
III. PRAISE AND WORSHIP A. Time of Praise & Worship 1. Morning & evening Ps 5.3, 7, 11-12, 92.1-2, 4, 108.1-3, 113.3 2. At all times Col 3.16-17 Heb 13.15 3. At good times Ps 13.5-6, 96.1-2 4. At difficult times 2Chrn 20.20-22 Act 16.23-26 a. Not grumble 1Cor 10.9-11 Num 16.41 b. Not sin against the Almighty Jb 2.7-10, 40.1-5, 42.1-6 c. Praise & Worship Him for Ps 121.1-8, 18.46-49, 34.4,17, 40.16-17 help comes from Him
B. Benefit Of Praise & Worship The power in worshipping The Lord 1. Presence of God manifested 2Chrn 1.2-3, 6-7 1Kngs 3.4-5 2. The Holy Spirit moves Mic 3.8 Act 13.2-4 3. Deliverance from trouble & sin Ps 50.23, 32.7 Ex 15.11
C. A New Song Singing a new song from the heart 1. God puts praise in our lips Ps 40.3 Jb 35.10 Is 57.19, 51.16, 59.21 1Cor 12.3 2. Sing a new song to the LORD Ps 33.3, 96.1, 98.1, 144.9, 149.1 Is 42.10 Rev 5.9, 14.3, 15.3 3. Song of the LORD Ps 42.8 Rev 15.3 4. Make a melody in your heart Ps 149.5 Eph 5.19 Col 3.16 Act 16.25 5. Sing in the Spirit 1Cor 14.15 Ps 77.6 6. Song of deliverance Ps 32.7, 40.3 Ex 15.1-21 Judg 5.1-31 7. The Lord is my strength & Ex 15.2 Is 12.12 Ps 118.14 my song
74 PRAYER
Prayer is the most effective tool Christians can use everyday to strengthen their faith and overcome the flesh and the enemy. When one spends time in prayer, anointing and power flow through his life and his ministry. He becomes an effective witness for Christ. It empowers the word when the preacher preaches. Why do christians and ministers fail? The answer is neglect of prayer.
Prayer is not a routine or obligation. It is an experience in the presence of God. Lk 18.1, 8, 7 Ps 3.4-5, 5.1-3 God seeks such prayer Ezek 22.30 1Sam 12.23 Lk 11.9-10 Jb 21.15 Jn 4.24 Is 62.6-7 Prov 15.8
I. ACT OF PRAYER 1. Place of prayer Mt 6.6 Act 16.13, 16 Ps 65.4 (to be alone with God) Mk 1.35 Mt 14.23 Lk 9.18 2. Time of prayer Mt 26.40-41 Col 4.12 Act 6.4 (to experience God) Lk 6.12 Mk 1.35 Ps 5:1-3 2Tim 1.3 The best time for prayer is at dawn while the world is in silence and you have all the time with the LORD. 3. Consistency of prayer Lk 18.1-8,11.5-13 (not to neglect prayer) Col 4.2 Act 1.14 Rom 12.12 Eph 6.18 Rev 2.2-5
II. EXPERIENCE OF PRAYER 1. Beginning of Prayer Worship God in songs. In prayer Act 4.24-26 address all honor & praise to Him. Bind & rebuke the devil Mt 12.29 2. Communion Ps 16.11 Js 4.7-8 Lk 10.38-42 Spirit of prayer Rom 8.15, 26-27 Before Heavens Throne Heb 10.19, 4.16 Rom 8.34 w/ Heb 8.1 Praying to God, the Father Ps 4.1, 5.1-3, 6.9, 30.8, 77.1 Lk 11.2 Act 4.24, 29-30, Eph 3.14-16 Transformation 2Cor 3.16-18, 13 Jde 20 Is 6.1-5 Using Gods word Josh 1.8 1Jn 2.14 Col 3.16 3. Petition Eph 3.20 He cares 1Pet 5.7 Phil 4.6-7 Jer 33.3 He promises Jn 14.12-14 2Cor 1.20 4. Intercessory-warfare 1Tim 2.1-4 Col 4.3-4 2Cor 1.10-11 for others Ezek 22.30 Neh 1.3-6 Destroy the devils work 1Jn 3.8 1Pet 5.8-10 2Cor10.3-4 Eph 1.18-19 Phil 2.9 Mk 11.24 Rev 12.11 Josh 5.13-15 Dan 10.13 2Chrn 32.20-21
75 5. Strength Mt 26.40-41 Lk 21.36 Col 4.2 Eph 6.18 Js 4:7-8 Ps 138.3, 50.15 Jer 33.3 Ask God to deliver you Lk 11.4 Jn 17.11-15 1Thess 5.23 2Thess 3.1-3
III. PRINCIPLES OF PRAYER God answers prayers Ps 65.5 Eph 3.20 1Jn 5.14-15 Certain conditions have to be met for prayers be effective. Prayer prevails only when it is made: 1. After renouncing of sin Ps 66.18, 4.3, 17.1, 6 Is 1.15-17 Jer 5.25 Mic 3:4 2Chrn 7.14 Jn 9.31 Js 5.16 1Pet 3.12 2. In faith in God and Num 23.19 Heb 11.6 Mt 7.7 His promises Mk 11.22-24 Eph 3.20 Js 1.6-8 3. In the name of Jesus and Jn 14.13, 16.23-24 Act 4.30 By His blood Heb 10:19 4. After keeping His commandments Jn 15.7, 16 1Jn 3.22 5. According to His will 1Jn 5.14-15 Js 4.2-3 Jb 35.12-13 6. During harmonious relationships Ps 145.18-19 1Pet 3.7 Mt 5.23-24, 6.12-15 7. In the direction and dynamic Rom 8.26-27 Jde 20 of the Holy Spirit 8. With concentration and intensity Mt 6.6 Js 1.6-8 Lk 11.5-13
IV. INSIGHTS ON PRAYER 1. Prayer has power over everything. Jn 14.12-14 Ezek 22..30 2. You can touch the world through your prayers. Ezek 22.30 Mt 8.5-13 3. How much God reveals to you equals to how much you seek Him. Heb 11.6 Js 4.7-8 4. Gods words show us His will, prayer empowers us to obey His will. Mt 26.40-41 5. Preaching brings Gods word, praying brings Gods anointing. Act 4.24-31 6. Devils flee when you pray. Js 4.7-8 7. Winning the war is not done during 2Chrn 20.3-4, 20-22 the battle it is won in your prayer closet-an hour of intimate prayer everyday
Pray as Jesus prayed. Pray as the Spirit prays. Why do Christians and ministers fail? Gods answer. Neglect of Prayer. Mt 26.40-41
V. THE POWER OF PRAYER Prayer and fasting are not thoughts of hunger, pain or dizziness. It is repentance, spiritual power, miracles and answered prayers.
A. The Necessity of Fasting 1. Now is the time to fast Mt 9.14-15 Jn 16.4-5 2. Intensifies and heightens our prayer Ps 35.13 Jde 20 and faith 76 B. Purposes of Fasting 1. Part of repentance from sin 1Sam 7.6 Joel 1.14, 2.12-13 2. Humble ourselves Is 58.5 3. Be heard in heaven Is 58.4, 9 Dan 10:1-3, 12 4. Pray for those who are sick Ps 35.13 5. Deliver those afflicted by the devil Mk 9.14-29 Mt 17.21 6. Break bondages from sin Mt 26.40-41 Is 61.1 Eph 3.16 7. Divine intervention Esthr 4.16, 8:5,11 8. Safety and protection Ezr 8.21-23 Dan 6.18-23 9. Deliverance and victory 2Chrn 20.1-4, 12, 13-17, 20 10. Angels battle for us against forces Dan 10.2-3, 12-14 of evil
C. The Acceptable Fast 1. True repentance and goodness Is 58.3-4 2. Setting others free and helping Is 58.6-7 the needy 3. Not notice by men Mt 6.16-18 4. Do not sin and offer righteousness Ps 4.4-5
D. Reward of the Fast 1. Light, recovery and righteousness comes Is 58.8 2. The LORD will be there Is 58.9, 11 3. Youll become a builder, repairer Is 58.12 and restorer
VI. THE SPIRIT OF PRAYER Praying in Tongues 1. This is the prayer in the Spirit. A 1Cor 14.14-15 Rom 8:26-27 direct prayer to God in the Spirit. Things uttered as God wills for your life and others. God working on us and answering that prayer 2. Pray in the Spirit at all times Eph 6:18 3. The believer is also strengthened inside 1Cor 14.4 Jde 20 4. Not forbid speaking in tongue 1Cor 14.39 Paul spoke tongues more than all of 1Cor 14.18 them.
77 CLOSENESS WITH GOD
God is bringing many sons into glory and it is His desire that we all be like His Son Jesus Christ. Everything a Christian can be and can do depends much on his being close with God. Here we can find the difference between the spiritual and the carnal, the mature and the immature and the good, wise and faithful servant. Intimacy, faithfulness, commitment and loyalty all demand closeness with God. Closeness with God results into all what Christians desire- obedience, righteousness, fruits of the Spirit and power in the Lord.
I. JESUS INTIMACY WITH GOD A. Jesus with God 1. Jesus is close with the Father Jn 1:18, 7:28-29, 8:42, 14:10, 24 2. He hears and speaks for the Father Jn 12:49-50, 7:16, 8:26, 28, 38 3. He does what pleases the Father Jn 8:29 4. He obeys His commandments Jn 15:10 5. He does the affairs of the Father Lk 2:49 Jn 9:4 6. He was faithful to the Father Heb 3:2, 6 7. He gives glory to the Father Jn 17:4, 13:31 8. He seeks the Fathers will Jn 5:30 9. He loves the Father Jn 14:31 10. We have to abide in Christ Jn 15.4, 5, 10 1Jn 3.24 Act 4:13
II. BELIEVERS INTIMACY WITH GOD A. Your road to intimacy Humble before God 1Pet 5:5-6 Mt 23:10-12 Lk 14:10-11, 18:13-15 Draw near and mourn Js 4: 6-10 Jb 5:11 1. Purify yourselves Js 4:8 Jer 4:14 1Pet 1:22,2 1Jn 3:1-3 2. Cleanse your hearts Js 4:8 Jb 17:9 Is 1:16 1Tim 2:8 3. Return to God Zech 1:2-3 Is 31:6, 44:21-22 Jer 3:10,14 22 4. Submit to God Js 4:7 1Pet 5:6 5. Pray & Draw near to God Js 4: 8 2Chrn 15:1-4 6. Resist the devil Js 4:7 Eph 4:27, 6:11 1Pet 5:8-10 7. Cast away sins Ezek 18:31, 32 Is 1:16, 17, 55:7 8. Ask from God Mt 7:7, 11 Lk 11:8-9 Phil 4:6 1Pet 5:6-7 9. Obey Josh 1:5-9 Rom 8:14 Gal 5:25 10. Worship and Serve Mt 10:24-28, 32-33, 4:10 Youll be exalted Lk 1:52 Ezek 21:26 2Chrn 16:9
III. INTIMACY AND LOYAL HEART A. An Undivided Heart 1. A heart completely His 2Chrn 16:9, 7-12 1Kngs 8:61 2. An undivided heart Js 4:8, 1:7-8 3. No two masters Mt 6:24 Lk 16:13 4. No two opinions whom to serve Josh 24:14-15 1Kngs 18:21 5. No other interest Mt 16:21-23 Jn 12:49-50, 9:4
78 B. A Loyal Heart 1. Loyal to God 1Chrn 28:9, 29:17-19 2. Betrayal is satans Ezel 28:17 Is 14:13-14 Lk 22:3-4 w/ Mt 27:5 2 Sam 15:1-12, 17:1-4, w/ 18:15 3. Loyalty is Gods Lk 4:1-13 1Chrn 12:18 Dan 1:8-9, 3:14-16, 25 4. A heart renewed Ezek 36:26-27 2Cor 3.3, 6 and led by the Spirit Rom 2.29, 7.6, 8:14 Jn 14:26 Gal 5:25 5. Unswerving allegiance Deut 6:13, 10:20 Ps 63:11 6. One in mind and purpose 1Cor 2:9-16, 1-2 Mt 28:19-20 Phil 3:7-15 7. Loyal deeds Neh 13:14 1Cor 15:58 Heb 6:10 8. Not please man but God Gal 1:10 Act 4:18-21 9. Not friend of the world but of God Js 4:4 1Jn 2:15-17 10. Give Him the glory due Him Phil 3:3 1Cor 10:31
C. Love for God 1. Love God Mk 12.29-31 Deut 6:4-5 2. Keep His commandments Jn 14:23-24,15, 15:10 1Jn 3:23 3. Love one another, whom He loved 1Jn 3:23, 16-18 Phil 2:17 1Pet 1:22 Jn 21:15-17 4. Choose Him above all Mt 10: 37-39 even over sins Lk 4:1-13 Heb 11:24-26 5. Be committed to Him alone Mt 4:10 Deut 6:13, 10:20
79 LAW OF THE SPIRIT
The Law of the Spirit is the Holy Spirit dwelling, living and walking with us, leading us into sanctification and righteousness. It is the new covenant working in our lives so we can obey Gods commandments. By the Spirit we are freed from the law of sin and death. Were taught to make the right choices and to know the will of God and all His promises. Rom 8.2, 5-19, 14 Gal 5.16, 18
I. LAW OF CONFLICT Conflict of two natures Rom 7.21-24 Experienced by believers Rom 8.10 1. Body of sin Rom 7.14-20 Gal 5.19-21 Heb 3.12 Mk 7.21-23 2. Spiritual mind Rom 7.21-25, 8.5 Gal 5.22-25 Eph 2.3 The believer should understand that his body is capable of sin and not yet perfected though he is not a slave to it. He has to yield to the Holy 1Pet 5.8-9 Rom 7.21-25, 8.23, 14-15 Spirit to overcome.
II. LAW OF BONDAGE The whole world is under sin and evil. Rom 7.14, 3.9 1Jn 5.19 Deliverance from bondage 1. Through Jesus Christ Jn 8:34-36, 12, 9:5 Rom 7.24-25, 8.1, 3-4, 13.14 Tit 2.14 2Cor 5.17 1Jn 3.8, 5.1, 4-5 Rev 1.5 2. Through the Spirit of Life Rom 6.14, 7.6, 8.2, 10-14, 5-8 2Cor 3.6 Eph 5.8-10, 3.16 Gal 5.16-18, 22, 6.7-8 Heb 8.10
III. LAW OF LIBERTY Dead to sin alive to God Col 2.13 Rom 6.5-7, 11, 7.24-25 Gal 2.4 1. died and freed from sin Rom 6.1-2, 5-14, 22 Rev 1.5 2. released from the Law Rom 7.4-6 Eph 2.15 Col 2.14 3. risen with Christ Eph 2.1-6 Col 2.12 Rom 7.4 4. reap eternal life Gal 3.26, 4: 6, 6.7-8 Eph 4:30 Rom 8.1, 9 Rev 21.8
IV. LAW OF THE SPIRIT A. Time with God To be under the Law of the Spirit of life you must continue in: 1. prayer Mt 26.40-41 Lk 21.36 Jde 20 2. the word 1Jn 2.14 Col 3.16 Josh 1.8 3. obedience to the Holy Spirit Rom 8.14, 14.17 Jn 14.16-17,26, 16.13 Lk 11.9-10, 13
80 The Law of the Spirit results into: a. Conquering the inner world Jn 16.12-14 Rom 8.2, 5-6 Gal 5.16-18, 25 Eph 3.16, 20, 5.8-10 b. Conquering the outside world Zech 4.6 Act 1.5,8 Lk 10.1-2,17-19, 24.49 1Cor 12.4-7, 28-31 B. Being in the Spirit 1. Put on the new self Eph 4.20-24 Col 3.10 Rom 6.4, 13.12 2. Put on the Lord Jesus Christ Rom 13.14, 7.21-25, 8.9-11 1Cor 15.56-57 Col 2.6 1Jn 4.4 3. You are in the Spirit Rom 8.9 a. be filled with the Spirit Eph 5.18 b. live by the Spirit Gal 5.25 c. walk by the Spirit Gal 5.16, 25 Rom 8.4 d. be led by the Spirit Gal 5.18 Rom 8.14, 2 e. be taught by the Spirit Jn 14.36, 16-17 1Cor 2.10, 13 f. set mind on the things of the Spirit Rom 8.5-8, 12.1-2 1Pet 4.1-3 g. renew your mind through the Spirit Rom 12.1-2 Eph 2.2-3, 4.22-24, 17-32 Tit 3.5
81 TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS
Trials and temptations are experiences believers come across everyday. Attitude and knowledge of the truth determine our positive or negative responses with it. To others trials and temptations weigh down and discourage them even cause them to loose faith. The truth is all of these can cause us to trust in God and see His powerful hand work in us and deliver us.
I. GODS WORD ON TRIALS A. Trials on Faithful Times 1. prove genuine faith 1Pet 1.6-7 Jb 1.8-12, 23.10-12 2. produce perseverance Rom 5.3 3. be mature and complete Js 1.3-4 4. a natural occurrence Act 14.22 2Thess 1:5 1Pet 4.12, 5.9-10
B. Trials on Unfaithful Times 1. correction, chastisement Ps 39.11, 94.12 Judg 2.11-15, 17,20-23 Jer 2.19 Heb 12.4-7 2. not to be condemned 1Cor 11.32 Rev 3.19 Ps 118.18 3. share in His holiness Heb 12.7-11
C. Suffering on Tough Times For His Names sake 1Pet 4.14 Lk 21.17 Jn 15.20-21 Phil 1.29 When suffering we should: 1. Not be surprised 1Pet 4.12 2. rejoice 1Pet 4.13 Heb 11.26 3. blessed, spirit of God rests 1Pet 4.14 4. glorify God 1Pet 4.15 5. entrust your souls 1Pet 4.19, 2.23 6. suffer not as an evildoer 1Pet 4.15, 2.20-21, 3.14, 16-17 7. Not sin Rom 6.6-7 Gal 5.24 1Pet 2.21-23, 4.1, 3.9 8. love not our life more than Mt 10:34-37 Lk 14:26 Christ 9. carry your cross Mt 10.38, 16:24 Mk 8:34
II. GODS WORD ON TEMPTATIONS 1. God does not tempt us of evil Js 1.13 Ps 5.4 2. Man is drawn away by his own Js 1.14 Rom 6.12-14, 7.5 lust and enticed 3. Man is tempted by the devil Mt 4.1, 12.45 Lk 22.331, 32 1Cor 7.5 2Cor 2:11 Eph 4.27, 6.11-12 1Thess 3.5 1Tim 5.15 1Jn 5.19 4. Drawn by worldly things Mt 13.22 1Jn 2.15-17 5. Man causes its offense Mt 18.6-7 2Tim 3.13 6. Our faith is tried to endure Js 1.2-4 1Pet 1.6-7 and be perfect
7. God delivers us from Lk 11.4, 22.31-32 1Cor 10.13 82 temptations 2Thess 3.3 Heb 2.18, 4.15-16 Rev 3.10
III. GODLY RESPONSE ON TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS 1. not to fall away Mt 13.21 Mk 4.17 1Thess 3.1-5 2. pray Js 1.5, 5.13 1Pet 5.7 Heb 10:19-22 Ps 50.15 Mt 26.40-41 Lk 21.36 3. endure 2Thess 1.4 Heb 6.12, 10.32,36 Js 1.2-4 4. rejoice Js 1.2 2Cor 7.4 Rom 5.3 5. take the Word and keep it Ps 119.50 Prov 3.13 1Jn 2.14 6. believe God as He is Ps 24.91 Heb 11.6 Num 14.11, 20.12 2Thess 3.3 Jer 17.7, 5 7. always be led by the Spirit Rom 8.2, 10-14 Gal 5.16-18 Eph 5.8-10, 3.16 2Cor3.17-18 8. reject negative thoughts Prov 23.7a Js 3.14-15 Rom 12.2 and feelings 1Cor 14:10 2Cor 10.5 9. flee from areas of Prov 4.14-15 1Thess 5.22 1Pet 4.1-4 temptations 10. suffer by not sinning 1Pet 4:1-2 Rom 6:5-7 Phil 2:27-30 11. confess the Truth (Jn 8:12,34-37 Rev 1:5 1Jn 3:7-10)
IV. GODS REWARD ON YOUR FAITHFUL TIMES 1. deliverance from trouble Prov 11.8 Ps 46.1, 50.15, 23 2. deliverance from sin 1Cor 10.13 Heb 2.18, 4.15-16 1Pet 5.8-10 2Pet 2.9 Rev 3.10 3. comfort others 1Cor 9.2 2Cor 1.4 Rom 15.1-2 4. reign with Him 2Tim 2.12 5. receives crown of life Js 1.12 1Cor 9.24-27 Rev 2:10
83 VICTORY AND POWER
Gods church is His victorious army. He wants His people to be equipped with all the armors and powers ready for battle. God is the Deliverer. He Himself is the Warrior. Satan and his demons and all the works and forces of darkness submit to us in the Name of Jesus. We have the power to overcome for He overcame the world.
I. TRUTH OF VICTORY & POWER 1. The LORD is the Deliverer Ps 34.4, 17, 37.12-15, 39-40 Jer 50.34 Zech 9.14-16 2. Christ disarmed and Eph 2.2, 6.12 Jn 12.31 1Pet 3.22 defeated the devil 3. Christ brought it Mt 16.18 Eph 1.19-20 Col 2.15 2Tim 1.10 Heb 2.14 1Jn 3.6-9 4. God gave it to the Church Jn 8.12 Eph 1.17-18, 3.10 Act 26.15-18 2Pet 1.3-4 5. He sees us victorious with Him Judg 6:11-16 Josh 1:5 1Cor 15:57 1Jn 4:4
II. GODS VICTORY & POWER God Himself works in us Eph 3.7, 20 1. He preserves Ps 37.23-24 Prov 24.16 1Cor 1.8-9 1Thess 5.23-24 2Tim 1.12 Jde 24 2. He works Phil 1.6, 2.13 Rom 14.4 2Tim 1.14 2Pet 2.9 1Cor 10.13 Heb 4. 15-16 1Jn 5.18, 3.9 3. He protects Ps 121.7-8, 41.2-3, 91.10-16 2Thess 3.3 4. He uses us Mk 16.15-18, Mt 12.29, 10.7-8 Lk 10.1-2, 16-18
III. BELIEVERS VICTORY & POWER Do not give the devil an opportunity Eph 4.27 Js 4.7 2Cor 2.11 Do not fall on his snare & be captive 2Tim 2.25-27 1Tim 5.15 1Pet 5.8-9
A. Satans Schemes Know your enemy 2Cor 2.11 Gods word reveals his lies Satan tempts us Mk 8.33 Lk 22.31-32 1Cor 7.5 He deceives us in our: 1. beliefs Ex 4.1 2Thess 2.13 Jn 8.47, 44, 14.1 2Cor 4.4 2. emotions Prov 14.30, 15.13, 15 Mt 6.25, 30-33 Heb 3.12-13 3. thinking Is 55.7 Eph 2.2-3 Mt 16.23 Rom 12.1-2 2Tim 2.25-26 Heb 3.12-13 Col 3.1 1Cor 14.20 2Cor 10.5 4. actions 1Chrn 21.1 Act 5.3 1Tim 5.6-7, 15 2Tim 4.10
84 B. Satans Purpose 1. not obey God Gen 1.1-4 Deut 9.23 1Sam 15.22, 11 2. sin against God Jb 2.2-5, 7-10 1Cor 7.5 3. loose faith in God Mt 6.29-30, 8.24-26 Deut 1.32 4. enslave us Heb 2.14-15 2Tim 2.26 5. inflict sicknesses & diseases Jb 1.18-19 Mt 4.23-24, 9.32-33 Act 10.38
C. Believers Armor Gods desire is for us to be pure and 1Thess 5.23 Blameless. Be strong in the Lord in the power of Eph 6.10 2Cor 10.3-5 His Might. Stand against the devils schemes. Eph 6.11 Js 4.7-8 Our struggle is not against flesh & blood, but against rulers, powers, world forces of darkness, and spiritual forces of wickedness. Eph 6.12
Put on the Armor of God Eph 6.13 1. Gird loins with truth. Eph 6.14 Jn 17.17 Know the truth, your position in Christ and the reality of God through His word. 2. Put on breastplate of righteousness. Eph 6.14 1Jn 3.7 Be righteous, upright, abhor 1Cor 9.27 Rom 8.13 wickedness, be pure & blameless since we have been made righteous with God through Christ 3. Shod feet with the preparation of the Eph 6.15 Rom 10.15 gospel of peace. Share the good news to others always and bring souls to Christ. 4. Take up the shield of faith Eph 6.16 Mt 6.30, 34, 14.30-31 Have faith in God. Believe Him. Mk 4.40 Lk 8.25 5. Take the helmet of salvation. Eph 6.17 1Pet 1.9 Act 13.38 Know that you have been forgiven Rom 4.7-8 1Jn 2.12 and saved. 6. Take the sword of the Spirit Eph 6.17 1Jn 2.14 Take Gods world daily, meditate it Lk 4.1-2, 4, 8 Strike the devil with its truth, it is written. Believe it. 7. Pray at all times with all prayers Eph 6.18 Mt 26.41 Never cease commitment to pray everyday, morning & evening. 8. Be on alert with all perseverance Eph 6.18 Lk 21.34 1Pet 5.8-9 Be of sound mind always knowing the will of the Lord, persevere and endure.
85 IV. LIVING WITH VICTORY & POWER Walk in truth. 1. Pray Deut 4.7 Mt 26.40-41 Jde 19-20 2Cor 3.16-18 Js 4.7 Col 4.2 Eph 6.10-18 Lk 21.36 Mk 9.29 Act 4.27-31, 6.4, 16.13, 25-26 Praying & singing in tongues 1Cor 14.14-15, 4 Jde 20 2. Take the Word Josh 1.8 Ps 119.11 Jn 17.17 Col 3.16 1Jn 2.14 3. Be filled with the Spirit Zech 4.6 Mic 3.8 Is 11.2 Be led, corrected and Eph 3:16, 5.18 Gal 5.16-18, 22- 25 obey the Spirit Act 4.24-31 4. By God Mk 11.24 Jer 3.22 Jesus Christ Jn 16.33 Rom 7.21-25, 13.14 Col 2.6 1Cor 15.56-57 2Tim 2:1, 4.18 1Jn 4.4 a. In Jesus Name Phil 2.9-11 Mk 16.16-18 Lk 10.17, 19 2Cor 10.4-5 Heb 2.18, 4.15-16 Act 3.6, 19.13-16 Eph 6.12 b. By His Blood Rev 1.5, 12.11 Eph 1.7 c. Abide and put on the Jn 15:4-5 IJn 2:6, 3:24 Rom 13:14 Lord Jesus Gal 3:27 Eph 4:24 Col 3:10, 12 d. Cast out satan 1Cor 7.5 2Cor 2.11, 12.7 Mk 8.33 Mt 4.10, 11 5. Renew your mind Eph 2.2-3, 4.22-23 Rom 12.1-2 Tit 3.5 6. Praise & worship Ps 50.23, 15, 40.3, 54.6-7 2Chrn 20.18-23 Act 16.24-26 Should be regular Ps 5.3, 7,11-12, 50.23, 108.1-3 Act 16.25 7. Fellowship & communication Heb 3.13, 10.25 Col 3.16 Act 2.46-47, 42 8. Avoid Evil /Temptations Ps 101:3-4 2Cor 6.1718 2Thess 5.22 Do not spend time w/ it 1Pet 4.1-3 Prov 4.14-15 Heb 12.1 Ps 1.1, 26.4-5, 8, 12 Destroy all sources Deut 12.2-3 Num 33.51-52, 55 Let not sin have dominion Rom 6.11-14 Ps 119.133 Deut 23.9, 14 Separate from evil 1Cor 15.33 2Cor 6.14, 17 Eph 5.11 companions 1Cor 5.9,11 2Thess 3.6 Walk in the light Eph 5.8-10 Jn 8.12, 9.5 1Jn 1.5-7 9. Seek the things which are Col 3.1-2, 5, 8, 12-13 Rom 12.1-2 above 10. Believe & Confess Gods truth, Prov 18.21 Ezek 37.9-10 Mk 9.23-25 the Word, Speak it Mt 4.1-11 1Jn 2.14 Josh 1.8 Col 3.16 Rev 12.11, 17
Finally, victory comes from the Jesus Christ our Lord who is seated at the right Hand of the Father. If the believer realizes that Jesus is not only his Savior but his Lord first and foremost, he shall live a powerful victorious life as he bows to His lordship in repentance and obedience. He causes and makes all things to happen. 1Cor 15.57 Mt 22.42-45 Col 1.16 Phil 2.10-11 Lk 6.46-49, Is 44.24-28
86 WITNESS FOR CHRIST
A good disciple of Christ is not only living like Christ but is a witness for Christ. Every member of the church and every believer should know how to bring people to Christ and care for them. Act 1:8
I. WITNESS MODEL 1. The Father Jn 5.37, 6:37, 39, 44-45, 65 Mt 16.16-17 Gal 1.15-16 Eph 1.17 2. The Holy Spirit Jn 15.26 Act 1.8 1Cor 12.3 Phil 3.3 1Pet 1.10-12 3. The Scripture Jn 5.39, 20.30-31, 1Jn 5.13 4. The Prophets Lk 24.27,44-47 Act 3.18 1Pet 1.10-11,20 5. The Angels Lk 2.8-11 Rev 14.6-7
II. WITNESS OF THE DISCIPLE 1. We are called Rom 8.29-30 1Cor 1.9 1Pet 2.9-10 2. We are forgiven Act 13:38-39 Mk 2.5-10 3. We are saved Lk 1.77 Eph 2.7-8,5 2Cor 6.2 1Pet 1.9 Tit 3.5 2Tim 3.15, 1.9 1Thess 5.9 4. We are tasked Mt 28.19-20 Jn 15.26-27, 17.18-21 5. We are to profess Him Mt 10:33 Mk 8:38 Lk 9:26 2Tim 2:12 6. We are to bear fruit Jn 15.16 Mk 5.15-20 Mt 5.13-16 Act 8.1, 4, 11.19-26
III. WITNESS PROFILE A. Christ, The Head 1. He is filled with the Spirit Lk 4.1, 14-15 (Act 6:3 Eph 5:18) 2. He prayed Lk 5.15-16 Mk 1.35-38 Mt 14.23-36 (Act 6:4 Eph 6:18) 3. He revealed Himself & the Father Jn 17.3, 6, 8, 25-26 (2Cor 4:5) 4. He chose and stayed with them Mk 3.13-15 Act 4.13 (Act 11:26) 5. He cared for them Jn 17.12, 15 Lk 22.31-32 1Pet 2.25 (Jn 21:15-17) 6. He trained them Jn 17.8, 14, 17 (2Tim 2:2) 7. He sent them Lk 9.1-2, 10.1 Mk 3.14-15 (Act 13:1-3)
B. Church, The Body 1. Pray for Growth 2Thess 3.1 Jn 4.35 Mt 9.36-38 2. Share the Gospel Act 2.37-41 Mk 1.15 Mt 28.19 3. Study the word together Act 2.42 Mt 28.20 4. Assemble & fellowship Act 2.43-47 Heb 10.24 5. From converts, to disciples, Eph 4.11-13 Heb 5.12, 6.1-2, 10 to teachers 2Tim 2.2 1Cor 15.58 Rom 1:8 Act 1:8, 5.42, 11.19-21 6. House to local churches 1Cor 16.19 Act 2.46-47, 20.20-21 Established
87 HOLINESS
God is a holy God. Holiness is an attribute of God that He shared with us. Holiness is goodness, righteousness, separation from evil and hatred to sin and evil. It is the life that God wants His people to have and live. For without holiness no one will see God. It is the purpose why God has called us. 1Thess 4.1, 3, 7 2Thess 2.13-14 Eph 1.4 Tit 2.11-12 1Pet 1.15-16
I. HOLINESS OF GOD 1. God revealed Himself as holy Lev 11.44-45 Ezek 36.22-23 2. His servants saw it Is 6.1-5, Ps 77.13, 93.5 3. He commanded us to be holy Deut 23.14 1Pet 1.15-16 1Tim 4.8-12 2Tim 1:9
II. UNHOLINESS OF MAN Mans Condition 1. Man in the beginning was good Gen 1.26-27, 31 until sin came in Rom 5.12 Eccl 7.29 2. Mans condition now is: All have sinned Rom 3.23 Gal 3.22, 4.8 No one does good Ps 14.1-3 Eccl 7.20 Man became evil Eph 2.2-3, 4.17-19 Sin separated us from God Is 59.1-2 Eph 2.1, 12 Sin brings death (physical & spiritual) Eph 2.1 Rom 6.20-23, 8.13
III. HOLINESS PATH Gods Way 1. He calls Is 1.18 2Thess 2.13-14 1Cor 1.9 1Jn 1:1-3 2. Mans effort is futile Ps 49.7-9 Ps 14.1-3 3. Gods way is to free us from the power and penalty of sin Gal 3.13, 5.1 Tit 2.14 Heb 2.14 Man broke the first covenant Ps 78.10-11 God promised another Covenant Jer 3.31-34, 32.40 An Everlasting, Perfect One Ezek 16.60, 36.26-27 Heb 8:7-9,13, 9:11-12,10:16-18 4. Christ is Gods way to holiness He bore our sins and took it away 1Pet 2.24 Heb 9.26,14,10.10-12 We can die to sin and live righteously Rom 11.27, 8.2-3, 6.2,14,18,22 Sanctified and made us perfect Heb 10.1,10-12,14 1Cor 1.30 5. Five Things He requires us: He calls us into holiness 2Tim 1.9, 2.19 1Thess 4.3 a. Repent Heb 12.14-17, 3.12 b. Be separate Is 52.11 Ps 26.4-5,8,12 2 Cor 6.14-18 Rev 18.4 c. Walk in the light Is 2.5 1Jn 1.5-9 Eph 5.8-10 Rom 13.12-13 d. Be spotless and blameless Deut 23:14 2Cor 7:1 Phil 2:15 1Tim 6:14 2Pet 3:14 88 e. Be rigtheous Rom 6.19 1Pet 2.1 1Jn 3.2-3,7 6. Avoid Israels Mistake a. Be subjected to Gods Rom 10.1-4 righteousness b. Obey after believing the gospel Heb 2.1-3, 4.1-3,6,11 c. Be not an idolater 1Cor 10.1-12,14 7. The Holy Spirit leads us to holiness 1Thess 4.1-5, 7-8 Rom 7.4-6 a. By dwelling in us Eph 2.21-22 1Cor 3.16-17 Rom 8.9, 11 b. By walking with us Gal 5.16, 25 Rom 8.4, 13.14 c. By leading us Gal 5.16-21 Rom 8.4-14, 2 d. By guarding us 2Tim 1.14, 9 8. The importance of holiness a. Called us with a holy calling 2Tim 1.9 1Thess 4.3-5 1Pet 1.14-16 b. Without sanctification no one Mt 5.8 Heb 12.14,10 will see the Lord c. Outcome is eternal life Rom 6.22 1Cor 6.9-10 Gal 6.7-8 Eph 5.5-7
89 LOVE
Love is the greatest of all. It is the fulfillment of the Law of God. We are to love God with all of our heart, soul and strength and to love our neighbor as ourselves. It is by the same love that God sent His Son in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for our sins. We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1Jn 3:16
I. LOVE DEFINED A. Character of Love: 1Cor 13.4-7 1. Patient Prov 14.29 1Thess 5.14 1Pet 4.8 Eph 4.2 2. Kind Prov 11.17, 12.10 Rom 13.10 3. Not jealous Act 7.9 Prov 27.4 Js 3.13-16 4. Not brag Js 4.13-16 1Cor 1:31 5. Not arrogant 1Cor 4.6,18, 8.1 Prov 14.16 6. Not act unbecomingly 1Pet 2.12 2Cor 8.21 Phil 2.15 7. Not seek its own 1Cor 10.24 Phil 2.21,4 Rom 15.2 8. Not provoke Js 1.19-20 Prov 16.32 9. Not take into account a wrong sffered 2Cor 5.19 1Pet 3.9 10. Not rejoice in unrighteousness 2Thess 2.12 Rom 1.32 Prov 11.23 11. Rejoice with the truth 2Jn 4 3Jn 3 Col 3.9 Eph 4.25 Prov 13.5 12. Bears all things 1Cor 9.12 Gal 6.2 Rom 15.1 13. Believes all things Jn 14.1 1Pet 1.21 14. Hopes all things Rom 5.5 Eccl 9.4 15. Endures all things 1Cor 4.12 2Tim 2.3, 10, 4:5 16. Forgives Prov 17.9 1Pet 4.8 Mt 6.14 17. Not hate 1Jn 3.15, 2.10-11 Prov 10.12 18. Obeys Jn 14.23, 24 1Jn 2.4-5 19. Cares for others 1Jn 3.16-17 Phil 2.3-4 20. Does no wrong to his neighbor Rom 13.10, 8-9 21. Casts out fear 1Jn 4.18 22. Walks according to His commandments 2Jn 6
B. Essence of Love 1. God is love 1Jn 4.8, 16, 7 2. Great love Eph 3.18-19 Rom 5.8, 8.38-39
II. LOVE MANIFESTED A. Love exemplified 1. God gave His Son Jn 3.16 1Jn 4.9-10,19 Rom 5.8-10 2. Everlasting love Jer 31:3 Deut 4:37 Ps 36:5
B. Love working 1. God teaching us to love 2Tim 1.7 1Thess 4.9 2. Love of Christ in us 1Cor 5.14 3. Through the Holy Spirit Rom 5.5 Gal 5.22
90 C. Love followed 1. Have love always 1Cor 13.1-3, 14.1 2. Love in deed and truth 1Jn 3.18 Js 2.15-16 1Cor 6.14 3. Love working Gal 6.2 1Tim 1.5 1Thess 1.3 4. Keep and walk in His Commandments Jn 14.15, 15.10 1Jn 5.3 2Jn 4,6 5. Work of love 1Thess 1.3 Heb 6.10 Love abound in real knowledge & Phil 1.9-10 discernment
III. LOVE UPLIFTED 1. Fulfillment of the Law Rom 13.8-10 Gal 6.2 2. The Greatest of all 1Cor 13.13, 1-3 Gal 5.6 3. His Commandment Mk 12.29-31 Lev 19.18 Jn 13:34, 15:12,17 1Jn 2.7, 10, 3.23 2Jn 5 4. Bond of unity Col 3.14 Eph 4.3 5. God abides in us, perfected in us 1Jn 4.11-12 6. We abide in Him Jn 14.23, 15.4, 10 1Jn 3.24 7. He blesses, secures & delivers Ps 91.14-16 Jn 14.21, 15.7
91 OBEDIENCE
Obedience determines the cause for blessings and curses. The first man failed to enter life and blessings because of disobedience. Until now men fail to enter the kingdom of God because of disobedience to the gospel and to His commandments. Christians are required by God to obey His commandments by which we shall experience His Fatherhood and Godhead. Obedience gives credibility to our faith. This is the evidence and proof of our having a genuine faith in Christ and He being our Lord. For without obedience faith is futile and incomplete. Our Lord Jesus Christ is not the Savior of him who believes and not obey.
I. DESIRE OF GOD Abraham , The Example Gen. 15.1,6, 26.5 Rom 4.3, 20-22 1. Keep His Commandments Ex 15.26 Deut 6.1,3,28.1 1Cor 7.19 1Tim 6.14 1Jn 2.3 2Jn 4 2. Obey His Voice 1Sam 15.22 Jer 7.22-23 Heb 2.1-3 Lk 10.16 3. Recognize the spoken 1Cor 14.37 2Thess 3.14 Heb 1.2 written word 2Pet 3.1-2 4. Abide in Him Jn 15.10 1Jn 3.24, 2.4-6 Ps 37.27 5. Do His Will Mt 7.21 Jn 8.51 1Jn 2.17 6. Seriousness of Gods desire for mans obedience: Blessing Deut 6:1-3, 24, 30.15-20 and curse is accompanied Jer 17.19-27, 22.3-5 7. Be a witness Act 1:8 Mk 5:15-20
II. MAN OF GOD 1. Know the Commandments 2Pet 3.1-2 1Thess 4.1-2 1Tim 6.3 2. Believe in the Name of Jesus 1Jn 3.23 Christ and love one another 3. Fear God & Keep Josh 24.24 Eccl 12.13 His Commandments 1Tim 6.13-14 4. Love God by keeping His Jn 14.15, 21, 23 Commandments 5. Keep the commandments of God Rev 12.17 and hold the testimony of Jesus
III. SONS OF GOD 1. Once sons of disobedience Eph 2.1-2,3, 5.5-6 2. Now obeyed Jesus Christ Rom 6.17-18 1Pet 1.2,14,22 2Jn 4 3. Obeyed the Gospel of God Act 15.7 2Thess 1.8 Heb 4.1-6 4. He is our Lord Lev 22.31 Lk 6.46 Mt 7.21 Col 2:6 1Pet 3.15a 5. Keep the Commandments Jn 14.15, 15.10 1Cor 7.19 of Christ 6. Faith & Obedience Eph 2.8-9, 10 Col 1.4, 9-10 is our character 1Pet 1.2, 14 Rev 14.12 7. Evidence of being sons of God Jn 8.31, 10.27, 14.21 1Pet 1.2-3 1Jn 2.3-4
92 IV. BLESSINGS OF GOD 1. He hears Gen 18.23 Jb 22.26-30 Jn 9.31 Js 5.16 1Jn 3.22 2. He blesses Ex 15.26 Deut 11.27, 28.1-14, 30.15-16 2Kngs 18.1-7 Ps 5.4-5,12 Is 1.19 Jer 7.23 Lk 6.38 Eph 1:3 Phil 4.18-19 Js 1.22,25 3. We experience His Fatherhood 2Cor 6.14-18 Heb 13.5-6 Jn 14.23, 15.10-11,7 4. He delivers Num 14.41-49 Jn 15.10, 12 1Cor 10.13 1Thess 5.23 1Pet 5.8-10 5. He saves and gives life Heb 3.18, 4.1-2,6,11, 5.8-9 Mt 7.21 Jn 3.36, 8.51, 10.27-28 Phil 2.12-13 Rom 6.16,19, 22 2Thess 1.8-9 1Pet 1.22,2 1Jn 2.17
93 PROSPERITY
God owns everything on earth and in heaven above. He posses all these things and in Him we receive the power to gain wealth. A man cannot receive anything good unless it is given from heaven above. Prosperity is a result of an upright living and fear of the Lord. It is He who blesses. He wants all of us to prosper in soul, body and spirit. Prosper in relationship with men and with God. Ps 106:4-5
I. REALITY OF GOD A. Richness of our King 1. The Source Deut 8.18 Is 48.17 Prov 10.22 1Chrn 29.11-12 2Chrn 1.12 1Cor 8.6, 11.12 2. The Owner of all things Deut 10.14 Ps 24.1-2, 50.12 Hag 2.7-8 1Cor 10.26 1Tim 4.4 3. The Giver Deut 8.18 1Sam 2.7 Hos 2.8-9 Ezek 16.19 Jn 3.27 4. He also takes away Jb 2.10 Is 45.7 Joel 1.4, 2.25 Ps 105.34-35 B. Ruthless of our Enemy 1. The Destroyer Ps 34.21, 140.11 Jn 10.10 Mk 5.2-5 2. The Robber Jn 10.10 (Jn 8.44 w/ 1Cor 6.10) Mt 12.43-45 3. The Devourer Mal 3.11 1Pet 5.8
C. Rudeness of Man 1. Lack wisdom Prov 1.7, 20-23. 8.1-2, 4.20-22 2. Unjust gain Prov 13.11, 20.21, 21.6 3. Laziness Prov 10.4, 12.27 3. Wickedness Ps 14.1-3 Is 48.22 Prov 4.16-17, 3.33, 6.15, 10.25, 12.21 II. WILL OF GOD A. Towards Man 1. Repent Act 3.19 2Pet 3.9 Rev 2.21 2. Be saved Mk 16:15-16 Jn 20:31 1Tim 2.4
B. Towards His People 1. Be blessed Ex 15.26 Deut 30.15, 19 Prov 13.22 Jer 29.11 Eph 1.3 1Thess 5.23 3Jn 2 2. Gain Wisdom Prov 1.20-21, 8.1-2, 19.20, 25, 4.1-2,7, 5
III. CONDITION OF GOD SOWING & REAPING The church, the new Israel, the people of God is blessed, as she:
1. Sows Lk 6:38 2Cor 9.6-13, 13 Gal 6:7 2. Obeys Deut 11.27, 26:15-19, 28.1-14, 30.15-19 Is 48.17-19 Js 1.22, 25 3. Does the work of the LORD Is 40.9-11, 58.6-11, 60.1-5, 61.1 Hag 1.2-14, 2.5-9 94 4. Gives to the work of the Mal 3.10-11 Heb 13.15-16 LORD Phil 4.18-19 5. Keeps His covenant Ps 78.10-11, 25.12-15, 111:10
IV. KEYS OF GOD 1. Work Prov 10.4, 20.13 2. Pay your tithes Mal 3.8-12 Lk 20.22-25 3. Give Lk 6.38 2Cor 9.6-7, 13 4. Obey Deut 28.1-14
V. PROSPERITY OF GOD Prosperity does not only mean financial blessing. We should prosper in health and in soul. 3Jn 2 1. Good Health Prov 3.1-2, 14.30, 17.22 Ps 127.2 2. Relationships Man Prov 18.14, 17.17, 1, 18.24 God 2Chrn 16:9 Mk 12.30 Jn 14.23 Gal 5.16, 18, 22-25 Rom 8.5-9, 14 1Cor 2.6-16 3. Finance Prov 10.22, 28.25, 13.11, 14.23, 15.6
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DOCTRINAL STUDIES
3 CHAPTER
THE DOCTRINE OF GOD
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THE DOCTRINES
Constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following
1Timothy 4:1, 6, 11, 13
97 IMPORTANCE OF DOCTRINES
Doctrine of God: There is a doctrine of God Tit. 2:10 Jer. 32:33 1Tim. 6:1-3 2Jn 9 Teachings from God Mk. 7:6-8 Jn. 8:47, 7:16-18 Col 2:20-22 Rev.1:3 Spread the word of God Act 4:29-31, 6:7, 12:24, 18:11, 19:20 1Thess. 1:8 2Thess. 3:1
Sound Doctrines: 1. According to what is written Is. 8:20 Mk. 7:6-8 Jn. 8:47 1Cor 4:6 1Tim. 4:1,6,11,13, 6:2 2Tim. 1:13 2Thess. 3:14 1Jn 4:6 2. According to the gospel 1Tim. 1:3,10-11, 2:6-7 2Tim. 4:1-3 of Christ Phil. 1:27 2Pet. 2:1-2 1Jn. 5:9-13 3. According to the words of Jesus 1Tim. 6:3-5 Lk. 10:16 2Pet. 3:1-2 4. According to the teaching of Lk. 10:16 1Tim. 4:6 2Tim 1:13, 2:2, the apostles 3:10 2Thess. 3:4,6 Tit. 1:9 1Cor. 14:37, 11:2 Phil. 4:9 Jde 17 2Pet. 3:1-2 1Jn 4:6 5. The same mind and judgment Rom. 15:5,4 1Cor.1:10, 14:37, 40 Phil. 2:2 6. According to godliness 1Tim. 6:3 1Thess. 4:1-4 7. No other view Gal. 5:10,8, 6:16 Phil. 3:15-16,17 1Cor. 11:16 8. Not from error 1Thess. 2:3 1Tim. 4:1 9. Reprove them Act 18:28 1Tim 1:3 Tit 1:10-11, 3:9-10
Principal Truths Revealed 1. The gospel is the good news 1Cor. 1:17-23,18, 15:1-4,11 to believe for salvation, Christ died on the cross for the penalty of our sins. 2. The character of Christ is developed Mt. 28:19-20 1Thess. 4:1-7 3. Doctrines are the right teachings 1Cor. 14:37 2Thess 2:13-14, 3:14 about God believed by those who accepted the only one gospel.
98 THE BIBLE
The Bible is the Word of God. It is the Book of books, composed of books inspired by God, written by men He called and His Spirit moved at various times and ages for our guidance and knowledge of Him. 2Tim 3:16 Is 34:16 Rev 19:9, 20:12
There are Four Areas of Concern we should consider why the Bible is the Word of God: 1. Originality of the Bible. 2. Preservation of the Bible. 3. Bible Texts and Translations. 4. Canonization of the Bible.
I. ORIGINALITY OF THE BIBLE
1. The Scripture first proclaimed and revealed the Name of the True God, YHWH(YAHWEH), the Word of God spoken and written, and (YAHUSHUA/YESHUA) JESUS CHRIST as the Only Begotten Son of God. Any other religions, sects or supposedly prophets that claim that have come and sent by God but have another message and contradict the original revelation, use Gods Name and distort the Scripture taking and adding words from it are not from God. They are moved by either through a man or counterfeiting spirits- the spirit of antichrist. Ex 19:9 Deut 4:2 Lev 22:31-33 Is 40:28 Prov 30:5-6 Mt 1:20-21 Rev 19:9, 22:18-19
2. God challenges any god and any prophet who claims the truth and says he is god, to declare the past and the future to know whether they are gods. And if theres even one prophecy that they made and it failed, it is not from God. There is no holy book today of any religion that has able to declare the past, the present and the future. Is 41:21-23, 46:9-10 Deut 18:18-22
II. PRESERVATION OF THE BIBLE
1. God gave us the Book Is 34:16-17 Mal 3:16-18 Dan 12:4, 9 Rev 22:18-19 2. He spoke the words Ex 19:9 Jer 18:1-2 Heb 1:1-2 3. God commanded it to Deut 31:24-26 Jer 30:2 Eph 3:3 be written 1Jn 1:2-4 Rev 1:11,19, 19:9 4. All Scripture is inspired 2Tim 3:16 2Pet1:20-21, 3:1-2 by God Gal 1.11-12 5. Jesus confirmed its authority Jn 5:39,46-47 Mt 22:29 Lk 4:16-21, 24:44-48 6. Jesus have teachings from God Jn 7:16-18, 8:43, 47, 12:48-49 7. His words will not pass away Is 40:8 Mt 5:18, 24:35 1Pet 1:24-25 8. Given to His apostles Jn 13.20, 17.14-20,21 99 Mt 10:40, 28:18-20 9. The apostles spoke and Mt 28:19-20 Lk 1:1-4 Mk 1:1-2 wrote them Jn 20:30-31 2Thess 2:15 2Pet 3:1-2,14-16 IJn1:1-4 Rev1:1-3, 10-11, 19, 14:13, 19:9, 22:9,18-19 10. God keeps and preserves it Ps 12.:6-7, 102:18, 119:89 Is 34:16 Dan 12:4, 9 Mt 24:35 Rev 22:18-19
III. TEXTS AND TRANSLATIONS OF THE BIBLE
A. The Old Testament Old Testament Manuscripts 1. Samaritan Pentateuch - First Five Books of the Old Testament, 400 B.C. to present, Samaritans in Nablus, Mt Gerazim south of Tel- Aviv, Jerusalem 2. Targums - Aramaic translation of the Old Testament Hebrew 500 1000 A.D 3. Septuagint - Greek Translation of the Old Testament Hebrew 250 100 B.C., Jews in Alexandria, Egypt. Pauls quotations, Peter, James and Hebrews were from the Septuagint. There are around 250 direct quotations from the Old Testament and in the New Testament indirect quotation reach to a thousand. 4. Dead Sea Scrolls - Discovered, the Wadi Qumran in the shores and caves of the Dead Sea in 1947, 200 B. C. Manuscripts. Only book of Esther was not present 5. The Hebrew Bible - The Text is essentially as it existed in the time before Christ. Early christians used the Hebrew Text and the Septuagint. 6. Masoretic Texts - Hebrew scribes, Masoretes records the Old Testament, 500 B.C. 100 A.D.
B. The New Testament The New Testament Writings were completed around 100 A.D. 1. The Apostles wrote the Letters/Autographs to the Churches 45-95 A.D. Read in the first century churches. 1Thess 5:27 Gal 1:2 Col 4:16 1Tim 4:13 Rev1:3 2. Circulated in the Body of Christ. 1Pet 1:1-2 Rev 1:1 Early Christians copied the Letters. These are the Manuscripts written in Greek. 125 350 A.D. There are over 5,600 early Greek Manuscripts of the New Testament that are still in existence. The oldest manuscripts were written on papyrus and the later manuscripts were written on leather called parchment. 3. New Testament Parchments. Manuscripts were circulated including the Old Testament Septuagint, 350 - 450 A.D. 4. Volumes of Christian writings quoted from the Greek New Testament. 5. Dozens of words of Jesus preserved in Aramaic and was translated into Greek. 6. Translations expanded to different languages: Latin, Syriac, Egyptian, Armenia, Georgia, Ethiopia, Arabia, Nubia and other European languages, 200 300 A.D. 7. Latin became the major language in the West. Latin Vulgate, 400 A.D. by Jerome became the Bible of the Latin Church. 100 8. In the Eastern Orthodox, Greek remained the official language of the Scripture, 400 1500 A.D. The languages during the time of Christ were Latin, Hebrew (Aramaic) and Greek koine was the language of the empire. Codex Manuscripts of the Bible, 250 manuscripts. Codex Sinaiticus, 350 sheets, 350 A.D. discovered in 1844 at the foot of Mt. Sinai, all of the New Testament Books and most of Old Testament Books. Preserved in the British Museum. 350 A.D. Codex Vaticanus is an almost complete New Testament. It was cataloged as being in the Vatican Library since 1475. Codex Washingtonianus, 5 th Century A.D. Preserved at the Fuller Gallery of Art at Washington, D.C. 9. English Translations: Caedmans into Anglo-Saxon in 670 A.D., Bede in 735 A.D. John Wycliffe and Associates completed the English Bible in 1382 10. The Printing Press came in the 15 th Century, 1443. The Bible expanded to Europe, Germany in 1466, Italy in 1471, Spain in 1478 and France in 1487, Erasmus printed the Greek New Testament in 1516, Luther in 1552-24, William Tyndale in 1524(The first English Bible direct from the Greek Bible), Miles Coverdale in 1535, Matthews Bible in 1537, Geneva Bible in 1560, King James Version in 1611, American Standard Revised Version in 1901, Revised Standard Version in 1946 1952. 11. 20 th Century Translations. With Archeological Discoveries and 5,357 Greek New Testament available today confirm the Bibles Accuracy. New American Standard Version- literal translation(Greek to English) in 1963 by Lockman Foundation, New King James Version in 1982, Todays English Version in 1976, New International Version in 1978 by the International Bible Society.
The Bible is now in almost all languages and God desires that all men should come to know His words. The present English translations from the Old Testament Hebrew and the New Testament Greek show continuous and harmonious messages. It was not corrupted nor adulterated by outside elements. The Old and New Testament Manuscripts 24,000 of them discovered at different times and different locations are all pointing to the same copy we have now proving the originality and preservation from their source and content. Therefore having the OT Hebrew and the NT Greek Translations where it was originally written we can now based all bibles translated today to different languages.
III. CANONIZATION OF THE BIBLE
Canonization is the process of selection and elimination which of the books are the inspired word of God written to us. The basis of authority and process the early church fathers used and Christian leaders today both agree that what we have now is the inspired word of God. The manner and process are found in the Scripture itself.
A. The Basis for Canonization : 1. The Witness of the Holy Spirit. Genuine believers have the Holy Jn 16:13 1Cor 2:12-16 1Jn 2:27 Spirit dwelling in them guiding them Jer 31:33-34 Ezek 36:27 into all the truth. No one knows the deep things of God except the Spirit of God who reveals them to His 101 people. 2. Apostolic Origin. The writings and teachings should Mt 10:40 Jn 5:39,13:20 Act 16:4-5 originate from the apostles and the Eph 3.3-5 2Pet 3:1-2, 14-16 prophets themselves both confirming 1Jn 1:1-4 Rev 1:11 their messages. 3. Reception of the Early Church. Is 8:20, 34:16 Churches from the 1 st Century to the 1Thess 2:13, 5:27 Col 4:15-16 4 th Century accept the Bible both the Act 16:4-5 Hebrew Old Testament and the Greek New Testament. 4. Consistency of Doctrine. It is generally accepted that teachings 2Tim 3:16 1Cor 4:6, 11:1 from the writings or letters in the New Jn 3:34 2Tim 3:10 2Jn 9-10 Testament should not contradict the Old Testament prophecies, the Truth and of the Words of our Lord Jesus Christ. 5. Dynamic Power. It changes the heart, soul and spirit. Heb 4:12 Jn 6:63 1Cor 2:1-5 1Thess 1:5
B. Procedure for Canonization : 1. Selecting Procedure The Word of God Ex 19:9 Jn 20:30-31, 21:24 Lk 1:1-4 1Cor 14:37-38 Gal 1:11- 12 1Thess 2:13 Rev 19:9 2. Reading Procedure Jn 5:39 Act 15:21, 26:27 1Thess 5:27 Gal 1:2 1Tim 4:13 Rev 1:3 3. Circulation Procedure Act 16:4-5 Col 4:16 1Pet 1:1-2 Rev 1:11 4. Quotation Procedure 1Tim 5:18 Rom 16:25-26 Heb 1:1-13 5. Consistency Procedure Jn 7:16, 3:34 Rom 16:17 2Jn 9-10 Christ the Central Theme Is 9:6, 7:14 and Lk 2:11 Gen 3:15, 22:18 and Gal 3:16 Deut 18:14-18 and Jn 6:14 Act 3:22 Is 53:1-12 and Rom 10:16 Heb 9:28 1Pet 2:24
IV. AUTHENTICITY OF THE BIBLE Why believe the Bible? What makes it different from the others? There are proofs and evidences that confirm its veracity.
A. Fulfilled Prophecies Declaring the past and the future and their outcome is Gods challenge. Is. 41:21-23, 46:9-10 Deut. 18:18-22 Dan.10:14
102 Theres no book in the world that has predicted events to come and came to pass in world history.
1. Man destroyed by flood Gen. 6:1,5-17 w/ Gen. 7:10-24 at Noahs time 2. Birth of the nation Israel Gen. 17:6-8 w/ Josh. 12:1 1Sam. 11:14-15 Enslaved 400 years and Gen 15:13-14 w/ Ex 3.1-9, 6.1-8, set free 12.33-41 Captivity (606 BC) Deut. 31:16-21, 30:1-6 & Return of Judah Jer 1:15, 6:22-26, 10:22,50:17-19 w/ 2Kngs 17:5-6 2Chrn 36:15-23 70 years captivity (536 BC) Jer.25:11 w/ Is. 44:28, 45:1-4 Ezr 1-2 3. Destruction of wicked kings 1Kngs 14:9-16 w/ 1Kngs 15:25-30, 1Kngs 16:3-4 w/ 1 Kngs 16:6-11, 1Kngs 21:19-29 w/ 2Kngs 10:10-11 4. World Conquerors Dan. 7:1-28 Babylon (606BC) Jer 4:27, 25:11 with Dan 1:1, 2:36-38 Medo-Persia (595 BC) Dan. 5:28, 8:20 11:1 Is 13:17-19, 45:1 Jer.51:11 with Ezr 1:1-2 Greece Dan. 2:39, 8:21, 11:2 Rome Dan. 2:40, 7:23 Last Kingdom fulfilled Dan. 2:31-35, 44-46, 7:13-14 Kingdom of the Lord Jesus 5. Birth of the Messiah Is.9:6, 7:14 Mic. 5:2 w/ Lk. 2:11 Mt. 1:23, 2:6 6. Sacrifice and Death Ps. 40:6-7, 22:16,27,31, Is. 53 w/ Lk. 24:44-46 Mt. 27:2 Mk. 15:1 Jn.18:28 7. Resurrection Ps. 16:8-11 w/ Act 2:25-28 Jn.20, Mt.28, Mk. 16, Lk.24 8. Gods salvation and Ps. 98:2-3 Mk. 13:10 Mt.24:14 righteousness proclaimed in Act 13:47 1Tim 3:16 all the earth 9. Desolation of Israel Mt. 24:1-2 Lk. 13:34-35, 19:41-44 In 70 A.D Rome besieged Jerusalem 10. Hardening of Israel until the Rom. 11:25-29 fullness of the Gentiles come in. Fulfilled when Israel rejected Christ and the Gentiles believed. 11. Knowledge shall increase Dan. 12:4 12. Man become more wicked Dan. 12:9-10 2Tim. 3:1-4 Mt. 24:12 13. False prophets will arise Mt. 24:3-5, 11, 24 1Tim 4:1-3 1Jn 4:1 -3 14. Wars and rumors of wars Matthew 24:6 15. Famines and earthquakes Mt 24:7 16. Christians persecuted Matthew 24:9, 10:22 and killed There are many fulfilled prophesies in the Scriptures and not a single failed. Is. 55:11 Jer.1:12
103 B. Unity of the Scripture The bible or the book of books written by people inspired by God separated by Ps. 147:19-20, 12:6-7, generations and yet have unity of message 78:5-7 102:18 Is. 34:16 Mal. 3:16-18 Rev. 22:18-19
There are dozens of translations and versions of the bible and millions have been printed for thousands of years yet no single bible copy contradicted and denied its most important central message that Christ suffered, died and rose from the dead. And that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, our Lord and Savior. Is 53 Luke 24:44-47
C. Testimony of Jesus Christ Accounts written about Him is recorded Lk. 24:44-47 Heb. 10:5-7 and fulfilled. Act 3:18 Jn.19:30
D. Witness of the Apostles They lived and died for what they have witnessed and have testified what Jn.20:1-29 Act 1:1-3,9-11 theyve seen and heardthe death and 1Cor. 15:12-15 1Jn.1:1-4 resurrection of Christ and the salvation He brings.
E. Conversion of believers Men from all walks of life, from different nations, languages and religions spoke of conversions, deliverance and changes in their lives and stood that Jesus is the Lord and Savior. Sinners who were changed in Christ. These are not Christians by name but Christians by new birth and experience. Ps. 19:7-11 Mk. 13:10 Mt. 24:14 Gal 1:11-24 w/ 2Cor 11:23-31 Heb 11:33-39 Rev. 6:4, 14:12
F. Witness of the True GodYAHWEH This is the testimony of all testimonies. YAHWEH the true and only God bears witness of what is written confirming it with signs and wonders, healing, power and conversions when it is proclaimed. Heb. 2:1-4 Act 14:3 Rom. 15:19-20 Jn.16:8-11
G. Truthfulness of the Word itself No book in the world whose word stands when tried. Ps. 12:6 Prov. 30:5-7
Everyday life and newspapers confirm these: 1. the life and outcome of the wicked Ps. 1:1-6, 10:3-11,12-15 and the upright Prov 2:22, 10:25,27
2. character of the wicked Prov. 23:9, 4:16-19, 24:1-2, 10:18, 12:5 Ps. 10:3-11, 50:16-20, 53:4 Jb. 24:13-17 Is. 32:6 3. when the wicked rise, rule and perish Prov 29:2, 14:34, 28:12, 11:10
104 4. when kings and rulers uphold Prov. 16:12, 20:28, 25:5, 29:14 righteousness and justice. 5. realities on mans emotions Prov 16:32, 15:18, 26:17, 19:19 6. realities on mans health Prov. 15:30, 17:22, 4:20-22, 16:24, 3:7-8 Eccl. 11:10 Ps 38:3 7. realities on mans wealth Prov. 10:22, 13:11, 14:23, 21:17 8. realities on mans tongue Prov. 18:21, 12:25,18, 13:3, 25:11 Js. 3:6, 3-8 9. realities on mans heart thoughts Ps. 10:3-11 Eccl. 7:4 Hos. 4:1-3 and actions 10. realities on mans vices Prov 20:1, 23:21,27-35, 5:3-14 11. triumph of the good over the wicked Prov 10:6, 25, 11:8,9,21, 12:21 12. man rules over creatures Ps. 8:6-8 Gen. 1:26,28
H. Godly message The scripture is from the God because it Ps. 19:7, 119:1-8,9-16 Mt 5:1-10 teaches and makes man holy and good Jn.6:63, 7:17, 15:3, 17:17 within and without. 1Thess. 4:1-8 1Pet. 1:14-16 Rom 7:12, 14
I. Scientific Discoveries Science is just discovering what was already there what was given and created. It cannot contradict the word of God because He is the creator of all things and by His words they came into being and hold together. Gen. 1:1,3 Ps. 33:6,9 2Pet. 3:5-7 Eccl. 1:10
Science confirms scriptures: 1. Law of gravity Ps. 93:1, 104:5-9 Jb. 26:7, 28:8-10 Is. 13:13 Jer. 5:22 2. Earth is round Is. 40:22 Prov. 8:27 3. Current power in the sea Eccl. 1:7 4. Sound radio wave Ps. 19:1-4 Jb. 38:7 5. Mans elements are mineral dust Gen. 2:7, 3:19, 18:27 Ps. 103:14 6. Anatomy of man-- marvelous work Ps. 139:13-16 7. Life in the blood Lev. 17:11 8. Circulation of blood in the heart Prov. 4:23 9. Life in fetus Ps. 139:13 Jb. 10:11 Jer. 1:5 10. Creation and end of life belongs to Gen. 2:7 Dan. 5:23 Act 17:24-25 God alone. No science can create life, Ps. 50:10-12 Lk. 12:20 prevent and stop death. 11. Water evaporation Jb. 36:27-28, 14:11 Ps. 135:7 Jer. 10:13 Ams.5:8 12. The vastness of the universe. There Ps. 19:1, 104:2 are billions of billions of galaxies wherein each galaxies contain hundreds of billions of stars.
13. Constellation of stars orbits on its Jb. 9:8-9, 38:31-32 Ams. 5:8 own galaxies 14. Heavenly Bodies 1Cor. 15:40-41 15. Different species 1Cor. 15:39 16. Mountains on ocean flows Jonah. 2:5-6 105 17. Creation made of atomic particles invisible to naked eyes Heb. 11:3 18. Faster transportation and Dan. 12:4 communication in the last days, many shall go back and forth. 19. Computers and advance technology in Dan. 12:4 the last days knowledge shall increase 20. Atomic fusion Pet. 3:10
J. Fulfillment of the Times 1. Signs of the times Mt. 24:1-14 Mk. 13:1-23 Lk. 21:5-24 2. Rise of an antichrist 2Thess. 2:1-4 Dan. 7:25, 8:25, 11:36 Rev. 13:5
A man will come showing great wisdom and power, conquering and ruling in many governments, religions and businesses. Then later will show signs and wonders that the world will be amazed and deceived. He will restore worship and offering in Israel and later shall sit in the Temple and asked to be worshiped. All events in the world today religions, government of nations and economies are clearly heading to that direction nations merge into economic blocs and communities, one monetary and financial system, religion takes government administration, and one global market. Economic instabilities of powerful nations, computerization and destructive military build-ups aggravated by tensions of rival, contradicting and conflicting ideologies and systems that only a superhuman figure can address. 3. Tribulation period Dan. 9:27 Rev. 13 Wrath of God falling on man, Mt. 24:14,15-21 Rom. 11:25-27 fulfillment of the preaching of the Act 15:14-17 Rev. 7:3-9, 14:6,12 gospel until the end and salvation of the Gentiles and Israel saved. 4. Return of Christbelievers taken Mt. 24:29-31 Lk. 21:25-28 and changed 2Thess. 2:1-3 5. Destruction of the wicked Zech. 14:1-9 Mt. 24:37-39 Jde 14-15 Rev. 16:13-16, 19:11-19 6. Destruction of the Beast and the False Prophet Rev. 19:20-21 7. Satan Bound Rev. 20:1-3 8. Millennium, 1,000 years Reign of Rev. 20:4-6 Dan. 7:13-14,18 Christ with His saints on earth 9. Satanic revolt and end Rev. 20:7-10 10. Judgment Day Mt. 25:31-32 Rev.11:18, 20:11-15 11. New Heaven and Earth Rev.21-22 1Cor. 15:24-28 2Pet. 3:13
K. Archeological Facts Israels history geography, people, places and events in the Scripture are confirmed by Israel past and present discoveries that substantiate and confirm Biblical records. Physical evidences that prove the existence of the people and events.
1. City of Ur in Babylon (Iraq) Gen. 11:31 106 Flood stories in Tablets, 2000 BC Gen. 6:5, 7:17 2. Ras Shamra tablet Canaan cults and immoral worship Deut. 7:16 Josh. 11:16 to 12:24 3. Lachish letters in Palestine Judah before captivity in Egypt Jer. 34:7 4. Bricks without straw in Egypt (1883) Ex. 5:6-7 5. Hiram rejected Cabul Iron-working culture center discovered 1Kngs 9:10-14 confirming the location of City of Cabul (1993) Josh. 13:21,19:27 6. Pharaohs Stela found at Megiddo Stone with Pharaoh Shishak name 1Kngs 14:25-27 inscribed (1994) 7. House of David Inscription Inscribed in Semitic script House of David and King of Israel in a site known as Tel Dan at the foot of Mt. Hermon (1994) 8. Israels last king leaves Impression Seal of the King discovered King Hoshea and 2Kngs 17 adviser Abdi (Obadiahs name inscribed on a semi precious gem stone 9. Jeremiah s scribed noteworthy Ancient seal identified as belonging to Jer. 36:1-8 Baruch, Son of Neriah, companion and personal scribe of Jeremiah. 10. Arch of Titus Jerusalems destruction 70 AD Mt. 24:1-2 11. Dead Sea Scrolls Qumran Caves, Jewish community All the Old Testament Scripture (200 BC) 12. Oldest road on earth In Egypt, a paved road 8 miles long and Gen. 41:33-57 6 feet wide highway to Lake Moeris suspected built by Joseph during years of famine (1994) 13. Witnesses Fragments Dated (Time Magazine, April 8, 1996) 3 small ragged-edge fragments of papyrus. Contain passages from Matthew 26 in Greek Unical (cursive letters) and in the style of a codex rather than a scroll, dated 70 AD, Magdalan College, Oxford University, England. Mark 68 AD based on Essence Scroll and a papyrus fragment of Luke 63 to 67 AD discovered -Paris Library.
107 THE WORD OF GOD
The word of God is eternal, does not change and settled in heaven forever. It is the truth, the guide, the light and lamp for man. Exposes right and wrong, evil and good and the will and counsel of God. It shows the plans and promises of the living God to man. The word of God is given to man and for man.
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge Hos. 4:6, 1 Gods Word is settled in heaven forever Ps 119:89
I. INSPIRATION OF THE WORD 1. Spoken by God Ex 19:9,19, 25:1,8,21-22 Deut 4:7-13 2Sam 23:1-2 Is 1:1-2, 21:10, 16-17 Jer 18:1-2, 36:2 Ezek. 2:1-2, 3:1-4,17, 11:5 Hos. 12:10, 13 Zech 7:12 Eph. 3:3 2Tim. 3:16 Heb. 1:1-2 1Pet. 1:10-11 2Pet. 1:20-21 2. Handed down Ex. 20:1, 24:3-4,12, 31:18 Deut. 3:19, 24-26, 17:18-19 3. Written down Ex. 17:14, 24:4, 7 Deut. 31:24-26 Ps. 102:18 Eccl. 12:9-11 Is 30:8,34:16 Jer. 25:13, 30:2, 36:2, 4, 45:1 Hab 2:2-3 Jn 20:20-31 Eph 3:3 2Thess 2:15, 3:14 1Jn. 1:1-4 Rev. 1:11,19, 19:9, 21:5 4. From God in heaven Deut. 30:6, 11-14 Rom. 10:6-8 Gal. 1:11-12 Rev. 1:1 5. Word of the Lord Deut 18:18 Is 1:10 Jer 1:2, 37:2, 22:29 Ps. 107:11 Hos. 4:1 Joel 1:1 Obd.1:1 Jonah 1:1 6. Word of God Deut 8:3 Mt 4:4 Lk. 5:1, 8:10-12 Jn. 3:34 Act 11:1 1Cor 14:37-38 1Thess. 2:13 2Pet. 3:1-2 Rev 19:9, 1:1-2,9, 6:9
II. SUFFICIENCY OF THE WORD 1. God left a testimony Ps. 78:5-8 Rom 15:4-5 2Pet. 3:1-2 Heb. 1:1-2 2. The Book of the Lord Is. 34:16-17 Jer 30:2 Mal 3:16-18 Dan 12:4 Mt.1:1 Jn 5:39, 20:30-31 Lk. 24:44-45 Rev. 22:9-10, 18-19 3. Complete Revelation Deut. 12:32, 29:29 Dan 12:9 Ams 3:7 Mal. 3:16-18 Jn. 20:30-31 Rom 16:25-26 1Tim. 6:14 2Jn. 9-11 Rev. 10:4, 19:9 4. Eternal Ps. 119:89 Is 40:8 Zech. 1:4-6 Mt. 24:35, 5:18 1Cor. 2:4-6 2Pet. 1:24-25
108 5. Preserved Ps. 12:6-7, 102:18 Is 34:16 Dan. 12:4, 9 Rev. 10:4 6. Curse who remove or add words Prov. 30:5-6 Gal. 1:8-9 Rev. 22:18-19
III. AUTHORITY OF THE WORD The Word of God is the authority 1. The Scripture 1Pet. 1:24-25 w/ Is. 40:6-8 Jn. 5:39 Lk. 24:44-45 1Pet.1:10-12 2Pet. 3:1-2 2. Only Authority Deut. 4:2, 12:32 Ps.107:10-11 Is. 8:19-20, 34:16, 40:6-8 Prov.30:5-6 Jer.26:2, 15-16 Ezek11:12,44:23-24 Hos. 4:6 Mk 7:6-8, 13 Jn.3:34, 12:47-48 1Cor. 4:6, 14:37-38 Gal. 5:10 Col. 2:8,20-25 1Tim. 6:3-4 2Tim.3:16 1Thess. 4:1, 2, 8 2Thess. 3:4, 14 2Pet. 3:2 Jde 17 1Jn. 4:6 2Jn. 9-11 Rev. 22:18-19 3. The Truth Ps. 119:42, 151, 160, 19:9 Jn. 17:14, 17 4. God bears witness Act 14:3 Rom 15:19 Heb. 2:4 Mk 16:20 Deut. 18:22, 5:11 Jer 1:12 Ezek 12:28, 25 5. Has power Ps. 33:6, 107:20, 148:5 Is 55:11 Heb. 11:3 2 Pet. 3:5,7 (Jer. 5:22) 6. Fulfills Is 14:24, 27, 44:26, 45:23, 46:10-11, 55:11 Jer 1:12 Ezek. 12:28 Hab. 2:3 Act 4:28 Mt.5:18 Lk. 16:17
IV. ILLUMINATION OF THE WORD 1. Revelation to believers 1Sam. 3:7, 21 Neh 9:20 Jb 32:8 Jn. 14:26, 16:7, 16, 22 Mt. 13:11 Mk. 4:11 Lk. 24:45 2Tim. 2:7 Act 17:11 1Cor 2:10-14, 7 2Pet 1:20-21 Rom. 16:25-27 1Jn. 2:26-27 2. For those who fear Him Mal. 3:16-18 Prov 1:7,23 Jn. 7:16-17
V. INTERPRETATION OF THE WORD 1. Believers receive guidance 1Cor 2:6-14,16 2Tim. 2:7 1Jn 2:20, 27 2. No private interpretation 2Pet. 1:20, 3:16 3. Compare spiritual thoughts 1Cor. 2:13 with spiritual words 4. No adulteration 2Cor. 4:2 Rev 22:18-19 5. Heed what is said Rev 1:3 Jn. 8:47 6. No cultic interpretation 2Pet. 3:16 1Tim. 1:3, 7, 4:1 7. Do not go beyond what is written 1Cor. 4:6, 2:13
Never put you ideas into the Scripture. It shall be out of context and out of the Scriptures intended meaning but rather put the Scripture to your ideas and thinking. Not interpret on your own but receive and teach what is said. 1Tim. 4:6, 13, 16
109 VI. CHARACTER OF THE WORD 1. Wisdom Jer. 8:9 Js 3:13-18 2. Perfect Ps. 19:7 3. Sure Ps. 19:7, 111:7, 93:5 4. Right Ps. 19:8-9, 33:4, 119:75, 123, 138, 144, 172 Hos. 14:9 5. Truth Ps. 19:9, 119:142, 151, 160 Jn. 17:17, 8:31-32 6. Everlasting Ps. 119: 89, 160, 33:11, 89:2 Is 40:8 Mt. 24:35 1Pet. 1:25 7. Faithful Ps. 119:86, 89-90, 138 8. Sweet Ps. 119:103, 19:10 Prov 8:11, 24:13, 14 9. Lamp Ps. 119:105, 130 Prov 6:23 10. Joy Ps. 119:14, 54, 111, 162 Jer 15:16 11. Wonderful Ps. 119:18, 129 12. Pure Ps. 119:140, 12:6, 19:8 2Sam 22:31 13. Food for soul Mt. 4:4 Ps 19:10 14. Milk 1Pet. 2:2 1Cor. 3:2 15. Solid food 1Cor. 3:2 Heb. 5:12-14 16. Spirit and life Jn. 6:63, 68 17. Creates and holds all things Ps. 33:6-9, 148:5 Gen. 1:6 2Pet 3:5-7 Rom. 4:17 Heb. 11:3 18. Better than gold Ps. 19:10, 119:72, 127 Prov. 8:10, 11, 19 19. Equates with God Hos. 4:6, 13:6 2Chrn 12:1, 5 20. Stands Is. 14:24, 27, 40:8, 46:10-11 Jer. 44:28 Zech. 1:6 Ps. 33:11 Rom. 9:28 1Pet.1:23-25 21. Grows and prevails Act 6:7, 12:24, 19:20 2Tim 2:9 2Thess. 3:1 22. Sword of the Spirit Eph. 6:17 23. Quick and powerful Jer. 5:14 Heb 4:12 Mt. 7:28-29 Mk. 1:22 2Cor 10:4, 5 24. Fire Jer. 23:29, 5:14, 20:9 25. Good word Heb. 6:5 2Kngs 20:19 Jer 29:10-11 26. Holy, righteous, and good 1Tim. 1:8 Rom. 7:12, 16 27. Spiritual Rom. 7:14 1Cor 3:1 Jn. 6:63 28. Profitable Is. 48:17-19 Deut. 30:15-20 1Tim 4:8 29. Hammer Jer. 23:29 30. Magnified w/ His name Ps. 138:2 31. Tested Prov. 30:5
VII. USE OF THE WORD 1. Reveals God Ps. 43:3-4 1Sam 3:7, 21 2Chrn 15:2-3, 14:4, 1 Jn. 12:48-49 2. Light and guidance Ps. 119:105, 19:8 Prov. 6:23 3. Makes wise Ps. 19:7, 119:98-100, 104, 130 4. Builds a house Prov. 9:1, 24:3-4 Ps 127:1 5. Restores the soul Ps.19:7 Prov 24:13-14 6. Salvation Ps. 98:2-3, 119:118, 21 Act 16:17, 15:7-9 Eph. 1:13 2Tim.3:15 Js 1:21 2Jn 9 110 7. Causes new birth Js. 1:18 1Pet. 1:23 1Cor. 4:15 8. Gives peace Ps. 119:165 Prov. 3:1-2 9. Produces faith Rom. 10:17 Jn. 5:39, 20:21 10. Causes growth 1Pet. 2:2 2Pet. 3:18 11. Builds and encourages Act 20:32 Rom. 15:4 Prov 24:5 12. Corrects wrong teachings 2Tim. 3:16 Is 8:20 13. Revives Ps. 119:25, 37, 40, 50, 88, 93, 107, 149, 154, 156, 159, 143:11 14. Strengthens Ps. 119:28, 20:2 Deut. 11:8 1Pet. 5:10 15. Comforts Ps. 119:50 Jb. 6:10 Rom. 15:4 16. Sanctifies Ps. 119:9 Jn. 17:17, 15:3 Eph. 5:26-27 1Tim. 4:5 Heb. 4:12 17. Keeps from sin Ps. 119:11, 9, 37:31, 40:8 18. Warns Ps. 19:11, 17:4 19. Delivers Ps. 119:170, 107:20, 147:15, 18 Mt. 8:8 20. Miracles and healings Ps. 107:20 Rom. 15:19 Heb. 2:4 Prov. 3:8, 4:20-22 21. Rewards Ps. 19:11, 1:1, 2, 106:3, 119:2 Prov. 8:32, 29:18 22. Shields Ps. 18:30 1Jn. 2:14 23. Sword Eph. 6:17 Is 49:2 Heb. 4:12 24. Overcomes the devil 1Jn. 2:14 Mt 4:1-4 Rev 12:11,17, 1:2 25. Truth sets free Jn. 17:17, 8:31-32 Ps. 119:11 1Jn. 2:14 26. Training for righteousness 2Tim. 3:16-17 Heb. 5:13-14 27. Testifies that Jesus is Jn. 5:39, 46,47, 20:31 Lk, 2:10-11, Christ the Lord and Savior 24:44-47 Act 8:35, 18:28, 5, 8 2Tim. 3:15
VIII. HANDLING OF THE WORD We are not to doubt the word of God, its inspiration, its only authority, its unchanging character and its effective use.
1. Receive Act 8:14, 11:1, 17:11, 18:8 1Thess. 2:13 2. Meditate daily Josh. 1:8 Deut. 17:19 Ps 1:2, 119:15, 23, 48, 78, 97 3. Honor Is. 66:5 Ps 56:10 Tit 2:5, 10 Rev. 6:9 4. Memorize Ps. 119:9, 11 5. Study Acts 17:11 Ezr 7:10 6. Seek Ps. 119:45, 94, 155 Jn. 5:39 7. Read 1Pet. 2:2 Rev. 1:3 8. Hear Is. 28:23 Rom 10:17 Jn 8:47 1Tim. 4:13 9. Learn Ps. 119:71, 67, 75 10. Dwell Col. 3:16 1Jn. 2:14 11. Obey Ex.15:26, 16:32 Deut. 6:3 Jer. 7:23 Jn. 8:31 Lk 8:21, 6:47-48, 11:28 Mt. 7:24-25 Js 1:22 1Jn. 2:17, 3:18 12. Put faith Jn. 11:25-26 Heb 11:6 Jer 17:7, 5 Num 23:19 Ps 119:114, 66 13. Train self Heb. 5:13-14 Jn. 7:17 14. Wait Ps. 119:43, 49, 74, 81, 114, 147 15. Esteem right Ps. 119:128, 104 16. Not forget Ps. 119:16,83,93,61,109,141,153,176 17. Keep Ps. 25:10, 99:7, 119:5,8,44,57,167,168 111 Deut. 12:1 Jn. 8:3 Js. 1:22 1Jn. 3:18,22,24 18. Love Ps. 119:47,97,113,127,140,159,167,119 19. Cling Ps. 119:31 Deut. 11:20 20. Walk Ps. 119:1,3, 128:1 Ezek. 11:20, 18:17 Hos. 14:9 Mic. 4:2 21. Eat Jer. 15:16 Ezek. 3:1-4 22. Observe Ps. 119:2,22,33,56,69,115 Lk. 11:28 23. Not wander Ps. 119:10,21,118 24. Not turn aside Ps. 119:157,51, 44:18 Jb. 23:11 25. Not go astray Ps. 119:110 26. Choose Ps. 119:173 Josh 24:22 Lk. 10:42 27. Incline heart Ps. 119:112,36 1Kngs 8:58 28. Fear Ps. 119:120,161 Ex. 9:20 29. Long for Ps. 119:20,40,131, 42:1,2, 63:1, 84:2 1Pet. 2:2 30. Delight Ps. 119:16,24,35,47,77,92,143,174 31. Rejoice Ps. 119:162,14,111 32. Sing Ps. 119:172, 35:28, 51:14,71:15 Col. 3:16 33. Speak Ps. 119:46 Mt. 10:18 Jn. 3:34 Col. 3:16 34. Spread Act 6:7, 12:24, 19:20 1Thess. 1:8 2Thess. 3:1 35. Not forsake 2Chrn. 12:1,5 Jn. 14:21,23-24 36. Buy and work for it Rev. 3:18 Is. 55:1-3 Mt. 13:44 Jn 6:26-29 Prov. 23:23, 4:7, 18:15 37. Not to be sold Prov. 23:23 Mt. 10:7 38. No private interpretation 2Pet. 1:20, 3:16 1Tim. 1:3,7 2Tim. 2:7 1Cor 2:13 39. Not peddle 2Cor. 2:17 40. Not adulterate 2Cor 4:2-4 2Pet. 3:16 1Tim 1:3,7, 2:3-5 41. Accurately handle 2Tim. 2:15 1Cor. 4:6, 16 42. Not add or remove Deut. 4:2, 12:32 Prov. 30:5-6 Is. 8:20 Rev.22:18-19 43. Preach the word, reprove, Prov. 1:23, 6:23 Jer 35:13 2Tim 3:16, Rebuke and exhort 4:2 1Tim. 4:13,16 Rom. 15:4-5 1Cor. 10:11-13 44. Defense and offense Eph. 6:17,10-11 Phil. 1:7,27 Mt. 4:1-11 1Jn. 2:14 Rev. 12:11,17, 1:2 45. One in doctrine 1Tim. 1:3, 4:16, 6:3-5 Jn. 17:14,17,21 1Cor.4:6,16, 1:10 Phil. 1:27, 2:2 2Jn.9-11 46. Teach with love Phil. 1:15-16 1Tim. 1:5
112 GOD
We have a great God. In this study we shall know that God truly reveals Himself. He is not an unmindful God but One who is there always for us. He shows us from the Scriptures His Godhead, His character, who He is to us, His nature and attributes.
I THE EVIDENCE OF GOD What is the evidence of God? Evidence by His creation Rom. 1:19-20 Evidence by His Spirit Jn.16:8-13 Evidence by His Word 1Sam 3:7, 21
A. Evidence by His Creation Rom. 1:19-20 The Testimony of Cause and Effect The Testimony of Design The Testimony of Order
1. The Testimony of Cause and Effect A man walking in a thick forest finds a watch on the ground. He may not believe that nature (the effect) was brought through by a Creator (the Cause). But he believes that the watch didnt come from nothing but someone made it and has dropped it on the ground. In the same way the earth, the sun the stars, the galaxies and man was brought through by a Creator-powerful than himself. He can make a watch but he cannot make a universe. The LORD is the cause of all these things. Is. 43:13 Jer. 1:12 Ezek. 12:28
He created by His word. Ps. 33:6,9, 148:5 Is. 14:24,27, 55:11 Through His Son Jesus Christ Jn. 1:3,10 Col 1:16 1Cor. 8:6 Prov. 30:4, 8:22-31 Rev. 3:14
2. The Testimony of Design A watch cannot work on its own. There was a mind - an agency behind its creation. Every part brilliantly put together, working as planned and to suit a purposegive us the time. God is the Genius, Brilliant Designer of the whole universe. We can see the glory and vastness of the universe together with its different heavenly bodies. We can discover the anatomy of man and how each member of his body functions perfectly. Man is a brilliant engineering. We can see the Designer from the universe to the tiny cells of the body of human beings. We can both be loss to its complexities and diverse functions. Only a God can design this awesome creation.
Consider the Facts: a) There are hundreds of billions of stars in about hundreds of billions of galaxies. Each is trillion light years away from each other. God stretched the heavens. Ps. 104:1-2 Jer. 10:12 b) The bio-chemical complexities and anatomy of man . We have about 55 trillion cells in our body if well have a trip in one tiny cell well get lost in the numerous chemical and energy reactions. 113 c) Our DNA alone speaks of a Great and Genius Designer. These are long molecules where proteins get information out from it. The physiological and biological characteristics of a person are brought by it. d) The brain is so powerful that is cant be match by all computers of the world combined. e) The heart is the only machine in the world that never stops. It pumps the blood and flows throughout the whole body. f) The nervous system is greatly design that makes the human body works harmoniously and with precise. g) Our kidney cleanses our body from all toxins.
David said for you formed my inward parts; you wove me in my mothers womb, I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth; Ps. 139:13-15
Indeed, from an Intelligent Designer, no sudden chance or accident can bring this design on its own, its far from possibility. Its impossible.
3. The Testimony of Order The watch again can be compared from its creation to its wonderful design and finally its order. Every part of the watch is functioning as it planned but if one part misses it will disrupt all the system within it. The evidence of order is evident in creation; we have natural laws that are placed in our world. Gravity makes the universe move in its place. The sun gives enough light to earth. The earth is in its exact pace in the solar system were life is possible and sustainable. Disruption of this order even an error of its movement will have a devastating effect on the whole system.
The biochemical and anatomy of man is so complex that a malfunction of one tiny cell can cause its death. The regulation of the blood and body fluids that flows through our veins if not maintained can cause complications and even death.
The balance of nature is so important that if a single atom moves out of its way, an organ of the body stops functioning as designed. A star moves out of its orbit there would be a great havoc to mankind if not destruction of the world. Order is therefore from God. An explosion is destruction, this dismisses the Big Bang Theorythis theory even defies science and its laws. But God is a God of order. He indeed has set the order. 1Cor. 14:33,40, 15:38-41,23
B. Evidence By His Spirit Jn 16.8-13 God is a living and life-giving Spirit. He moves over all His creation. He is the Most-high, the Sovereign, the Ruler, the King , and the Judge. His Spirit is not seen by the naked eye. Since man is also a spiritual being having a soul, body and spirit, God has been able to move on man in his spirit. The witness of the Spirit and power of God is the evidence of His existence whenever His word is spoken by Hs real servants. Convictions of 114 sins among sinners and peace and calm for the repentant worshipping believer. The Holy Spirit guides believers into all the truth and it is the same Spirit that confirms the word of God with signs, wonders, miracles, healings, and deliverances. The Spirit of God changes mans heart. Acts 10:38 Heb. 2:4
C. Evidence By His Word 1 Sam. 3:7,21 Human beings know each other through their words and actions and by these we often times base our actions and reactions. God in the same manner is known by His words- and these words fulfill the purpose for which it was sent. The scripture is the written word of God which delineates divine counsel and will. It shows us the true character and attributes of God His deeds with man and how He works with him. It depicts Gods way and makes known the truth and exposes error and fallacy. What are Gods thoughts and what are not, what is human and what is Divine. It is the only book that claims its the word of God more than 3,000 times. The word of God explicitly states that a prophecy (word) that is from God the speaker shall be able to declare whats in the past and tell what is to come. Not a word fail is the firm basis for it to be from God. For only God can absolutely declare whats has gone and what is coming.
The Bible is impeccable and unstained in declaring the past and the future. Hundreds of prophecies have been fulfilled and there is no book for thousands of years that has equaled Bible prophecies and has not failed. God cannot err so does His word. Is. 41:21-23 Jn. 14:29
II THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Where is the LORD from? From everlasting. Ps. 90:2, 93:2 Jn. 1:1 Mic. 5:2 1. Is in Throne Is. 66:1-2, 6:1 Mic 1:2-3 Ps 11:4, 33:13-14 Lam. 5:19 Rev 22:1,17, 19:5-6 2. The Creator Is. 40:28, 42:5, 43:1,15, 44:24, 45:12,18, 54:5, 66:2 Ps. 95:6, 8:1-3, 33:6-9, 115: 15 Neh 9:6 Rom. 4:17 1Tim. 6:13 3. Lord Deut. 10:17 Is. 6:1-5 Ps. 57:9-11, 90:1-2 4. The King Ps. 5:1-2, 10:16, 22:28, 24:8-10, 29:10, 47:2,7, 48:1,10, 98:6 Is 6:5, 33:22, 43:15 Jer 10:7 Zeph 3:15 Zech 14:9 Mal.1:14 Rev. 15:3 5. The Judge Judg. 11:27 Ps. 7:8,11, 9:7, 58:11, 50:61, 75:7-8, 94:1-2 Is. 33:22 6. The Savior Is. 43:3,11, 44:6, 45:5,22-23, 49:26 Ps. 106:21,25 Jer. 17:13-14 Hos. 13:14 Tit. 3:4-6 1Tim 4:10 7. Holy One Ps. 71:22 Is. 1:24, 6:3, 30:15, 43:1,15, 47:4, 54:5 8. Rock Is. 44:8, 26:4 2Sam 22:32 Deut. 32:3- 4,15
9. Above all Ps. 7:17, 47:2,8, 66:7, 83:18, 97:9, 115 Ps 103:19,22, 113:4 2Chron 2:5 Dan. 4:17,25 10. Does not change Mal. 3:6 Ps. 9:7, 22:27-28, 41:13, 72:17, 102:12,24-27 11. Fills all Is. 66:1 Jer. 23:23-24 Ps. 139:7-12 1Kngs 8:27 2Chrn 2:6 12. Knows all Ps. 139:1-4, 147:5 Is. 40:28, 41:21-23 1Pet. 1:1-2,20 2Tim. 2:19
III THE REVELATION OF GOD A. What is the Name of God? 1. The LORD (YHWH/YAHWEH) Ex. 3:13-15, 6:2-3 Lev. 22:31-33 Is. 42:8, 43:1 Jer. 10:6,10, 16:21 Ps. 83:18, 102:12 Is His Name Zech. 14:9 Mt. 28:19 Rev. 14:1 Zech. 10:12 Ezek. 36:23, 38:23, 39:7 Neh. 9:5-7 He has made known Ex. 3:15 Ps. 9:16, 44:20-21, 45:17, 102:12, 135:13 Hos. 12:5 Joel 2:30-32 Zech. 14:9 Mal.1:5,11,14 Rom. 10:13 Not let His name profaned Ezek. 20:9,14,19, 36:21-23 Is 48:11 Mal. 1:11 No other name of gods, Ex. 23:13,17,19,24-25,32 2. Compound Names From the name YHWH (Yahweh) other titles form from it to show His nature and character: a. YahwehJireh (The LORD will provide) Gen. 22:15 b. YahwehNissi (The LORD our banner) Ex. 17:15 c. YahwehShalom (The LORD our peace) Judg. 6:24 d. YahwehRapha (The LORD our Healer) Ex. 15:26 e. YahwehTsidkenu (The LORD our Righteousness) Jer. 23:6 f. El Shaddai (God Almighty) Gen 17:1 Ex. 6:3 g. El Olam (Everlasting God) Gen. 21:33 h. Holy Is. 57:15 Ps 111:9 i. Jealous Ex. 34:14 j. Redeemer Is. 63:16
B. Who is God? The LORD (YHWH/YAHWEH) 1. The LORD, He is God Ps. 18:31, 31:14, 33:12, 41:13, 48:14, 81:10,95:3,7, 100:3 Is. 25:1, 42:8, 43:3,45:5-6,21-22 Jer. 10:10 Deut. 4:39,35, 6:4,10:17 2 Sam 22:32 Ezek. 20:19 Zeph. 3:17 Zech. 14:9 2Chrn 13:10 1Kngs 8:23, 18:39 Mk. 12:29 2. One God, the LORD a. The Only God Deut 4:35,39 Ps. 86:10,1 2Sam. 7:22 Is. 43:10, 44:6,8, 45:5,14,21, 46:9 b. The Only LORD Is. 45:6,18 Ps. 33:12 Neh. 9:6 c. No Other Savior Is. 43:3,11, 45:21, 49:26 116
d. No Other Rock Is. 44:8, 26:4 Ps. 18:2,31,46 Deut. 32:3-4,31 3. One God, the LORD and Lord a. One God, one Lord (Adonai, Master) The Lord is GOD Ps. 40:17, 57:9-11, 68:19,32, 90:1-2, 140:6-7 Deut. 10:17 Is. 6:1 Lk. 1:46-47 Jn. 20:28 The LORD (YHWH) is Lord Ps. 8:1,9, 16:2, 35:22-24, 38:15, 86:1- 10, 109:21 The Lord is: The Father Act. 4:24, 17:24 Mt. 11:25 1Tim. 6:14-15 Rev. 4:11 The Son Act 10:36 Rom. 10:12, 14:6-9 Mt. 22:41- 45 1Cor. 12:3 Phil. 2:10-11 Rev.17:14, 19:16 The Holy Spirit 2Cor. 3:16-18 Act 5:9, 8:39 b. One LORD, God and Lord Ps. 16:1-2, 35:22-23, 38:15, 40:16-17, 140:6-7, 147:1-6 c. The LORD, God of gods Deut. 10:17 Ps. 136:2 Dan. 2: 47 and Lord of lords 1Tim 6:15 Rev. 19:16
C. Who is the LORD (YHWH)? 1. One God, One Lord a. One God Is. 45:21 1Cor. 8:6 Jn. 17:3 Eph. 4:6 b. One Lord 1Cor. 8:6 Eph. 4:5 Act. 10:36 Rom. 10:12 Phil. 2:11 c. One Spirit Eph. 4:4 2Cor.3:17 1Cor.12:4-6 Rom. 8:9-11 2. The Godhead, YAHWEH a. The Father Is. 63:16, 64:8 Deut. 32:6 Ps. 89:26,18 1Chrn 29:10 Mal. 2:10 b. The Son Rom. 10:9,11-14 Is. 40:1-5, 66:15-16 Zech.12:1,9-10 w/ Jn. 19:37 Rev. 1:7 Zech. 14:3-4,5 c. The Holy Spirit Heb. 3:7-11, 10:15-17 Act 28:25-27 Is. 63:10-14 D. What is the nature of God? 1. Divine nature Deut. 4:15-16 Act 17:29 Rom. 1:20 Jn. 4:24 Eph. 4:4-6 1Cor. 8:6 2Cor. 3:17- 18 Mt. 28:19 Phil. 2:5-6 Heb. 1:3 Mt. 17:1-5 2. One God, One nature a. The LORD is one Deut. 6:4 Zech. 14:9 Is. 45:18 Hebrew for one is echad Mt. 28:19 (compound unity) not yacheed (solitary unity) b. I and the Father are one Jn. 10:30 Heb. 1:2-3 Col. 2:9 Phil 2:6 Greek word for one is hen (one in essence, nature) not heis (numerical one) c. God (Elohim) created the Gen. 1:1-2,24,26 Prov. 30:4 heavens and the earth. 117 Elohim is in plural form. God here is Yahweh. 3. One God, One work a. in creation Is. 40:28 Ps. 104:30 Eph. 3:9 Act 17:24 Jn. 1:10,3 Col. 1:13-16 b. in words Mt. 10:20 Lk.12:12, 21:15 Mt. 24:35, Jn. 6:68, 14:10,24-26, 7:16, 17:6,8,14,17 Heb 11:1, 3:7-11 1Pet 1:10-11 Rev 1:1-2, 2:7 c. in thought 1Cor. 2:10-14,16 Rom. 8:27 d. in work Jn. 5:17,19-23,36, 8:16, 10:37-38, 14:10-11, 16-17, 23,26, 15:26 2Cor 13:14 Eph. 2:18 e. in salvation Heb. 9:14, 10:5-18 Rom. 8:9-11 Tit. 3:4-6 2Cor. 5:18-19,21,5 f. in presence Jn. 1:1-3,18,8,19,29, 16:32, 14:7-11,16- 17, 23,26, 15:26 1Jn. 2:23 Rev. 21:2,9, 22:1,17 g. in power and authority Mt. 11:25, 28:18 1Cor. 8:6 2Cor 3:17 Zech. 4:6 h. in Titles Holy One Is. 40:25 Jn. 6:69 -Act 2:27 Jn 14:26 God Col. 1:3 2Thess. 1:2 Rom. 9:5 1Jn. 5:20 Act 5:3-4 Savior 1Tim. 1:1 Tit. 1:3, 2:13 2Pet. 1:1 Tit. 3:5 Rock Is. 44:8, 26:4 2Cor. 10:1-4 King 1Tim. 6:15-16 Mt. 25:31, 34 Rev. 19:16, 17:14 Lord Act 17:24 Mt.11:25, 28:18, 22:41-45 2Cor. 3:17
IV REACHING GOD A. Attributes of GOD 1. Holy Lev. 11:44-45 Is. 6:3 1Pet. 1:16 2. Hatred and judgment to sin Gen. 6:5-7 Ex. 34:6-7 Rom. 6:23 3. Love for and redemption of Lev. 16:2-3,11,16 Is. 1:18 sinners Jn. 3:16 4. Loving kind , just, righteous Jer 9:24 Ps 86:15, 111:7, 145:8- 9 and true Gen. 18:25 Ex. 34:6-7 Rev. 15:3
B. Appearances of God 1. The LORD appeared to man Gen 12:7, 17:1, 18:1-2, 35:1,9-15 Ex 3:1-6, 24:10-11,17, 33:18-23 Josh. 5:13-15 1Kngs 3:5, 9:2 Is. 6:1 Ezek. 1:1,2:1-2 Ams.7:7,9:1 Act 7:55-56, 9:3-7 2. But no man has seen and Jn. 1:1,18,2,15,30, 6:46, 3: 13,31-32, heard God as the Son does 12:44-50
C. Knowing God 1. Creation declares Him Rom. 1:20 Jb. 12:7-10 Ps. 8:1, 19:1-6 Jer. 5:21-24 2. Through His Word Ps. 43:3-4 1Sam. 3:7,21 2Chrn 15:1-3, 118
14:4,1 Jer 16:11 Jn 12:48 Rom 10:14-18 3. Faith, obedience, love Heb. 11:6 1Jn. 2:3-6, 4:7-8 2Pet 1:5-11 Jn. 14:6,7-11,21-23, 5:23 1Cor. 8:3 4. Humility, fear, whole heart Ps. 25:9,14 2Chrn 15:15, 16:9 Is. 57:15 Hos. 6:3,6 Lk 1:50 Mk 12:30 5. In Spirit and truth Jn. 4:23-24 Phil. 3:3 Jn. 17:17 Num 23:19 Prov. 1:23 Mk. 7:6-7
D. Revealing God 1. The Father reveals the Son through the Gospel Jn. 6:37, 39,44-45,65 Mt. 16:16-17 Eph. 1:13,17 Gal. 1:15-16 2Thess 2:13-14 Rom. 15:16-20 Col. 1:23 2. The Son reveals the Father Jn. 1:1,18,2,15,30, 6:46, 3:31-32, 7:28- 29, 12:44-45 Lk. 10:22,16 3. Made known to all nation Is 52:10 Ezek 38:23, 39:7,21
119 THE LORD (YHWH/YAHWEH)
Do you know the LORD? His majesty, attributes and acts tell us who He is. The devil has given the world a wrong concept of God. But His word and His acts declare He is loving, mindful, caring righteous, just and good. He is the Self-Existing One(YAHWEH), the I AM(HYH Ehyeh).
YAHWEH(LORD) is the Name of God(ELOHIM) He revealed to Moses, the Israelites and the prophets. That is His Name forever, a memorial- Name to all generations. Ex 3:15 Ps 102:12
Sing to God whose Name is YAH Ps 68:4 YAH may dwell there Ps 68:18 Praise YAH (HalleluYAH) Ps 104:35 The dead do not praise YAH, Ps 115:17 But as for us, we will bless YAH, Ps 115:18 From this time forth and forever. Praise Yah! Let everything that has breath praise YAH. Ps 150:6 YAH is my salvation Is 12:2 I said, I will not see YAH, Is 38:11 YAH in the land of the living; In that day, He shall be King over all the earth, Zech 14:9 the Only One, His Name the Only One The Name of both the Father and the Son, Prov 30:4 Rev 14:1 Make known to all nations Ezek 28:23, 39:7,21
I MAJESTY OF THE LORD 1. His Glorious Throne, Ps. 11:4, 18:6, 68:35, 93:1-2, 96:6, in His Holy Temple 99:3, 5, 9, 102:19, 103:19 Mic. 1:2-3 Is. 6:1-4 Ezek. 1:1,22-28 Rev. 4:2-11 2. Great God Deut. 10:17, 11:7 2Sam. 7:22 1Chrn 16:25 2Chrn. 2:5 Jer. 32:17,27 Ps.48:1, 145:3, 147:5 3. Glory and Power Is.33:3-11, 40:10 Jer. 16:21, 27:5, 32:17, Ps. 8:1, 62:11, 18:6-15, 21:13, 29:3-9, 59:16, 66:3, 68:9-10,33-34, 77:16-19, 97:1-6, 104:1-4, 106:8, 136:4 Ex 9:12- 17, 15:6 Deut. 4:37 Jb 12:13-25,38:1- 40:14 1Sam. 2:6-10 1Chrn. 29:11-12 Neh. 1:10 Hab. 3:3-6 Rev. 19:1 4. Reigns Ps. 47:8,2-3, 22:28, 66:7, 99:1, 103:19, 113:4, 145:13 1Chrn 16:31-33 Is.23:11, 40:10,12-17,23 5. Above all gods, no other gods Ps. 77:13, 81:9-10, 86:8, 95:3, 96:5, 97:7,9, 135:5 Deut. 6:14 Is 44:8, 45:5- 7,10,22-23 Jer. 10:10-11,16:20 1Chrn.29:11 1Cor. 8:4-6
120 6. Holds all life Act. 17:24-25 Rom. 4:17, 11:36 Col. 1:17 Gen.17:15-22 Deut. 32:39 Is. 38:1-5, 42:5 Jb.12:9-10, 14:1-2,5, 33:4 1Sam.2:6 Ps. 31:14-15, 36:6, 39:4-5, 104:29 Dan.5:23 7. Works on creation Ps. 8:3, 65:6-13, 68:9-10, 85:12, 104:10- 23,107:35-38, 135:7, 147:8-9,15-18
8. No comparison Is 40:18,22-23, 25:8, 46:5 Jer. 32:27 Ps 40:5 9. Creation declares His glory Ps. 8:1,19:1-6, 136:4-9, 146:6, 147:4 Jb. 12:7-10 Jer. 5:21-24 Rom. 1:20 10. The King Is. 6:1-5, 33:22, 43:15 Jer. 51:57 Ps.10:16, 29:10, 98:6 Mal. 1:14
II ATTRIBUTES OF THE LORD 1. Holy One Ps. 71:22 Is.1:24, 6:3, 30:15, 43:3,15, 47:4, 54:5 2. Savior Ps. 27:1, 106:21,25 Is 43:3,11, 44:6, 45:5,21-22, 49:26 3. Deliverer Ps. 18:48, 34:4,17, 35:1-8, 37:12-15,32- 34, 39-40, 40:17, 68:20, 70:5, 121, 144:2 Jer. 50:34 Zech. 9:14-16 4. Refuge Deut 33:27 Ps. 2:12, 11:1, 46:1,7,11, 57:1,59:16, 62:7,8, 71:7, 91:1-10, 118:8- 9 2Sam. 22:3 Is. 25:4, 33:6 Jer. 17:17 Joel. 3:16 5. Shield Gen. 15:1 Ps. 28:7-8, 3:3, 33:20, 47:9, 84:11, 115:9-11, 119:114 6. Helper Ps. 121:1-2, 27:9, 30:10,33:20, 40:17, 46;13, 54:4, 115:9-11, 124:8, 146:5 2Chrn 14:11 Is.41:10-14 Heb.13:20-21 1Pet. 5:10 7. Strength Ps. 18:1,32, 27:1, 28:7, 29:11, 37:39, 46:1, 71:16, 73:26, 81:1, 84:5-7, 118:14, 140:7 Ex. 15:2 2Sam. 22:33 1Chrn 16:11 Neh. 8:10 8. Protector Ps. 27:1-3,5-6, 41:2, 91:10-12, 121:7-8 Is. 4:5-6 2Thess. 3:3 1Pet. 1:5 9. Sustainer Ps. 3:5, 37:17,24, 54:4, 55:22, 119:16- 17, 145:14 10. Preserver Ps. 40:11, 31:23, 32:7, 37:28, 64:1, 97:10, 116:6, 141:3-4 1Thess. 5:23 2Tim. 4:18 11. Keeper Ps. 121:5,3-4, 91:4, 145:20 Is. 40:11, 51:16 Jde.1 12. Good Ps. 5:4, 25:8, 34:8,100:5,106:1,107:1, 117:1-2, 119:68, 145:9 Nah. 1:7 2Chrn 7:3 Mt 5:45 13. Lovingkindness Ps. 36:5, 57:10, 103:11,17, 108:4 14. Forgiving Ps. 86:5, 103:1,3,10-12, 130:3-4,8 Ezek. 16:59-63,60 Mt. 9:6 Lk. 5:24 Mk. 2:7 121 15. Faithful Ps. 36:5, 100:5 Deut. 7:9 Is. 49:7 1Cor. 1:9,8 1Thess. 5:24,23 2Thess. 3:3 16. Stronghold Ps. 9:9-10, 18:2, 32:7, 59:9,16,17, 62:2, 6 Joel 3:16 Nah. 1:7 1Cor. 10:13 2Cor. 1:18
17. Provider Ps.105:40-41 Ex.16:6-13 Num.20:6-11 Deut. 8:17-18 Jer. 5:24 Mal. 3:10-12 Mt. 15:32-39 18. Owner Ps. 24:1, 50:10-12, 74:16-17, 89:11-12, 95:4-6 Hag. 2:7-8 1Cor. 10:26 19. Life Ps. 36:9 Jer. 2:12-13, 17:13 Jb. 12:10, 14:5 Dan. 5:23 Act 4:24, 17:24 20. Impartial Deut. 10:17 Rom. 2:11 Act 10:34 Eph. 6:9 1Pet. 1:17 21. Can be provoked 2Kngs 23:19 Is. 3:8, 65:3 Jer. 8:19 Judg. 10:6-8 Ps. 78:17 22. Jealous God Deut. 4:23-24, 5:7-9, 6:14-15 Josh 24:19-20 Nah. 1:2 23. Warrior Ex.15:3, 14:14 Deut. 9:3 1Sam.17:45-47 Is.42:13 Joel 2:1-11 Zeph. 3:17 2Kngs 19:20-23,32-37 Rev. 19:11 24. Almighty Gen. 17:1, 28:3, 35:11 Is. 45:7 Jer. 16:21 Deut. 10:17, 4:34 Ps. 24:8, 96:7 1Pet. 5:6 Rev. 1:8, 4:8
III ACTS OF THE LORD He acts in loving kindness, justice, Jer 9:24 Gen. 18:25 Ex 34:6-7 righteousness and truth Deut 32:3-4 Is. 30:18 Ps. 7:8,11, 9:4,8, 33:5, 89:14-15, 111:7 Rev. 15:3 For His Names sake Ps. 23:3, 25:11, 31:3, 79:9, 106:8, 143:11 1. Calls Is. 55:1-7, 66:4 Jer. 7:13 Prov. 1:24-33 2Pet 3:9 Mt. 11:28 2. Sees All Prov. 5:21, 15:3,11, 16:2, 17:3 Ps. 7:9, 33:13-14 Is. 40:27-28 Jer.16:17, 20:12, 23:23-24 Heb. 4:13 3. Knows All Ps. 139:1-4, 147:5 Dan 2:23, 28-29, 45 Deut 30:1-3 1Kngs 17:7,6 2Chrn 6:30 Ezek 11:5 Is 29:15-16, 41:21-23, 45:21, 55:8-9 Jer 12:3, 17:10 Mt 10:29-30, 12:25 Jn 6:64 Rom 8:29-30, 11:2 Act 20:23 Eph 3:20 1Jn 3:20 4. Fills All Is. 66:1 Jer.23:23-24 Ps. 139:7-12 1Kngs 8:27 2Chrn. 2:6 Eph. 4:6 5. Hears Prov. 15:29 Ps. 6:9 Jer. 33:3 Jn. 9:31, 14:13-14 Js. 1:6-8 1Jn. 3:22, 5:14-15 6. Directs Prov. 16:1,4,33 Ps. 37:23-24 Eccl. 11:5 Is. 14:24, 26-27, 30:20-21, 48:17 Mt. 28:18 1Cor. 12:4-7 7. Teaches Ps. 16:7-8, 25:4-5,9, 32:8, 119:12,27, 122 33-40, 66, 102, 108,171, 124,125 Ex 4:12 Neh 9:20 Mt. 10:19-20 Mk. 13:11 Lk. 12:11-12,21:14-15 2Tim. 1:7 8. Not Abandon Ps. 37:25,28, 94:14 1Sam. 12:22 Lam. 3:31 Deut. 31:6,8 Josh. 1:5 Heb. 13:5-6 9. Works Deut. 32:39 1Chrn. 29:11-12 Is.14:24,27, 43:13, 44:24-28, 45:7 Jer. 18:7-10, 31:28 Hag. 2:21-22 Acts 17:24-28 Rom. 9:18-21 on people: Ps. 33:10, 46:8-9, 80:8 2Chrn 10:15, 11:4, 13:14-16, 20, 25:8, 20, 36:22-23 Ex. 31:1-11 Num 11:16-17 Is.13:3-5, 19:1-4,17 Jer 1:14-15, 5:15-17, 34:2, 17, 22 Ezek30:22-24 Ezr 1:1-4, 6:22, 7:27-28 Rev. 17:17 on nature: Ps 107:25-29,33-38 Gen 8:12 Ex 14:21-22 2Kngs 2:19-22, 8:1 Jon 1:4,17, 2:10, 4:6-8 Heb. 12:25-26 10. Accomplishes Ps. 57:2, 138:8 Phil. 1:6 11. Blesses Deut. 6:3,24-25, 7:11-15, 8:1, 11:27, 28:1-14, 30:11,14-20 1Sam. 2:7 Ps.84:11 Prov 10:22 Rom. 8:32 Heb. 6:10 Lk. 12:28-32 . 12. Heals Ex. 15:26 Deut.7:15 2Chrn.7:14, 16:12- 13 Ps 146:8 Is. 61:1 Jer. 3:22, 17:14 Hos. 14:4 Act 10:38 13. Strengthens 1Chrn 29:12 2Chrn 15:2, 15, 16:9, 26:5, 27:6 Is. 40:29-31 1Sam.30:6 Ezek. 30:20- 26 14. Helps Zech. 4:6 Hos.1:7 2Chrn. 32:7-8 1Sam.17:47 Is. 30:1-3, 31:1-3 15. Reaches the Afflicted Ps. 9:12,18, 12:5, 18:27, 10:17-18, 22:26, 25:16-18,34:6,18, 56:1-11, 59:1- 13, 102:17,20, 103:6, 113:7, 140:12, 147:6, 146:7 Is. 41:17 16. Hates Wickedness Prov. 6:16-19 Ps. 5:5, 11:5, 45:7 Is. 1:4,11-16 Hos. 4:1-3 Ams. 5:14, 21-24 17. Repays Prov. 20:22, 29:26 Ps 18:20-26,62:12, 89:30-32,99:8, 125:4,5 Is. 3:10-11, 40:10 Jer. 17:10, 32:19 Nah. 1:2-3 Mt. 16:27 Rom. 12:17-21 2Cor. 5:10 Col. 3:24-25 Heb. 6:10, 10:30 Rev. 2:23 18. Disciplines Prov 3:11,12 Ps. 39:11, 118:18 Is. 19:16- 22 2Chrn 33:1-13 Ams. 4:4-12, 6:11 1Cor. 11:32 Heb. 12:4-13 19. Judges Eccl. 11:9-10, 12:14 Ps. 7:11, 58:11 Is. 65:12, 66:4,24 Jer. 1:16 Ezek. 15:8,7 Mt 10:28 Act 10:42 Rom. 14:10 Heb 3:7-11 Js 4:12 1Pet 4:5 20. Battles 2Chrn. 20:15,17, 32:7-8 1Sam.17:47 123 Ex.14:13-14, 23-25 Deut. 1:29-30 21. Delivers Ex. 14:13-14, 23-25 Jer. 39:16-18 Hos. 1:7 1Chrn. 11:14, 14:10,5 Act 18:9- 10 2Cor. 1:10 2Tim. 3:11, 4:18 22. Gives Victory Prov 21:31 Ps. 50:23,121, 44:4-7, 47:3, 60:12 2Chrn. 25:8, 26:5 Hos. 1:7 Rom. 8:37 23. Tests Ex. 15:25-26, 20:20 Deut. 8:2, 13:3 Js. 1:2-4,12-13 24. Terror of God Gen. 35:5 Ex. 15:16, 23:27 Lev. 26:16 Deut. 2:25 Josh 2:9 Jb.18:11, 31:23 Ps.73:18-19,18-40 25. Causes Disaster (Judgment) Deut. 32:39 Judg. 2:14-15 Is 24:1,3,17, 31:2, 42:23-25, 45:7, 47:11 Ps. 46:8-9, 76:6,12,9, 78:44-53, 105:16,28-36, 106:13-15,135:10 Ezek. 21:4-5,31, 24:14 Jer.12:12,17, 18:7-10, 19:3, 31:28, 32:2,17,22, 47:6-7, 49:28, 51:1, 50:9 Obd 15 Mic. 5:15 Ams. 2:2-3, 3:6, 6:11 Mal. 2.2 Lam 2:8 2Chrn 12:1,5,7,8 26. Destroys the Wicked Deut. 9:4-5 Ps. 37:38, 34:21, 145:20 Is.65:12 Jer. 32:23,30 Jb. 24:18-24 2Kngs 17:7-23 Ezek.7:1-9, 33:11 Zech. 1:15 Mal. 4:1 - the world Ps. 9:5-6, 94:23 Dt 9:4 Lev.18:24-25 Is.24:5-6,19-20 Jer. 18:7-10, 25:15-33 Zeph. 1:3,6,17-18, 3:6-9 Mic. 5:15 - satan Mt. 4:10 1Jn. 3:5 Heb. 2:14 Rom. 16:20 Rev. 20:20 27. Rules Ps. 83:18, 22:28, 47:8 Is. 44:24 Jer. 27:5 Dan. 4:2,17,25 28. Saves Is 43:3,11, 44:6, 45:5,21-22 Salvation in His Name Ex 15:2 Ps 118:14 Is 12:2 (YAHWEH) Alone Joel 2:32 Prov 18:10 Act 4:12 Rom 10:13 Lk 1:31-32, 77-79
124 THE FATHER
God, the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, from whom all things originated, from whom are all things and we exist for Him. He is over all and through all and in all. Creator of heaven and earth and the Lord of it. Fathership as the attribute of God, shows us His relationship to all creation, His care and unconditional love for man.
I THE LORD (YAHWEH) 1. LORD/YAHWEH Is. 63:16, 64:8 Deut 32:6 Ps. 89:26,18 1Chrn. 29:10 Mal 2:10 2. I AM (He) Ex. 3:13-15, 6:3 Is. 41:4, 43:10-13, 46:4, 48:12 3. Creator Is. 40:28 Jer. 33:2 Ps. 95:6-7 4. Only True God 1Cor. 8:6 Eph. 4:6 Mt. 23:9 Jn. 17:3 5. God the Father of the Mt. 3:17 Jn. 1:1-2,14 Rom.15:6 1Pet. 1:3 Lord Jesus 6. Lord God Almighty 2Cor. 6:18 Rev. 21:22 7. Lord (of heaven and earth) Deut. 10:17 Is. 6:1 Act 4:24, 17:24 Ps. 57:9-11, 90:1-2 Mt. 11:25 8. King Ps. 5:2, 10:16, 44:4, 47:7 Is. 43:15 1Tim. 6:15-16, 1:17 9. Judge Judg. 11:27 Ps. 7:11, 50:6, 5 8:11, 75:7-8 Is. 33:22 10. Rock Is. 44:8, 26:4 2Sam.22:32 Deut 32:3-4,15 11. Holy One Ps. 71:22 Is 1:24, 6:3, 40:25, 41:4, 43:15, 47:4, 54:5 Hos 11:9 Ezek 39:7 12. Savior Is 43:3, 11, 45:5, 21-22, 49:26 Hos.13:4
II THE FATHERS ATTRIBUTES 1. Spirit Jn. 4:24 Mt. 10:20 2. Is perfect Mt. 5:48 3. Is Holy Jn. 17:11 1Pet.1:15-16 4. Above All Eph. 4:6 Jn 10:29 5. Knows All Mt. 6:8 Lk. 16:15 Act 15:8 Ps 139:1-4 6. Sees all Prov 5:21 Mt. 6:4 Heb. 4:13 7. In all Jer. 23:23-24 Eph. 4:6 8. All things are possible Mk. 14:36, 10:27 9. In heaven Mt. 6:9 Lk. 11:2, 14:2 10. Has a kingdom Mt. 7:21,26-29 Lk. 17:20-21 11. Father of all men Mal. 2:10 Eph. 4:6 12. Father to Israel Jer. 31:9 Deut. 32:6 13. Father to Believers Jn. 1:12-13 1Cor. 1:3 14. Father of spirits Heb. 12:9 15. Father of lights Jn. 1:17 16. God of hope Rom. 15:13 17. God of all grace 1Pet 5:10 18. God of love Lk. 6:35 2Cor. 13:11 1Jn. 4:7-8, 16 19. God of truth Ex 34:6 Deut 32:4 Ps 31:5 Is 65:16 Jn 8:45,47, 7:17-18,16 125 20. God of peace Rom. 15:33, 16:20 1Thess. 5:23 21 Lord of peace Heb. 13:20 2Thess. 3:16 22. Lord of heaven and earth Mt. 11:25 23. King Eternal 1Tim. 1:17 Rev. 15:3 24. Ancient of Days Dan. 7:9-10,13 25. Forgives Mt. 6:15 Mk.2:7, 11:27 Lk. 5:21 26. Faithful 1Cor. 1:9, 10:13 1Thess. 5:24 27. Rich in wisdom and knowledge Rom. 11:33 28. Source of all things Act 17:25 Rom. 11:36 1Cor. 8:6, 11:12 29. Gives life to all Rom. 4:17 1Tim. 6:13 Dan. 5:23 30. The only True God Jn. 17:3, 5:44 1Cor. 8:6 Eph. 4:4 1Thess. 1:9 31. Not the author of confusion 1Cor. 14:33 32. Without respecter of person Act 10:34 Rom. 2:11 Gal. 2:6 1Pet. 1:17 33. Impossible to lie Heb. 6:18 Tit. 1:2 1Jn. 5:9-13 34. Cannot and does not tempt Js. 1:13 Ps. 5:4 35. Consuming Fire Heb. 12:29 36. Repays Rom. 12:19 2Thess. 1:6, 8 37. Does not change Js. 1:17 Num. 23:19 38. Testifies Jn. 8:18 1Jn. 5:9-11 39. Alpha and Omega Rev. 1:4, 8 40. The First and the Last Is. 41:4, 44:6, 48:12
III THE FATHER AND THE SON The Relationship 1. God, the Father of the Lord Mt. 3:17 Jn. 1:1-2,14, 3:16 Jesus Christ Rom. 15:6 2Cor. 1:3, 11:31 Eph. 1:3 1Pet. 1:3 2. Jesus, the Only Begotten Son Jn. 1:14, 3:16 1Jn. 4:9 Unique, Only One of his Kind 3. The Father knows the Son Mt. 11:27 Lk 10:22 Jn 10:15 4. The Son has been with Jn. 1:1,18, 2, 15, 30, 3:13, 31-32, the Father 6:46, 7:28-29, 12:44-50 5. The Son proceeded forth from Jn. 8:42, 7:28-27, 13:3, 16:28-31 the Father 6. The Father sent the Son Is. 48:16, 61:1 Jn. 5:36, 6:57, 17:3, 8, 18, 21, 20:21 Heb 10:5-7 Gal. 4:4 1Jn. 4:9, 14 7. The Father gave the Son Jn. 3:16 8. The Father sent the Son for Rom. 8:3 an offering 9. The Father reveals the Son Jn. 6:37, 39, 44-45, 65 Mt 16:16-17 Gal. 1:15-16 Eph. 1:17 10. The Son reveals the Father Mt. 11:27 Lk. 10:22 Jn. 1:18, 14:6, 17:3-8 11. The Father loved the Son Jn. 3:35, 5:20 12. The Father is well-pleased Mt. 3:17, 2:18, 17:5 13. The Father gave Him all things Jn. 3:35 14. The Father shows Him all things Jn. 5:20 15. The Father anoints Jesus with Act 10:38 Lk 3:21-22, 4:1 the Holy Spirit
126 16. The Father is greater than Jn. 14:28 1Cor. 11:3 the Son 17. The Son and the Father are one Jn. 10:30 18. The Father and the Son raises the Jn. 5:21, 2:19-22 dead 19. The Father and Son have life in Jn. 5:26 Themselves 20. The Father has given all judgment Jn. 5:22 Act 10:42 ,17:31 to the Son Rom. 2:16 21. Times and epochs are under the Act 1:7 Mt.24:36 Mk 13:32 Fathers authority 22. The Father and the Son are together Jn. 5:30, 8:16, 12:49, 14:10, 16:32 2Cor. 5:19 23. The Father and the Son honors and Jn. 8:49-50, 17:1 Phil. 2:9-11 glorifies each other 24. All things the Father has is of the Son Jn. 16:15 25. Honor the Son as you honor the Jn. 5:23 Father 26. You see the Father in the Son Jn. 12:45, 14:9, 16:3 Col. 1:15 Heb. 1:3 27. The Father and the Son speak Jn. 12:49-50, 7:16, 8:26, 28,38, together 14:10, 24 28. Jesus the True Vine, the Father the Jn. 15:1 Husbandman 29. The Son seeks not own but the Jn. 5:30, 14:31 Fathers will 30. The Son was faithful to the Father Heb. 3:2, 6 31. The Son loved as the Father loved Jn. 3:16, 13:1 32. The Son kept the Fathers Jn. 15:10 commandments 33. The Son does the affairs of the Lk. 2:49 Jn. 9:4 Father 34. The Father and the Son works Jn. 5:17 35. The Son does all things what He sees Jn. 5:19, 30, 6:38, 8:28, 12:49, the Father is doing 14:10 36. The Father raised the Son from the Act 2:24, 32 Rom. 4:24 Gal. 1:1 dead 1Thess. 1:10
IV THE FATHER AND HOLY SPIRIT 1. Creator with the Father Gen. 1:1-2 Ps. 104:30 Jb. 33:4 2. Promise of the Father Lk. 24:49 Act 1:4, 2:33, 38, 10:43-44, 15:7-9 1Thess. 4:8 3. Helper Jn. 14:16, 26, 15:26, 16:7 4. Spirit of truth Jn. 14:17, 26, 15:26, 16:13-14 5. The Spirit speaks whatever he hears Jn. 16:13 1Cor. 2:10-12 6. Regenerates and gives life Rom. 8:9-11 Tit. 3:4-5 7. Seals the believer Eph. 1:13-14, 4:30 8. Heals and works signs and wonders Act 10:38 Rom. 15:19 9. Convicts the world Jn. 16:8-11 10. Sends and works Act 13:2-4, 11:12 Jn. 3:34 1Cor. 12:4-7
127 V THE FATHER AND CREATION 1. The Father created and from whom Mal. 2:10 Act 4:24, 17:24 are all things Rom. 11:36 1Cor. 8:6, 11:12 2. The heavens were works of His fingers Ps. 8:3 3. We are children of the Father by Act 17:26, 28-29 creation 4. In the Father we live, move and exist Act 17:28 1Tim. 6:13 Jb. 12:10 Dan. 5:23 5. The earth is the LORDs and all it Ps 24:1-2 1Cor. 10:26 contains 6. He preserves man and beasts Ps. 36:6, 136:25, 147:9 7. He sustains the earth Ps. 65:6-13, 68:9-10, 85:12, 104.:10-23, 107:35-38 8. The Father causes sun and rain to all Ps. 68:9, 147:8 Jer.5:24 Mt.5:45 man, good and evil 9. The Father feeds the birds in the air Mt. 6:26, 30 Lk.12:24 and clothes the grass of the field 10. He gave man the authority to Gen. 1:26, 28 Ps. 5:16, 8:5-8, 11 rule over His creation Heb. 2:5-8 11. The Father determines mans Act 1:7, 17:26 appointed times and boundaries 12. Man can receive nothing except it is Jn. 3:27 given from heaven 13. He executes justice to the poor, love Deut. 10:18 the alien by giving food and clothing 14. He knows our frame Ps.103:14, 139:15 15. Turns man back to dust Ps. 90:3, 104:29 16. One thousand years is one day with God 2Pet. 3:8 Ps 90:4
VI THE FATHER AND THE WORLD 1. The Father establish all authorities Rom. 13:1 2. No man has seen and heard the Father Jn. 1:18, 3:13, 31-32, 5:37, 7:16 1Jn. 4:12 3. The Father loved the world Jn. 3:16 Rom. 5:8 4. The world have not known the Father Jn. 16:3, 1:10 1Jn. 3:1 nor the Son 5. He who rejects and hates the Son Lk. 10:16 Jn 15:23 rejects and hates the Father also 6. He who is a friend of the world is an Js. 4:4 1Jn. 2:15-17 enemy of God. 7. God is not mocked whatever man Gal. 6:7 sows that he will reap. 8. Every tongue shall give praise and Rom. 14:11-12 account to the God the Father 9. Recompense and give to man as he Ps. 18:25-26, 62:12 1Kngs 8:32 deserves. Mt. 5:7 10. He is good and upright, instruct Ps. 25:8 sinners in the way. 11. Our times are in His Hands. Ps. 31:15 Jb. 14:5
128 VII THE FATHER AND THE BELIEVERS The Father: 1. The Father calls us into fellowship 1Cor. 1:9 2Thess. 2:14 with His With His Son. 1Jn. 1:1- 3 2. Draws believers to the Son. Jn. 6:37, 44, 65 Mt 13:11 3. Gives believers to the Son. Jn. 17:6 4. Gives eternal life and saves. Rom. 6:23 Eph. 2:8 1Jn. 5:11 5. Great is the love of the Father, 1Jn. 3:1 we are called the children of God. 6. Because you are sons, the Father sent Gal. 4:6 the Spirit of His Son to our hearts. 7. Our fellowship is with the Father and 1Jn. 1:3 His Son. 8. The Father appoints us not for wrath 1Thess 5:9 but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ 9. The Father forgives us. Rom. 4:7-8 Eph. 4:32 10. The Father sanctifies and 1Thess. 5:23-24 1Cor. 1:8-9 preserves us 11. The Father gives what is good to Mt. 7:11 Lk. 11:13 His children 12. The Father supplies all our needs. Mt. 6:30-33 Rom. 8:32 Phil. 4:19 1Tim. 6:17 13. The Father causes the growth of 1Cor. 3:6 believers. 14. The Father makes all grace abound. 2Cor. 9:8 15. The Father prepared us for good works Eph. 2:10 Col 1:10 16. The Father works in us both to will Phil. 2:13 and to work for His good pleasure. 17. The Father fills us with all joy and Rom. 15:13 peace in believing. 18. The Father gives perseverance, Rom. 15:5 encouragement and unity 19. The Father delights in His saints. Ps. 16:3 20. Not will of the Father, any of His Mt. 18:14 sheep will perish 21. The Father has qualified us to share Col.1:12 in the inheritance of the saints in light. 22. The Father rescued us from the domain Col. 1:13 of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son. 23. The Father delivers us from all evil. 2Thess. 3:3, 2 2Tim. 4:18 24. The Father and Jesus directs believers. 1Thess. 3:11 2Thess 3:5 25. The Father prepares a sit for believers. Mt. 20:23 26. The Father is not unjust to forget your Heb. 6:10 work. 27. Will be with us and dwell among us Rev. 21:1-3, 22-23, 22:3-4 in the New Heaven and Earth.
The Believers: 1. Show repentance toward God and faith Act 20:21 in Jesus Christ. 2. Our fellowship is with the Father and 1Jn. 1:3 129 with His Son. 3. Love Jesus, believe He came from the Jn. 16:27 Father, the Father loves. 4. Through Christ we have access in one Eph. 2:18 Spirit to the Father. 5. Do the will of the Father, not practice Mt. 7:21, 23 lawlessness. 6. Confess Jesus before man, him will Mt. 10:32 He confess before the Father. 7. Is in the Father and the Son Jn. 14:20-21 1Jn. 4:12, 16 8. Keep the word of the Son, loved by Jn. 14:33 the Father. 9. Honor the Son as they honor Jn. 5:23 the Father. 10. Serve and follow the Son, honored Jn. 12:26 by the Father. 11. Bear much fruit, the Father is Jn. 15:8 glorified. 12. Obey God the Father. Act 5:29 13. Pray to the Father. Mt. 6:6 Eph. 3:14 14. Come to the Father, believe that He Heb. 11:6 rewards diligent seeker. 15. Believe God the Father. Jn. 14:1 Rom.4:24 1Pet. 1:21 16. Draw near to God the Father and He Js. 4:8 draws near to you 17. Worship the Father in Spirit and truth. Jn. 4:23-24 Phil. 3:3 18. Fear God and give glory to Him. Rev. 14:7 19. Keep His commandments. Jn. 14:15, 15:10 1Jn 2:3, 3:18, 22 20. Know God the Father and known by Gal. 4:9 Him
130 JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God the Father, by whom are all things, and we exists through Him. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities- all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is the Savior of all men. Came down from heaven, took the form of a man, suffered, died on the cross and resurrected. Paid the penalty of our sins once and for all. Commanded and empowered the church to preach the gospel, make disciples of all nations and teaching them to observe all that He has commanded.
I. THE LORD (YAHWEH) Hebrew name for Jesus is YESHUA/YAHWEH Saves. He shall be called the LORD. Jer 33:15-16 Mt. 1:21 Is 45:23-25 Joel 2:32 Rev. 14:1 (Is. 63:16 w/ Jer. 33:15-16) w/ Zech. 14:9 A. He is LORD 10 Proofs that Jesus is the LORD: 1. The I AM The LORD is the I AM Ex. 3:13-15, 6:3 Is 41:4, 43:10-13, 48:12 Jesus is the I AM Jn. 8:24, 28, 58, Heb. 13:8 2. The Creator The LORD is the Creator Is. 40:28 Jer 33:2 Ps 95:6-7 1Cor. 8:6 God the Father (From whom are all thing) 1Cor. 8:6, 11:12 Act 14:15, 17:24 The Son of God (By whom are all things ) Jn. 1:3,10 Col 1:16 Heb. 1:2,10 1Cor. 8:6 Prov. 30:4, 8:22-31 Rev. 3:14 3. The Savior The LORD is the Only Savior Is. 43:3,11, 45:5,21-22, 49:26 Hos. 13:4 Jesus is the Savior Mt. 1:21 Lk. 1:77, 2:10, 19:10 Jn. 1:29, 14:6 Act 4:12 Tit. 2:13, 3:6 2Pet. 1:1 Phil. 3:20 Heb. 5:9, 7:25 1Jn. 2:2, 3:5, 4:14 4. The Holy One The LORD is the Holy One Ps. 7:22 Is. 40:28, 25, 43:15, 47:4, 54:5 Hos. 11:9 Ezek. 39:7, 2:27 Jesus is the Holy One of God Mk. 1:24 Lk 4:34 Jn 6:69 Ps 16:10 Act. 2:27, 3:14, 4:27, 22:14 5. The Rock The LORD is the Only Rock Is. 44:6-8, 26:4 2Sam 22:32 Deut 32:3-4, 15 Jesus is the Rock Is. 28:16 Ps.118:22 2Cor. 10:1-4 2Pet. 2:6 Mt. 16:18 6. The King The LORD is the King Ps. 52:2, 10:16, 44:4, 47:7 Is. 43:15 131 King of Kings 1Tim. 6:15-16 Jesus is King Ps. 2:2,6 Mt 25:31:34 Rev 1:5, 17:14, 19:16 7. The Judge The LORD is the Judge Judg. 11:27 Ps 7:8,11, 50:6, 58:11, 75:7-8 Is. 33:22 Jesus is Judge Mt. 25:31 Rom. 14:10 2Cor. 5:10 Jn. 5:22,30, (All Judgment given to Him) Jn 8:16 Act 10:42, 17:31 Rom. 2:16 2Tim. 4:1 a. Forgives Mt. 9:2,6 Mk. 2:5,9 Lk. 5:20,23, 7:47-48 Ps. 86:5, 103:1,3 Ezek 16:59-63 a. Repays Mt. 16:27 2Cor.5:10 Col.3:23-25 Rev. 2:23, 22:12, 16 Ps. 62:12, 99:8 Prov. 20:22, 29:26 8. The Lord (Master/Adonai) The LORD(Yahweh) is Lord Ps. 8:1,9, 16: 2, 35:22-24, 38:15, 86:1- 10, 109: 21 Mic 4:13 The Lord is God Deut. 10:17 Ps. 57:9-11, 90:1-2 Jesus is Lord Mt 12:8, 22:41-45 Lk 2:11 Jn 13:13 1Cor 8:6, 12:3 Rom 14:6-9 Eph. 4:5 Jesus Christ is Lord of all Act 10:36 Rom. 10:12 Eph 1:20-22 Col 1:16-17 Phil 2:9-11 All authority given to Him Mt. 11:25-27, 28:18 Jn. 3:35, 13:3 Equal Lordship with the Deut. 10:17 Acts. 17:24 1Tim 6:15-16 Father because He is the Mt. 26:64 Rev. 17:14, 19:16 Son of God Lord of heaven and earth Phil. 2:9-11 Mt. 22:41-45 Heb. 1:10-13, 8 Lord of Glory 1Cor 2:8 Mt 25:31 Lord of Lords Rev 17:14, 19:16 9. The Shepherd The LORD is the Shepherd Ps. 23, 78:52, 80:1-3 Ezek. 34:11-15 Jesus is the Shepherd Is. 40:3, 9-11 Mt. 3:3 Ezek. 34:23-24 Jn. 10:11,14 1Pet. 2:25 Rev. 7:17 10. The LORD/YAHWEH The LORD pierced Zech. 12:1,5-10 w/ Jn. 19:37 Rev. 1:7 The LORD saves Jer. 23:5-6 Is. 40:1-5 w/ Mal. 3:1 Rom. 10:9,11-14 The LORD coming Is. 66:15-16 w/ 2Thess 1:6-9 Zech 14:3-9 Jde 1:14-15 Rev 19:11-16 The LORD sent and rules Zech. 2:9-13, 14:3-9 w/ Rev. 21:22, 22:1-5
B. He is God 24 Proofs that Jesus is God: 1. He is Lord of All Mt.22:41-45 Act 10:36 Rom.10:12, 14:9 1Cor.8:6 Eph.4:5 Rev 17:14, 19:16 2. The Father called Him God Heb 1:5-13 Ps 2:7, 45:6-7, and Lord 102:25-27,24, 110:1 3. Jesus Christ confirmed it. Jn. 8:24, 56-59, 10:31-36, 20:28-29 Mt. 12:6, 8, 25:31, 26:62-66 Mk.14:60- 64 Lk 22:67-71 Ps 110:1 Rev. 1:1-2, 7-8
132 4. Worshiped with the Father Jn. 20:28-29, 9:35-38 Mt. 2:2,9-12, 14:33, 28:9 Heb 1:6 Rev. 5:13-14, 22:8-9 Phil. 2:10-11 w/ Is. 45:23-24 5. The apostles confirmed Mt. 14:33 Tit 2:13 Jn 1:1,10-18, 5:18 His Deity Rom 9:5, 10:9,11-14 Col. 1:15-16, 2:9,10 w/ Mt. 17:1-2, 2Pet 1:1 Jde 1:25 6. Spirits/dominions cant deny Mt. 8:29 Lk. 8:27-32, 4:41 Heb. 1:6 His Deity Phil. 2:9-11 Rev. 22:9 7. Head over all rule and authority Heb. 1:2-3,8,10 Col. 1:16-17, 2:9-10 All powerful Jn 1:1-3,10, 3:31-32,35, 5:18-23, 17:2 Mt. 23:8-10, 11:27, 28:18 Mk. 2:5-10 1Cor. 8:6 Rom. 9:5 Rev 1:7-8, 3:7 6:64, 70, 16:30, 21:17 Rev. 2:23 8. Knows all 2Chrn. 6:30 Ps 139:1-4 Jn. 2:24-25, (Times and epochs belong Act 1:7 Mt 24:36 Mk 13;32 to the Father) 9. Fills all Eph. 4:10, 1:23 Col. 1:17 Act 16:6-7 Mt. 18:20 Jn. 14:23 Gal. 4:6 Rom. 8:9 10. Holds life Ps. 31:14-15 Dan. 5:23 Lk. 7:14-15 Jn. 2:19, 5:21, 10:17-18, 11:25-27 Rom. 4:17 1Cor. 8:6, 15:45 Col. 1:17 1Tim. 6:13 11. Light and Life Jn. 1:6-9,4-5, 8:12, 12:35-36, 14:6 1Jn. 1:1-2,5, 5:20 12. Divine Nature Jn. 17:5, 3:13, 6:42,58-62. 8:23-24,42 Mt.17:1-2, 5, 9, 22, 42-45 Phil. 2:6-7 Col. 2:9 1Tim. 3:16 Heb 1:3 Rev 1:10-18 13. Equal with God the Father Jn. 5:18-23, 2:18-22, 16:15, 17:3-5,10,11 Phil. 2:5-6 Jde 1:25 14. God-man Hos. 11:9 Num. 23:19 Gen. 18:1-21,22,14 (Christ took the form of man) 1Tim. 3:16 Jn. 1:1,14,17-18 Rom. 8:3 Phil. 2:5-7 Heb. 2:9, 14, 17, 10:5 1Jn. 1:1-2 15. Son of God from Heaven Jn. 3:13,31-32, 6:38, 42, 58, 62, 8:23- 24, 13:3, 16:5 Rom. 10:6 1Cor. 15:47, 2:8 Eph. 4:10 Heb. 10:5 16. From God His Father Jn. 1:2, 18, 15, 30, 5:30, 6:46, 7:28, 29, 33-34, 8:29, 42, 12:49, 13:3, 16:5, 27-28, 30, 17:5 Mt 3:13-17 Rom. 8:3 Dan. 7:9,13-14 1Jn. 1:2, 4:2 Rev. 5:1-14 17. Only Begotten Son of God Is. 7:14, 9:6 Mic. 5:2 Rom 1:4 Mk. 1:1 Lk. 1:35 Jn. 11:27 Act 8:37 Heb. 1:1-6 18. Remains forever Jn. 12:34 Heb 1:8-12, 13:8 Dan. 7:13-14 19. Reigns forever Lk. 1:31,33 Is. 9:6-7 Ps. 9:7 Dan. 7:13-14 Jde 1:25 Rev. 3:21, 5:13, 20:4, 22:1, 3, 5 20. Everlasting Throne Mt. 25:31 Heb. 1:8 Rev. 3:21, 22:1, 3-5 21. Seated on the Throne Right Hand of the Throne Heb. 8:1, 1:8, 12:2 Right Hand of the Father Ps. 110:1, 5 Mt 22:41-45 Mk. 16:19 1Pet 3:22 Heb. 10:12 Eph. 1:20 133 Throne of God and Rev 5:11-14, 7:10, 15, 17, 22:1, 3 of the Lamb Mt. 25:31 Dan. 7:9-10,13-14 22. The Lord God Almighty Jb 19:23-29 Ps 96:11-13, 98:7-9 Coming to Reign Is 66:15-16, 26:21 1Chrn 16:31-36 Dan. 7:19-22,13-14 Hab. 3:2-6,12-13 Mic. 1:2-4 Mt. 24:29-31 Jde 14 Rev. 1:7-8,17:14, 19:11-16, 6, 22:6-7,16 23. God and Savior to appear Is. 43:3,11, 45:21 Tit. 2:13-14 1Pet. 5:4 1Tim. 6:13-16 1Jn. 3:2 24. The Alpha and Omega Is. 41:4 Rev 1:8,17-18, 21:6-8, 22:12-16 The First and the Last Is. 41:4, 44:6, 48:12 Rev 1:17-18, 2:8, 22:13 The Beginning and the End Rev. 21:6, 22:13,16 Jn. 1:2, 8:57-58 Col. 1:17 1Jn. 1:1-2, 2:13-14
II. THE CHRIST A. God Taking the Form of a Man
1. For by Him all things were created Col. 1:16 Jn. 1:3 By /through (dia) Greek word - the instrument or intermediate cause that which intervenes between the act of the will and the effect, and through which the effect proceeds, meaning through, by, by means of: dia refer to the author or first cause, when the author does anything through himself instead of another. a. Used of God Rom. 11:36 Heb. 2:10 1Cor. 1:9 b. Used of Christ Jn. 1:3 Col 1:16 2. Apart from Him (Christ) nothing came into being that has come into being Jn 1:3 Apart/ without(choris) means separately, by itself, apart(separately from, without) a. Used many times Mt. 13:34 Rom. 3:21, 28 Eph.2:12 Heb. 4:15 3. Existed in the form God Phil. 2:6 Col. 1:17 Existed (huparcho) means to begin, to be, live, exist a. To exist Act 19:40, 28:18 b. To be, the same as, to be Lk. 8:41, 9:48 c. Huparchei implies a being remaining, living in any state or place of condition. Phil. 2:6 Lk. 7:25, 16:23 Act. 5:4 4. Form of God Phil. 2:6 Form/shape (morphe) - morphe appears with schema/fashion, the whole outward appearance. Phil. 2:6-8
134 Christ existed (huparcho) in the form (morphe) of God a. He is God Mt. 14:33, 17:1-2,5 Jn. 5:18 Tit. 2:13 2Pet. 1:1 1Jn. 5:20 5. Form of a Servant(Man) a. He took upon Himself the Phil 2:7 form(morphe) of a servant by taking upon himself the shape (schema) of a man. b. The eternal infinite form of Jn. 1:1a, 14a Heb. 10:5, 1:5-6 God took upon Himself the form of man, the flesh. 6. Spiritual Body Christ is now in heaven with the Father. Col 3:1 Rev 5:11-14 After His death, He resurrected and now 1Cor 15:44-47 is a Spirit (in a spiritual, glorified body).
B. Divinity of Christ 1. Pre-Existence a. Christ the Lord The Creator Lk. 2:11 1Cor. 2:8, 8:6 Col 1:15-18 Jn. 1:3,10 Heb 1:10, 2 Prov. 30:4, 8:22-31 Rev. 3:14 b. The Beginning Prov. 8:22-23 Jn. 1:1, 8:58 w/ 1Jn. 1Jn. 1-2 Col. 1:13-18 Rev. 1:8, 3:14, 21:6, 22:13 c. Son of God with Ps. 2:2,7 Acts 13:33 Heb. 1:5-13, 5:5-8 Eternal Origin Mic. 5:2 Mt. 22:41-45, 3:17 Jde 1:25 Rev. 5:5, 22:16 d. Existed as the Son Prov 30:4 Rom. 8:3 Gal 4:4 Heb. 1:5, of God 10:5 Jn. 11:27, 8:57-58 e. Glory had with the Jn. 1:1,14-18, 17:5 1Cor 2:8 Act 7:2 Father Jde 25 f. Spirit before taking Phil. 2:5-10 Col. 1:17 1Pet. 1:10- 11 mans form with the forefathers and Jn. 3:13,31, 1:15, 8:23-24, 56-58, 12:41 prophets and beyond. Mt. 22:41-45 Act 7:30-38 1Cor 10:1-4, 15:45-49 Heb. 10:5-7 1Tim. 3:16 g. Kingdom with God Jn. 18:36 Col 1:13 Mt. 6:9-10 Rev. 11:15, 12:10 h. The LORD and Is. 48:12-16 Zech. 2:10-13, 12:10 the Lord sent Rev 1:7-8 2. The Anointed a. The Son of God Mt. 1:16, 16:16 Jn. 1:34, 11:27, 8:18-19,42 Lk. 4:41 Act 9:20-22 1Thess. 1:9-10 b. Anointed by God Ps. 2:2 Jn 1:41 Is. 61:1 w/ Heb. 1:8-9 Lk. 3:22, 4:1,17-21 c. The Savior Ps. 2:2,12 Prov. 8:35-36 Lk. 2:10-11 Jn. 4:25, 42, 11:25-27 Mt. 12:18-21 Heb. 5:9, 7:25 Is 53:1:12, 59:16-20 1Jn 2:2, 3:5, 4:14
135 d. He confirmed Mt. 16:13-17, 20:28, 26:28 Lk 24:44-46 Jn. 3:16-17,36, 6:40, 14:6 3. The Resurrected Christ a. Christ resurrected from Mt.28:1, 5-7 Mk16:1-2,6 Lk 24:1-8 the grave Jn. 20:1,13-18 Act 1:3,9-11 1Cor 15:21 b. In glorified body 1Cor 15:42-44 Lk 24:5-7, 15, 31, 36, 51 c. Spiritual body Act 16:7 Phil 1:19 Rom 8:9 Gal 4:6 Mt 18:20 Jn 14:23 4. The Kingly Christ a. Seated on the Throne Heb. 8:1, 1:8, 10:12 Mt. 22:41-45 Rev. 5:13, 22:1, 3, 5 5. No one has seen God at any time, Jn. 1:18 the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father Bosom (Kolpos) the front abode Jn. 12:23 Lk. 16:22 between the arms. a. eternal close fellowship Jn. 1: 18 of the Son with the Father b. Who is from God Jn. 6:46, 1:2 1Jn 1:2 c. Where He was before Jn. 6:62, 3:13 6. God has sent His Only Begotten 1Jn. 4:9 Jn 11:27 Son into the World Begotten (Monogenes)-Unique, one of a kind, one and only a. Begotten Son of God Jn. 1:14, 18, 3:16, 18 1Jn. 4:9 Ps. 2:7 Heb. 1:5 b. But also was calling God His Jn. 5:18 2Cor. 1:3,11:31 Own Father, making Himself equal with God c. Own (Idiom) God did: sending His own Son Rom. 8:3. in the likeness (shape) of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin Own/of himself (heautou) 7. And the Word became flesh, and Jn 1:14 dwelt among us Word (Logos)- gen logou, masculine noun from lego, to speak intelligently. Intelligence, word as the expression of that intelligence. a. The Word (logos) is the Jn. 1:1, 14 w/ 1Jn. 1:1-2 Preincarnate Christ Rev 19:13 8. And the Word became flesh Jn. 1:14 Became (Genomai) to begin with, that is to come into existence or into any state. a. As implying a change of state, Mt. 4:3, 5:45, 13:32 Mk 1:17 condition, or the passing from Heb 5:5-6 1Cor. 1:30 one state to another, to become, to enter upon, 136 any state, condition. b. Word (logos) became flesh - Jn. 1:1-4, 14 Heb. 10:5-7 the Eternal Word (Christ) passed from being the Creator and God to enter upon the flesh or take the form of man. c. Jesus Christ has come in the 1Jn. 4:2, 9, 12, 14, 5:20 flesh 9. It is the flesh/the body that died a. Destroy this temple Jn. 2:19, 12:33 b. He was given a body as a Heb 10:5-9,10 Jn. 6:51 sacrifice c. He cant die because He is life 1Cor. 15:45 Jn. 6:63 d. He raised His body Jn. 2:19, 5:21, 10:18 Rev 1:18 10. Christ is inherently in the form of God Phil. 2:6-8 Heb. 1:5-6 took the form of a man.
C. Humanity of Christ 1. Son of Man Dan 7:13 Mt 13:37, 16:27 Jn 3:13 Christ took the form of a man Jn. 1:1,14-18,10-12, 3:13 a. Born of a woman Is. 7:14 Mt 1:23-25 Lk 1:26-34 b. Conceived by the Holy Spirit Mt 1:20 Lk 1:35 c. Lived like a man Lk. 4:2, 24:42-43 Jn. 11:35 d. But without sin or blemish Lk. 4:1-13, 14 2Cor. 5:21 Heb. 4:15, 7:26 1Pet. 2:22 e. Has brothers and sisters Mt. 12:46, 13:55-56 Mk. 6:3 Jn 2:12, 7:3,10, 8:46 Act 1:14 1Cor 9:5 Gal 1:19 f. Betrayed and killed Mt 26:24 Mk 14:21 Jn 3:14, 8:28 g. The human body died Jn 12:33-34, 2:19 Heb 10:5-9,10 h. Resurrected Act 2:24, 13:30, 33, 34, 37 Jn 2:19,22, 5:21 2. Lord 1Cor 2:8 Mt 17:1-9 Rev 1:13-16 a. Power on earth to forgive sins Mt 9:6 Mk 2:10 Lk 5:24 b. Lord of the Sabbath Mt 12:6, 8 Mk 2:28 Lk 6:5 c. Throne of the Son of Man At the right hand of God Mt 26:64 Mk 14:62, 16:19 Act 2:33, 7:56Rom 8:34 Col 3:1 Heb 1:3 Sits on the glorious Throne Mt 19:28, 25:3 d. Coming of the Son of Man Comes in the glory of His Father Mt 16:27 Mk 8:38 Lk 9:26 Comes with power and Mt 24:30 Mk 13:26 great glory Lk 21:27, 17:24 Comes in His glory Mt 25:31 3. Son of God a. The Christ, The Son of the Mt 16:13-17 living God b. Even the Son of Man Jesus Lk 1:31-33 Jn 1:18, 3:16 Christ, His being God cannot be Mt 17:1-5 denied because He is the Son of Godthe Only Begotten One. 137 D. Claims of Christ The Words of Jesus: 1. About Himself a. His Origin From Heaven Jn 3:13, 6:38, 42, 58-61, 8:23 From God, His Father Jn 6:46, 8:42, 17:5 He comes into the world Jn 8:23 Heb 10:5 (Rom 8:3 1Jn 4:2) From His Kingdom Jn 18:36 His Pre-Existence Jn 8:42, 56-58 Mt 22:42-45 b. His Words Bear witness of the truth Jn 8:44-47, 18:37 Are from the Father Jn 8:29, 38, 14:10, 24 Gods words and teaching Jn 3:34, 7:16-18, 8:43, 47, 12:48-49 Spirit and life Jn 5:24, 6:63, 12:47-50 Will not pass away Mt 24:35 Not with Him is against Him Mt 12:30 Lk 11:23 Mk 9:39-40 c. His Witness The True Witness Rev 3:14, 1:5, 19:11 The Scriptures testify Jn 5:39, 46-47 Lk 24:44-45 The Father in Him Jn 5:37, 8:18, 6:44-45 Mt 3:17, 16:13-17 The works testify Jn 5:36 10:25-28 The Holy Spirit Lk 4:1, 18 Mt 12:28 Jn 14:16-17, 15:26 d. His Godhead The Son of God Jn 5:25, 9:35, 10:33, 36 Lk 22:67-70 Mt 16:13-17 Believe who He is Jn 8:23-25, 58, 13:9 Lord of the Sabbath Mt 12:8 Mk 2:28 Lk 6:5 The Lord Mt 22:41-45 Mk 12:35-37 The King Jn 18:36 Mt 25:31-34, 26:63-66 All authority given to Him Mt 11:27, 26:64, 28:18 Does as the Father Jn 5:19 Raises the dead Jn 2:19, 5:21, 25-26, 28-29, 6:44 Honor the Son like the Father Jn 5:23 Forgives sins Mt 9:2-6 Mk 2:8-11 Lk 5:20, 7:47 Knows all Jn 1:47-48, 2:25, 6:44 Judges Jn 5:22, 27, 30 Mt 16:27 Bright and Morning Star Rev 22:16 Lk 1:78 Eph 5:14 2Pet 1:19 Comes in glory and power Jn 1:47-51, 17:5 Mt 24:27, 29-31 Mk 13:25-27 The Way, the Truth and Jn 14:6 the Life e. His Purpose Father sent to save Jn 3:17, 36, 6:40, 12:50 Lk 9:56, 19:10 1Jn 4:14 Be the ransom Mt 20:28 Bring life eternal Jn 3:15, 6:47, 11:25-26, 4:10,14
138 f. His Death and Resurrection Jesus claimed that Hell be Mt 17:22-23 Mk 10:32-34 killed and raised up. Lk 9:22 Son of Man betrayed, killed Jn 2:19, 5:21, 26, 6:44 and raised. He raised Himself. It is His will to die. Jn 12:27 Mt 20:28 Heb 10:5-7 2. About His Gospel a. Gospel is about Himself that Lk 24:44-48 Jn 5:39, 46-47 Hell die and rise again for forgiveness. b. Gospel of the Kingdom of God. Mt 4:23, 24:14 c. Repent, believe the Gospel Mk 1:15 Lk 13:3 d. Gospel first preached to all Mk 13:10 nations. e. Testimony to all and the end Mt 24:14 will come. 3. About satans works against Christ Satan denies and deceives man regarding the true gospel. a. Not want Christ to be delivered, Mt 16:21-23 killed and raised up b. Hides the Gospel Mk 13:10 Mt 24:14 2Cor 4:3-5 c. Snatches the word Mt 13:19 d. Adulterates the word of God Jn 3:34 Mk 7:7-9,13 e. Disguises as an angel of light 1Jn 4:1 2Cor 11:14 f. Has false messengers Mt 24:24 2Cor 11:15 g. Brings another message Jn 8:44-47 1Tim 4:1 Gal 1:6-9 h. Brings another book Mal 3:16-18 Is 8:20 Jn 5:39, 46-47, 7:16 Rev 1:1-3, 22:9,18-19 i. Deceives the world. Mt 24:24 Rev 20:3,10 j. The whole world under his Jn 12:31, 17:15 1Jn 5:19 power and thru his Mt 12:26-27, 30-32 kingdom and religions 4. About the will of God a. Believe and hear the Son for Jn 3:16-17, 12:48-50 eternal life. b. Look unto the Son Jn 6:40 c. Worship the Son Jn 5:23 Ps 2:11-12 d. Receive and come to the Son Jn 12:48, 5:39-40 Mt 11:28 e. Confess and not deny Christ, Mt 10:32-33 Lk 12:8-9, 9:2 6 His words before men Mk 8:38 f. Keep His teachings Jn 14:23-24 Mt 17:5 5. About the Scripture a. Scripture is authorized Jn 5:39, 46-47 Mt 22:29 Lk 4:16-21, 6:45 b. Scripture shall be fulfilled Mt 5:17-18 c. His teachings are from God Jn 17:16-18, 8:43,47, 12:48-49 His Father d. His Words will not pass away Mt 24:35
139 6. About His Apostles a. Sent His Apostles Jn 17:14-20, 21
b. Receive His Apostles Lk 10:16 Mt 10:40, 28:18-20 Jn 13:20 c. God speaking through and in Mt 10:20 Lk 12:12 them d. Receive instructions from Jn 15:26-27, 16:13-14 the Holy Spirit Act 1:2, 8 e. They wrote the word of God Mt 1:1 Jn 20:31 1Cor 14:37 2Pet 3:1-2, 14-16 1Jn 1:1-4
III. THE PROPHECIES ON CHRIST Confirmed by the Father 2Pet 1:16-21 Mt 3:17, 17:5 Mk 9:7 Lk 9:35 Jesus attested to it. Lk 24:44-47 1Pet 1:10-11 Heb 10:5-7 A. The Prophecy of the Christ 1. Seed of the woman Gen 3:15, 22:18 Gal 3:16 Ps 22:30-31 2. Form Davids descendants Ps 89:3-4 Mic 5:2 Mt 1:1, 2.5-6 Jn 7:42 Lk 2:4-7 3. Child from everlasting Is 9:6, 7:14 Mic 5:2 4. God with us Is 8:10 Zech 2:9-10 Mt 1:23 5. The Prophet to speak Gods Words. Deut 18:18-19 Act 3:23, 20 Jn 8:29, 38, 14:10,24 6. Servant to bring light Is 42:1,6, 49:5-6 Lk 2:26-32 Jn 1:4-5,9 Act 26:23 7. His Suffering for sins forgiveness Ps 22, 40:6-8 Is 53 Jer 33:17-18 Zech 3:8-9, 10 8. Coming King Ps 2, 24 Zech 14:4-5 Dan 2:34-35 Mt 25:31,34 Rev 19:11-16
B. The Person of the Christ 1. His Character The Branch, the LORD our Is. 11:1-5 Jer 33:16 Righteousness 2. His Suffering Bore our sins in the cross Is. 53:2-12 Ps. 22 3. His Redemption Iniquity removed in one day Zech. 3:8-10 4. His Two-Offices Our Priest-King Zech. 6:12-13 Heb. 8:1 5. His Priesthood Intercedes continually Jer. 33:15, 18 6. His Kingdom Justice, righteousness and security Jer. 23:5 -6, 33:14-17 2Sam 7:14-16 7. His Godhead Master Workman Prov. 8:22-31, 30:4 Ps 102:25-27 Mighty God Is. 9:6 Heb. 1:8-13 8. His Being the LORD The LORD who was sent Is. 48:12-16 Zech. 2:9-11 140 The LORD coming to execute Is. 66.15-16 Zech. 14:3-5 judgment The LORD pierced Zech. 12:1,5,10 Rev. 1:7
C. The Birth, Death, and Resurrection of Christ Prophecies Fulfillment 1. Virgin Birth Is. 7:14, 9.:6 Mt. 1:18-23 2. Conceived of the Holy Spirit Jer. 31:22 Mt. 1:20 Lk 1:35 3. In Bethlehem of Judea Mic. 5:2 Mt. 2:4-6 Jn 7:42 4. Left Egypt Hos. 11:1 Mt. 2:13-15 5. Children slain Jer. 31:15 Mt. 2:16-18 6. Preaching of John the Baptist Is. 40:3 Mt. 3:1-3 Mal. 4:6 Mk 1:1-4 Lk. 3:1-6, 1:17, 76 Jn. 1:19-23 7. Ministry in Zebulun and Naphtali Is. 9:1, 61:1 Mt. 4:12-17 Mk 1:14 Lk. 3:20, 4:14-21 Jn 3:22 8. Not quarrel over oppressors Is. 42:1-2 Mt. 12:8-21 9. Spoke in parables Ps. 78:2 Mt. 13:10-15 Is. 6:9-10 Mk 4:12 Lk. 8:10 Jn 12:40 Act 28:26, 27 10. Hearts far from Him Is. 29:13 Mt. 15:1-10 Mk. 7:1-7 11. Triumphal entry to Jerusalem Ps. 118:26 Mt 21:1-11 Is 62:11 Mk 11:1-10 Zech. 9:9 Lk. 19:28-40 Jn. 12:12-15 12. Rejected by builders Ps 118:22-23 Mt. 21:33-46 Mk. 12:1-11 Lk. 20:9-18 13. Jews did not believe Him Is. 53:1, 6:1f Jn. 12:34-50 14. Hated without reason Ps. 35:19 Jn. 15:25 15. Betrayed by Judas Ps. 41:9 Mt. 26:20-25 Mk.14:17-21 Lk. 22:21-23 Jn 13:12-20 16. Disciples scattered Zech. 13:7 Mt. 26:31-35 Mk 14:37 17. Accused by false witnesses Ps. 27:12, 69:4 Mt.26:60-61 Mk. 14:57-58 18. Potters field bought by 30 pieces Zech. 11:12-13 Mt. 27:1-10 of silver Jer. 32:8,15 19. No sin found on Him Is 53:9 Mt 27:19 Lk 23:3-4 20. Divided and cast lots over His Ps. 22:18 Jn. 19:24 garments
141 21. Given vinegar and gall for food Ps. 69:21 Mt 27:34, 48 Mk 15:23,36 Lk. 23:36 Jn 19:28,29 22. Insulted at the cross Ps. 22:8 Mt.27:38-44 Lk 23: 39-43 23. Numbered with transgressors Is. 53:2 Lk. 22:37 Mt. 27:44 24. Not a bone is broken Ps. 34:20, 22:17 Jn. 19:36 25. Looked on Him whom they pierced Zech. 12:10 Jn. 19:37 26. Took our infirmities, carried our diseases Is. 53:4 Mt. 8:14-17 27. Called on God the Father Ps. 22:1 Mt. 27:46 Mk 15:34 28. Committed His Spirit to the Father Ps. 31:5 Lk. 23:46 29. With a rich man at His death Is 53:9 Mt 27:57-60 30. Resurrected Ps. 16:8-10, Jn 20:11-20 Jn. 2:19-22 Act 2:27, Ps 68:18a 13:35
D. The Evidence of Death and Resurrection of Christ Did Jesus Die? 1. It was prophesied in the OT Is 53:1, 4-10 Ps 22:14-15 Zech 13:7 and fulfilled in the NT - Mt 26:31-32 Mk 14:27-28 Dan 9:26 Is 53:8- Lk 23:46 Is 53:5 Ps 22:16 Zech 12:10 - Lk 23:33 2. Jesus foretold His death Jn 12:31-33 Mt 20:18 Mk 10:33 Lk 18:33 3. Events during His crucifixion Jewish leaders put Him to death Mt 26:59,66 Mk 14:1, 64 Lk 22:2, 24:20 Jesus pierced on His side Zech. 12:10 Is 53:5- Jn 19:30-34 Not a bone was broken Ps. 34:20, 22:17- Jn. 19:32-36 John the beloved a witness Jn 19:35 Pilate confirmed His death Mk 15:43-46, 39 Mary and many women witnessed Mt 27:55 Mk 15:40-41, 47 Joseph of Arimathea took His body Mt 27:57-60 Jn 19:38 Nicodemus brought a mixture of Jn 19:39 myrrh and aloes about 100 pounds Had Jewish burial Jn 19:40
4. Doubts on His death Reality 3 days and 3 nights Not 24 hours counting Esther 4:16, 5:1,5 (Mt 12:40 Jon 1:17) 1Sam 30:13,12 Act 10:3,9,23,24,30 At the heart of the earth (death) Act 2:27 Eph 4:9 1Pet 3:18-20 Col 2:15 Heb 2:14 God saved Him (Heb 5:7) In His prayers before Jn 11:22, 42, 5:18, 8:59, 10:39, 11;47-54 But not this time Jn 12:27, Heb 2:9, 10:5-7
142 God placed another God gave His Son Is 53:8, 10 Jn 3:16 Mt 26:28 Heb 10:5-7 Each will die for his sins God provides the sacrifice for forgiveness (Deut 24:16 Ezek 18:20 Jer 31:30) Ex 30:10 Lev 16:3-16, 21-22 Made the ultimate sacrifice for all Heb 10:1-12 Mt 26:28 Not just for Christ to die It was voluntary and obedience on Christ for others Is 53:10 Jn 10:11,15, 17-18
Did Jesus Resurrect? 1. It was written Num 21:8-9 Jn 3:13-14, 20:17 Act 2:34 Ps. 16:8-10, 68:18a Lk 24:44-46 2. Jesus foretold His resurrection Jn 2:19 Mt 16:21-23, 17:22-23, 20:17-19 Mk 8:31-33, 9:31, 10:32-34 Lk 9:22, 18:31-33
3. Many disciples and the Act 1:3, 22, 2;31, 4:2,33, 26:23 apostles witnessed His Rom 1:4, 6:5 1Cor 15:6,12 resurrection 1Pet 1:3, 3:21 4. Showed Himself in 40 days Prov 30:4 Mt. 28:16-17 Act 1:3 5. Doubts on His resurrection Reality His body was stolen Pilates guard and seal on the tomb Mt 27:62-66 Burial cloth folded Jn 20:6-8, 24-25 Soldiers were bribed for that story Mt 28:13
IV. THE WORK OF CHRIST A. Mission of Christ 1. Defeat the enemy a. Disarm and defeat the devil Eph. 2:2, 6:12 Jn. 12:3 Col 2:15 Heb. 2:14 1Jn. 3:8 b. Set free those under the devil Eph. 2:2-3 1Jn. 5:19 Gal. 1:4, 5:1 Lk. 8:27, 13:11, 16, 12 2. Bring Salvation a. Eternal life in His name Jn. 12:50, 11:25, 10:10 Lk.19:20 1Tim 1:15-16 2Tim 1:10 b. Salvation in His name Act 4:12, 10:43, 3:16, 2:21,38, 2 2:16 Jn 20:31 1Jn. 2:12, 5:13 c. Forgiveness by His blood Mt. 1:21 Lk.1:77 Rom. 3:25, 45:9 Eph. 1:7 Col. 1:20 Heb. 9:22 d. Only hope in Christ 1Cor. 15:16-20 Eph. 4:4, 1:12
B. Sacrifice, Death and Resurrection of Christ Now Fulfilled Lk. 24:44-47 Act 3:18, 10:43 Jn. 19:30 1. Triumphant Rom. 5:6, 8-11 Eph 2:14-16 Col. 2:13-15 2Tim 1:10 Heb 2:14 1Pet 3:18-22 1Jn. 3:8-9, 5,4:9-10 2. Revelatory 1Jn. 4:9-10, 1:1-4 1Pet. 1:10 3. Penal Gal. 3:13 2Cor. 5:21 4. Substitutional Lev. 1:4 Is. 53:3, 5 1Pet. 2:24 Mt. 20:28
143 5. Voluntary Gen. 22:9 Jn 10:18 Lk. 22:19-20 Heb. 10:5-7 6. Redemptory Gal. 3:13 Eph. 1:7 1Cor. 6:20 Heb. 9:22 7. Propitiatory Rom. 3:23-26 Heb 2:17 1Jn 2:2, 4:10 8. Reconciling 2Cor. 5:18-19 Col 1:21-22 Rom. 5:9-10 9. Justifying Rom. 3:28, 4:25 Is 53:11 1Cor. 1:30, 6:11 10. Purifying Tit. 2:14 Heb. 1:3, 9:14 1Jn. 1:7 11. Once and for all Heb. 9:11, 12, 26, 28, 14, 10:10-17 Eph. 2:13
C. Ministry of Christ 1. Savior Lk. 2:10-11 Jn 14:6, 1:29 Act 4:12 1Jn. 2:2, 4:14 2. Mediator 1Tim. 2:5 Heb. 8:1,6 Eph. 2:18 3. Intercessor Rom. 8:34 Jn 17:9 Heb 7:25, 9:24 4. Advocate 1Jn. 1:9, 2:1 5. Apostle and High Priest Heb. 2:17, 3;1, 4:15-16, 5:10 Jn. 17:3 6. Lord 1Cor. 8:6 Eph. 4:5 Col. 2:6 7. Shepherd and Guardian Ps. 28:9 Jn.10:14 Heb 13:20 1Pet.2:25, 5:4 8. Author and Perfecter of Heb 12:2, 2:9-10 Act 3:15, 5:31 our faith 1Pet. 1:21 9. Leader Mt. 23:10 10. Teacher Mt. 4:23-25, 9:35-38, 23:8 Lk. 4:14-15, 21:37-38 Jn 3:2, 11:28, 13:13 11. Healer Mt. 4:23-24, 8:14-17 Lk. 10:1-2, 9, 17 Act 3:16 1Pet. 2:24 12. Helper Heb. 2:14-18, 7:25 13. Overcomer Jn. 16:33 1Cor. 15:57 Rom 7:24-25 Phil. 4:13 1Jn. 4:4 14. Captain of the Host Josh 5:14-15 Dan. 8:11 15. Wonderful Counselor Is. 9:6 Jn 15:9-11, 14:1
144 THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, the Helper, who teaches us all the truth. He is Lord, regenerates, changes and empowers the believers in their service to God. Through Him signs, wonders and miracles and healings are done in Jesus Name. He is the believers comfort, strength, peace and guide. He reveals all things that God freely gives to us.
I. THE LORD (YAHWEH) A. LORD in the Old Testament 1. The LORD/YAHWEH Ezek. 11:1-2, 5, 7, 10-12 2. Speaks Heb. 3:7-11 w/ Ps 95:6-11, 78:56-59 3. Makes the covenant Heb. 10:15-17 w/ Jer 31:33-34 4. Heals Act 28:25-27 Is. 6:8-10 5. Leads Is. 63:10-14 Num 14:11 Deut. 32:16
B. God Nature of the Holy Spirit 1. He is God Is 63:10-11,14 Act 5:3-4 1Cor. 2:11 2Cor.3:17-18 Jer. 23:23-24 2Sam. 23:2- 3 Ezek 11:5, 19-20 Ps 139:7-9 Mt. 12:31-32 Heb. 3:7-11, 4:3-5 a. Spirit of God Gen. 1:2 Ex. 31:1, 3 Jb 33:4 1Sam.10:10 Mt. 12:28 1Cor. 2:11, 3:16, 3 Rom. 15:19 b. His Spirit Gen 6:3 Neh 9:20 Ps 139.7 Is. 42:1 Ezek 36:27 Joel 2:28 Rom. 8:11 1Cor. 2:10 Eph. 3:16 2. He is Lord Deut. 10:17 Ps. 40:17, 59:7-11, 90:1-2 2Cor. 3:17-18 Act 5:9, 8:39 a. Spirit of the Lord Is 61:1 Act 5:9, 8:39 2Cor. 3:17-18 b. Spirit of the LORD/YHWH 1Sam. 10:6, 16:13 Judg 3:10, 14:6 Is. 40:13 Ezek.11:5,14 C. Attributes and Works 1. Creator Gen. 1:2 Jb 33:4 Ps 104:30 2. All powerful Zech. 4:6 Joel 2:28 Mic 3:8 Judg. 3:10 1 Sam. 10:10, 16:13 Is 11:2, 30:1, 31:1, 3 Act 1:8, 10:38 Rom 15:19 3. Knows all Ezek 11:5 1Cor. 2:11 Act. 20:23 4. Fills all Ps. 139:7-8 Act 16:6 5. Holy Ps. 51:11, 143:10 6. Wisdom Is 11:2 Judg. 3:10, 6:34 Num 11:17 7. Give skills Ex 31:1-3 1Cor. 12:4-5 8. Good Ps 143:10 Neh 9:20 9. Eternal Heb. 9:14 10. Spirit of life Rom 8:2 2Cor 3:6 Gal 6:7-8 11. Empowers 1 Saml 10;6,9, 16:13 Zech 4:6 12. New Testament ministry 2Cor. 3:2-6, 8, 16-18 Phil 3:3
145 II. THE HOLY SPIRIT Lord in the New Testament A. Relation to Christ 1. Conception Mt 1:18-20 Lk 1:35 2. Baptism Mt 3:16 Mk 1:10 Lk 3:22 Jn.1:32-33 3. Works and service Lk 4:1, 14 4. Resurrection Rom 8:11 5. Witness in this age Jn 15:26, 16. 8-14
B. Works in the Church 1. Regenerates Tit. 3:5 Jn 3:3, 6 Heb 9:14, 28 1Pet 2:9-10 2. Washes Act 15:7-9, 10:43-44 Tit 3:5 1Cor 6:11 Eph 5:26 Jn 7:38-39 3. Actuates sonship Rom. 8:14-16 1Cor 12:13 Jn. 1:12 4. Seal as a pledge Eph. 1:13, 4:30 2Cor 1:22, 5:5 5. Dwells 1Cor 3:16-17, 6:19 Jn 14:16 2Tim. 1:14 6. Sanctifies Ezek 36:27 1Cor. 6:11 2Cor 3:3-6, 16-18 2Thess 2:13 Rom 8:11, 15:16 1Pet 1:20 7. Baptized with Is. 32:15 Lk 24:49 Mt 3:11 Jn. 14:16-17 Act 1:5, 8, 11:15-17 8. Gives life Jn. 4:14, 7:38-39, 6:63 Rom. 8:6, 11, 2 2Cor. 3:6 Gal. 6:8 9. Exalts Jesus as Lord 1Cor 12:3 Mt. 22:43-44 10. Leads into worship Jn. 4:23-24 Phil. 3:3 11. Fills the believer Act 2:4, 4:31, 8, 9:17, 13:9,52 Eph 5:18 12. Lord Act 13:2 1Cor. 12:4-7 2Cor. 3:17-18 13. Teaches all truth Is. 30:20-21 Neh. 9:20 Ps 143:10 Jn. 14:16-17, 26, 16:13 1Cor. 2:7-15 2Tim 2:7 1Jn. 2:27 14. Helps in prayer Rom. 8:26-27 Eph. 6:18 15. Heals Act 10:38 Mt 12:22-28 1Cor. 12:4, 9 16. Operates gifts 1Cor. 12:4-11 17. Sends into service Act 1:2, 11:12, 13:2, 4, 16:6 1Pet. 1:12 18. Comforts Act 9:31 Jn 14:16-17 19. Testifies Act 20:23 20. Strengthens Mic 3:8 Eph 3:16 Rom. 8:2 Gal. 5:16-17 21. Fellowships 2Cor. 13:14 Phil.2:1 22. Fills us with righteousness, Rom. 14:17, 15:13 Gal. 5:22-23 peace, joy, hope 23. Convicts sins Jn. 16:9, 13:52 24. Lives in us Gal. 5:25 25. Walks with the believer Gal. 5:16,25 Rom. 8:4 26. Leads believer to Gal. 5:16-21 Rom. 8:4-14, 2 righteousness and Ezek 36:26-27 sanctification 27. Guards us 2Tim. 1:14, 9 Rom. 8:1-2 28. Bears fruit in us Gal 5:22-23 Eph. 5:9 Jn 7:38-39 29. Speaks to the churches Rev 2:7 , 11, 17, 3:6, 13, 22, 13:9 30. Leads us to eternal life Rom 8:1-2,5-6,11-13, 6:22 Gal 6:7-8 Eph 5:5-8, 18
146 C. The Holy Spirit Given Jn. 7:39 Rom 5:5 2Cor 1:22 1Thess 4:8
The Father through the Holy Spirit seals, gives new birth or regenerates the believer. He is baptized with the Spirit by the Lord Jesus. Eph. 1:13 Tit. 3:5 Jn 7:38-39 (14:17)
1. At New Birth , Spirits Regeneration Eph 1:13 Tit 3:5 2Thess 2:13-14 Dwells at conversation 2Cor. 1:21-22 1Jn. 3:23-24 2. Baptism of/with the Holy Spirit Mt. 3:11 Jn. 1:33 a. Promised gift of the Father Lk. 24:49 Jn 14:26, 16:7 Act 1:4-5, 2:38, 11:15-17, 15:8 b. Condition is a clean heart Act 11:15,17, 15:7-9 Gal. 3:1-2 through repentance and faith in Christ c. Given and received after Jn. 7:38-39 Act 10:43-46, 15:7-8, believing Jesus as Lord and 11:14-17, 19:1-6 Savior The Apostles were first regenerated and Jn. 14:16-17 Mt 3:11 Act 1:2-8 later after Christs resurrection they were baptized with the Spirit. The Gentiles converted, received Eph. 1:13 2Thess. 2:13 Act 2:38 regeneration and baptism of the Spirit. a. Before water baptism Act 10:43-46,47-48, 15:7-8, 11:14-17 b. After water baptism Act 2:38, 8:12-17 3. How received a. After the Gospel message is Eph. 1:13-14 Act 15:7-8, 11:14-17 preached b. By faith Act 10:44, 11:15-18, 15:7-8 Gal 3:1-2 c. By prayer Lk. 11:13 Jn. 20:22 d. By laying of hands Act 8:17, 9:17, 19:6 2Tim 1:6 It is God who gives the Spirit according to His will. 1Thess. 4:1, 8 Faith and receiving Christ result in receiving the Holy Spirit. Gal. 3:1-2,26, 4:6 Whoever does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to Him. Rom 8:9 4. Reasons for receiving During Regeneration a. For salvation 2Thess. 2:13 Eph. 1:13-14 Tit. 3:5 Rom 8:2, 10-14 Gal 6:7-8 b. For sanctification Rom. 15:16 2Cor 3:17-18 Eph 3:16 1Thess. 4:7-8 2Tim. 1:14 c. To bring fruits for eternal life Ezek 36:26-27 Jn 7:38 Rom. 8:1-2,10-13, 6:22 Gal. 5:16-18, 22-23, 6:7-8 Eph 5:5-6,18 During Holy Spirit baptism c. For power Jn. 14:16 Lk 11:13, 24:49 Mt. 3:11 Act 1:5,8 1Cor. 2:4-5 147 d. For gifts Act 2:38 1Cor 12:4, 8-11, 28 Eph. 4:11 e. For a witness Act 1:8, 4:33, 10:38 f. For living water Is.32:15-20 Jer.2:13 Ezek.47:1,9,12 Jn. 4:10, 14, 7:37- 38 Eph.5:22-25, 6:8 Rom. 8:11 g. For teaching us Jn. 14:26, 16:13 Act 11:12, 28 1Cor. 2:9-13 1Jn. 2:20,27 5. Filling of the Holy Spirit Believers after baptism of the Holy Act 2:4, 4:31,8, 9:17, 13:9 Spirit can be filled again and many Eph. 5:18 times.
III. THE SPIRIT A. One Spirit 1. Called the Holy Spirit of God, Spirit, Is. 63:10-11, 14 Jn. 14:16-17,26 Spirit of the Truth, Spirit of the Lord Act 19:2, 8:17-19,39 Rom. 8:16, 14, 9 2Cor. 3:17-18 2. Holy Spirit in the Old and Ps. 51:11 Is 63:10 Lk 11:13 New Testament Eph. 1:13, 4:30 1Thess. 4:8 3. Only One Spirit Eph. 4:4 Mt 10:19-20 Lk. 12:11-12, 21:12-15 The seven Spirits of God Rev. 1:4 These are: a. The seven lamps of fire Rev. 4:5 Zech. 4:2 burning before the Throne b. The seven horns and seven Rev 5:6 Zech 3:8-9, 4:10 eyes which the Lamb has c. The Spirit of the Lord Zech. 4:4-6
B. Sins against the Holy Spirit 1. Believers a. Tempt Act 5:9 b. Lie Act 5:3-4 c. Quench Ps. 78:10 1Thess. 5:19 d. Rebel Ps 106:33, 107:11 Is. 63:10 e. Grieve Ps 78:40 Eph. 4:30 f. Insult Heb. 10:29 2. Unbelievers a. Resist Act 7:51 b. Blaspheme Mt. 12:24-32
148 CREATION
Creation declares the glory of God. It is the showcase of Gods wisdom and great power. It shows who God is. As one goes deeper into the study of creation he shall experience the wonder and how awesome God is.
I PRECREATION A. Existence of God 1. He is God from everlasting Ps. 90:2 2. He is from everlasting Ps. 93:2 3. He is the same from everlasting to everlasting Ps. 102:24, 27 4. He is clothed with majesty and splendor Ps. 104:1-2
B. Dwelling of God 1. He dwells in an unapproachable light 1Tim. 6:16 Mt. 6:6 2. He has a house Jb. 38:19-21 Jn. 14:2 Ps. 93:5 3. He has a throne Ps. 93:2 4. With God in the beginning Prov. 8:22-26 Jn.1:2 Rev. 3:14
II CREATION OF THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH A. The Creator The LORD (Yahweh) is the Creator Is. 40:28, 43:1 Ps. 95:6, 8:1-3 He is the God who created in the Gen. 1:1 beginning By His word Ps. 33:6,9, 148:5 Heb. 11:3 2Pet. 3:5 1. The Father Act 4:24, 17:24 1Cor. 8:6 Mal. 2:10 2. The Son Jn. 1:1-3,10 Col. 1:15-18 Heb 1:8-10,2 Prov. 30:4, 8:22-23 Rev. 3:14 3. The Holy Spirit Gen. 1:2 Jb. 33:4 Ps. 104:30 The LORD is the Father, the Son Gen. 1:1,26 Is. 42:8, 63:16 and the Holy Spirit Rom. 10:9,11-14 Heb. 10:15-17
B. The Creation of the Heavens and the Earth By His power and by His wisdom Jer. 10:12, 51:15 1. The heavens and earth first created In the beginning God made the Gen. 1:1-2 Ps. 104:1-3,5-6 heavens and the earth Prov. 8:22,23,27-31 a. There are three heavens Deut. 10:14 Eph. 4:10 Heb. 4:14 first heaven (Earth atmosphere) Ps. 8:8 1Cor 15:40 second heaven (Universe) Ps. 8:3, 19:1 1Cor 15:41 third heaven (Paradise) Ps. 33:13, 148:4 2Cor 12:2-4 Lk 16:23
149 2. Lucifer and all the angels created Ps. 104:4 Ezek. 28:12-15 Col. 1:16 a. have ranks 1Pet. 3:22 Jde. 8-9 Eph. 2:2, 6:12 Col. 1:16 Dan. 10:12-13,20-21 b. numerous Mt. 26:53 Ps. 68:17 c. called sons of God Jb. 1:6, 38:7 3. The fall of Lucifer and other angels Ezek. 28:14-15 2Pet. 2:4 The angels rule in the heavenlies a. They used to dwell on earth Ezek. 28:12-14 Col. 1:16 Is 45:18 and at the creation of man until Gen. 3:1 Jb. 1:6-7 today they are on earth b. Until Lucifer sinned and tried to Ezek. 28:14-17 Is 14:12-14 be like the Most High c. He was in the garden of Eden Ezek. 28:13-14 d. God consumed him with fire and Ezek. 28:16-18 have turned into ashes on the earth e. Withdrawn from the third heaven Ezek. 28:16-17 Is. 14:12-15 into the earth with the fallen Jde 6 2Pet. 2:4 angels f . Satan shook kingdoms, made Is. 14:16-17 the earth tremble and the world wilderness g. In Gods judgment and anger the Jer. 4:23-26 Jb. 9:5-8 heavens and the earth are affected Is. 13:9-11,13 h. Then the earth was formless and Gen. 1:2 void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep
III CREATION OF MAN A. Before the Creation of Man 1. The heavens and the earth already Gen. 1:1-2 existed 2. The heavens was in darkness Is. 13:10 Jer. 4:23-26 Jb. 9:5-8 3. The earth was covered with water Gen. 1:2 Ps 104:5-6
B. The Creation For Man 1. The following creation were all made Gen. 1:27-31 for man, for his needsthe light again for seasons, the land appears, the seas, the vegetation, the animals. He made the earth to be inhabited Is. 45:18 2. Before then angels and spirits rule Col. 1:16 Ezek. 28:11-13 until now Dan. 10:12-13,20-21 2Cor 4:4 3. The Completion First daylight commanded Gen. 1:2-5 Second dayseparation of waters Gen. 1:6-8 Ps. 148:4 below and above the heavens Third daydry land appear, Gen. 1:9-13 Ps. 104 7-9 vegetation to sprout Fourth daythe sun, and the moon Gen. 1:14-19 gives light Fifth daysea creatures, fowls of Gen 1:20-23 150 the air Sixth daybeasts on earth, creeping Gen. 1:24-25 Gen. 2:7-8,15-25 things and man, male and female. Job 40:15-24, 41:1-10 The creation of man, the earth and Gen. 1:31, 2:1-4 heavens finished.
C. The Fall of Man Since the fall of man 1. Sin and death entered the world Gen. 3:6-13 Rom. 5:12 2. The earth and the universe now age Rom. 8:20-21 Ps. 39:5 and living things die Hos. 4:1-3 Is. 24:4-6 3. The land and beasts was cursed Gen. 3:14-17 Deut. 28:15-20 4. The whole creation now waits for the Rom. 8:19-22 adoption of the sons of God 5. The future Now because of Satan and the wicked, the heavens and earth will pass away and be destroyed by fire for a New Heaven and New Earth where no evil can dwell. 2Pet. 3:10 Is. 65:17
IV. CREATION DECLARATION Creation declares the glory and power and existence of God. The grandeur and marvel of creation, its perfect unity, order, diversity, and glory speak of its Creator. Ps. 8:1,19:1-4 Jb 12:7-10 Jb 38 to 39 Jer. 5:21-24, 10:12, 31:35-36 Rom. 1:20
A. The Glory of Creation Scripture says that creation differs in its glory for they have different types of bodies. 1Cor. 15:39-40
1. The glory of heavenly bodies and earthly bodies. 2. The glory of the sun, the stars and the moon 3. Flesh of man , flesh of the beasts, the birds and the fish
Consider the Glory of Creation 1. The Glory of Heavenly Bodies and the Earthly Bodies a. Amazing sight in space. The nebular moves around the galaxy. Hydrogen gas and dust illuminates by starlight in great colors. b. Our earth belongs to a solar system with planets which revolved around the sun. c. The solar system belongs to a galaxy the Milky Way wherein it contains 200 hundred billions of stars orbiting on its center. d. And there are hundreds of billions of galaxies out there bigger and greater than ours. e. Just imagine the vastness of the universe. It takes the speed of light to reach these bodies - 1 light year-186,324 miles per second (300mln meters/second) - 1 light year- 5.8 trillion miles traveled If well travel to the space by light years it will take - 1.3 second to reach the moon - 8 minutes to reach sun (93,000,000 miles away) - 5 minutes to reach the Pluto 151 - were out of the Solar System at 3.5 Billion miles at one day - 4.5 light year were at the nearest star Alpha Centauri (26 trillion miles away) - there are 200 billions of stars in our galaxy - 100,000 light years, we can now see our own galaxy - 5 million light years, you can see cluster of galaxies, our local group. - 50 million light years, the Virgo cluster compose of 2,000 galaxies - I billion to 10 billion light years clusters upon cluster of galaxies - At 10 billion light years youll see a view of countless clusters of hundreds of billion of galaxies f. Take the orbit of the Sun on our Galaxy at 130 miles per second; it will take 200 million years for 1 orbit. It could orbit 20 times in 4 billion years. g. The earth is like a speck of dust in our galaxya tiny dot in the Milky Way. It is 25,000 light years from the center and our galaxy is 100 million light years across. h. Gas, dust and stars rotates like carousel at 9,000 miles per minute. Each stars distance at trillion of miles. The Scripture confirms the glory and vastness of the universe. The heavens are telling the glory of God, and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. Ps. 19:1
And our God is so great. O LORD my God, You are very great stretching out heaven like a tent curtain. Ps. 104:1-2 Is. 48:13 Jer. 10:12 Jb. 9:7-10
How man can be insignificant but not to God. As high is the heaven from the earth and as far as the east from the west He has removed our transgression from us and has been mindful of us. Ps. 103:11-14
2. Glory of the Sun, the Stars and the Moon and the Planets a. The Sun is 93,000,000 miles away from the earth, 865,400 miles in diameter and 1,300,000 times bigger than the earth, weighs 1.980 in quintillion tons. Temperature surface is 12,000 degrees F. Center is 40,000,000 degrees F. Flames shoots up from 25,000 to 500,000 miles. It is composed of hydrogen, calcium, sodium, magnesium and iron. Its force of gravity is 28 times that of earth. Its energy the flames that shoots up can last billion of years for power. b. The Stars Stars differ in each glory. These are giant stars such as Antares 390 million miles in diameter and Epsilon Aurigae 2.4 Billion miles in diameter. The heaviest star could weigh 6,000 million million million tons. This is 100 times heavier than our sun. There are different kinds of stars and all are astounding. We have the pulsars, quasars and the black hole. The pulsars beams ultra violet rays. The quasars are 1,000 times brighter than the sun. The suns light of 10 million years is emitted per second. 152 The black hole said of a dead star, running out of fuel bursts and because of a strong gravitational pull the star nearest is deformed even its light is trapped-in and nothing escapes.
c. The planets and the moon. The planets we have on our solar system revolve around the sun. The planets we have are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto. All these planets differ in glory from each other. With all the shining and vivid colors in space make a marvelous sight. The moon gives light to earth at night. There is darkness when eclipse occur. At full-moon its sight is amazing.
3. Flesh of man, flesh of beast, the birds and the fish. Each group of living things on earth including the plants has each own characteristics and diversities which adapts to their living condition in land, sea and air. a. Consider the anatomy of man How marvelous is its work, perfect engineering and beyond comparison. Ps. 139:13-16 The brain system we have is so powerful that no computer in the entire world combined can equal. b. Consider the animal kingdom The mere sight of them, the cycle of life, habitat, existence, balance of nature and its relations declare a Creator. They can be tamed and trained by man as God decreed. Gen 1:26 Jer. 8:7 Is. 1:3 Prov. 6:6-8 c. Consider the fowls There are hundreds of species of birds. They are different from each other in color, size, and the sounds they make. There is wonder in their flight and flocking together.
d. Consider the fish in the deep. Ps. 107:23-24 An adventure in the deep sea is overwhelming and marvelous. Fish of all kinds, colors, and shapes are really amazing. The plants and the corals below add to its glory. Watching them with the naked eyes, knowing their life and habitat and relation with each other speak of a Creator. With all of these truly God is declared.
For since the creation of the world His invisible, attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse. Rom. 1:20
153 ANGELS
Angels are God created spirit-beings and are His messengers. They also rule in the heavenlies and have dominions and powers. Mingle with humans and protect Gods people.
I. DESCRIPTION OF ANGELS Hebrew malak, messenger Greek appolos, bring tidings, messenger
A. Seraphim Is. 6:1-7 B. Cherubim Gen. 3:24 Ezek. 1:5-28, 8:1-4, 10:1-22 C. Common Angels 1. spirits that have abilities Gen. 19:1 Ex. 3:2 Num. 22:22-31 Jdg. 2:1 2. can resemble man Gen 19:1-3 Act 12:7-8 Heb. 13:2 3. exceedingly numerous Gen. 28:12 Jn. 1:51 Ps. 68:17 Mt. 26:53 Heb. 12:22 Rev 5:11 4. power inconceivable Ps. 103:20 2Kngs 19:35 2Thess. 1:7 5. intelligent Mk. 13:32 2Sam. 14:20 6. obedient Ps. 103:20-21 Mt. 6:10 7. worship and praise God in Ps. 148:2 Rev. 4:8-9, 5:11, 7:11 Lk. 2:13 His Throne 8. have emotions, desires, and Gen. 18:8, 19:3 Ps. 78:24-25 appetites Lk. 15:7,10 1Pet. 1:12
D. Arch-angels, Chief-angels Col. 1:15-18 1Pet. 3:22
1. to Israel and resurrections Dan. 10:13 ,21, 12:1-2 Rev. 12:7-9 Michael Jde.9 1Thess. 4:16 2. distinguish services Dan. 8:16, 9:21 Lk 1:19,26 Gabriel
II. WORKS OF ANGELS A. To the Believer 1. physical safety and well-being Gen. 19:15, 48:16 Ex. 23:20 Num. 20:16 1Kngs 19:5 Ps.34:7, 91:9-16 Act. 12:5-11 2. visit believers Heb.13:2 3. ministering to heirs of salvation Gen.24:7 Dan 6:22 Mt. 2:13,19 Act 5:19, 10:3 Heb. 1:14 4. direct/impart Gods will Gen. 21:17-21, 22:11-12 Act. 5:19-20, 10:1-6, 8:26, 27:23 Heb. 1:7 Zech.1:9, 4:5-6 Mt. 1:20 5. observe 1Cor. 4:9 Eph.3:10 Lk 15:10 Lk. 9:26 1Tim. 3:16, 5:20-21 1 Pet. 1:12 6. battle for us 2 Kng 19:35 Ps. 35:5-6 Is. 37:36, 63:9 Dan 10:20-21 7. receive departing spirits Lk. 16:22
154 B. Execute Judgment 1. destroy Gen. 19:1,11,12-15,24-25 Ex 12:23 Ps 78:56-58 Is 37:36 2Sam. 24:16 2Kngs 19:35 1Chrn. 21:15 2Chrn. 32:21 Act 12:23 1Cor 10:10
C. Relation to Christ 1. accompany Him in His Coming Mt. 16:27, 25:31 2Thess. 1:7-10 2. prepare the judgment of nations Mt. 13:30,39,41-42, 25:32 3. will seize and throw Satan Rev. 20:1-3, 7-10 into the abyss then Lake of Fire
III. FALLEN ANGELS A. Classes 1. angels which kept not their 2Pet. 2:4 Jde.6 first estate, chained 2. Lucifer Is. 14:12-14 Ezek. 28:11-17 Lk. 10:18 3. angels which have satan as Gen. 3:1 Mt. 7:22 Lk. 11:18 Rev. 20:10 their leader
B. Judgment 1. everlasting fire prepared Mt. 25:41 Rev. 9:1, 20:1-3,10
155 MAN
Man is made in the image and likeness of God. This image is found chiefly in mans moral nature and ability to rule (Gen. 1:26-27, 9:6 Eccl. 7:29 Ps. 8:3-8). He created male and female (Gen. 5:1-2, 9:6). Man was the first created and the woman taken from him (Gen. 2:21-23 1Cor. 11:8,11-12 1Tim.2:13). He is given the power to dominate the earth, inhabit and rule it (Gen 1:26) Man being limited, we must not lay our full trust (Ps. 62:9, 146. 3,4 Jer 17:5, 10:23). Trust, hope and rely on God His Maker (Isa 30:1-2, 31:1).
I. MANS COMPOSITION Man is spirit, soul and body 1Thess. 5:23 Heb. 4:12 A. Distinction 1. Spirit a. life from God Gen. 2:7 Num. 27:16 Jb. 27:3, 33:4 Ps. 104:29, 146:4 Is 42:5 Zech. 12:1 b. give life to soul and body Gen. 2:7 Js. 2:26 c. part of human which knows 1Cor. 2:11 Jb. 32:8 Prov. 20:27 Mt. 26:41 and has understanding d. capable of knowing God Ps. 18:28 Prov. 20:27 Jb. 32:8 1Cor. 2:10-11,16 2. Soul a. the self, being Gen. 2:7, 35:17-18 b. seat of mind, will and Mt. 26:38, 11:29 Jn. 12:27 emotions Ps. 6:1-7, 13:2, 42:5 c. the heart Mk. 7:21-23 Ps. 103:1-4 Ezek 18:4 3. Body a. formed and came from dust Gen. 2:7, 3:19 of the ground b. physical part of man and Jb. 12:10-11 has senses The soul that sins defiles both Ezek. 18:4 Mk. 7:21-23 2Cor 7:1 the body and the spirit It is the soul and body that sins Ezek. 18:4 Mt. 10:28, 18:8-9 Rom. 6:6, 7:23
II. MANS UNSATISFACTION A. Vanities Eccl 1:2, 8 1. futility with pleasures and Eccl 2:1-11 possessions 2. futility of life Eccl 2:18-26 3. folly of riches Eccl 5:10-17 4. futility of life Eccl 6:1-12
B. Wisdom 1. wisdom excels folly Eccl 2:12-17,13 2. wisdom and folly Eccl 10:1-20
156 III. MANS ATTITUDE A. Toward God 1. who can eat and enjoy without Him Eccl 2:25 Ps 127:2 2. men shall fear God Eccl 3:14 3. not hasty in words toward God Eccl 5:1-2,3 4. better not make a vow rather fear God Eccl 5:4-7 5. well for those who fear God than Eccl 8:12-13 sinners doing evil a hundred times. 6. remember your Creator Eccl 12:1, 6
B. Toward Self 1. good person given wisdom knowledge Eccl 2:26 and joy 2. nothing better but rejoice and do good Eccl 3:12 in ones lifetime 3. enjoy his labor and activities Eccl 3:13, 22, 5:18-20 4. eat in happiness and drink with a Eccl 9:7 cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works 5. let your clothes be white all the time Eccl 9:8 and let not oil be lacking on your head
C. Toward Life 1. our day of death is better than day of Eccl 7:1,8, 4:2 birth 2. man returns to dust Gen. 3:19 Eccl. 12:7 Ps. 104:29 3. vanities when man pursue all these Eccl 12:8, 2:25 without God 4. God will bring every act to judgment, Eccl 12:14, 3:17 every hidden, good and evil 5. fear God and keep His commandments Eccl 12:13
IV. MANS OBLIGATION A. What man should do: Christ is the head of every man 1Cor. 11:3 Eph. 1:22, 4:15 1. have faith in Christ Act 20:21 Eph. 1:15 Rom. 3:21-22 Gal 3:31-22 2. know the righteousness of God Prov. 12:28, 10:2, 21:21 Ps 5:8 Is. 45:24 Rom. 3:21-26,28, 10:1-4 Phil. 3:9 not own righteousness Prov. 12:15, 14:12, 18:2 Is. 5:20-21 3. love the LORD Deut. 6:5, 11:1 Ps. 97:10 Mt. 22:37 Mk. 12:30 Jn. 14:15 4. love his neighbor, enemies Lev. 19:18 Mt. 19:19 Mt. 5:44 5. love his brethren Jn. 13:34 1Jn. 3:23 1Thess. 4:2,9-10 Heb. 13:1 1Pet. 2:17, 4:8 6. do good Ps. 37:3 Prov. 3:27-28, 25:21-22 2Thess. 2:17 Js. 4:17, 1:22 Rom 12:9 1Pet. 3:11 1Jn. 3:18 7. speak good words Ps. 39:1 Prov. 12:18,25, 13:3, 15:1,4,23, 16:24 Mt. 12:33-37 Lk. 6:45 Eph. 4:29 Col. 3:8 Js 1:26, 3:8-12 8. humble self Is. 57:15 Ps. 34:18, 51:17 Is. 66:2 157 9. forgive Prov. 17:9, 19:11 Mt 6:14-15, 18:21-35 Lk. 17:3-4 Eph. 4:32 10. not judge wrongly Js. 4:11-12, 2:13 Rom. 2:1-3, 14:1-6 but righteously Lk. 12:57 Jn. 7:24 1Cor. 4:5-6 11. Not repay evil with evil Prov. 20:22, 24:29 Lk. 6:27-38 Rom. 12:17-21 1Pet. 3:9 12. not given to anger Prov. 22:24-25 Eph. 4:26 Js. 1:19-20, 3:13-18 1Jn. 3:15 13. not deceitful Prov. 4:24, 8:13, 11:20, 12:22, 15:26 14. sow and reap Eccl. 11:1-6,4 Gal. 6:9,7-8 Heb. 6:10 15. obey God 1Sam. 15:22-23 Prov. 21:3 Ps. 51:16-17 Is 48:17-19 Jer. 7:22-23 2Jn. 6 16. trust God Ps. 25:1-2, 26:1, 37:3-5,8, 40:4, 115:9 Prov. 3:5-7, 16:3,20, 18:10 2Chrn. 13:18 Jer. 17:7 Is 26:3-4, 54:17 Mic 7:7 Nah 1:7 Dan 6:20-23 Heb 13:5-6 17. rely on God 2Chrn. 16:7-9,12-13, 14:2-6,11-14 Ps. 121:1-2 Is. 22:11, 31:1,3 18. hope in God Ps. 42:5,11, 31:24, 38:15, 39:7, 146:5 Jer. 17:7 19. wait in the LORD Ps.25:3, 27:14, 33:20, 37:7,9,34, 40:1-3, 62:5, 130:5-6 Is. 25:9, 26:8 20. not fear Is. 41:10-13 Deut. 20:1, 31:6 Josh. 1:9 Ps. 27:1 Rom. 8:31 (Is. 8:13 Mt. 10:28) 21. pray to God Ps. 69:13,16 1Sam. 12:23 Ezek. 22:30 Jb. 21:15 Mt. 6:6 Lk. 11:5-13 Phil. 4:6-7 1Pet. 5:7 22. worship God Is. 45:22-23, 66:23, 42:8 Ps. 2:11, 66:4, 92:1-2,4 Lk. 19:38-40, 24:49, 52-53 Rev. 22:8-9 23. repent from evil Jon. 3:6-10 Is. 55:6-7 Jer. 8:6-7 Ezek 14:6 24. incline heart to the LORD Josh. 24:23-24 1Kngs 8:57,58 and His Word Ps 119:36, 141:4 25. seek the LORD Zeph. 2:3 Is. 55:1-3 Ps. 63:1, 105:4 Jn. 6:27-29,40 26. acknowledge the LORD Hos. 6:3,6, 5:4 Prov. 3:6, 16:3 27. uphold the word of God Deut. 27:26 Ezek. 3:10 Rev. 1:3 28. walk in the light Is. 2:5 1Jn. 1:5-7, 2:6,9-11 Eph. 5:8-9 Rom. 13:12-13 29. done with sin 1Pet. 4:1-3, 2:11 Rom. 6:6-7, 11-14 Eph. 2:1-2,4:17,19 Col. 3:6-7 30. not continue in sin Rom. 6:6,12,21-23 Heb. 3:12 Gal.6:7-8 1Cor.10:6-14 2Cor. 12:21 31. not impure 1Thess. 4:1-8 1Pet. 1:14-16 Gal. 5:19 Eph. 4:19, 5:3 Col. 3:5,8 1Cor. 6:18 2Tim. 2:21-22 32. be holy 1Pet. 1:15-16 1Thess. 4:1-5,7-8 Heb. 12:14-17 1Cor. 6:13-20 2Pet. 3:14 33. deliver others from death Prov. 24:11-12 Ps. 58:6 Js. 5:19-20 Jde. 23 34. give thanks to Him Ps. 105:1, 106:1 1Chrn 16:8-22, 34 Is 12:4 158 35. boast in the LORD Ps. 115:1, 9:1-2,11, 20:7, 34:2-3, 44:8, 57:9-11, 71:15-18, 96:2-4, 105:2, 5, 77:12, 119:27, 145:5,11-12 Jer. 9:23-24 1Cor. 1:30-31 Gal. 6:14
V. MANS DESTINATION Things that are seen are temporal 1Pet. 1:24-25 2Cor. 4:18 A. Death is certain 1. all life are in Gods hand Ps. 104:29 Jb. 12:10, 14:5 Eccl. 12:7 Num. 16:22 Rom. 4:17 Mt. 10:28 2. all shall experience death Ps. 49:10,17-19, 146:4 Eccl. 2:16, 8:8, 9:5 Js. 2:26 Heb. 9:27 3. mans days are short Ps. 103:15-16, 90:10, 144:4 Is. 40:7 Js. 4:14 1Pet. 1:24 4. at death the spirit returns to Eccl. 12:7 the Lord the dead are called Is. 26:14,19, 14:9 departed spirits. 5. cease activity and knowledge Eccl. 9:10,5 Ps. 115:17, 6:5 on earth (not return to earth) 6. the body returns to ashes Gen. 3:19 Eccl 12:7 Jb 34:15 Ps 104:29 7. destination of soul is: Heaven (the saved) Lk. 12:16-21, 16:22-23, 23:42-43 Rom. 14:8 2Cor. 5:8, 12:2-4 Rev. 8:1-4, 5:6-10, 11:15-19, 14:2-4 b. Hell (the wicked) Lk. 16:22-23, 12:5 Mt. 10:28 Is. 14:9-10 Can be forfeited, lost Mk. 8:36 Dies Ezek. 18:4 Js. 5:20 8. at death no hope for the wicked Is. 38:18-19 Ps. 6:5, 28:1, 30:9
B. Last Judgment 1. Unbelievers a. the soul that sin shall die Ezek. 18:4 Is. 26:14 Mt. 15:19-20 b. soul and body from hell Is. 26:14 Mt. 25:31,41 thrown into the lake of fire Rev. 21:8, 22:14-15 c. God has no pleasure in the Ezek. 33:11 death of the wicked 2. Believers a. given life eternal at conversion Jn. 3:36, 11:25-27 Eph. 2:1,6 1Jn. 5:13 b. at death with the Lord: the soul lives with the LORD 1Pet. 1:9 Lk. 23:42-43 w/ 2Cor. 12:2-4, 5:6,8 Rom. 14:8 Phil. 1:23-24 2Pet. 1:13-15 the body resurrected at Is. 26:19 Rom. 8:23 1Cor. 15:20-23,51-54 His Coming Col. 3:4 Phil. 3:20-21 1Thess.4:13-17, 5:9-10 1Jn. 3:2 Rev 6:9-11, 8:1-5,14:12-13,17-18 c. delivered from last judgment Mt. 25:31,34 2Tim. 4:8,18 Rev.2:11 d. precious is the death of His saints Ps. 116:15
159 SIN
Sin is an act against the will of God. It is transgression against the Law of God and whatever is contrary to the will and mind of God. It is earthly, selfish and demonic. Sin originated from satan together with whom Christ defeated on the cross and shall be put to an end at the last day.
I. SIN EXPOSED 1. lawlessness 1Jn. 3:4 2. all unrighteousness 1Jn. 5:17 3. transgression of the law Is. 24:5 Ps. 51:1-2 Eph. 2:1 4. does not love 1Jn. 3:14 5. unbelief Jn. 16:9 Heb. 3:12 6. worldliness Rom. 8:7 1Jn. 2:15-16 Js. 4:4, 1:27, 3:15 7. know its good and not do it Js. 4:17 Prov. 3:27-28 8. whatsoever is not of faith Rom. 14:23 9. desires of the flesh and mind Eph. 2:1-3, 4:19 1Pet. 2:11 Gal.5:19-21 Col. 3:5-8 10. hidden sins Ps. 19:12, 90:8, 139:23-24 Eccl. 12:14 11. presumptuous sin Ps. 19:13 Num. 15:30 12. heart not right 2Chrn. 12:14, 19:3 Act 8:21-22 13. unbelief in Christ Jn. 16:9, 15:22-24, 8:24-26 14. sin is idolatry 1Cor. 10:6-14 Eph. 5:5 Col. 3:5 Heb. 3:12 15. enslaves Jn. 8:34,44 Rom 6:16, 7:20 Eph. 2:1-2 16. deceives Heb. 3:12-13 17. burdens us Heb. 12:1 Rom. 13:12 Eph. 4:22 Mt. 11:28 18. passing pleasure Heb. 11:25 1Jn. 2:17 19. does not know God 1Jn. 2:3, 3:6 3Jn. 11 20. sin unto death 1Jn. 5:16-17 Jde 23 Rom. 8:13 Gal 6:7-8 Heb. 6:4-6, 10:26-36 1Tim. 5:20 1Cor. 3:16-17 2Cor. 12:21
II SIN EXISTS A. Cause 1. out of the heart of man Mk. 7:21-23 Ps. 19:12-13 Gen. 6:5 Eccl. 9:3 Jer. 17:9 2. own desire Js. 1:14-15 Eph. 2:3, 4:22-23 Rom.13:14, 8:5 3. sinful nature Rom. 7:14-25 Gal. 5:19-21 4. man conceived in sin Ps. 51:5 Jb. 14:4, 15:14 5. satan, demons 1Chrn .21:1 Mt.12:43-45 Act. 5:3 1Cor. 7:5 1Pet. 5:8
B. Worldwide 1. all have sinned Eccl. 7:20 Rom. 3:9-18,23, 5:12, 7:21 Gal. 3:22, 4:8 1Jn. 1:8 2. the whole world prisoner of sin 1Jn. 5:19 Eph. 2:2 Rom. 5:12 Gal. 3:22 160 3. children not guilty Ezek. 18:20 Mt. 18:1-4, 19:13-15, 5:8
C. Woe 1. woe to him that causes sin Lk. 17:1-2 Mt. 18:7
III. SINS OF MAN 1. wickedness Jer. 1:16, 2:19, 8:6, 23:14, 33:5 Hos. 10:13 Jon 1:2 Ezek. 16:2 2. in words and deeds Is. 3:8-10 Hos. 4:1-2 3. imagination Is. 55:7, 65:2 Jer. 7:24 4. refuse to repent Jer. 5:3. 8:6, 15:6 5. forsook the Lord Jer. 16:11 2Chrn. 12:1,5 Jn. 1:4-5, 9-11 6. regard not the Lord Is. 26:10, 55:11-12 Jer. 2:19 Hos. 5:4 Ezek 8:17-18 7. religious but sinful Jer. 7:2-5,9-11,22-24 Ams. 5:21-23 Is. 29:13, 1:11-17 8. not obey Jer. 40:2-4 Hos. 9:9,17 Ezek. 33:30-32 9. not listen Ezek. 3:7 10. forsook the Law/Word of God Ams. 2:4 2Chrn 12:1 Ezek. 5:6 11. profane His Name Ezek. 30:29 12. no knowledge of God Hos. 4:1 Jer. 4:22 Ezek. 8:12 Is. 29:15
IV. SINS AGAINST GOD A. Abominations Prov. 6:16-19 1. lying Prov. 4:24, 12:22 Ps. 5:6 Zech. 8:16-17 Rev. 21:8 2. pervert Prov. 8:13, 11:20, 15:26 3. slander Prov. 10:18 Col. 3:8 Mt. 5:22 4. pride Prov. 16:5,18 Is. 16:6 Jer. 48:29 Ams. 2:1 Obd. 3:4 Zeph. 2:8,10 Mk. 7:22 5. anger Prov. 22:24-25 Eph. 4:26 Js. 1:19-20 1Jn. 3:15 6. strife Prov. 20:3, 26:17-26 Gal. 5:20 Js. 3:14-17 7. murder Prov. 10:18 Ps. 41:6, 5:6 1Jn. 3:15 8. immorality, fornication Rom. 1:26-27,24 1Cor 6:9,13,18 Eph. 5:3 Heb 13:4 adultery Ex. 20:14 Lev. 20:10 Deut. 17:17 Mt. 19:9 Mk. 10:11-12 Mt. 5:28 Heb. 13:4 2Pet. 2:14 prostitution Prov. 5:3-14,18-20, 6:24-29, 7:24-27 1Cor. 6:15-16 incest Ezek. 22:11 Lev. 18:6-18 9. homosexuality, bisexuality, Lev. 18:22, 20:13 Rom. 1:24,26-27 1Cor. 6:9 sexual perversion Ex. 22:19 Lev. 18:23, 20:15 10. lust Mt. 5:28 Rom. 13:13 Gal. 5:19 Eph. 2:3, 4:19 Col. 3:5 1Thess. 4:3-5 1Pet. 2:11 11. vices drunkenness Prov. 20:1, 23:29-35, 31:4 Is. 5:11,22, 28:7-8, 56:10-12 Hab. 2:15 Hos. 4:11 161 Gal. 5:19-21 Eph. 5:15 Rom. 13:13 smoking/substance abuse Deut. 29:18, 32:32 gambling Prov. 1:13-14 Ex. 20:17 12. idolatry Deut. 27:15 Is. 31:7 Jer. 1:16, 4:1, 10:2- 5, 16:18 1Cor. 10:14 1Thess. 1:9 1Jn. 5:21 not of God Hos. 8:4, 6, 13:2 2Chrn 33:7 do not make Ex 20:1-5 Lev 19:4, 26:1 Deut 4:12,15- 16, 12:1-4,8, 16:21-22 Act. 17:29 character of idols Ps. 115:3-8 Is. 19:1, 37:19, 44:9-19, 45:20 Jer. 1:16, 2:11,27-28, 5:7, 7:9, 10:1-5,14-15,11:13, 16:20 Hos. 8:4-6 Hab. 2:18-20 sacrifice to demons Deut. 32:16-17 Lev. 17:7 Ps 106:36-37 1Cor. 10:14,19-20, 8:4-6 spiritual adultery Ezek.16:15-36,20, 23:7,36-37 Jer 3:6-10 Hos.4:11-12 Old Testament penalty is Ex 22:20 Deut 13:6-13,17:1-7 death Is 42:16-17 It is destroyed Num. 33:52 Deut. 7:5, 12:1-4 Judg. 2:2 Ezek. 6:3-7 Nah. 1:14 Mic.1:3-7, 5:13 Zeph. 1:4-6, 2:11 Zech. 13:2 Forms of idolatry (Pure devotion to God is taken away) rebellion 1Sam. 15:23 sins that separate Ezek. 14:6-8 1Cor. 10:6-8 Heb. 3:12 immorality 1Cor. 10:7-8 Eph. 5:5 Col. 3:5 Phil. 3:18-19 covetousness and greed Eph. 5:5 Col. 3:5 Lk. 12:15 13. love of the world Jn. 15:18-19 Js. 4:4 1Jn. 2:15 lush of the flesh 1Jn. 2:16 Rom. 13:14 Eph. 2:3 1Pet. 2:11 lust of the eyes 1Jn. 2:16 Prov. 27:20 Mt. 5:28-29 boastful pride of life 1Jn. 2:16 Js. 4:16 Is. 2:12,11 14. deep things of Satan Deut. 18:9-13 Rev. 2:24 divination, medium, spiritist, Lev. 19:31 Deut. 18:9-11 2Kings 21:6 calling up the dead Is. 8:19-20 2Chrn 33:6 witchcraft, sorcery, casting spell, Lev. 19:26 Deut. 18:9-11 Is. 2:6, 47:9 soothsaying, Jer. 27.9 Eph. 5:19-21 Rev. 21:8 interpreting omens, astrology Is. 44:25, 47:13-14 Mic. 5:12 human sacrifice Ezek. 16:20 Ps. 106:37 15. wickedness Ps. 5:5, 11:5, 45:7 way of the wicked Prov. 15:9, 14:12 prayer of the wicked Prov. 15:29, 28:9 sacrifice of the wicked Eccl. 5:1 Prov. 15:8, 21:27 impure offering Is. 61:8 Mal. 1:13-14
V. SINS WOES A. Woe to Them Who: 1. drag impurity and sin Is. 5:18, 59:4-8 Jer. 23:10-14 2. call evil good and good evil Is. 5:20 Prov. 17:15 Ams. 5:7 3. are unclean Is. 6:5 Lk. 5:8 4. scheme iniquity Ps. 36:4 Is. 32:7 Mic. 2:1 Nah. 1:11 162 5. cause stumbling blocks or sin Mt. 18:7 Lk. 17:1 6. are wicked Rev. 8:13, 9:20-21 7. stray from the LORD Hos. 7:13 8. are rebellious Is. 30:1,9, 1:2,23, 65:2 Zeph. 3:1 9. quarrel with His Maker Jb. 15:25, 40:8,9 Ps. 2:2,3 Prov. 21:30 Is. 45:9 Jer. 50:29 10. kill, lie and plunder Nah. 3:1 Ezek. 24:6,9 11. are wise in their own eyes Is. 5:21 Prov. 3:7 Rom. 12:16 1Cor. 3:18-20 12. do not look and seek the Is. 30:1-2, 31:1, 36:6 LORD for help 13. not repented in spite of the Mt. 11:21 Lk. 10:13 miracles of the Lord 14. builds his house without Jer. 17:11, 22:13 Mic. 3:10 Hab. 2:9 righteousness and justice. 15. enact evil statutes and record Is 10:1, 29:21 Ps. 94:20 unjust decisions 16. gone the way of Cain/ error Jde 1:11 w/ Gen. 4:3-8 1Jn. 3:12/ of Balaam / Num. 31:16 rebellion of Korah 2Pet. 2:15 Rev. 2:14 /Num. 16:1-3,31-35 17. shut off the kingdom of Mt. 23:13 Lk. 11:44 heaven from people 18. not preach the gospel 1Cor. 9:16 19. destroy and scatter the sheep Jer. 23:1 Ezek. 13:3, 34:2 Zech. 11:17 20 justify the wicked for a bribe Ex. 23:8 Is. 1:23, 5:23, 10:1,2 Mic. 3:11, 7:3 21. add house to house, field to Is. 5:8 Lk. 12:34 field 22. are rich Lk. 6:24 23. increase what are not theirs Jb. 20:15-29 Hab. 2:6,12 24. are at eased and not grieve Is. 32:9-11 Ams. 6:1,6 Zeph. 1:12 25 are heroes in drinking wine Is. 5:22, 28:1,11, 56:12 Prov. 23:20 Hab. 2:15 VI. SINS CURSE A. Cursed is He Who: 1. makes an idol or a molten Deut. 27:15, 4:16,23, 5:8 Ex. 20:4, 23, image 34:17 Lev. 19:4, 26:1 2. dishonors his father or mother Deut. 27:16, 5:16 Ex. 20:12, 21:17 Lev. 19:3, 20:9 Ezek. 22:7 3. moves his neighbors boundary Deut. 27:17, 19:14 Prov. 22:28 mark 4. misleads a blind person on the Deut. 27:18 Lev. 19:14 road 5. distorts the justice due an alien, Deut. 27:19, 10:18, 24:17 orphan, Ex. 22:21, 23:9 and widow Lev. 19:33 6. lies with his fathers wife Deut 27:20, 22:30 Lev 18:8, 20:11 1Cor. 5:1 7. lies with any animal Deut. 27:21 Ex. 22:19 Lev. 18:23, 20:15 8. lies with his sister, the Deut. 27:22 Lev. 18:9, 20:17 daughter of his father 9. lies with his mother-in-law Deut. 27:23 Lev. 20:14 163 10. strikes his neighbor in secret Deut. 27:24 Ex. 21:12 Lev. 24:17 Num 35:30,31 11. accepts a bribe to strike down Deut. 27:25, 10:17 Ex. 23:7 Ps. 15:5 an innocent person Ezek. 22:12 12. does not confirm the words Deut. 27:26 Ps. 119:21 Jer. 11:3 of the law of the LORD by Gal. 3:10 Rev. 22:18-19 doing them 13. trusts in mankind, makes Jer. 17:5 Ps. 146:3 Is. 2:22, 30:1 flesh his strength whose Ezek. 29:7 heart turns away from the LORD
VII. SINS PENALTY A. Consequences of Sin 1. separation from God Is. 59:1-2 Eph. 2:1-2, 12 Prov. 15:29 2. good withheld Ps.84:11 Jer. 5:24-25 3. healing withheld Hos. 7:1-2 Mk. 9:19-27 4. prayers not answered Is. 1:15, 59:2 Lam. 1:17 Mic. 3:4 5. sickness and calamity Is. 3:9 Jer. 2:19, 4:17-18 2Kngs 17:7 2Chrn 24:18 Hos. 9:6,1 Mic. 6:13-14 6. creation degrades Hos. 4:1-3 Is. 24:4-6 Rom. 8:20-21 7. death of soul 2Chrn. 25:4 Deut. 24:16 Ezek. 18:20 Rom. 1:28-32,. 6:16,23, 8:6,13 Gal. 6:8 each will die for his own Deut. 24:16 Is. 3:11 Jer. 31:30 iniquity Ezek. 18:4,20 8. eternal punishment Dan. 12:2 Mt. 25:46 Rev. 20:11-15, 21:8
VIII. SINS REMEDY A. God 1. Christ destroyed sin 1Jn. 3:8 1Pet. 2:22-24 Rom. 8:3-4 2. He sets us free from sin Jn. 8:12,34-36, 15:4-5 Rom 6:18,22-23 Gal. 1:4, 2:4, 5:1 1Cor. 10:13, 15:55-57 Heb. 2:18, 5:8,4:15-16 2Tim. 4:18 1Jn. 3:6-9 Rev.1:5 3. the Spirit sets free Rom. 8:1-4 2Cor 3:16-18 Gal. 5:16-18, 6:7-8 Eph. 5:8-10, 3:16 4. His words works in us Ps. 119:9,11 Jn. 15:3, 17:17 1Jn. 2:14
B. Act of the Believers 1. acknowledge and confess sins Ps. 32:5, 38:18 1Jn 1:9 to the LORD 2. forsake sin and seek God Prov. 28:13, 4:14-15 2Chrn 12:14 Heb. 12:1,12-13 Js. 1:21 1Pet. 4:1-4 3. repent Lk. 24:47 Mk. 1:15 Act 3:19, 20:21 4. faith in Christ Jn. 8:34-36,24 Rom. 8:3-4, 6:2,14,18,22 1Pet. 2:24 1Jn. 5:4 5. pray Mt. 26:40-41 Jde. 19-20 6. take the word Ps. 119:11,9, 37:31, 40:8 1Jn. 2:14 7. renew the mind Rom. 8:6, 12:1-2 2Cor 10:5 8. stop sinning and let not sin Ps. 101:3-4, 119:133 reign over you Rom. 6:11-14 1Cor. 15:34
164 9. separate from evil companions Prov. 1:10-15 1Cor. 15:33, 5:9,11 2Cor. 6:14 Eph 5:11 2Thess. 3:6 10. avoid cause of sin Prov. 4:14-15 Ps. 1:1, 17:4 119:104 11. confess and believe Gods Prov. 18:21 Ezek. 37:9-10 Jer 4:14 word for it is the truth Mk. 9:23-25 Mt. 4:1-11 1Jn. 2:14 Christ delivered you Tit. 2:14 Jn. 8:34,36 Rev. 12:11,17, 1:5 Christ has forgiven you 1Jn. 2:12 Eph. 1:7 12. stand firm and be not Gal. 5:1 1Cor. 16:13 Eph. 6:13 subjected again to sin Rom. 6:14,17-18,22 13. suffer for Christ Heb. 11:25 1Pet. 4:1,19 14. sin is temporary and we Rom. 8:23 1Cor 15:50-57 shall be changed 15. know that evildoers shall 1Cor. 6:9-10 Gal. 6:7-8 not inherit the kingdom of Eph. 5:5-6 Rev. 21:8 God
165 ELECTION
I. WHAT IS ELECTION?
A. What it is not? There is a group in Christianity that started in the Reformation days that teaches that since man is sinful and cannot save himself and is already condemned therefore God made a choice among them, sent Christ to die only for them, caused them to believe and be saved, called them His own and shall be glorified in the last days while the rest of mankind He also called to repent and believe in the gospel but will not cause them to believe and be saved. This teaching shows a lot of contradictions and inconsistencies on the desire of God for all men to be saved and gave the Son as a ransom for all so that the world might be saved through Him and whoever believes is saved and whoever disbelieves is condemned. What this group teaches is a gospel of selection and not a gospel of salvation through Christs atonement and faith in Him.
The verses they hold are: 1) Rom 3:10-18 No one is righteous so God has to choose and cause them to believe. 2) Act 11:18 Repentance was granted by God. 3) Act 13:48 Those appointed to life believed. 4) Rom 9:11-13 Gods purpose according to His choice would stand.
In context Rom 3 shows man is sinful and verses 22-26 say for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God so that His righteousness be given to those who have faith in Jesus from whom is our redemption. Act 11:17 the Holy Spirit was given after they have believed the Lord Jesus. And to them was granted repentance. Act 13:48 those appointed believed were alluded to those who gladly received the Word preached contrary to those who were against the words of the apostles found in verses 44-47. And finally in Rom 9 Paul was talking of Gods purposes in the lives of Jacob, Moses as vessels for His use and Esau and Pharaoh as vessels for another use. They were chosen for a purpose and Paul was not talking of salvation of the soul here. But if we move down the verses salvation came in when Israel who were Gods chosen people did not enter because of their choice of unbelief and the Gentiles entered because of their faith in Christ.
B. What is it?
ELECTION THEREFORE IS HE CHOSE US IN CHRIST
Paul was very clear who God has chosen and predestined. God has chosen a group of people. Those whom He foreknew He predestined. Rom 8:29. God knew His people in Christ beforehand. They are His People in Christ. He has chosen them and predestined them. Eph 1:4 says He chose us in Christ take note in Christ before the foundation of the world. The basis and point of reference in choosing is that we are in Christ. We are chosen because of Him and we are in Him positionally. No one is chosen outside Christ. The verse says 166 He chose us in Christ. God in His foreknowledge sends His Son- His Chosen One to make atonement for mans sin and this is applied to those who shall be in Christ through faith which is Gods declared righteousness foreseeing that God shall justify the Gentiles by faith. Rom 10:4 Gal 3:8. Election is not God choosing some people and sending Christ to die for them and put them in Christ giving them the ability to believe and to be saved rather He chose those in Christ through His foreknowledge they who have received the word gladly and have believed.
Rom 8:29-30, 11:2
1Pet 1:1-3 Eph 1:4-5, 11
C. Types of Election 1. Chosen for salvation in Christ 2Thess 2:12-14 Rom 9:30-33, through faith in Him 11:7, 20 1Pet 2:6-10 Gal 3:6-14, 21-26 2. Chosen to be holy and blameless Eph 1:4 Col 3:12 3. Chosen to bear fruit Jn 15:16 4. Chosen as an instrument Act 9:15 Rom 9:11-21 5. Chosen to witness Christ Act 10:39-41
II. CENTERED AND CONDITIONED UPON CHRIST
Election is through Him and in Him. Did God not consider anything when He made the election and predestination? Why did He predestine the believers and for what? Was not everything centered and conditioned upon His Son for whom and through whom are all things? The Christ from whom the heavens and the earth, principalities and powers should give glory into and confess as the Lord. Can and will God save man without Christ? What is His purpose of predestination? For us to be conformed to the image of His Son and glorified with Him. How then He too accomplishes this election in time, our calling, justification, sanctification and glorification? Therefore who are these people whom He foreknew before the foundation of the world? How were they justified and made righteous?
A. Basic Elements in Gods act of election and predestination
1. His election according to the pleasure and counsel of His will centered and conditioned upon Christ. Eph 1:4-5, 9, 11
God made a choice according to the pleasure and counsel of His will. The choice was Gods. It was perfect, holy and just. He acted in righteousness. In His pleasure and counsel and will Christ was at the center. Through Him we are made holy, adopted, purchased by God and predestined. It is because Christ is the Chosen One therefore election is centered and conditioned upon Him and faith in Him. Lk 9:35 Mt 12:18, 21 2. His election according to His Foreknowledge centered and conditioned upon Christ. Rom 8:29-30 1Pet 1:1-3, 7-11 1Pet 2:6-10
167 God knew His People beforehand even before they were created. He predestined them to be conform to the image of His Son. They were set apart by the sanctifying work of the Spirit of God in order to obey Christ and washed by His blood. The Holy Spirit works in them, cleanses them, washes them and moves them into obedience in Christ.
3. His election for salvation through the sanctification of the Spirit and belief in the truth centered and conditioned upon Christ.
2Thess 2:13 2Jn1 1Pet 1:20-23
God chose us for salvation and this is realized through the work of His Spirit and our belief in the truth. His election in the beginning foreseeing the working of the Spirit in the sinner and he putting his faith upon Christ through the power of the gospel. God knowing their hearts giving them the Holy Spirit and were cleansed through faith in Christ.
B. Foreordained in Christ
1. The Crucifixion of Christ foreordained
The Foreordained Christ crucified Without the crucified Christ there shall be no election because election is in Christ.
God foreordained that Christ shall die for the sins of all humanity, pay for the sin of the whole world and atone for our iniquities and shall rise again for our life and justification. God through Christ reconciled the world to Himself thereby salvation is given as a free gift to be received through faith in Jesus. With these foreknowledge and foreordination is the revelation of the work of Christ through the preaching of the gospel- the power of God whereby man can repent and believe in Christ and be saved. Those who believed become in Christ and were chosen. Eph 1:4,12-13 Gen 3:15 1Pet 1:18-21
Christs Death and Resurrection Rev 13:8 Is 53:6 Jn 1:29 Jn 3:16-18 Lk 24:44-48 2Cor 5:19-21
The promise made to Abraham Gen 22:18 Gal 3:8, 14
2. Justification and Righteousness in Christ foreordained
Gods election and predestination are all CENTERED AND CONDITIONED on the sacrifice of Christ and through Him is justification and righteousness.
Christ died for our sins and is the source of salvation and redemption for all people. He has become our justification and righteousness. Since we all have sinned and come short of the glory of God He also foreordained that man shall be justified through Christ. He is the righteousness of God. Rom 4:25 Rom 5:9, 15-19 1Cor 1:30 Gal 2:21
168 Faith in Christ foreordained Through faith in Christ we become in Christ by His power. Gen 15:6 Gen 22:18 Gal 3:6-9 Gal 3:16-18,22
Justification and Righteousness through faith in Christ
Christ is our justification and righteousness. Through faith in Him through the gospel were all foreseen and foreordained by God for mans justification and righteousness. Rom 3:21-26 Rom 10:4 Phil 3:9 Acts 15:7-9 2Thess 2:13-14 Tit 3:4-8 Rom 11:32 Gal 3:22
Which Israel rejected and had fallen Rom 9:6-18, 30-33 Rom 10:1-4 Rom 11:20
III. GOD'S PREDETERMINED PLAN AND FOREKNOWLEDGE
A. Christ will die for mans sin Act 2:23 Is 53:4-6 Jn 1:29 1Pet 1:20-23
B. We are sanctified and justified Act 26:17-18 2Thess 2:12- by faith 14 Rom 3:21-26 Gal 3:8-9
Declaration from the Scriptures:
1. It did not all begin in election. God's foreknowledge PRECEDES election. Rom 8:29 1Pet 1:1-3, 7-12, 23-25, 2:6-10 Act 3:18-21
2. God FOREKNEW WHAT? God in the ancient days made a choice that the Gentiles WOULD hear and believe. He KNEW the hearts and sanctified them by FAITH. And He knew those who would not believe. Act 15:7-9 Jn 6:63-65
3. The Scriptures FORESEEN the GENTILES be justified by FAITH. Gal 3:8-9, 2:16 Rom 5:1-2
4. Faith in Christ should not be put in bad context and making it appear that because we believe then we therefore made God choose us BECAUSE we believe while Jesus said IT IS THE WORK OF GOD and God honors it and declared as His RIGHTEOUSNESS. Satan hates faith in Christ. Jn 6:27-29 Rom 4:6, 10:4
5. We BELIEVE because of God's power working through the GOSPEL AND THE HOLY SPIRIT. We cannot believe without it. This is how God works. Rom 1:16-17 1Cor 1:18-21 1Cor 15:1-2 Lk 7:46-50 1Tim 1:15-16 Jn 16:7-9
169 6. Those who disbelieved are condemned not because God did not choose them to believe and not because God did not give them the ability to believe but by their own volition disbelieved God, His Word and His Christ. Jn 3:16-21 2Thess 2:12-14 1Pet 2:6-10
C. Who are Gods Elect then? Eph 1:4 2Jn 1
1. Those who believed the gospel. Paul wrote He chose us to the believers in Ephesus. Who are they? They are those who believed the gospel after listening to the message of truth. Eph 1:13 1Pet 1:1-2,7-11 1Pet 2:6-10
2. The Elect and the Apostates
The Elect are the believers in Christ whose names are written in the Book of Life of the Lamb from the foundation of the world, who bear fruits, never turn their backs and give glory to God. They are saved forever.
The Apostates are those who believed in Christ, were in the faith and after a while turned their backs, denied the Lord, continued in sinning and turned to another gospel or doctrine. They are condemned. Rev 13:8
Rev 3:1-6
2Tim 2:10-19
The Elect Before regeneration and salvation
They practice the truth Jn 3:19-21 Men of peace Lk 10:6 Seek the truth and righteousness Rom 2:7-10 Of God and hear Gods words Jn 8:47 Honest, noble and good heart Lk 8:15 They are taught by God and come to Christ Jn 6:44-45
After regeneration and salvation
They hear and follow Christ Jn 10:27-28 Jn 12:25-26 Continue and keep His word Jn 8:31 Jn 8:51 They abide in Him and bear fruit Jn 15:1-10 Walk in the Light and washed by the blood of the Lamb 1Jn 1:7
170 ISRAEL
Israel was the chosen people of God. She began from Abraham and to his children which gave birth to a nation. They were entrusted with the Word of God, the First Covenant and the Law of God - The Ten Commandments. Through whom He called and sent prophets declaring His will for His people and mankind. Through whom the humanity of Christ came. Christ will also return for a remnant from Israel with His people the Church.
I. ISRAELS PROPHECY A. Prophetic Fulfillment 1. Israel as a nation Gen. 12:2 w/ Ex. 1:7-9 2. Canaan, promised land Ex. 3:7-8 w/ Josh. 1:2-4 3. Captivity Jer. 1:15, 13:15-19, 25:9, 50:17 a. Assyrian captivity Mic. 1:6-7 w/ 2Kngs 17:6-7, 18:9-12 b. Babylonian captivity Is. 34:6-7 Jer. 6:22-26, 20:4, 21:10, 39:1-8 w/ Dan. 1:3-4 4. Israel back to Jerusalem Jer. 25:11,12, 29:10 Ezek 39:25-29 w/ Ezr. 1,2 after 70 years Zech.1:12,16-17 w/ Dan. 9:2 5. Cyrus to rebuild the temple Is. 44:28 to 45:1 w/ Ezr. 1:1-3 6. Jesus predicts temples Mt. 24:1,2 Lk. 13:34-35, 19:41-44 destruction 7. Israel regathered,and restored Ezek. 36:37 Rom. 11:25-27 Act 15:14-17 Zech. 14:1-9
II. ISRAELS MISSION A. Chosen for a Fourfold Mission 1. to be a witness for the true Deut. 6:4-9, 4:34 1Kngs 8:56-60 God in the midst of universal Is. 43:10,12 Ams. 3:1-2 idolatry 2. to illustrate the blessedness Deut. 33:26-29 1Chrn 17:20,21 of serving Him Ps. 144:15 3. to receive, preserve and Deut. 4:5-8 Is. 2:3 Rom. 3:1-2, 9:4 transmit the scriptures 4. to produce, as to His humanity Gen. 3:15, 22:17-18, 28:10-14, 49:10 the Messiah Deut. 18:15 2Sam. 7:12-16 Is. 7:14, 9:6, 40:9 Mic. 5:2,4 Mt. 1:1, 2:4-6 Rom. 1:3
III. ISRAELS RELIGION A. Worship and Forgiveness The decrees and laws were given to them through Moses to be learned and followed Deut. 5:1-3, 30:15-20, 6:20-25, 30:15-20 Mal. 4:4 2Kngs 17:13 Lk 1:6 Jer. 7:22-23 1. Commandments Ex. 20 2. Ordinances a. Tabernacle of God burnt offering and blood Num 28:3 Lev 17:11 brazen altar Ex. 27:1-8 171 brazen laver Ex. 30:17-21 table of shewbread Ex. 25:23-40 golden lamp stand Ex. 25:31-40 altar of incense Ex. 30:1-10, 34-38 ark of the covenant Ex. 25:10-12 Sacrifice of rightousness Ps. 4:4-5, 51:14-19 3. Feasts Lev. 23:37 Sabbath Ex. 20:8-11, 31:12-17, Lev. 23:3 Is. 58:13 Sabbath Year Ex. 23:10-11 Lev. 25:1-17 Year of Jubilee Lev. 25:8-55, 27:17-24 Num. 36:4 Passover Ex. 12:1-14 Lev. 23:5 Num. 9:1-14 Deut. 16:1-3 Unleavened Bread Ex. 12:15-20, 13:3-10 Lev. 23:6-8 First Fruits Lev. 23:9-14 Weeks (Harvest) Lev. 23:15-24 Num. 28:28-31 Deut. 16:9-12 Trumpets Lev. 23:23-25 Num. 29:1-6 Day of the Atonement Lev. 26, 23:26-32 Num. 29:7-11 Tabernacle Ex. 23:16b, 34:22b Lev. 23:33-36 Num. 29:12-34 Sacred Assembly Lev. 23:36b Purim Esthr. 9:18-32 Pentecost Act 20:16 1Cor. 16:8 4. God delights more than sacrifice obedience 1Sam. 15:22 loyalty Hos. 6:6 love for God & neighbor Deut. 6:5 Mk. 12:33 justice, kindness & humility Mic. 6:6-8 5. As they keep the Deut. 6:25 Ezek. 20:11,13,21, 45:17 commandments and ordinances they were forgiven
IV. ISRAELS FAILURE A. Failure as a Nation 1. sinned and rebelled against Rom 10:21 Ps 89:30-32, 106:32-43 the LORD and judgment came 2Kngs17:7-8,9-23 Is 1:2-4, 2:6-11, 3:8, 5:18-23.24-25 Jer. 2:29, 4:22, 5:3,9, 6:19,27-30, 11:6-11,17, 12:7-13, 14:10- 12, 19:3, 15, 21:10, 13-14, 30:12-15, 23-24 Ezek 2:3-5, 12:1 Dan 9:8-14 Hos 9:7, 15-17 Ams 8:2-3, 9:8-10 2. broke the covenant by their Ps. 78:10,37 Jer 11:1-8, 15:6, 22:9, sins 31:32 Mal. 2:10 Hos. 6:7 3. not yet received Christ Rom. 9:3, 10:1-4 2Cor. 3:13-15 Heb. 4:1-3 Joel 2:18-27 Ams. 9:11-15 Zech. 8::7-8, 13:7-9
B. Sins of the Nation 1. not obeyed the voice of the Jer. 3:25, 6:10,19, 7:13,28, 9:13, LORD 13:10, 16:12, 19:15, 22:21, 32:33 Zech 1:4, 7:13 172 2. forsaken the LORD their God 1Kngs 9:9 Judg. 2:12, 10:13 Is 1:4, 17:10, 51:13 Jer. 2:13, 3:21, 5:19, 13:25, 15:6, 16:11, 18:15 Hos. 8:14 3. do not know the LORD Judg. 2:10 1Sam. 2:12 Jer. 4:22, 5:4,5, 9:3 Hos. 4:1, 5:4 4. profaned His Holy Name Ezek. 36:20 Mal. 1:11-12, 2:11 5. observed religious duties but Is. 1:11-17, 29:13, 58:1-4, 66:3 Ams. 5:21-23 wickedness continue Zech. 7:5-12 6. worshiped other gods, made Ex. 32:8 Judg. 2:12-13 2Kngs 17:16 idols and sanctuaries 2Chn. 33:3 Is. 2:8, 44:15 Jer. 1:16, 7:18, 8:2, 11:13, 13:10, 16:18, 18:15, 19:4- 5,13 Hos. 13:2 7. defiled the sanctuary Jer. 7:9-11,30 Ezek. 5:11, 8:5,6,10- 11,16, 44:7-9 Mal. 2:11 8. profaned the Sabbath Neh. 13:17 Jer. 17:21-23, 32:34 Ezek. 22:8,26, 23:38 9. forsook the law and 1Kngs 18:18 2Chrn 12:1 Ezr. 9:10 commandments Is. 42:24 Jer. 6:19, 8:9, 9:13 Ezek. 5:6, 11:12 Hos. 8:12 Ams. 2:4 Hab. 1:4 Mal. 3:7 10. evil in their imaginations, Lam. 3:60 Ezr 9:13 Is. 3:8-9, 65:2 words and deeds Jer 5:28, 7:24 11. committed adulteries Jer. 23:10 Hos. 7:4 Ams. 2:7 Ezek. 22:9-11 12. spiritual adulteries Jer. 3:8 Ezek. 23:37, 16:15-36 Hos. 1:2, 2:5,8,13, 3:1, 4:12-14 13. committed lies Jer. 9:3,5-6,8, 14:14 Hos. 10:13, 11:12 Mic. 6:12,11 Nah. 3:1 14. committed thefts Jer. 7:9 Is. 1:23 15. committed injustices Joel 3:3 Ams. 2:6, 4:1, 5:7,11,12, 8:4-6 Mic. 3:9-10 Hab. 1:4 16. committed murders Is.1:15 Jer.7:9 Hos. 6:8-9 Ezek.11:6, 7:23, 22:6,12-13 17. dishonored their fathers and Mic. 7:6 Ezek. 22:7 mothers 18. prophets and priest polluted Jer.6:13, 23:11 Mic. 3:11 Zeph. 3:4 Mal. 1:6-8,12-14, 2:1,8-9,17 19. sacrificed their children to Lev. 18:21 2Kngs 17:17 Ps 106:38 idols Ezek. 16:20-21, 23:39 Jer. 7:31, 19:5 20. no faithfulness or kindness Hos. 4:1 Is. 59:4 Jer. 7:28 21. no knowledge of God Hos. 4:1 Is. 29:15 Jer. 4:22 Ezek. 8:12, 9:9 22. have become foolish Jer. 5:4,21, 10:18 Hos. 9:7 Ezek. 13:3 23. not listened and killed the 2Chrn 36:15 Jer. 11:18-19, 18:18, prophets 20:10, 25:4-7, 26:5, 35:15 Mt. 5:12, 23:37 Act 7:52 24. rejected God as their King 1Sam. 8:7, 10:19 Hos. 10:3, 11:5 25. committed wickedness 1Sam. 12:17 1Kngs 8:47, 21:25 Jer. 8:6, 23:14, 31:11 Hos. 8:11, 10:13 Zech. 5:5-8 26. committed all abominations 1Sam. 13:4 1Kngs 14:24 Is. 66:3 Jer. 2:7, 6:15 Ezek. 22:1, 14:6 173 V. ISRAELS REMNANT AND RESTORATION Salvation of their souls
A. Waiting for the Promise of God 1Pet 1:10-11 1. their soul shall not suffer in Sheol Ps. 16:10-11 2. at death they were comforted Lk. 16:22,29 Mt. 12:40 Eph. 4:9
B. Now Completed at a Proper Time 1. Christ died on the cross Heb. 9:15 Act 2:22-28 1Tim. 2:6 2. Salvation of their soul is perfected Heb 10:10-12, 9:15 with New Testament believers now 1Pet. 1:9,10-11 Heb. 11:39-40 experiencing salvation 3. Old Testament saints are now in Eph. 4:8-10 Act 2:25-32 heaven after Christs resurrection Lk. 23:41-43 2Cor. 12: 3-4 with Christians who have died Rev 8:2-3, 6:9-11, 14:12-13, 18:20
C. Promised Restoration National & Spiritual 1. Israel regathered and restored Jer. 5:18, 8:20, 16:14-15, 24:5-7, to Yahweh 30:8-11, 31:10, 51:5 Is. 62,11:11- 16 Ezek. 11:14-20,20:33-34,41, 34:11-16, 37:21-28 Hos 2:16-20, 3:3-5 Joel 2:18-27 Ams 9:11-15 Zech 8:7-8, 13:7-9 Rom 11:1-10, 25-27 Rev 7:4-8
174 THE LAW AND THE COVENANTS
The Law of God and the Old Covenant was given to His people Israel. It showed and guided them how to live righteously before God. It was a covenant that God made with Israel that they should obey His commandments and therefore blessings shall come. But Israel broke the covenant. God now had a new covenant. He will write His Laws in our hearts. He will cause His Spirit to dwell in us so we can now obey Him. This was made possible when Christ was sent, died, resurrected and freed us from our sins and redeemed us from the requirements of the Law.
I. WHAT IS THE LAW Gods law exists and is settled in heaven Gen. 26:5 Ps. 119:89,160 Is. 40:8 Mt. 24:35 A. The Law of Moses Given to Israel and has 3 parts: Deut. 5:1-3 Ps. 147:19,20 1Kngs 2:3 1. Ethical law. The commandments Ex. 20:1-6 expressing the righteousness will of God 2. Civil law. The judgments governing Ex. 21 to 24:11 the social life of Israel 3. Ritual law. The ordinances governing Ex. 24:12, 31:18 the religious life of Israel
B. Wholeness and Unity of the Law 1. commandments and ordinances were Deut. 6:25 Ps 18:20-24, 32:1-2 complete and inseparable whole. One Neh. 10:29 Ezek. 45:17 is blameless when he makes a Lk 1:6 Phil. 3:6 reconciliation by bringing the required offering 2. the law refers to all the Deut. 4:2, 5:1,29,31-32 2Kngs 17:13 commandments, judgments and Mal 4:4 Mt 22:36 Lk. 1:6 1Cor. 14:21 ordinances given through Moses Gal. 5:1-3 to the Israelites.
C. The Ten Commandments The Ten Commandments is the first Deut. 4:13 covenant. God made an agreement with the Ex 24:1-12 people Israel and it is embodied in this Ten Commandments.
The Covenant Was: Ex 20:1-17 1. I am the LORD your God. You shall have no other gods before me. 2. You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on earth beneath or in the water under the earth. You shall not worship them nor serve them. 3. You shall not take the Name of the LORD your God in vain. 175 4. Remember the Sabbath Day, to keep it holy. 5. Honor your father and your mother. 6. You shall not murder. 7. You shall not commit adultery. 8. You shall not steal. 9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 10. You shall not covet your neighbors house, you shall not covet your neighbors wife or his male servant or his female servant or his donkey or anything that belong to your neighbor.
II. PURPOSE OF THE LAW A. Use of the Law 1. for Israels instruction Ex. 24:12 Deut. 5:1, 27:1-8 Lev. 4:27-31 2. added because of transgression Gal. 3:19,8-14,17-18 3. to manifest transgression Rom. 3:20, 4:15, 5:20, 7:7 4. made for the lawless and 1Tim. 1:9-10 rebellious 5. to be obeyed and lived by Lev. 18:5 Deut. 30:11-14, 6:25 Ezek 20:11 Rom. 10:5 Gal 3:11-12 6. the law is good if used lawfully 1Tim. 1:8 Mt. 7:12 Rom. 13:8-10 Js. 2:8-12 7. to lead us to Christ Gal 3:19, 23-24 Lk 24:44-47 Rom 15.4 l Cor 10:11 1Pet 1:10-12 Mt. 11:13 8. not to impart life Gal. 2:21, 3:21 9. made nothing perfect Heb 7:19 Rom 7:8-13 10. not observed anymore Eph 2:15 Col 2:14 Gal 4: 9-11
In the New Testament the disciples so as not to offend the believing Jews or any brother they appear to obey a part of the law. Not to be the cause for your brother to stumble is of higher value. Rom 14:1-6, 13-21 1Cor 10:23-33 Act 21:17-26, 15:1,5, 11, 19-21
III. REDEEMED FROM THE LAW A. Christ Fulfilled the Law Christ came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets and not abolish it. Mt. 5:17 1. Christ fulfilled the law Mt. 5:18,17 Rom. 10:4, 6:14 Jn. 1:17 Lk. 16:16 Gal 3:24, 4:4-5 2. all are shadows of the realities Rom. 3:25-26 Heb. 9:15, 11:39- to come 40, 10:1 Col. 2:16 Mk. 7:18-19 (Heb 4:1-10,14) 3. not under the law Rom. 7:6 Gal. 3:23-25, 4:8-16, 21 to 5:3, Js. 2:10 4. not justified Act 13:39, 15:1,5,11 Gal. 2:16, 5:4, 3:10-11, 21-26 Rom. 3:20-26, 9:30-32 5. Christ nailed it to the cross Eph. 2:15-18 Col. 2:13-14 Gal. 3:13 6. we cannot fulfill the law Js. 2:10 Gal. 3;10-13 Col. 2:14 7. have died from the law Rom. 7:1-6 Gal. 2:19 8. former commandment set Heb. 7:18-22, 8:6-9, 13 aside,new better covenant
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` B. Fulfillment of the Law 1. the law and the prophet is: a. treat people the same way you Mt. 7:12 Lk. 6:31 want them treat you 2. the law and the prophets depends on: Mt.22:40 a. love the LORD your God with all Mt. 22:37-38 Mk. 12:30 your heart, soul and mind b. love your neighbor as yourself Mt. 22:39 Mk. 12:31 3. Has fulfilled the law: a. love for neighbor Rom. 13:8 Gal 5:14 b. for this, you shall not commit Rom. 13:9-10 adultery, murder, steal and covet. Love does no wrong to his neighbor. Also is the fulfillment of the love Gal. 6:2 of Christ in the New Testament Through the Spirit in the New Jer 31:31-33 Ezek 36:26-27 Covenant Rom 8:1-2, 4
IV. THE LAW & THE COVENANTS A covenant is ordained for redemption of His people. Ps 111:9 God made Two Covenants: The First Covenant and Heb 8:7, 13 Second Covenant which is everlasting and the last. Heb 8:8-10 God made a new covenant when the old was broken. Jer 31:31-34
A. The Old Covenant 1. The Old Covenant was the Ten Commandments Deut 4:13 Heb 8:13, 9:1 Made to Israel Deut 4:1-10, 5:2-3 Jer 11:4-5 2. The Old Covenant was not perfect Heb 8: 7-9, 13 Those who offer are not perfect Heb 7:19-28 The offering is not perfect Heb 9:9, 12,10:1-6 a. Cannot take away sins Heb 10:3-4, 11 b. Cannot make perfect the believer Heb 7:19, 9:9-10, 10:1-2
B. The New Covenant The New Covenant is the Last Everlasting Is 55:3 Jer 32:40, 50:5 Ezek 37:26 Covenant of God to His People Heb 13:20 He promised a Redeemer Is 59:21, 20 1. The New Covenant is: Hell put His Laws in their hearts and Heb 8:10-13 Jer 31:31-34 minds, Hell be their God and theyll be His people, All will know the Lord. Remember their sins no more. The ministry of the Spirit in us. 2 Cor 3: 2-6, 7-8, 16-18 Phil 3:3 Hell put His Spirit in us. Is 59:21 Ezek 36:26-27 Eph 1:13 1Thess 4:8 2. The New Covenant is perfect The Spirit of God made the offer to Heb 9:14 God Himself, making it perfect. Christ, the Son of God was the perfect Heb 2:9-11, 7:26-28, 9:14, Offering. 10:10, 14, 18 177 The Blood of the Covenant and Mt 26:28 Lk 22:19-20 Heb 9:16 His Death Christ is the Guarantee and Mediator Heb 7:22, 24, 8:6, 9:15 of the New Covenant a. Took away our sins and there is Heb 8:10,12, 10:11-12, 16-17, forgiveness now 9:26 Rom 11:27 b. Makes the believer perfect Heb 9:11-12, 14, 10:1, 10,14 c. Makes the believer righteous, Is 59:21 Jer 31:31-34, 32:40 the Spirit dwelling Ezek 36:26-27 Heb 8:10, 10:16 Israel broke the first covenant Ps 78:10, 17, 21-22 Its dangerous not to heed and Heb 2:1-4, 10:26-31, 36-39 transgress against the new covenant.
C. The Two Covenants 1. In the Old Covenant Israel was under Rom 6:14 Jn 1:17 the law but in the new covenant we are under grace. 2. In the Old the letters were engraved 2Cor 3:2-3, 7-8 in the stones, in the New it is written by the Spirit of the God in our hearts, and the letter kills, the Spirit gives life. 3. In the New Covenant the person 2Cor 5:17 1Cor 6:17,15 becomes a new creation in Christ Rom 2:29 inwardly. 4. God reveals His covenant to him Ps 25:14 Gen 6:8-9, 17-18, 17:1-7 who fears Him and believes the Act 10:1-6, 24-47 gospel.
D. Understanding the Two Covenants Covenants are enacted through blood Heb 9:15-21 Lk 22:20 Mt 26:28 1. The First Covenant - Deut 4:13 Ex 24:1-12, 20:1-17 (The 10 Commandments) God had an agreement with Israel to obey the covenant but they broke it Ps 78:10 Jer 11:1-8, 22:9, 31:32 So God promised a New Covenant Jer 31:31-34 It was made when they broke the Heb 8:8-10 first covenant 2. The New Covenant Why a new covenant? He found fault with the First Covenant: Heb 8:7 a. They broke it Heb 8:8-9 b. those who offer were not perfect Heb 7:19-28 c. the offerings were not perfect Heb 9:9, 12, 10:1-6 d. cannot take away sins Heb 10:3-4, 11 (Jn 1:29) e. cannot make perfect the believer Heb 7:19, 9:9-10, 10:11-12 f. the Law is not of faith Gal 3:12 Rom 9:31-32 g. Law is spiritual, we of the flesh Rom 7:14 h. brings enmity between Jews Eph 2:15 and Gentiles i. weak Rom 8:3 Heb 7:18 j. cannot set free Act 13:39 k. power of sin 1Cor 15:56 l. brings death 2Cor 3:3, 6-7 Rom 7:9-13 178 m. brings wrath Rom 4:15 n. brings curse Gal 3:10
In the New Covenant God will write the Law in the hearts of the believer and not on the tabletof stones unlike the first covenant so we by the Spirit the requirement of the Law may be fulfilled in us. Rom 8:1-2, 4 , 7:14 2Cor 3:3-7
In the new Covenant through the Spirit we reap eternal life Gal 6:7-8
The Abrahamic Covenant The New Covenant was the Covenant /Promise God first made to Abraham and that inheritance shall be received through faith and not through the Law. The Law 430 years later was given because of transgression. Gal 3:16-19
That is why Jews and Gentiles benefit from the New Covenant: a. Promised made to Abraham all nations Gen 22:18 shall be blessed b. Through His seed which is Christ Gal 3:12-14 c. Jews and Gentiles are now one body, Eph 2:11-13 one new man Gal 3:28 d. The Law written in their hearts 2Cor 3:2-3, 7-8 e. They are now a people of God and Yahweh their God Rom 10:19-20 f. Their sins are remembered no more Act 13:38-39 Jn 1:29 1Jn 2:2 The Law came through Moses but grace and truth came through Christ Jn 1:16-17
Therefore the First Covenant was the Law of Moses and the New Covenant was the Promise God made earlier to Abraham that Inheritance- that is salvation, forgiveness and redemption for all men, all nations, Jews and Gentiles shall be through faith in His Son Jesus Christ. Gen 22:18
3. How the New Covenant is Effected a. Christ the seed of Abraham is the Heb 9:15 Dan 9:24-25 mediator b. Christ has to come, suffer and die first 1Pet 1:10-11 Heb 9:15-16 c. Christs blood has to be shed Mt 26:28 d. Christ has to resurrect from the dead 1Pet 1:3 1Cor 15:20-23
3. Differences of the Two Covenants:
First Covenant : New Covenant : set aside Heb 7:18 came after the Law Heb 7:28 old covenant 2Cor 3:14 new covenant Heb 9:15 Lk 22:20 former commandment Heb 7:18-19 second covenant Heb 8:7,6 obsolete Heb 8:13, 8-9 everlasting covenant Ezek 32:40 canceled Col 2:14 more excellent ministry Heb 8:6 taken out of the way Col 2:14 better covenant Heb 8:6, 7:22 nailed to the cross Col 2:14 better hope Heb 7:19 179 abolished Eph 2:15 better promises Heb 8:6 broken down Eph 2:15 put to death Eph 2:16
V. THE LAW & THE NEW TESTAMENT A. The Law in the New Testament 1. Law of Christ Gal 5:14, 6:2 Rom 13:8-10 Jn 13:34 Love is the fulfillment of the Law Mt 22:37-40 1Jn 2:7,10, 3:23 2. Law of Faith Jn 1:16-17 Rom 3:21-27, 10:6-10 Gal 3:1-2, 8, 13-14, 22 3. Law of Spirit Rom 8:2, 5-14, 7:6 2Cor 3:6 Gal. 5:16-18 Heb 8:10 4. Law of Liberty Js 1:21-25 Jn 8:31-32 Gal 2:4-5 Act 13:38-39 5. Law written in our hearts Jer 31:31-34 Heb 8:10-13 2Cor 3:2-3
B. The Commandments in the New Testament The Lord also gave commandments These were given to the Christians 1Cor 14:37 1Thess 4:2 2Thess 2:15 2Pet 3:2 1. Commandments to believe in the 1Jn 3:23 Lord Jesus and love another 2. Commandments how to walk and 1Thess 4:1 please God 3. Commandments how to conduct ITim 3:15 self in Gods house 4. Commandments how to conduct Col 4:5 self toward outsiders 5. Commandments to hold fast the Tit 1:9 word in accordance with the teaching 6. To engage in good deeds Tit 3:8, 14 7. Commandments to be just and right Is 42:1-4 Rom 10:1-8 with God 8. We are not to observe days, rituals, Gal 4:9-10,3,21 decrees, etc Col 2:16-17,14, 20-22
We are to keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1Tim 6:14
C. What to Keep in the New Testament In the New Testament we are commanded to remember the words spoken by the holy prophets and the commandments of our Lord and Savior spoken by the apostles. 2Pet 3:2 These words are composed of 2 things: Mt 28:19-20 1. The gospel Rom 1:1-2, 16:25-26 1Pet 1:10-11 1Cor 1:6, 23,18, 2:1-2, 15:1-14, 11 Lk 24:44-47 2. The commandments of Christ Jn 14:21, 15, 15:10 1Jn 5:3 2Jn 6,9 1Thess 2:13, 4:1-2 1Cor 14:37
180 WORDS OF THE PROPHETS
Prophets were sent by God for a purpose and a message. Through various times and ages man is called to acknowledge God and repent from his sins. The message of mans salvation and deliverance were proclaimed. Words from God Ex 7:1-2 Josh 1:1 Is 1:2 Jer 1:7 Earth Listen Ps 49:1-3 Is 34:1, 24:5-6 Jer 22:29
I. WORDS OF SALVATION A. Concerning Christ 1. Messiah Is 7:14, 9:2, 6-7 Mic 5:2 (Mt 1:23, 2:1) 2. God is our Salvation Is 12:2, 33:6 3. New Covenant Jer 31:31-34 Ezek 11:19-20 Is 44:1-5 Joel 2:28-29, 32 4. Atonement, Forgiveness Ezek 16:59-63, 36:33 Dan 9:24, 12:10 Is 53:10-11 Zech 3:8-9 5. Everlasting Covenant 2 Sam 23:2, 5 Is 51:6, 55:3, 61:8 Jer 37:40, 50:5 Ezek 16:60, 37:26 Ps 105:7-10 6. The Righteous Branch Jer 33:15-18, 23:5-6 Zech 3:8-10, 6:12-13 Is 11:1-5, 53:2 7. The LORD is our Righteousness Jer 33:16, 23:5-6 8. Root of Jesse Is 11:1-5, 10, 18:3 (Banner) Ps 80:15,17,19 9. Ruler of Israel Mic 5:2 10. Lion of the Tribe of Judah Gen 49:8-10 Heb 7:14 Rev. 5:5 11. The LORD, Our God Is 40:1-5 Jn 1:23 12. Cornerstone Is 28:16,18 13. Servant of the LORD Is 42:1-6, 49:1-3, 5-6, 8:12, 61:1-3 14. Suffering & Glory Is 52:13 to 53:12 Ps 22, 40:6-7 15. Prophets testify Act 3:18, 10:43 1Pet 1:10-11 Lk 1:77 16. Good News Is 52:7 Rom 10:15 17. Salvation for all Ps 107:1-3 Is 55:1-7, 56:3, 6-7, 65:1 Hos 1:10, 2:23 Zech 2:10- 111, 8:20-23 Mt 12:18-21, 21:42- 44 Act 11:18 Rom 9:23-26, 10:11-13, 15:9-12 Tit 2:11 1Pet 2:9-10
B. Concerning Man 1. Forgotten God Is 17:7-10, 26:10 Jn 1:10, 17:25 Rom 1:18-32, 2:4-5 2. Sinned & Rebelled Gen 6:11-12 Is 24:5-6, 59:1-8, 12-14
4. God not pleased with mans death Ezek 33:11, 18:3
II. WORDS OF INVITATION A. The Calling 1. Repent from evil Jon 3:6-10 Jer 8:6-7 Ezek 14:6, 18:30 Is 55:7 2. Turn to God Jer 3:12 Zech 1:3-4 Is 55:1-3, 6-7, 45:22 Mal 3:7 3. Seek the Lord Zeph 2:3 Is 55:1-3,6 2Chrn 14:4 Jn 6:27-29, 40 4. Acknowledge the LORD Hos 6:3, 6, 5:4 5. Rend your Heart Joel 2:12-13 6. Wash the evil in heart Jer 4:14 Is 1:16 7. Obey Jer 28:20 Deut 11:27-28 8. Uphold the word & carry them out Deut 27:26 Ezek 3:10 Rev. 1:3 9. Seek good not evil Ams 5:14 10. Sow righteousness Hos 10:12 11. Call & He will answer Jer 33:3 12. He will heal Hos 14:4 Jer 3:22 13. Hope in the LORD Jer 14:8, 23, 17:3 Ps 130:7, 71:5 14. Trust Him alone Is 12:2, 2:22, 26:3-4 Mic 7:5-7 Nah1:7
B. The Requirement 1. Fear, walk, love, serve, cling to Him Deut 10:12-13, 20 and keep His commandments 2. Repent and not reject the word of the Jer 8:6-9 Act 3:19 Lord 3. Obey His voice Jer 7:22-23 4. Do justice, love kindness, and walk Mic 6:7-8 humbly with God 5. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, for 1Cor 15:1-4 Act 16:30-31 He died for our sins, made Dan 9:24 Rom 5:8-10 Atonement and paid for our sins. Jn 20:31 He resurrected from death giving victory and providing eternal life and salvation for us.
182 PEACE
What the world needs is peace. Everyone looks for peace in the world, peace in society, peace in the family, and peace within oneself. God is the God of peace. Unless man learns to know Him and have peace with Him, he wont have peace.
I. WORLD WITHOUT PEACE We are in a world since its beginning looked for peace.
A. Troubled World 1. No peace in man 2Chrn 15.5 Ps 120.7 Is 59.7-8 2. World in distress 2Chrn 15.6 Mt 24.7 Jn 16.33
B. Cause of Trouble 1. Mans wickedness Is 48.22, 57.20-21,59.9-14 Deut 9.5 Rom 2.9 2. Devils work Jn 10.10 Act 10.38 1Jn 3.8,5.19 Rev 6.4 3. God inflicts on the wicked Ps 11.16 Prov 6.12-15, 12.21 1Kngs 22.18-23
II. WORD THAT GIVES PEACE The word of God shows the way of peace.
A. God 1. God of peace Rom 15.33, 16.20 2Cor 13.11 Phil 4.7,9 Philmn 3 1Thess 5:23 2Thess 3:16 Heb 13:20 2. He gives rest Lev 6.26 1Chrn 22.9 2Chrn 14.2-6, 15.15 Ps 29.11 Is 26.12 2Thess 3.16 3. Christ our peace Is 9.6 Mt 11.28-30 Jn 14.27, 16.33 Gal 1.3 Eph 2.14-17 Col 1.20 4. The Spirit of God Gal 5.22 Rom 14.17
B. Mans Choice 1. Submit to God Deut 30.15-19 Jb 22.21 Prov 3.2 Is 26.3 Rom 8.6 Js 4.7-8 2. Be at peace with God Jb 22.21 Act 10.36 Rom 5.1, 10.15 3. Do good Is 26.7, 48.22, 57.20-21 Ps 34.14, 85.10 4. Trust in the Lord Prov 3.5-6 Ps 37.3-5 Is 26.3-4
183 THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD
This is Gods righteousness not mans. It is Gods way and not mans way. The world and religions today all have established their own righteousness. They have made their own way to God but the Scripture made it clear what Gods righteousness is.
I. OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS A. Mans Righteousness 1. Mans ways seems right Prov 12:15, 14:12 2. Are filthy garments Is 64.6 3. Far from Gods righteousness Is 46.12 4. Because all have sinned Ps 143.2 Prov 20.9 Rom 3.9-10, 23
B. Gods Righteousness 1. His righteousness is salvation Ps 143.11 Prov 12.28 Is 46.13, 51.6,8, 56.1 Rom 1.16-17, 10.1-3 2. We shall be judge according His righteousness Ps 35.24, 96.13 3. The Law is observed and lived by Ezek 20:11 Rom 10.5 4. Righteousness not based on the Law Gal 2:21, 3:21-24 Rom 7:8-13 5. Based on faith in Christ, for salvation Rom 10.6-13 Gal 3.21-29
II. WAY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS A. Christ 1. Christs came and suffered on the Mt 3.15 Jn 4.34, 5.36, 17.4, cross 19.28,30 Ps 40.6-10 Jer 23.5-6 2. Christ the end of the law of Rom 10.4, 3.22-23 Gal 3.22 righteousness 1 Cor 1.30-31 2 Cor 5.21 2Pet 2.20.21 3. Christs act of righteousness Rom 5:17-21,6-10, 11.27 Heb 8.10-12 4. Christ moves in us Jn 15:4 Phil 1:11
B. The Gospel 1. Bring the message of the cross 1Cor 1.17-18, 23, 6, 2.1-2 Gal 6.14 Righteousness of God revealed Rom 1.16-17 2. Repent and put faith on Christ Mk 1.15 Act 20.20-21, 26.18 Lk 24.44-47 C. Faith in Christ 1. The righteousness of God Rom 10.1-4, 3.21-26, 9.30-33 Gal 3.22, 2.8, 24,11, 5.4,5, 2.16
D. The Scripture 1. Confirms 2Tim 3.15-16 Jn 5.39 Lk 24.44-47, 1.77-79
E. Pursue Righteousness 1. Live righteous lives 2Tim 2:21-22 184 Since we are made righteous in Christ 1Jn 2:29, 3:7 Rev 22:11 God wants us to live righteous lives.
III. EVERLASTING RIGHTEOUSNESS A. Forever 1. Gods righteousness is everlasting Is 51.6,8 Dan 9.24 Zech 3.8-9 2. Righteousness in Christ 1Cor 1.30, 6.11 Phil 3.9 Rev 7.13-14, 22.14 3. Everlasting Salvation Is 45.17-22 Jn 1.29 Heb 10.10-12
B Established 1. Believed and maintained by the Rom 3.27-28 Gal 5.4-5 Act 15:11 apostles 2. Believers have the same faith 2Cor 4.13 2Pet 1.1 Jde 3
C. Judgment 1. Believers Gal 2.16, 3.8, 24,11 Act 13.39 Rom 5.1, 3.24-25 Tit 3.7, 5 2. Unbelievers Gal 5.4 Col 2.19,22 2Tim 3.8 Heb 4.1-2 2Jn 9-11 3. The World 2 Thess 1.7-10, 2.12, 10,13-14 Rom 2.16 Rev 14.6, 9-13
185 FORGIVENESS
The greatest doctrine of the Bible to forgive, to pardon. It is the sum of all things that have been written and said. God forgiving and saving man. It is the reason Christ died for us.
I. DEFINITION OF FORGIVENESS
1. It is salvation. Lk 1.77, 7:48-50 2. It is redemption Eph 1.7 Col 1.14 Ps 130.8 3. Pardon from God Mk 2.5-10 Mt 6.15 Eph 2.4 Ps 51.1-2, 103.1-4, 130.3-4 4. Sins and lawless deeds not Heb 10. 17-18 Rom 4.7-8 remembered Is 43.25 5. Made alive spiritually Col 2.13 Eph 2.5 6. Possess eternal life 1Jn 5.9-13 Ps 16.8-11 7. Turn from the dominion of satan Act 26.18 Col 1.12-14 to God
II. WAY OF FORGIVENESS
1. The New Covenant of God Heb 10:16-18 Ezek 16:60, 62-63 2. Sin has to be reckoned Dan 9:24 Zech 3:9 a. Wages of sin is death Rom 6:23 Ezek 18:20 b. Christ died for our sins Rom 5:8, 8:3 1Pet 2: 24 Mt 20:28 c. He took it out of the way Jn 1.29 1Jn 3.5 Heb 9.26 Ps 103.12 Is 38.17 d. He was the reason, the sacrifice 1Tim 2.5-6 Heb 9:26,10-12 Is 1.18 e. The blood of the Lamb was shed Heb 9.22, 14,13.12 Mt 26.28 f. He destroyed the works of the devil 1Jn 3.8 Heb 2.14 3. Christ now is the redemption Eph 1.7 1Cor 1.30 Act 13.38 1Jn 2.12
III. APPLICATION OF FORGIVENESS
1. God requires three things for forgiveness and salvation. Repentance, faith in Christ and walking in truth are inseparable for one to experience Gods forgiveness and mercy Act 20.20-21 Mk 1.15 l Jn 1.6-9
a. Repentance Prov 28.13 Lk 13.3, 3.8, 24.47 Act 3.19, 20, 26, 11.18 2Cor 7.10 2 Tim 2.25 b. Faith in Christ Jn 3.36 Mt. 9.2 Mk 2.5 Lk 5.20 Act 10.43, 13.38-39 Rom 3.22-24 Gal 3.22 1Tim1.16 c. Walk in truth 1Jn 1.6-9 2 Jn 4 3 Jn 3 2Tim 2.18-19, 11-12 1Cor 15.1-2, 34 2Pet 1.5-11 186 2. God then receives you Ps 49.15 1Pet 1.21 Eph 4.32 He knows the heart Act 15.7-9, Rom 10.9-10, 13,15 3. You are given the Holy Spirit. Act 15.7-9, 2.38, 3.19-20 Eph 1.13 Washed and sanctified 1Cor 6.11 Tit 3.5 Jer 31.31-34 4. Great is His forgiveness Ps 103.1-4, 10-12 Is 1.18 1Cor 15.50-57
187 REDEMPTION
To redeem means to buy back , to purchase for His own. Without redemption there shall be no salvation, forgiveness, sanctification and everything pertaining to mans having eternal life. Because we are not worthy of all these things someone has to redeem us. We as debtors cant and dont have the ability to pay all our sins and transgressions. When the Redeemer came, He paid for the penalty of our sins. In Him we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Eph 1.7
I. REDEMPTION NEEDED 1. Man cannot redeem his soul Ps 49.7-9, 116.8 Jb 14.3-4 Is 43.25 Mt 19:25-26 Js 2:10 2. All have sinned and come Rom 3.23, 5.12 Gal 3.22 short of the glory of God Ps 143.2, 14.1-3, 51.3-4, 53.2-3 3. The devil and death has taken 1 Jn 5.19 Act 26.18 hold of him Ezek 18.20 Rom 6.23
II. REDEMPTION SOURCE 1. The LORD is the Redeemer Ps 19.14, 130.3-4, 7-8 Is 43.14, 44.6 2. God alone has the power to redeem Act 26.18 2Tim 1.10 1Jn 3.8 mans soul from death, hell and Satan Ps 30.3, 34.22, 49.15
III. REDEMPTION PROVIDED 1. Satan took the power Gen. 3.1-7 Rev. 12.9 Eph 2.2-3 Lk 19.10 1Jn 5.19 2. Christ took it back Heb 2.14-15 2Tim 1:10 1Jn 3.8 Rev 1.18 3. By His Blood Jer 4:14 Tit 2.14 1Cor 1.30 Gal 3.13, 4.5 Eph 1.7 1Pet 1.18 Rev 5.6,9 Heb 9.11-12, 14, 13.12 4. Man can now be a purchased Act 20.28 1Cor 6.19-20 possession Tit 2.14 1Pet 1.18
188 ETERNAL LIFE
Eternal Life is having the life of God. It is the absence of spiritual death. A life received and possessed now on earth from God. It is a gift and never earned by good works. It is the life of Christ. A result of life and fruit from the Spirit of God. A life that is abundant and blessed. It is a life of righteousness, goodness and faithfulness. Tit 1.2-3 1Tim 2.1, 3-6
Eternal Life is the mission of our Lord Jesus Christ and is the commandment of God His Father. Jn 12.44-50 Act 13:47
I. MEANING OF ETERNAL LIFE 1. Life of God Eph 4.18 1Jn 1.2 2. Life with God Jn 12.26 2 Cor 5.8 Phil 1.23 3. Life after death Mt 7.14, 18.8 1Tim 4.8 4. Life eternal now Jn 3.36, 5.24, 6.40, 47 1Jn 3.14, 5.11-13 5. Life forever Dan 12.2 Mt 25.46 Heb 7.16 6. Life absence of spiritual death Eph 2.1,5 Rev 20.13-15, 21.8 7. Life for the soul and body 1Pet 1.9 Rom 8.23 1Cor 15.51-57
II. NEED OF ETERNAL LIFE 1. Promise of Life Rom 1.2 Tit 1.2-3 2Tim 1.1 1Jn 2.25 2. Temporal Life Jb 6.11, 7.7 2Cor 5.4, 4.18 Js 4.14 3. Death of Life Lam 3.58 Ezek 18.20 Heb 9.27 Rom 3.9-10, 23 4. Destroyed Life Jn 10.10 Act 26.18 Heb 2.14-15 1Jn 5.19 III. SOURCE OF ETERNAL LIFE 1. Gods Way Ps 16.11 Jer 21.8 Act 2.28 Rom 10.1-3 2. Gods Words Jn 5.39-40, 6.63, 68, 12.49-50 Lk 24.44-47 3. Gods Power Jb 33.4 Mt 10.26-27 1Pet 1.4-5 2Pet 1.3 4. Christ is Life Eternal Jn 1.4, 5.25-26, 21, 11:25, 14:6, 17.2 1Jn 1.1-2 Col 3.4 Rev 1.18 5. Gained through Christ Jn 1.29, 3.16, 36, 5.24, 39-40, 6.47 Rom 5.6-10, 3.22-26, 6.23 Eph 1.7 2Cor 5.18-21 1Jn 2.2, 4.14, 9 6. Spirit of God Jn 4.14, 6.63, 7.38 Rom 8.10 2Cor 3.6 Gal 6.8 7. Not through Commandments Mt 19.16-26 Js 2.10 Rom 3.21, 27-28 Gal 2.21, 3.1-2, 11-12, 31 (Col 2.20-22 Mt 15.8-9) 8. True Knowledge of God and His Son Jn 17.3, 11, 5:23 1Jn 5.20, 1.2
189 IV. BENEFITS OF ETERNAL LIFE 1. Salvation Jn 3:16-17 Rom 6:23 Eph 2:8-9 Act 16:30-31 1Pet 1:9 2. Eternal Life now Jn 3:36, 5:24, 6:47, 20:31 1Jn 5:9-13 3. Righteousness of God Rom 3:21-26, 5:16-21, 9:30-33, 10:3-4 1Cor 1:30 2Cor 5:21 Gal 3:21-22 Phil 3:9 4. Righteous lives Rom 8:3-4, 10-11, 6:2,13-14, 18,22-23, 14:17 Eph 4:23-24, 5:8-9 Phil 1:11 1Pet 2:24 2Pet 1:3 1Jn 3:5-9 Rev 1:5 5. With the Lord at Death 2Cor 5:6-8 Phil1:21-24 Lk 23:42-43 2Cor 12:1-4 Rev 2:7, 6:9-11, 19:1-6
V. RECEIVING ETERNAL LIFE 1. Hear and believe the Gospel 2Tim 1.8, 2.8 1Cor 1.6, 2.1-2, 15.3 Mk 1.15, 16.15 The Testimony of God 1Jn 5.9-13 Jn 3.16, 36, 5.24, 20.31 Christ died on the cross for us 1Cor 2.8 Phil 2.8 Heb 2.9, 9.12, 15, 10.10-12 1 Pet 2.24 2. Repent and turn from your sins Lk 13:3 Act 2:38, 11:18 2Cor 7:10 3. Trust and have faith in Christ Jn 3:16, 5:39-40, 6:40 Act 13:38-39, 20:20-21 4. Obey God Jn 3:36, 8:51, 10:27-28 Mt 7:21-23 1Jn 2:17 5. Not continue in sin Rom 6:12, 21-23 Gal 6:7-8 Heb 6:4-6, 10:26-27 2Pet 2:20-22 1Jn 5:16-17
190 NEW BIRTH
New Birth is an act of God when a person believes from his heart after hearing the Gospel of Christ that He was crucified, died and resurrected for our sins, repents and puts his faith in Christ and receives Him as Lord and Savior. God regenerates, renews him spiritually, makes him a child of God through His Spirit giving him eternal life. Jn 3:3-21 1Pet 1:3, 23
It is a spiritual birth. It is being SAVED. Jn 1.12-13, 3.5-8 2Thess 2:13-14 It is being FORGIVEN 1Jn 5.1 Act 26.18 Col 1.12-14 Gal 6.15 Eph 1.13
Genuine christian experiences new birth Mt. 28.19-20 Mk 1.15 Eph 1.13 2Thess 2.13-14 Tit 3.5-6 Act 11.26
I. CAUSE OF NEW BIRTH 1. Through the Word of Truth, Js 1.18 1Pet 1.23 Col 1.5 Eph 1.13 The Gospel 1Cor 4.15 2Thess 2.13-14 2. God through the Spirit Jn 1.13, 3.6, 7.39 Act 15.7-9 1Cor 6.11 Gal 4.29, 6 Tit 3:5-7 1Pet 1.2 3. Through Christ Jn 1.12-13, 3:14-17 1Pet 1.3 Eph 1.5 4. Through Repentance Jn 3.19-21, 1.9-13 Act 2.38, 3.19, 26, 22.16 Lk 3.13 5. Through faith in Christ Jn 1.11-13, 3:9,14-17,12.36 Gal 3:26 Col 2:12-13 1Pet 1.3, 21-25 1Jn 5.1 He records those who were born Lk 10.20 Ps 87.1-7 Rev. 20.15, 21.27 spiritually and knows Him
II. EVIDENCE OF NEW BIRTH 1. Believe Jesus as the Son of God Mt 16.16-17 Jn, 1:29, 4.25, 42, 8.24, and the Savior of the world 11.25-27 1Jn 5:1, 4-5, 4.15, 14, 2:2, 22 2. Not continue in sin, is righteous 1Jn 3.4-10, 5.1, 4-5, 18, 2.29 3Jn 11 1Pet 2.24 3. Love for God and brethren Jn 13.35 1Jn 4.7, 5.1-3, 3.23 4. Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Gal 3.26, 4.6 1Jn 4.16, 13 Rom 8.9, 16, 14 5. Hear Gods word Jn 8:47, 17.6, 8 1 Jn 4.6 2Jn9 6. Speak Gods Word 2Cor 4.13 Col 3.16 7. Keep Gods Word Jn 8.31 Phil 4.9 1Jn 1.6, 2.4-6, 3.6, 3.6, 18, 22, 24 8. Changed lives Mt. 7. 15-20, 12.33-37 2 Cor 5.17 9. We come to know Him 1Jn 1.6, 2.3-6, 3.5-10, 24, 4:6,7-8, 12, 16, 14-15, (5.2) 10. Renewed mind Rom 12:1-2 Eph 2:2-3, 4:22-24, 17-32 Tit 3:5 11. Good works Jn 3:21 Eph 2:10 Phil 1:11 1Thess 1:3 2Thess 2:11
191 III. RIGHT NEW BIRTH Jn 3.3,5 Speaks of being born again, born of water and Spirit.
A. What is it? Being born again is to be born into the family of God. It is a spiritual act of God the Father through the Holy Spirit and His word. As one hears the gospel, repents and puts his faith in His Son, he is born spiritually. Act 15.7-9 1Pet 1:23-25 Gal 3:1-2, 26 2Thess 2.13-14
1. Being born of water is being born Jn 3.5 Js 1.18 1Pet 1.23 through water (spiritual) by Eph 1.13 preaching of the gospel. 2. It is not physical water but the word of Eph 5.26 Tit 3.5 Jn 6.63, 15.3 God working through the Holy Spirit 1Cor 6.11 who washes the repentant believer through the gospel and cleanses him. It is spiritual cleansing or washing. An immaterial cannot be brought forth by a material. 3. The living water is spoken of the Holy Jn 7.38-39 Spirit. 4. The Spirit refers to being born of and by Jn 3.5-8, 1.12-13 the Spirit of God and is spiritual birth. 5. It is regeneration and renewal by the Act 26.18 Col 3:10-11 Holy Spirit. Tit 3.5 1Pet 1.2-3 Rom 15.16 2Thess 2.13-14 1Cor 6:11,17 6. We become children of God, adopted Jn 1.12-13 1Jn 3.1 Eph 1.5 sons Rom 8.23 Gal 3.26
Therefor, regeneration is new birth, being born again, born of the Spirit, born from Above, born of God Jn 3:3-8 1Jn 5:1 Born again is being born as a child of God through faith in Christ Jn 1.12-13, 12:36 Gal 3:1-2,26
B. What it is not? 1. It is not baptism. Baptism buries us with Christ Rom 6.3-8 2. Believers experience new birth even Eph 1.13-14, Tit 3.5 before baptism 2Thess 2.13-14 Act 10.43-48, 11.14-18, 15.7-11
C. The RIGHT ORDER of being born-again: Lacking these is not genuine new birth: 1. Gospel of Christ first preached and Mk 1. 15 1Cor 15.1-4, 11, 1.17- heard, the Son of Gods finished work of 18, 23 Js 1.18 salvation. (Teaching church doctrines first is not 1Pet 1.23 Col 1.5, 23 Eph 1.13 the way and worst if the gospel is not 2Thess 2.13-14 Gal. 3.1-2 preached). Rom 1:16
192 2. Believer now repents and believes in Rom 10.8-13 Mk 1.15 the gospel and the Lord Jesus Christ. Act 3.19, 26, 15.7, 11.14-17, Calls amd accepts Him in prayer and faith. 16.30-31 Jn 1.12-13 3. God regenerates through the Holy Spirit Jn 1.13 Epn 1:12-13, 2:5, 8 through faith in Christ. Tit 3.5 Act 15.7-9 1Cor 6.11 Col 2:12-13 1Pet 1.2-3 4. Only then, water baptism is applied Act 2.38, 10. 43-48, 15.7-9 and it becomes genuine.
D. How can these things be? When Jesus said to Nicodemus that he must be born again of the Spirit he asked, How can these things be? Jesus answered that God loved the world and gave His Son and all who believe shall have eternal life and not perish.
Jesus died and resurrected for our new birth Jn 3:14-16 1Pet 1:3 Through faith in Him by the gospel we are Jn 3:16 1Pet 1:3, 8-9, 23-25 born again Gal 3:1-2, 26, 4:6 2Thess 2:13-14 Gods will to give new birth to those who received the Son of God Jn 1:11-13 Jn 12:36 Gal 3:26
IV. NEW CREATION IN NEW BIRTH What matters is a new creation not religion nor belief on set of commandments or doctrines. Gal 6.12-16 Tit 3.5 1Pet 1.3 Heb 8.8-11 Jer 31.33 1. New Creation in Christ 2Cor 5.17-21 1Cor 1.30, 6.17, 15 Reconciled to God, forgiven, Col 3.10-11 made righteous 2. New heart by the Spirit 2Cor 3.3, 6 Rom 2.29, 7.6 3 Regeneration and renewing by the Tit 3.5 2Thess 2.13 Eph 1.13 Holy Spirit 4. By the New Covenant Jer 31.31-34, 32.40 Ezek 36.26-27 Heb 8.10, 10.16 5. True Circumcision Rom 2.29 2Cor 3.3,6 Col 2.11,13 Phil 3.3 6. Real Jew or Israelite, children of God Rom 2.29, 9.6-8 Gal 3.22,7 7. Christ in you Gal 3.26, 4.6 Rom 8.9 Eph 3.17 2Cor 13.5 8. Only then you keep Gods Ezek 36.26-27 Heb 8.10, 10.16 commandments 1Cor 7.19 Rom 8.1-4 9. Righteousness will be your fruit Mt 7.17-18 Rom 7.4-6 1Pet 2.24 Phil 1.11 Jn 3.6-8, 21 10. Good works and words will come Mt. 12.33, 35 Eph 2.10 Phil 2.13 from you. 2Thess 2.16-17 Tit 2.14
193 GRACE OF GOD
Grace is an act of God and comes from Him alone. It is His kindness, love, goodness and mercy toward sinners. It is the divine favor given to man as a result of the righteousness made by our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross. When sin abounds because of unrighteousness, grace abounded more because of the obedience of Christ. It is by grace that we are saved and by grace that we received all the spiritual blessings in Christ.
I. MEANING OF GRACE 1. Grace is a divine unmerited favor given Gal 1.15 1Tim 1.12-15 to a man, once unworthy to be made worthy. 2. God reaching man and man responding 2Thess 2.13, 16-17 to Him through faith in deed and word. 3. Undeserving love and salvation God Eph 1.7,13 gives to a repentant sinner 4. Not on the basis of deeds which we Tit 3.5 Rom 11.6 have done but according to His mercy the washing of regeneration and re- newing of the Holy Spirit 5. Through the work of Christ on the cross 2Tim 1.9-10 6. Grace is a gift Jn 4.10 Rom 5.15, 6.23 Eph 2.8 1Pet 3.7 7. Grace is not earned by works Rom 4.4, 11.6
II. UNDERSTANDING GRACE 1. From God Act 14.3 Tit 2.11, 3.5 Heb 4.16 2. Brought by Christ Jn 1.14-17 Rom 5.15, 17, 16.24 Philmn 25 2Cor 13.14 3. Brings Salvation Act 15.11 2Cor 4.15 Eph 2.8,5 2Tim 1.9 Tit 2.11 4. Believe through it Act 18.27 Rom 4.16 5. By faith Rom 4.16, 5.2 6. Justifies us Rom 3.24 Tit 3.7 7. Favor in us Gen 6.8 Ex 33.17 Lk 2.40 Eph 6.24 8. Not fall short of it Rom 6.14 2Cor 6.1 Gal 5.4 Heb 12.14-17 Jde 4 9. Continue in grace Act 13.43 1Pet 5.12 2Pet 1.2, 3.8 10. Gives strength 2Cor 12.9 2Tim 2.1 Heb 2.18, 4.15-16, 13.9
III. WORK OF GRACE It is God working Phil 2.13, 1.11 Rom 7.6 Eph 2.8,10 Showed the work of grace Tit 2.11-14 1. Brings salvation Tit 2.11 Act 15.11 Eph 2.8,5 2. Instructs us to be godly and Tit 2.11-12 2Cor 6.1, 7.1 live righteously 3. Grace reigns through Rom 5.21, 6.1-2, 12-15, 20-22 righteousness 194 4. Redeem a people zealous for Tit 2.14 Heb 2.9 1Pet 2.24 good deeds 5. Look unto Jesus Tit 2.13 Gal 2.21 1Pet 1.13 Jn 6.40 6. Through His word Act 14.3, 15.7, 20.32 2Pet 3.18 Heb 13.9 7. Grace abound more Rom 5.20, 6.14 Eph 2.7 8. Grace working in us 1Cor 15.10 1Pet 5.10
195 THE KINGDOM OF GOD
The Kingdom of God is Gods domain and sovereignty in the heavens and the earth. He reigns over all and is above all. It is where God reigning over the hearts and lives of His people. It is righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. A kingdom that is contrary and advances against the forces of darkness. A kingdom of power of the Son of God which began when He came on earth and shall have its fulfillment and consummation when He comes again. The Kingdom of God on earth with its righteous kings that rule, conquer and dominate all other kingdoms. Ps 22:28, 103:19, 145:13 Is 9:6-7 Dan 7:13-14 The Kingdom of God preached Act 1.3, 8.12, 19.8, 28.23, 31
I. KINGDOM OF GOD A. Spiritual Kingdom Jn 3.3, 5-6 Rom 14.17 Lk 17.21 of the LORD 1Chrn 29.11 Ps 22.28 the Father Mt 6.10, 13.43, 26.29 1Thess 2.12 and the Son Mt 16.28 Lk 22.30, 23.42 Jn 18.36 Col. 1.13 Rev 1.6, 9 in the Holy Spirit Lk 17.20-21 Rom 14.17-18 1Cor 4.20 that cannot be shaken Heb 12.28 Rev 5.9-10 Kingdom of God & Christ Jn 18.36 Col 1.13 Mt 6.9-10 Rev. 11.15, 12.10
Entering the Kingdom You have to enter the Kingdom. Mk 4.11 1Cor 5.12 Col 4.5 1Thess 4.12 There are those who are outside 1Tim 3.7 1. Through New Birth Jn 3.3-18, 1.12-13 2Thess 2.13 Tit 3.5 1Pet 1.3, 23-25 2. Repentance and Belief Lk 16.16 Mk 1.15 Mt 13.19, 23 Col 1:4-5, 13 Act 20:21, 26.18 in the Gospel (Faith in Christ) Rom 5.1-2 Heb 2.1-3, 4:1-3, 6, 3:18-19 Gal 3:26, 4:6
C. Existence of the Kingdom 1. God reigning over His people Lk 17.20-21 Rom 14.17-18 2. From OT saints to the NT saints Lk 13.28-29 Rev 1.6, 9,11.15
II. KINGDOM OF SATAN Two kingdoms seen Mt 13:18-23, 36-43 Lk 11:17-22
A. Devils Kingdom Mt 12.25-26 Lk 4:5-6 w/ 1Jn 2:15-16 Js 4:4 Jn 12.31, 14.30, 16.11 2Cor 4.4 1. Sons of his Kingdom Mt 8.12 Eph 2.2 1Jn 3.7-8, 5.19
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B. Activity in his Kingdom 1. Lies, deception, wickedness Jn 8:44 Mt 12.43 Act 10.43 2Cor 4.4 Eph 2.1-3 w/ 4.27-31, 32 2Thess 2.9-12 Rev 20.8
C. End of his Kingdom Jn 16.11 Lk 10.19-20 Rom 16.20 1. Satan destroyed Rev 11.15, 12.10
III. KINGDOM CHARACTER A. The Kingdom of God is here Lk 17.21 Rom 14.17 It is preached after John the Baptist Lk 16.16 Mk 1.15 We have a King Ps 2.1-6 Jer 10.7 Mt 25.34 Jn 18:36-37 Rev 17.14 1. Eternal Ps 145.13 Heb 12.28 Lk 1.33 Dan 4.3 2. Majestic Ps 145.12 3. Righteousness, Peace & Joy Rom 14.17-18, Ps 45.6 w/ Heb 1.8 4. Power over Satan Act 26.18 Mt 6.13, 12.28 Lk 9:1-2, 10.17-20, 11:20, 17.20- 21 w/ 1Cor 4.20 2Cor 10.4 2Pet 1.3 5. Fruit of Life and Righteousness Mk 4.30-32 Lk 13.18-21 Gal 5:22-23 6. The Holy Spirit lives and governs Jn 7:38 Rom 8:1-2, 14-17 Gal 5:16-18, 25 1 Thess 4:7-8 Act 1:8 Mt 12:28 7. Grows Mt 13:31-32 Act 6:4-7, 12:24
B. Being Great in the Kingdom 1. Keep and Teach His words Mt 5.19 2. Faith in the LORD Mt 8.5-11 3. Least for the sake of Christ Lk 9.46-48 4. Serve the LORD Lk 22.24-30 5. Overcoming, ruling and dominating Rev 12.10-11, 14.12 Jn 14.21, 23 in the Kingdom 1Jn 4.4, 2.14 b
C. The Kingdom of Heaven 1. The Christian profession wherein Mt 13.24-30, 36-40, 41,47-49, the Kingdom of God is composed of 25:31-46 true believers and wherein false believers comes out also to be separated in the last day. 2. It is the greatest find on earth Mt 13.44, 45-46
197 IV. KINGDOM COMING A. The Coming King 1. He is coming Mt 25.31-34 Jn 14.1-3 Act 1.11 Rev. 1:7 2. His Kingdom will come Rev 11.15, 12.10 3. Confirmed by Signs Mt 24.3-12 4. Will reign 1,000 years and forever Rev 19:1-6, 20.4 Dan 2.19-22, 7.13-14
B. Our Readiness for the Kingdom 1. He should find us doing Mt 24.45-51 Lk 12.42-46 Prov 24:11-12 2. Not soil our garments Is 63.8 Eccl 9.8 Lk 12.35 Rev 3.3-5 3. We shall be changed 1Jn 3.2 1Pet 5.4 Mt 24.29-31 1Thess 4.16-17
C. The Power of the Kingdom 1. The wicked, Satan and his angels Mt 25: 31- 32 2Thess 1:5-10, 2:8 shall be destroyed Dan 7.11-12 Rev 19.20, 20.11-15 2. The kingdom of this world has Dan 2:44-45 Rev 11:15, 12:10 become His kingdom
198 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
The Church of Jesus Christ is the church of God which is the body of our Lord Jesus Christ of whom He is the Foundation, Head and Cornerstone, composed of all regenerated, born again Christians called to be saints through the gospel and who were appointed to eternal life, repented, believed in Him, not continued in sin, obeyed and where the Spirit dwelt, for which Christ also will return. Mt 16:18 1Cor 1.2, 12.27, 3.11 1Pet 1:3, 23 Col 1.18 Eph 3:6 Act 13.48 1 Jn 3.8,9 Heb 5.9 Tit 3:5 Eph 2.20
Preaches the true gospel (Christ crucified) and upholds the testimony of God. 1Cor 1.23, 18, 15.1-11 1Jn 5.9-13
I. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Ekklesia, an assembly of called out ones 1Pet 2.9-10 Kuriakon, belonging to God 1Cor 6.19-20 Believers, we are Gods house, His house Heb 3.6 1Tim 1.1 1Cor 15.12,17 Gods building, temple 1Cor 3.9,16 Eph 2.20-22 Col 2.7 1Pet 2.5 The Saints 1Cor 1.2 Col 1.2 Act 9.13 Eph 1.1, 2.19 Rom 1.7 Ps 16.3
A. Marks of a True Church 1. Confesses Jesus Christ has come 1Jn 4.1-3, 1.1-2 Jn 1.1-4, 14 in the flesh. Phil 2.5-8 Heb 10.5 (From heaven to earth) Jn 3.13,31-32, 6:38,62,64a, 8.23-24, 16:27-31 Rom 10.6 1Cor 15.47, 2.8 Eph 4.10 2. Preaches the gospel first Mk 1.15, 13.10, 16.15-16 Mt 24.14 Gal 1.6-9 Col 1.5-6 Eph 1.13 Phil 1.5 1Cor 1.2, 23,18, 15.1-2, 11 1Thess 1:5 a) Jesus Christ, Him Crucified Act 5.42, 8.5, 35, 9.20, 11.20, 18.5, 25, 26.22-23 1Cor 1.23, 18, 2.1-2, 15.1-4, 11,5.7 Eph 5.2 Gal 3.1-2, 1.15-16, 8-9 b) The Testimony of God 2Tim 1:8, 2:8 1Tim 2.6 1Cor 1.6, 2.1-2 2Cor 4.2-3 1Jn 5.9-13, 2.19, 20-26, 2:2, 4.14, 1.1-4 Act 10.42- 43, 13.38-39 3. Holds the Doctrines of Christ Mt 28.19-20 1Jn 4.6 2Jn 9-11 Jn 12:48 1Cor 14.37-38, 1.2, 4.6, 16 1Thess 2.13-14, 3.14 Rev 1:3, 22.18-19 a) According to the gospel Gal 1.6 Rom 16.17 2Cor 11.4 1Tim 1.3, 10-11, 6.3, 4.1 1Pet 2.1-2
199 b) The Truth Jn 8.47, 18.37 1Cor 15.1-4, 11 1Jn 4.1,6 4. New Creation 2Cor 5.17 a) Experienced New Birth Jn 3:3-5 Tit 2.14, 3.5 2Thess 2.13-14 Gal 6:15 Js 1:26-27 1Pet 1.3, 23 Col 2:8, 20-23, 1:4, 8-10 b) Changed lives Ezek 36.26-27 Jer 31.31-34, 32.40 Heb 8.8-12, 10.16-17 Mt 7.15-20, 12.33
B. The Church of God 1. Composed of all believers who 1Cor1.2, 23, 18 Tit 3.5 1Pet 1.3, experienced new birth, sanctified 23 2Thess 2.13- 14 Act 26.18 by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel Col 1.12-13, 23, 25 Eph 2.8-10,19 2. Christ in them Jn 1.12-13 2 Cor13.5, 11 Rom 8.9 Gal 3.26, 4.6 Eph 3.17 1Jn 5:11-12 3. Christ the Head, the Foundation and Mt 16.18 Col 1.18-19 Eph 1.22, the Cornerstone 2:20, 5.23 1Cor 3.11 1Pet 2.5-6 4. Part or member through the gospel Eph 1.13, 3.6, 4.4 1Cor1.17-18, 23, 15.1-4,11 1Jn 1.1-4 Gods way of calling 1Cor 1:9 Col 1.22-25 Rom 1.1-4,16 2 Thess 2.13-14 Heb 4.1-3 5. Entrance through Act 20.21, 2.38, 3.19-20 Mk 1.15 Repentance Heb 4.1-3, 5-6, 11, 3.18 Faith in Christ Heb 4.1-3, 3.18-19,6 Rom 5.1-2 Mk 1.15 Are baptized Rom 6.3-8 Col 2.12, 13 Gal 3.26-27 Act 8.35-38, 10:43-48 6. God adds believers saved Act 2.38-39, 41,47, 5.14 1Cor 12.3, 18,1.30 1Pet 2.6, 9-10 7. The righteous are planted Ps 92.12-15 1Cor 15.12-13, 1.2 Col 2.6-7, 19 8. Joined to Christ 1Cor 6.17, 12.13 Rom 7.4 Eph 2.15-16 9. Accepted by God 1Pet 1.21 Gal 4.8-9 1Cor 1.30 2Cor 1.21 10. Began at the time of Christ Mt 16.18, 28.19-20 Act 20.28 and did not cease 1Cor 10.32 Eph 3.10, 21 Rev 22:16-17 11. Whom Christ will return Jn 14.1-3 Act 1:11 1Thess 1:10 Heb 9:28 12. Whom God will save Eph 5.23 1Cor 1:2,18, 15:1-2,11 2Thess 1:8-10
C. One Body The whole body is called the Act 20.28 1Cor 1.2, 10.32, 11.22, Church of God 15.9 Gal 1.13 2Thess 1.4 1. Body of Christ Eph 4.4-6, 5.30 Col 1.18,24, 3.15 1Cor 12.4-5, 14, 27, 12.13 Act 2.47 Rom 12.4-5 Gal 3.26-28
200 Through many but one Act 10.35, 2.39 Mk 9.38-30 Rom 12.5 1Cor 1.2,10.17, 12.12,14 Gal 3.28 2. Household of God 1Tim 3.15 Heb 3.6, 10.21 1Cor 3.16 1Pet 2.5 3. The Spirit dwells Heb 3.6 1Cor 6.19, 3.16 2Cor 6.16 Eph 2.20-22 Gal 3.26, 4.6 Rom 8.9 4. Christ the Creator is the Head Col 1.15-23, 2.10 1Cor 12.27 Eph 1.20-23,4.15-16, 5.23
D. Foundation 1. Christ is the Foundation Is 28.16 Mt 16.18, 21.42 1Cor 3.11 1Pet 2.5-6 2. Apostles and prophets establish Rom 15.19-21 1Cor 3.6,10-15, 4.15 1Pet 2.6-7 Eph 2.20 3. All Churches of God are in Christ 1Thess 1.1.2.14 2Thess 1.1 1Cor 1.2,30 4. The Church of God has been laid 1Cor 3.11 Eph 2.20 on Christ
E. Name 1. Bears and carries His Name 2Chrn 7.14,16 Jn 17.11-12, 26, 2Tim 2.19 2. Called by different Names Act 11.26, 9.2, 22.4, 24.14, 1Cor 1:2,10:32 1Thess 1.1,2.14 2Thess 1.1 1Tim 3.5,15 Rom 16.16 Gal 1.2, 22 3. Whole body is called the Act 20.28 1Cor 1.22, 10.32, 11.16,22, church of God. 15.9 2Cor 1.1 Gal 1.13 2Thess 1.4 The Name alone doesnt make it a Gal 1.6-9 2Cor 11.4, 13 true church for there are false christs, false apostles and prophets and today false churches. 4. The true church of God proclaims 2Thess 1.4,2.13-14 Heb 3.6 the one true unchanging only gospel Col 1.5-6, 25, 28, 23, and testimony of God concerning 1Cor 1.2, 6, 2.1-2, 15.1-4, 11 Christ which is first preached.
F. Builder 1. God Ps 127.1 Act 14.3, 2.47 Col 1.12-13 He is the Owner 2Cor 1:21-22 Eph 1:13-14, 5:23, 29- 30 1Cor 6:19-20 God causes its growth 1Cor 3.9 Col 2.19 2. Christ Zech 6.12-13 Mt 16.18 Heb 12.2 Rev 1.6 It is built upon a Foundation Christ Mt 16.18 1Cor 3.11 Eph 2.19-22 3. Through His servants 1Cor 3.5,6-10, 4.15 Act 16.5 Established by the Gospel Prov 24.3-4 Rom 15.16-21 2Cor 10.14-16 1Thess 1:1, 5 2Thess 2.13-14 The builders are one, 1Cor 3.7-9 Mk 16.20 1Cor 16:20 Gods co-builders Col 4.12,17 Act 11.19-21 Rom 10.4-16 It is the work of the LORD 1Cor 15:58, 16:10 201
G. Ruler 1. Headed by Jesus Christ, through the Col 1.18 Jn 16.13-15 1Cor 14.37 Holy Spirit and His written Word 2Thess 3.14 2Pet 3.1-2 2. Served and ruled by Five-fold Eph 4.11-12 1Cor 12.28 Ministry gifts. Apostles, prophets, 2Pet 3.1-2 1Tim 5.17 Evangelists, pastors and teachers 1Thess 5.12-13 a) Application - Feeders are leaders 1Tim 5.17 Heb 13.7,17 - Poimen- pastor/shepherd Jn 21.16-17 1Pet 5.1-2 - Prebusteros- elder 1Pet 5.1 2 Jn 1 Tit 1.5 - Episkopos overseer/bishop Act 20.28 1Tim 3.1 Phil 1.1 b) Authority - Authority comes from the Lord Mt 28.18-20 Rom 10.15 Jesus Christ and the word of God 2Tim 2.2 2Thess 2.13-15 - The leaders are in authority 1Pet 2.25, 5.4 2Pet 3.1-2 1Tim5.17 under one Shepherd- Jesus Christ 1Thess 5.12-13 Jn 23:10 - These ministers are all one 1Cor 3.5,8 2Cor 8.23-24 Eph 4.11-12 - Pastors (Elders) oversee and take Act 20.17,28-29 1Tim 5.17 care of the church Tit 1.5,7 - No single leader rules on his own 1Tim5.17 Heb 13. 7,17, 24 1Pet 5.1-3 Tit 1.5 - The Lord hates ruling on our own Jer 5.30-31 Zeph 3.4 Mal 2.1, 7-9 - Leadership in other churches are 1Cor 16.15-16, 3.9-10,14 recognized Heb 13.7,17,24 2Cor 10.14-16 Gal 2.9 2 Jn3 - An elder is a pastor and overseer 1Pet 5:1-2 2Jn 1 Phil 1:1 not a deacon or member Tit 1:5-9 c) Accountability - Doctrinal matters are confirmed Act 15.1-2, 6, 16.4 by all apostles and elders (pastors) Scriptures the final authority Is 8:20 1Cor 4:6, 14:37 2Jn 9 - Are accountable of their souls Heb 13.17 Js 3.1 - The apostles, prophets, evangelists Act 13.1,2-3,16.1-2, 18.1,5, 23 and teachers edify and build up Eph 4:11-14 the body of Christ 3. The Ministers are Servants and Leaders 1Cor 3.5,4.1 2Cor 6.1, 3.3, 4.5 1Thess 3.2 Col 1.25, 28-29 4.10-11 Heb 13.7, 17 Servants are equal and one 1Cor 3.4-5, 8 Act 13.2, 15.4,6 Gal 2.9 Heb 13.24 1Thess 3.2 Servants are recognized 1Cor 16.15-16 2Cor 8.23-24 and received Act 18.24, 27 1Thess 5.12 3Jn 9-10 There are women servants who Ps 68.11 Is 3.12 Joel 2.28-29 preach the good news to Act 21.9 Rom 16.3,12 unbelievers, are workers Phil 4.3 but not allowed to oversee church 1Cor 14.34-38, 26 nor exercises authority or teach 1Tim 2.12-14, 3.1-2, 4-5 over man 202
God is a God of order and we should have 1Cor 11.1-3 Eph 5.23 order in the family and the church. 1Tim 2.13, 3.4-5
H. Nature The Church is a: 1. Fellowship Act 2.42 1Cor 1.9 2Cor 13.14 2. Family Gal 6.10 Heb 2.11 1Tim 5.1-2, 3.4-5 Jn 1.12 3. Body 1Cor 12.27 Eph 1.22-23, 5.23 Col 1.18, 2.19 4. Flock Mt 26.31 Lk 12.32 Act 20.28 Jn 10.27, 21.16-17 5. Temple of God 1Cor 3.16, 6.9 2Cor 6.16 Eph 2.21-22 6. Kingdom Heb 12.28 Rev 1.6, 5.9-10 7. Priesthood 1Pet 2:5,9 Rev 1:6, 5:10 8. Bride, the wife Is 54.5 Hos 2.19-20 Rev 19:7, 21:2,9
I. Kingdom 1. Kingdom of Heaven Mt 4.17, 13.24-30, 36-43, 31-50 2. Kingdom of God Lk 17.20-21 Rom 14.17-18 1Cor 4.20 3. And of the Son Col 1.12-13 Mt 16.28 Jn 18.36 Lk 22.29-30 4. Church is a kingdom Rev 1.6, 5.9-10
J. Purpose 1. Give glory to God Is 43.21 Jer 13.11 1Cor 10.31 Eph 3.21 2Thess 1.12 Rev 1.4-7 2. Live in love, holiness, unity Heb 10.24, 12.14 1Pet 1.14-16 Eph 4.3, 13 Ps 15, 1-5, 24.3-4, 133.1 3. Make known the salvation Eph 3.9-11 Mt 28.18-20 1Cor 15.58 of God Mt 16.18 Mk 16:15-16, 13:10 4. Bring light into the darkened Mt 5.14 Is 58.6-8, 60.1-4, 61.1, 62.10 world 5. Make known the teachings Is 2.3 Mic 4.2 Mt 28.19-20 Eph 4.11-13 of God 6. Pillar and support of Truth Zech 8.3 1Tim 3.15 Gal 2.9
When the church and the leaders are fulfilling their purpose the LORD blesses the work abundantly. Is 58.6-11, 60.1-5 Hag 1.2-14, 2.5-9
K. Power 1. Brought by Christ Mt 16.18 Col 2.10,15 2Tim 1.10 Rom 5.17 1Jn 3.8 2. Given to the Church Eph 1.17-19, 3.10 2Pet 1.3-4 Lk 9.1-2, 10.1-2, 17-19 Act 26.15-18 3. Redeemed from sin, curse Tit 2.14 Gal 3.13 Heb 2.14-15 and evil 4. Gifts of the Holy Spirit Act 1.8, 2.38, 4.33, 10.38, 14.3
L. Growth 1. Worship Act 2.46-47 Ps 40.3 2. Prayer Act 1.13-14, 6.4, 4.24-31 2Thess 3.1 203 3. Evangelism Act 2.42-47, 5.42, 20.20, 15.35 4. Holy Spirit Act 1.5-8 1Cor 12.4-11 5. Vision Prov 29.18 Num 12.6 Jer 10.21,3.15 1Cor 2.9-10 6. Work as a united body Eph 4.11,15-16,17 Col 2:19 Working together 1Cor 12.4-7,18, 24-28 7. Preach the word of God 2 Tim 4.2 1Tim 4.13 2Thess 3:1 in its services Act 6.4, 7, 8.4-8,25 8. Communicate clearly the Col 4.3-4 Eph 6.20 Gospel 9. Sanctification Jn 15.1-10, 12-17, 17.17-19 10. God causes the growth 1Cor 3.6-7 Col 2.19 Is 54.2-3, 5
M. Unity 1. One body of Christ Col 1.18 1Cor 1.13, 12.12-13, 18-26
2. Called to be united Jn 17.21-23 Rom 15.4-7 1Cor 1.10 Eph 4.3 Phil 2:2 3. One doctrine, conduct Tit 1.9 1Tim 4.6 2Tim 3.10 Gal 1.6-9 and gospel Phil 1.27 4. No divisions or factions 1Cor 1.10-13, 3.1-9, 11.17-19 5. Divisions are not from God 1Cor 3.1-3 Gal 5.19-20 Js 3.13-16 1Cor 14.33, 40 3Jn 9-11 6. Agree and not exceed to 1Cor 1.10-11, 3.3, 4.5-6 2 Jn 9 what is written 7. Put on love, the perfect bond Col 3.14 Eph 4.3 of unity 6. Scripture declares we shall Eph 4:11-14 Jn 17:20-23 attain unity
N. Members 1. Assembly of believers in a Ps 133.1 Act 2.41, 14.27-28, 20:7 locality that meets together. 1Cor 16.19 Heb 10.25 2. Meets on the first day of the Act 20.7 1Cor 16:1-2 week even everyday Act 2:46 3. Has different functions Rom 12.4-5 1Cor 12:4-7, 3:5,9 Eph 4.16 4. Has work to accomplish Mt 28:19-20 Act 2:41-47, 8.4 Rom 1.8 Eph 4.11-12 1Thess 1.8 5. One body 1Cor 12:12-14, 27 Rom 12:4 Jews and Gentiles Jn 10:16 Eph 2:11-22, 3:6-13
O. Accountability 1. Each church has accountability Rev 2.1-7, 8-11, 12-17, 18-29 Elders and members shall be Rev 3.1-6, 7-13, 14-22 Mt 16.27 recompensed for the good and Col 3.24-25 Gal 6.7-8 Eph 5.3-7 evil they have done Rom 14.10-12, 2.4-8 Heb 10.26-31
2. Each church should maintain a 1Cor 6.15, 18-20, 3.13-17 holy life and serve the Lord in the propagation of His Word
204 P. Sanctification 1. Sanctified by His Blood 1Cor 1.2, 30, 6.11 Heb 10.29, 13.12 2. By Christs Death Heb 2.9-11, 10.10-11,14 3. By the Holy Spirit 2Thess 2:13 Tit 3:5 4. By the Word Eph 5.25-26 Jn 17.17, 15.3 5. Called for sanctification 2Tim 1:9 1Thess 4.3 1Pet 1.15-16 6. Presented to Himself in glory Eph 5.27 1Thess 5.23 spotless, holy and blameless 7. Be like Christ Eph 4.13 Rom 8.29
Model The Church of the Thessalonica 1Thess 1.1,7 2Thess 1.4 1. Working faith, labor of love, stead- 1Thess 1.3,7,4:9-10 2Thess 1.3 fastness of hope in Christ Eph 1.15 1Jn 3.23 2. Imitators of the apostles and Christ 1Thess 1.6 1Cor 4.16,11.1 3. Received the word of God 1Thess 1.6 2Thess 2.15 2Pet 3.1-2 4. Word of the Lord and faith in God has 1Thess 1.8 Rom 1.8 sounded 5. Turned to God and served Him 1Thess 1.9 2Cor 8.5 6. Waits for His Son from heaven 1Thess 1.10 1Cor 1.7 7. Perseverance and faith amidst 2Thess 1.4 1Pet 1.6-7 persecution and affliction
R. Church in the Old Testament 1. Nation Israel, people of God Ex 4.22 Hos 8.1-2 Act 7.37-39 Heb 12.23 a) Not all Israel are Israel Rom 9.6-8, 2.28-29 2. House of the Lord a) Temple built for God where His 1Chrn 28.2, 6 1Kngs 8.11 Presence is manifested Hab 2.20 b) Where they worship Ps 42.4, 122.1,4 2Chrn 7.12,15 Jer 7.2 c) Where they were taught of the Law Is 2:3 Mal 2.5-7 d) Where the Name of God is 2 Chrn 7.16 3. Tabernacle of David has fallen Ams 9.11-12 They were looking for a new city Heb 11.10, 13,16, 12:22, 13.14
S. Church in the New Testament 1. Spiritual Israel, the Church Rom 2.28-29, 9.6-8 Gal 3.29, 6.15 Rev 21.2 Believers through the gospel Heb 10.21 1Cor 1.2, 3.16, 4.15 2. House of the Lord, The Believers Heb 3.6 1Tim 1.1 a) Temple of God where He dwells 1Cor 6.19, 3.16 Eph 2:20-22 b) Worship in Spirit and Truth Jn 4.20-24 Phil 3.3 1Pet 2.5 Heb 13.15-16 c) Law written in their hearts 2Cor 3.36 Col 2.6-7 d) Called by His Name 2Tim 2.19 Act 20.28, 11.26 3. Tabernacle of David rebuilt and Ams 9.11-12 Act 15.16-19 restored, mankind seek the LORD Mt 16.18 Is 26.16 1Pet 2.6 Christ was the foundation laid
205 Both churches were under two Jer 31.31-32 Deut 4.13 different covenants. Heb 8.10-13 But both beginning from Abraham Heb 11.39-40, 9.15, 10.10-12 through faith were covered by the Gal 4.8-9, 14 Rom 3.29-30 perfection Christ made on the cross.
The Church is the Holy City, the New Rev 12.22, 21.2 Act 20.28 Heavenly Jerusalem, the people of 1Pet 2.9 God purchased by the Lamb
II. CHURCH LEADERS His Life and Doctrine 1Cor 9.27 1Tim 4.16 2Tim 2:15,19, 21-22, 3.10 Heb 13.7
A. Conduct in the House of God Qualification 1Tim 3:2-7 Tit 1:5-9 1. above, reproach, husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach 2. not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, gentle, peaceable, free from love of money 3. manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity, children who believe 4. not a new convert 5. have a good reputation with those outside the church 6. not accused of dissipation or rebellion 7. not self- willed, not quick- tempered , not fond of sordid gain 8. hospitable, loving what is good, sensible just, devout, self controlled 9. holding fast the faithful word according with the teaching 10. called into the ministry Gal 1.1, 15-16 Col 4.17 11. teachers incur stricter judgment Js 3.1
Character 1. A vessel of honor, sanctified, useful to the Master 2Tim 2.21 2. Suffer hardship, good soldier in active service 2Tim 2.3-4 3. Athlete competing according to the rules 2Tim 2.5 4. Hard working former share in the crops 2Tim 2.6 5. Avoid worldly and empty chatters 2Tim 2.16, 23 Tit 3. 9, 2:8 6. Flee youthful lusts, pursue righteousness faith, 2Tim 2.22 love and peace 7. Not quarrelsome, kind to all, able to teach, 2Tim 2.24- 25 patient when wronged 8. Watches his life and doctrine 1Tim 4.16, 6 1Cor 9.27 2Tim 3.10, 2:15, 19-22 Heb 13.7 9. Trustworthy 1Cor 4.1-2 10. Prisoner of Jesus Christ Eph 3.1,4.1 Phil 1.1 2Tim 1.8 Col 4.18 Philmn 1,13,23 11. Content in whatever circumstances he is in Phil 4.11 1Tim 6.6, 8 12. Behaves devoutly , uprightly and blamelessly 1Thess 2.10 13. Disciplines self and body for godliness 1Cor 9.27 1Tim 4.7-8 206 14. Pursue righteousness, faith, love, 1Tim 6.11 perseverance and gentleness 15. Seeks the Lord and walks on his ways Zech 3.7 Jer 2.8, 10:21
Service 1. Maintain sound doctrines 1Tim 1. 3-7 ,10 11,4,6.3-5 2Tim 1.13, 2:15 Tit 2.1,7 2. Workman approved to God accurately 2Tim 2.15 handle the word of truth 3. Give attention to public reading 1Tim 4.13 of the scripture, to extortion and teaching 4. Entrust the teaching to faithful men wholl 2Tim 2.2 teach others also 5. Preach the word, ready, reprove, rebuke 2Tim 4.1-2 and exhort w/ great patience & instruction 6. Instruct men not to teach strange doctrines 1Tim 1.3 2Tim 2.25 Tit 1.9-11 7. Proclaim the gospel & live by the Gospel 1Cor 9.14, 6-14 8. Preach not self but Christ Jesus as Lord 2Cor 4.5 1Cor 15:1-4, 11 9. Goal of instruction is love from a pure heart 1Tim 1.5 Eph 4.15 good conscience & sincere faith 10. Give no offense to discredit the ministry 1Cor 9.19-23, 10.32-33 2Cor 6.1, 3, 7.2 11. Build up Rom 1.11 2Cor 10.8, 12.19, 13.10 1Thess 3.2 12. Do the work of the Lord 1Cor 16.10, 15.58 Rom 16.3,7,9, 12 13. Work together with Him 1Cor 3.9 2Cor 6.1, 6-7 Jn 9.4-6 14. Not war according to the flesh but w/ 2Cor 10.3-5 divine power 15. Work hard in preaching & teaching 1Tim 5.17 16. Assume adversaries of the gospel 1Cor 16.9 Act 18.28, 19.9 2Tim 4.14-15 1Thess 2:2 17. Not neglect spiritual gift within him 1Tim 4.14 18. Endure sufferings 1Cor 4.10-16 2Cor 6.4-10, 11.23-28 19. Committed to the word of reconciliation 2Cor 5.19-20 20. Fulfill the ministry received from the Lord Col 4.17 21. Devote to prayer and ministry of the word Act 6.4 2Tim 1.3 22. Labor according to His power Col 1.29 23. An example to the believers, 1Cor 11.1 1Thess 1.6 model to be followed 2Thess 3.7, 9 1Tim 4.12 2Tim 3.10-11 Tit 2.7 24. Not lay hands too hastily to anyone 1Tim 5.22 25. Serve God w/ a clear conscience Act 23.1 1Tim 1.5 2Tim 1.3 26. Not debate on words but defend the Gospel 1Tim 6:4 2Tim 2.14, 23 Tit 3.9 w/ Phil 1.7, 16, 5 Act 18.28 27. Go out for the sake of the Name 3Jn 7 Lk 24.47-48 Mk 16.15-18 28. Take it to heart to give honor to His name Mal 2.1, 5-7 29. Become all things to all men 1Cor 9.22 207 30. Do all things for the sake of the gospel 1Cor 9.23
Toward the Church 1. Love the church 1Cor 16.24 Jn 21.15-17 2. Care for the church 1Thess 2.7, 11, 3.5,10 3. Concern for all the churches 2Cor 11.28 Phil 2.19-21 Col 4.12-13 4. Shepherd the flock of God, exercising 1Pet 5.1-3 Act 20.28 oversight according to the will of God 1Cor 4.17 2Cor 3.3 5. Not lording over their faith but workers with 2Cor 1.24 1Pet 5.3 them 6. Equip and build up the saints for works of Eph 4:11-14 service 7. Train faithful men 2Tim 2.2 8. Remember the poor Gal 2.10 9. Not forbid marriage, no abstaining from 1Tim 4.1-6 eating foods 10. Reject a factious man after second warning Rom 16.17 Tit 3.10-11 but admonish as a brother 2Thess 3.14-15 11. hope, joy, crown and glory Phil 4.1 1Thess 2.19-20
B. Deacons 1Tim 3.8-12 Act 6.1-6 1. Men of dignity, not double tongue, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain 2. holding to the mystery of faith with a clear conscience 3. Tested, let serve if beyond reproach 4. husbands of one wife 5. good managers of their children and their own household
III. CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
Headed by the Lord Jesus Christ through the Col 1.18 Jn 16.13-15 Act 1.2 Holy Spirit and His written word 1Cor 14.37 Serve and ruled by the Five-Fold Ministry Eph 4.11-12 1Cor 12.4-5, 28 1Tim 5.17 Gifts, the Elders 1Pet 5.1-3 Act 15.6, 20.28,17 Work together in unity Eph 4.11-12 1Cor 12.4-12, 14-25, 27-28 Heb 13.17, 24
A. Five-Fold Ministry Gifts This is a Ministry/Service Gal 2.8 Eph 4.11 2Cor 4.1 Col 4.17 2Tim 4.5 1Cor 12.28 Jn 17.8, 18, 20 Act 1.24-25, 21.18-19 1. Apostles Govern Mt. 10.2-3 Gal 2.8-9 sent with authority Act 11.12, 10.42-43, 13.2 Given to the church today Eph 4.11 1Cor 12.28-31 There are not only twelve apostles Mt 10.1-4 Act 1.13, 16-26 Act 13.2, 47, 14.4 Gal 2:9 1Cor 4.6-9, 9:5-6 2Tim 1.8-11 1Thess 1.1, 2.6 2Cor 8.23 Tit 1.5 Rom 16.7 208 Establishes churches Eph 2.20 1Cor 3.10-15, 4.5 2Cor 10.14-16 Teacher of the Gentiles Act 14.27 1Tim 2.7 2Tim 1.8-10 Bring about the obedience of faith Rom 1.5, 15.15-20 Act 15:7-9 among all Gentiles Through the gospel Rom 15.15-20 Gal 1.11-12, 15-16 1Tim 2.3-7 Edify and build up 2Cor 10.8, 12.19, 13.10 Rom 1.11 Work signs and wonders Rom 15.19 Heb 2.4 Act 2.43, 14.3 Confirm believers and ordain elders Act 15.36, 14.22-23 Work of an apostle Rom 15.16-21 2Cor 10.14-16 Sign of an apostle 1Cor 4.15 2Cor 12.12 Heb 2.4 Act 14.3 Rom 15.19 Mk 16.20 Seal of an apostle 1Cor 9.2 2Cor 3.2 1Thess 1.1, 5
2. Prophets Guide Act 13.1 Spokesman for God Act 15.32 1Cor 14.3 Exhort, strengthen Act 11.27-28, 21.9-11 Joel 2.28-29 Give direction from God Deut 18.22 Act 7.44 2Pet 1.21
3. Evangelists - Gather Proclaim the gospel Act 6.5, 21.8, 8.4-5, 25, 35, 9.17, 11.20 Preach the Good News Act 6.8, 8.6-7, 14.3 Work signs and wonders
4. Pastors Guard Oversee, shepherd the flock 2Tim 3.1-7 Is 62.6 Elders 1Pet 5.1-3 Act 15.6 1Tim 5.17 Rule 1Tim 3.4-5, 5.17 Heb 13.17 Oversee & feed Act 20.28,17 Jer 3.15 1Pet 5.1-3 Tit 1.5 Keep the body in truth Tit 1.5-9 2Tim 2.15
5. Teachers - Ground Instructors of the word Act 13.1 provide knowledge, training and instruction Act 18.24-28, 15.35
6. Deacons - Support Server, helper in the ministry 1Tim 3.8-10, 12-13 Rom 15.1 Assist physical needs Phil 1.1 Act 6.1-7
B. Gifts of the Spirit Divine, Spiritual Gifts 1Cor 12.1, 4-7 1. Given to the Church Eph 4.7-8, 11-12 Act 2.38 Rom 12.5-8 1Cor 12.4-11 Not passed away 1Cor 12.4-7,28-30, 13.9-12 Desire 1Cor 12.31, 14.1, 39 1Tim 3.1 To be a witness Act 1.8, 4.33, 10.38
209 2. All gifts be done: in love Eph 4.15-16 1Pet 4.10 1Tim 1.5 to build up Eph 4.11-12 2Cor 10.8 1Cor 12.7 2Cor 3.3 Rom 1.11-12 properly & orderly 1Cor 14.33, 40 for edification 1Cor 14.12, 26 further the administration of God 1Tim 1.4 Rom 10.17 3. To prepare Gods people for: Eph 4.12-13 works of service build up the body of Christ reach unity in the faith full knowledge of the Son of God become mature attaining to the whole measure of the fullness Christ 4. Ministry of Jesus extended Is 61.1 Lk 4.1, 14-18, 6.17-19, 7.21-22 Mt 4.23-25, 9.35-38 Lk 4.43-44, 5.1, 8.1, 20.1
C. Works Done 1. Praise & Worship Lk 24.53 Mt 26.30 Act 2.46-47 Col 3.16 2. Operation of Gifts 1Cor 12.4-11, 14:26 Rom 12.4-8, 15:19 Heb 2.4 3. Prayers, individual & congregational Act 2.42 Eph 6.18 1Tim 2.1 Col 4.2-4 Act 6.4, 12.5 4. Teaching Col 3.16 Heb 10.25 Act 2.42, 6.4, 15.4 2Tim 3.16, 4:2 1Tim 4.13, 16 Tit 2.1 5. Lords Table Mt 26.26-30 1Cor 11.23-29 Breaking of bread and sharing of Mt 26.26-30 the cup a. blood of the new covenant Mt 26.27-28 1Cor 11.25 b. share in the body and blood of 1Cor 10.16 Christ c. have life eternal, abide in Him, Jn 6.53-58 live forever d. in remembrance 1Cor 11.23-24 e. in worthy manner 1Cor 11.27-28 f. as often, we proclaim the Lords 1Cor 11.26 death till He comes 6. Tithes and offerings Deut 12.5-6 a) Tithes (Due to the Lord) Mt 22.17-21 Lev 27.30-32 Mal 3.6-9 (For the work of the Lord) Num 18.21, 26, 29 Neh 13.10-12 Mal 3.10 1Cor 9.13-14, 6-11 2Cor 11.8-9 1Tim 5.17-18 Phil 4.18 3Jn 7-8 (This Law honored) Mt 23.23 1Cor 9.8-14 Rom 2.22-23 Mal 3.8-10 Heb 7.2-10, 15-16 b) Offerings (contributions, gifts) Mt 5.23-24 1Cor 16.1-3 2Cor 8.1-7,14, 9:1,6-7, 11-13 (Support for the saints) Deut 15.7-11 Act 4.32-37, 5.1-2 Rom 12.13, 15.25-26, 27 210 2Cor 8:4, 24, 9:12-13 Heb 13.16, 6.10 (Help for the poor) Act 11.29, 24.17 Rom 15.25-28 Gal 2.10 Contributions for the needs Ex 25.1-9, 35.4-10 Hag 1.2-12 of the LORDs work Phil 4.18 c) Importance Abraham followed by his Gen 14.18-20, 28. 20-22 descendants Gal 3.29 Heb 7.5-10 Commandment of God Gen 26.5 Delivered from devourer, Hab 1.2-14, 2:5-9 Mal 3.10-12 Lk 6.38 blessings poured Phil 4.15-19 Give bountifully to the saints 2Cor 9.1, 6-12, 8.4, 14 1Cor 16.1-3 Comes from all brethren Deut 23:18 Prov 15:8, 21:27 1Cor 16.1-2 Gal 6.6 3Jn 7 Acceptable sacrifice to God Phil 4.18 2Cor 9.6-7, 12, 15 Heb 13.16 d) In the New Testament This commandment was not 1Cor 9.9-14 Mt 5.17-20, 23.23 changed. It was the Levitical Heb 7.11, 14-24 Heb 8.7-13 Priesthood and the First Covenant that was changed. 7. Evangelism 1Thess 1.8 Col 1.3-6 Rom 1.8,16, Preach the only gospel of Christ 15.20-21 Act 13.47 2Cor 2.12, 10.15-16 8. Baptisms a. Water baptism Agent is the minister/servant Act 9.17-18 By Immersion Mt 3.16 Act 8.36-39 1) Purpose and Reason: Mt 28.19 Act 2.38, 22.16, 8.12 Buried with Christ Rom 6.3-4 Gal 3.27, 26 Col 2.12 Eph 5.26 1Pet 3.21 Not to take away sins, it is Act 2.38, 3.19, 22.16, 13.38 through Christs Name & Blood Jn 1.29 Heb 9.22 1Jn 2.12 2) When done: After repentance and faith in Act 3.19, 2.38 18.5, 8, 15.7-9, Christ and the true gospel 10.43-48 Mk 1.15, 16.15-16 Immediate after conversion Mk 1.15, 16.15-16 Act 2.36-41, 8.12, 34-38, 10.47-48, 16.30-34, 18.5, 8 3) To whom done: Regenerated/born again Useless without repentance, Act 10.43-48, 15.7-9 Eph 1.13 faith in Christ Tit 3.5 Act 8.9-13, 18-23 and true gospel message 4) Name Administered: The apostles ordered the new believers to be baptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ because it is Jesus whom they preach and they wont be identified with other Name. 1Cor 1.23, 13 Act 2.38, 8.16,10.48, 19.5
211 But the whole administration of baptism should be in the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit as Jesus commanded. Mt. 28.19 In the Name of Jesus Christ means they be baptized to identify with Christs death and resurrection. Rom 6.3-4
In the Name of Jesus Christ means in Jesus power and authority. Act 19.1-5
b. Baptism of/with the Holy Spirit Agent is Jesus Christ Mt 3.11 Holy Spirit is given and received Jn 7.39 Act 15.8, 8.15 It is spoken of as: Gift of the Holy Spirit Act 1.4-5, 2.38 Holy Spirit falling upon Act 8.16, 10.44, 11.15 Holy Spirit came into Act 19.6 God testifying them Act 15.8 1) Time and essence: After the true gospel preached Act 11.14-17, 10.43-44, 15.7-8 Gal.3.1-3 After repentance and faith in Christ Act 2.38, 19.4-6, 15.7-9 2) Spirit baptism can occur: Before water baptism (Spirit moves) Act 10.43-46, 47-48, 15.7-8 After water baptism (Spirit introduced) Act 2.38, 8.12-17 3) Baptism and fillings of the Spirit Baptism of the Holy Spirit Jn.7.39 happens once Act 2.38, 15.8, 11.15-16 Fillings many times as often Act 2.4, 4.31, 8, 9.17, 13.9 Eph 5.18 c. Baptism into the body Agent is the Holy Spirit 1Cor 12.13 God adds the saved believer into the church 1) Baptized into the body of Christ 1Cor 12.13, 18 Act 2.47 Eph 1.13-14, 3.6 9. Equip workers 1Tim 3.17 2Tim 2.2, 15 10. Confirm brethren Act 14.22, 15.36 11. Ordain elders Act 14.23 Tit 1.5-9 After the requirement 1Tim 3.1-7 By the laying of hand 1Tim 4.14 12. Discipline Mt 18.15-18 Lk 17.3 2Cor 13.1-2, 10.6 Warned, rebuked, not associate, 1Tim 5.19-20 Tit 3.10-11 cast out Rom 16.17 Restore 2Cor 2.5-11 Gal 6.1 2Thess 3.15 Js 5.19-20 Heb 12.12-13 Deliver to Satan those not repented 1Cor 5.1-7, 11-13 2Cor 12.21 of their sins 1Tim 1.18-20 Mt 18.17-18, 16.19 Jn 20.23 13. Have sound doctrines 1Tim 1.3, 10-11, 4.6, 13, 16 2Tim 1.13, 2:15
212 14. Conduct marriage a) between believers Deut 7.3-4 1Cor 9.5, 7.39 2Cor 6.14-16 b) to avoid immoralities 1Cor 7.1-2, 8-9 c) the divorced (offended party from Mt 5.31-32, 19.5-12 immorality or fornication) 1Cor 7.27-28, 15 d) widows 1Cor 7.39 Marriage is bound by a law Rom 7.1-3 1Cor 7.39 Marriage is honored among all Heb 13.4 Divorce and marriage not permitted for 1Cor 7.10-13 Mt 10.11-12 any reason except fornication Mt 5.32 15. Help the poor saints, those in need Gal 2.10 Rom 12.13, 15.25-26, 27 Act 2.44-45, 4.32-35 2Cor 8.4, 24
213 GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
Gifts of the Spirit are Gods abilities given to the church so we can do the His work effectively. It is the Holy Spirit giving, moving and manifesting to each member for our edification and maturity. Its purpose is to give glory to God, exalt Jesus and in love unite the body. Believers after learning to yield and obey the Spirit, spiritual gifts become evident. Desire spiritual gifts 1Cor 12.27-31, 14.1, 39 Practiced in all churches of the saints 1Cor 14.26, 31-33, 37
I. MANIFESTATION GIFTS 1Cor 13.8-13 Gift Gk. Energema, phanous, charismaton
A. Gifts of revelation (mind gifts) 1Cor 12.8, 10 1. word of wisdom-supernaturally 1Kngs 3.16-28 Mt 10.19-20 receiving from God wisdom for the Act 27.10, 21-25 present enabling you to speak and act and solve any problem that may arise. 2. word of knowledge- supernaturally Act 5.3-9, 8.21-23, 9.10-12, 10.9- receiving from God knowledge of 20,13.2, 21.11 1Sam 9.15-17 others, events or circumstances 2Kngs 5.22-26, 6.8-12 usually by revelation or visions. 3. discerning of spirits- supernaturally Act 8.9, 23, 13.9-10, 16.16-18 perceiving the spirit world and spirits 1Tim 4.1-4 1Jn 4.1-6 of men to detect them and know 1Kngs 22.19-23 their plans.
B. Gifts of Demonstration (working gifts)1Cor 12.9-10 1. faith- believing and receiving the Heb 11.32-39 Mt 17.20, 21.21 impossible from God without human doubt and made manifested in the physical realm. 2. healings- sicknesses and diseases 1Cor 12.28-30, 9 Lk 10.1-2, 9 cured supernaturally 3. miracles- signs and wonders, 2Kngs 6.1-7 Ex 14.21-27 superseding the ordinary laws Act 6.8, 8.6, 12.5, 7 Rom 15.19 of nature. Heb 2.4 Js 5.17-18 These give testimony to the resurrection of Christ. Act 1.8, 4.33
C. Gifts of Communication (vocal gifts) 1Cor 14.1-32 1. prophecy- supernaturally speaking for 1Cor 14.3 , 24-25, 29-32 God and to God in a language known Act 15.32, 11.27-30, 13.1-4, to both the speaker and hearer. 21.10-111Thess 5.19-21 Deut 18.22 2. tongue- supernaturally speaking for 1Cor 14.2, 14, 13.1 God and to God in a language not to Is 28.11-12 known both naturally the speaker 214 and hearer 3. interpretation of tongue- supernaturally 1Cor 14.13-15, 27, 33 giving the interpretation of a language not originally known to the speaker and interpreter Types of tongues: a. to God (personal ministry) Act 10.46 1Cor 14.18-19, 27-28 Jde 20 (no interpreter) Act 2:4, 10:44-46, 19:5-6 Mk 16.17 Tongues and baptism of the Spirit Act 2:1-4, 16- 18, 10:42- 46, 19:1-7 b. for God (for the church) 1Cor 14.5, 13-17, 19, (with interpretation) 12.10, 30 speaking, praying and singing 1Cor 14.13-16, 17-19 in tongues Not all have this gift for the church 1Cor 12.30
II. MOTIVATIONAL GIFTS Rom 12.6-8 A. Motivation Gifts 1. prophecy- for spiritual edification Lk 3.3 1Cor 14.3 2. service- for practical needs Lk 10.38 Jn 12.3 3. teaching- instructional needs 1Cor 3.6 Act 18.24-28 4. exhortation- encouragement and Act 4.36, 11.23, 14.22, 15.3-9 establishment 5. giving- physical needs Lk 3.11 2Cor 8.1-7, 14 Act 4.32-37 6. administration- efficient/effective Rom 12.4, 8 1Cor 12.28 1Tim 5.17 leadership 7. mercy- needs Lk 10.29-37 Rom 12.8
III. MINISTRY GIFTS Eph 4.11-12 1Cor 12.28,31 Rom 11.29, 12.5-8 A. Five-Fold Ministry Gifts 1. Apostles- govern Mt 10.2-3 Gal 2.8 Given to the church Eph 4.11 1Cor 12.28-31 There are not only twelve apostles Mt 10.1-4 Act 1.13, 16-26, 13.2, 47, 14.14 Gal 2.9 1Cor 4.6-9, 9.5- 6, 2Tim 1.8-11 1Thess 1.1, 2.6 2Cor 8.23 Tit 1.5 Rom 16.7 Establish churches Eph 2.20 1Cor 3.10-15, 4.5 2Cor10.14-16 Bring about the obedience of faith Rom 1.5, 15.15-20 Act 15.7-9 among all Gentiles 2Cor 4.15
Through the gospel Rom 15.15-20 Gal 1.11-12, 15-16 1Tim 2.3-7 Edifies and builds up 2Cor 10.8, 12.19, 13.10 Rom 1.11 Works signs & wonders Rom 15.19 Heb 2.4 215 Act 2.43, 14.3 Confirm believers & ordain elders Act 15.36, 14.22-23 Sign of a true apostle 2Cor 12.12 Seal of apostleship 1Cor 9.2 2Cor 4.15 2. Prophets- guide Act 13.1 exhorts and establishes Act 15.32 1Cor 14.3 receives direction from God Act 11.27-28, 21.10-11 3. Evangelists- gather Act 21.8 preach the good news Act 6.5, 8.4-5, 9.17 works signs and wonders Act 6.8, 8.6-7, 14.3 4. Pastors/ Overseers- guard 1Tim 3.1-7 rules 1Tim 3.4-5, 5.17 Heb 13.17 keep the body in truth Tit 1.5-9 2Tim 2.15 oversees and feeds the flock Act 20.28, 17 Jer 3.15 1Pet 5.1-3 5. Teachers- ground Act 13.1 provides knowledge, training Act 18.24-28, 15.35 6. Deacons- server, helper 1Tim 3.8-10, 12-13 Phil 1.1 Act 6.1-7 serve & support the ministrys Rom 16.1-2 physical work
A servant can have more than one ministry Jn 21.16-17 Act 13.1,2, 14.14 gifts Gal 2.9 2Tim 1.11 1Pet 5.1 2Jn 1 All gifts should be done in love to build up, Eph 4.15-16 1Cor 12.7, 14.26, 40, 33 To serve and profit all and done properly 1Pet 4.10 and orderly
216 LEADERSHIP
God is a Leader Himself. He is a righteous and just Leader. When He calls His servants into leadership we can find some qualities in them. Character and loyalty focused, drawn and directed to God alone. It is God working with His servants to do His will and make known His counsels through His words the Scripture.
Gods Sent Jn 3.34, 7.16-18 1Cor 2.4-5 Rom 15.19 Like Christs ministry Mt 4.23-25, 9.35-38 Lk 4.14-15, 31-37, 21.37-38 Act 8.4-8 Appointed by God and put into service 2Tim 1.11 1Tim 1.12 Act 13:2-4
I. IDENTIFICATION OF LEADERS 1. God raises up and calls 1Sam 2.35 Jer 1.5, 23.4, 3.15 Ams 7.14-15 Mt 9.37-38, 10.1 Act 13.2, 4, 1.25 He sends on His will 1Cor 12.4, 7, 28 Eph 4.11, 7 1Cor 3.9 Gal 1.1 1Cor 1.1 E ph 1.1 1Tim1.12 Same as before and now Lk 24.47-48 Mk 16.15-18 1Thess 1.8 2Tim 2.2 3Jn 7-8 2. Seek the LORD Jer 10.21, 2.8, 3.15, 23.1 3. Speak Gods words Jn 3.34 7.16-17 1Jn 4.6 2Jn 9 Lk10.16 Do not omit teachings 1Kngs 17.24, 22.7, 14 Jer 14.14, 23.16, 21-22, 28, 32, 36, 26.2, 15-16 Mal 2.7-9 Rev 22.18-19 4. God bears witness Is 44.26 1Kngs 17.23-24 Act 14.3,7-10 15.12 2Tim 3.5 The word preached & Mt 16.20 Rom 15.19 Heb 2.1 Mk 9.39 healing of the Holy Spirit Act 4.14-16, 29-30 Great powers, witness Act 1.8, 4.33, 10.38 2Cor 12.12 5. Carry the one true gospel Col 1.5-6, 25, 23, 28 Eph 3.3-4, 7-10 Gal 1.6-9, 11-12, 15-16, 2.2 Preaching Jesus Christ first, Rom 10.14-16 1Tim 2.5-7 the reason of calling 2Tim 1.8,10-11, 2.5-7 1Thess 3.2 1Cor 1.17-18, 23, 15.1-4, 11 2Cor 1.19, 21, 4:5 6. Produce good fruit Mt 7.15-20, 12.33-37 1Jn 3.6-10 2Tim 3.2-5 Changed lives 1Sam 10.6, 9, 27 Is 6.1,5-8 7. Give all, not deny Christ Mt 19. 27-30, 10.32-33 Mk 8.34-35 Gal 2.20 8. Given spiritual gifts 1Cor 12.4-7, 28 Mt 12.28, 10.1 Lk 9.1-2, 10.1, 17-19 9. Defend and confirm the gospel Phil 1.7, 16.5 Act 18.28 10. The Holy Spirit guides his Lk 12.12, 21.15, Mt 10.20 Act 6.9-10 teaching 11. Confess Jesus God in the flesh 1Jn 4.1-3, 1.2 Heb 10.5 Phil 2.6-8 Jn 3.13, 1: 1-2, 10-11, 14-18 Bring light Act 13.47 Is 42.6-7, 49.6
217 II. CHARACTER OF LEADERS 1. Called & knew by God Jer 1.5 Ams 7.14, 15 Gal 1.15-16 1Tim 1.12 2Tim 1.11 2. Taught by God Is 50.4-5, 28.26 Jer 3.15, 10:21 Know His words 1Cor 14.36-37 Ezek 3.1-4 2Tim 2.15 4. Have close fellowship with Mk 3:13-15 Act 4:13-22, 23-31 the Lord Personal communion with Jesus Lk 11.23, 19-22, 24 4. God speaks to, hear from Him Hos 12.10, 13 Ams 4.13 Act 11.12, 28 5. The LORD is with them Jer 1.7-10, 19 Is 41.10 Act 18.9-10 6. Revere His Name Mal 2.5 1Tim 1.18-20 7. Walk w/ Him in peace and Mal 2.6 1Cor 4.1-2 Tit 1.16 righteousness 8. The LORD in him like a Jer 1.7-8, 19, 20.8-11, 36.20-26 dread champion Is 19.20, 54.17 2Tim 4.17-18 9. Care for the flock Zech 10.2-3, 11.17 Ezek 34.1-4, 23 Jer 3.15, 12.10, 23.1 Jn 21.15-17 2Cor 11:28 10. Turn many away from iniquity Mal 2.6 Rom 15.16-18 11. Conduct & walk same as the 2Cor 12.18 1Cor 14.37-38, 4.6 Tit 1.9 apostles 2Tim 3.10 12. Expose sins and wickedness Is 58.1 Lam 2.14 Ezek 16.1-2, 22:26 Mic 3.8 Eph 5.11 13. Exposes and correct wrong Tit 1.9 1Tim 1.3 2Tim 2.24-25 teachings Gal 2.11-14 14. Not reject and not forget Gods word Hos 4.6 Mal 2.7, 8 Tit 1.9 15. Speak all the words and not omit Jer 26.2, 15-16, 14.14 Maintain sound doctrines 1Tim 1.3, 6.3-4 Tit 2.1,7 16. Goal of instruction is love 1Tim 1.5,4 Rom 10.17 and faith Eph 4.11, 15-16 17. Work hard in preaching 1Tim 5.17 1Thess 5.12 Rom 16.12 & teaching 18. True instructions and Mal 2.6 1Tim 4:1, 6,13 1Thess 2:3 righteousness from their mouth 19. Preserve knowledge and men Mal 2.7 2Tim 2:2, 4:2 seek instruction from them 20. Serve God with clear conscience Act 23.1 1Tim 1.5 2Tim 1.3 21. Tell the truth in Christ Rom 9.1 2Cor 11.10, 31 Gal 1.20 1Tim 2.7 22. Suffer for the gospel 2Cor 1.8-9, 4.7-12, 16-17 2Tim 1.8, 2.8-9, 4.5 23. Snatch others from fire Prov 24.11-12 Ps 58.6 Js 5.19-20 Jde 23 24. Same spirit of faith as the 2Cor 4.13 Is 8.20 apostles 25. Promote unity and order in the 1Cor 11.13, 12.25-27, 14.33 Js 3.14-18 body of Christ
218 III. POWER OF LEADERS The Power of God Ps 21.13, 62.11 There is the power of God Mt 22.29 Lk 10.19-20
A. The Power of theTrue Servant 1. The Power of God is present: The Spirit of God in Him Is 61.1 Mic 3.8 Act 1.8, 4.33, 10.38 Lk 4.14 a) When he preaches 1Cor 2.4-5 1Thess 1.5 Rom 15.19 Act 14.3 Heb 2.4 2Tim 1.8 Mic 3.8 b) When he prays Act 4.24-31 Js 5.17-18 1Kngs 18.20-39 c) When he worships Act 16.25-26, Ps 50.23
d) When he lives Mt 7.17-18 1Cor 9.27 Gal 2.20, 5:22- 23 Eph 5:18 2Tim 1.7 2. The Kingdom of God is not in words 1Cor 4.20 2Tim 3.5 but in power The devil shows false wonders. The preacher knows the difference: a) With God the true gospel, the Act 14.3 Rom 15.19 Name of Jesus and miracles Heb 2.4 Act 3.16, 9.34 always come together as one. b) With the devil no gospel truth Mt 24.24 2Thess 2.9-10 powers cast out at confrontation Mk 16.15-18 Act 8.4-24 with true servants of God
219 PREACHING WITH POWER
This is Gods way - the Spirit-filled driven powerful preaching. There are two types of preaching.If one is preaching from his own words and thoughts and though he has good insights but lacked Gods words to back it up that makes the sermon of lesser impact to the listeners. The other type is the sermon drawn out from the Scriptures itself and let the Holy Spirit speak through you Gods Words. The message is left in the hearts of the believers, convict them more and change their lives. This scriptural driven sermon makes the church mature in character and grow in number. The preacher who experiences power in preaching understands the difference of a Spirit-filled led powerful preaching from a human powerless preaching.
I. POWERLESS PREACHING Identification of this ineffective, erroneous, not edifying type of preaching: 1. human wisdom used 1Cor 2.4-5, 1, 13, 1.17 2. not Gods words Mk 7.6-7 Col 2.22 1Tim 4.13 3. more of mans words Rom 16.18 4. unscriptural views Col 2.4 2 Pet 2.1 5. political Jn 18:36 6. critical Tit 1.12 3Jn 10 7. use Gods word erroneously 2Cor 4.2 2Pet 3.16 8. not have the Spirit 1Cor 2.12-13 Jde 19
II. POWERFUL PREACHING Identification of powerful scriptural preaching: A. The Preacher 1. His Life (Way of Life) a. Worshipper Col 3.16 Heb 13.15 Lk 24.50-53 Act 2.46-47 b. Devoted to Prayer Act 1.13-14, 6.4 c. Filled with the word Col 3.16 Josh 1.8 2Tim 2.15 2. His Character a. Christ like 1Cor 11.1 Phil 3.8, 10 b. Set by the scripture Tit 1.7-9 c. Maturity in attitude Heb 6.1-2 d. Humility of heart Phil 2.3-8 3. His Spirituality a. Maturity in the Word Js 1.22 Heb 5.13-14 b. Nearness to God Act 4.13 Js 4.8 c. Full of the Spirit Act 6.3, 5, 9, 10 4. His Ministry a. Like Jesus Mt 4.23-25 Lk 4.14-15 b. Like the apostles 2Tim 2.2, 3.10 Heb 13.7, 17 5. His Power The Essence: a. Extension of Ministry His personal experience w/ the LORD and his daily communion in worship & prayer are extended as he ministers to others & to the church. Act 6:4, 4:13-14 220 b. Presence of the Lord, the Holy Spirit He is aware and keen of the presence of the LORD in every meeting. He subjects himself and honors the LORD. In every meeting he worships with the congregation and lifts up Jesus. When he leads there is an atmosphere of worship and the Spirit of the Lord moves. During services he hears and speaks for the Lord. Phil 3:3 c. Preaching the Word He just preach the pure word and 1Cor 2:1, 4-5 less of his own words and thoughts. 6. Models in the Scripture: Act 4.24-31, 8.35, 13.46-48
B. The Preaching The Spirit-filled powerful preaching: 1. Considering and having the right life, 1Thess 1.5 1Cor 4.20 character, and spirituality of the preacher he preaches the word of God through the Spirit with power. 2. He knows that it is the pure word that Heb 4.12 Jn 3.34 makes a sermon or preaching powerful Jer 1.4- 10, 9, 5.14 Lk 5.1 Mt 7.28-29 1Cor 2:1, 4-5 a. Preaches the word as commanded by 1Tim 4.13 the scripture b. Teaches by the word 2Tim 4.2, 3.16 c. Concentrates on the word 1Cor 4.6 Rev 1.3 3. Type of Preaching a. Topical 1Cor 7.1, 8.1, 12.1, 13.1, 15.1, 16.1 b. Expository Act 8.35 1Tim 4.13 2Tim 2.7 Preaching and discourse flows directly from the scriptures read. It is viewed within the context of the chapter, of the book and of the bible as a whole. 4. God with him When the preacher preaches all the commands that the LORD has impressed him God is with Him mightily because he has not neglected His word. God is with His word and His servant. Ex 3.14, 4.10-12 Josh 1.2, 5, 7-9 Jer 1.4-10
221 EVANGELISM
Evangelism is the proclamation of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit to lead men to repentance and faith in Christ and become His disciples. The Great Commission is done in this ministry of evangelism. Nothing can be compared to this preaching of the Gospel of God. It is the heart and center of all activities and works in the church. Man is saved through evangelism. It is the work of the Lord among His servants. God calling people into His kingdom, regenerating and renewing through the work of the Holy Spirit by the preaching of the gospel. It is all done in evangelism.
Greek word - euangelizo, bring good tidings, declare good news concerning Christ. - kerusso, proclaim publicly, herald
I. THE MESSAGE 1. Contents of the Gospel Christ crucified 1Cor 1.17-18, 23, 15.1-4, 11 resurrected repentance and forgiveness Lk 24.47 Mk 1.15 Act 3.19 faith in Christ Jn 3.36 Act 16.30, 20.21, 24.24, 26 2. Effect of the gospel 2Cor 4.4-6 2Tim1.8-10 2Thess 2.13-14 brings light to salvation 1Pet 1.10-12 power of God unto salvation Rom 1.16 1Cor 1.18 Act 2.36-41, 47
II. THE MEANS 1. Preaching the gospel Is 52.7 Rom 1.16-17, 10.13-15, 15.19-20 2Cor 10.14-16 Col 1.5-6, 23 2. Committed men Act 1:8, 5.42, 11.19-21 (everyday, house to house) 2Tim 4.2-5 3. Evangelistic Crusades Act 8:4-8, 25, 13:2-6, 44,47-48, 20:20-21 4. Today we have the Media as a tool Dan 12:4 Mt 24:14 Act 20:20-21 (Radio and Television Ministry)
III. THE MIGHT Power and might belongs to the LORD Ps 62.11 Jer 16.21 Rev 19.1 Work of the Lord 1. God working with them Ezek 1.3 Mt 28.20 Mk 16.20 Jn 9.1-5 1Cor 2.4-5, 15.58 Act 11.21, 14.3 2. Revival comes from God Ps 71.20, 85.6 Hab 3.2 Source a) consecrated life Lk 1.74 Jn 9.31 14.23 Js 5.16 b) Holy Spirit Joel 2.23-24 Hos 6.3 Zech 14.7 Is 6.1 Lk 4.14 Act 10.38 Mt 3.11 222 Act 1.5, 8 Rom 15.17-19 Heb 2.4 1Thess 1.5 c) prayerful life Mk 9.29, 19-24 Act 1.13-14, 4.24, 29-31, 6.4, 16.13, 16 Col 4.2-4 Mt 7.7-8 d) worship Lk 24.50-53 Act 2.46-47, 16.25-33
IV. THE METHOD How to do it: 1. Soak the believers and the city Ezek 22.30 1Tim 2.1-4 in prayer. Address all honors and Act 4.24-30, 13:1-2 Ps 50.23 praise to God. Boldly and aggressively bind, rebuke Lk 10.17-19 Mt 12.25-29 and cast out satan & his demons. Mt 18.18-20, 16.19 Loose the people from bondage. 2. After confirmation from God preach Act 4.31 the word a. house to house Act 5.42 b. publicly/ crusades Act 20.20-21 3. Devote to prayer, praying in the Spirit 1Thess 1.5 2Thess 3.1-3 Act 1.8 and fasting results into preaching the gospel with power.
223 HEALING
Healing is the divine intervention in the physical realm where sicknesses and diseases are cast out in the spirit. God wants all to be healed and freed from the bondage and affliction of demon spirits. Healing is done in Jesus name and is already a finished work of Christ on the cross. By His stripes we are healed by the power of the Holy Spirit.
I. NEED OF HEALING Sicknesses and diseases: 1. Are of demons Lk 13.11, 16 Mt 9.32-33, 12.43- 45 Mk 9.25 Jn 10.10 Act 10.38, 19:12 2. Natural causes 2Jn 3 1Tim 5.23 3. Judgment on the wicked Deut 32.39, 36, 40-41 Ex 15.26 Ps 78.49 4. Chastisement of the believer Heb 12.6-8 1Cor 11.32 Jb 36.7-11, 42.1-6 Prov 3.12,11 Deut 28.15
II. TRUTH OF HEALING 1. Work of God Jn 9.1-3, 11.3-4, Lk 5.17 2. Christ took our infirmities Mt 8.16-17 1Pet 2.24 Is 53.5 3. Glory of God Jn 11.4, 9.2-3 Act 9.32-43 4. Turn for salvation Act 9.33-35, 37, 40-42, 11.21
III. AGE OF HEALING A. Instruments 1. The Church Js 5.16 Mt 18.19-20 Act 12.5-7 Not cease in the church Mk 16:16-18 1Cor 12.9 2. Ministers/ Workers Js 5.14-15 Lk 10.1-2, 9 1Cor 12.9 3. God bears witness Mk 16.20 Rom 15.19 Heb 2.4 Act 2:22, 3:2, 6-8, 4:14-16, 29- 30, 14:3, 7-10, 10:38, 15:12 B. The Oppressed Healed 1. Sickness Mk 16.18 Act 8.4-7 2. Broken Hearts Is 61.1 3. Faithlessness Jer 3.22 4. Sins Act 13.38 Jn 8.24 1Pet 2.24 Ps 41.4 5. Demon influences & afflictions Mk 16.17 Act 26.18, 10.38
IV. HINDRANCES TO HEALING 1. Sin Is 59.2 Ps 84.11 Hos 7.1-2 2. Unbelief Mt 9.24-29,12.14-15, 13.58, 17.16, 19-20 Mk 6.4-6, 9.19-24 3. Sinning again Jn 5.14, 8.11
224 V. PRODUCING HEALING 1. Praying and fasting Mk 9.14-29 Mt 17.21 Js 5.16 2. Faith Mt 8.5-13, 9.21-22, 28-29, 17.17- 20 Lk 8.48, 50 Jn 11.40 Act 6.5, 3.16, 14.9 1Cor 12.9 Gal 3.5 3. Godly Men Jn 9.31 Act 6.3-5, 8 1Jn 2.14 b
4. Authority & power/ gift Lk 8.46, 9.1-2, 10.1, 17-18 Act 3.2-9 1Cor 12.9, 28 5. In the Mighty Name of Jesus Mk 16.15-17, 9.38-39 Lk 10.17 Act 3.16, 9.34 6. By the power of the Holy Spirit Act 10.38 Mt 12.22-28 7. When the gospel is preached Rom 15.19 Heb 4.2, 2.3-4 Act 14.3, 7-10, 8.4-7
VI. GENUINE HEALING God is the healer Ex 15.26 Is 61.1 Act 10.38 The devil works false signs & wonders 2Thess 2.9-10 Mt 24.24 Rev 16.13-14, 13.13, 19.20 A. When Healing is from God 1. Good news about Christ is preached Act 14.3 Rom 15.19 Heb 2.4 2. There is repentance & forgiveness Lk 5.20-23 3. Done in the Name of Jesus Christ Act 3.16, 6 4. Gives testimony to Christs Act 1.8, 4.33 Resurrection
B. When Healing (false) is from the Devil 1. The above mentioned is not present Act 4.2-12 Heb 2.1-4 2. Not done by Gods servants Jer 6.14 Mt 24.24, 7.21-23 Act 8.5-7, 9-13, 18-21
C. Delayed Healing 1. Not healed immediately Phil 2.25-27 2Tim 4.20 2. Not wrong to use medicine or 1Tim 5.23 natural means 3. But first come to God Js 5.14-15 2Chrn 16.12
225 HELL
Hell is the most despicable place ones soul would ever want to be and never want to be. It is a place of torment, sorrow, pain, where worms die not and fire does not quench. It is a place of agony and punishment. It is prepared for satan and his angels. Wicked men are thrown into it. The souls of the saints are delivered from it. In the last day death and hell are thrown into the Lake of Fire- the Eternal Punishment, the Second Death.
I. SHEOL A. The Grave Hebrew word, OT In the Old Testament to which the dead go. Often it is spoken as the equivalent of the grave Gen 42.38 Ps 88.3
B. Hell (Sheol/Hades) Location 1. At the heart of the earth Deut 32:22 Num 16.30-33 Prov 15.24 Ezek 31.14-18
Description 1. where the wicked goes and cannot Ps 9.17, 49.13-14 escape Num 16.26, 30, 33 Jb 21.7, 13, 24.19 Mt 23:33, 10.28 Lk 16: 23-26 2. where the believers are delivered Ps 16.10, 49.15, 56.13 Hos 13.14 Prov 23.13-14 3. abode of the unbelieving dead Lk 16.23 Mk 8.36-37, 9.43-45 Is 14.9-10 4. they are fully conscious Is 14.9-11 Ezek 32.21 (Jon 2.2) 5. worms and fire torments them Is 66.24 Mk 9.47-48 6. weeping and gnashing of teeth Mt 8.12, 13.42,50 22.13, 25.30 7. place of sorrow 2Sam 22.6 Ps 18.5, 116.3 Ezek 26.20 8. deep Is 7.11 9. insatiable Is 5.14 10. never full Prov 27.20 11. with gates Is 38.10 Mt 16.18 12. outer darkness Mt 8.12, 22.13, 25.30 Lk 13.23-28, 16.23
II. HADES Greek word, NT Hades the unseen world is revealed as the Mt 11.23, 16.18 Rev 20.13-14 place of the departed human souls between death and resurrection. Equivalent of the OTs Sheol Hab 2.5 Ps 16.10 Act 2.27
226 A. Hades before the ascension of Christ 1. abode of the lost a) conscious and tormented Lk 16.23-28 Is 38.18-20 Lk 12.16-21 2. abode of the saved a) Abrahams bosom Lk 16.22 1Pet 3.19-20 b) conscious and comforted Lk 16.25
B. Hades after the ascension of Christ 1. The- OT/ NT saints who died are with Act 2.30-31 Jb 14.13 Eph 4.8-10 Christ in paradise Ps 68.18 Lk 23.43 2Cor 12.1-4 Col 2.15 1Pet 3.18-19 Rev 8.1-4, 5.6-10, 14.2-4
III. TARTAROS Dark abyss, place of punishment 1. prison of dark angels 2Pet 2.4 Jde 6
VI. GEHENNA Lake of Fire There shall be a Second Resurrection for the wicked dead in Hell for the Second Death. All the wicked and unbelieving dead (death & hell), Satan and his dark angels will be thrown and be tormented forever in the Lake of Fire. This is the Second Death- eternal damnation. Rev 20.5-6, 11-15
Soul and Body in the Lake of Fire Mt 5.29-30 Mt 10.28 Mt 18.9 Mk 9.43-47 Lk 12:5 Evil Tongue brings you death Mt 5.22 Js 3:6
Gehenna 1. eternal fire Mt 18.8-9, 25.41 Jde 7 2. eternal punishment Mt 25.46 3. eternal destruction 2Thess 1.9 4. torment forever Rev 14.9-11, 20.10 5. black darkness forever 2Pet 2:17 Jde 13 6. Lake of fire, the Second Death Rev 20.11-14, 21:8, 2:11
V. HELL BOUND After Hell is Eternal Condemnation (Second Death) in the Lake of Fire Those that will not inherit the Kingdom of God: 1. not by perseverance do good to seek glory and Rom 2.7-8 honor and immortality and are selfishly ambitious not obey the truth and obey unrighteousness 2. living according to the flesh Rom 8.13 3. unrighteous, fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, 1Cor 6.9-10 effeminate, homosexuals, thieves, covetous, drunkards, revilers, swindlers 4. sow to his own flesh Gal 6.7-8 5. The deeds of the flesh are: immorality, impurity, Gal 5.19-21 sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outburst of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing 227 6. immoral, impure, covetous, sons of disobedience Eph 5.5-6 Col 3.5-6 7. walk as enemies of the cross of Christ, whose god Phil 3.18-19 is their appetite, glory is in their shame, set minds on earthly things 8. not know God, not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus 2Thess 1:8-9
9. not receive the love of the truth, believe what is 2Thess 2:10-12 false, not believe the truth, took pleasure in wickedness 10. lawless, rebellious, ungodly, sinners, unholy, profane, 1Tim 1.9-10 kills their fathers and mothers, murderers, immoral men and homosexuals, kidnappers,liars, and perjurers 11. lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, 2Tim 3.2-8 revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, unloving, irreconcilable,malicious gossips, without self control, brutal, haters of good, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, treacherous, holding to a form of holiness but denied its power, led by various impulses, never able to come the knowledge, truth, oppose the truth 12. no sanctification, immoral, godless person Heb 12.14-16 13. indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and despise 2Pet 2.10 authority, daring, self-willed 14. false prophets, evil fruits, not does the will of the Father Mt 7.15-21 15. stumbling blocks, commit lawlessness Mt 13.41-42, 48- 50, 7.23 Lk 17.1 16. speak evil, careless words Mt 12.36-37 17. pursued a course of sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, 1Pet 4.2-3 carousing, drinking parties and abominable idolatries 18. loves the world- lust of flesh, lust of the eyes, and 1Jn 2.15-1 boastful pride of life 19. ungodly persons, sensual, deny the only Master and Jde 1.4,7-19 Lord Jesus Christ, indulged in gross immorality, went after strange flesh, defile the flesh, reject authority, revile angelic majesties, unreasoning animals, hidden reefs in your love feasts without fear, caring for themselves, clouds w/o water, carried along by winds, autumn trees w/o fruit, doubly dead, uprooted, wild waves of the sea, casting up their own shame like foam, wondering stars, ungodly deeds, harsh things spoken against Him, grumblers, finding fault, following after their own lust, speak arrogantly, flattering people for gaining advantage, mockers, cause divisions, worldly minded, devoid of the Spirit 20. transgressors, sinners and those who forsake the Lord Is 1.28, 66.24 Ps 9.5 21. does not keep His word Jn 8.51 22. those who shrink back and have not repented Heb 10.38-39 Js 5.19-20 2Cor 12.21 Phil 3.18-19 Mt 25.1- 13, 30 Lk 12.35-46, 13.23-28
228 SATAN
Satan is the old serpent, the dragon, the devil, the accuser (meaning of his name), the tempter, the deceiver, the father of lies, and the evil one. He was Lucifer an anointed cherubim and of high stature before he rebelled against God and was thrown out of heaven. Until now Satan desires to be the highest and be worshiped. He is the god of this world and controls all sons of disobedience. He is the purveyor of lies and betrayals. He is at constant war with the saints and the angels. He was defeated by Christ on the cross and now rendered powerless. He has now no authority among the lives of the saints. At the end he shall be destroyed by Christ at His Coming. The evil one, the dragon, the old serpent Gen 3.1 1Jn 2.13, 3:12 Ps 34.21 Rev 12.3, 9, 20.2
I. HIS BEGINNING Anointed cherubim w/ great authority Ezek 28.11-15 Is 14.12 Fell through pride and cast out from Heaven Is 14.12-14 (Lk 10.18)
II. HIS BEING 1. liar Gen 3.1-4 Jn 8.44 2. deceiver 1Tim 2.14 2Jn 7 Rev 20.7-8 3. destroyer Jn 10.10 Jb 15.21 4. murderer Jn 8.44 1Jn 3.12 5. evil Ps 34.21, Mt 12.43-45 6. death Rev 6.8 Heb 2.14-15 7. dragon Rev 12.3, 9, 20.2
III. HIS ACTIVITIES 1. works of wickedness and Eph 2.1-2 5.11 Jn 3.19 Lk 1.79 darkness 2. own kingdom Lk 11.18 Mk 3.23-27 Jn 12.31 1Cor 10.3-4, 4.4, Eph 2.2, 6.11-12 Dan 10.13, 20-21 3. own religion Deut 32:16-17 Mt 24:11,13:24-28 Gal 1:6-9 1Cor 10.14-20 2Cor 11.4,13-15,26 1Tim 4.1 2Tim 4:3-4 2Thess 2:3-4 2Pet 2:2 4. own family Mt 8.12, 13.36-39 Eph 2.2-3 Jn 8.44 1Jn 3.10 IV. HIS WORKS Binds and destroys human beings Jn 10.10 1. causes sicknesses, diseases Jb 1.18-19 Mt 4.23-24, 9.32-33 Lk 13.11, 16 Act 10.38 2. deceives man 2Cor 4.4 Jn 8.44 2Thess 2.9-12 2Tim 2.25-26 Rev 20.7-8,10 3. snatches Gods words Lk 8.12 Mt 13.19 4. influences man to sin a. unbelievers Mt 7.22, 13.19, 10.1, 12.43-45 Lk 8.27-29 Mk 5.2, 7.25 Jn 10.10, 8.44, 6.70, 13.2, 27, 10-11, 229 14.30 1Jn 5.19 Rev 16.13, 18.2 b. world system Jn 16.11 Js 4.4, 3.15 1Jn 2:15-17 Mk 8.33 c. christians 1Cor 7.5 2Cor 2.11 1Pet 5.8-9 1Thess 3.5 tempts Mk 8.33 Lk 22.31-32 Eph 6.11-12 Js 4.7 5. hinders prayers Dan 10.12-21 1Thess 2.18 6. perverts Gods words Gen 2.16-17 w/ 3.2-4 Mt 4.1-11, 13.19 Mk 4.13-15 Jn 8.44
V. HIS DECEPTION A. The spirit of antichrist: Moves man and religious to deny Jesus. 1. as God 1Jn 2.22-24 2Jn 7 Jn 10.30-36, 5.18, 8.23-24, 44 Mt 22.41-45, 16.16-17 2. as Savior Mt 16.16-17 Lk 2.10-11 Jn 4.25, 42 2Pet 2.1-2 Jde 4 1Jn 2.22, 25-26, 5.9-13 B. Satans schemes He deceives in our: 1. beliefs Ex 4.1 2Thess 2.13 Jn 8.47, 44, 14.1 2Cor 4.4 2. emotions Prov 14.30, 15.13, 15 Mt 6.25, 30-33 3. thinking Mt 16.23 Rom 12.1-2 Col 3.1 Heb 3.12-13 2Tim 2.25-26 4. actions Eph 2.2-3 Act 5.3 1Tim 5.6-7, 15 2Tim 4.10 VI. HIS DEFEAT Christ has defeated the devil Jn 12.31 Mt 16.18 Heb 2.14-15 2Tim 1.10 1Jn 3.5-9 Our enemy are rulers, powers, Eph 6.11-12, 2.2 spiritual forces of darkness and wickedness in the air. We overcome him through: 1. Indwelling of Gods word 1Jn 2.14 Col 3.16 Ps 119.11 2. Putting the full armor of God Eph 6.10-17 Jn 9.13 Eccl 10.4 3. Disciplined prayer life Eph 6.18 1Tim 2.1-4, 2Cor 10.4 Mt 26.40-41 4. By the Blood of the Lamb & Rev 12.11, 17 our testimony 230 5. Through the power of the Spirit Rom 8.1-11, 2Cor 3.16-18 Eph 3.16, 20 Lk 9.1-2, 10.1, 17-18 2Tim 1.7 6. In Jesus Name Phil 2.9 Mk 16.16-18 Lk 10.17 1Jn 4.4 7. Do not give him an opportunity 2Cor 2.11 Eph 4.27 Heb 3.12-13 Js 4.7 by sinning 1Pet 5.8-9 8. Worship God daily Ps 50.23, 113.3, 13.6, 32.7 Act 16.22-26, 35 9. God promises deliverance Jn 16.33 1Cor 10.13 Tit 2.14 2Thess 3.3 Heb 12.10-13 1Pet 5.10 2Pet 2.9 1Jn 5.4, 4.4 Rev 3.10
VII. HIS END 1. access to God withdrawn Rev 12.7-12 2. bound for 1,000 years Rev 20.1-2 3. loosed for a season Rev 20.3, 7, 8 4. defeated and cast into Rev 20.10 eternal destruction
231 CULTS & RELIGIONS
Cults are religious groups claiming to be Christians, use His name and Gods name in their churches and use the bible but deviate from the revealed truth and testimony of God concerning Christ. Among the false churches and prophets today are : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Jehovahs Witnesses, Church of Christ (Manalo), New Age Movement, Bahai, Children of God, Church of God International (Soriano), The Kingdom of Jesus Christ The Name Above Every Name (Quiboloy), Unification, Way International and others that move away from the gospel of God and from the basic truths of Christianity. The Roman Catholic church knows from the Bible that Jesus the Son of God is the Lord and Savior but is not taught and preached in its pulpits for people to be saved but is replaced and hidden by its rituals and sacraments. 1Jn 5.9-13 2Pet 2.1-2 Gal 1:8-9 Col 2.23 Js 1.26
I. RECOGNIZING THE CULTS 1. Come in His Name, use for their Mt 24.4-5,11 2Cor 11.4, 13-14 church name 2. Distorted, Hidden gospel 2Cor 4.1-4, 5 Gal 1.6-9 1Thess 2.3-5 To the apostles it is clear Act 15.7-11 Eph 1.13 2Thess 2.13-14 3. Repentance and faith in Christ not Mk 1.15, 16.15-16 Act 11.14-18 enough for salvation Rom 4.22, 25, 10.9 Heb 4.1-6, 11 1Pet 1.21 4. Man-made, demon led doctrines of Act 15.1 Gal 1.6-9 Col 2.4-5 salvation, way of truth maligned 2Pet 2.1-3,15 1Jn 2.19, 25-26 5. Deny Jesus Christ 2Pet 2.1,20-22 1Jn 2.22-23,25-26, 4.1-6 a. As Christ/ Savior (other means) 1Jn 5.9-13, 3.5, 2.2, 4.1, 14, Jn 4.25, 42, 11.25-27 Act 4.12, 10.43, 13.38-39, 16.30-31 b. As Lord/ God Rom 10.9, 11-14 Jer 23.5-6 Phil 2.5-7 Col 1.15-16, 2.9 6. Anti-christs reject Jesus Christs 2Jn 7 1Jn 4.2-3, Heb 10.5 coming to the flesh 1Jn 2.22 Phil 2.6-7 (from heaven to earth) Jn 16.27, 28-29, 3.13 Anti-Christs usually dont collide with 2Cor 11.3-4, 13 Christ they have seemingly semblance 1Jn 4.2, 14, 2.25, 26 Act 4:12 of Christ but deny Him as the Only Way of salvation 7. Do not have the Holy Spirit Jde 19 Rom 8.9 a. Reject as God 2Cor 3.17-18 Heb 3.7-11, 4.3-5 Is 63.10-11, 14 8. Unsound doctrine Not according to the Gospel Truth 1Tim 1.3,11 2Pet 3.15-17 Tit 1.10-14
232 Not as God says Jn 7.16-18, 8.47 2Pet1.20 1Jn 4.1, 6 9. By their fruits (evil) Mt 7.15-20, 12.33-37 1Jn 3.6-10 10. Omit from the words of God Jer 26.2, 15-16 2Jn 9 Prov 30.4-5 11. Faith and salvation not same with the 2Cor 4.13 Jde 3-4 Tit 1.2 Gal 3.2 apostles Act 10.43, 13:38 12. Do not tell the truth in Christ Rom 9.1 2Cor 11.10 Gal 1.20 1Tim 2.7 1Jn 5:9-13 13. Use Gods words but contradict the Mt 4.6-7 Ps 50.16-17 whole Scriptures mesage Lk 24.44-47 Jn 5.39
II. LEADERS OF THE CULTS They are false prophets 2Pet 2.1 2Cor 11.13 Tit 1.10-11 1Tim 4.1 Rev 2.2 God is against false prophets Ezek 34.1-4, 10 1Jn 4.1-6 2Jn 7-11 God spoke many times and many ways Heb 1.1-2 to our fathers through the prophets and now has spoken to us by his Son The Son brings to us the true knowledge Jn 1.18, 3.13, 31-32, 34, 7.16 of God and His teachings. Anyone claiming to be a prophet from God, 1Tim 6.3 1Jn 4.1, 6 his words should not contradict that of our Lord Jesus Christ , the Son of God nor should he claim to be the last messenger and has the last message.
A. Character of False Prophets 1. Reject the Truth Jer 23.28 Jn 8.47, 18.37 1Jn 4.1, 6 (The gospel truth) Eph 1:13 1Tim 6.5 2Tim 3.7-8 2Thess 2.10-12 2Pet 2.1-3, 15 2. Enemies of the Cross Phil 3.18 Mt 16:21-23 Gal 6.12-14 1Cor 1.23, 18,6, 15:1-4,11 3. Preach another gospel (message) Gal 1.6-9 2Thess 1.8-9 1Thess 2.3-5 2Pet 2.1 Hid the Truth/Not Christ Crucified 2Cor 4.1-5 1Cor 1.17-23,18, 15.1-4,11 4. Lead people astray Mic 3.5 5. Reject knowledge Hos 4.6-12 6. Lie about the Lord Jer 5.12-13, 31, 28.15-16, 1-2 Is 32.6 7. Teach lies Is 9.14-16 Jer 14.14, 23.16, 28, Not speak the truth 30- 32, 28.15-16, 29.31-32 8. Give false hopes Jer 23.16, 21, 29.9 2Pet 2.1, 3 9. Sinning Tit 1.16, 3.10-11 2Pet 2.12-14 10. Steal hearts of the simple 2 Sam 15.6 Rom 16.18 Col 2.4 2Pet 2.1-3 11. Ruin His vineyard Is 3.14, 53.4 Mic 3.5 12. Arrogant and treacherous Hos 3.4 Js 3.13-18 13. Not inquire the Lord Jer 10.21 Ezek 13.3 14. Practice deceit Jer 6.13 15. Rule on their own Jer 5.31 3Jn 9-10 233 16. Not accept, think and speak evil of 3Jn 9-10, 11 Tit 1.10-12 servants of God 1Tim 6.4-5 Heb 13.17, 24 17. Evil cause Jer 23.10-11 18. Tell fortunes for money(profit) Mic 3.11 19. Their work is evil 2Jn 1, 2, 9-11 Lk 11.23 Phil 3.2 20. They are of the world and are Lk 6.26 Jn 17.14, 16 1Jn 4.1, 5-6 accepted by it 21. The devil influences them 2Cor 4.2-5 2Tim 2.24-26 22. Gone the way of Cain Jde 11 Gen 4.3-8 Heb 11.4 1Jn 3.12 23. Rushed into the error of Balaan Num 31.16 2Pet 2.15 Rev 2.14 24. Perished in the rebellion of Korah Jde 11, 18-19 Num 16.1-3, 31-35 Jer 28.16 Tit 1.10-11 25. Clouds without water Jde 12 2Pet 2.17 Prov 25.14 26. Wondering stars Jde 13 (Dan 12.3) 27. Dogs, greedy, not satisfied, Is 56.11 Phil 3.2 Rev 22.15 no understanding
B. Gods Response 1. God has not sent them Jer 14.14, 23.32 2. They are broken off Jer 5.5 3. God will not answer Mic 3.5-7 4. No right to speak Gods words Ps 50.16 5. Hate discipline, cast His words behind Ps 50.17 6. God is against them Ezek 13.3, 6-9 7. They scatter Mt 12.30
C. Judgment 1. Eternal fire Jde 12-13 2Pet 2.17
III. WITNESSING TO THE CULTS All the cults have one thing in common. They dont preach the Only One Gospel. They dont know it although they read it and they wont accept it. They dont have faith in it. To them the gospel are the teachings they get from the scriptures or their set of doctrines drawn from it but were out of context. To be saved is by keeping it. True to its sense the gospel is the word of God but the Scripture, our Lord Jesus Christ, the prophets and the apostles clearly portrayed what the gospel is. Some of their members can be set free should they hear and believe the Only True Gosple of God.
A. Prove to them what is the Gospel: 1. About the Son of God Rom 1.1-4 Heb 10.7 2Tim 1.8, 2.8 Gal 1.11-12, 15-16 2. Jesus is the Christ/ Savior Mt 16.16-17 Jn 4.25, 42, 11.25-27 Lk 2.10-11 1Jn 2.22, 2, 3.5, 4.14 3. The Sacrifice of Christ 1Cor 1.18, 23, 15.1-3, 11 1Pet 1.10-11 1Cor 5.7, 15.3 Eph 5.2 1Tim 2.6 Mt 20.28 Gal 1.4 Heb 9.14, 26, 10.5-7,10 4. Good News of Salvation Act 13.32-33, 23, 26, 38-39, 47, 8.12, 28.31, 28 Lk 2.10-11 Rom 10.15-16, 8-9 1Cor 15.2 Heb 4.2 Tit 2.11 234
B. By this Gospel for Salvation 1. Christ proclaimed Rom 16.25 Gal 1.15-16 1Tim 3.16 1Cor 1.23 2Cor 4.5 Col 1.23, 28 2. Gods way Rom 1.16 1Cor 1.23, 18 Eph 1.13 2Thess 2.13-14 Rom 15.16-20 Act 11.14-17, 15.7- 9, 11, 16.17 3. Christ is preached Act 5.42, 8.5, 35, 25, 9.20, 10.43, 11.20, 14.6-7, 21, 17.3, 18.5, 28, 20.20-21, 13.38-39, 23, 26, 26.22-23 Jn 20.31 Rom 10.14, 11-13 1Cor 1.23 2Cor 4.13 Col 1.23, 28 Gal 3.1-2, 1.11-12, 15-16 4. Christ commanded Mk 1.15, 13.10, 16.15-16 Lk 24.44-48, 25, 26 Jn 3.36, 15-17, 14.6 5. By this gospel you are saved without 1Cor 15.2 2Thess 1.8, 9, 2.13-14 which there is no salvation Mk 1.15, 16.15-16 Eph 1.13-14 Gal 1.8-9 Heb 4.2, 2.3 6. First preached, first received Mk 13.10 Act 15.7-9, 14.21 1Cor 1.17, 23, 15.1-2,11 Gal 1.6-8, 15-16 Col 1.5-6 Eph 1.13, 3.6 Phil 1.5 1Thess 1.5, 2.9, 13 2Thess 2.13-14 1Jn 2.24, 1.1-4 7. Wherein youll repent & put faith in Mk 1.15, 16.15-16 Act 20.20-21 for salvation Eph 1.13 1Tim 2.3-4 2Thess 2.13-14 2Pet 3.9 8. Doctrines in the epistles are taught Mt 28:19-20 1Cor 15.1-2,11 to believers, saved by the gospel first Gal 1.1-2, 3.1-3 Eph 2.1-8 Col 1.5-6, 4.16 You teach disciples the doctrines 1Thess 5.2 2Thess 2.13-14, 3. 14 1Pet 1.9, 5.12 1Jn 2.12-14, 21 9. They wrote to and taught the churches Rom 1:1, 7-8 1Cor 1:1-2, 14:37-38 Gal 1:1-2 Eph 1:1 Phil 1:1 Col 1:1-2, 4:16, 2Thess 1:1, 2:15
C. Denial of the Gospel Truth There is a truth 1Tim 2.3-4, 7 Gal 2.5 2Cor 13.8 2Tim 3.7-8 If denied: 1. Condemned Gal 3.1-3, 1.6-9 2Pet 2.1, 20-22 Ps 119.21, 118 2. Does not have the Father and the Son 2Jn 9-11 1Jn 4:6 3. Makes God a liar 1Jn 5.9-13 235 4. Blinded by Satan by hiding the gospel 2Cor 4.1-4, 5 5. Lie about the LORD Jer 5.12-13, 31, 28.15-16, 1-2 Is 32.6 6. Are false prophets 2Pet 2.1 2Cor 11.4, 13-15 7. God consider them wicked, Ps 50.16-17 Lk 11.23 deceitful workers 2Cor 11.13 2Jn 1, 2, 9-11 God commands His people to Rev 18.2-5 come out from false religions
D. Commonality of all Cults 1. They teach set of doctrines for people 1Tim 1.3, 10-11, 4.1, 6.3-4 to enter their group then baptize them 2Tim 4.1-3 Phil 1.27 2Pet2.1-2, (Christ crucified to put faith is missing) 3.16 1Cor 15:1-4, 11, 2:1-2,4-8 2Cor 4:3-5 2. They differ from the apostles, Dont have: a. The gospel first before baptism Mk 1.15, 13.10, 16.15-16 Act 2.36-41, 8.12, 34, 38, 10.42-48 b. Christ crucified first preached Mk 13.10 1Cor 1.17-18, 23, 15.1-4,11 Phil 1.5 c. Doctrines taught after conversion Mt 28.18-20 Act 2.36-42 1Cor 1.2, 14.37-40 1Thess 5.27 Js 1.1, 2.1 1Pet 1.1-3, 5.12
IV. RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD The Religions of the world that dont believe Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior are Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Chinese Eastern Religions and Animism among others. They are all are self-made religions and other doctrines influenced by spirits. The Occults are spiritual religious groups that have teachings contradicting christian practices & truths and deep into the ways of Satanism such as spiritism, sorcery, witchcraft. Col 2.4, 8, 18-23 1Jn 4:1-4
God in these last days has spoken to us by His Son. Revelations that contradict Jesus words and of His apostles are not from God. Heb 1.1-2 Gal 1.11-12 1Jn 4:6
A. Gods of this World Gods conceived as images or spirits. 1. Many gods. For even if there are so called gods whether in heaven or in earth, as indeed there are many gods and many lords, yet for us there is one God the Father from whom are all things and we exist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we exist through Him. However not all men have this knowledge 1Cor 8.57a Is 45.20-21 2. Gods that do not exist But the LORD (YAHWEH) is the true God; He is the living God and the everlasting King. At His wrath the earth quakes and the nation cannot endure His indignation. Thus you shall say to them, the gods that did not make the heavens and the earth will perish from the earth and from 236 under the heavens. Jer 10.1-5, 10-13, Zeph 2.11 What do I mean then? That a thing sacrifice to idols is anything? No, but I say that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons and not to God, and I do not want you to become shares in demons. 1Cor 10.19-20
For all the gods of the peoples are idols (man made) But the LORD made the heavens Ps 96.5 Hab 2.18-20
3. There is only one God I am the LORD, and there is no other. Besides Me there is no God Is 45.5,22 Jer 12.16-17 Thus you will know that I am the LORD, for you have not walked in my statutes nor have you executed my ordinances but acted according to the ordinances of the nations around you. Ezek 11.12
B. Presenting the True God 1. In Life a. No teaching can be exchanged for a life Col 4.5 1Pet 2.12 of example, love, goodness and faith 2Cor 1.12 Rom 13.8-10 b. Do not offend them for the sake of the 1Cor 9.19-23, 10.27-33 gospel that they might be saved. c. By your good works they will glorify Mt 5.14-16 your Father in heaven. 2. In Prayer a. For the weapons of our warfare are not 2Cor 10.4 flesh, divinely powerful for destruction of fortresses. b. Spend time in praying for these people Lk 10:20, 11:20 Act 26:18 and for their enlightenment, that God will open their eyes and grant the repentance unto eternal ife. Bind and rebuke the ruling spirits and loose freedom and break bondages. 3. In the Gospel a. Present the Gospel, the word of truth 1Tim 2.3-8 Rom 5.6-10 clearly in the power of the Holy Sprit and Jn 3.16-17 with love. Our concern is to share Gods Testimony. 1Cor 2.1-2, 4-5 Christ and Him crucified, our ransom and 1Jn 5:9-13 eternal life. b. It is the power of God for salvation that Rom 1.16-17 1Cor 1.17-18 they might hear about Him- Jesus, Rom 10.8-14 and be saved and have eternal life 4. In Contrast Most of the religions of the world teach their followers to be good, kind, peaceful and just to all but the problem lies they know within themselves that their religions cant change them inwardly. Hatred, jealousy, impurity, immorality, fornication, murders, fear, unwholesome words and evil character still prevail over themselves, which they cant overcome. Still there is emptiness, vagueness and longing in their spirits for the truth. Even they pray, do good works for years there are still no change 237 and peace. The problem is man continuous to sin. When there is no change inside, religion is worthless. Jesus said, If the Son makes you free you shall be free indeed. Js 1.26-27 Jn 8:34-36
Religions teach that to be saved, your good works should outweigh your bad works. There is only a fifty-fifty chance for salvation. Obedience is enforced by will. Only Christianity offers total forgiveness and perfect salvation through Jesus Christ. The true and only God, the Lord knows mans inability to save his soul from hell. He made the way. After He finished the work of salvation that is sending His Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross, He redeems, releases us from our sins and gives us eternal life. He gives us His Spirit and dwells in us. He gives us a new heart and a new spirit. He writes His words and commandments in our hearts so that we now can obey. Ps 40.6-10 Jer 31.31-34, 32:40 Heb 10.5-13 Ezek 36:26-37
238 GREAT TRIBULATION
The Great Tribulation is the middle of the last seven years of the earth today. The antichrist shall reign and many shall be deceived but shall be put to end. The present system, governments, religions and daily lives of man shall end at the last day when Christ comes again at the end of the tribulation. It is a period of great salvation of man from all nations and wrath of the wicked. God pouring on earth His anger on wicked men. Many saints were martyred and many souls were saved.
I. DANIELS 70 WEEKS The prophecy Dan 9.24-27 Mt 24.15
The Explanation A. Dan 9.24 Seventy weeks have been decreed to your people and your holy city, to finish transgression, to make an end of sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the most holy place. The 70 weeks : 1 week = 7 years 70 weeks x 7 years = 490 years 70 weeks or 490 years are decreed for Israel to fulfill all prophecy. 1. to your people and your holy city There are two recipient of this prophecy, the people and the holy city - Jerusalem 2. to finish transgression, - Refers to the atonement made to make an end of sin, by Christ on the cross to make atonement for iniquity to bring in everlasting righteousness 3. to seal up vision and prophecy to anoint the most holy place
B. Dan 9.25 So you are to know and discern that from the issuing of a decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah The Prince there will be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks, it will be built again, with plaza and moat, even in times of distress.
The event of time After 70 years of captivity Dan 9.2 1. Decree issued to restore and rebuild Ezr 1.1-4 Neh 2.1-8 Jerusalem there will be seven weeks or Ezr 6.14 49 years 2. Until Messiah The Prince there will be Lk 19.28-38 sixty-two weeks or 434 years later the Messiah will come, the Prince into Jerusalem
C. Dan 9.26 Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and have nothing, and the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. And its end will come with a flood even to the end there will be war, desolations are determined.
239 The event and time: 1. After 62 weeks (434 years) the Messiah The Crucifixion and Death of will be cut off and have nothing. Jesus Christ Heb 10.10-18 This fulfills Dan 9.24 when Christ died on the cross. He finished transgression, made an end of sin, made atonement for iniquity and brought in everlasting righteousness.
2. The people of the prince who is to come Fulfilled at 70 AD when will destroy the city and the sanctuary Jerusalem was besieged by and its end will come with a flood. Rome. The Temple and the Sanctuary destroyed. Lk 19:41-44
3. Even to the end there will be war, desolation are determined. Israel since the time of their rejection of the Messiah has been experiencing wars and the world desolations.
Daniel 9.25-26 completes: The 7 weeks (Rebuilding of Jerusalem) 62 weeks (Coming of the Messiah and His Death and Resurrection) 69 weeks (The antichrist and the last 7 years of the world) 1more week is left to complete the 70 weeks.
This is the last week on the last 7 years. We are still on the 69 th week wherein we are experiencing and will experience Dan 9.26 even to the end there will be wars, desolations are determined
As prophesied by Christ and is being fulfilled now at the last days until He comes again to judge nations and destroy the wicked. Mt 24.3-14
D. Daniel 9.27 And he will make a firm covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put a stop to sacrifice and grain offering, and on the wing of abominations will come one who makes desolate, even until a complete destruction, one that is decreed, is poured out on the one who makes desolate.
The Event and Time: 1. The covenant: Dan 9:27 Temple in Jerusalem restored Sacrifices and offerings restored 2. The time: One week (7 years duration) 3. The Abomination: The antichrist Mt 24.15-21 2Thess 2:3-4 at the middle of the week (after 3 years of the covenant) sacrifices and offering stopped. Abominates and blasphemes the true God and exalts himself in the Temple. 240 Makes desolations. 4. The Destruction On the last day of the week or Rev 19.11-21 seventh year, he will be destroyed at the day of the Lord Jesus Christ
The one week of Daniels vision will come anytime in our time. This last 7 years will come when the Antichrist is revealed. Believers at this time will not be hurt. Rev 7.1-9, 9.4
II. THE GREAT TRIBULATION The Events in the Great Tribulation The Book of Revelation Rev 6 to 19 A. Covenant w/ Israel broken Dan 9.27, 11.31
B. Tribulation begins Mt 24.15, 21 Is 24, 26.20-21 1 st seal broken. Rise of the Antichrist Rev 6.2 The Fourth Kingdom Dan 2.36-43, 44-45, 7.17-20, 23-25 Beast out of the Sea: Antichrist given Rev 13.1-10,18 Satans powers Beast out of the earth: false prophet and Rev 13.11-17 the image Abomination of desolation Mt 24.15, 21 Dan 9.27, 7.24-25, 8.9-14, 11.36-37 Temple and city defiled Dan 9.27 2Thess 2.3-4 1 st Seal: Conquer Rev 6.1-2 2 nd Seal: War Rev 6.3-4 3 rd Seal: Famine Rev 6.5-6 4 th Seal: Death of mankind is destroyed Rev 6.7-8 5 th Seal: First Martyrs Rev 6.9-11 6 th Seal: Heaven & earthquake Rev 6.12-17 144,000 Jews and Multitudes sealed Rev 7.1-9 The saints protected Rev 7:3 Tribulation saints worship Rev 7.10-17 7 th Seal: Silence in Heaven Rev 8.1 7 angels with 7 trumpets Rev 8.2 The angel and prayers of the saints Rev 8.3-5 lifted 7 angels prepare to sound Rev 8.6 1 st trumpet: hail, fire, blood Rev 8.7 2 nd trumpet: sea into blood Rev 8.8-9 3 rd trumpet: waters poisoned Rev 8.10-11 4 th trumpet: planets darkened Rev 8.12 Angel announces 3 woes Rev 8.13 5 th trumpet: 1 st Woe: demons from hell Rev 9.1-12 released and lament men Believers, vegetation not hurt Rev 9.4 Dan 12.1
241 6 th trumpet: 2 nd Woe: 200 million armies slay Rev 9.13-21 1/3 of man But the rest of mankind didnt repent Rev 9.20-21 2 witnesses appeared on earth Rev 11.3-12 and proclaimed the gospel Zech 4.3, 11, 14 (Mal 4.4-5 Mt 17.1-3, 11) The woman, Israel who gave birth Rev 12.1-5 to the male child Jesus Christ who is now on the Throne She is kept for 1,260 days Rev 12.6 Eternal gospel preached into the Rev 12.6-7 earth, every nation and tribe, tongue & people War in heaven, Satan cast down Rev 12.7-12 Persecuted Israel but was delivered Rev 12.13-17 Dan 7.21 made war with the saints Fall of Babylon announced Rev 14.8 Doomed of worshippers of the beast Rev 14.9-11 Blessing of martyrs announced Rev 14.12-13 Wine press of the wrath of God Rev 14.14-20 blood flowed 200 miles and up to the horses bridles 7 angels with the last 7 plagues Rev 15.1-8 Angels with 7 bowls of wrath of God 1 st Bowl: sores on men Rev 16.2 2 nd Bowl: death on sea Rev 16.3 3 rd Bowl: rivers into blood Rev 16.4 4 th Bowl: sun scorched men Rev 16.8-9 still not repent
5 th Bowl: into the beast & his kingdom, Rev 16.10-11 darkness & pain 6 th Bowl: Euphrates river dried up Rev 16.12 Way for the kings of the east 3 unclean spirits coming out Rev 16.13-16 from the dragon, the beast and the false prophet gathering nations for war in Armageddon 7 th Bowl: The Greatest Earthquake Rev 16.17-21 Cities, nations, islands fell 100 pounds of hailstones fell on men from heaven Judgment of the Great Harlot- Rev 17-18, 19.1-7 Babylon The woman is the great city which reigns over the kings of the earth which was carried by the beast. She has killed many of the Lords saints.
C. The 7 th Trumphet sounded: Christ reign foreseen Rev 10.7, 11.15-19 Mt 24.29-31 1Cor 15.52 The Lamb and the bride ready Rev 19.7-10
242 The Coming of Jesus Christ Rev 19.11-16 Mt 24.30-31 Dan 7.13-14 Coming like as thief Rev 16.15, 3.3 1Thess 5.4-6 2Pet 3:10 Battle of Armageddon Rev 16.16, 17.13-14, 19:19-21 Dan 2:34-35, 7:22 War with the Lamb & their defeat Rev 20.2 Is 63.1-6 The beast & false prophet doomed Satan the dragon, old serpent bound The Lamb on Mount Zion Rev 14.1-5 Zech 14.1-9 (Mt 25.31-46) Christ Reigns (Millenium) Rev 20:4, 6, 3:21, 5:10
243 SECOND COMING OF CHRIST (The Day of the Lord)
The Second Coming of Christ, the Day of the Lord is the only one visible coming where all eyes shall see and all the saints shall be resurrected and transformed all at the same time after the Great Tribulation. His Coming is salvation and redemption of the saints but destruction of Satan and the wicked. He comes to establish His kingdom and to reign on earth forever and ever.
I. THE DAY OF THE LORD, THE SECOND COMING The Day of the Lord begins at the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ to gather his saints, to reign, to judge the kingdoms of the earth, to put an end to the devil and to the destruction of heaven and earth with fire for a new heaven & earth. 1Thess 4.14 to 5.4 2Thess 1.7-10 2Pet 3.10-13 1. The Day of the Lord is the Coming of Jn 14.3 1Thess 4.14-17, 5.1-2, 23 our Lord Jesus Christ 2Thess 1.7-10, 2.1-2 1Cor 1.8 Joel 2.1, 3.14 Phil 3.20 2Pet 3.7, 12 2. Day of Christ Lk 17.24, 30 1Cor 1.8, 5.5 2Cor 1.14 Phil 1.6, 10, 2.16 1Thess 5.2 2Thess 2.2 2Pet 3.12 3. Salvation for the Righteous Is 63.4 Joel 3.15-17 Hab 3.13 Mal 4.2-3 (His People) Mk 13.24-27 Lk 21.20-28 Mt 24.29,31, 25.31,34 2Thess 1.10 Rev 19.1-21
4. Destruction of the Wicked Is 13.6-13, 63.4 Ezek 30.3 Joel 2.30-32, 3.12-14 Obd 1.15 Hab 3.3-6,10-12 Zeph 1.7,8,14-18 Mal 4.1 Lk 21.25-26 Mt 24.29-30, 25.31-32, 41 2Thess 1.7-9 5. Summed up into the New Heaven & 2Pet 3.10-13 Is 65.17-18 Earth
II. THE EVENTS BEFORE THE SECOND COMING 1. The Present Church 1Cor 1.2, 7-8 2Thess 2.1-8 Lk 21.10-27, 28 2. To the Tribulation Period Rev 6 Mt 24.3, 21, 29-31 Mk 13.14-19, 24 2Thess 2.1-3 1Thess 5.1-3 Rev 16.15, 3.3 Believers had faith in Christ Rev 6:9-11, 7:9-14, 12:11,17, 14:12 a. Antichrist covenant w/ Israel Dan 9.27 Rev 13 (First 3 years of the 7 years Great Tribulation Period) b. Covenant broken 2Thess 2.3-4, 8-10 244 c. Abomination of Desolation Dan 7.25, 8.25 Mt 24.15 Mk 13.14 d. Tribulation begins Mt 24.15, 21 Mk 13.14-23 Rev 6-18 (last 3 years) e. Apocalyptic judgment Rev 6 to 18 f. Fullness of salvation Mt 24.14 Zeph 2.3 Joel 2.30-32 Gentiles into the church completed Rom 11.25 Rev 12.6, 12, 7.9, 14 Israel saved Lk 21.20-28 Rom 11.25 Ezek 20.33-34 Is 14.1-3, 59.16-21
III. THE TIME OF HIS SECOND COMING The Second Coming of Christ Tit 2.13 1Cor 15.20-23 2Thess 2.1-2 1Thess 4.14-17, 5.1-4 Mt 24.29-31, 16.27 Col 3.4 1Pet 5.4 1Jn 3.2 Visible Return Is 66:15-18 Act 1.9-11 Mt 24.27, 30 Mk 13.26 Lk 21.27-28 Rev 1.7 A. The Sign 1. No one knows the exact day & hour Mt 24.36-37 2. But we shall know when that day is Mt 24.32-34 very near 3. The Sign of His Coming and Mt 24.3, 14-15, 29 the End of Age
B. The Time & Event 1. Immediately after the great tribulation Mt 24.29-31, 15, 21 Mk 13.14, 19, 24-26 Lk 21.20-28 1Thess 4.14-17, 5.1-3 2. After the Antichrist is manifested 2Thess 2.1, 3-4,8 Dan 7.7-14,19-22 3. At the last day or at the end of the Mt 24.3, 14, 15, 21 Jn 11.24 age (last day of the present age) 4. After the gospel is preached Jn 6.39, 44 Mt 24.14 Dan 12.2, 13 to all nations Rev 14.6-7, 12 5. After the times & fullness of the Lk 21:20-28 Mt 24.14 Rom 11.25 Gentiles ending in the great tribulation There are Christians during the Rev 6.9-11, 7.4-14, 11.18, 12.13, Tribulation 17, 14.12-13, 16.15 6. At the last trumpet sounded Mt 24.30-31 1Cor 15.52 1Thess 4.14-16 Zech 9.14-17 Is 27.13, 12 Zeph 1.16-18 Should be after the seventh angel Rev 10.7, 11.15-19 sounding the seventh trumpet 7. So when you see these things Mt 24.32-33 Mk 13.29 Lk 21.31 happening, He is near, right at the door And then, immediately after the Mt 24.30, 29 2Thess 2.3, 1-2 tribulation of those days. 1Thess 5.1-5 8. Coming like as thief in the night Rev 16.15, 3.3 1Thess 5.4-6
245 C. Resurrection of The Saints at His Coming 1. All Saints (OT, NT, Tribulation Saints) Jn 11.24 1Thess 4.13-17 will be resurrected and transformed at 2Thess 2.1, 3-4, 8 1Cor 15.52-54 His Only One Visible Second Coming Phil 3.20-21 Col 3.4 1Jn 3.2 after the Great Tribulation Dan 12.2, 13 Rev 20.4-14 Believers are gathered and taken Mt 24.29-31, 27-28 Mk 13:24-27 Lk 17.24-37, 21.20, 25-28 2. The Tribulation period is a day of Mt 24:21-22 Rev 8.13, 9.6, 20, 21 Gods wrath for the wicked Salvation for believers, they are kept Rev 7.2-3, 9.4, 12.6, 13-17 & protected 1Thess 5.9, 1.10 Not yet the Judgment Day or the End Dan 12.1 Is 26.20, 31.5 All the apostles and the Lord Jesus 2Thess 2.1-3 Mt 24.29-31 confirm that all saints should expect Mk 13.14, 19, 24-26 gathering, resurrection and change at 1Thess 4.14-17, 5.1-3 1Jn 3:2 His Coming after the Great Tribulation Rev 11.15-19 Dan 12.1-2
D. The Sequence 1. Greek words for Coming: Mk 13.24-27 Lk 21.20-28 Mt 24.29-31, 27 Erchomai-all eyes will see Mt 24.27, 37, 39, 44 Lk 17.24 1Cor 15.23 Is 66:18 Parousia-to be with 1Thess 4.15 2. The Sequence is: Tribulation Period Mt 24.15 Dan 9.27, 11.31, 12.11 Second Coming (Erchomia)-all men Mt 24.30 Lk 21.25-27 will see Resurrection (Parousia)-saints will be Mt 24.31 Lk 21.28 Rev 16:15 with Him Destruction of the wicked Mt 24.39, 16.27 Rev 16:16 3. The Coming of the Son of Man is all like the days of Noah & Lot a. Unrepentant men continually Mt 24.37-38 Lk 17.24-28 sinning, drinking, eating & given Rev 9.20-21 into marriage (people sinning) b. Believers were taken at the Mt 24.38-41 Lk 17.27, 29-31 Coming of the Son of Man (into the ark) c. Destruction & judgment Mt 24.39 Lk 17.27 immediately follows 2Thess 1.8-10 Jde 14-16 (the Flood came) Rev 19.18-19, 20.1-3
IV. THE ORDER OF THE SECOND COMING In Chronological Order 1. Sign in Heaven & Earth Mt 24.24-27, 29-30 Lk 21.25-26, 17.24 Rev 11.19, 18 Is 13.10, 13 Joel 2.1,10-11, 31 Hab 3.3-6, 10-11 Ps 96.11-13 2. The Second Coming of Christ 2Thess 2.1-3 1Thess 5.1-3 Mt 24.29-31 Lk 21.25-28 1Cor 1.7-8 a. Tribes of the earth mourn Mt 24.29-30 Rev 1.7 Lk 21.25-27 Is 2.19-21, 13.7-8
246 b. Resurrection/Transformation Mt 24.31, 37 Lk 21.27-28 Mk 13.27 of all Saints 2Thess 2.1-8 1Thess 4.15-17, 5.1-10 1Cor 15.52-53 1Jn 3.2 Col 3.4 Heb 9.28 Dan 12.13, 1-2 Rev 7.9-14, 20.4-5, 6 c. Union/ Marriage of the Lamb and Mt 25:10 Rev 19.7-9, 11-14 the Bride 2Thess 2.1 d. The LORD comes with all Zech 14.4 Jde 14 Mt 24.29-31 His Saints 1Thess 3.13 3. Destruction of the beast (antichrist) 2Thess 2.3, 7-10 Rev 19.20-21 and the false prophet 4. Destruction of the Wicked Is 11.4, 13.6, 11, 42.13, 63.1-6, 66.15-16 Joel 2.1-11 Mal 4.1 Mt 24.37-39 Lk 17.26-28 Jde 14-15 Rev 19.18-19 Joel 3.2, 9-17 Zech 14.1-3 Battle of Armageddon Rev 16.13-16, 19.11-21 Is 29.5-8, 34.1-3, 66.15, 18 Jer 25:32-33 Obd 1:15 Hab 3.1-6, 12 Zeph 3.8 5. Satan bound Is 27.1 Rev 20.1-3 Rom 16.20 6. Millenium (1,000 years Reign of Christ) Rev 20.4-6 Dan 7.13-14,18 Is 66:18-24 Ps 22:27-28 a. Judgment Seat of Christ Saints rewarded for the works 2Cor 5.10 1Cor 3.10-15, 15.58 Lk 14.14 Col 3.23-25 2Tim 4.7-8 1Pet 5.4 Rev 11.18, 15, 17, 2.23, 22.12 Dan 12.13 Saints reign w/ Him Dan 7.22, 27 Rev 20.4 b. Kingdom Age Dan 2.35, 44, 45, 7.26-27 Zech 14.9-11, 16-21 Righteousness & Peace Ps 2.9, 72.1 Is 2.1-4, 11.6-10, 26.9, 60.18 Zech 14.9, 16.22 Jer 33.6-17 c. Nations serve the LORD Mt 24:30 Lk 21:25-27 Is 66:18-24 Zech 14:9-21 7. Satan final revolt & end Rev 20.7-10 8. Great White Throne Judgment Is 34.8 Rom 2.5-8, 14.10-12 Act 10.42, 17.31 Christ on His Glorious Throne Mt 25.31-32, 33-46 Believers & Unbelievers present a. Believers into eternity Mt 25-31-32, 41, 7.21-23, 12.41-42, New Heaven & Earth 16.24-27 Rev 11.18 Is 66:17 Dan 12.2 b. Unbelievers / Wicked Rose from the dead for Second Rev 20.11-15 Jb 14.1, 4-5, 12,14 Death(Spiritual/Eternal Damnation) Mt 25.31,41, 7.15,23, 12.41-42 Condemned into Lake of Fire 1Cor 6.9-10 Rev 21.8 Is 66:24 9. Destruction of Heaven & Earth 2Pet 3.10-13, 7 Is 34.4, 51.6 10. New Heaven & Earth 1Cor 15.24-28 2Pet 3.13 Is 65.17, 66:22 Rev 21 to 22 11. The LORD/ YAHWEH our God reigns 1Cor 15.24-28 Rev 21.2,9-10,22-23, on His Throne forever and ever 22.1, 3-5 Is 9.6-7 Lk 1.33 247 RESURRECTION
Resurrection is the blessed transformation of all the saints. The dead in Christ shall rise first and then those who are alive in Christ shall follow to meet the Lord in the air at His Coming. Mortality is changed into immortality, the temporal into the eternal, the physical body into the spiritual, glorified body, from imperfection to perfection. Resurrection of the saints will happen at Christ s appearing and second Coming after the Great Tribulation. There is only one first resurrection of the saints. The second resurrection is the resurrection of the wicked dead into judgment- the second death at the end of the millennium or 1,000 years after the resurrection of the saints.
I. THE TRUTH OF RESURRECTION 1. Brought by Jesus Christ Lk 24:5-6 Jn 10.18, 11.25, 20.1, 17, 26-29 1Cor 15.12-19 Rev 1.18 2. Believe by the Patriarchs Gen 22.5 Jb 19.25-27 Is 26.19 Heb 11.19 3. Revealed through the Prophets Is 26.19 Hos 13.14 Dan 12.2, 13 4. Declared by the Apostles 1Thess 4.14-17 1Cor 15.23 Act 24.14-15
II. THE TWO RESURRECTIONS A. First Resurrection (Unto Life) Resurrection of Life Rev 20.5-6 Jn 5.28-29 Is 26.19 1. Composed of all Saints: a) OT Saints Jn 11.24 Dan 12.2, 13 b) NT Saints 1Thess 4.14-17 1Cor 15.20-22 Col 3.4 Phil 3.20-21 1Jn 3.2
c) Tribulation Saints Rev 20.4, 7.9-14 2. Character: a) Immortal, incorruptible, glorious, Mk 12:25 1Cor 15:42-44, 51-53 2Cor 5:1-2 b) spiritual body Phil 3.20-21 1Jn 3:2 c) Instantaneous Change Col 3.4 1Cor 15.52 1Jn 3.2 d) Called the redemption of the body Rom 8.23 e) Death swallowed Is 25:8 1Cor 15.54-55 3. Time: a) At the Second Coming of Christ Mt 16.27 Lk 14.14 1Cor 15.20-23 1Thess 4.14-17 2Thess 2.1 1Pet 5.4 1Jn 3.2 b) Immediately after the Great 2Thess 2.1, 3-4, 8 Mt 24:29-31 Tribulation 1Thess 4.15-17, 5.1-3 Dan 12.1-2 Rev 20.4 c) At the Last day or at the End of the Jn 11.24, 6.39, 44 Dan 12.2, 13 Present Age after the Gospel Mt 24.3, 14-15,21 preached to all nations Rev 14.6-7, 12, 20:4 d) At the last trumpet sounded 1Thess 4.14-16 Mt 24.30-31 the saints in Christ resurrect 1Cor 15.52 Zech 9.14
248 B. Second Resurrection (Unto Death) Rev 20.6, 13, 14 Dan 12.2 Resurrection into Judgment Jn 5.28-29 Is 26.14 1. Compose of all Unbelievers Rev 20.5-15, 21.8 2. Judged according to works, the Mt 7.21-23 Jn 5.28-29 Rev 20.13 word and the Gospel of Christ Jn 12.47-48 2Thess 1.7-8 Rev 20.15 3. Into eternal corruption / destruction Rev 20.10, 13-14, 21.8 Mt 25.41, 46, 24.51 4. Time: 1,000 years after the 1 st Resurrection Rev 20.4-6, 14
C. Only One First Resurrection There is Only One First Resurrection where all the saints will be gathered to Christ at His Coming immediately after the Great Tribulation. Rev 20:4, 6, 5, 7-15
249 THE NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH
The present heaven and earth shall pass way at the day of the Lord wherein it shall be destroyed by fire for a new heaven and earth. The new heaven and earth shall be God dwelling among men. It is a place of eternal bliss and happiness. The end of the wicked and evil and they cannot enter it anymore. A place where there are no more tears, hunger, curse and death. It is the place where God is with His people forever and ever.
I. THE NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH It is Prophesied. 1. For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth Is 65.17 2. Seen by apostle John in the revelation by Jesus Rev 21.1 Christ 3. We are looking for a new heaven & earth 2Pet 3.13
II. THE PRESENT HEAVEN & EARTH 1. Was created in the beginning Gen 1.1 2. They were created by the word of God and by 2Pet 3.5-7 His word are being reserved for fire, kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men. 3. It will pass away with a roar and the elements 2Pet 3.10 destroyed with intense heat, the earth and its Zeph 1.1-3 works will be burned up. 4. The creation anxiously long and waits eagerly for Rom 8.18-22 the revelation of the sons of God. It was subjected to futility and will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 5. The event after the last judgment when God will Rev 20.11-15, put an end and punish the wicked and satan 21.1 into the Lake of Fire
III. THE COMING NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH A. The Character 1. Place for the holy city, the new Jerusalem Rev 21.2 coming from heaven 2. In the city is Tabernacle of God among men Rev 21.3 3. God will dwell among them Rev 21.3 4. They shall be His people Rev 21.3 5. No more tears Rev 21.4 6. No more death Rev 21.4 7. No more mourning, crying or pain Rev 21.4 8. No more sin Rev 22.14-15 9. All things are new Rev 21.5 Is 35.4-10 10. All whose names written in the Lambs Book Rev 21.27, 22.14-15 of Life shall come into it 11. The Throne of God and of the Lamb in it Rev 22.1, 3 12. There will no longer be any curse Rev 22.3 Zech 14.11 13. His bond-servants will serve Him Rev 22.3 250 14. They will see His Face and His Name will be Rev 22.4 on their forehead 15. They will reign forever & ever Rev 22.6, 21.24, 26 Dan 7.18
B. The Appearance of the Holy City There will be a New City. Which is New Rev 21.1-27 Jerusalem in the New Earth 1. No more seas Rev 21.1 2. The holy city, the new Jerusalem and the Rev 21.2-3, 10 Tabernacle of God which is from heaven and comes down. 3. She has the glory of God Rev 21.11 4. Her brilliance was like a very costly stone of Rev 21.11 crystal clear jasper. 5. Have a great high wall with twelve gates with Rev 21.12-13 twelve angels. Three gates on each side north, south, east & west written are the twelve tribes of Israel. The wall has twelve foundation stones with twelve names of the apostles of the Lamb. Rev 21:14 6. The city is laid out as a square. Measured, Rev 21.16 1,500 miles length, width & height are equal 7. Walls are 70 yards (200 feet thick) Rev 21.17 Material of the wall was jasper, the city was Rev 21.18-21 pure gold like clear glass. Foundation stones were adorned with every kind of precious stone. The twelve gates were twelve pearls. The street of the city is pure gold, like transparent glass. 8. No temple in it, the Lord God Almighty & the Rev 21.22 Lamb are its Temple 9. No sun or moon to shine it and the lamp is the Rev 21.23, 22.5 Lamb Zech 14.6-7 Is 60.19-20 10. Nations walk by its light, kings of the earth Rev 21.24, 26 will bring their glory into it. 11. No more night, gates will never be closed Rev 21.25 12. Theres a river of water of life clear as Rev 22.1 Zech 14.8 crystal coming from the throne of God and of the Lamb 13. There is a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds Rev 22.2 of fruit, the leaves were for the healing of nations. 14. It is the Paradise of God Rev 2.7
C. The Existence Eternal, Forever and Ever 1. The LORD/YAHWEH will be the Only One and Zech 14.9 His Name the Only One. 2. The Throne forever and ever Ps 9.7, 45.6 Rev 22.1,3
251 STATEMENT OF FAITH
We believe on: The Scriptures 1. The Bible, with its 66 books, is the only word of God, fully and verbally inspired by the Holy Spirit, inerrant and infallible, the revealer of truth and salvation and the final authority for doctrine and practice. 2Tim 3:16 Ps 19:7 Is 34:16 Heb 4:12 Josh 1:8 Jn 17:17
God 2. YHWH/ YAHWEH (LORD) is the Name of our God. The LORD is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Is 42:8 Is 63:16 Zech 14:3-4,5 Is 63:10-14
3. The Father, from whom are all things,The Almighty, Creator, Eternal, Sovereign, Immutable, All-knowing, Holy and Loving. The One who draws people to Jesus His Son. He is not seen and heard anytime by man as the Son does. 1Cor 8:6 Mt 11:25 Is 40:28 Eph 4:6 Mt 6:8 Jn 17:11 1Jn 4:7-8 Jn 6:37 Jn 1:18
4. Jesus Christ, He is the Lord of all, the eternal Word, the Only begotten Son of the Father; through whom all things were created. He is the image of the invisible God and was seen and heard. The One who makes the Father known to people, the Savior and Redeemer of man, in His Deity, truly God, pre-existence, virgin birth, sinlessness, vicarious death, burial, bodily resurrection and personal visible return. Act 10:36 Jn 1:1, 3:16 1Cor 8:6 Col 1:15,16 1Tim 3:16 Mt11:27 Tit 3:10 1Jn 4:14 Phil 2:6-8 2Pet 1:1, 3:18 Is 7:14 1Pet 2:22,3:18 Eph 2:14-16 Heb 2:14 Mt 24:29-31
5. The Holy Spirit, who is God and Lord, One in creation, inspired the holy scriptures, convicts the world of sin, regenerates, indwells, sanctifies and guides believers into all the truth. Is 63:10-11,14 Act 5:3-4 2Cor 3:17-18 Jer 23:23-24 Jb 33:4 2Tim3:16 Jn16:9 Tit 3:5 1Cor 3:16-17 1Cor 6:11 Jn14:16-17
Man 6. Man is composed of soul, body and spirit. The first man Adam and Eve sinned against the Lord through disobedience. Death by sin and death passed to all men because all have sinned. All people are spiritually dead and are lost in their natural state because of sin and can only be saved or made alive spiritually by the grace of God. As one hears the gospel of salvation, repents of his sins and puts his faith and makes Jesus Christ, who died for him, his Lord and Savior, he is given new birth and receives eternal life. His soul is saved, the Holy Spirit given as a pledge; he does not continue in sin and obeys God. At death his soul 252 will be with the Lord, his body returns to the dust. He waits for the redemption of his body to be changed from mortality to immortality, from perishable to imperishable when Christ comes again. 1Thess 5:23 Gen 2:15-17, 3:1-6 Rom 5:12 Eph 2:3,1,8 Tit 3:5 Eph 1:13 Lk 13:3 Act 16:30-31 Jn 3:36 1Pet 1:9,23-25 Eph 4:30 1Jn 3:9 1Pet 1:1-2, 14,22 Phil 1:23-24 2Cor 5:6,8 Ps 104:29 1Cor 15:20-23,51-54 Salvation 7. Salvation is brought by the finished work of Jesus Christ who was sacrificed, died for our sins and paid the penalty once and for all. Gods way for salvation is for man to hear the gospel and calls us to repent from our sins and to receive and have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. Rom 5:8-10 2Cor 5:21 Heb10:10-12 1Pet 3:18 2Thess 2:13-14 Eph 1:13, 3:6 Mk 1:15
8. Justification, righteousness, sanctification, new birth and eternal life are wrought by God through the Holy Spirit through faith in the gospel and the Lord Jesus Christ and by His blood. Gods election and predestination are based on His foreknowledge and the pleasure of His good will. The Lord knows those who are His and they are eternally secured. Tit 3:5-8 1Cor 6:11 Heb 9:14, 26, 28 Rom 8:29-30 1Pet 1:1-2 Eph 1:4 2Tim 2:19 Jde 24
The Only Gospel 9. The Gospel of God is what He has promised and He has fulfilled: Christ sacrificed Himself and died for our sins. His crucifixion, shedding of blood, death and resurrection reconciled the world to God, destroyed sin and the works of the devil, took away our sins for forgiveness and made the repentant believer alive spiritually and posses eternal life. Act 3:18-19, 13:35-39 1Cor 15:1-4,11 2Cor 5:18-19 1Jn 3:8 Jn 1:29 Eph 2:6-8 Tit 3:5-8 1Jn 5:11-13
10. By this Gospel Message alone He calls men to repent and believe to be saved. This gospel is preached into the whole world until the end comes. Without this gospel message there is no salvation. Mk1:15, 16:15-16 Mt 41:14 1Cor 15:2
The Church of Jesus Christ 11. The Church of Jesus Christ is the church of God which is the one universal body of Christ of which He is the Foundation, the Head and the Cornerstone, composed of all regenerated, sanctified born again christians called to be saints who were ordained for eternal life, repented and believed in Him, not continue in sin, obeys God and keeps His teachings and doctrines, where the Spirit dwells and for which Christ will return. Preaches the true and only one gospel and upholds the testimony of God concerning Christ. Mt 16:18 1Cor 1:2 1Cor 3:11 Col 1:18 253 1Pet 2:5-6 Tit 3:5 2Thess 2:13 Act 13:48 Act 20:20-21 Rom 6:6 2Jn 9 1Cor 3:16 Jn 14:3 Gal 1:8-9 1Cor 2:1 1Jn 5:9, 11-12
Baptism of the Holy Spirit 12. Baptism of the Holy Spirit subsequent to a clean heart after repentance and faith in the Christ for sanctification, living water, power and spiritual gifts. Act 11:15, 17, 15:7-9 Gal 3:1-2 Act 10:43-46, 15:7-8,11:14-17,19:1-6 2Thess 2:13 Jn 7:38- 39 Act 1:8 1Cor 12:4 Spiritual Gifts 13. The use of all spiritual gifts given and used by the Holy Spirit to edify the Church and as a testimony of God to His true servants. 1Cor 12:6-7 Rom 12:6-8 Act 4:2 Heb 2:4
Divine Healing 14. Divine healing is provided for all in the atonement by His stripes in the power of the Holy Spirit. Mt 8:16-17 1Pet 2:24 Act 10:38 Js 5:14-15 Mk 16:18 Ordinances 15. The New Testament has commanded believers to observe Water Baptism, Washing of Saints Feet and the Lords Table. After faith in the true and only gospel we are buried with Christ through baptism. Washing of the saints feet reminds us to be servants,the need to minister and to be ministered into. In the breaking of the bread and sharing of the cup, we proclaim His Death until His Coming. Rom 6:3-4 Jn 13:5-14 1Cor 11:24-26
Tithes and Offering 16. Tithes and offerings are for the support of the work of the LORD and the needs of the saints. Lev 27:30-32 Gen 14:18-20 1Cor 9:13-14, 6-11 1Cor 16:1-3 2Cor 8:1-7,14, 9:1, 6-7, 11-13
Believers Life 17. Holiness of believers as conformity to the fullness of the life of Christ. They are not to continue in sin for without holiness no one will see the LORD. Every believer is called to worship God in Spirit and in truth, love and edify one another, serve God and the church and make disciples. They walk in the Spirit and the Light. They live in the power of faith and confession. Eph 1:4 1Pet 1:15 Heb 12:14 Jn 4:24 Phil 3:3 1Jn 3:23 Eph 4:17-29 Jn 10:27 Eph 4:15-16 1Cor 12:25-27 1Jn 3:16 Mt 28:19-20 1Cor 15:58 Gal 5:16 1Jn 1:5-10 Heb 11:6 Rom 1:17 Mt 9:29 17:20 254
Second Coming of Christ 18. The Pre-millennial Second Coming of Christ to gather, resurrect and transform all His elect. It is the day of Gods wrath for the wicked and salvation for the righteous. The Great Tribulation will come into the world before the Second Coming of Christ. 1Cor 15:51-53 1Thess 4:13-17 2Thess 1:7-10, 2:3-4 Mt 24:15-31 Lk 21:25-28 Rev 19:7-21
Millennium Age 19. There will be a Millennium Age wherein Christ the LORD will be the King over all the earth and reign with His saints. It is a time of peace, righteousness and justice. Rev 20:4 Dan 2:35, 44-45 Zech 14:9-11, 16-21
Last Judgment 20. There will be a Last Judgment. Eternal life for the righteous. Eternal death and punishment for the wicked. No liberation or annihilation. Heb 9:27 Rom 2:5-8, 14:10-12 Mt 25:31-32, 41 Rev 20:11-15
New Heaven and Earth 21. There will be a New Heaven and Earth. 1Cor 15:24-28 2 Pet 3:13 Is 65:17 Rev 21-22
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COMMITMENT
I confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord of all. I commit as a worker and servant of the church and of the body of Christ, to preserve the unity of the body and of the faith, preach the only one gospel, have a sound doctrine, love one another, keep the commandments of Christ, honor and work together with the servants and leaders of the church, live a holy life and sensibly with others, fulfill my ministry and calling, make disciples of all nations and teaching them to observe all that He has commanded, expand the kingdom of God, exalt the Lordship of Jesus Christ and give glory to God.
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The Village Pulpit, Volume II. Trinity to Advent
A Complete Course of 66 Short Sermons, or Full Sermon Outlines for Each Sunday, and Some Chief Holy Days of the Christian Year