1. Heb 12:28 – Heb 12:28 – – Heb 12:8 Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe 1 Pet 3:15 – 1 Pet 3:15 – – but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence

2. Rev 1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace, from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near. John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace, from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.

3. To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood-- and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father--to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood-- and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father--to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

5. Rev 1:13 and in the middle of the lampstands I saw one like a son of man, clothed in a robe reaching to the feet, and girded across His chest with a golden sash. His head and His hair were white like white wool, like snow; and His eyes were like a flame of fire. His feet were like burnished bronze, when it has been made to glow in a furnace, and His voice was like the sound of many waters. In His right hand He held seven stars, and out of His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword; and His face was like the sun shining in its strength and in the middle of the lampstands I saw one like a son of man, clothed in a robe reaching to the feet, and girded across His chest with a golden sash. His head and His hair were white like white wool, like snow; and His eyes were like a flame of fire. His feet were like burnished bronze, when it has been made to glow in a furnace, and His voice was like the sound of many waters. In His right hand He held seven stars, and out of His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword; and His face was like the sun shining in its strength

6. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.

7. Gen 1:1ff 1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters 1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters

8. In the beginning… Before Time Before Time Prior to Day One Prior to Day One Who was there? Who was there?

9. Who was there God the Father (Gen 1:1) God the Father (Gen 1:1) – The Designer God the Son (John 1:1) God the Son (John 1:1) God the Holy Spirit (Gen 1:2) God the Holy Spirit (Gen 1:2)

10. Gen 1:1 1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 1In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

11. Who was there God the Father (Gen 1:1) God the Father (Gen 1:1) – The Designer God the Son (John 1:1) God the Son (John 1:1) – The “Contractor” God the Holy Spirit (Gen 1:2) God the Holy Spirit (Gen 1:2)

12. John 1:3ff 3All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. 3All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.

13. Who was there God the Father (Gen 1:1) God the Father (Gen 1:1) – The Designer God the Son (John 1:1) God the Son (John 1:1) – The “Contractor” God the Holy Spirit (Gen 1:2) God the Holy Spirit (Gen 1:2) – Performed the work

14. Gen 1:2 and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters

15. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.

16. Jesus Was There Jesus is referred to as “The Word” Jesus is referred to as “The Word” – Rev 1:16 - In His right hand He held seven stars, and out of His mouth came a sharp two-edged sword; and His face was like the sun shining in its strength – Heb 4:12 - Heb 4:12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

17. The Word Jer 23:29 - Is not my word like fire? saith Jehovah; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? Jer 23:29 - Is not my word like fire? saith Jehovah; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? Col 3:17 - And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Col 3:17 - And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

18. The Word Matt 28:18 – And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.” Matt 28:18 – And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.”

19. The Word Psalm 119: 103 - How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! From Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path Psalm 119: 103 - How sweet are Your words to my taste! Yes, sweeter than honey to my mouth! From Your precepts I get understanding; Therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path

20. Matt 5 17"Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. "For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 17"Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. "For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished.

21. 2 Tim 2:15 2 Tim 2:15 – Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. 2 Tim 3:16 2 Tim 3:16 – All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;

22. Ye have heard… that it was said by them of old … that it was said by them of old … “Angry”…”Fool” To LUST after a woman Yes be yes and No, No Turn the Other Cheek (v.21) …Thou Shall not Kill… (v.27) …Thou Shall not commit adultery… (v.33) …Make false oaths… (v.38)…eye for an eye…

23. John 14:6ff 6Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. 6Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.

24. The Way The Way – Matt 7:13 The Truth The Truth – John 8:32 The Life The Life – John 14:7

26. Colossians 2:6ff 6 Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude. See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority; 6 Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude. See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority;

27. and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ; having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ; having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead

28. The Plan of Salvation HEAR the Gospel – Romans 10:14-17 HEAR the Gospel – Romans 10:14-17 BELIEVE the Gospel – Acts 16:31 BELIEVE the Gospel – Acts 16:31 REPENT of your sins – 2 Peter 3:9 REPENT of your sins – 2 Peter 3:9 CONFESS that Jesus is the Son of God – Matthew 10:32-33 CONFESS that Jesus is the Son of God – Matthew 10:32-33 BE BAPTIZED for the remission of your sins – Acts 2:38 BE BAPTIZED for the remission of your sins – Acts 2:38 LIVE FAITHFULLY – 1 st Corinthians 15:58 LIVE FAITHFULLY – 1 st Corinthians 15:58