Text: 2 Timothy 2:15 Recognize that it is from God – 2 Timothy 3:16 Realize that it was intended for us – Acts 1:8; 2:39 Understand that we can understand it – Ephesians 3:4 Intend to put it into practice – James 1:22 Know that we will be judged by it – John 12:48
February 6, 2008
Some Thoughts from 2 Timothy
Some of the main points in this letter What are we to do? – Retain the standard of sound words (2 Timothy 1:13) How do we do this? – Study; learn how to accurately handle the word (2 Timothy 2:15) Why should we do this? – All Scripture is inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16-17) […]
January 28, 2008
Living in View of Christ’s Return
Theme from 1&2 Thessalonians Spread the gospel – 1 Thessalonians 1:8 Endure persecution – 1 Thessalonians 2:14 Stand firm – 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Live holy lives – 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Eagerly wait for the Lord’s return – 1 Thessalonians 1:10
January 28, 2008
The Beatitudes
Text: Matthew 5:3-12 Blessed are the poor in spirit (v. 3) – humility Blessed are those who mourn (v. 4) – sorrow for sin Blessed are the meek (v. 5) – patient endurance Blessed are those who hunger & thirst for righteousness (v. 6) – right by God’s standard Blessed are the merciful (v. 7) […]
January 20, 2008
How People Approach Judgment
Text: Hebrews 9:27 Ignorant – 2 Thessalonians 1:8 Apathetic – 2 Thessalonians 2:10 Fearful – Acts 24:24-25 Wishful – Amos 5:18-20 Hopeful – 1 John 2:28-29
January 20, 2008
Take Heed That You Do Not Fall
Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Similarities between us & the Israelites (v. 1-5) Example of the Israelites (v. 6-10) Warning: we can sin (v. 11-12) Encouragement: we don’t have to sin (v. 13)
