Bible Authority (1)

Text: Matthew 21:23-27 The Source of Authority – Matthew 28:18 Ways of Determining what is Authorized Direct command – Matthew 28:20 Express statement – statement of fact; John 8:24 Approved example – 1 Corinthians 11:1; Philippians 3:17 Necessary inference – we must infer what God implies; Acts 10:34-35

A Christian’s Influence

Text: Matthew 5:13-16 The Salt of the Earth A City Set on a Hill The Light of the World

Running the Race Set Before Us

Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Follow the Example of the Faithful – Hebrews 12:1 Lay Aside Every Encumbrance – Hebrews 12:1 Lay Aside Sin – Hebrews 12:1 Run with Endurance – Hebrews 12:1 Fix your Eyes on Jesus – Hebrews 12:2 Run According to the Rules – 2 Timothy 2:5 Finish the Course – 2 Timothy 4:7

An Example of the Believers

Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Speech Conduct Love Spirit Faith Purity

Example

We are to be examples – Matthew 5:13-16 Positive effects of a good example Negative effects of a bad example Not to be examples only – 1 Peter 3:15

Personal Evangelism

Evangelism through Teaching – 1 Peter 3:15; Acts 8:4 Evangelism through Invitation – John 1:43-49; Acts 10:24 Evangelism through Example – 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Peter 2:12 Evangelism through Love – John 13:34-35

Training our Senses

Text: Hebrews 5:11-6-12 Overcome being Dull of Hearing – 5:11 Develop the Ability to Teach – 5:12 Become Accustomed to the Word – 5:13 Put the Word into Practice – 5:14 Press on to Maturity – 6:1 Show Diligence – 6:11 Imitate the Faithful – 6:12