From his teaching Series: Gospel of John, this lesson is part of a one year study by Christopher W Martin teaching the Biblical Foundations Bible Study class at Houston's First Baptist Church.

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From his teaching Series: Gospel of John, this lesson is part of a one year study by Christopher W Martin teaching the Biblical Foundations Bible Study class at Houston's First Baptist Church.

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Should Christians make New Year's Resolutions? A special lesson for the New Year, taught by Christopher W. Martin to the Biblical Foundations Bible Study class at Houston's First Baptist Church.

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From his teaching Series: Gospel of John, this lesson is part of a one year study by Christopher W Martin teaching the Biblical Foundations Bible Study class at Houston's First Baptist Church.

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From his teaching Series: Gospel of John, this lesson is a part of a one year study by Christopher W Martin teaching the Biblical Foundations Bible Study class at Houston's First Baptist Church

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From his teaching Series: Faith of Our Fathers, this lesson on Thomas Jefferson was taught on Fourth of July 2021 by Christopher W Martin teaching the Biblical Foundations Bible Study class at Houston's First Baptist Church to view video Click this Link.

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From his teaching Series: Gospel of John, this lesson is a part of a one year study by Christopher W Martin teaching the Biblical Foundations Bible Study class at Houston's First Baptist Church

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From his teaching Series: Gospel of John, this lesson is a part of a one year study by Christopher W Martin teaching the Biblical Foundations Bible Study class at Houston's First Baptist Church.

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From his teaching Series: Gospel of John, this lesson is a part of a one year study by Christopher W Martin teaching the Biblical Foundations Bible Study class at Houston's First Baptist Church

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From his teaching Series: Gospel of John

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From his teaching Series: Gospel of John. This lesson is a part of a one year study by Christopher W Martin teaching the Biblical Foundations Bible Study class at Houston's First Baptist Church

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This lesson explores how to deal with old flesh and a new spririt.

Spiritual birth is similar to physical birth in that the newborn is not able to bring about their own birth.

Religious people are easily offended by anything that diminishes the value they place on their efforts to please God by their efforts to please God by their own actions.

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This lesson explores was Jesus a "Revolutionary?" With a closer look at The Temple at the time of Christ and the significance of His rebuke ot the activities being conducted there and how they relate to the Christian and their walk with Jesus.

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This lesson explores the significance of Jesus turning the water to wine at the wedding in Cana. Among the many , one which is identified in this lesson is how the Jars are filled to the brim to show not one drop was added by man - it's 100% the work of Jesus!

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Life Lessons from the First Disciples (John 1:42-51)

Peter, Phillip, and Nathaniel

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This continuing study of the Gospel of John looks at Jesus' first two disciples -- Andrew and John -- and the life lesson which can be drawn from their decision to follow Him. The lesson is a part of a one year study by the Biblical Foundations Bible Study class at Houston's First Baptist Church.

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This lesson from the middle of the 1st chapter of the Gospel of John examines the issue of the importance of John the Baptist. It was created for the Biblical Foundations Bible Study class at Houston's First Baptist Church and is a part of a year-long study of the Fourth Gospel. To view the lesson on Youtube CLICK HERE.

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This lesson from the first chapter of the Gospel of John continues to answer the question: "Who is Jesus Christ?" This is the third lesson of our series on the Gospel of John from the Biblical Foundations Bible Study at Houston's First Baptist Church. This was also our first attempt to record and broadcast live through Zoom so we apologize for our inability to master the speaker screen in contrast to other viewers in class. We will strive to improve the broadcast quality of our video Bible studies. To view video CLICK HERE

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This lesson from the first chapter of the Gospel of John continues to answer the question "Who is Jesus Christ?" by examining the declarations that he is Life and Light.

This is the second lesson of our series on the Gospel of John from the Biblical Foundations Bible Study at Houston's First Baptist Church.

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Introduction of the Gospel of John

A Uniquie Gospel

A look into the proof of John's authorship

Exploring the purpose of John's Gospel

Jesus is The Word

A look at Jesus Christ as God and man.

1: BECAUSE JESUS CHRIST IS GOD, WE CAN KNOW THE TRUTH

ABOUT GOD AND WHAT HE IS LIKE.

2: BECAUSE JESUS IS GOD, HIS DEATH ON THE CROSS WAS THE

ONE SUFFICIENT AND ACCEPTABLE SACRIFICE FOR MAN’S

SIN.

3: MANKIND HAS YEARNED THROUGHOUT HISTORY TO

UNDERSTAND THE DIVINE, BUT GOD HAS SPOKEN TO

MANKIND PERSONALLY, DIRECTLY AND CLEARLY THROUGH

JESUS CHRIST.

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This lesson was presented by Christopher W Martin as he prepares to begin an indepth study series of The Gospel according to John. The lesson is available at this link CLICK FOR VIDEO.

This character study on the Disciple John is the introduction to a study on the Gospel of John which focuses on things we know about his life from both Scripture and extra-Biblical literature and draws several life lessons for us from his life. The study is a part of the weekly Bible study ministry of the Biblical Foundations Bible Study at Houston's First Baptist Church.

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The Life & Teaching of Paul 2 Timothy 4:5-22 Faithful to the End

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This study of 2 Timothy chapter 3 examines how to be better equipped for "the last days" before Christs' return.

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A Look at Rome during the time of Nero

Looking at Paul's second arrest

DIscussion on the Mamertinum Prison and why Paul's letter would not have been written there

What is your biblical worldview?

Theology of the Cross

Theology of Glory

Me-Centered Gospel

God loves us, so He makes us the gift of suffering.

Through suffering, we release our hold on the toys of this world...

We're like blocks of stone, out of which the sculptor carves the forms of men.

The blows of His chisel, which hurt us so much, are what make us perfect.

The suffering in the world is not the failure of God's love for us; it is that love in action.

C.S. Lews

1 We all live in a fallen world

Romans 5:12; Romans 8:22

The world that is, is not the world that was.

The world that is, is not the world that will be.

2 Other's sin hurts us

1 Timothy 5:24

Romans 5:12

3: The law of the harvest

What we sow we will reap

Galatians 6:7

James 1 14-15

The consequence of sin is death; death of relationships, integrity, honor; NOT just physical or spiritual death.

Application:

Embrace the Gospel of Suffering

"Jesus Christ didn't come into the world to make bad people good. He came into the world to make dead people live."

Ravi Zacharias

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Lesson on: Spiritual Warfare: The Battle for The Church

Fight the good fight - having faith and good conscience

1 Timothy 1:18-19

Our battle is spiritual Ephesians 6:12

The battle is waged by satan, 1 Peter 5:8

Spiritual growth increased spiritual attacks

Satan attacks God's people

Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 2 Corinthians 11:14-15

Flee from unnecessary disputes 1 Timothy 6:3-11A
Be like Jesus 1 Timothy 6:11B
Keep an eternal perspective 1 Timothy 6:12
Persevere 1 Timothy 6:13-14
Trust God's timing 1 Timothy 6:15-16

"To Win The Fight, you've got to have the right strategy and the right resources, because victories don't come by accident"

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Standing For Truth In A Post-Truth World

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Title: The Life & Teaching of Paul 1 Timothy Part 3 Doing Church God's Way

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Why Churches are dying:

1: They Over-promote Rule-Keeping

They preach myths

3: They Prioritize Tradition over Biblical Doctrine

4: They preach Topical Lessons which don’t Change Lives

5: They Ignore Personal Application

6: They stop focusing on God

7: They forget they are Engaged in Spiritual Warfare

We Will Never Change The World By Going To Church.

We Will Only Change The World By Being The Church.

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The Life & Teaching of Paul

The Letter to Titus Stuck Where You Don’t Want to Be

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The Life & Teaching of Paul,

When God is Silent, Paul's Journey to Spain, Silence experienced by;

1 Resistance, 2 Sin, 3 Our Lives are Too Loud, 4 Perspective, 5 Patience, 6 Not Yet God's Time

God is Not Silent.

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Resurrection Living in Every Aspect of Life (Colossians part 4)

Colossians 3:18-4:18

I. Background

· Context

· Authentic Christianity (1:3-14)

· The Person and Work of Christ (1:15-23)

· A Proper Perspective on Life’s Problems (1:24-2:7)

· Dealing with Thought Dangers (2:8-23)

A Note on Dead while Living and Living while Dead (2:12-14)

· Resurrection Living (3:1-17)

With Our Minds (v.1-4)

With Our Bodies (v.5-9a)

In Our Daily Lives (v.9b-17)

II. Resurrection Living in Every Aspect of Life

· At Home (3:1-21)

· At Work (3:22-4:1)

· Our Speech (4:2-6)

· Our Friends (4:7-18)

III. Application

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Colossians 3:1-17

I. Background

Context

o The City & Church of Colossae

o Religious &Philosophical ideas

o The Theme &Message of Colossians

Authentic Christianity (1:3-14)

The Person and Work of Christ (1:15-23)

A Proper Perspective on Life’s Problems (1:24-2:7)

Dealing with Thought Dangers (2:8-23)

A Note on Dead while Living and Living while Dead (2:12-14)

II. Resurrection Living (3:1-17)

With Our Minds (v.1-4)

o Reminder

o Responsibility

o Resource

o Reason

o Revelation

With Our Bodies (v.5-9a)

o Reminder

Perverted Love

Perverted Relations

o Reasons

In Our Daily Lives (v.9b-17)

o Position

o Progress

o Partnership

o Performance

o Priorities

III. Application

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The Life We Have & The Life We Want (Colossians part 2)

Colossians 1:24-2:23

Background

Context

The City & Church of Colossae

Religious & Philosophical ideas

The Theme & Message of Colossians

Authentic Christianity

Evidence of Authentic Christianity (1:3-8)

Sharing ourselves & Sharing our faith

Goals of Authentic Christianity (1:9-14)

Spiritual Wisdom

Bearing Fruit

Increasing in the knowledge of God

Strengthened for Endurance

Living as a Child of the King

The Person and Work of Christ (1:15-23)

Jesus Christ in Relation to God (v.15)

Jesus Christ in Relation to Creation (v. 16-17)

Jesus Christ in Relation to the Church (v.18)

Jesus Christ in Relation to Us – Reconciliation (v.19-23)

A Proper Perspective on Life’s Problems (1:24-2:7)

Recognizing Problems for What they Are (1:24)

Understanding Why (1:25-27)

Walking through Dark Days (v1:28-29)

Seeing with Christ’s Eyes (2:1-7)

Dealing with Thought Dangers (2:8-23)

Beware of Empty Philosophies & Intellectual Fantasies (v.8-10)

The Elementary Reality of Human Thought

The Divine Superiority of Christ

Beware of Religious Constructs (v,11-17)

Complete Salvation

Complete Forgiveness

Complete Victory

Complete Freedom

Beware of Mysticism (v,18-19)

Beware of Asceticism (v.20-23)

Application

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Understanding Who Jesus Christ Is (Colossians part 1)

Colossians 1

Introduction
Our writer: Paul under house arrest in Rome
The City of Colossae
The Church of Colossae
The Issues
Religious issues
Philosophical ideas
The Theme of Colossians (3:11)
The Message of Colossians – then and now
Praise & Prayer: Reflections on Authentic Christianity
Greetings (1:1-2)
A note on Timothy
A note on our identity as “saints”
Thanksgiving: Evidence of Authentic Christianity (1:3-8)
Sharing ourselves
Sharing our faith
Prayer: Goals of Authentic Christianity (1:9-14)
Spiritual Wisdom
Bearing Fruit
Increasing in the knowledge of God
Strengthened for Endurance
Living as a Child of the King
The Person and Work of Jesus Christ (1:15-23)
Jesus Christ in Relation to God (v.15)
Jesus Christ in Relation to Creation (v. 16-17)
Jesus Christ in Relation to the Church (v.18)
Jesus Christ in Relation to Us (v.19-23)
The Plan of Reconciliation
The Means of Reconciliation
The Aim of Reconciliation
The Evidence of Reconciliation
Application

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Spiritual Warfare; Ephesians part 4

Ephesians 6:10-24

I. Context

● Our Position in Christ

o What Christ has done FOR us. (Ch. 1)

o What Christ has done IN us. (Ch. 2)

o What Christ has done BETWEEN us (Ch. 3)

● The Life Worth Living

o The Christian’s Personal Walk (4:1-6)

o The Christian’s Personal Gifts (4:7-11)

o The Christian’s Personal Maturity (4:12-16)

o The Christian’s Personal Renewal (4:17-24)

o The Christian’s Personal Standards of Conduct (4:25-32)

● Our Daily Walk

o Walking in God’s Love (5:1-7)

o Walking in God’s Light (5:8-14)

o Walking in God’s Wisdom (5:15-17)

o Walking in God’s Spirit (5:18-6:9)

II. Spiritual Warfare

A. Living in a War Zone

Biblical Background
The Preparation (v.10)
The Provision (v. 11a)
The Persecutor (v.11b)
The Principality (v.12)
The Protection (v.13-17)

o The Girdle of Truth (v.14a)

o The Breastplate of Righteousness (v.14b)

o The Shoes of the Gospel (v. 15)

o The Shield of Faith (v. 16)

o The Helmet of Salvation (v.17a)

o The Sword of the Spirit (v. 17b)

B. Prayer in the War Zone (v.18-24)

● The Necessity of Prayer (v.18a)

● The Perspective of Prayer (v.18b)

● The Focus of Prayer (v. 19-20)

III. Application

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Our Daily Walk (Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, Part 3)

Ephesians 5:1-6:9

Textual Context

Our Position in Christ

What Christ has done FOR us. (Ch. 1)

What Christ has done IN us. (Ch. 2)

What Christ has done BETWEEN us (Ch. 3)

The Life Worth Living

The Christian’s Personal Walk (4:1-6)

The Christian’s Personal Gifts (4:7-11)

The Christian’s Personal Maturity (4:12-16)

The Christian’s Personal Renewal (4:17-24)

The Christian’s Personal Standards of Conduct (4:25-32)

Our Daily Walk

Walking in God’s Love (5:1-7)

Walking in His Likeness

Walking in His Love

Walking in God’s Light (5:8-14)

The Characteristics

The Call

Walking in God’s Wisdom (5: 15-17)

Walking in God’s Spirit (5:18-6:9)

Filled with the Spirit

Servant Leadership

Everyone

Wives

Husbands

Children & Parents

Employee / Employer

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The Life Worth Living (Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, Part 2)

Ephesians 4

I. Textual Context

Our Position in Christ

What Christ has done FOR us. (Ch. 1)

What Christ has done IN us. (Ch. 2)

What Christ has done BETWEEN us (Ch. 3)

Paul’s Teaching Method and Our Application

II. The Life Worth Living

A. The Christian’s Personal Walk (4:1-6)

The Call

The Characteristics

The Cause

B. The Christian’s Personal Gifts (4:7-11)

The Reality of our Spiritual Gifts

The Significance of our Spiritual Gifts

The Nature of our Spiritual Gifts

C. The Christian’s Personal Maturity (4:12-16)

The Traps of Immaturity

The Triumphs of Maturity

D. The Christian’s Personal Renewal (4:17-24)

The Problem

The Prescription

E. The Christian’s Personal Standards of Conduct (4:25-32)

Speak Truth

Righteous Anger

The Reason for our Work

Edifying Words

Altruistic

III. Application

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Our Position in Christ

Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, Part 1 Ephesians 1-3

I. Background

Paul under House Arrest in Rome

The Church at Ephesus

Paul’s Themes in this letter

Key Words

Christ

Grace

Riches

Fullness/Filled

The Mystery of the Church

The Church as Christ’s Body

II. Our Position in Christ

A. What Christ has done FOR Us. (Chapter 1)

• Chosen (1:3-6a)

• Redeemed (1:6b-10)

• Obtained an Inheritance (1:11-14)

• Given Power and Resources in Christ (1:15-23)

B. What Christ has done IN Us. (Chapter 2:1-10)

• Saved from Sin (v.1-3)

• Saved by Love (v.4)

• Saved for a Purpose (v. 5-7)

• Saved Through Faith (v. 8-9)

• Saved to do good things for others (v. 10)

C. What Christ has done BETWEEN Us. (Chapter 2:11 – 3:21)

Being Unified in Christ (2:11-22)
A Mystery Revealed (3:1-13)
The Fullness of God (3:14-21)

III. Application

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Paul’s Letter to Philemon

Philemon

Introduction

The Setting

The Recipient: Philemon – a wealthy Greek Christian landowner from Colossae.

The Subject: Onesimus – Philemon’s runaway slave, who was also a Christian, and a thief.

The Historical Background of Slavery in Rome in 61-62 A.D.

The Character of Philemon (v. 1-7) (Paul’s Praise – Looking Back)

His Family (v.1-3)

His Praise (v. 4-7)

A Note on the Historical Attack on Paul:

The Conversion of Onesimus (v.8-17) (Paul’s Plea – Looking Within)

v. 11: “Onesimus” means “useful.”

The “Advocacy Clause” in Roman Law

The Confidence of Paul (v. 18-21) (Paul’s Promise: Looking Beyond)

Life Lessons

Everyone is, or has been, a ___________.

Our guilt was great, our penalty severe, but __________ brought us a ____________.

A life in Christ changes _______ _____________.

Social evils, like slavery, can be changed by ________________ lives through _________.

The “Rest of the Story”

Colossians 4:9

The Letter of Ignatius to the Church at Ephesus

The First Century project by the Church of Ephesus

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Our Position in Christ

Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, Part 1 Ephesians 1-3

I. Background

Paul under House Arrest in Rome

The Church at Ephesus

Paul’s Themes in this letter

Key Words

Christ

Grace

Riches

Fullness/Filled

The Mystery of the Church

The Church as Christ’s Body

II. Our Position in Christ

A. What Christ has done FOR Us. (Chapter 1)

• Chosen (1:3-6a)

• Redeemed (1:6b-10)

• Obtained an Inheritance (1:11-14)

• Given Power and Resources in Christ (1:15-23)

B. What Christ has done IN Us. (Chapter 2:1-10)

• Saved from Sin (v.1-3)

• Saved by Love (v.4)

• Saved for a Purpose (v. 5-7)

• Saved Through Faith (v. 8-9)

• Saved to do good things for others (v. 10)

C. What Christ has done BETWEEN Us. (Chapter 2:11 – 3:21)

Being Unified in Christ (2:11-22)
A Mystery Revealed (3:1-13)
The Fullness of God (3:14-21)

III. Application

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Paul’s Letter to the Philippians

Philippians 1 & 2

I. Introduction

• An Epistle of Joy

Joy vs. Happiness

• A Prison Epistle

• A Christological Epistle

• Outline:

o Christ My Life: Christ is within me and is my life. (Chap. 1)

o Christ My Example: Christ is behind me and is my guide. (Chap. 2)

o Christ My Goal: Christ is ahead of me and is my prize. (Chap. 3)

o Christ My Strength: Christ is beneath me and is my strength. (Chap. 4)

II. Encouragement for Living the Effective Christian Life (Chap. 1) (Christ My Life)

A. Paul’s Praise for the saints at Philippi (1:1-8)

• They were evangelical.

• They were giving

B. Paul’s Prayer for the saints at Philippi (1:9-11)

• Abounding Love

• Sincere (pure)

C. Paul’s Presentation of Himself to the saints at Philippi (1:12-30)

• Paul’s View of the Palace Guard

• Paul’s View of Death

• Paul’s View of the Circumstances of Life

• Paul’s View of Suffering

III. Examples for Living the Humble Christian Life (Chap. 2) (Christ is my Example)

A. The Command of Humility (2:1-4)

B. The Example of Humility – Christ (2:5-11)

The Kenosis (v.7)

C. The Exercise of Humility (2:12-30)

IV. Application

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God’s Incomprehensible Paradox

Acts 28

Context
God’s Incomprehensible Paradox
God’s Protection (v.1-6)
A Note on Paul’s Faith
A Note on Paul’s Protection
God’s Healing (v.7-10)
A Note on Paul’s Miraculous Healing
Life Lesson: Beware of people who only want your __________.
Historical Note:
God’s Encouragement (v.11-15)
God’s Blessing (v.16)
His Circumstance
His Opportunities
God’s Providence (v.17-22)
A Note on Jobs You Have NOT Been Given:
Definition:
Application:
God’s Word (v.23-29)
God’s Freedom (v.30-31)
Protection
Preaching
Discipleship
Writing
Application
___________ the Incomprehensible Paradoxes of Your ______ _____ God.
__________ Where God Has ________ _____.
___________ the _____________ of God.

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Pictures of Certainty in an Uncertain World Acts 27

I. The Setting

• Paul’s Imprisonment

• Paul’s Voyage (v.1-8)

• Paul’s Warning (v.9-12)

A Picture of Our Witnessing

II. The Storm (v.13-26)

• An Unexpected Storm (v.13-17a)

A Picture of Life

• A Ubiquitous Desperation (v.17b-18)

A Picture of Fear

A Picture of Disheartenment

• An Understandable Despondency (v.19-20)

A Picture of Humanistic Surrender

• An Uplifting Promise (v.21-24)

• An Ultimate Faith (v.25)

III. The Shipwreck (v.27-44)

• Confusing Delay (v.27-28)

A Picture of Unwelcome Patience

• Capricious Prayer (v.29)

A Picture of a Pagan Talisman

• Cowardly Abandonment (v.30-32)

A Picture of Self-Centered Survival

• Courageous Communion (v.33-37)

A Picture of Saving Faith

• Committed Sacrifice (v.38-40)

A Picture of Christian Altruism

• Cherished Rescue (v.41-44)

A Picture of Our “Bow”

IV. Application: Reliable Anchors for Your Storm-tossed Soul

• The Anchor of Stabilizing _________.

• The Anchor of Sacrificial __________.

• The Anchor of Salvific ____________.

• The Anchor of a Steadfast _________.

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Psychology 101: Understanding How People Deal with Your Faith

Acts 25 – 26

Context

Understanding How People Deal with Your Faith

They Ignore You (24:27)

They Try to Hurt You (25:1-3)

They Lie About You (25:7)

They Try to Get Rid of You (25:9)

A Note on Paul’s Appeal to Caesar (25:11-12)

They are Perplexed by You (25:23-27)

They Think You are Crazy (26:24)

How Paul Dealt with Opposition

He Waited on God

He Did Not Allow Himself to Be Abused

He Didn’t Quit

He Decided He Was Happy (26:2)

He Looked for the Good in Others (26:3)

He Remembered What God had Done for Him and to Him Previously (26:4-5)

He Remembered His Sinful Life Before Christ (26:9-11)

He Remembered He was Saved AND Called to Serve (26:12-18)

He Remembered God’s Prior Protection (26:19-23)

He Spoke Truth and Reason (26:25)

Conclusion (26:28-32)

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Dealing with the Life You Don’t Want

Acts 22:24 – 24:27

Context

Dealing with the Life You Don’t Want

Looked Down Upon (22:24-29)

Assaulted (22:30-23:2)

The Cause of Great Dissension (23:3-11)

Wanted Dead (23:12-35)

Lied About (24:1-9)

Not Listened To (24:10-23)

Manipulated (24:24-26)

Waiting on God (24:27)

Conclusion

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Acts 21:37-22:22

The Setting in Jerusalem

The Jews (21:27-36)

The Romans (21:37-40)

The Most Important Unsuccessful Sermon in History (Chap. 22)

How to Witness

Relate (21:40)

Tender (22:1)

Your Past Life (22:3-5)

Your Conversion (22:6-10)

God’s Calling of You

The Two Most Important Questions of Life

A Note on Those Not Called

A Picture of Conversion (22:11-16)

Surrendered

Discipled

Called to Use Your Gifts

Baptized

Your Changed Life after Conversion (22:17-21)

Prepare for Unexpected Results (22:22)

Application

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I. Background

A. Paul’s Successes

B. The Long Road Home (v.1-3)

II. Paul: Encouraged with Love (v.4 – 20a)

A. In Tyre (v.4 – v.6)

• A warning in love

• A departure with love

B. In Caesarea (v. 7-14)

• A louder warning in love

• Silent in love

C. An evening with Mnason (v.15-16)

D. In Jerusalem (v.17-20a)

• Welcomed in love

• Worshiping in love

III. Paul: Assaulted with Hate (v. 20b-36)

• The Problem (v.20b-22)

• The Plan (v23-25)

• Restrained (v.26-30)

o The lies

o “…immediately the doors were shut.”

• Arrested (v.31-36)

IV. Conclusion

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Lessons for Lay Leaders

Acts 20: 13-38

I. Context

A. Where we’ve been and where we’re going

Paul’s Journeys

Paul’s Letters

o Galatians

o 1 & 2 Thessalonians

o 1 & 2 Corinthians

o Romans

Paul’s Transition

Paul’s Imprisonments

o 1 st Imprisonment

Philemon

Colossians

Philippians

o Liberty Letters

Titus

1 Timothy

o 2 nd Imprisonment

Ephesians

2 Timothy

B. Leaving Corinth (20:14-17)

II. Paul: A Picture of Powerful Ministry (v. 17-27)

A. Paul’s Model of Service (v. 17-19)

B. Paul’s Model of Teaching (v. 20)

C. Paul’s Model of Evangelism (v. 21)

D. Paul’s Model of Prayer (v. 22-23)

E. Paul’s Model of Humility (v. 24)

F. Paul’s Model of Excellence (v.25-27)

III. Paul’s Challenges to the Next Generation (v.28-38)

A. Paul’s Challenge for Honest Self-Assessment (v. 28a)

B. Paul’s Challenge to Shepherd the Flock (v. 28b)

C. Paul’s Challenge to Guard the Flock (v. 29-31)

D. Paul’s Challenge to Study & Pray (v.32)

E. Paul’s Challenge to Lead as a Servant (v.33-35)

IV. Application (v.36-38)

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Living with Porcupines (Romans part 7)

Romans 13-16

I. Context

Salvation by Faith Alone through God’s Grace (Romans 1-7)

Living in Wretchedness (Romans 8)

The Sovereignty of God (Chapter 9)

The Justice of God (Chapter 10)

God’s Love & Our Love (Chapter 11-12)

o Transition – Loving the Un-loveable (13:8-10)

II. Dealing with People who are Porcupines

A. Wake Up! (13:11-14)

 Our Alarm Sounds (v.11)

 Our Day Begins (v.12)

 Our Lives Displayed (v.13-14)

B. Taboo or Not? (14-1-12)

 The Problem

 Paul’s Guidance

o Fellowship Despite Disagreement (v.1-3)

o The Danger of Judging (v.4, 8-9)

o Our Actions Affect Each Other (v.7)

o Let God be the Judge (v.10-12)

C. Walking the Tightrope of Liberty (14:13-23)

 An Issue of Balance

 Principals for Maintaining Balance

o Nothing that God has made is Intrinsically Unclean (v.14-16)

o Christianity is not found in Externals (v.17-19)

o When exercising Christian Liberty threatens Others, Restrain it. (v.20)

D. Unity Despite Division (15:1-13)

 Controlling Conflicts

 Our Obligation (v.1-2)

 Our Illustration (v.3)

 Our Inspiration (v.4)

 Our Prayer (v.5-13)

III. Application (16:25-27)

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God’s Love & Our Love (Romans part 6)

Romans 11:1-13:10

• Context

• Salvation by Faith Alone through God’s Grace (Romans 1-7)

• Living in Wretchedness (Romans 8)

• The Sovereignty of God (Chapter 9)

Predestination Truths & Questions

• The Justice of God (Chapter 10)

II. The Faithfulness of God’s Love (Chapter 11)

• Understanding the Issue (11:1a)

o The Identification Issue

o The Rejection Issue

• Discovering God’s Plan

o Proof that God has not Abandoned His Promises to Israel (11:1b-10)

o Two Reasons for Temporarily Setting Aside Israel (11:11-14)

 Gentiles

 Jews

• Past, Present & Future

o Hardened but not Irretrievably Lost (11:11-15)

o Illustrations (11: 16-17)

o A Warning (11:18-20)

o God’s Masterplan (11: 23-29)

• Handling Confusion & Doubt

o The Mercy of God (11:30-32)

o The Mind of God (11:33-35)

o The Majesty of God (11:36)

III. The Test of Our Love (Romans 12:1-13:10)

• Looking Within (12:1-3)

o Commitment (v.1)

o Transformed (v.2)

o Self-evaluation (v.3)

• Looking Outward (12:4-8)

• Looking Like Christ (12:9-13)

• Looking Past Evil (12:14-21)

IV. Application – Loving the Un-loveable (13:8-10)

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Predestination, Responsibility and Our Future (Romans part 5)

Romans 9-11

I. Context

• Salvation by Faith Alone through God’s Grace (Romans 1-7)

• Living in Wretchedness (Romans 8)

• A Proper Perspective

o Who is Against Us?

o Who Condemns Us?

o Who Loves Us?

II. The Sovereignty of God (Chapter 9)

• Predestination Truths

o Predestination begins with the sovereign choices of God (9:6-13)

o Predestination reflects the perfect character of God (9:14-18)

o Predestination identifies the specific responsibility of God (9:19-23)

o Predestination is consistent with the eternal plan of God (9:24-33)

• Predestination Questions

Question #1:

Question #2:

Question #3:

III. The Justice of God (Chapter 10)

• What God has Done (9:30-10:7)

• What God Expects

o Because the Gospel is Available, Every Person is Responsible (10:8-10)

o Because the Offer is Universal, Every Person is Responsible (10: 11-15)

o Because Rejection is Permissible, the Unsaved are Responsible (10: 16-20)

o Because God is Faithful, He Continues to Speak to the Responsible (10:21)

IV. The Faithfulness of God (Chapter 11)

• Understanding the Issue (11:1a)

o The Identification Issue

o The Rejection Issue

• Discovering God’s Plan

o Proof that God has not Abandoned His Promises to Israel (11:1b-10)

o Two Reasons for Temporarily Setting Aside Israel (11:11-14)

 Gentiles

 Jews

• Past, Present & Future

o Hardened but not Irretrievably Lost (11:11-15)

o Illustrations (11: 16-17)

o A Warning (11:188-20)

o God’s Masterplan (11: 23-29)

V. Application

• The Mercy of God (11:30-32)

• The Mind of God (11:33-35)

• The Majesty of God (11:36)

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Living the Life of Faith & Grace (Romans part 4)

Romans 5:12-8:39

I. Paul’s Letter to Rome (so far)

 The Gospel (part 1)

 The Biggest Questions of Life (part 2)

 Understanding Salvation (part 3)

II. Living the Life of Faith & Grace

A. Dealing with Guilt (5:12-21)

 Historical perspective

 Sin

 Law

 Living in Grace

B. Dealing with Sin (6:1-14)

 Identification

 Walking in newness of life

 Considering yourself dead to sin

 Living under grace

C. Whose Slave Are You? (6:15-23)

D. Handling Your Self-Image (7:1-25)

 Dealing with the “Rules of Conduct”

 Still “In the Flesh”

 But now “In the Spirit”

E. Walking in Wretchedness (8:1-39)

 Our Judgement

 Our Interests

 The Power of Making Right Choices

 Being led by God

 Hearing His Guidance

 Groaning with the Fallen Creation

 Resting in His Promises

 Chosen by an Omniscient God

III. Application

 Who is Against Us?

 Who Condemns Us?

 Who Loves Us?

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Understanding Salvation: Old Testament Style (Romans part 3)

Romans 4:1 – 5:11

I. Review of Romans

II. Understanding Salvation

A. Understanding Abraham (4:1-3)

• A Theoretical Condition (v.2)

• A Biblical Fact (v.3)

B. Illustrations

• Wages (v.4)

• Gifts (v.5-8)

C. Answering Questions (v.9-15)

• Does Circumcision Help? (v.9-12)

• Does Following the Law Help? (v.13-15)

D. Why must it be by Faith?

• The Principle of Grace (v.16a)

• The Promise of God (v. 16b-17)

E. Seen in the Life of Abraham

• His Situation

• His Response

o His Response was Against All Hope (v. 18)

o His Believed without Weakening his Faith (v. 19)

o His Response Grew in Strength (v. 20-21)

o His Gift (v. 22)

III. Application

 Secure in our Salvation (4:23-25)

 Standing in Grace (5:1-2)

 Joyful in Tribulations (5:3-10)

 Rejoicing in our Relationship (5:11)

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I. Review – “The Gospel”

II. Tackling the Biggest Questions of Life

Question 1: what about the person who has never been exposed to Christianity?

· God’s wrath is real (1:18)

· God reveals himself to everyone in every place (1:19-20)

Question 2: What about all the other religions of the world?

· Incorrect perceptions of reality (1:21)

· Foolish philosophy (1:22)

· Replacement Religions (1:23-24)

· Proliferation of sin (1:25-32)

Question 3: What about all the “good people”?

· The need for a different perspective:

· What Jesus said. (Matthew 7:1-5)

· What Paul wrote: (Chapter 2:1-16)

o The Dangerous Actions:

o The Inevitable Results: ____________________

Question 4: What about everyone who goes to church? (2:17-29)

· Paul’s Context:

· Paul’s Truisms:

o Proud of what they possess (2:21-24)

o Trust in what they do (2:25-27)

o Secure in what they belong to (2:28-29)

Question 5: Is the Old Testament meaningless? (3:1-20)

· It’s the Word of God (3:1-2)

· His Promises are Still True (3:3-8)

Question 6: Are people inherently good or bad? (3:9-20)

Question 7: Don’t all earnest paths lead to God? (3:21-31)

· Universal disqualification (3:23)

· Unfathomable Love (3:23-26)

Ø …justified…

Ø …by His grace…

Ø …through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus…

Ø …a propitiation by His blood…

Ø …to demonstrate His righteousness…

Ø …God passed over…

Ø …that He might be just and the justifier…”

· Undebatable Conclusion (3:28)

I. Application

· Religion is a ________ and not a ________.

· Christianity is trusting __________ and not ______________.

· Religion reveals itself in WHAT we do with what we ____________.

· Religion reveals itself in WHY ____ ____ _______ ____ ____.

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I. Appreciating the Context

A. Paul

B. Time and Place – Corinth, 3rd Missionary Journey, winter 56-57.

C. His Audience – the Church at Rome

· The City

· The Church

· It’s Pastor

D. His Message (1:16-17)

II. Appreciating the Significance

· Early Church Fathers

· Origen (185 -254)

· Augustine (354-430)

· William Tyndale (1494-1536)

· Martin Luther (1483-1546)

· John Calvin (1509-1564)

· John Wesley (1703-1791)

· Simon Greenleaf (1783-1853)

· Donald Grey Barnhouse (1895-1960)

III. Appreciating “The Gospel”

A. Recognizing “the Gospel” (v. 1-7)

· Its Relationship to Paul’s Life (v. 1)

· Its Relationship to God’s Plan (v. 2-5)

· Its Relationship to Believers (v. 6-7)

B. Proclaiming “the Gospel” (v. 8-15)

· The Power of the Gospel (v. 8)

· The Personal Nature of the Gospel (v. 9-10)

· The Pervasiveness of the Gospel (v.11-15)

C. Explaining the Gospel (v. 16-17)

· What does it mean?

· What is it?

· What does it do?

IV. Applying “the Gospel”

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Reflections on Church

Acts 20: 1-12

I. Paul’s Journeys

· 1st & 2nd Missionary Journeys

· 3rd Missionary Journey

II. Life Lessons from the return to Europe

A. Leaving Ephesus (v.1)

Life Lesson: God doesn’t call anyone to _______ ______.

B. The Return to Macedonia (v.2a)

_______________ is the key to Christian growth.

C. Back to Corinth (v.2b-3a)

D. Back to Macedonia (v.3b-6)

With his “disciples”

E. Reflections on Church (v.7-12)

· Gathered together

· On Sunday

A Digression on why we don’t worship on Saturday, the Sabbath.

Ø Sabbath was a sign to __________ of the ___________ Covenant.

Ø New Testament silence

Ø Paul’s silence

Ø Paul’s teaching (Galatians 4:10-11)

Ø New Testament practice

Ø Jerusalem Counsel

Ø Christian History

· The Upper Room

· To break bread

· Teaching God’s Word

o Reflections on “hunger”

o Reflections on the Next Generation

Ø A picture of youth: Eutychus

Ø A picture of distance

Ø A picture of being pulled by the flesh

Ø A picture of eternal consequences

Ø A picture of Grace

Ø A picture of resurrection from death

III. Application

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Spiritual Authority (2 Corinthians Part 5)

2 Corinthians 10-13

I. Introduction:

· Roles

· 3 Problems

o The Failure to Assume Proper Biblical Authority

o The Failure to Exercise Proper Biblical Authority

o The Failure to Follow Proper Biblical Authority

II. Spiritual Authority

A. Authority Principals

1. The Misunderstanding of Spiritual Authority (10:1-2, 7 & 11)

2. The War Against Spiritual Authority (10:3-5)

3. The Source of Spiritual Authority (10:7 -8, 13 & 18)

4. The Goal of Spiritual Authority

o Guidance of others (11:3-4)

o Discerning truth from falsity (11: 12-15)

5. The Proper Attitude of Spiritual Authority

o Self-sacrificial (11:23-27)

o Shares burdens (11:28-29)

o Leads by graciously coping with life’s circumstances (12:7-9)

o Demonstrating contentment in hard times (12:10)

o Building up others instead of themselves (12:13-16 & 19)

o Demonstrates strength in weakness (13:3-4)

o Welcomes self-inspection (13:5-6)

o Never tears down (13:10)

o Encourages others (13:11-14)

B. The Practice of Spiritual Authority

· Biblical Fact

· Biblical Practice

III. Application

· Spiritual Blessings

· Unanswered Prayers

· The Paradoxes of God: weakness is a ___________ and _____ is in it.

· ___________ will be given to meet every need.

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A Proper Perspective on Change (2 Corinthians Part 4)

2 Corinthians 6-8

I. Introduction

· The Implications of Our Sin Nature:

o We Desire to Change _________ not ___________.

o We Hate Change to ____ ___________.

· A Proper Perspective on Change

o The Things of Earth Change (4:16-18)

o The Things of Heaven Never Change

Mal. 3:6

Hebrews 13:8

James 1:17)

· A Proper Prospective on Being a Christian

o The Lifelong Growth of the Believer (5:16-17; Philippians 1:6 & 2:13)

o The Older we Get, the Worse we Get

II. A Proper Prospective on Change

A. Change must be driven by Unconditional Love

o Love means self-sacrifice (6:3-13)

ü Sacrifice because of our Circumstances (v.4-10)

ü Sacrifice because of our own Affections (v.12)

o Love means separating from unhealthy things (6:14-7:1)

ü Principals for Partners in Life (6:14-16)

ü Principals for Holiness (6:17-7:1)

o Love means properly dealing with disagreement with those you love (7:2-5)

o Loves means modeling change (v.8-11)

B. Change must be motivated by Expectant Confidence (7:4 & 14)

C. Change must be modeled by giving (Chap. 8)

o Overview on sharing: Koinonia

o Because of God’s grace (v.1)

o When you’re already over extended (v.2)

o Voluntarily sacrificial (v.3)

o As an act of Worship (v.4-5)

o Your service is contagious (v.7)

o The rich blessing of sharing (v.9)

III. Application

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Dealing with Death: 2 Corinthians Part 3

2 Corinthians 5:1-17

I. Introduction

II. Dealing with Death

A. Our Heavenly Body (v.1)

· “For we know…”

· “earthly tent…”

· “building from God…”

· “not made with hands…”

Heb.9:11

B. Our Earthly Bodies (v.2-4)

C. Purposed and pledged (v.5)

D. Two “Homes” (v. 6-8)

· Our earthly home

· Our heavenly home

· Implications

III. The Judgement Seat of Christ (v.9-10)

A. Our ambition (v.9)

B. Our Ultimate judgement (v.10)

· “we must all appear…”

· “the judgement (‘bema”) seat of Christ…”

Romans 14:10

· “so that each one may be recompensed…”

o Phaulos

o 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

IV. Conclusion (v.17)

· Our opportunities are limited to _____ _______.

· Our perspectives must _________________ this life.

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2 Corinthians: Christianity Survival 101

2 Corinthians 1 -2 (Part 1)

I. Introduction

II. Comfort Through Suffering (1:1-11)

The Person of Comfort (v.1-4)

The Purpose of Comfort (v.5-7)

The Power of Comfort (v.8-10)

The Prayers of Comfort (v.11)

III. Confidence When Attacked (1:12-2:4)

Transparent (v.12-14)

Loyalty (v.15-16)

Honesty & Reliability (v. 17-20)

Sensitivity (v.1:21-2:1)

Understanding (v.2-3)

Love (v.4)

IV. Christ-like When Hurt (2:5-11)

Perspective (v.5)

Purpose (v.6-8)

Permanence (v.9-11)

Forgiveness is not about _______________; forgiveness is about

____________ _____ ____ ___________ ___.

V. Conclusion: Passing “the smell test.” (v.15-17)

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1 Corinthians Part 5: Resurrection Reality 1 Corinthians 15

I. Introduction to Life After Death

· Observation on Cultural Perspectives

o Uniqueness

o Speculation

· Observation on Greek “Dualism”

o The Sacred

o The Profane

· Greek Influence

o Sadducees

o Early Christian

· Overview to the Resurrection

o Real

o Rejoining

o Renewal

o Reversal

II. Resurrection Reality (1 Cor. 15)

· It’s Foundational (v.1-3a)

· It’s Scriptural (v.3b-4)

· It’s Historical (v. 5-10)

o Peter

o The Disciples

o The 500

o James, His Brother

o The Apostles

o Paul

· Theological Consequences of Denial (v.11-15)

o Christ Would Not Be Risen

o Preaching Would Be Meaningless

o Faith Would Be Worthless

o Witnesses & Preachers Would Be Liars

· Personal Consequences of Denial (v.16-19 & 32)

o We Would Have No Hope of Conquering Sin

o Former Believers Would Be Eternally Perished

o Our Beliefs Would Be Pointless

o Our Lives Would be Meaningless (v.32)

· Resurrection Questions (v.35-49)

o Dissolution

o Difference

o Changed

o Victorious

III. Application

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Spiritual Gifts, part 2

The Truth About Tongues

1 Corinthians 14

I. Introduction to Tongues

· First Century: Acts 2

o The Source (2:1-4)

o The Miracle (2:5-11)

o The Purpose (2:14-21)

o The Situation in Corinth

· 20the Century

o Holiness Movement

o Pentecostal Movement

o Charismatic Movement

Ø Characteristics

Ø Concerns

· Why “uniquely American”?

1) _________

2) ____________

3) __________________

4) __________________

5) __________________

II. The Truth About Tongues (1 Corinthians 14)

· Truth 1: Tongues are easily abused (v. 2-4)

o Lack of comprehension

o Self-edification

· Truth 2: Tongues must have a secondary purpose (v. 6-9)

· Truth 3: Tongues must be a known language (v. 10-12)

· Truth 4: Tongues

· must be interpreted to be understood (v. 13-17 and 28)

· Truth 5: Tongues are to be used with restraint (v. 18-19)

· Truth 6: Tongues are a sign to unbelievers (v. 20-25)

· Truth 7: Tongues must be ordered (v. 26-33)

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Spiritual Gifts, part 1

1 Corinthians 12-13

I. The Problem in Corinth

· Gifts in the early church

· God’s Blueprint

o Romans 12:4-6

o Ephesians 4:16

· Non-Use & Abuse

II. Understanding & Properly Using Your Spiritual Gifts

A. The Source and Purpose of Spiritual Gifts (12:4-7)

· Varieties

· Source

· Purpose

B. Types of Spiritual Gifts (12:8-11 & other texts)

· From “the 4 lists”

A note on Timing & Development

A note on Giftedness vs. Normalcy

Other Candidates for Gifts

o Hospitality (Romans 12:13, 1 Peter 4:9, 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:8)

o Mercy (Matthew 5:7; & 9:35-36; Mark 9:41; Romans 12:8; 1 Thess. 5:14)

o Pastor/Shepherd (John 10:1-18; Eph. 4:11-14; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-3)

o Intercessory Prayer (James 1:6 & 5:14-16, Heb. 7:25, Coloss.1:9-12, 4:12-13)

o Celibacy (1 Corinthians 7:7)

C. Unified but Diversified (12:12-19)

D. Interdependence, not Independence (12:20-31)

E. The Necessary Predicate to use your Gifts – Love of Others

The Preeminence of Love (13:1-3)

The Pattern of Love (13:4-7)

Patient

Kind

Not jealous

Does not brag

Not arrogant

Not unbecomingly

Does not seek his/her own

Not provoked

Does not account for a w wrong suffered

Does not rejoice in unrighteousness

Rejoices with truth

Enduringly and hopefully protective

· The Permanence of Love (13:8-13)

III. Application

· A Warning about Spiritual Gifts Tests

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1 Corinthians 5 - 10

I. Introduction

· The Situation in Corinth

· Division within the Church

· Why are we Still Here?

II. Living in Liberty

A. The Huge Question:

10:23:

9:1-6

B. Application:

· When You’re Wronged (6:1-11)

· Pursuing Pleasure (6:12-20)

· Being Married (7:1-40)

· That Which Causes Others to Stumble (8:1-13)

· Freedom with a Heart of Servitude (9:19-23)

· Freedom with Discipline (9:24-27)

C. Dealing with Temptation (10::1-13)

D. Living the Blessed Life (10:31-11:1)

III. Application

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1 Corinthians (part 1): Dealing with Disagreement & Division

1 Corinthians 1 - 4

I. Introduction

· The Implications of a very important question

The Question:

1) The “Misunderstood Letter” (see 1 Cor. 5:9-11)

2) 1 Corinthians (see 1 Cor. 7:1)

3) The “Sorrowful Letter” (see 2 Cor. 2:1-11 & 7:8)

4) 2 Corinthians (see 2 Cor 6:3-10; 11:23-27; 12:7-10)

The Options:

Option 1:

Option 2:

· Corinth and its Church

Economic

Cultural

Christian

The Big Problem:

II. The Danger of Division

· Fully equipped, but failures (Chapter 1)

Called to be saints

Gifted by grace

Protected to the end

But divided by discord

Worshipers of Men

Worshipers of Miracles

Worshipers of Wisdom

· God’s Method

III. The Blessing of God’s Wisdom (Chapter 2)

· Living Transparently (2:1-5)

· Gaining Wisdom from the Holy Spirit (2:6-16)

o The mystery of God’s Wisdom

o Our Teacher

o Our Classroom

IV. The Answer to the Ultimate Question: Why are We Still Here? (Chapters 3 & 4)

· Ministers to Others (3:1-5)

· Seed Sowers (3:6-9)

· Builders in Christ’s Kingdom (3:10-23)

· Servants & Stewards (4:1-2)

· Not Judges of other Men (4:3-5)

· Examples to a Broken People (4:6-16)

V. Application

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God’s Providence in Ephesus

Acts 19:23-41

I. Setting the Stage

· Starting the 3rd Missionary Journey – in Ephesus

o 12 Disciples

o The School of Tyrannus

o Demonic Opposition & Blessing

o 3 Productive Years

o Teaching and Working

· The Offering (v. 21-22) (Romans 15:25-27; 1 Cor. 16:1-4; 2 Cor. 8 & 9)

· Blessing and Opposition (1 Corinthians 16: 8-9)

· Background on Artemis / Diana

o In the Roman Empire

o In Ephesus

o Nature / Fertility gods

o Israel

II. The Providence of God in Ephesus

A. The Cause of the Riot (v.23-27)

· Demetrius

· Christians

B. Characteristics of the Riot (v. 28-34)

· Anger

· Confusion

· Close-minded

C. Calming of the Riot (v. 35-41)

· The Town Clerk

· Paul

D. Reflections on the Riot

· A note on Paul’s Reflections on the Riot (2 Corinthians 1:8-11)

· A note on the Providence of God

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Discipleship Personified

Acts 19:1-20

I. Background

· Away from Corinth (18:18)

· Ephesus (18:19-21)

o Commercial

o Cultural

o Religious

o New Testament Significance

· Back home (18:22)

· Meanwhile back at Ephesus (18:24-28)

o Apollos

o Priscilla & Aquilla

II. Discipleship Personified (The Start of the 3rd Missionary Journey)

A. His old church plants. (19:1)

B. Paul’s 12 Disciples (19:2-7)

· Paul’s Questions:

· A Note on Baptism

· A Note on Speaking in Tongues and Prophesying

C. To the Jew First

D. The School of Tyrannus

· Teaching

· Preaching

E. Confirmation (19:11-12)

F. Demonic Opposition (19:13-16)

G. Blessing (19:17-20)

III. Application

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Thessalonians (Part6): Living while Waiting

2 Thessalonians 2:13 – 3:18

I. Review of 1 & 2 Thessalonians

· Leadership Lessons from Paul (1 Thess. 1 & 2)

· Stress & Priority Lessons from Paul (1 Thess.3 & 4)

· Regarding the Rapture (1 Thess. 4: 16-18)

· Regarding the “Day of the Lord” (1 Thess. 5:1-11)

o Regarding the Tribulation (1 Thess. 5)

Ø The Church Will Escape the “Tribulation of God.” (2 Thess. 1:6-12)

o The Signs of the Lawless One (2 Thess. 2)

Ø Removal of the Restrainer (v. 6a)

Ø Revelation of the Antichrist (v. 3b-12)

o Return of the Lord (v. 8)

· Living while Waiting

II. Perspectives While Waiting

· Perspective #1: God Loves You (v.13a)

John 3:16; Romans 5:8

· Perspective #2: God Chose You (v.13b)

John 15:6

1 Thessalonians 1:4

Ephesians 1:4

John 6:44

· Perspective #3: God Saved You (v.13c)

1 Thessalonians 5:23

· Perspective #4: God Called You to Serve & Sacrifice (v. 14)

Romans 8:28-30

III. Practices While Waiting (2 Thessalonians 2)

· Action #1: Stand Firm (v.15a)

Ephesians 6: 11 & 13

· Action #2: Hold Tight (to His Word) (v.15b)

1 Corinthians 11:2

· Action #3: Be Encouraged &Strengthened (v.16-17)

1 Peter 5:7-10

IV. Promises (to remember) While Waiting (2 Thessalonians 3)

· Promise #1: God is Faithful in Prospering His Word (v.1-2)

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2 Thessalonians 2 (Part 5)

Paul’s Eschatology: The Coming of the Lawless One

2 Thessalonians 3:1-12

I. Review of Pauline Prophecy & Eschatology

 Regarding the Ignorance of the Church at Thessalonica

 Regarding the Rapture (1 Thess. 4: 16-18)

 Regarding the “Day of the Lord” (1 Thess. 5:1-11)

o Old Testament Prophecy:

o New Testament Prophecy

 The Bema Seat Judgement (1 Corinthians 3: 12-15; 2 Corinthians 5:12)

 Regarding the Tribulation (1 Thess. 5)

o The Secrecy (of the Time) (5:1-2a)

o The Suddenness (of His Return) (5:2b-3)

o The Safety (for the Believer) (5:4-7)

o The Seriousness (for All) (5:7-11)

o The Church Will Escape the “Tribulation of God.” (2 Thess. 1:6-12)

 The Reason for the Tribulation (v.6)

 The Time of the Tribulation (v.7)

 The Recipients of the Tribulation (v.8)

 The Nature of the Tribulation (v. 9)

 The Results of the Tribulation (v. 9)

II. The Signs of the Lawless One (2 Thessalonians 2)

A. Sign #1: Rapture of the Church (v. 1-2)

 The 2 Returns of Jesus Christ

 False Teachers

B. Sign #2: Rejection of Truth (v.3a)

 “…the falling away…”

 apostasy

C. Sign #3: Removal of the Restrainer (v. 6a)

 The Restrainer

Genesis 6:3

Job 1

John 14:16-17

Acts 2:1-5

1 John 2:24-27

 The Significance of the Rapture

D. Sign #4: Revelation of the Antichrist (v. 3b-12)

 His name: (v.3b)

 His character (v.3b)

 His Nature

o Charismatic leader (v.4a)

Daniel 7:8

Daniel 7:25

Revelation 13:5

o Cultic Leader (v.4b)

Revelation 6:1-2

Daniel 9:26-27

o Clever Leader (v.10a)

Daniel 11:21

o Cruel Leader (v.10b)

Daniel 7:25

Revelation 13

o Counterfeit Leader (v.11-12)

E. Sign #5: Return of the Lord (v. 8)

Matthew 24: 42 & 44

Acts 1:10-11

F. Sign #6: Retribution on Evil (v.12)

Matthew 13:41

2 Peter 2:9

Revelation 19

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1 Thessalonians (Part 4)

Paul’s Eschatology: The Great Tribulation

1 Thessalonians 5 & 2 Thessalonians 1

I. Review of Pauline Prophecy & Eschatology

 Regarding our death and afterlife (v. 4:13-15)

 Regarding the Rapture (4: 16-18)

The Return (of Christ) (v. 16)
The Resurrection (of the bodies of deceased Believers) (v.16b)
The Rapture (of living Believers) (v.17a)
The Reunion (v.17b)

II. Regarding the “Day of the Lord” (5:1-11)

A. Background:

 In Contrast to the “Day of Christ.” (i.e. the Rapture)

1 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 1:14; Philippians 1:6 & 10

 The Rapture brings an end to the Age of _________.

 The Rapture: The Church has not __________ ____.

 Old Testament Prophecy: “The Day of the Lord”

 The Tribulation: The Church does not have to _________ ___.

 New Testament Prophecy

o The Believer’s Big Question:

o The Bema Seat Judgement (1 Corinthians 3: 12-15; 2 Corinthians 5:12)

 The Believer’s Judgment: The Church will ________ ___.

B. Secrecy (of the Time) (v. 1-2a)

 “times and seasons”

 “Day of the Lord”

 “like a thief in the night.”

C. Suddenness (of His Return) (v. 2b-3)

False Security
Fear of Destruction
Final Judgment

D. Safety (for the Believer) (v. 4-7)

E. Seriousness (for All) (v. 7-11)

III. The Tribulation of God – part two (2 Thessalonians 1)

A. The Church Could Endure the “Tribulation of Man.” (v. 1:1-5)

B. The Church Would Escape the “Tribulation of God.” (v. 1:6-12)

The Reason for the Tribulation (v.6)
The Time of the Tribulation (v.7)
The Recipients of the Tribulation (v.8)
The Nature of the Tribulation (v. 9)
The Results of the Tribulation (v. 9)

IV. Application

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1 Thessalonians (Part 3)

Paul’s Eschatology: Looking to the Future

1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:11

I. Introduction to Pauline Prophecy & Eschatology

 The Expectation of The Day of the Lord

 The Expectation of John 14

 The Misunderstandings of his day

II. Regarding our death and afterlife (v. 13-15)

A. Believer’s Ignorance

B. Believer’s Death: “those who have fallen asleep”

koimao: First Century idiom: John 11:11; Acts 7:60; Acts 13:36; 1 Cor. 15:6; 1

Cor. 15:20

Not “soul sleep”: koimao means “to recline”. Opposite word is “to stand up.”

C. Believer’s Hope: no despair

D. Believer’s Promise (v. 15)

III. Regarding the Rapture (4: 16-18)

A. Different Views

 Pre-tribulation

 Mid-tribulation

 Post-tribulation

B. Chronology

The Return (of Christ) (v. 16)

 A note on the Returns of Christ

 A reminder from Acts 1:

 One sound in 3 manifestations

The Resurrection (of the bodies of deceased Believers) (v.16b)

 “the dead through (or “in”) Christ”:

o Relationally

o Positionally

The Rapture (of living Believers) (v.17a)

a. “caught up”: raptura

1.To carry off by force:

To eagerly claim for oneself:
To snatch away quickly:
To rescue from danger or destruction:

 Tribulation Perspectives

 Historical Biblical perspectives:

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3: A Lesson for the Angels?

#4: Global Conditions

he Complete (But Unsatisfying) Answer: (Galatians 4:4-5)

What We can Learn through God’s “Delays”

A Demonstrated Will for Waiting (Genesis 15:16)

That We May Better Understand God (Romans 9:22-23 & 2 Peter 3:7-9)

ecause He Loves You That Much! (Ephesians 2:4-7)

III. Conclusions

Understanding the Bible’s Primary Theme

The Old Testament: A Deliberately Incomplete Book

Our Unchanging God

All Scripture is God-Breathed

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The Scarlet Thread

Christ in Creation (Genesis 1)

I. Introduction

· The New Testament Perspective on Christ in Genesis 1-2

o Colossians 1:15-18

o Hebrews 1: 2, 10-12

o John 1:1-3

o Revelation 4:11

· Our Scope

II. Christ in Creation

· Evidence of the Trinity in the first two sentences of the Bible

o 1:1: “In the beginning God created…”

o 1:2 “And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.”

o The untranslatable “et” – the aleph & tav

Isaiah 48:12-13 (See, also, Revelation 1:8)

The Hebrew letter picture

· 1:26 “Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness…”

See also:

Genesis 3:22;

Genesis 11:7

Isaiah 6:8

o In God’s “image”:

Christ in the image of God (Colossians 1:15)

Us in the image of Christ (Colossians 3:8-10; Romans 8:28-30; 1 Cor. 15:49)

· 1:3 “Let there be light

What it wasn’t (1:14-19)

What it was

John 8:12

Acts 26:13

Isaiah 45:7

Psalm 104:2

1 Timothy 6:15-16

1 John 1:5

Scientific Observation

· The Subject Noun Change in Chapter 2: “Yahweh Elohim”

III. Conclusion

· Christ’s Continuing Creation in the New Testament

o His Power

o His Method

· Hebrews 11:3

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The Scarlet Thread

Christ Before Time

I. Intro

 Our Study

 Two Views of Matter, Space and Time

 The Biblical Perspective: Psalm 90:2

II. Before the Creation of Matter, Space and Time

 The Love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

o Eternal Love (John 17: 24)

o Eternal Service to the Father

 John 1: 1-3

 Phil 2: 5-8

 John 15: 26

 The Divine Glory Shared

o Understanding God’s Glory

o Glimpses of God’s Glory

 John 17: 5

 Hebrews 8: 5

 The Eternal Purpose of God

 2 Timothy 1: 8-9

 Ephesians 1: 4-10

 Ephesians 3: 8-11

 God: Existing Both In and Outside of Time

o The Truth

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 Revelation1: 4 & 8

 John 8: 24 & 28

o The Implication

 The Eternal Cross

 Colossians 1: 19-20

 Revelation 13: 8

 Romans 16: 25-27

 The Preexistent Logos

o The Greek Concept

o The Biblical Reality (John 1)

III. Conclusions

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I. Why Study Christology

A. The Modern View of the Old Testament “Problem”

B. The View of Old Testament in Church History

C. Jesus View of the Old Testament

· Luke 4:18-21

· John 5:39

· Luke 24:25-27

· Luke 24: 44-45

D. The Scarlet Thread?

II. The HUGE, HUGE, HUGE Question: Why Didn’t Jesus’ Incarnation Occur Thousands of Years Earlier?

· The False Premise of the Question:

· The Key to Interpreting Scripture

· Incomplete Answers:

o #1: God’s View of Time?

o #2: A Lesson for Us?

o #3: A Lesson for the Angels?

o #4: Global Conditions

· The Complete (But Unsatisfying) Answer: (Galatians 4:4-5)

· What We can Learn through God’s “Delays”

o A Demonstrated Will for Waiting (Genesis 15:16)

o That We May Better Understand God (Romans 9:22-23 & 2 Peter 3:7-9)

o Because He Loves You That Much! (Ephesians 2:4-7)

III. Conclusions

· Understanding the Bible’s Primary Theme

· The Old Testament: A Deliberately Incomplete Book

· Our Unchanging God

· All Scripture is God-Breathed

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Great Discipleship

Matthew 28:16-20

I. Intro: What is the Primary Purpose of the Church and its Members?

II. What is Great Discipleship?

A. Availability (v.16)

Being a Disciple First

Obedient Yielding

Beware of the Myth:

B. Premised on Worship (v.17)

A Note on Worship

Beware of the Myth:

A Note on Doubt

C. Based on Great Authority (v. 18)

Beware of the Myth:

D. Encompassing a Great Mission (19-20b)

A Note on “Going…”

A Note on “Baptizing…”:

A Note on the Trinity:

A Note on “Teaching…”:

Beware of the Myth:

E. Without Walls (i.e. Great in Scope) (19a)

Beware of the Myth:

F. Never Forgetting His Great Promise (20b)

III. The Implications of Great Discipleship

A. The Past?

B. Our Present?

C. Your Future?

IV. Application: The Promise of His Presence

Strength

teadiness

Solace

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The Last Words of Jesus

Matthew 27: 33-54

I. The Context of the Cross

Profound Silence

Profound Agony

II. Seven Words of Life from the Tree of Death

A Word of Prayer & Pardon (Luke 23:34)

Jesus’ Prayer:

A Note on the Greek perfect verb tense

“Father”

“Forgive Them”

Ignorance

Lessons from the Cross

The Heart of Christ

The Supernatural Power of Forgiveness

The Hazards of Unforgiveness

A Word of Assurance (Luke 23:43)

Two Thieves & Two Prayers:

A Picture of Worldly Arrogance

A Picture of Repentance & Faith

The Thief’s Surprising Actions:

The Thief’s Remarkable Faith:

“Lord” “Remember Me”

“When you come into Your Kingdom”

The Thief’s Amazing Future:

“I solemnly assure you”

“Today, You”

‘Will be with Me in Paradise”

A Final Note on Theology

A Word of Compassion (John 19: 26-27)

The Trigger?

Jesus’ Words:

“Dear Woman, Here is Your Son”

“Here is your Mother”

Theological Significance

His Holiness

His Position

His Compassion

Epilogue at Ephesus

A Word of Wonder (Matthew 27:45-46; Mark 15:33-34)

The Wonder of the Darkness

The Wonder of the Question

“My God, My God”

“Why?”

"Have You Forsaken Me?”

The Wonder of the Silence (Psalm 22)

The Wonder of the Abandonment

2 Corinthians 5: 21

Galatians 3: 13

Theological Reflections:

My God

Forsaken

A Word of Passion & Prophecy (John 19: 28; Matthew 27:48; Mark 15:36)

Jesus’ Genuine Humanity

Jesus Understanding of Scripture (Psalm 22:14-15 & Psalm 69:21)

A Picture of Hell (Luke 16: 24; see also John 7:37-38)

A Final Note on the Hyssop

A Word of Victory (John 19: 30; Matthew 27:50; Mark 15:37)

 His Suffering was Finished

Jesus’ Cry of Triumph: “Tetelestai”

The Sacrificial System was Finished

Hebrews: “Once for All”

Satan was Finished

A Word of Submission (Luke 23: 45-46)

The Timing

Jesus’ Decision:

“Father”

“Into Your Hands”

His Total Control

III. Conclusions

His Focus

His Bible

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The Miracles of Calvary (Part I)

Matthew 27: 45; 50 - 54

I. The Miracle of Darkness (v. 45) (Mark 15:33; Luke 23:44)

A. What it was:

Solemn Silence

The Removal of the Light

B. What it was Not:

Eclipse?
Volcano or Storm?

C. Reliability of the Record.

OT Prophecy (Amos 8:9)
The Historical Record

D. Lessons from the Darkness

God’s Confirmation of Jesus’ Role
God’s Recognition of Jesus’ Suffering
God’s Opinion of Sin

II. The Miracle of the Veil (v. 51) (Mark 15:38)

A. The Significance of the Veil

It’s Role
It’s Message
It’s Thickness

B. The Tearing of the Veil

The Direction of the Tearing
The Timing of the Tearing

C. The Reliability of the Record

The Silence of Christ’s Enemies

The Faithful Priests (Acts 6:7)

D. Lessons from the Veil

The New Atonement for Sin (Heb. 9: 25-28)
The New Approach to God (Heb. 10: 19–23)

III. The Miracles of the Earthquake & the Opened Graves (v.51)

A. The Extent of the Earthquake

B. The Reliability of the Record

C. The Significance of the Earthquake

The Response of the Earth (Romans 8:19-22)
The Answer to Mt. Sinai

D. The Significance the Open Graves

The Exhibition
The Symbolism

IV. The Miracle of the Resurrection of “Many Saints” (v. 52-53)

A. The Nature of their “Appearing”

B. The Significance of Their Resurrections

C. The Reliability of the Record

Early Believers?

“The First Fruits?” (1 Corinthians 15:21-27)

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Fools & Wise Men

Matthew 2: 1-12

The Arrival of the Magi (v. 1-2)

Bethlehem of Judea

Herod the King

Magi from the East

The Agitation of Herod (v. 3-8)

The Chief Priests

The Scribes

The Adoration by the Magi (v. 9-12)

Gold

Incense

Myrrh

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The Virgin Birth

Matthew 1: 18-25

Historical Observations
Rationalism & Naturalism
Attacks on the Virgin Birth

Jesus Birth
The Virgin Birth Confronted (v.18-20)

The Word of God seen:

In PrintIn the Flesh

The Virgin Birth Clarified (v.21)
The Virgin Birth Connected (v.22-23)

Isaiah 7:14

‘almâ
parthenos
The Virgin Birth Consummated (v.24-25)
The Rest of the (Christmas) Story
The Year 0?
The Timing?
The Time of Year?
The First Recipients of the Good News?

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A Jewish Look at Jesus Matthew 1: 1-17

Jewish Perspective on the Messiah

Ancient

First Century

Today

Highlights from the Genealogy of Jesus

Abraham (Genesis 12: 1-3 & Genesis 22:18)

Judah (Genesis 49: 8-10)

Tamar

Rahab

Boaz

Ruth

David (2 Samuel 7:11-15 & Isaiah 11: 1-3)

Bathsheba

Joseph

Textual Questions

Completeness & the “Question of 14”:

What About Luke’s Genealogy?

Jeremiah 22: 24-30

Life Lessons

God Always Keeps His _______.

Godliness isn’t _____________.

Mercy & Compassion are Jesus’ ______.

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Can you say her name without smiling? Each Christian is here to exhibit God’s qualities; Marge’s were, among many others, beauty

and grace. Even her last moment here was wrapped with a graceful breath—in a way that only a true lady could have left this earth. At

times like this, we think of the things people who have passed to heaven have left with us. Marge left an invaluable, unique legacy that

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Marge’s books, mostly written for young ladies, are no longer in print, but some are available used from Amazon. Beth Moore mentions

Marge Caldwell in a video Bible study (The Patriarchs) . Beth Moore calls Marge Caldwell her “mentor.” Others have called her an

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Marge started counseling at the center when she was 70 years old. Prior to the center’s opening, Brother John Bisagno would

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John said he wanted Marge to be a part of it. Marge even went to audit classes at the university level to further her education in

preparation for the new center, which began in 1983 with Dr. Charles Poor and Marge Caldwell. Additionally, in 2004, Marge and

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2: BECAUSE JESUS IS GOD, HIS DEATH ON THE CROSS WAS THE

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1 We all live in a fallen world

2 Other's sin hurts us

3: The law of the harvest

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2: A Lesson for Us?

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