Those who deny the deity of Christ fall into 1 of 2 categories: He is a created being, therefore was never God (Jehovah’s Witnesses) He is eternal, but gave up His deity when He came to earth God is Unchangeable – Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8 Jesus has All the Attributes of God Eternal – John […]
December 29, 2007
Taking Away the Seed
Text: Luke 8:12 How does Satan take away the seed of God’s word? “We can’t understand the Bible” “One interpretation is just as good as another” “I have (or my family has) always done/believed this” “Grace will cover our sins regardless of what we do”
December 29, 2007
The Ancient Paths
Text: Jeremiah 6:16 Signs that indicate our apostasy: Refusal to listen to the words of God (v. 10) False sense of security (v. 14) Lack of shame (v. 15)
December 29, 2007
Descriptors of God’s People
Church – Matthew 16:18; ekklesia, called out Kingdom – Matthew 16:19; under the rule of Christ Body – Ephesians 1:22-23; follows direction of the head, works together Field – 1 Corinthians 3:9; bear fruit Building – 1 Corinthians 3:9; houses something (1 Corinthians 3:16) Race – 1 Peter 2:9; common ancestry/heritage Priesthood – 1 Peter […]
December 29, 2007
Faithfulness of God
Text: Lamentations 3:23 God has promised never to forsake us. How does this fit with the notion that the Father forsook Jesus on the cross? The Crucifixion – Matthew 27:33-54 The Prophecy – Psalm 22:1-24 The Application – We may be viewed with contempt, seen as forsaken, and surrounded by opponents, just like Christ. Yet […]
December 18, 2007
The Kingdom of God
Text: Matthew 6:33 Prophecy of the Kingdom – Isaiah 2:2-4; Daniel 2:44-45 Nature of the Kingdom – John 18:36 Establishment of the Kingdom – Mark 9:1; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4 Components of the Kingdom King – Matthew 28:18; Ephesians 1:22-23 Capital – 1 Peter 3:22 Domain – Daniel 2:44; Mark 16:15 Citizens – Colossians 1:13 Law […]
December 18, 2007
Parable of the Talents
Text: Matthew 25:14-30 What are Talents? – abilities, resources, opportunities How Do We Increase our Talents? Abilities – 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 5:11-14 Resources – Ephesians 4:28 Opportunities – Colossians 4:6; 1 Peter 2:12 Right & Wrong Attitudes Failure to Use our Talents Affects Others Alien sinners will not be taught – Romans 10:14-17 Fellow […]
