How should we behave? – 1Cor.8,9 1.The basis of Christian behaviour – knowledge guided by love The goal is not knowledge but love Knowledge > faith > love.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
Because We Were Baptized The Scriptures Plainly Teach That: In Baptism the Penitent Believer Receives Remission of Sins. (Acts 2:38) In Baptism the Penitent.
Advertisements

How Should We Worship God?
Train Up A Child… In the Way That He Should Go Proverbs 22:6.
Series: The Upside Down Way of Jesus
Did Jesus Christ Die In Vain
2 Peter 1. 2 Peter 1 The word know or knowledge is used at least thirteen times in this short letter. The word does not mean a mere intellectual understanding.
Brussels October 31 st The Nature of the Church 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people (laos), a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging.
Wise people live as Cross-centred people – 1Cor.1:10-3:23 1.The problem - 1:10-17 a. Divisions in the church b. The divisions were symptoms that:- 1. They.
Paul the persecutor (Acts 9) Paul the penitent (Acts 9) Paul the persecuted preacher (Acts 9, 13-20) Paul the protector (Acts 21-26) Paul the persuader.
Loving as Jesus loves – love is essential 1 Cor.13:1-3
What Is the Church?. The Church Is: What is the Church? The Church Is: 1.What Jesus is committed to build. Matthew 16:18.
God of All Blessing Ephesians 1. In Christ34 Lord22 Love16 Grace11 Body11 Church9.
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. Romans 10:12 September 13, 2009.
A Look at Jn 15:1-8. Background It is the night before the crucifixion Jesus has just finished eating the Passover with the disciples and instituting.
“I am Not Ashamed... to be different!”
THE FEAST OF THE CROSS. Feast of the Cross Tut 17 Tut 17 –(September 27) –Feast of the appearance of the Cross to Empress Helena (4 th century) –Day of.
Saving The Sinner James 5:19-20.
This Is My Bible This Is The Word of God I Love The Word of God I Believe In The Word of God.
HINDERING THE WORK OF GOD Hindering the work of God means impeding it progress. It is placing a stumbling block in the way of those that are trying to.
Reactions to Truth Matthew 11: John: Messiahs Messenger Lessons about faith, conviction, sacrifice, truth and its persuasive power (Matt. 11:2-15)
To call to mind...to remind oneself of...to be mindful of" (Vine) Keep in mind, keep in memory, always thoughtful of 2.
Gospel of Life Chapter 2 I Came That They May Have Life The Christian Message of Life.
Everything Begins With The Love Of God He is the God of love – 2 Cor. 13:11 – Romans 5:8 Gods love is productive and transforming – Rom. 3:3-5 Gods.
Brother or Sister in Christ
Six steps of a relationship. Dating God SearchingIntroducingBefriendingCourtingBetrothingMarrying.
Philippians 3:7-9 the lawfaith in Christ 7 But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. 8 Yet indeed I also count all things.
The Many Factors In Man’s Salvation
Followers of Christ Dont Love Money Christians v. world 2 Tim. 3:2 sinful men love money Heb. 13:5 Christians dont love money 1 Cor. 16:22 Christians.
Christ is the Answer Not money (1 Tim. 6:9-10) Not money (1 Tim. 6:9-10) Not fame, power or position (1 Cor. 10:12; Gal. 6:3) Not fame, power or position.
Every day we make decisions that directly affect our faith and our relation with God, Josh. 24:15 Every day we make decisions that directly affect our.
One Cannot be Taught Wrong and Baptized Right
Luke 9:  News of Christ’s approaching death was not easily accepted by the apostles  Satan would try, but would not prevent, his redemptive work,
We Proclaim Him Discipling One Another. First, some vocabulary Disciple: A person who has committed to following and becoming like Jesus Christ. (Mark.
“We Know” (1 John) The Christian’s Assurance. 2 DO YOU KNOW YOU HAVE ETERNAL LIFE? 1Jo 2:28 And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears,
What Christ Is To Us Matthew 22: Jesus? Matthew 16:13-16  “Misguided Rabbi”  “Social revolutionary”  “Great moral teacher”  “Prophet”  “son.
Why do you marvel at this? So when Peter saw it, he responded to the people: “Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this?” (Acts 3:12)
Miracles In the New Testament. 2 What is a Miracle? “works of a supernatural origin and character, such as could not be produced by natural agents and.
“Thus far the Lord has helped us”
How the Spirit works through us.... The Spirit helps us when we are in difficult situations and need to share the truth of the Gospel. Mark 13:11 “Whenever.
Week 11 – “You Can’t Do It Alone”. Romans 7:18b-24a I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19 For what I do is not the good.
WHAT WE MUST BELIEVE TO BE SAVED. BELIEF IS NECESSARY FOR SALVATION Hebrews 11:1,6 necessary to please God Must believe that He is (but not enough James.
Embracing Your New Identity
A Study of Psalm 71. Delivers me (v. 2, 4) – Col. 1:13; 2 Pet. 2:7-9 Rescues me (v. 2) – 1 Cor. 10:13; 2 Tim. 2:26 Hears me (v. 2) – 1 John 5:14-15; 1.
Colossians 1: As Lord, Jesus Has Authority – An Extensive Reach Over All (1:15-18) As Lord, Jesus Has Authority – An Extensive Reach Over All (1:15-18)
By the Grace of God Titus 3:4-8. Grace and Works Grace is a gift, undeserved and unmerited Grace is a gift, undeserved and unmerited Grace and works greatly.
Is The Bible A Sufficient Guide In Religion ?. 2 Timothy 3: All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for.
Can One Be Saved Outside The Church?
Teach Me, O Lord “Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait.
What will you do at the crossroads? Sitting at a Crossroads.
Can One Be Saved Outside The Church?. Can One Be Saved Outside The Church?
I want to be a Christian, because.... I want to be strong!
Provision Ark Food Water Clothing Bedding Cooking Other Supplies.
1 Cor 12:13 “For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body— whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into.
The P______ and M_______ of the Holy Spirit. The Person and M________ of the Holy Spirit.
25 seconds left…...
1 Benefits Of Suffering. 2 Introduction  There are many reasons Why men suffer:  Their own sins  The sins of others  As a faithful Christian standing.
“Stop trying to make it to heaven!” John 6:25-29.
Parkview church of Christ A “Testing” People A “loving” People I John 4 God demands both!
Company LOGO The Work of the Local Church EVANGELISM (Bible Authority, Part 15)
Faith Matters Romans 4:20-21 Hebrews 11:6.
Glorify God in Your Body. Remember Your Creator in the Days of Your Youth formula for success Ec. 12:1 formula for success What will you do? God on your.
The Bridge of Life Illustration A Presentation of The Good News from God.
God’s Good News of Salvation
Being the people God intends you to be (Philippians 2:12-30) Key Principle : Your attitude toward one another should be the same as that of Christ Jesus,
IV. THE DISCIPLES’ PREPARATION BY THE SON OF GOD (13:1 – 16:33) A. THE DISCOURSE IN THE UPPER ROOM (Jn 13:1 – 14:31) 5. The Promise of Residence (14:1-3)
Aren’t I good enough? Won’t a Good life get me to Heaven?
Partakers Of The Divine Nature 2 Peter 1:1-4. In the Previous Sermon We saw how God is holy. Because: o He is perfect (doesn’t sin): we do. o What He.
Jesus’ Prayer For Unity John 17: Principles of Unity God Created Us As One In ChristGod Created Us As One In Christ Gal 3:26-28 – For you are all.
JESUS BROUGHT IT. It will free us. We must love it. We’re to buy it. We must speak it. We worship in it. IT’S TRUTH!
Have You Been Crucified? Luke 9: And He strictly warned and commanded them to tell this to no one, 22 saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many.
Presentation transcript:

How should we behave? – 1Cor.8,9 1.The basis of Christian behaviour – knowledge guided by love The goal is not knowledge but love Knowledge > faith > love Gal.5:6 a. Knowing the truth God the Father – source of all Jesus Christ – creator of all Jesus – redemption came through him We have been saved to live FOR the Father -8:6

b. Knowledge guided by love Exercising my freedom may cause another Christian to stumble. Love will make me:- 1.Restrict my freedom –v.13 2.Remember that I may end up sinning against Christ –v.11,12

2. A good example to follow - Paul a.He had rights but gave them up- 9: as an apostle – 9:1-6 - like everyone else – 9:7 - O.T. teaching – 9: Jesus teaching -9:14 b. He was a slave to all – 9:19-23 c. He disciplined himself – 9: strict training - clear goal

3. What determines your behaviour? a.Stumbling-block principle b.The commission we have 1. Get close to people 2. Discipline ourelves