This document provides a summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi on May 19, 2013. The sermon discusses the seven things that God hates according to Proverbs 6:16-19 - haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, a false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers. The sermon explores each of these sins in detail using numerous scripture references to support why God hates these things. It emphasizes that while God is loving, he also hates evil and will punish the guilty.
This document summarizes a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses the seven things that God hates according to Proverbs 6:16-19 - haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, a false witness, and one who spreads strife. The sermon explores each of these sins in detail, citing several Bible passages to support why God hates these things. It emphasizes that while God is love, He also hates evil and will punish the guilty.
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
God's love is unconditional in that he loves his people despite their disposition toward him. God demonstrated his unconditional love by sending his son Jesus Christ to die for sinners while they were still rebelling against God. As Christians, we need to understand that while God's electing and regenerating love is unconditional, his saving love is conditional upon faith in Jesus Christ. God's love is shown through his gracious act of sacrificing Jesus to save mankind from sin and reconcile them to himself.
Another book containing the Words of Our LORD Jesus to the church. It has prophecies regarding the rapture of the church, how to prepare for that great visitation and the tribulation and judgements that will be after the church of Christ is taken away
This document provides a summary and analysis of Romans 3:1-8. It begins by giving context about Romans 2 and how Paul has argued that both Jews and Gentiles are sinners in need of God's righteousness. Some may object that this calls God's faithfulness into question. Paul responds that even if some or all Jews are unbelieving, God remains faithful. He cites Psalm 51 to support that God's judgment of sinful people vindicates his righteousness. However, some argue that if God's judgment magnifies his righteousness, then he would be unjust to condemn sinners. Paul rejects this argument as sophistry and word games. Those who play games with God's word and try to deny apparent contradictions will face
The document discusses Paul's pursuit of perfection through Christ and provides four things that point believers toward perfection: 1) A Divine Discontent - an unrest with one's current spiritual state that drives them forward; 2) A Disciplined Devotion - focusing single-mindedly on spiritual growth; 3) A Definite Direction - forgetting past failures and moving toward what is ahead; 4) A Diligent Determination - persevering steadily toward the goal with commitment and effort. The overall message is about continuously progressing spiritually through Christ by maintaining these disciplines.
This document provides a summary of Romans 1-2:20 from the book "The Study of Romans 1-2:20" by Jean Smith. It discusses several key points from the text, including how Paul responds to objections from imaginary Jewish questioners about Jews receiving rewards or punishments according to their deeds. Paul explains the advantages Jews had in being entrusted with God's revelations. It also summarizes Paul countering arguments that God would be unjust to punish human sins. Overall, the document analyzes Romans 1-2:20 through the lens of Jean Smith's book on the topic.
This document summarizes a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses the seven things that God hates according to Proverbs 6:16-19 - haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, a false witness, and one who spreads strife. The sermon explores each of these sins in detail, citing several Bible passages to support why God hates these things. It emphasizes that while God is love, He also hates evil and will punish the guilty.
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
God's love is unconditional in that he loves his people despite their disposition toward him. God demonstrated his unconditional love by sending his son Jesus Christ to die for sinners while they were still rebelling against God. As Christians, we need to understand that while God's electing and regenerating love is unconditional, his saving love is conditional upon faith in Jesus Christ. God's love is shown through his gracious act of sacrificing Jesus to save mankind from sin and reconcile them to himself.
Another book containing the Words of Our LORD Jesus to the church. It has prophecies regarding the rapture of the church, how to prepare for that great visitation and the tribulation and judgements that will be after the church of Christ is taken away
This document provides a summary and analysis of Romans 3:1-8. It begins by giving context about Romans 2 and how Paul has argued that both Jews and Gentiles are sinners in need of God's righteousness. Some may object that this calls God's faithfulness into question. Paul responds that even if some or all Jews are unbelieving, God remains faithful. He cites Psalm 51 to support that God's judgment of sinful people vindicates his righteousness. However, some argue that if God's judgment magnifies his righteousness, then he would be unjust to condemn sinners. Paul rejects this argument as sophistry and word games. Those who play games with God's word and try to deny apparent contradictions will face
The document discusses Paul's pursuit of perfection through Christ and provides four things that point believers toward perfection: 1) A Divine Discontent - an unrest with one's current spiritual state that drives them forward; 2) A Disciplined Devotion - focusing single-mindedly on spiritual growth; 3) A Definite Direction - forgetting past failures and moving toward what is ahead; 4) A Diligent Determination - persevering steadily toward the goal with commitment and effort. The overall message is about continuously progressing spiritually through Christ by maintaining these disciplines.
This document provides a summary of Romans 1-2:20 from the book "The Study of Romans 1-2:20" by Jean Smith. It discusses several key points from the text, including how Paul responds to objections from imaginary Jewish questioners about Jews receiving rewards or punishments according to their deeds. Paul explains the advantages Jews had in being entrusted with God's revelations. It also summarizes Paul countering arguments that God would be unjust to punish human sins. Overall, the document analyzes Romans 1-2:20 through the lens of Jean Smith's book on the topic.
Agape is godly love, phileo is brotherly love, Storge is family love, Eros is sexual love, Eros is not used in the bible. Peter and his denying the Lord three times and he is asked by Jesus two times if he loves Him with Agape love. Peter responds with phileo love. The third time Jesus asked him if he loved him with phileo love. It grieved Peter that he asked him the third time with phileo rather than agape. Why is agape love so difficult for us?
Jesus prays to God the Father for his disciples. He prays that they would have his joy fulfilled in them and that God would protect them from evil. Jesus prays that all believers would be united in their faith and love, just as he and the Father are united, so that the world would know that the Father sent Jesus. Jesus' prayer expresses his desire for believers to be with him where he is.
This document provides a summary of a lesson on prayer. It discusses prayer as an act of worship, speaking to God from the heart, and something only believers can do through faith in Jesus. It also covers how God wants us to pray - asking for help, thanking him, praying for anything and anyone anywhere and at any time. The document gives examples of prayers from the Bible and teaches that God wants us to use fitting words in prayer, both our own and others like the Lord's Prayer. It provides the ACTS method as a framework for prayer and closes with another prayer.
Not long ago, I was in Dallas holding aseminar. My daughter, Zona, was with me,helping with the book and tape sales. Zonaowns two exercise studios and had a financialneed for $3,000. She told me about it, but Ididn't respond. I've taught her for years totrust God. Sometimes the pressure of asituation will nag at you so strongly that youwill bypass God and look to a person—especially one who has what you need.That night, Zona had a night vision—avision that occurs when you are asleep. God speaks to your spirit and shows you what youneed to see. It's from God—not from the pizzayou ate earlier!The next morning, she told me about thedream she received, saying, "Daddy, Daddy, Idon't like it!" She said, "I dreamed I was aninstructor in an exercise place.""Well," I said, "that's what you are.""But, Daddy, I was just an instructor in theexercise place and not the owner."She continued to describe the dream. In it,there was a man who owned the place.Because Zona needed financial help, she askedher boss for more money. He refused and heaped abuse on her. The dream had greatlyupset her. She didn't understand the truth thatGod was trying to reveal to her in this dream, but I immediately did.I said, "Zona, Zona. That dream was for you.God was showing you what happens whenyou prostitute your faith. I've told you foryears what to do, but you flounder around andlook to man for help, and God doesn't like it.Why don't you change?"You might say, "That seems very harsh,Brother Norvel.' But, in these last days, God isrevealing the truth so we won't have tostumble around in darkness for the rest of ourlives. Yes, when I said that, it was harsh.Sometimes the truth can be offensive. But if welisten and apply it, it will always set us free.Meanwhile, Zona sat in a chair mumblingtearfully, "Oh, Daddy, oh, Daddy." I said to her, "Zona, honey, little darling, Jesus lovesyou! Why don't you start thanking Jesus for what you want and Jesus will give it to you.
Youcan be free from your prostitute faith.Don't go to man. God says, 'Forget not togive God thanks in everything.' Why don't youdo it?"Crying, she said, "Okay, Daddy, I will, Iwill.'After this conversation on Saturdaymorning, we both began thanking Jesus forhelping her. Later, she went to work behindthe tape and book table during the seminar.Soon, a person walked up and said, "Zona,God has been dealing with me for two days.Here's a check the Lord told me to give you."She looked at the check—
four thousand dollars!
This document summarizes and analyzes Chapter 7 of the book of Romans. It discusses two main points: 1) The believer's relationship to the law, being freed from its curse but still obligated to obey it. 2) How Romans 7 describes the ongoing struggle between the believer's sinful and spiritual natures. The author argues that Romans 7 applies to all Christians as they continually battle indwelling sin. He provides numerous quotes from eminent Christians throughout history who expressed a deep sense of their own sinfulness and imperfection.
The document discusses the Lutheran view of grace and faith. It argues that all people are sinners by nature and incapable of saving themselves or doing good works to earn salvation. It states that people deserve God's punishment and eternal damnation for their sins. However, God sent his son Jesus to pay the price for sins and offers salvation as a free gift of grace received through faith, not works, so that all may be saved.
This document contains a Bible study lesson on the love of God. It poses 18 questions about God's love that are answered with scripture passages. The lesson explores the greatness of God's love for humanity as shown through sending Jesus, how God's love brings believers into a relationship as sons and daughters of God, and that nothing can separate believers from God's eternal love. It concludes by announcing the topics of upcoming Bible study lessons on salvation through Christ, conversion, baptism, God's law, and the resurrection of the just.
1) The world faces many problems like war, poverty, and injustice that human efforts alone cannot solve. God has a plan to restore order and humanity's relationship with Him.
2) God created humans in His image to be good and to have fellowship with Him, but sin disrupted this. However, God continued to offer grace and protection to humans.
3) God sent Jesus Christ to overcome sin and evil. By accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior, individuals can experience God's love and allow His plan of restoration to begin in their lives.
In this lesson you will learn why “loving one another” is so important for us as disciples. Jesus indicated that we would be known by the fact that we love one another (John 13.35). In the text, we learn that God is love and John gives us three reasons why we ought to love one another: 1) Love is of God; 2) We are born of God; and, 3) We know God.
This document discusses the oneness view of God in contrast to the trinity doctrine. It addresses several questions that arise from a trinitarian perspective, such as who was Jesus' father and how God can pray. The document argues that the oneness view provides clear, consistent answers to these questions based on scripture, while the trinity leads to confusion and contradiction. Key points are that Jesus possesses a dual divine-human nature, which explains incidents like his baptism and cry from the cross, and the right hand of God refers to God's power and glory, not a physical location.
This document provides an overview of the Bible's longest prophecy found in the books of Daniel and Revelation about the judgment hour and God's final judgment. It discusses how Daniel prophesied that 2300 days from his time would mark the beginning of the judgment in heaven, settling the destinies of all mankind. It explores what the cleansing of the sanctuary symbolized for the Jews and how it represented God's final judgment to vindicate His character and reveal that He did everything possible to save humanity.
Romans 9 is one of the most commonly used proof-texts to support the Calvinistic concept of unconditional election. This presentation briefly examines the arguments made from the text and answers them, vindicating the Bible concept of human free will.
The document discusses the importance of prayer based on biblical passages. It encourages praying persistently like the widow in Luke, using the Lord's Prayer as a model, and praying in faith that God exists, hears prayers, and answers them. Specific types of prayer discussed are intercessory prayer for others and trusting that the Holy Spirit intercedes perfectly for believers when they don't know what to pray for. The overall message is to make prayer a regular practice.
The document discusses the concept of God's love and how it differs from human love. It explains that God's love is unconditional, unchanging, and self-emptying, while human love is conditional, changeable, and self-seeking. Some early church fathers tried to replace the biblical concept of God's agape love with eros love from Greek philosophy, which led to a misunderstanding of the gospel.
God is love. Love defines God's nature and is the motivation for all His actions, including creating the world and sending His Son to die for humanity. To know God is to know His perfect, unconditional love. God's love has no limits or boundaries and is not based on our qualities, but solely on His desire to do what is best for His creations. Knowing God's infinite love challenges believers to reflect His love by loving others as He first loved us.
1. THE COURTROOM OF HEAVEN Based on Job 1:6-12
2. JOB'S WIFE Based on Job 2:1-13
3. THE SAINT IN DEPRESSION Based on Job 3
4. DOWN IN THE DUMPS based on Job 3
5. SINFUL SYMPATHY Based on Job 4
6. SANCTIFIED SYMPATHY Based on Job 4
7. JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS Based on Job 5
8. DISCOURAGING COMFORT Based on Job 5
9. JUSTIFIABLE COMPLAINT Based on Job 6
10. SELF DEFENSE Based on Job 6
11. WHY? Based on Job 7
12. JOB AND SELF-ESTEEM Based on Job 27:1-6
13. THE TREASURES OF THE SNOW Job 37:1-14 and 38:22
14. A HAPPY ENDING Based on Job 42:1-6
Is it wrong to pray the rosary?
The rosary is a set of prayers common in the Roman Catholic Church, said during meditation on events in the lives of Jesus and of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Rosary beads help Catholics count their prayers. More importantly, Catholics pray the rosary as a means of entreaty to ask God for a special favor, such as helping a loved one recover from an illness, or to thank God for blessings received — a new baby, a new job, whatever.
There are about 8 main prayers associated with the rosary covering a series of beads that dive the count of prayers one must make. The entire exercise takes about 20 minutes or so to do a rosary.
The document presents an overview of key teachings from the Epistles of John and 3 John. It summarizes that John taught about communion with God, faith in Jesus Christ, charity, and divine filiation. It then examines various passages from 1 John, highlighting John's messages about walking in the light, having an advocate in Jesus Christ, keeping God's commandments, overcoming the world by faith, and living as God's children through love. The document also briefly outlines 2 John and 3 John, noting their greetings and discussions of hospitality, truth, and proper conduct.
God created Adam and Eve but warned them not to eat from the tree of knowledge. Adam disobeyed and brought sin and spiritual death to humanity. The law shows us our sin, and the penalty for sin is death. But God sent his son Jesus to die on the cross and take the punishment for our sins, so that all who believe in him will have eternal life rather than eternal death.
The speaker addresses three questions: Who is God, What has God done, and What should we do. God is just and punishes sin. He sent Jesus to die on the cross so that sins could be forgiven. On the cross, Jesus took the full wrath of God for our sins. We should repent, which means turning from sin to God, and place our faith in Jesus. If we do this, God will forgive us and give us eternal life.
Genesis ch. 3, what in the world is wrong with our world,9 16- 2012, fair sun...Valley Bible Fellowship
This document provides commentary on Genesis chapter 3, discussing the effects of original sin. It notes that Genesis 3 is the most important chapter in the Bible as it explains what went wrong in the world. Satan, in the form of a serpent, tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit by implying God was limiting her choices. Both Adam and Eve sinned, hiding from God and sewing fig leaves to cover themselves. God provided animal skins to cover them instead of their inadequate self-coverings. Their sin introduced evil, suffering, and separation from God into the world.
Agape is godly love, phileo is brotherly love, Storge is family love, Eros is sexual love, Eros is not used in the bible. Peter and his denying the Lord three times and he is asked by Jesus two times if he loves Him with Agape love. Peter responds with phileo love. The third time Jesus asked him if he loved him with phileo love. It grieved Peter that he asked him the third time with phileo rather than agape. Why is agape love so difficult for us?
Jesus prays to God the Father for his disciples. He prays that they would have his joy fulfilled in them and that God would protect them from evil. Jesus prays that all believers would be united in their faith and love, just as he and the Father are united, so that the world would know that the Father sent Jesus. Jesus' prayer expresses his desire for believers to be with him where he is.
This document provides a summary of a lesson on prayer. It discusses prayer as an act of worship, speaking to God from the heart, and something only believers can do through faith in Jesus. It also covers how God wants us to pray - asking for help, thanking him, praying for anything and anyone anywhere and at any time. The document gives examples of prayers from the Bible and teaches that God wants us to use fitting words in prayer, both our own and others like the Lord's Prayer. It provides the ACTS method as a framework for prayer and closes with another prayer.
Not long ago, I was in Dallas holding aseminar. My daughter, Zona, was with me,helping with the book and tape sales. Zonaowns two exercise studios and had a financialneed for $3,000. She told me about it, but Ididn't respond. I've taught her for years totrust God. Sometimes the pressure of asituation will nag at you so strongly that youwill bypass God and look to a person—especially one who has what you need.That night, Zona had a night vision—avision that occurs when you are asleep. God speaks to your spirit and shows you what youneed to see. It's from God—not from the pizzayou ate earlier!The next morning, she told me about thedream she received, saying, "Daddy, Daddy, Idon't like it!" She said, "I dreamed I was aninstructor in an exercise place.""Well," I said, "that's what you are.""But, Daddy, I was just an instructor in theexercise place and not the owner."She continued to describe the dream. In it,there was a man who owned the place.Because Zona needed financial help, she askedher boss for more money. He refused and heaped abuse on her. The dream had greatlyupset her. She didn't understand the truth thatGod was trying to reveal to her in this dream, but I immediately did.I said, "Zona, Zona. That dream was for you.God was showing you what happens whenyou prostitute your faith. I've told you foryears what to do, but you flounder around andlook to man for help, and God doesn't like it.Why don't you change?"You might say, "That seems very harsh,Brother Norvel.' But, in these last days, God isrevealing the truth so we won't have tostumble around in darkness for the rest of ourlives. Yes, when I said that, it was harsh.Sometimes the truth can be offensive. But if welisten and apply it, it will always set us free.Meanwhile, Zona sat in a chair mumblingtearfully, "Oh, Daddy, oh, Daddy." I said to her, "Zona, honey, little darling, Jesus lovesyou! Why don't you start thanking Jesus for what you want and Jesus will give it to you.
Youcan be free from your prostitute faith.Don't go to man. God says, 'Forget not togive God thanks in everything.' Why don't youdo it?"Crying, she said, "Okay, Daddy, I will, Iwill.'After this conversation on Saturdaymorning, we both began thanking Jesus forhelping her. Later, she went to work behindthe tape and book table during the seminar.Soon, a person walked up and said, "Zona,God has been dealing with me for two days.Here's a check the Lord told me to give you."She looked at the check—
four thousand dollars!
This document summarizes and analyzes Chapter 7 of the book of Romans. It discusses two main points: 1) The believer's relationship to the law, being freed from its curse but still obligated to obey it. 2) How Romans 7 describes the ongoing struggle between the believer's sinful and spiritual natures. The author argues that Romans 7 applies to all Christians as they continually battle indwelling sin. He provides numerous quotes from eminent Christians throughout history who expressed a deep sense of their own sinfulness and imperfection.
The document discusses the Lutheran view of grace and faith. It argues that all people are sinners by nature and incapable of saving themselves or doing good works to earn salvation. It states that people deserve God's punishment and eternal damnation for their sins. However, God sent his son Jesus to pay the price for sins and offers salvation as a free gift of grace received through faith, not works, so that all may be saved.
This document contains a Bible study lesson on the love of God. It poses 18 questions about God's love that are answered with scripture passages. The lesson explores the greatness of God's love for humanity as shown through sending Jesus, how God's love brings believers into a relationship as sons and daughters of God, and that nothing can separate believers from God's eternal love. It concludes by announcing the topics of upcoming Bible study lessons on salvation through Christ, conversion, baptism, God's law, and the resurrection of the just.
1) The world faces many problems like war, poverty, and injustice that human efforts alone cannot solve. God has a plan to restore order and humanity's relationship with Him.
2) God created humans in His image to be good and to have fellowship with Him, but sin disrupted this. However, God continued to offer grace and protection to humans.
3) God sent Jesus Christ to overcome sin and evil. By accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior, individuals can experience God's love and allow His plan of restoration to begin in their lives.
In this lesson you will learn why “loving one another” is so important for us as disciples. Jesus indicated that we would be known by the fact that we love one another (John 13.35). In the text, we learn that God is love and John gives us three reasons why we ought to love one another: 1) Love is of God; 2) We are born of God; and, 3) We know God.
This document discusses the oneness view of God in contrast to the trinity doctrine. It addresses several questions that arise from a trinitarian perspective, such as who was Jesus' father and how God can pray. The document argues that the oneness view provides clear, consistent answers to these questions based on scripture, while the trinity leads to confusion and contradiction. Key points are that Jesus possesses a dual divine-human nature, which explains incidents like his baptism and cry from the cross, and the right hand of God refers to God's power and glory, not a physical location.
This document provides an overview of the Bible's longest prophecy found in the books of Daniel and Revelation about the judgment hour and God's final judgment. It discusses how Daniel prophesied that 2300 days from his time would mark the beginning of the judgment in heaven, settling the destinies of all mankind. It explores what the cleansing of the sanctuary symbolized for the Jews and how it represented God's final judgment to vindicate His character and reveal that He did everything possible to save humanity.
Romans 9 is one of the most commonly used proof-texts to support the Calvinistic concept of unconditional election. This presentation briefly examines the arguments made from the text and answers them, vindicating the Bible concept of human free will.
The document discusses the importance of prayer based on biblical passages. It encourages praying persistently like the widow in Luke, using the Lord's Prayer as a model, and praying in faith that God exists, hears prayers, and answers them. Specific types of prayer discussed are intercessory prayer for others and trusting that the Holy Spirit intercedes perfectly for believers when they don't know what to pray for. The overall message is to make prayer a regular practice.
The document discusses the concept of God's love and how it differs from human love. It explains that God's love is unconditional, unchanging, and self-emptying, while human love is conditional, changeable, and self-seeking. Some early church fathers tried to replace the biblical concept of God's agape love with eros love from Greek philosophy, which led to a misunderstanding of the gospel.
God is love. Love defines God's nature and is the motivation for all His actions, including creating the world and sending His Son to die for humanity. To know God is to know His perfect, unconditional love. God's love has no limits or boundaries and is not based on our qualities, but solely on His desire to do what is best for His creations. Knowing God's infinite love challenges believers to reflect His love by loving others as He first loved us.
1. THE COURTROOM OF HEAVEN Based on Job 1:6-12
2. JOB'S WIFE Based on Job 2:1-13
3. THE SAINT IN DEPRESSION Based on Job 3
4. DOWN IN THE DUMPS based on Job 3
5. SINFUL SYMPATHY Based on Job 4
6. SANCTIFIED SYMPATHY Based on Job 4
7. JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS Based on Job 5
8. DISCOURAGING COMFORT Based on Job 5
9. JUSTIFIABLE COMPLAINT Based on Job 6
10. SELF DEFENSE Based on Job 6
11. WHY? Based on Job 7
12. JOB AND SELF-ESTEEM Based on Job 27:1-6
13. THE TREASURES OF THE SNOW Job 37:1-14 and 38:22
14. A HAPPY ENDING Based on Job 42:1-6
Is it wrong to pray the rosary?
The rosary is a set of prayers common in the Roman Catholic Church, said during meditation on events in the lives of Jesus and of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Rosary beads help Catholics count their prayers. More importantly, Catholics pray the rosary as a means of entreaty to ask God for a special favor, such as helping a loved one recover from an illness, or to thank God for blessings received — a new baby, a new job, whatever.
There are about 8 main prayers associated with the rosary covering a series of beads that dive the count of prayers one must make. The entire exercise takes about 20 minutes or so to do a rosary.
The document presents an overview of key teachings from the Epistles of John and 3 John. It summarizes that John taught about communion with God, faith in Jesus Christ, charity, and divine filiation. It then examines various passages from 1 John, highlighting John's messages about walking in the light, having an advocate in Jesus Christ, keeping God's commandments, overcoming the world by faith, and living as God's children through love. The document also briefly outlines 2 John and 3 John, noting their greetings and discussions of hospitality, truth, and proper conduct.
God created Adam and Eve but warned them not to eat from the tree of knowledge. Adam disobeyed and brought sin and spiritual death to humanity. The law shows us our sin, and the penalty for sin is death. But God sent his son Jesus to die on the cross and take the punishment for our sins, so that all who believe in him will have eternal life rather than eternal death.
The speaker addresses three questions: Who is God, What has God done, and What should we do. God is just and punishes sin. He sent Jesus to die on the cross so that sins could be forgiven. On the cross, Jesus took the full wrath of God for our sins. We should repent, which means turning from sin to God, and place our faith in Jesus. If we do this, God will forgive us and give us eternal life.
Genesis ch. 3, what in the world is wrong with our world,9 16- 2012, fair sun...Valley Bible Fellowship
This document provides commentary on Genesis chapter 3, discussing the effects of original sin. It notes that Genesis 3 is the most important chapter in the Bible as it explains what went wrong in the world. Satan, in the form of a serpent, tempted Eve to eat the forbidden fruit by implying God was limiting her choices. Both Adam and Eve sinned, hiding from God and sewing fig leaves to cover themselves. God provided animal skins to cover them instead of their inadequate self-coverings. Their sin introduced evil, suffering, and separation from God into the world.
The document discusses the topic of sin according to the Bible. It makes several key points:
1) Sin is rebellion against God and contrary to His holy nature. It separates man from God and calls down His wrath.
2) The root cause of society's problems is sin - rebellion against God and His word. Sin affects governments, schools, families, and individuals.
3) Because of sin, man is in a state of total depravity and spiritual ruin. Every part of his nature is corrupted by sin. He is unable to save himself from sin or restore fellowship with God.
The document discusses how all people have sinned and broken the Ten Commandments, making them deserving of God's punishment in hell. However, it explains that God, in his love and mercy, sent Jesus to die on the cross to pay the penalty for sins so that people can be forgiven and receive eternal life as a free gift, rather than earning it. It encourages the reader to accept this gift of salvation from God through Jesus.
Why a God who IS love and HAS wrath is good newsVintage Church
1) The document discusses the nature of God's love and wrath according to various biblical authors and theologians.
2) There are differing views presented on whether God's wrath should be understood as literal anger or as a metaphor for the consequences of sin.
3) It is argued that based on the revelation of God through Jesus, God's love is an eternal aspect of God's character, while wrath is a occasional response to injustice and idolatry aimed at restoration, not punishment.
The document discusses Christian perspectives on sexuality from multiple passages in the Bible. It explores both sides of the issue, including perspectives that homosexuality is sinful based on passages like Romans 1, but also perspectives of grace, love and redemption based on passages like 1 Corinthians 6. Overall, the document suggests Christians should approach discussions on sexuality and identity with humility, focusing on Christ's message of love and redemption rather than political debates, and recognizing both shared sinfulness and God's offer of forgiveness.
This document summarizes 17 excuses people use for not accepting Christianity and provides short rebuttals to each one. Some of the main excuses addressed include wanting to focus on business first, not seeing oneself as a sinner, and thinking God would not condemn anyone to hell. The responses argue that salvation through Jesus is needed by all and that delaying acceptance risks eternal damnation. The document aims to convince readers to accept Christianity by preemptively addressing common objections.
This document is a summary of chapter 1 from Jerry Savelle's book "Walking in Divine Favor". It discusses how we are all somebody special to God, having been crowned with glory and honor. It aims to build self-esteem by revealing our high value and favor in God's sight, despite any past failures or mistakes. We are loved objects of God's affection, and with this revelation, we can expect to walk in continual victory.
Knowing the real God volume 3_God is OmniscientTOMISIN AJILEYE
Do you want to know God? Do you have questions about God? Do you wonder about who you are? This is a series you need to read. Do you wonder how much God knows? Do you wonder about God's Al-knowing knowledge?
God is described as holy, perfect, omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent. The document states that humans are sinful and fall short of God's glory. It says that the penalty for sin is death, but that Jesus Christ died on the cross and resurrected to forgive humans of their sins and reconcile them back to God, providing the potential for eternal life. To receive eternal life, one must have faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior and be "born again" through putting one's faith in him.
This is a study of Jesus being right on time. He was late to see Lazarus before He died, but He was right on time to raise him from the dead. He was right on time in many situations.
Emotional hardening and justice refers to regulating one's emotions according to what is lawful and fair. This involves shutting one's heart to unlawful influences and allocating emotions appropriately, such as directing all of one's romantic love for one's spouse only. The Bible provides examples of practicing emotional justice, such as Abraham not grieving over sending away Ishmael, as God desired, and the Old Testament requiring no pity in executing judgment on sinners. Forgiveness also has a place within God's emotional justice, though it is not lawless and requires atonement.
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The document discusses how Christians must be prepared to explain and defend their faith. It addresses common objections like how a loving God could send people to hell, and argues that while God is loving, he is also just and holy. It asserts that through nature and conscience, all people know something of God, yet due to human sin and depravity, no one fully lives up to the light they have been given. Special revelation through scripture is needed to understand both God's mercy and wrath. The document aims to thoughtfully respond to skeptics while upholding the holiness, justice, and wrath of God alongside his love and mercy.
This document discusses the Christian duties and responsibilities of law enforcement officers. It encourages officers to use their position and interactions with the public as opportunities to spread the Gospel, show God's love, and be a positive example of a Christian. Officers are reminded that they are in a mission field and should be ready to offer spiritual assistance or counsel to those they encounter. The document provides numerous Bible verses exhorting Christians to live peacefully, associate with other believers, and overcome evil with good.
This is the slideshow (without the youtube video) of the talk "I Belong" by Pastor Brent Lokker at Blazing Fire Church on Saturday March 3, 2012. www.blazingfire.org to find the podcast.
The document discusses the concept of forgiveness from a biblical perspective. It defines forgiveness as releasing or dismissing charges against someone. It also defines unforgiveness as holding a grudge. It notes that true forgiveness requires obedience to God's command and is rewarded by Him, though it is difficult to do naturally. The document examines examples of forgiveness in both the Old and New Testaments. It discusses how Jesus taught his followers to turn the other cheek rather than seek retaliation when wronged.
Chapter 6 of "Bible Basics" a Bible study manual, dealing with satan, the devil and demons. The case is made that Satan doesn't exist as a personal, cosmic being; rather does the word simply mean an adversary, and is sometimes used about ordinary people, and at times is used as a personification of sin.
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The document discusses prophecies from Isaiah about God restoring the heavens and earth and creating a new Jerusalem without weeping or crying. It then discusses passages from the New Testament about how believers should live in light of these prophecies, looking forward to Christ's appearing and purifying themselves. The document also provides summaries about the characteristics and features of Christ's future millennial kingdom based on passages from Isaiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, Daniel, and Revelation.
The document discusses the future reign of Christ on earth based on passages from Isaiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, and Revelation. It describes the main features of the future millennial kingdom as an earthly kingdom where Christ will reign for 1000 years after His second coming. Resurrected saints from all ages will reign with Christ on earth and assist in His rule. The kingdom will be a time of peace and prosperity without evil or harm.
This passage from Isaiah 58 discusses God's condemnation of empty worship rituals among his people that are not accompanied by righteous living and care for the oppressed. God explains that true worship requires loosening bonds of wickedness, sharing with the hungry, and clothing the naked. The prophet Isaiah lived during a time of rebuilding after the exile when the temple had been reconstructed but the city walls remained in ruins. God promises blessings of light, guidance, strength, and renewal for those who repent from sin and pursue justice. The sermon references other passages emphasizing that God desires mercy over sacrifice and that true salvation will come through God himself acting as righteous judge and redeemer through the coming Messiah.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Isaiah 58:1-12. It examines God's condemnation of hypocritical worship among his people, who were going through the motions of fasting and prayer but without true repentance or care for the oppressed. God explains that true worship requires acts of justice, mercy, and humility. The document places this passage in historical context during the post-exilic period when the temple had been rebuilt but Jerusalem's walls remained in disrepair. It concludes by connecting Isaiah's prophecy to the ultimate salvation God provides through Jesus Christ.
1) The document discusses Isaiah 53, which prophesies the coming of Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity.
2) It analyzes various verses from Isaiah 53 that describe Jesus' humble upbringing, rejection, suffering, and death on the cross in fulfillment of these prophecies.
3) The author argues that the chapter paints a clear picture of Jesus and his redemptive work, though some Jewish people did not accept that it referred to him.
This document provides an analysis and commentary on Isaiah 53:1-12. It discusses how this passage prophesies Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity. Some key points made include: Jewish people historically did not believe Isaiah 53 referred to Jesus as they were expecting a conquering messiah; the passage depicts the servant as having no beauty or majesty and being despised and rejected; it describes how he would bear our sorrows and be wounded for our transgressions so that through his suffering we can be healed. The document analyzes various verses in depth to draw connections between the prophecy and Jesus' life and crucifixion.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 49:1-13. It summarizes that:
1) The passage promises comfort for God's people and the coming of a Messiah who will be a servant and bring salvation to all nations.
2) Jesus fulfills the prophecies as the suffering servant who is called and named by God from birth to be a light to the Gentiles.
3) The passage prophesies that the servant will be rejected but later worshipped, establish a new covenant, and guide God's people to salvation.
1) The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 49:1-13 from a Sunday school lesson. It examines how this passage prophesies comfort for God's people through a coming servant Messiah and how Jesus fulfills this prophecy.
2) Key points include how Isaiah 49 promises a Messiah who will bring salvation for Israel and all nations, depicted as a servant who is named and empowered by God.
3) The document analyzes how Jesus fulfills this prophecy by being God's chosen servant who is rejected by men but brings salvation, being made a light to the Gentiles and worshipped by all through his death and resurrection.
This document contains the summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses Isaiah 46:3-13, focusing on God's care for his people and how he alone is worthy of worship unlike idols. It includes quotes from the Bible passage and hymns like "His Eye is on the Sparrow" to illustrate the theme that God watches over and protects believers.
This document provides a summary of a Sunday school class discussion on putting God first in all things and trusting in His care. It includes summaries of Bible passages from Isaiah, Psalms, and Matthew discussing not worshipping idols and trusting that God watches over His people. The hymn "His Eye is on the Sparrow" is analyzed, inspired by verses on God caring for even sparrows. The class discussed how tragedies can humble us and that God saves those who recognize their need.
God instructs Isaiah to comfort God's people with three messages: 1) God is sovereign and in control, even during difficult times. 2) God will fulfill his purposes, such as forgiving Israel and sending a Redeemer. 3) God will sustain his people, though all humanity is transitory except God's eternal word. The prophecy looks forward to Israel's restoration after the coming exile.
The document provides an overview of a Sunday school lesson on Isaiah 40. It discusses the historical context during Isaiah's time, the message of comfort God instructed Isaiah to provide to Judah facing exile, and how this message still applies today. The lesson focuses on how Isaiah conveyed that God is sovereign, will fulfill his purposes, and sustain his people. It also provides biblical references on God's comfort and plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
The document provides an overview and summary of Isaiah 34-39 from a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses the historical context involving King Hezekiah of Judah rebelling against Assyria, the confrontation with Rabshakeh representing Sennacherib, Hezekiah's prayer to God, and God's response promising to defend Jerusalem for his own sake and for David. Key themes are God hearing and answering prayer, defeating the enemies of his people, and bringing hope and salvation.
The document provides a summary of Isaiah 34-39 from a Sunday School class. It discusses the historical context involving King Hezekiah of Judah rebelling against the Assyrian king Sennacherib in 701 BC. It describes the Rabshakeh threatening Jerusalem on behalf of Sennacherib, and Hezekiah praying to God for deliverance. God responds through Isaiah, promising to deliver Jerusalem and put a spirit in Sennacherib so he returns to his own land.
Isaiah 31 discusses God's promise to protect Israel and Judah if they trust in Him rather than forming alliances with other nations like Egypt. It warns that those who seek protection from Egypt will be put to shame, as the Egyptians are merely mortal while God is all-powerful. The chapter promises that God will come down to defend Jerusalem from Assyria, represented as a lion, and will shield and deliver His people. It calls the Israelites to repent and return to God to receive His protection.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 31. It summarizes that the chapter warns Israel and Judah against forming an alliance with Egypt and relying on Egyptian horses and chariots for protection against Assyria. While Egypt can provide military strength, God promises to protect Jerusalem himself. The chapter exhorts the people to repent from idolatry and return to trusting God for their defense. It prophesies that Assyria will fall not by human hands but by the sword of God in response to their threats against Judah.
God will judge the earth and its inhabitants for their sins and breaking God's covenant. This judgement is described in Isaiah 24-27 and referred to as Isaiah's Apocalypse. However, God also has a plan for salvation and will deliver the remnant of people from the ends of the earth who worship him. Ultimately, God will reign eternally in Jerusalem and provide salvation for all people through his son Jesus Christ.
God will judge the earth and its inhabitants for their sin and breaking of His covenant. Isaiah 24-27 discusses this coming judgement, including how God will devastate the earth and punish both earthly kings and the hosts of heaven. However, it also promises ultimate salvation and a banquet for all people on God's holy mountain when He defeats death. The passage encourages believers that though judgement is coming, God has a plan for hope and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Isaiah 23:1-18. It discusses Tyre's historical relationship with Israel as an important Phoenician seaport city. God prophesied Tyre's destruction through Nebuchadnezzar and Alexander the Great because of the city's pride. The prophecy warns that no place, including Cyprus, will provide rest for Tyre's inhabitants. It also foretells that Tyre will be forgotten for 70 years but trade will slowly resume. The document applies lessons about God's sovereignty over nations and his hatred of pride.
The document provides commentary on Isaiah 23, which prophesies the destruction of the Phoenician city of Tyre. It discusses Tyre's history and relationship with Israel, highlighting its pride and role in commerce and idolatry. The commentary explains how Tyre was destroyed multiple times according to prophecies by Isaiah and Ezekiel, and applies lessons about God's sovereignty over nations.
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Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
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The Book of Ruth is included in the third division, or the Writings, of the Hebrew Bible. In most Christian canons it is treated as one of the historical books and placed between Judges and 1 Samuel.
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Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
12. One of the things that
God hates is the shedding
of innocent blood!
Today, in Proverbs 6, we
will look at seven things
that God hates.
13.
14. These seven things that
God hates are straight out
of His Word.
As we study God’s Word
each Sunday, you will see
Scripture references
because if what we teach
15. was not from the Bible,
and the Holy Spirit was
not involved in the
teaching, then those
words would just be a
bunch of words going into
a bunch of ears and we
16. would simply be putting a
lot of printer’s ink on
some finely processed
trees.
17. Acts 17:11b NASB
11b Now they (the
Bereans) received the word
with great eagerness,
examining the Scriptures
daily to see whether these
things were so.
18. Ray Stedman’s comments
on the seven things that
God hates:
Together, the books of
Psalms, Proverbs and
Ecclesiastes give us the
cry of the soul of man.
19.
20. 1 Thessalonians 5:23
NASB
23 Now may the God of
peace Himself sanctify
you entirely; and may
your spirit and soul and
body be preserved
23. Ecclesiastes deals with the
function of the mind –
the search of man's reason
throughout the earth,
analyzing, evaluating,
weighing and concluding
on the basis of what is
25. Psalm 42:1-5 NASB
1 As the deer pants for the
water brooks,
So my soul pants for You,
O God.
2 My soul thirsts for God,
for the living God;
26. When shall I come and
appear before God?
3 My tears have been my
food day and night,
While they say to me all
day long, “Where is your
God?”
27. 4 These things I remember
and I pour out my soul
within me.
For I used to go along
with the throng and lead
them in procession to the
house of God,
28. With the voice of joy and
thanksgiving, a multitude
keeping festival.
5 Why are you in despair,
O my soul?
And why have you
become disturbed within
me?
29. Hope in God, for I shall
again praise Him for the
help of His presence.
Psalm 42:1-5 NASB
30. YOUR SOUL
Ecclesiastes – the mind is
your thinker
Psalms – the emotions are
your feeler
Proverbs – the will is
your decider
31. In the book of Proverbs
we have the appeal to the
will of man and the
conclusion of the will; this
book is all about the
things man should decide;
the choices of life.
36. It is unbelievable to some
folk that God could hate.
They consider Him as
only a God of love.
The reason they have this
kind of reaction is the
result of following
37. deductive reasoning.
The major premise is that
God is love.
That is true.
The minor premise is that
love is the opposite of
hate, and that is also true.
38. Then the conclusion they
draw is that God cannot
hate anything, but that is
not true.
God is love, but He also
hates evil.
39. We can see this same
thing in our human
relationships.
40. You love your little girl,
but you hate the fever that
is racking her body.
41. You love your son, but
you hate the mad dog
with the frothing mouth
that comes into your yard
and attempts to bite him.
42. If you love your child,
you will hate the mad
dog.
43. As long as there is a
world of contrasts, a
fallen world in which sin
has entered, we will love
the right and hate the
wrong.
44. Or, on the other hand, if
you love sin, then you
will hate righteousness.
The Word of God tells us
to love the good and hate
the evil.
46. When we get to the Book
of Ecclesiastes, we find
that it says that there is
"A time to love, and a
time to hate..." (Eccl. 3:8).
47.
48.
49.
50. Now, in Proverbs, we find
that there are seven things
God hates.
This is His list:
“These six things doth the
Lord hate: yea, seven are
an abomination unto Him:
51. A proud look, a lying
tongue, and hands that
shed innocent blood,
An heart that deviseth
wicked imaginations, feet
that be swift in running to
mischief, a false witness
52. that speaketh lies, and he
that soweth discord
among brethren.”
Proverbs 6:16-19 KJV
53. God definitely says that
He hates these things, and
we ought to put them on
our "hate list" also.
54. This passage in Proverbs
isn't the first time God has
stated that He hates
something.
55. In Deuteronomy we
read:“Neither shall you
set up any image; which
the LORD your God
hates.”
Deuteronomy 16:22
King James 2000 Bible
56.
57. God hates any kind of
idol or anything that
would take His place in
our hearts.
58. God said to the early
church in the Book of
Revelation:
“you hate the deeds of
the Nicolaitans, which I
also hate.”
Revelation 2:6 NASB
59. God loves, but also God
hates some things.
Scripture adequately
states the case here in
Proverbs 6.
60. The number seven in the
Bible indicates not
perfection but
completeness so it is
saying that God has a
complete hatred of these
seven things.
61. They are things that
reveal the total depravity
and the utter degradation
of the human species.
God has gone on record
that He utterly hates these
seven things.
62. God denies the thesis of
liberal theology that He is
some sentimental and
senile old man who weeps
but never works, that He
simply shuts His eyes to
the sins of mankind and is
63. tolerant of evil, that He
forgives because He hasn't
the intestinal fortitude to
punish sin.
God says, "I love," but He
also says, "I hate."
64. The idea that we are to be
easy on the guilty is
widespread in our land
because we don't have the
courage to go through
with a strong program of
punishment.
65. That school of thought is
corrupting and wrecking
our society today.
God is willing to punish
the guilty.
God is not afraid of public
opinion.
66. God doesn't run from any
appearance of offending
men.
God is no coward.
God says that by no
means will He clear the
guilty.
71. (5) feet that run rapidly to
evil,
(6) a false witness who
utters lies,
(7) and one who spreads
strife among brothers
72. 1. “A proud look.” KJV
“Haughty eyes” NASB
The literal meaning is
eyes of loftiness.
It is the attitude that
overvalues self and
undervalues others.
73.
74.
75. This is pride.
It is that thought of the
heart, that little look and
that turn of the face, that
flash of the eye which
says you are better than
someone else.
76.
77. God says, "I hate it."
It is number one on His
list -- He puts it ahead of
murder and ahead of
drunkenness.
God hates the proud look.
78.
79. As you know, the first
overt act of sin in Heaven,
the original sIn, was
prIde.
“I” disease!
80. Isaiah 14:13-14 NASB
13 “But you (Lucifer) said
in your heart, ‘I will
ascend to heaven;
I will raise my throne
above the stars of God,
81. And I will sit on the
mount of assembly
In the recesses of the
north.
14 ‘I will ascend above the
heights of the clouds;
I will make myself like
83. Satan is the one who came
to Eve in the Garden of
Eden and said,"...you will
be like God..." (Genesis
3:5).
84.
85. It is quite interesting that
behind all psychological
disturbances and
psychosomatic disease
there is the trunk of tree
from which the
abnormality springs.
86. Do you know what that
is?
It is a lack of being a
complete personality.
Remember when we
studied holiness and it
means wholeness?
87. It is wanting to be
somebody important,
wanting certain status
symbols -- one of which is
independence of God.
It is wanting to be one's
own god.
88. It is making the little self
to be the big “I” –
to be god.
That is the reason a
salvation by works
appeals to men.
89. Little man likes to say,
"I'm going to earn my
own salvation.
I'll do it myself, and I
don't need You, God.
I certainly don't need to
have Your Son die for me.
90. When I come into Your
presence, I want You to
move over because I am
just as good as You are,
and I'm going to sit down
right beside You."
91. A work-salvation is the
result of folk who are
psychologically sick.
God resists the proud, but
He gives grace to the
humble.
92.
93.
94. In the beatitudes of the
Sermon on the Mount, the
Lord Jesus said,
"Blessed are the poor in
spirit: for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven"
(Matthew 5:3).
95. This is what the psalmist
says: "Lord, my heart is
not haughty, nor mine
eyes lofty: neither do I
exercise myself in great
matters, or in things too
high for me" (Ps 131:1).
96. We need to take the lowly
place and say,
"Oh God, I am weak.
I can't make it. I need
You."
97. One day J. Vernon Magee
saw a guy walk into a
group of young men.
He was a large,
swaggering, big baby boy;
that is what he was.
98. He wanted to be accepted
by his peers; so he walked
in, looked around, and
began to curse like a
sailor.
Magee thought,
“Poor little fellow!”
99.
100. What a poor little baby he
is, trying to make himself
acceptable with the other
fellows.
Why doesn't he simply go
before God and tell Him
the truth?
102. "Lord, my heart is not
haughty. I don't want to
make claims that are not
genuine. I don't have any
righteousness of my
own."
103. When you go to God for
His salvation, that is
when you become a real,
full-fledged personality
and that is the person He
is looking for:
104. Isaiah 66:2b NASB
2b “But to this one I will
look, to him who is
humble and contrite of
spirit, and who trembles
at My word.”
105. If you are willing to come
to God on that basis, God
will receive you.
He hates a proud look!
106. (1)Haughty eyes,
(2) a lying tongue,
(3) hands that shed
innocent blood,
(4) A heart that devises
wicked plans,
107. (5) feet that run rapidly to
evil,
(6) a false witness who
utters lies,
(7) and one who spreads
strife among brothers
108.
109.
110. 2. God hates a "lying
tongue."
Have you ever noticed
that there is far more said
throughout the Bible
about the abuse of the
tongue than is said about
111. the abuse of alcohol?
The abuse of the tongue is
something that affects all
languages and all races.
112. 6b “the tongue is set on
fire by Hell itself” James
3:6b
No wonder God put it in
a puddle of water!
113. Speaking in tongues is not
the only tongues
movement.
There is a big tongues
movement today and it is
the lying tongue.
How tragic that is!
114. The psalmist proclaimed,
"I said in my haste, all
men are liars" (Ps. 116:11).
"Deliver my soul, O Lord,
from lying lips, and from
a deceitful tongue"
(Psalm 120:2).
115. In David’s contrite sinner’s
prayer for pardon from
murder and adultery, he
said in
Psalm 51:6
6 “Behold, You desire truth
in the innermost being,”
116. God is the God of truth.
Jesus prayed:
"Into Thine hand I
commit My spirit: Thou
hast redeemed Me,
O Lord God of truth."
Psalm 31:5 & Luke 23:46
119. (1)Haughty eyes,
(2) a lying tongue,
(3) hands that shed
innocent blood,
(4) A heart that devises
wicked plans,
120. (5) feet that run rapidly to
evil,
(6) a false witness who
utters lies,
(7) and one who spreads
strife among brothers
121.
122. 3. The third thing God
hates is "hands that shed
innocent blood.”
A murderer is particularly
odious and objectionable
both to God and to man.
123. God says the murderer
should be punished
because he took that
which God said is sacred
-- the human life.
The popular idea today is
completely opposite.
124. After a man has been
killed the murderer is
brought to trial, then
suddenly the murderer's
life is considered to be
precious to our sick
society.
125. God says that human life
is precious and that when
a murderer kills a man, he
is to forfeit his own life.
That is the teaching of the
Word of God.
126. (1)Haughty eyes,
(2) a lying tongue,
(3) hands that shed
innocent blood,
(4) A heart that devises
wicked plans,
127. (5) feet that run rapidly to
evil,
(6) a false witness who
utters lies,
(7) and one who spreads
strife among brothers
128. 4. The fourth thing God
hates is "an heart that
deviseth wicked
imaginations“ KJV
“a heart that devises
wicked plans” NASB --
thoughts of iniquity.
131. The Lord Jesus said,
"For out of the heart
proceed evil thoughts,
murders, adulteries,
fornications, thefts, false
witness, blasphemies"
(Matthew 15:19).
132. It is an ugly brood that
comes out of the human
heart.
By the way, have you ever
confessed to God what
you have in your mind
and in your heart?
133. We all need to do that.
We need to be cleansed.
134. Psalm 51:10 NASB
10 Create in me a clean
heart, O God, and renew
a steadfast spirit within
me.
136. It includes the haughty
eyes, the lying tongues,
the hands that shed
innocent blood, the
deceitful heart, and the
feet, as we shall see next.
137. (1)Haughty eyes,
(2) a lying tongue,
(3) hands that shed
innocent blood,
(4) A heart that devises
wicked plans,
138. (5) feet that run rapidly to
evil,
(6) a false witness who
utters lies,
(7) and one who spreads
strife among brothers
139. 5. "Feet that be swift in
running to mischief “ KJV
“Feet that run rapidly to
evil” NASB
The heart blazes the trail
that the feet will follow.
Isaiah put it like this:
140. "Their feet run to evil, and
they make haste to shed
innocent blood: their
thoughts are thoughts of
iniquity; wasting and
destruction are in their
paths" (Isaiah 59:7).
142. (1)Haughty eyes,
(2) a lying tongue,
(3) hands that shed
innocent blood,
(4) A heart that devises
wicked plans,
143. (5) feet that run rapidly to
evil,
(6) a false witness who
utters lies,
(7) and one who spreads
strife among brothers
144.
145. 6. “A false witness that
speaketh lies” KJV
“A false witness who
utters lies” NASB
It is not an uncommon
thing today for people to
perjure themselves.
146.
147. It seems to be one of the
common sins of our time.
It is also a thing which
God hates.
148. (1)Haughty eyes,
(2) a lying tongue,
(3) hands that shed
innocent blood,
(4) A heart that devises
wicked plans,
149. (5) feet that run rapidly to
evil,
(6) a false witness who
utters lies,
(7) and one who spreads
strife among brothers
150. 7. "He that soweth discord
among brethren" KJV
“One who spreads strife
among brothers” NASB
There is a beatitude, given
by our Lord, that looks at
it from the positive side:
152. There are multitudes of
folk sowing discord, and
they are not all politically
motivated.
153. They are in your
neighborhood, and
chances are they are in
your church.
You may even have one in
your home, and there is a
possibility that he even
154. may be sitting where you
sit right now!
Causing trouble between
family members or
brothers in Christ or
fellow workers is
something that God hates.
155. This list of seven sins is
like a mirror.
We look into it, and we
squirm because we see
ourselves.
156. Take a good look at
yourself in this mirror of
the Word of God.
157. 7 THINGS GOD HATES:
(1)Haughty eyes,
(2) a lying tongue,
(3) hands that shed
innocent blood,
(4) a heart that devises
wicked plans,
158. (5) feet that run rapidly to
evil,
(6) a false witness who
utters lies,
(7) and one who spreads
strife among brothers
159. After you and I see
ourselves as we really are,
let us go to God and make
a confession of these
things.
160. Let us be honest with Him
and ask Him for His
cleansing.
161. What is the number one
thing?
The glory of God!
162.
163. My son, keep thy father's
commandment, and
forsake not the law of thy
mother:
Bind them continually
upon thine heart, and tie
them about thy neck.
164. When thou goest, it shall
lead thee; when thou
sleepest, it shall keep thee;
and when thou awakest, it
shall talk with thee
[Prov. 6:20-22].
165. The young man has
grown and has gone away
to school, but he is
reminded not to forget the
things that were taught
him by his father and his
mother.
166. The things He has learned
in the home are very
important.
He is to keep them
constantly before him.
167. For the commandment is
a lamp; and the law is
light; and reproofs of
instruction are the way of
life [Prov. 6:23].
—J. Vernon McGee's Thru
The Bible
168.
169. Proverbs Chapter 6
This chapter covers many
different subjects.
It starts with some advice
that is good for the
business world today, for
Christians or
170. non-Christians.
These are simply some
good business principles.
You see, God has given a
lot of good advice for all
mankind, the saved as
well as the unsaved.
172. Proverbs 6 NASB
Parental Counsel
1 My son, if you have
become surety for your
neighbor,
Have given a pledge for a
stranger,
173. 2 If you have been snared
with the words of your
mouth,
Have been caught with
the words of your mouth,
174. 3 Do this then, my son,
and deliver yourself;
Since you have come into
the hand of your
neighbor,
Go, humble yourself, and
importune your neighbor.
187. Thou art snared with the
words of thy mouth, thou
art taken with the words
of thy mouth [Prov. 6:1-2].
188. He mentions two things
which are good advice
any time.
Beware of signing a
friend's note.
And never become a
partner with a stranger.
189. The unsaved man can
follow this advice in his
business, and it will be
helpful to him.
The second verse would
indicate that the fellow
has been boasting.
190. Apparently one of the
reasons a man will co-sign
a note with another man
is that he wants to be the
big shot.
191. He wants to appear
outstanding in the
financial realm.
We are to beware of that.
192. Do this now, my son, and
deliver thyself, when thou
art come into the hand of
thy friend; go, humble
thyself, and make sure thy
friend [Prov. 6:3].
193. Don't be afraid to go to
him and get things
straightened out.
Be sure that you hold on
to your friends, and be
sure that you beware of
your enemies.
194. That is exactly what he is
saying here and will
repeat it in other places.
Give not sleep to thine
eyes, nor slumber to thine
eyelids.
195. Deliver thyself as a roe
from the hand of the
hunter, and as a bird from
the hand of the fowler
[Prov. 6:4-5].
196. Don't sleep on it; get the
thing straightened out.
You are just like a bird
caught in a trap if you
have signed a note.
That is the warning.
197. Now he will present the
positive side.
Not only should one be
prudent in what he does
in his business and
prudent in what he says
in the business world, but
198. he is also to learn
something from the ants.
Go to the ant, thou
sluggard; consider her
ways, and be wise:
Which having no guide,
overseer, or ruler,
199. provideth her meat in the
summer, and gathereth
her food in the harvest
[Prov. 6:6-8].
The little ant is quite a
teacher.
200. Aunt Ant can reveal great
truths to us.
One truth is that she is as
diligent in business as
anyone possibly can be.
201. This is something that the
child of God can learn
from the little ant.
202. The ant is busy doing
what is the most
important thing in her life
-- she is getting food for
the winter, caring for the
future, and she is busy
about it.
203. I think one of the great
sins among Christians
today is laziness, and
many of the lazy ones can
be found in full-time
Christian service.
204. All of us need to ask
ourselves what we do
with our spare time.
Do we read the Word of
God?
Do we study the Word of
God?
205. I think that laziness is one
of the curses of the
ministry today.
A young man came to me
and said, "I feel like I'm
through as a preacher.
206. I've been a pastor here at
this place for three years,
and I have run out of
sermons.
I feel like a dried-up well."
207. Of course, then he became
very pious,"I've spent a lot
of time in prayer and
meditation."
Well, I asked him, "How
much time do you spend
in the Word of God?
208. How much time do you
spend studying it?"
I couldn't get a very
definite answer from him,
but he inferred that he
spent less than an hour a
week in the study of the
209. Bible!
He was a great promoter,
always out doing
something while the
important business
remained undone.
210. I told him,"Unless you
change your ways, you
ought to get out of the
ministry.
It is a disgrace to go to the
pulpit on a Sunday
morning unprepared.
212. "Go to the ant, thou
sluggard; consider her
ways, and be wise."
How long wilt thou sleep,
O sluggard? when wilt
thou arise out of thy
sleep?
213. Yet a little sleep, a little
slumber, a little folding of
the hands to sleep:
So shall thy poverty come
as one that travelleth, and
thy want as an armed
man [Prov. 6:9-11].
215. The Wicked Man
(Proverbs 6:12-15)
We come now to a
description of a wicked
man, a son of Belial.
216. A naughty person, a
wicked man, walketh
with a froward mouth.
He winketh with his eyes,
he speaketh with his feet,
he teacheth with his
fingers [Prov. 6:12-13].
217. Have you ever noticed
this in a person?
Everything he does and
every gesture he makes is
suggestive.
Everything he says has a
filthy connotation.
218. There are Christians who
are borderline cases in this
respect.
I knew a preacher like
that, and I got away from
him years ago.
219. I have known some
laymen who are the same
way.
Everything they said had
a double meaning.
220. I know of a so-called
Christian group of folk
who, at their meetings,
tell jokes with a double
meaning.
There is always that little
suggestive thing in them.
221. This is something that
God is speaking against.
Frowardness is in his
heart, he deviseth
mischief continually; he
soweth discord.
224. Here is a person who is
supposed to be a child of
God, and yet every
movement of his body is
suggestive.
225. In my office I have a
picture of a man who has
meant a great deal to me.
He was not a great
preacher, but he was a
great man of God.
226. I have spent many hours
with that man in the past.
He always reminds me of
the pureness of speech.
Never have I heard him
say anything that was
suggestive or that had one
227. bit of smut in it.
His life was just as clear
and clean as the noonday
sun.
That is the type of men we
need today.
228. We don't need more of the
bright young fellows with
the latest thing in
haberdashery and the
latest haircut.
229. You see them eyeing the
girls even though they are
married.
Their wives cannot be
quite sure about them.
But we say, "My, they
have good personalities!"
230. May I say something to
you, and I am going to say
it very clearly.
We are loaded with folk in
Christian service today,
and we are getting
nowhere.
231. Do you know why not?
Because God is not
mocked.
"Be not deceived; God is
not mocked: for
whatsoever a man soweth,
that shall he also reap.
232. For he that soweth to his
flesh shall of the flesh
reap corruption; but he
that soweth to the Spirit
shall of the Spirit reap life
everlasting" (Gal. 6:7-8).
God is not fooled.
233. Our God demands a holy
life.
Do you know why?
Because He is holy.
He is that kind of God.
And that is the kind of
person God is going to be
234. interested in and bless.
Oh, we need to recognize
that we are dealing with a
holy God!
I have a wonderful
preacher friend who is in
what is known as the
235. holiness movement
because the emphasis is
on holiness of life.
I said to him one day,
"The criticism I have of
you folk is that you have
lost your holiness, and
236. you are the ones who
should be bearing down
on that for the benefit of
us who have gotten very
far from God."
237. My, what an emphasis is
needed on holy living
among God's people
today!
J. Vernon McGee's Thru
The Bible