BIBLE CHRONOLOGY
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Before
the World
God had a plan:
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Christ!!→
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God created
the world
and all things
therein.
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God chose
a family
through the
First Fathers
Abraham,
Isaac, Jacob ...
and
gave them
a Land and
promised
Christ to
come through
them.
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God chose
Moses
To take his
family to
the
Promised
Land
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Joshua
Takes the
Promised
Land
and
14 Judges
deliver the
Promised
Land
from
enemies.
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Kings
United
then
Divided
Israel/Judah
Rule And
Lose the
Promised
Land.
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God's
Homesick
Family
Is taken
Away
from the
Promised
Land
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God's
Family
returns
Home Again
to the
Promised Land
and awaits
Christ.
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Christ
is born
through
God's Family
On the
Promised
Land.
Christ dies
and is
resurrected
as Lord
and Savior.
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God's Plan
Is preached
to All Lands
for
All Families.
We Build
on Christ
and await
Christ's
2nd coming,
to go
with Him.
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Books &
Characters
Genesis
Adam, Noah
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Books &
Characters
Genesis, Job
Abraham,
Isaac, Jacob,
Judah, Joseph
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Books &
Characters
Exodus,
Leviticus,
Numbers,
Deuteronomy
Moses, Aaron,
Joshua, Caleb,
Korah, Baalam
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Books &
Characters
Joshua
Caleb, Rahab
Judges, Ruth,
1st Samuel 1-7
Ruth, Ehud,
Deborah,
Gideon,
Samson, Eli,
Samuel
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Books &
Characters
1st Sam. 8-30,
2nd Samuel,
1st-2nd Kings,
1st-2nd Chonicles,
Psalms, Proverbs,
Ecclesiastes,
Song of Solomon,
Isaiah, Jeremiah,
Lamentations
Hosea, Joel,
Amos, Obadiah,
Jonah, Micah,
Nahum, Habakkuk,
Zephaniah,
Saul, David,
Solomon,
Jeroboam, Ahab,
Elijah, Elisha,
Jehu, Rehoboam,
Hezekiah, Josiah
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Books &
Characters
Daniel, Ezekiel,
Ester
Nebuchadnezzar,
Shadrach,
Meshach,
& Abednego,
Cyrus
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Books &
Characters
Ezra, Nehemiah,
Haggai,
Zechariah,
Malachi
Cyrus,
Artexerxes,
Ahasuerus,
Alexander,
Antiochus IV,
Pompey,
Augustus
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Books &
Characters
Matthew, Mark,
Luke, John
Herod,
Mary, Joseph,
John the Baptist,
Pilate,
Apostles,
Christ
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Books &
Characters
Acts,
Romans to
Revelation
Christ,
Apostles,
Converts,
My Name
RON BERT
Your Name
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Religious Values of the Bible
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CHRIST IN YOU
Two single men gave advice:
James 1:21-25
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James 1:17
Sent From Above
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Philippians 2:14-16
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Once Delivered
Jude 1:3
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● GIVEN BY REVELATION TO PAUL
● PAUL WROTE IT DOWN
● OTHER PEOPLE READ IT
● HOLY SPIRIT KNOWLEDGE IMPLEMENTED
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● HEARD THE GOSPEL
● BELIEVED
● SEALED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT OF PROMISE
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LORD
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REVEALED
READ
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Ephesians 3:1-6
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Paul
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WROTE
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Truth’s light slices through all naked lies
Word of God > Any two-edged sword
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Once enlightened
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| Good Word of God
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Fall away
Renew repentance
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The Lord's Word heals the soul's heart
My words:
⮡ Depart not from
Keep them in the
Midst of your heart
Life to those who find them
⮡ Health to all their flesh
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God has spoken His word for us to bond in Him
→ Scripture is profitable for:
● Doctrine
● Reproof
● Correction
● Instruction in righteousness
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His Word delivers what we need to survive
● All Scripture is given for instruction in righteousness
● God’s righteousness is revealed from faith to faith
● God’s grace gives us understanding & knowledge
● The gospel came through the revelation of Christ
● Our common salvation is in one faith once delivered
● Scripture tones our patience and comforts in hope
● Faith is larger than seeing in hope of what is better
● Thinking beyond what is written leads to corruption
● God’s word effectively works in those who believe
● Faith comes by hearing, & hearing by God’s word
● Faith in His truth pleases God in a call to seek Him
● Paul stated the whole counsel of God for us to read
● The implanted word is able to save your soul
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Truth is the cornerstone of what heals the soul
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Implanted Word = Salvation
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Words of God bring truth to life
Scripture says about itself:
● Is Truth
● Substance of Faith
● Is Comprehensible
● Is Searchable
● Cannot be Broken
● Is Knowable
● States Jesus is the Christ
● Is Holy
● Gives Hope
● Is for all Nations
● Is God Breathed
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In a world of confusion God orders reality
How Scripture helps us:
● Good for reproof, correction, instruction
● Convicts
● Converts
● Gives Life
● Gives Understanding
● Enlightens
● Sets One Free
● Sanctifies
● Cleanses
● Cuts to the heart
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It is the power of the word that restores souls
● God wants us to consider His word before we speak
● Scripture is truth
& contains the substance of faith
● Scripture is knowable,
searchable,
and not broken
● Scripture reveals Jesus is the Christ
& gives us hope
● Scripture is Holy
& for all nations
- of God’s making
● False teachers will validate ungodly doctrines
● Greed will drive an exploiter’s deceptive words
● Unbridled words will only increase ungodliness
● Study is good for reproof, correction, & instruction
● Study convicts,
converts,
gives life,
& understanding
● Study enlightens,
sets free,
sanctifies,
& cleanses
● True Faith
holds fast to hearing
His piercing word
● God is reconciling us through Jesus with His word
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As is a coin, hypocrisy can be a two sided wobbling fence.
● Do we have ears to hear?
● Do we want to hear?
● Do we want the truth?
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Jesus wants all to come to His garden.
"The seed is the word of God"
⭩ ↓ ⭨ ↓
Good Thorny Rocky Wayside -
Soil Soil Soil impenetrable
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Brought forth Life: Dormant
Germinated
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Fruitful Unfruitful
(Romans 6:22)
(Romans 6:21)
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By the Wayside
On the Rocks
In the Thorns
On Good Ground
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Unbeliever
Stumbles
Materialistic
Magnanimous
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Hard Heart
Shallow Heart
Distracted Heart
True Heart
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~ STAND TO HONOR HIM ~
1. No Other Gods
2. No Graven Image Worshipped
3. Not Take the Name of God in Vain
4. Keep the Sabbath
5. Honor Father and Mother
6. Not Kill
7. No Adultery
8. Not Steal
9. Not Bear False Witness
10. Not Covet
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God has made it clear what He wants us to work on.
Christ is our Sabbath; "Rest"
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"You shall not covet ... anything that is your neighbor's." ~ Exodus 20:17
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... put to death ... covetousness, which is idolatry. ~ Colossians 3:5
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"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." ~ Exodus 20:16
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... Do not lie to one another, ... ~ Colossians 3:9
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"You shall not steal." ~ Exodus 20:15
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Let him who stole steal no longer, ... ~ Ephesians 4:28
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"You shall not commit adultery." ~ Exodus 20:14
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... Neither ... adulterers ... will inherit the kingdom of God. ~ 1st Corinthians 6:9-10
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"You shall not murder." ~ Exodus 20:13
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... "You shall not murder," ~ Romans 13:9
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"Honor your father and your mother, ..." ~ Exodus 20:12
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... "Honor your father and mother," ... ~ Ephesians 6:1-3
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"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy." ~ Exodus 20:8
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NO CORRESPONDING PASSAGES
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"... not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, ..." ~ Exodus 20:7
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... do not swear, either by heaven or by earth ... ~ James 5:12
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"... carved image ... you shall not bow down to them nor serve them. ..." ~ Exodus 20:4-5
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Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen. ~ 1st John 5:21
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"You shall have no other gods before Me." ~ Exodus 20:3
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... turn from these useless things to the living God, ... ~ Acts 14:15
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1st Day of the week ≠ The New Christian Sabbath
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The First Day of the week has always been important.
● God created the Heavens and the earth.
● The angel announced Jesus had risen.
● The church began on Pentecost.
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God’s laws seek outcomes of goodness
Commandment:
Love:
→ from a pure heart
→ from a good conscience
→ from sincere faith
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God’s laws draw for the best in moral character
Want to enter into life:
• You shall not murder
• You shall not commit adultery
• You shall not steal
• You shall not bear false witness
• Honor your father and your mother
• You shall love your neighbor as yourself
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Essential seeing is void without real action
The first and great commandment:
1) love the LORD your God
with all your heart
with all your soul
with all your mind
The second commandment:
2) love your neighbor as yourself
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There is a law to life that will not change
● God’s pure commandments illuminate direction
● All souls are called to walk in His ways
● The light of God’s truth shines upon us
● In good conscience a sincere pure heart hears
● To love God above all frees a soul to soar
● We are commanded to love one another
● To be a considered a friend of God one must obey
● None of God’s word should be deemed insignificant
● Faith builds confidence to endure in Him
● True faith acts living by His word
● God requires honesty, kindness, and humble hearts
● Access to heaven involves obedience to His word
● Man’s all is to keep God’s commandments
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Do Not Neglect to Meditate on These Things
BE AN EXAMPLE
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GIVE ATTENTION
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TAKE HEED
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IN WORD
IN CONDUCT
IN LOVE
IN SPIRIT
IN FAITH
IN PURITY
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TO READING
TO EXHORTATION
TO DOCTRINE
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TO YOURSELVES
TO THE DOCTRINE
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1st Timothy 4:12-16
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LISTEN IS A COMMAND
Mark 4:20
Mark 4:16-17
Mark 4:18-19
LISTEN
Mark 4:9
Mark 4:23
Mark 4:24
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FORCEFULNESS OF RELYING ON GOD’S WORD
1. STAND FIRM IN ONE SPIRIT
2. ONE MIND STRIVING TOGETHER
3. NOT ALARMED BY OPPONENTS
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┌─> Gospel truth.
1. To bring good news to the afflicted
2. To heal the brokenhearted
3. To proclaim liberty to captives
└─> Set free from sin.
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We owe Respect to the Word.
It is HIS letter to us to learn what HE wants.
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To live to the fullest, one’s faith must believe
Faithful and True, and in righteousness
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He judges
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His name is called The Word of God
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Love’s ring sings such a touch of truth
● God’s pure word shields those who trust Him
● God’s word is a living powerful razor of truth
● Truth does not change but must be discovered
● All that is was framed by the word of God
● Hearing God’s word brings the faith He desires
● God Himself dwells with us full of grace and truth
● God’s word effectively works in those who believe
● By God’s word fire will judge the actions of men
● Selfish traditions halt the effective working of God
● By the word of God man finds life’s fullest
● God’s word seeds the truth in all hearts
● Blessed are those who keep God’s word
● God’s word is the sword of our earthly defense
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Common Denominator = The Word
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Only diligent hearts will find deliverance
● Pay attention to the words for the time is near
● Hold fast to your faith that it may not be stolen
● Repent or your life will be taken suddenly
● God will reward each according to their works
● Hospitably love one another without grumbling
● Establish one’s heart for God’s judgment is coming
● Only abiding in Christ’s doctrine delivers the soul
● Do not forsake assembling as time will run out
● One cannot find salvation practicing in the dark
● Be diligent to be found at peace in Him
● Warn sinners least they do not see to turn back
● If the once righteous fall away they will die
● Pray that you are counted worthy before God
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Truth Comes by the Word of God
● God’s word is truth
● The entirety of Your word is truth
● The LORD is near to all who call upon Him in truth
● We are called to worship in spirit and truth
● To serve Him in sincerity and in truth
● The truth shall make you free
● God desires truth in our inward parts
● Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ
● Jesus Christ of the Father is full of grace and truth
● Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life
● The Spirit is truth
● The Spirit of truth has guided us into all truth
● God cannot lie
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Truth fills all that He is
● Buy the truth, and do not sell it
● Be a worker rightly dividing the word of truth
● People will turn away from the truth & to fables
● Turn from iniquities and understand His truth
● To abide in God one must speak the truth in heart
● There is a spirit of truth and the spirit of error
● Let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'
● If we say that we have no sin the truth is not in us
● Let not mercy and truth forsake you
● Love rejoices in the truth
● Love in deed and in truth
● Purify your soul in obeying the truth
● Fruit / Spirit = all goodness, righteousness, & truth
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Life infuses with the truth He delivers
● Truth endures forever
● Esteem mercy and truth
● Love rejoices in the truth
● Truth is one of the fruits of the Spirit
● A spirit of truth hears the word of God
● In mercy & truth Atonement is provided for iniquity
● Truth came through Jesus Christ
● We can know God through Christ
● Speak the truth to one another
● Our deeds expose the truth of our hearts
● Serve the Lord in truth
● Love of the truth leads to salvation
● Keeping to His word assures that we are in Him
● Sinning willfully after receiving truth dooms a soul
● One cannot go against the truth
● The church of the living God is a pillar of truth
● God will judge the world’s people in His truth
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The song God desires plays in heart
● God Himself is an instrument of truth
● The Word of God is an instrument of truth
● Jesus Christ is an instrument of truth
● The Spirit is an instrument of truth
● We are instruments of truth
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To Want or Not to Want the Word of God
SPIRIT OF TRUTH = WANTS TO HEAR GOD
SPIRIT OF ERROR = DOES NOT HEAR GOD
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His truths agonize for our return
Truth is a
Practice we do in
The light of Jesus Christ
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God calls out to Us
→ do not be unwise
→ understand the will of the Lord
→ do not be drunk
→ be filled with the Spirit
→ speaking in your heart to the Lord
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It is the Word of God that teaches us
● Understand the will of,
what is acceptable to God
● God’s word is living & powerful
working in believers
● No insight of Scripture is of any secretive awareness
● His Holy Spirit gave the word to those who told it
● Admit what is written to you is His commandments
● Sum of God’s word is truth/
not author of confusion
● You shall not add to or take from the word of God
● Do not turn from His word, to the right or to the left
● Things written before were written for our learning
● Nadab & Abihu died for not obeying God’s orders
● Korah & houses all destroyed by turning in rebellion
● Uzzah died as the Lord’s word (Ark) was disobeyed
● Hold to traditions taught either by word or epistle
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The Word of God Delivers
Believes in the Son = Evelasting Life
Not Believe the Son = Not see Life
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His Word has Authority over all
● Jesus has all authority in heaven and on earth
● Jesus spoke by the Father’s authority what to say
● Jesus was sent to speak the words of God
● Rejecting His words is that which judges one
● Sinning & not abiding in Christ’s laws rejects God
● Not knowing or obeying God in Christ condemns
● Jesus asks why we do not do the things He says
● Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God
● Hear by Apostles not to think beyond written word
● Anyone talks another gospel let him be accursed
● Be careful not to tolerate different gospels
● Withdraw from who do not follow the words of Christ
● Speak as the oracles of God with the ability He gives
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WHY CHRISTIANS OBEY GOD'S WORD
1. Because it is the King’s Will for His citizens.
2. It Is A Natural Result of Our Love For Others
3. The Value of the Soul
4. Because We Are A New Testament Church
5. Because It Is Easy
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Open the Bible to witness a miracle,
Isaiah 52-53 has at least 15 prophesies about Christ:
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52:13
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Lifted up in suffering
(on the cross)
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(John 12:32,
Philippians 2:9-11)
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52:14
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Horribly disfigured in suffering
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(Matthew 27:26,30;
Mark 14:65,
Luke 22:63,
John 19:1-3)
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52:15
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Savior of nations by sprinkling
(cleansing) in worldwide
spread of gospel
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(Colossians 1:23,
Romans 15:21)
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53:2
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Born of lowly, unimpressive
origins (Nazareth)
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(Matthew 2:23,
John 1:46,
Philippians 2:5-8)
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53:3
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Despised and forsaken of men
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(Luke 23:21)
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53:3
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Endured mental anguish for us
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(Mark 14:34)
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53:4-6
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Suffered vicariously for our sins
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(Matthew 26:28)
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53:5
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Pierced through (by crucifixion)
for our transgressions
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(Mark 15:25,
1st Peter 2:24,
3:18)
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53:7
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Silent as a defenseless lamb
before unjust accusers
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(Matthew 27:14,
Mark 14:61,
1st Peter 2:23)
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53:9
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Died with criminals
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(John 19:18,
Luke 23:32-33)
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53:9
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Buried by a rich man
to honor his sinless sacrifice
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(Matthew 27:57-60)
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53:10
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Raised from the dead
to give birth to the church
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(Acts 20:28,
2nd Corinthians 5:21,
Romans 6:8-10,
Ephesians 1:7-10)
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13.
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53:11
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Provided justification for sinners
by substitutionary suffering
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(1st Peter 2:24,
Romans 5:15-19)
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14.
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53:12
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Interceded for transgressors
while suffering
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(Luke 23:34,
Romans 8:34,
Hebrews 7:25)
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15.
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53:12
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Highly exalted by God
as Lord and Christ
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(Acts 2:33-36)
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Prophesies = The Word of God through the mouths of men
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ISAIAH 61:4-11
1. Promise of the restoration of God’s people
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2. Gentiles shall announce God’s word
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3. God’s own will embrace unsurpassed glory
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4. Honor with joy in clarity instead of shame
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5. Works in truth as an everlasting covenant
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6. All will know them as God’s good people
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7. Joyful souls will rejoice in righteousness
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8. God own will bud forth for all mankind
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The Bible holds the truths of God.
EPHESIANS: Six potent chapters with distinction.
1-3 =
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The work of God – What He has done through
Jesus Christ – Privileges of being a Christian
– The calling
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4-6 =
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Our work – Responsibilities;
- The walk - Be worthy of the calling
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1-3 =
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How God blesses us - US IN CHRIST
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4-6 =
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How we bless Him - CHRIST IN US
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He chose us in Him
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To Himself
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His grace
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His blood
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In Him
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His will
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His glory
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TO THE PRAISE OF HIS GLORY = PURPOSE OF THE CHRISTIAN
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God’s prayer for us.
1. Know what is the hope of His calling
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2. Riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints
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3. (Surpassing) Exceeding greatness of
His power toward those that believe
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What God hopes for us.
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Without Christ
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Aliens
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Strangers
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No hope
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Ephesians = The Book of Blessings
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1st Blessing
2nd Blessing
3rd Blessing
4th Blessing
5th Blessing
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= Forgiveness
= Indwelling of the Spirit
= Divine Providence
= Chastisement
= Being a Christian
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The Ephesians worshipped the Goddess Diana.
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"BOOBS"
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├─> What made the city tick.
└─> The way they walked.
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Paul wrote many of the New Testament Letters.
Paul's problem was not that he was:
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• A SINNER
• UNTALENTED
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Paul's problem was:
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• BAD REPUTATION
• NOT LIKE THEM
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What Paul did was:
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• TAUGHT THE TAUGHT
• HELPED THE SAVED STAY SAVED
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Problems Corinthians had:
• Affections - Fruit of the world or that of above.
• Did not like his rebukes.
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Most important:
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• Our feelings with God.
• Where we stand with Him.
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Reasons Paul has no creditability.
~ "Give him the pink slip!" ~
1. Paul is an Imposter
2. He is a Fanatic
3. He was Deceived
4. His Testimony Changed
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Reasons Paul has creditability.
~ "Give him the green card!" ~
1. Paul is a Real Person
2. He is a Sane Man
3. He was Enlightened
4. His Testimony Never Changed
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Paul was an Apostle of God.
Peter and the apostles preached
Jesus preached beyond the law of Moses
Paul preached in Athens
Stephen preached
Philip gave instruction
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... ~ Acts 2:14
... ~ Acts 13:38-39
... ~ Acts 17:16-17
... ~ Acts 6:8
... ~ Acts 8:30-31
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Ashamed of Him + His words
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He will be
ashamed of those
when He comes
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does not abide
in the doctrine
of Christ
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does not
have God
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Armor to Go
Helmet of Salvation = Our Hope
Word of God = Our Defense
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Bible Reading
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More Come
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Bible Study
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Less Come
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Disciples = learner, teachable
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God Existed
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BEGINNING ◎
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Christ Existed
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What God wants of us.
1. Make the effort.
2. Attention during lessons.
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1) Faithful to the Word
2) Able to Teach Others
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TEACH
Disciple = Follower
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TEACHING = PERSONAL SACRIFICE
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1. Listen to the Lord
2. Be on the Look Out
3. Be Prepared to Preach
4. Begin Again
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1. Learner = Student
2. Christian
3. Abide in Him
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Focus on truth delivers a soul
Continue in the faith:
┗ Grounded and steadfast
● Not moved away from hope
of the gospel ⮜┛
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IF YOU WANT TO BE FREE
YOU NEED TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE TRUTH,
GOD'S WORD TO US.
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Stake your life on it.
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