When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril. n The Hebrew writer knew the limitations of teaching such a people! (Heb 5:12-6:3)

When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril. n Hebrews 5:12-3 (NKJV) - For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. 13For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe.

When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril. n 14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. 1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,

When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril. n 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this we will do if God permits.

When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril. n Have we become lazy and self-centered in our spiritual life?

When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril. n Have we become lazy and self-centered in our spiritual life? n We often preach on the first two elementary principles, repentance and faith.

When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril. n What stagnation would occur if this were neglected! (2 Pt 1:9)

When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril. n 2 Peter 1:9 (NKJV) - For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.

When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril. n Faith must be maintained!

When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril. n Faith must be maintained! n This series will look upon the last four principles. Are they “elementary” to you?

When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril. n What happens when people are confused about these subjects?

When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril. n What happens when people are confused about these subjects? n Is the religious world confused about baptism? Does it matter?

When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril. n What happens when people are confused about these subjects? n Is the religious world confused about baptism? Does it matter? n How many of you know about the “laying on of hands?”

How many baptisms should we know about? n There are several baptisms mentioned in the New Testament.

How many baptisms should we know about? n The baptism of John. (Mk 1:4; Lk 7:29-30)

How many baptisms should we know about? n Mark 1:4 (NKJV) - John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.

How many baptisms should we know about? n Luke 7:29-30 (NKJV) - And when all the people heard Him, even the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John. 30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.

How many baptisms should we know about? n Holy Spirit baptism. (Lk 3:16-17)

How many baptisms should we know about? n Luke 3:16-17 (NKJV) - John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clean out His threshing floor, and gather the wheat into His barn; but the chaff He will burn with unquenchable fire.”

How many baptisms should we know about? n The baptism of fire (Lk 3:16-17)

How many baptisms should we know about? n The baptism of sufferings (Mk 10:38-39; Lk 12:50)

How many baptisms should we know about? n Mark 10:38-39 (NKJV) - But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” 39 They said to Him, “We are able.” So Jesus said to them, “You will indeed drink the cup that I drink, and with the baptism I am baptized with you will be baptized;

How many baptisms should we know about? n Luke 12:50 (NKJV) - But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished!

How many baptisms should we know about? n Baptism into Moses (1 Cor 10:1-2)

How many baptisms should we know about? n 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 (NKJV) - Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, 2 all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea,

How many baptisms should we know about? n The baptism of Christ. (Acts 19:1-5)

How many baptisms should we know about? n Acts 19:1-5 (NKJV) - And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.”

How many baptisms should we know about? n 3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” 4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

How many baptisms should we know about? n Some of these baptisms are figurative.

How many baptisms should we know about? n baptizo} – verb ¤ AV - baptize (76), wash 2, baptist 1, baptized + 2258 1; 80¤ 1) to dip repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge (of vessels sunk) 2) to cleanse by dipping or submerging, to wash, to make clean with water, to wash one's self, bathe 3) to overwhelm.

How many baptisms should we know about? n The baptism of fire refers to the judgment day where one is baptized (overwhelmed) by fire just as the chaff is in this life.

How many baptisms should we know about? n The baptism of suffering is like the baptism of fire. Jesus received an overwhelming outpouring of suffering for our sins.

How many baptisms should we know about? n The baptism into Moses is an Old Testament type of the Christian’s baptism. They went through the Red Sea but were not physically brought into contact with water.

How many baptisms should we know about? n The baptism into Moses is an Old Testament type of the Christian’s baptism. They went through the Red Sea but were not physically brought into contact with water. n The emphasis of the New Testament is found in the remaining three baptisms.

How many baptisms should we know about? n Of these three only one remained for Christians by the time Paul wrote the book of Ephesians. (Eph 4:4-6)

How many baptisms should we know about? n Ephesians 4:4-6 (NKJV) - There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

How many baptisms should we know about? n Which baptism have you received?

The purpose and end of each baptism n The baptism of John ended when Jesus died on the cross. (Acts 19:1-5) n Acts 19:1 through Acts 19:5 (NKJV) 1And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.” n 3And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” n So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” n 4Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” n 5When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. n B. Holy Spirit baptism ended when this great sign had accomplished its purpose. n 1. Please do not confuse this sign with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that every n Christian receives. (Acts 2:38; Rom 8:9) n Acts 2:38 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. n Romans 8:9 (NKJV) 9But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. n 2. There are only two examples of the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the entire Bible. 3. There are no commands to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. n C. The baptism of Christ. n 1. This baptism was commanded for every Christian. (Mk 16:15-16; Acts 2:38- 39) n Mark 16:15 through Mark 16:16 (NKJV) 15And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. n Acts 2:38 through Acts 2:39 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.” n 2. Jesus would be with those who preached and practiced this till the “end of the n world.” (Mt 28:19-20) n Matthew 28:19 through Matthew 28:20 (NKJV) 19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. n 3. This then is the one baptism of Eph 4!

The purpose and end of each baptism n Acts 19:1-5 (NKJV) - And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.” n 3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” n 4Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” n 5When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. n B. Holy Spirit baptism ended when this great sign had accomplished its purpose. n 1. Please do not confuse this sign with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that every n Christian receives. (Acts 2:38; Rom 8:9) n Acts 2:38 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. n Romans 8:9 (NKJV) 9But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. n 2. There are only two examples of the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the entire Bible. 3. There are no commands to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. n C. The baptism of Christ. n 1. This baptism was commanded for every Christian. (Mk 16:15-16; Acts 2:38- 39) n Mark 16:15 through Mark 16:16 (NKJV) 15And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. n Acts 2:38 through Acts 2:39 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.” n 2. Jesus would be with those who preached and practiced this till the “end of the n world.” (Mt 28:19-20) n Matthew 28:19 through Matthew 28:20 (NKJV) 19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. n 3. This then is the one baptism of Eph 4!

The purpose and end of each baptism n 3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” 4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. n Holy Spirit baptism ended when this great sign had accomplished its purpose. n 1. Please do not confuse this sign with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that every n Christian receives. (Acts 2:38; Rom 8:9) n Acts 2:38 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. n Romans 8:9 (NKJV) 9But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. n 2. There are only two examples of the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the entire Bible. 3. There are no commands to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. n C. The baptism of Christ. n 1. This baptism was commanded for every Christian. (Mk 16:15-16; Acts 2:38- 39) n Mark 16:15 through Mark 16:16 (NKJV) 15And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. n Acts 2:38 through Acts 2:39 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.” n 2. Jesus would be with those who preached and practiced this till the “end of the n world.” (Mt 28:19-20) n Matthew 28:19 through Matthew 28:20 (NKJV) 19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. n 3. This then is the one baptism of Eph 4!

In the Christian life there are plenty of opportunities to quit. n Even our example will be a threat to others. (John 16:1-4)

In the Christian life there are plenty of opportunities to quit. n (John 16:1-4 NKJV) “These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble. {2} “They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service. {3} “And these things they will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Me.

In the Christian life there are plenty of opportunities to quit. n {4} “But these things I have told you, that when the time comes, you may remember that I told you of them. And these things I did not say to you at the beginning, because I was with you.”

In the Christian life there are plenty of opportunities to quit. n There will be those in the church who give in to these pressures but at the same time stay within the church. (Phil 3:18-19)

In the Christian life there are plenty of opportunities to quit. n (Philippians 3:18-19 NKJV) “For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: {19} whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame; who set their mind on earthly things.”

In the Christian life there are plenty of opportunities to quit. n The most hurtful things will happen within the church. (2 Tim 4:14-15; Gal 2:4-5)

In the Christian life there are plenty of opportunities to quit. n (Galatians 2:4-5 NKJV) “And this occurred because of false brethren secretly brought in (who came in by stealth to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage), {5} to whom we did not yield submission even for an hour, that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.”

In the Christian life there are plenty of opportunities to quit. n (2 Timothy 4:14-15 NKJV) “Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm. May the Lord repay him according to his works. {15} You also must beware of him, for he has greatly resisted our words.”

In the Christian life there are plenty of opportunities to quit. n There is also the discouragement of seeing those who never grow or even fall away. (2 Cor 11:28)

In the Christian life there are plenty of opportunities to quit. n (2 Corinthians 11:28 NKJV) “besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches.”

In the Christian life there are plenty of opportunities to quit. n Still in all of these things there is a way to keep a strong heart.

In the Christian life there are plenty of opportunities to quit. n Still in all of these things there is a way to keep a strong heart. n Paul wanted the Corinthians not to be discouraged in the midst of these things. (2 Cor 1:3-5)

In the Christian life there are plenty of opportunities to quit. n (2 Corinthians 1:3-5 NKJV) “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, {4} who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. {5} For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ.”

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n (2 Corinthians 4:1-6 NKJV) “Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. {2} But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n {3} But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, {4} whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. {5} For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n {6} For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n Sometimes it seems that the truth is at a disadvantage!

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n Sometimes it seems that the truth is at a disadvantage! n The weapons of error seem to "get results".

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n Sometimes it seems that the truth is at a disadvantage! n The weapons of error seem to "get results". n A wise man will examine those "results" carefully.

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n If you use falsehood to teach, what will you produce in the life of the one taught? (1 Cor 3:12-13)

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n (1 Corinthians 3:12-13 NKJV) “Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, {13} each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is.”

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n How many "fads" have come and gone?

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n How many "fads" have come and gone? n The mercy of God will want to give to others what they have received!

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n How many "fads" have come and gone? n The mercy of God will want to give to others what they have received! n It is God's grace and God's word, not man's! (Acts 20:32)

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n (Acts 20:32 NKJV) “”So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.”

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n The work of God will often take time to work in the heart. (Lk 14:33)

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n (Luke 14:33 NKJV) “”So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.”

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n How does one handle the word deceitfully?

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n How does one handle the word deceitfully? n How do you reach a blind man? (V4)

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n Some think that we should appeal to them with the wisdom of the world. (Jn 15:18-21; 1 Cor 1:31-2:5)

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n (John 15:18-21 NKJV) “”If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. {19} “If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n {20} “Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also. {21} “But all these things they will do to you for My name’s sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me.”

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n (1 Corinthians 1:31 NKJV) “that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the LORD.””

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n (1 Corinthians 2:1-5 NKJV) “And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. {2} For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. {3} I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling.

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n {4} And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, {5} that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.”

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n Those who use the deceit of the world are not servants of Christ. (2 Cor 10:3-5)

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n (2 Corinthians 10:3-5 NKJV) “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. {4} For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, {5} casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,”

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n There are some who will not receive the gospel of Christ. (Jn 3:19-21)

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n (John 3:19-21 NKJV) “”And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. {20} “For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. {21} “But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.””

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n What does the world like? Great Men, Great Speakers, A Show of Wealth and Numbers.

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n What does the world like? Great Men, Great Speakers, A Show of Wealth and Numbers. n Our goal is to preach Christ and put men in the background. (V5-6)

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n What does the world like? Great Men, Great Speakers, A Show of Wealth and Numbers. n Our goal is to preach Christ and put men in the background. (V5-6) n The light in our hearts is the knowledge of God. (1 Cor 15:34; Col 1:10; Note 2 Cor 10:5)

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n (1 Corinthians 15:34 NKJV) “Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame.”

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n (Colossians 1:10 NKJV) “that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;”

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n It is this knowledge of God's character that is the foundation of our own character. (Rom 8:29; 2 Cor 3:18)

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n (Romans 8:29 NKJV) “For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.”

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n (2 Corinthians 3:18 NKJV) “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6) n What happens when our emphasis is off?

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n (2 Corinthians 4:7-12 NKJV) “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. {8} We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; {9} persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n {10} always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. {11} For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. {12} So then death is working in us, but life in you.”

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n Some may be concerned about the suffering of the apostles who are delivering God's message!

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n Some may be concerned about the suffering of the apostles who are delivering God's message! n Paul wanted the Corinthians to see as God sees. What is a man? "An earthen vessel"!

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n Some may be concerned about the suffering of the apostles who are delivering God's message! n Paul wanted the Corinthians to see as God sees. What is a man? "An earthen vessel"! n Our glory should come in being used in this life rather than seeking glory.

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n Some may be concerned about the suffering of the apostles who are delivering God's message! n Paul wanted the Corinthians to see as God sees. What is a man? "An earthen vessel"! n Our glory should come in being used in this life rather than seeking glory. n Our glory will come in the next life. (2 Tim 2:20-21)

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n (2 Timothy 2:20-21 NKJV) “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. {21} Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.”

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n When we seek to glorify a man or a church building, what does this do? (Ex. What kind of frame do you use for a priceless picture?)

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n When we seek to glorify a man or a church building, what does this do? (Ex. What kind of frame do you use for a priceless picture?) n The Christian life is a series of paradoxes!

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n When we seek to glorify a man or a church building, what does this do? (Ex. What kind of frame do you use for a priceless picture?) n The Christian life is a series of paradoxes! n To the world we seem one way, but to the man of faith we are another. The world will never understand this. (1 Cor 2:13-14)

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n (1 Corinthians 2:13-14 NKJV) “These things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. {14} But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n Consider each of the trails the Christian will endure: "Hard pressed on every side", "perplexed", "persecuted", "struck down". What does God do? He will allow us: not to be "crushed", "not in despair", "not forsaken", "not destroyed".

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n Consider each of the trails the Christian will endure: "Hard pressed on every side", "perplexed", "persecuted", "struck down". What does God do? He will allow us: not to be "crushed", "not in despair", "not forsaken", "not destroyed". n Why does God let this happen? So that God may be glorified! (10-12)

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n When we suffer there is the best time to show what Jesus means to us. (1 Pet 2:11-13)

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n (1 Peter 2:11-13 NKJV) “Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, {12} having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation. {13} Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme,”

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12) n Do you really want to glorify God?

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18) n (2 Corinthians 4:13-18 NKJV) “And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak, {14} knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with you.

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18) n {15} For all things are for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God. {16} Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. {17} For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18) n {18} while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18) n Why can we have confidence in eternal life?

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18) n Why can we have confidence in eternal life? n God demonstrated His power in the resurrection of Jesus. (Rom 1:3-4)

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18) n (Romans 1:3-4 NKJV) “concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, {4} and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.”

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18) n This powerful evidence can produce faith in any who will honestly hear.

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18) n This powerful evidence can produce faith in any who will honestly hear. n What happens when we really believe?

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18) n We see the unseen. (Heb 11:27)

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18) n (Hebrews 11:27 NKJV) “By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.”

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18) n We are thankful (v15)

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18) n We are thankful (v15) n How does the mind of faith work? (V16-18)

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18) n We are thankful (v15) n How does the mind of faith work? (V16-18) n What do you see?

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18) n In what are you “being renewed?”

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18) n In what are you “being renewed?” n God has made powerful provisions that we "do not lose heart"

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