 God’s Word has the power to save: Rom. 1:16; Jas. 1:21  His Word has the power to keep us from sin: Matt. 4:1-11; Psa. 119:11  It can build us up.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

The Gospel that was Preached 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 The Word of God.

Advertisements

Salvation Misconceptions. The Salvation of Man The salvation of man is the central theme of the Bible and covers the entire Bible Yet, it is one of the.

Growing to Maturity 1.  Desired by every conscientious Christian, Matt. 5:48; Phil. 3:12; Eph. 4:13  Unscriptural definitions:  Open-mindedness (tolerance),

Matthew 19:26. -God’s grace, Eph. 2:1, 4-9; Acts 15:11; 2 Tim. 1:9 -Redemption in Christ, Rom. 3:24; Eph. 1:6-7 -Our faith, Rom. 4:13-16; Acts 15:9; Eph.

God’s word is Scripture – communication with man 2 Tim. 3:16-17 inspiration, profitable, equips us, complete 2 Pet. 1:19-21 not human will, moved by God.

Everywhere the Gospel Goes

There are at least three major religions in the world today: Jewish, Moslem and Christian The group generally know as Christians would be in the majority.

New Birth Heard The Gospel – Mk. 16:15; Rom. 10:17 Believed the Gospel – Jn. 8:24 Confessed Faith In Christ – Rom. 10:9-10 Repented – Acts 17:30 Immersed.

 Many scriptural phrases describe Christ:  The reigning Christ: 1 Tim. 6:15  The suffering Christ: Acts 17:3; Heb. 2:10  The risen Christ: Acts.

BLESSED ASSURANCE. I. BLESSED ASSURANCE ACCORDING TO SOME Impossibility of apostasy, Jas. 1:12; Rev. 2:10 “Second work of grace,” 1 Jno. 1:8,10 “All good.

 Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. (Mt. 6:33)  The world is passing away and the lust of it. (1 Jn. 2:15-17)  The world will someday.

 We live in the “postmodern” world; every man defines his own truth (nothing new!): Judg. 21:25  God’s Word teaches the exact opposite! Jer. 10:23;

Most people believe they will go to heaven when they die

Our Need for Authority Introduction

That’s Just Your Interpretation!

Introduction God expects His people to make a difference in the world: Matt. 5:13, 14-16; Phil. 2:15 There are so many worthy saints in the Bible who.

Introduction Conformity is the name of the game in today’s society (‘PC’). Most don’t know it, but when it comes to religion, conformity can cost you.

Searching For The Impossible

HELPING GOD’S WORK John 9:3-4

Living a Purposeful Life

The word "Gospel" means "Good news" or "Glad Tiding"

INTRODUCTION The basis for our study is 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9:

To download a copy of today’s lesson go to TheGoodTeacher

The gospel which was preached... (Gal. 1:11-12)

The gospel which was preached... (Gal. 1:11-12)

The City’s Watchman.

“They Have Not Rejected You, but They Have Rejected Me”

To download a copy of today’s lesson go to TheGoodTeacher

HOW WELL DO YOU LISTEN? Mark 4:23-25

The Christian’s Use of the Old Testament

Why Lost In And Out Of Church?

What Next? New Birth Heard The Gospel – Mk. 16:15; Rom. 10:17

Why did Jesus die? Threatened to destroy the Temple? … Claimed to be the Son of God? (Matt. 26:60-65)

Bible reading Eph. 1:9-11 It Is True God Had A Specific Purpose For … Jeremiah - Jeremiah 1:5 Paul - Acts 9:15; Gal 1:15,16 Jesus - Mat 1:21;

Peace Building Character.

There is a God (Gen. 1:1; Psa. 19:1; 14:1)

GOD INSPIRED SCRIPTURES

"grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord"

Respect for God.

Just a Slogan?.

Acts 8:26-40 Conversion of Ethiopian Eunuch: Philip Preached Jesus.

My Purpose Is to… Glorify God

DOES IT REALLY MATTER ?.

God's Roadblocks To Hell

Will Good and Religious People Be Saved?

Introduction Paul’s first missionary journey:

Who Is On The Lord’s Side?

Introduction Christianity is a “taught” religion: Jn. 6:44-45; Heb. 8:10; Mk. 16:15; Matt. 28:19-20; 1 Cor. 1:21 In order to be saved one must be very.

The Grace of God.

Gratitude Psalm 100. Gratitude Psalm 100 Grateful For Physical/Material Blessings Jesus gave thanks (Mk. 8:6-7; Jn. 6:11, 23) We should be thankful.

But It Is a Good Work! Eph 2:1-10.

THE CHRISTIAN'S OBLIGATION

The Living and True God (1 Thess 1:9)

The Bible: A Book You Can Trust

The Necessity of the Church

THE CHRISTIAN'S OBLIGATION

What Is Your Standard For Being Right?

Five Faithless Phrases

Introduction Paul enumerates 24 aspects of

“I Am the Way, the Truth & the Life”

The Christian Graces Add To Your Faith - Godliness.

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail

The Christian Graces Add To Your Faith - Love

The Christian Graces Add To Your Faith - Perseverance.

Jesus The Way John 14:1-6. Jesus The Way John 14:1-6.

Introduction General theme: “growing in grace and knowledge of the Lord” : 2 Pet. 3:18 It is critical to establish a foundation & not remain “babes”

To download a copy of today’s lesson go to TheGoodTeacher

Most people believe they will go to heaven when they die

A Life Worth Living Phil 4:6-9.

Presentation transcript:

 God’s Word has the power to save: Rom. 1:16; Jas. 1:21  His Word has the power to keep us from sin: Matt. 4:1-11; Psa. 119:11  It can build us up spiritually: Acts 20:32; 1 Pet. 2:2  It is powerful! Heb. 4:12  It can save everyone! Mk. 16:15-16; 1 Tim. 2:4  But men can make the Word void (ineffectual). 2

 Jesus described this behavior: Matt. 7:21-23  Our society makes God’s Word void in a variety of ways; by ignoring God’s Word concerning…  Marriage & divorce: Matt. 19:1-12; Mk. 10:11-12; Lk. 16:18  Homosexuality: Rom. 1:26-27; 1 Cor. 6:9-11  Lasciviousness & immodest dress: Gal. 5:19; 1 Tim. 2:9-10  Pornography: Matt. 5:27-28  Crime: Isa. 1:4  Lawless conduct: Matt. 7: Making God’s Word Void

 To be expected from atheists and agnostics.  But many who claim to be religious teachers also deny the verbal inspiration of the Scriptures (e.g., Disciples of Christ): Isa. 7:14; Acts 2:30-31; Rom. 1:4  Paul describes them: 2 Tim. 3:5  God’s Word is verbally inspired: 1 Cor. 2:9-13; 2 Pet. 1:21; 2 Tim. 3:16-17  Denying verbal inspiration of God’s Word fits right in with “postmodern” mindset. 5 Making God’s Word Void

 Jesus taught division would be the cause of much infidelity: Jn. 17:21  Many things about denominationalism are repulsive:  Division: Rom. 16:17-18  Men claiming power & position: 1 Cor. 4:6  Conflicting doctrines: 1 Cor. 1:10; 2 Jn  Different names: Matt. 16:18; Acts 20:28; Rom. 16:16  Emphasis on carnal: Jn. 18:36; Rom. 14:17 6 Making God’s Word Void

 Not everyone reacts the same to the gospel: 2 Cor. 2:16  The gospel “cuts” people’s hearts positively or negatively: Acts 2:37; 7:54-60; 13:45-46; 24:25  God rejected the Jewish nation due to their hardened hearts: Matt. 23:37-38; 13:14-15  Many do the very same thing today: Lk. 8: Making God’s Word Void

 Many give hypocrisy as an excuse to not obey God: Rom. 1:18  Men hinder the truth by their “unrighteousness”: Rom. 1:18  Jesus cursed those who caused others to stumble: Matt. 18:6  Paul told Timothy to set a good example: 1 Tim. 4:12  Our moral failures cause us not to bear fruit and hinders others from doing the same. 8 Making God’s Word Void

 God spoke and gave us a standard to live by: Jn. 12:48; Rom. 1:16; Jas. 1:21  Indifference is the hallmark of American society.  Americans are more interested in TV, recreation, sports, gambling, entertainment, etc.  The Word is made void by Christians who are indifferent to what God says about attendance, giving, modesty, adultery, teaching others, etc.: Heb. 10:25; 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 1 Tim. 2:9-10; Gal. 5:19; Matt. 28:19 9 Making God’s Word Void

 Is God’s Word effective or void in your life?  For the vast majority God’s Word is void: Matt. 7:13-14; 2 Cor. 5:10; Psa. 119:158  Don’t make His Word void in your life?! 10