Mishandling The Word

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Mishandling The Word"

Transcription

1 Mishandling The Word Introduction: Let s begin with reading some scripture verses. II Cor. 2:17 For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God's word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ. Comment: Note that it is not rare, but many are peddlers of the word they are users, manipulators, handlers, but mishandlers of God s word. We have to always be aware of this and guard ourselves against using the word in a bad way or being lead astray from the truth by others that are doing so. 4:2 But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God. Comment: This translation calls it tampering. People can tamper with medicine, with food, with all sorts of things and it can be devastating, even lethal. And the exact same thing can be done with the Bible. And tampering is disgraceful and underhanded. Evil. So, this has to heighten our senses to this possibility in our own exposure to the word and be very very careful in handling the word ourselves, lest we be found to be tampering. II Peter 3:15-16 count the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him, as he does in all his letters when he speaks in them of these matters. There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures.

2 Comment: Notice it does not have to be just the hard to understand passages any passages can be manipulated, twisted, perverted, etc. And lest someone think this is a minor matter, think again. Peter says destroy themselves in so doing. Don t for a minute think that God doesn t care about what you believe, as long as you are a good person in behavior. Wrong! Galatians 1:6-10 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed. For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. Comment: The gospel message of the bible can be distorted, misrepresented, hijacked and co-opted, adulterated, perverted, twisted, and whatever other language like that you think might apply. And should we be surprised by all this, when we witness Satan doing the same thing. Satan misused Scripture to tempt Jesus in the wilderness. Remember? He said jump off the temple, for it is written and he quotes scripture. And quotes it accurately. More on this in a few minutes. Mishandlings Of Scripture Prejudicial study - maybe the most common flaw the Jews of Jesus day saw in the OT what they wanted to see about nature of the Messiah and kingdom. And so they prejudically heard whatever Jesus said. Today, we can be guilty so easily of

3 the very same thing. We read the scriptures with tinted glasses of our preconceived notions, our previous learning, our previous leanings. This is mishandling the word of God. God s word must be read objectively as humanly possible. Filtering Through Traditions Some of the statements Jesus made but I say unto you were in the OT they just disregarded them by their traditions they either voided the word or taught their traditions as law. It is corban is one such example. Well, thats the way we have always done it. Or believed. Be careful of trying to get the bible to fit your practices. You just might succeed. Getting Over Your Head - Remember how Peter said people take hard to understand things Paul writes and twist them? You don t want to try and force passages into an understanding. Like a 1st grader reading a high school text book its going to be trouble. Nothing wrong with reading a difficult passage, but be very careful. A lawyer approach - scrutinizing the word, disregarding the need for application. The bible must meet your approval to be accepted. James 1:21-25 says we must not be hearers only, but not doers. Listen to these verses and see if it does not sound like this II Tim. 2:14, 18, 23 and 3:7, Titus 3:9. Knowing whats right and being right are not the same thing. Interpreting only with aid of outside sources - I recall a man years ago telling me what something means with the Greek only. Be careful of any argument or conclusion based only on Greek or even a commentary. The bible is its own best interpreter. Knowing Greek meanings or scholarly commentaries should be supplementary.

4 Letting another do your thinking for you. Acts 17:10-11 The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue. Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. These good folks searched the scriptures to check up on the preacher and Luke says it is a commendable thing. Our of context applications I Tim. 2:9-10 likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness with good works. This is not forbidding women wearing jewelry or nice clothes, but showing where emphasis must be. Partial information applications or limited information conclusions This is isolating passages. Faith only is example of this. Women not to teach - I Tim. 2:12. Judge not in Matt. 7:1 is offset by judge righteous judgement - John 7:24. We must be able to harmonize ALL the bible says. The word cannot be broken. If a difficult interpretation conflicts with easy to understand passage elsewhere, then drop it for the time being Misapplication This was satan s misuse of psalm 91: The reference to God sending angels to deliver someone from harm, was not to be applied to putting the Lord to the test. This is also like the previous point. The passage the Devil quotes must be harmonized with the one that says do not put the Lord to the test. People often apply Jesus remarks about the destruction of Jerusalem to the end of time. The same thing is done in the book of Revelation. Failure to properly respect OT and NT differences and binding. Instrument music, tithing, and the like, borrowed from the OT is not recognizing

5 that within the bible are two testaments and the old one has vanished in its binding force. Circumcision is not required, certain foods are not off limits, animal sacrifices are no more. Rightly Handling The Word II Tim. 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. Rightly handling or dividing the word is a necessity of we are going to avoid shame in the presence of God, but rather be found approved. Some folks in wielding the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God, are just slashing themselves and others around them with their lack of ability to wield it. We must accurately, and precisely handle the word of truth making proper and fitting applications to life s situations and it is going to require effort diligent effort and a lot of it to be able to do so. Barnes - Rightly dividing the word of truth. The word here rendered "rightly dividing," occurs nowhere else in the New Testament. It means, properly, to cut straight, to divide right; and the allusion here may be to a steward who makes a proper distribution to each one under his care of such things as his office and their necessities require. Some have supposed that there is an allusion here to the Jewish priest cutting or dividing the sacrifice into proper parts; others, that the allusion is to the Scribes dividing the law into sections; others, to a carver distributing food to the guests at a feast. Robinson (Lexicon) renders it, "rightly proceeding as to the word of truth;" that is, rightfully and skillfully teaching the word of truth.

6 It is amazing how folks claiming to be Christians can differ so much in their following the bible. And some use the bible a lot. one thing is for certain, it is not God s fault. Do not blame God and His integrity in writing a book that can be misunderstood and mishandled. Handling truth includes 1. Love for truth - II Thess. 2:9-12 The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 2. Desire to obey the truth - John 7:17 If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority. 3. Obedience to truth - Heb. 5:12-14 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. 4. Mental industry - study to show yourself approved be diligent to be approved. Conclusion: Mishandling of the word is ruining men s souls. Don t let the next person be you.

Handling Aright The Word of God - 2 Tim. 2:15 2 Timothy 2:15 What Are Some Things that Hinder One from Rightly Dividing the Word of God?

Handling Aright The Word of God - 2 Tim. 2:15 2 Timothy 2:15 What Are Some Things that Hinder One from Rightly Dividing the Word of God? Handling Aright The Word of God - 2 Tim. 2:15 Intro: A. 2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV) ---- 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word

More information

Questions About the Role of Women in the Church #2. By Robert C. Archer

Questions About the Role of Women in the Church #2. By Robert C. Archer Questions About the Role of Women in the Church #2 By Robert C. Archer Three key passages 1. 1 Cor. 11:3 2. 1 Tim. 2:9-15 3. 1 Cor. 14:25-40 Three key passages 1. 1 Corinthians 11:3 (NKJV) 3 But I want

More information

The Christian s Response to False Doctrine June 8, 2014

The Christian s Response to False Doctrine June 8, 2014 The Christian s Response to False Doctrine June 8, 2014 DOCTRINE: 1. WHAT we believe (the Bible is the only and final authority which defines what we believe) 2. WHY we believe it (because it is God s

More information

Lesson 2: The Source of all Truth

Lesson 2: The Source of all Truth Lesson 2: The Source of all Truth I. In Lesson 1, we defined our relationship to the Creator by examining the nature of God and the nature of humankind A. From Gen 1, we learned that all physical things

More information

10/21/2018 All-Sufficient 1

10/21/2018 All-Sufficient 1 "All-Sufficient" God gave us every spiritual truth that we need to live godly lives and to get to heaven in the Scriptures. Hello, I m Phil Sanders, and this is a Bible study In Search of the Lord s Way.

More information

WHAT IS THEOLOGY things into which angels long to look. II Timothy 2

WHAT IS THEOLOGY things into which angels long to look. II Timothy 2 What is theology 1 WHAT IS THEOLOGY things into which angels long to look Key question How can the study of systematic theology be helpful and / or harmful to the development of a healthy Christian life?

More information

Page 1 of 6 The Word-

Page 1 of 6 The Word- THE WORD 1. logos "the expression of thought" not the mere name of an object. the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ) 2. rhema - denotes "that which is spoken, what is uttered in speech or writing"; in the

More information

11/27/2016 Conversion 1

11/27/2016 Conversion 1 "Conversion" About three fourths of the people in America claim to be Christians, but many who claim this don t live or talk like Christians. Hello, I m Phil Sanders, and this is a Bible study In Search

More information

Page 1 of 5 -Do we Really Want Truth?

Page 1 of 5 -Do we Really Want Truth? Do we really want TRUTH Example of how man only desires partial and/or conditional truth - Mark 10:17-22 - 17 As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher,"

More information

Studies of the King & His Kingdom

Studies of the King & His Kingdom Studies of the King & His Kingdom Mastering the Basics Lesson 1 Why Teach Doctrine? Why Teach Doctrine? There are many that feel that it is unnecessary, even divisive, to teach doctrine. Nothing could

More information

How to read the Old Testament

How to read the Old Testament Acts 17:11 Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily, to see whether these things were so. apttoteach.org

More information

Written by David Self Sunday, 01 October :00 - Last Updated Thursday, 28 September :36

Written by David Self Sunday, 01 October :00 - Last Updated Thursday, 28 September :36 Explore the Bible Lesson Preview Oct. 8, 2006 "Determine to Mature" Background& Lesson : Hebrews 5:11-6:12 Motivation: New Christians are called "babes in Christ" (1 Cor. 3:1) which is only natural considering

More information

Understand What the Will of the Lord Is

Understand What the Will of the Lord Is Understand What the Will of the Lord Is God Reveals His Will Not by body language God Reveals His Will Not by body language Not by direct leading of the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16-17) II Timothy 3:16-17

More information

TO SERVE AND PROTECT. Genesis 2:15 Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden TO TEND (Abad) AND KEEP (Shamar) IT.

TO SERVE AND PROTECT. Genesis 2:15 Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden TO TEND (Abad) AND KEEP (Shamar) IT. TO SERVE AND PROTECT Published by Sowing the Word of God March 31, 2018 Genesis 2:15 Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden TO TEND (Abad) AND KEEP (Shamar) IT. What job was Adam,

More information

7. HOW CAN WE UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE?

7. HOW CAN WE UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE? 7. HOW CAN WE UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE? HOW READEST THOU? It is one thing to read the Bible through; Another thing to read to learn to do. Some read it with design to learn to read; But to the subject pay

More information

Go the Second Mile Religion

Go the Second Mile Religion Go the Second Mile Religion Introduction 1. I m sure that you have heard the expression to go the second mile. But what does that really mean? A. Merriam-Webster s dictionary says that the phrase go the

More information

DILIGENT BIBLE STUDY

DILIGENT BIBLE STUDY DILIGENT BIBLE STUDY 2 Timothy 2:15 15 Be diligent [study] to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. AMP Study & be eager

More information

The Fruit of the Spirit Lesson 19

The Fruit of the Spirit Lesson 19 The Fruit of the Spirit Lesson 19 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance; against such there is no law. (Gal. 5:22, 23) In a previous

More information

Position Paper: Church Discipline

Position Paper: Church Discipline Position Paper: Church Discipline Primary Passages If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he

More information

Failure To Launch! Hebrews 5:12-14 Develop Self-Awareness

Failure To Launch! Hebrews 5:12-14 Develop Self-Awareness Failure To Launch! Hebrews 5:12-14 Develop Self-Awareness Hebrews 5:12-14 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of

More information

Into Thy Word Bible Study in Hebrews

Into Thy Word Bible Study in Hebrews Into Thy Word Bible Study in Hebrews Into Thy Word Ministries www.intothyword.org Hebrews 5:11-14: Our Call to Christian Maturity! General idea: A call to go deep in our faith! A question is presented

More information

Love & Loved. Matt-5: K/V- 24. K/V- 44.

Love & Loved. Matt-5: K/V- 24. K/V- 44. Love & Loved Matt-5: 43-48 Matt-6: 5-18 Matt-6: 24-25 Matt-19: 18-19 Matt-22: 36-40 Matt-23: 1-10 Matt-24: 10-13 Luke-6: 32-35 Luke-7: 36-50 Luke-11: 39-44 John-5: 37-42 John-8: 42-47 John-11: John-13:

More information

Who Is Your Father? 1. In our society today many are guilty of the error of denying clear alternatives even when they do exist.

Who Is Your Father? 1. In our society today many are guilty of the error of denying clear alternatives even when they do exist. Text: John 8:42-44 Introduction Who Is Your Father? 1. In our society today many are guilty of the error of denying clear alternatives even when they do exist. 2. One very clear alternative presented to

More information

The Book of Romans A RIGHTEOUSNESS FROM GOD!

The Book of Romans A RIGHTEOUSNESS FROM GOD! The Book of Romans A RIGHTEOUSNESS FROM GOD! TEXT: Trinity Lutheran Church Norman, OK. www.tlcnorman.org Pastor David R. Nehrenz Date: 3-22-09 Text: 2:12-29 Lesson: 5 God's Judgment and the Law 12 For

More information

Into What Were You Baptized?

Into What Were You Baptized? Introduction Mark 16:16 Into What Were You Baptized? 1. Have you been baptized? 2. Do you feel it is necessary to be baptized in order to be saved? 3. If you have been baptized, into what were you baptized?

More information

Instructions on Worship. 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Instructions on Worship. 1 Timothy 2:1-15 1 Commentary by Ron Thomas. Questions by John C. Sewell. Instructions on Worship 1 Timothy 2:1-15 2 Instructions on Worship Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-20, 1. I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,

More information

Has The Law of Moses Ended?

Has The Law of Moses Ended? Has The Law of Moses Ended? Is the Law of Moses or any parts of it still in effect today? Has The Law of Moses Ended? We see a great deal of emphasis still placed on the Law of Moses in the religious world

More information

INTRODUCTION LESSON ONE WHY STUDY THE BIBLE?

INTRODUCTION LESSON ONE WHY STUDY THE BIBLE? INTRODUCTION BIBLE STUDY is a practical tool for the Christian. Every time you open up your Bible and begin to read, you use this tool. Before looking at the actually guidelines for reading Scripture,

More information

FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS OR THE WILL OF GOD?

FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS OR THE WILL OF GOD? FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS OR THE WILL OF GOD? Men say and even some preachers Follow your dreams! But Jesus said, Follow me!. If you follow your dreams, you are pleasing yourself. If you follow Jesus, you

More information

12/17/2017 The Truth 1

12/17/2017 The Truth 1 "The Truth" Pontius Pilate once asked, What is truth? Well that question still worries many. Hello, I m Phil Sanders, and this is a Bible study In Search of the Lord s Way. The Bible gives an answer to

More information

2. Moral revelation condemns man. (2:1-16) a. Knowing the truth enables you to judge but it does not make you righteous. (2:1-3)

2. Moral revelation condemns man. (2:1-16) a. Knowing the truth enables you to judge but it does not make you righteous. (2:1-3) 2. Moral revelation condemns man. (2:1-16) a. Knowing the truth enables you to judge but it does not make you righteous. (2:1-3) 1 Therefore you are without excuse, every man {of you} who passes judgment,

More information

Principles for Christian Living Jude: 17-23

Principles for Christian Living Jude: 17-23 But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Keep yourselves in God s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal

More information

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SONS: WHEAT AND TARE Published by Sowing the Word of God May 3, 2018

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SONS: WHEAT AND TARE Published by Sowing the Word of God May 3, 2018 LIKE FATHER, LIKE SONS: WHEAT AND TARE Published by Sowing the Word of God May 3, 2018 Matthew 13:24-30 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good

More information

FIVE THINGS MOST PEOPLE DO NOT WANT TO THINK ABOUT Matthew 7: The Sermon on the Mount

FIVE THINGS MOST PEOPLE DO NOT WANT TO THINK ABOUT Matthew 7: The Sermon on the Mount FIVE THINGS MOST PEOPLE DO NOT WANT TO THINK ABOUT Matthew 7:21-23 - The Sermon on the Mount Introduction: A. There are five truths found in this text - Matthew 7:21-23 1. Matthew 7:21-23 (NKJV) ---- 21

More information

Romans Justification by Faith - Part 1 January 04, 2015

Romans Justification by Faith - Part 1 January 04, 2015 Romans Justification by Faith - Part 1 January 04, 2015 I. Introduction to Justification by Faith A. Prayer B. Where have we been? Where are we going? 1. At the beginning of our study of Romans, I said

More information

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. J.T. Bristow Charts 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All Scripture

More information

2 Key Passages. Studying the Bible. What You Will Learn. Lesson Overview. Memory Verse. Hebrews 4:11 13; 2 Peter 1:2 4; 2 Timothy 2:14 19

2 Key Passages. Studying the Bible. What You Will Learn. Lesson Overview. Memory Verse. Hebrews 4:11 13; 2 Peter 1:2 4; 2 Timothy 2:14 19 2 Key Passages Hebrews 4:11 13; 2 Peter 1:2 4; 2 Timothy 2:14 19 Studying the Bible What You Will Learn The three parts of the inductive Bible study method. How to distinguish between exegesis and eisegesis.

More information

THRIVE Devotional Week 10 Lesson 1 Jesus the Example of Submission

THRIVE Devotional Week 10 Lesson 1 Jesus the Example of Submission Week 10 Lesson 1 Jesus the Example of Submission Scripture reading Philippians 2:3-8 Ephesians 5:22-24, Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of

More information

Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 4:1-7 1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart, 2 but we have renounced the

Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 4:1-7 1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart, 2 but we have renounced the If the Gospel Be Hid SHARING THE GOSPEL EFFECTIVELY BIBLICAL AND SPIRITUAL DISCERNM ENT DR. K ENNETH JONES PRACTICAL LIVING M I N I STRY Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 4:1-7 1 Therefore, since we have this

More information

Bible overview: basics and introduction Part 1 of 3

Bible overview: basics and introduction Part 1 of 3 Bible overview: basics and introduction Part 1 of 3 The goal of the series is to be able to gain the basics of handling the bible for yourself. What do you want to know about the Bible? 2 JUNE 18 BIBLE

More information

UNDERSTANDING GOD S WORD IN TODAY S CULTURE: PART II

UNDERSTANDING GOD S WORD IN TODAY S CULTURE: PART II 1 UNDERSTANDING GOD S WORD IN TODAY S CULTURE: PART II Dr. Kenneth W. Jones, Pastor, Practical Living Ministry Why People Don t Study or Teach 2 the Word Whenever I ask a believer about teaching or sharing

More information

The cult of Do not Judge

The cult of Do not Judge 1 The cult of Do not Judge This article is being written on behalf of all the ministries and people that defend the faith with the truth and are accused of judging because they test those who teach falsely

More information

God s Word Understanding His Commands (#17 ) Text : Acts 15: 22-29

God s Word Understanding His Commands (#17 ) Text : Acts 15: 22-29 Sermon : God s Word Understanding His Commands (#17 ) Page 1 INTRODUCTION : God s Word Understanding His Commands (#17 ) Text : Acts 15: 22-29 A. Our study of the scriptures has taught us that : 1. The

More information

Ananias and Sapphira

Ananias and Sapphira Synopsis Deceit is condemned by God as an attempt to deny his sovereignty and his revelation of himself. Discovering the Church Page 1 of 8 Barry G. Johnson, Sr. Question 1. What did it mean for the Church

More information

Grace Logic. 1 st Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.

Grace Logic. 1 st Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace. Grace Logic The good news of the gospel is so good that many will never believe it, and for just that reason. Many believe that God loves them. Many know that God is willing to save. Many will say that

More information

THE LAW Christians Fulfilling the Law In Christ Date 4/3/11 WBCFWB

THE LAW Christians Fulfilling the Law In Christ Date 4/3/11 WBCFWB THE LAW Christians Fulfilling the Law In Christ Date 4/3/11 WBCFWB Text: Matt. 5:17-20 Introduction: (5:17-20) Jesus Christ was accused of destroying the law of God. He has always been accused of minimizing

More information

QUESTION: Why does God allow people who fake being a Christian to keep doing it, and not be revealed?

QUESTION: Why does God allow people who fake being a Christian to keep doing it, and not be revealed? Love Lifted Me Recovery Ministries http://www.loveliftedmerecovery.com QUESTION: Why does God allow people who fake being a Christian to keep doing it, and not be revealed? ANSWER: Jesus answered this

More information

(Our God is a Covenant God)

(Our God is a Covenant God) (Our God is a Covenant God) Week 12 What are the elements of a covenant? 1. Parties 2. Condition 3. Promise or Blessing 4. Penalty or Curse God Relating to Mankind 1. Parties 2. Condition 3. Promise/Blessing

More information

Introduction. How Are You Hearing God s Word? How Are You Hearing God s Word? Introduction. Preaching The Gospel Is God s Means For Saving Man

Introduction. How Are You Hearing God s Word? How Are You Hearing God s Word? Introduction. Preaching The Gospel Is God s Means For Saving Man Introduction How Are You Hearing God s Word? It is possible to hear God s Word but not truly listen in order to obey Hearing, one of our five senses, is one of God s wonderful blessings Physical hearing

More information

Hebrews 5:11-6:12 Challenge to Grow

Hebrews 5:11-6:12 Challenge to Grow Hebrews 5:11-6:12 Challenge to Grow STRUCTURE: State of arrested growth (5:11-14) Challenge to grow (6:1-3) Warning about failure to grow (6:4-8) Encouragement for success (6:9-12) NOTES: Let me start

More information

Antichrists with delusion- watch and pray. Who are you following or believing.

Antichrists with delusion- watch and pray. Who are you following or believing. Antichrists with delusion- watch and pray. Who are you following or believing. Antichrist: Strong s concordance. Greek- 500- Antichrist means: an opponent of the Messiah. Delusion: Strong s concordance.

More information

Students will make a quick reference sheet of the inductive Bible study method.

Students will make a quick reference sheet of the inductive Bible study method. 2 Key Themes God s Word is the foundation for our lives. God has communicated to us in a way we can understand. Studying the Bible Key Passages Hebrews 4:11 13; 2 Peter 1:2 4; 2 Timothy 2:14 19 Objectives

More information

OUT OF THE DEPTHS: GOD S FORGIVENESS OF SIN

OUT OF THE DEPTHS: GOD S FORGIVENESS OF SIN OUT OF THE DEPTHS: GOD S FORGIVENESS OF SIN Study Five FORGIVENESS AND THE RESURRECTION RAISED FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION We have seen the absolute necessity and centrality of the cross of Christ for God s

More information

Judge Not. Peter Ditzel

Judge Not. Peter Ditzel Part One of Two Judge Not Peter Ditzel Anyone who is somewhat familiar with Jesus' teachings knows that He told us not to judge. But the differences of opinion over what He meant by this, as well as the

More information

December 2013 USPS Volume 52 Number 12. In This Issue: THE THREE STAGES OF SALVATION

December 2013 USPS Volume 52 Number 12. In This Issue: THE THREE STAGES OF SALVATION December 2013 USPS 184720 Volume 52 Number 12 In This Issue: THE THREE STAGES OF SALVATION In general Bible terms, salvation means forgiveness of sins and deliverance from the power of Satan. This deliverance

More information

Diligence Pt. 2. God has a plan for our lives that requires our participation to realize it fully.

Diligence Pt. 2. God has a plan for our lives that requires our participation to realize it fully. Diligence Pt. 2 God has a plan for our lives that requires our participation to realize it fully. Peter wrote about God s plan for our lives, 5 Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in

More information

Holiness - The Eternal Discriminator

Holiness - The Eternal Discriminator Holiness - The Eternal Discriminator April 29, 2018 1 Peter 1:14 ESV 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed (syschēmatizō - to conform to another's pattern in mind and character, to fashion alike)

More information

Warning! Warning! June 21, John 2:18-29

Warning! Warning! June 21, John 2:18-29 I. Introduction Warning! Warning! June 21, 2015 1 John 2:18-29 There is a philosophy going around today, it goes something like this: It makes no difference what you believe, just as long as you are sincere!

More information

WICKED SHEPHERDS. BEING DECEIVED

WICKED SHEPHERDS.  BEING DECEIVED WICKED SHEPHERDS www.wickedshepherds.com BEING DECEIVED Who are the people trying to deceive if possible, even the elect? Who are the ones who seek to deceive the many? We read many times in the scriptures

More information

WHY I AM A MEMBER OF THE LORD'S CHURCH

WHY I AM A MEMBER OF THE LORD'S CHURCH Front Cover WHY I AM A MEMBER OF THE LORD'S CHURCH The facts that are presented are my reasons for being a member of the Church of Christ. If the evidence is strong enough to merit your accepting the conclusions

More information

The Difficult Sayings Of Jesus

The Difficult Sayings Of Jesus The Difficult Sayings Of Jesus page 2 Introduction John 6:60 NASV Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this said, This is a difficult statement; who can listen to it? Jesus said many things

More information

Galatians Duane L. Anderson

Galatians Duane L. Anderson Galatians by Duane L. Anderson Galatians Copyright 2003 Duane L. Anderson American Indian Bible Institute Box 511 Norwalk, CA 90651-0511 www.aibi.org Galatians I. The Galatians knew that Paul was a faithful

More information

Christianity, The Religion of DO Philippians 4:8-9

Christianity, The Religion of DO Philippians 4:8-9 Christianity, The Religion of DO Philippians 4:8-9 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely,

More information

500 Years. October 31, 1517 October 31, 2017

500 Years. October 31, 1517 October 31, 2017 500 Years October 31, 1517 October 31, 2017 Introduction On October 31, 1517, an Augustine monk named Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses at the main door of the Wittenberg Castle Church The world has not

More information

Prayer Misapplication of Jewelry Example, Authority, Etc. 1 Timothy 2-3

Prayer Misapplication of Jewelry Example, Authority, Etc. 1 Timothy 2-3 Prayer Misapplication of Jewelry Example, Authority, Etc. 1 Timothy 2-3 It is a commonly held belief by conservative Christians that 1 Timothy was written to tell us how we are to conduct ourselves or

More information

Have You Tested Your Armor?

Have You Tested Your Armor? 12/14/16 1 Have You Tested Your Armor? Examining Our Armor Our armor consists of God s word, and elements that come from His word having girded your waist with truth (John 17:17) having shod your feet

More information

Faith Alone? Tim Haile

Faith Alone? Tim Haile Faith Alone? All who truly believe the Bible believe that salvation is by faith. Romans 5:1 says, Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Most Bible

More information

The Spirit and God s Revelation

The Spirit and God s Revelation The Spirit and God s Revelation God Sent His Spirit Did God give His Spirit so that we have love, joy, and peace for all people? Did God give His Spirit because He wanted His Spirit to make us holy and

More information

Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth

Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth "Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth" TEXT: Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15) THESIS: To instruct Christians

More information

Studies in Christianity Spiritual Maturity #2 Getting Started

Studies in Christianity Spiritual Maturity #2 Getting Started Sermon : sic L6 - Spiritual Maturity #2 9-2-18 Page 1 Studies in Christianity Spiritual Maturity #2 Getting Started Text : II Pet. 1: 2-11 ; Eph. 4: 7-16 S#1. S#2. A. Everyone who comes into the body of

More information

By Donald Townsley 1

By Donald Townsley 1 By Donald Townsley 1 The Plan of Salvation Lesson One "Hearing" INTRODUCTION: 1. Much emphasis has been placed on hearing in the New Testament. Mark 4:9, 23, 24; Mark 7:16; Matt. 11:15; Luke 14:35; Luke

More information

TITUS Chapter Two Leon L. Combs, Ph.D Titus 2:1 5 But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.

TITUS Chapter Two Leon L. Combs, Ph.D Titus 2:1 5 But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine. TITUS Chapter Two Leon L. Combs, Ph.D. 2011 Titus 2:1 5 But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine. This first verse is Paul s comment to Titus to behave in ways opposite to

More information

Contending Earnestly For The Faith

Contending Earnestly For The Faith Contending Earnestly For The Faith by Ellis P. Forsman Contending Earnestly For The Faith 1 Contending EarnestlyFor The Faith by Ellis P. Forsman October 6, 2011 Contending Earnestly For The Faith 2 Contending

More information

International Bible Lessons Commentary 1 John 3:11 24

International Bible Lessons Commentary 1 John 3:11 24 International Bible Lessons Commentary 1 John 3:11 24 New American Standard Bible International Bible Lessons Sunday, April 12, 2015 L.G. Parkhurst, Jr. The International Bible Lesson (Uniform Sunday School

More information

THE WORD OF GOD AND GIFTS OF REDEMPTION. God s Word

THE WORD OF GOD AND GIFTS OF REDEMPTION. God s Word Bible Memory August/September God s Word Matt. 4:4 John 6:63 I Pet. 1:22 I Pet. 1:23 I Pet. 1:24 I Pet. 1:25 I Pet. 2:1 I Pet. 2:2 I Pet. 2:3 Jer. 15:16 John 8:31 John 8:32 But He answered and said, It

More information

A. Honest mistake: Preacher visits lady in hospital (Heb 13:8; Heb 8:13). Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away.

A. Honest mistake: Preacher visits lady in hospital (Heb 13:8; Heb 8:13). Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away. It Was Said, But I Say Introduction 1. It is important that the words of God in our Bible be handled correctly. Sometimes men make honest mistakes, while others purposely misuse, twist, or take scriptures

More information

Understanding the Truth of GOD

Understanding the Truth of GOD Understanding the Truth of GOD 2 Corinthians 7:1 perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Vol. I, Number 1 December 2013 A Publication of the Independent Church of God 7 th Day Welcome to the 1 st edition

More information

Strategy, a word of military origin, refers to a plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal.

Strategy, a word of military origin, refers to a plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal. What Is THE Gospel? Part 2 http://biblos.com/ Definition of THE Gospel According to Jesus Christ-He Should Know So let s start out with a list, as to what are often quoted as being the various gospels

More information

Jesus answered, It is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.

Jesus answered, It is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Page 1 of 7 (Matthew 4:1-4) ESF Lord s day service message 3/12/2017 Overcoming Temptation of Flesh Matthew 4:1-4 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After

More information

ROMANS 2 - Commentary ROMANS 2 - ESV

ROMANS 2 - Commentary ROMANS 2 - ESV ROMANS 2 - ESV 1 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. 2 We know

More information

(Romans 2:1-11) A. Every generation past and present has had its share of false teachers. Jesus said:

(Romans 2:1-11) A. Every generation past and present has had its share of false teachers. Jesus said: God s Judgment (Romans 2:1-11) Introduction 1. There are many religious teachings that are out there in the world today. Of course every teaching that is contrary to Christ s teaching is false. A. Every

More information

Standing, Walking and Running with Paul By Cornelius R. Stam

Standing, Walking and Running with Paul By Cornelius R. Stam This is a duplication of the Bible Study Booklet written by Cornelius R. Stam titled: Standing, Walking and Running with Paul. The duplication was done with permission from Berean Bible Society N112 W17761

More information

Therefore. 1 Peter 2:1-3

Therefore. 1 Peter 2:1-3 Therefore 1 Peter 2:1-3 1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed

More information

Sermon : Wisdom From Above Page 1

Sermon : Wisdom From Above Page 1 Sermon : Wisdom From Above Page 1 Wisdom From Above Text : James 3: 13-18 ; I Corinthians 1: 18-31 S#1. A. Our lessons from the book of James have shown it to be a difficult book. S#2. 1. There is a reason

More information

Timothy s Mission to Thessalonica Paul s Longing To See The Brethren At Thessalonica 3:1-5

Timothy s Mission to Thessalonica Paul s Longing To See The Brethren At Thessalonica 3:1-5 "Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE, Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission." (www.lockman.org) Timothy s Mission

More information

MY BIBLE MEMORY BOOK. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (Psalm 119:11)

MY BIBLE MEMORY BOOK. Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (Psalm 119:11) MY BIBLE MEMORY BOOK Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. (Psalm 119:11) Table of Contents Section 1 About God Section2 God s Word Section 3 Memorizing God s Word Section

More information

UNDER THE LAW? Karen Connell

UNDER THE LAW? Karen Connell UNDER THE LAW? Karen Connell I was recently sent a YouTube video of a young man who didn t see the need for honoring certain Old Testament laws of God. His argument was that certain laws of God in the

More information

Rebuilding Spiritually REBUILDING AND MATURING THE SPIRITUAL MAN DEFENDING AGAINST SPIRITUAL ATTACK - DISTORTION DR. KENNETH W.

Rebuilding Spiritually REBUILDING AND MATURING THE SPIRITUAL MAN DEFENDING AGAINST SPIRITUAL ATTACK - DISTORTION DR. KENNETH W. 1 Rebuilding Spiritually REBUILDING AND MATURING THE SPIRITUAL MAN DEFENDING AGAINST SPIRITUAL ATTACK - DISTORTION DR. KENNETH W. JONES Scripture 2 Nehemiah 4:6: So we built the wall and the whole wall

More information

LESSON 3B WARNINGS. Did He Just Say That?

LESSON 3B WARNINGS. Did He Just Say That? LESSON 3B WARNINGS Christian Education Hour: Hebrews Lesson 3B-Warnings Various Texts On Warnings 1. 2:1 4 Pay careful attention. so that we do not drift away 2. 3:1 4:16 Do not harden.no unbelieving heart

More information

Walking With God. By Charles Willis

Walking With God. By Charles Willis Walking With God He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 By Charles Willis Walking

More information

Definition of Conscience Continued. No Two People Have Exactly the Same Conscience. No One s Conscience Perfectly Matches God s Will

Definition of Conscience Continued. No Two People Have Exactly the Same Conscience. No One s Conscience Perfectly Matches God s Will Church & Conscience: Lesson 2 Illustrations & Headings taken from: Naselli, Andrew David; Crowley, J. D.. Conscience: What It Is, How to Train It, and Loving Those Who Differ (pp. 28-29). Crossway. Kindle

More information

Matthew 4:19. Matthew 4:4. Jesus answered, It is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.

Matthew 4:19. Matthew 4:4. Jesus answered, It is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered, It is written: Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:19 Come, follow me, Jesus said, and I will make you fishers of

More information

The Unsearchable Riches of Christ in the Epistle to the Hebrews

The Unsearchable Riches of Christ in the Epistle to the Hebrews Year End Conference, Fountain Valley, CA December 24-29, 2015 The Unsearchable Riches of Christ in the Epistle to the Hebrews (Chapters 1-2) Jesus Christ Much More Superior than the Angels I. The general

More information

The Scariest Chapter In The Bible Steven Kerr, Pastor Revival Tabernacle, Fremont

The Scariest Chapter In The Bible Steven Kerr, Pastor Revival Tabernacle, Fremont The Scariest Chapter In The Bible Steven Kerr, Pastor Revival Tabernacle, Fremont Prov 9:10 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. Christian

More information

Three Things The Devil Wants To Do

Three Things The Devil Wants To Do Three Things The Devil Wants To Do by Ellis P. Forsman Three Things The Devil Wants To Do 1 Three Things The Devil Wants To Do by Ellis P. Forsman October 15, 2011 Three Things The Devil Wants To Do 2

More information

The Word of God. Ellis P. Forsman. The Word of God 1

The Word of God. Ellis P. Forsman. The Word of God 1 The Word of God by Ellis P. Forsman The Word of God 1 The Word of God by Ellis P. Forsman October 15, 2011 The Word of God 2 The Word of God Hebrews 4:12 One of the greatest powers in the world is often

More information

2 Corinthians Study #68 March 25, 2018

2 Corinthians Study #68 March 25, 2018 Corinthians Study #68 March 5, 018 Paul s Defense of his Apostleship Part Corinthians 11 Introduction: Last week in our study of Corinthians we were in chapter 11 and it is in this chapter that we find

More information

Ten Things That Make a Congregation Strong Ephesians 4:11-16 I. INTRODUCTION: I believe every member of this congregation wants this

Ten Things That Make a Congregation Strong Ephesians 4:11-16 I. INTRODUCTION: I believe every member of this congregation wants this Ten Things That Make a Congregation Strong Ephesians 4:11-16 I. INTRODUCTION: 1 1. 2 I believe every member of this congregation wants this congregation to be a strong. 2. However, I also know that a strong

More information

Ps Peter Nicholes Sunday 24 th March, 2019

Ps Peter Nicholes Sunday 24 th March, 2019 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33 NLT Ps Peter Nicholes Sunday 24 th March, 2019 Righteousness is right standing Before

More information

Grace Baptist Church Teen Camp Verses Summer 2018

Grace Baptist Church Teen Camp Verses Summer 2018 Grace Baptist Church Teen Camp Verses Summer 2018 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. (II Timothy

More information