In this chapter Paul addresses important matters such as understanding headship, head covering and the Lord's Table.
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Paul address two main issues (A)resolving disputes between believers and (B)overcoming sexual sin. These powerful truths will help us stay away from sexual sin.
1. Imagine yourself appearing before God. What will you do? …say? …feel? What would you change if you knew your appearance before God was today? How does your relationship with God now affect your appointment before Him eventually?
In this chapter Paul addresses important matters such as understanding headship, head covering and the Lord's Table.
For audio, slides, series archives and other free resources like daily devotions, TV programs, books etc., please visit our website https://apcwo.org or install our mobile app "All Peoples Church Bangalore" from the app store.
Paul address two main issues (A)resolving disputes between believers and (B)overcoming sexual sin. These powerful truths will help us stay away from sexual sin.
1. Imagine yourself appearing before God. What will you do? …say? …feel? What would you change if you knew your appearance before God was today? How does your relationship with God now affect your appointment before Him eventually?
Paul reveals to us what the grace of God has done for us as believers. He reveals the power of the Gospel, the message of the cross of Christ and points us to the way in which God works to display His power and wisdom through each of us, so that all of us make our boast in Him alone.
(Genesis 37:1-50:26) A Common Predetermination / A Common Rejection / A Common Humiliation / A Common Injustice / A Common Exaltation / A Common Grace / Mercy / A Common Purpose / -- AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 1/22/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
New Testament Survey no.8: John - Book of Revelation Clive Ashby
As part of the Course on the New Testament, Session 8 provides an overview of the writing of John in the Revelation he received of the End Times. (This is part of the New Testament Survey Course taught at Harare Theological College - 2016)
2 Corinthians 4, Veiled hinder; Jesus like a thief; Dominion Theology, Bindin...Valley Bible Fellowship
2 Corinthians Chapter 4, The gospel is veiled because Satan blinds unbelievers and hinders; God loves, protects, and wants people saved; Satan is “the god/ruler of this world”; Jesus will come like a thief; “Dominion Theology” and “Binding Satan” are unbiblical; Christ, the image of God; Christ “the Light”; The Lie, “God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle”; “eternal”
This is a slideshow of some of the prophecy illustrations from our website - http://SanctuaryofYeshua.wordpress.com.
You can go there to learn more about the Bible prophecies of Daniel and Revelation and about the Sanctuary, or Tabernacle. The fact that the Bible prophecies have been so accurately fulfilled by history shows that the prophecies which apply to the future will also be very exactly fulfilled. You will find much more about this o the website, as well as an illustrated timeline of all the prophecies in Daniel and Revelation so you can see visually how and when they were/are going to be fulfilled.
Dr. John Oakes is teaching a series of classes on the Book of Acts for the Singles ministry of the San Diego Church of Christ on Thursday evenings beginning September 3 at the Mission Center of Hope. Notes, power point and audio are attached.
Attached are notes and a power point for a 23 hour class on the Book of Hebrews given by Dr. John Oakes recently in Manila, Philippines. The recordings are now available in the ARS store.
Lesson 01 the purpose of the sanctuary palanji lungu
THE SANCTUARY HAS DEEP TRUTHS TO REVEAL,TO UNDERSTAND IT'S PURPOSE IS IMPORTANT.THIS PRESENTATION DEALS WITH A NUMBER OF THE PURPOSES WHY GOD GAVE US THE SANCTUARY TRUTH
Every natural thing is merely a manifestation of something spiritual. This set of slides explores the spirit realm and guidance for the spiritual warfare required of all born-again believers.
Mt 13:15 For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.'
10 Attributes of God Lesson 2 SovereigntyJerry Smith
This is a series of ten lessons on the attributes of God. These lessons are not meant for seminary study, but for the everyday believer who wants to gain a practical understanding of the subject for their own personal growth and reading; for small group bible studies, or for teaching in church.
Paul reveals to us what the grace of God has done for us as believers. He reveals the power of the Gospel, the message of the cross of Christ and points us to the way in which God works to display His power and wisdom through each of us, so that all of us make our boast in Him alone.
(Genesis 37:1-50:26) A Common Predetermination / A Common Rejection / A Common Humiliation / A Common Injustice / A Common Exaltation / A Common Grace / Mercy / A Common Purpose / -- AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 1/22/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
New Testament Survey no.8: John - Book of Revelation Clive Ashby
As part of the Course on the New Testament, Session 8 provides an overview of the writing of John in the Revelation he received of the End Times. (This is part of the New Testament Survey Course taught at Harare Theological College - 2016)
2 Corinthians 4, Veiled hinder; Jesus like a thief; Dominion Theology, Bindin...Valley Bible Fellowship
2 Corinthians Chapter 4, The gospel is veiled because Satan blinds unbelievers and hinders; God loves, protects, and wants people saved; Satan is “the god/ruler of this world”; Jesus will come like a thief; “Dominion Theology” and “Binding Satan” are unbiblical; Christ, the image of God; Christ “the Light”; The Lie, “God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle”; “eternal”
This is a slideshow of some of the prophecy illustrations from our website - http://SanctuaryofYeshua.wordpress.com.
You can go there to learn more about the Bible prophecies of Daniel and Revelation and about the Sanctuary, or Tabernacle. The fact that the Bible prophecies have been so accurately fulfilled by history shows that the prophecies which apply to the future will also be very exactly fulfilled. You will find much more about this o the website, as well as an illustrated timeline of all the prophecies in Daniel and Revelation so you can see visually how and when they were/are going to be fulfilled.
Dr. John Oakes is teaching a series of classes on the Book of Acts for the Singles ministry of the San Diego Church of Christ on Thursday evenings beginning September 3 at the Mission Center of Hope. Notes, power point and audio are attached.
Attached are notes and a power point for a 23 hour class on the Book of Hebrews given by Dr. John Oakes recently in Manila, Philippines. The recordings are now available in the ARS store.
Lesson 01 the purpose of the sanctuary palanji lungu
THE SANCTUARY HAS DEEP TRUTHS TO REVEAL,TO UNDERSTAND IT'S PURPOSE IS IMPORTANT.THIS PRESENTATION DEALS WITH A NUMBER OF THE PURPOSES WHY GOD GAVE US THE SANCTUARY TRUTH
Every natural thing is merely a manifestation of something spiritual. This set of slides explores the spirit realm and guidance for the spiritual warfare required of all born-again believers.
Mt 13:15 For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.'
10 Attributes of God Lesson 2 SovereigntyJerry Smith
This is a series of ten lessons on the attributes of God. These lessons are not meant for seminary study, but for the everyday believer who wants to gain a practical understanding of the subject for their own personal growth and reading; for small group bible studies, or for teaching in church.
Wagner Health & Care runs medical prevention resorts, day care centers and rehabilitation clinics in Austria, Dubai and Shanghai. Different kinds of rehabilitations are offered:
• Orthopaedic rehabilitation
• Diabetes rehabilitation
• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Neurology rehabilitation
• Oncology rehabilitation
• Cardiology rehabilitation
Advanced IT and Cyber Security for Your BusinessInfopulse
Infopulse delivers advanced IT and cyber security and data protection services, ensuring financial, technical and strategic benefits for your business. Check out the presentation to learn more.
Продвижение в социальных сетях для интернет-магазина ювелирных изделий «ЯРКО»: Instagram, Facebook, ВКонтакте.
Что было сделано? Анализ конкурентов, оформление страниц, составление контент-плана под каждую социальную сеть: информационные, образовательные, коммерческие, развлекательные посты, интерактивные рубрики.
Продвижение с помощью конкурсов, таргетированная реклама.
Методы и подходы из семейства гибких методологий уже прочно укрепились в нашем лексиконе. В тоже время, по прежнему многим компаниям не хватает фундаментальной трансформации стиля мышления. Трансформации, необходимой, чтобы действительно «стать» гибкими, а не просто «делать» какие-то практики.
Мы поговорим немного о том, что двигает компании к таким трансформациям. Рассмотрим как могут проходить трансформации компаний. И обсудим несколько публично известных кейсов, а также примеры из моей практики.
Этот рассказ никоем образом не претендует на полноту обзора, скорее имеет практический фокус, основанный на моем семилетнем опыте трансформации компаний.
There are a lot of talks and stories about Agile methods such as Scrum, Kanban, and XP. They certainly work for individual teams.
And what would you do if you have a lot of teams in the company, or if you have a big product, which requires interaction between many teams for success?
There are successful examples of scaling using Agile and Lean principles for the last 5 or more years.
During the lecture, I talk about the principles and practices based behind the scale. Also, I demonstrate how it works using the example of our company.
Agile is still the buzz-word. It has proven to work for teams.
What will you do when you have a lot of teams in the same company, or if you have a big product, which requires interaction between many teams to success?
For the last 5 or more years there are successful examples of scaling using Agile and Lean principles.
During the lecture, I talk about the principles and practices behind the scaling. Also, I demonstrate how it works.
Optimasi Social Media Facebook Instagram untuk Berbisnis OnlineAnjrah Susanto
Anjrah ari susanto diminta memaparkan mengenai Optimasi Social Media untuk Berbisnis Online bagi para pemula. maka silakan bisa dicermati slidenya. Semoga bermanfaat.
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Optimasi Social untuk berbisnis online. Optimasi Facebook untuk Jualan online. Optimasi Slideshare untuk Jualan Online.
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Как оценить эффективность каналов привлечения трафика на сайтNetpeak
Презентация с вебинара в школе интернет-маркетинга «Топ Эксперт»
Докладчик: Алексей Данилин — Analytics Strategist, Netpeak.
Запись вебинара: http://bit.ly/2j7s8Pz
The talk about Agile mindset, how did we get there, what paradigms shift had lead to bringing Agility as the primary driving principles for software development.
This talk includes an example of a product company that had built and organized with Agile principles in mind.
Also, there is a piece of advice for companies that are doing development on demand or professional services.
2 Corinthians 11;4-33, A Different Jesus; Work Unto The Lord; Disguised Decei...Valley Bible Fellowship
2 Corinthians Chapter 11;4-33, A Different Jesus; Work Unto The Lord; Disguised Deceivers Poisoned Their Minds; Take The Bible Seriously, And Literally
2 Corinthians 1, Comfort; Prosperity Affliction; Because You Prayed; OSAS, He...Valley Bible Fellowship
2 Corinthians Chapter 1, Paul’s Most Personal Epistle; The Comfort Book; The Church of God; Who Is “the God of all comfort”?; Prosperity And Affliction; Because You Prayed; OSAS, He Is Able; Once Saved Always Saved
2 Corinthians 6, Grace received in vain?; day of salvation, Don't Wait; Give ...Valley Bible Fellowship
2 Corinthians Chapter 6, Can God's grace be received in vain?; Today is the day of salvation!, Don't Wait; Give No Offense; Mingling With But Not Bound (unequally yoked) Together With Unbelievers; The Third Temple
Acts 5, The Personhood of the Holy Spirit, The scariest NT chapter, Satan can...Valley Bible Fellowship
Acts Chapter 5, The Personhood of the Holy Spirit, Is the Holy Spirit an impersonal force?, The scariest NT chapter, Satan can fill the heart, lying is sin, Gamaliel, rejoice in suffering, Psalm 110
1 Corinthians 12, Gifts Of God OT; 4 Periods of Miracles; Indwelling Baptism ...Valley Bible Fellowship
1 Corinthians Chapter 12, Spiritual Things; The Gifts Of God Begins In The OT; Only 4 Periods of Miracles; The Holy Spirit Indwells Every Believer; “other tongues”?; Baptism Of The Holy Spirit; Cessationist, Cessationism
Acts 15, Clean hearts, after this meta tauta, 1st church council soteriology,...Valley Bible Fellowship
Acts Chapter 15, Clean Hearts, After this meta tauta, 1st church council soteriology, purified by faith, millennium, Rapture, Seeks After God, fornication porneia, eat anything diet, meat sacrificed to idols, don’t stumble brothers, living in sin, Common Law Marriage, disagreements
Romans 10, The Word (gospel) is near to all, offered to all. Whosoever calls ...Valley Bible Fellowship
Romans Chapter 10, The Word (gospel) is near to all and offered to all. Whosoever calls will be saved. Most won't listen. Prayer For Unbelievers; Evangelistic Praying; Religious Zeal; What must be believed to save? Why Doesn’t God Save Everyone
Galatians 2, Justified freely; Law vs. Grace; No one can keep the Law; Peter ...Valley Bible Fellowship
Galatians Chapter 2, We are justified freely; Law vs. Grace; Freedom in Christ or Slaves; No one can keep the Law; Peter was opposed to his face; Peter was wrong again; Peter was not the 1st. Pope; Peter was not in Rome; Public critique/rebuke
1 Corinthians 10;11-33, Scripture is example; OT NT Bible Cross References; L...Valley Bible Fellowship
1 Corinthians Chapter 10:11-33, All Scripture Was Written For Our Learning; OT NT Bible Cross References; Love Help One Another; “the way of escape”; Idolatry, Worship, Or Veneration In RCC?
The Unity of Christ’s body the church, How can a loving God allow evil, dead in your sins, the ruler of the air, The god of this age the devil, an act of God or the devil, by nature children of wrath, His great love, saved by faith or grace, what is grace, fellow citizens with God's people
1 Corinthians 1;13-31, Good Bad Division; Baptism For Salvation?; Saved By?; ...Valley Bible Fellowship
1 Corinthians Chapter 1;13-31, There Is Good And Bad Division; Is Baptism Necessary For Salvation?; Saved By What?; The Christians Job?; Chloe a Biblical matriarch; Not To Baptize; Preach The Word; sophia logou, wisdom of words; IHOP, NAR; foolishness; “logos”
Romans Chapter 14, In Essentials Unity, In Non-Essentials Liberty, In All Things Charity
faith; weak in the faith; Legalism; Judging Others; the Lord is able; Bema Seat of Christian Judgment; at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW; Stumble
Romans 8;1-18, In Christ, Fleshly Walking, Please God, God in you, Spirit Led...Valley Bible Fellowship
Romans Chapter 8;1-18, No Condemnation In Christ; The Law Of Christ; Our Freedom In Christ; No Fleshly Walking, Please God; God dwells in you; Who Raised Jesus From The Dead; Led By The Spirit; Who are the “sons of God”?; Is God My Friend?; Christians are “heirs of God”; Heaven Is Beyond Your Expectations
Acts Chapters 10-11;18, Cornelius, trance ekstasis, vision horama, vegetarianism, Seventh Day Adventists, diets, three times, the disciples were human, everyone who believes in him, Limited Unlimited atonement, at the beginning
Similar to 1 Corinthians 2, Heaven; Illumination Of The Holy Spirit; Mature; “mystery” [μυστήριον musterion]; Holy Spirit’s Ministry (20)
Christians And The Law; Ten Commandments; Law Of Christ; Liberty Not License;...Valley Bible Fellowship
What Is the Christians Relationship To The Law; Christians And The Law; The Ten Commandments; The Law Of Christ; Liberty Is Not License; Law of love; Legalism Versus Antinomianism; Sanctification Is Not By Law
God the holy spirit creates the 1st. christians and the church, Acts Chapter ...Valley Bible Fellowship
God Creates The Church; What Is “born again”?; Will spiritual, religious, people make it to heaven?; What Must We Do To Be Saved?; Acts Chapter 2;1-22, John 3:1-18, Matthew 7:21-23, Ezekiel 36:26, Acts 10
What did Jesus mean when He said that this generation would not pass away? in...Valley Bible Fellowship
What did Jesus mean when He said that “this generation” would not pass away? in Matthew 24;32-51; Preterist View, Preterism; The “Fig tree” is Israel; “this genea”; genealogy; The Jews will be hated by all nations; The Jews Will Survive; Regathering Verses
Galatians 3, Seed, Children Of is To Be Like; Are Christians Spiritual Jews, ...Valley Bible Fellowship
Galatians Chapter 3, Abraham’s Simple Faith Credited As Righteousness; Seed Not Seeds; All Nations Are Blessed by Abraham; The Law Was A Tutor To Lead Us To Christ; “sons of God”= Direct Creations Of God; Equal and One in Christ; Are Christians Spiritual Jews?; hanged on a tree; redemption salvation, redeemed, The Redeemer
What did Jesus mean when He said that “this generation” would not pass away? ...Valley Bible Fellowship
What did Jesus mean when He said that “this generation” would not pass away? in Matthew 24;32-51; Preterist View, Preterism; The “Fig tree” is Israel; “this genea”; genealogy; The Jews you will be hated by all nations; The Jews Will Survive; Regathering Verses, Olivette Discourse
Galatians 1, Jesus rescues from “this present evil age”; Another Jesus, A Different Gospel, A Distorted Gospel; Anathema, accursed, condemned to hell; Arabia, Pella, Jordan; James, The Lord's Brother, adelphos not Cousin anepsios
1 Samuel Chapters 25-31, Rejecting God and His Revelation Is Irrational; Athe...Valley Bible Fellowship
1 Samuel Chapters 25-31, Rejecting God and His Revelation Is Irrational; Atheism; Ghosts; Channeling Demons; Necromancy, communicating with the dead; witchcraft, sorcery, black magic, or Wicca
1 Samuel 21-24, Insane, Five Loaves; David’s Parents protected by Jordan; Cit...Valley Bible Fellowship
1 Samuel Chapters 21-24, Insane, Five Loaves And Two Fish; David’s Parents were protected by Jordan; City Gates; En Gedi and the Dead Sea; Who Shapes Our Conscience?; Do Not Speak Evil
1 Samuel 18-20, Jonathan/David Covenant; Jealousy Envy; “an evil spirit from ...Valley Bible Fellowship
1 Samuel Chapters 18-20, Jonathan/David Covenant; Jealousy/Envy; “an evil spirit from God”; 16 Ways to Find a Wife According to the Bible; Household Idols “teraphim”; Bible Lies/Liars; Naked Prophets; Digital Code
1 Samuel 1-4, Shiloh; LORD Sabbaoth, LORD Of Hosts; Praying; Our God “Rock”; ...Valley Bible Fellowship
1 Samuel Chapters 1-4, Shiloh; Who Is The LORD Sabbaoth, The LORD Of Hosts?; Praying; Our God “Rock”; Knowing The Lord; A Negative sign Or A False sign To You; Seeing God; The Ark of the Covenant
2 Corinthians 12/12-13/14, Cessation, signs, wonders and miracles mark apostl...Valley Bible Fellowship
2 Corinthians Chapter 12/12-13/14, The Signs Of A True Apostle; Miraculous Signs And Wonders Confirmed The Apostle’s Message; Christ In You, But Not In Jehovah Witnesses; God Disciplines Us; Examine Yourselves; Cessation; Signs, Wonders And Miracles; Cessationism
2 Corinthians Chapter 12:1-11, Raptured, caught up, harpazo; Paradise, Sheol; Third Heaven; Abraham’s bosom; Paul prayed but was not healed; Be contented; Strength of mind and spirit
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptx
1 Corinthians 2, Heaven; Illumination Of The Holy Spirit; Mature; “mystery” [μυστήριον musterion]; Holy Spirit’s Ministry
1. 1 Corinthians 2
Carnal Church Correction
Getting our practice like our position
Heaven; Illumination; Mature?;
“mystery” [μυστήριον musterion];
The Holy Spirit’s Work/Ministry;
Illumination Of The Holy Spirit;
Yosemite 2016, DLK
2. BIBLE IN FIVE
Pastor Dave Kooyers
Valley Bible Fellowship
Box 433
Boonville CA 95415
http://www.slideshare.net/dkooyers
www.ValleyBibleFellowship.org
(707) 895-2325
God bless you as you examine His Word,
Your servant in Christ, 2Cor. 4:5
These Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are provided "for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ"
(Ephesians 4:12-15). To help Christians to "to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ." So that "we are no longer...tossed here and
there...by every wind of doctrine." They may be downloaded and modified free of charge.
Matthew 10:8 …Freely you received, freely give.
3. Let’s read 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Not Man's Wisdom
But
Gods Power
• We might say “he is a powerful speaker” Paul
would say “that is nothing but “the wisdom of
men”
3
4. 1 Corinthians 2:1
“…I came to you…”
• NAU 1 Corinthians 2:1 And when I came to you,
brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or
of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God.
• NAU Acts 18:1 After these things he left Athens and
went to Corinth. 2 And he found a Jew named Aquila, a
native of Pontus, having recently come from Italy with
his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all
the Jews to leave Rome. He came to them, 3 and
because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them
and they were working, for by trade they were tent-
makers.
4
5. 1 Corinthians 2:1
“…I came to you…”
• NAU Acts 18:8 Crispus, the leader of the synagogue,
believed in the Lord with all his household, and
many of the Corinthians when they heard were
believing and being baptized…11 And he settled
there a year and six months, teaching the word of
God among them.
• NAU 1 Corinthians 1:14 I thank God that I baptized
none of you except Crispus and Gaius,
• These sinful Corinthians believed, were baptized,
and were taught by Paul for 18 months.
5
6. 1 Corinthians 2:5, Your Faith
• NAU 1 Corinthians 2:5 so that your faith would
not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power
of God.
• So, “your faith” always has an object, it can be
good or bad, depending upon the object.
• NAU Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned
by God about things not yet seen, in reverence
prepared an ark for the salvation of his
household… 8 By faith Abraham, when he was
called, obeyed by going out to a place which he
was to receive for an inheritance; and he went
out… 11 By faith even Sarah herself received ability
to conceive…
7. 1 Cor. 2:5, “your
faith"
• NAU 1 Corinthians
2:5 so that your faith
would not rest on
the wisdom of men,
but on the power of
God.
• Faith is only as good
as its object
9. Let’s read 1 Corinthians 2:6-10
The Mature Spiritual Man Gets
God's Wisdom
• The cross was a mystery that is now revealed
9
10. 1 Corinthians 2:6, Speak Wisdom
• NAU 1 Corinthians 2:6 Yet we do speak
wisdom among those who are mature; a
wisdom, however, not of this age nor of the
rulers of this age, who are passing away;
• Paul customized, and fitted, his message to be
appropriate for each audience.
• “Too many folks spend their lives aging rather
than maturing.” Unknown
11. 1 Corinthians 2:6, Mature?
• NAU Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the
mature, who because of practice have their
senses trained to discern good and evil.
• NAU Ephesians 4:13 until we all attain to the
unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the
Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure
of the stature which belongs to the fullness of
Christ.
12. 1 Corinthians 2:6, Mature?
• NAU Hebrews 6:1 Therefore leaving the
elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press
on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of
repentance from dead works and of faith toward
God,
• Charles Swindoll said, “I’ve never met anyone who
became instantly mature. It’s a painstaking process
that God takes us through, and it includes such
things as waiting, failing, losing, and being
misunderstood–each calling for extra doses of
perseverance.”
13. 1 Corinthians 2:7, “mystery”
• NAU 1 Corinthians 2:7 but we speak God's
wisdom in a mystery [μυστήριον musterion], the
hidden wisdom which God predestined before
the ages to our glory;
• The Bible’s use of the word “mystery [μυστήριον
musterion]” is not like the English word “mystery”.
In Scripture it means something that before
was completely unknown, that is now being
completely revealed.
14. 1 Corinthians 2:7, Speaking With Love
• NAU 1 Corinthians 2:7 but we speak God's
wisdom …
• James 1:19 This you know, my beloved
brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear,
slow to speak and slow to anger;
• “The three essential rules when speaking of
others are: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it
necessary?” Unknown
15. 1 Cor. 2:8, Q. Does Satan see the future as God does
and if so is he just trying to change it?
• gracethrufaith.com, “A. I believe Satan is aware of the future as
it’s been revealed in the Bible. By his ongoing efforts, it’s clear he
thinks he can thwart the will of God and change the future. When
he’s expelled from Heaven, as explained in Rev. 12:7-12, he will
know he has but a little time to accomplish his main objective
which is to prevent the remnant of Israel from petitioning the
Lord’s return. If he can do that then Earth will be his by default.
According to Hosea 5:15-6:3, his persecution of the Jews during
the Great Tribulation will actually prompt their decision to turn to
the Lord for help. This will bring about the 2nd Coming, putting
Satan’s great plan to naught. The very strategy he thinks will bring
him victory will result in his defeat.
• This will be the second time the Lord will turn what Satan expects
to be a big victory into utter defeat. It happened at the cross as
well. 1 Cor. 2:8 tells us that if the demonic powers had known
what Jesus was going to accomplish on the cross they would have
tried to prevent the crucifixion.”
• http://gracethrufaith.com/ask-a-bible-teacher/satans-strategy/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Gracethrufaith+%28GraceThruFaith%29
17. 1 Corinthians 2:9
Now or Future?
• NAU 1 Corinthians 2:9 but just as it is written,
"THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR
HAS NOT HEARD, AND which HAVE NOT
ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN, ALL THAT GOD
HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM.”
• We use this verse a lot to describe the fact
that we can't fully understand what heaven
will be like.
• But is it limited to the future?
17
19. 1 Corinthians 2:9, Christ is there
• We may not fully understand what heaven will
be like, but we know it will be better than our
wildest dreams, because we know who will be
there.
• Charles Kingsley said, “It is not darkness you
are going to, for God is Light. It is not lonely,
for Christ is with you. It is not unknown
country, for Christ is there.”
20. 1 Corinthians 2:9, Heaven on Earth
• 1 Corinthians 2:9… ALL THAT GOD HAS
PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM."
• 2 Corinthians 5:2 For indeed in this house we
groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling
from heaven,
• Sandra Cox tells that, “While leaving our small-
town carnival, our sons, ages six and two, were
walking hand-in-hand behind my husband and
me. We overheard Tyler tell his younger
brother, Cory,
• “This is what heaven is like—except it's free!”
22. 1 Corinthians 2:9, Heaven in Heaven
• 1 Corinthians 2:9… ALL THAT GOD HAS
PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM."
• NAU 2 Timothy 4:8 in the future there is laid
up for me the crown of righteousness, which
the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me
on that day; and not only to me, but also to all
who have loved His appearing.
24. 1 Corinthians 2:10, The Spirit’s Work
• NAU 1 Corinthians 2:10 For to us God
revealed them through the Spirit; for the Spirit
searches all things, even the depths of God.
• The Spirit reveals, and searches all things.
25. 1 Cor. 2:9-13 Some Of The Various Aspects Of The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit
In The Believers Life, by Hal Molloy, Holly Hills Bible Church
• Some Of The Various Aspects Of The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit In The Believers Life
•
•
• 1. The Spirit dwells in believers. Jn. 14:6; Rom. 5:5; 8:9: 1 Cor. 3:16
•
• 2. The Spirit gives believers access to the Father. Ephesians 2:18
•
• 3. The Spirit has fellowship with believers. 2 Cor. 13:14; Phil. 2:1; 1 John 4:13
•
• 4. The Spirit teaches believers. 1 John 2:20, 27; 1 Cor. 2:13
•
• The Spirit reveals the glory of Christ to believers. 1 Cor. 2:9-13; John 16:13-15
• 6. The Spirit transforms believers. 2 Cor 3:18; John 17:24; Eph. 2:6, 7
• 7. The Spirit manifests his fruit through believers. Galatians 5:22, 23; John 15:5
•
• 8. The Spirit gifts every believer for ministry. 1 Cor. 12:7,11,27; Eph. 4:7,8,11,12
•
• 9. The Spirit empowers believers. Acts 1:8; Ephesians 3:18
•
• 10. The Spirit fills believers. Acts 2:4; Ephesians
5:18
•
• 11. The Spirit desires against believers' sin nature. Galatians 5:17; Romans 8:13
•
• 12. The Spirit controls the mind of the new man. Romans 8:5, 6; Phil. 2:5
•
• 13. The Spirit frees believers. Romans 8:2; 2 Cor.
3:17
•
• 14. The Spirit guides believers. Rom. 8:14; Galatians 5:18, 25
•
• 15. The Spirit intercedes in prayer for the believer. Rom. 8:26, 27; Eph. 6:18; Phil 3:3
•
• 16. The Spirit is God's guarantee of his promises to the believer. 2 Cor. 5:5; Eph. 1:13,14
•
• 17. The Spirit is the agent in the believer's sanctification. 2 Thess. 2:13,14; Rom. 15:16
•
• 18. The Spirit assures believers. Romans 8:16; 1 John 4:13
•
• 19. The Spirit glorifies Christ through believers. John 16:13,14; 1 Cor. 12:3
•
• 20. The Spirit can be grieved & quenched by the believer. Eph. 4:30; 1 Thess. 5:19
•
• 21. The Spirit is the means by which a believer walks. Galatians 3:2,3; 5:16
•
• The Spirit perfects the believer. Galatians 3:3
27. 1 Corinthians 2:10-15, bible.org
Illumination Of The Holy Spirit
• “….II. Illumination
• Anyone who reads the Scripture can see the words and study the facts like any other literature. But the Bible is unique in that God inspired it to teach us
ad change our life (2 Timothy 3:16). God was at work in producing the texts of scripture and He is also at work in the mind of the believer who reads it
and desires God to use it to affect his life. The Holy Spirit who indwells all believers (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:13) is active in this process which is
sometimes called illumination. Illumination is necessary for the Bible to change lives.
• A. Definition: The ministry of the Holy Spirit helping the believer to understand and apply the truth of the Bible (Charles Ryrie).
• B. Description
• 1. Illumination is the work of the Holy Spirit (John 16:12-15; 1 Corinthians 2:10; 1 John 2:27).
• 2. Illumination is the Holy Spirit’s work in believers (1 Corinthians 2:10-15; Ephesians 1:18) and not in some mystical power of the words of scripture.
• 3. In illumination, the Holy Spirit will use our study and meditation, not only to help us understand scripture, but to apply it to our lives.
• 4. The Bible reader’s accuracy, honesty and spiritual life can all affect the Spirit’s ministry of illumination (1 Corinthians 3:1-3).
• 5. The Spirit uses those with the gift of teaching/exhortation to help in the process of illumination (Ephesians 4:11-13; Romans 12:7).
• So when we read and study scripture, it is important to consciously remember the Holy Spirit’s “illuminating” ministry in our life and to ask God to teach
us. Illumination does not guarantee that we will always interpret/understand scripture accurately. God uses our skill, knowledge and integrity as well.
• III. Application
• It has often been said that “a passage has one interpretation but many applications.” In other words, there is only one true meaning. God doesn’t “speak
out the both sides of His mouth” and mean two different things at once (Example: Ephesians 4:25 means “Don’t tell a lie”). But the applications are
many (Examples: Tell the truth on tax forms, to your spouse, to your boss, etc.).
• A. Key Passages
• 1. James 1:22-25
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (v.22- NIV).
• 2. Titus 1:1
“…The knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness” (NIV).
• B. The Process of Application
• 1. Meditate on the scripture.
• Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 1:1,2 tell us to “meditate” on the word of God “day and night. The process of spiritual growth involves “thinking biblically”. We
must reprogram our minds to see our life and choices from God’s perspective. A rushed 3-minute scripture reading or devotional book doesn’t amount
to much meditation and reprogramming time. Memorizing scripture is a great way to allow God’s truth to “soak in” (Psalm 119:11)
• 2. Relate the meaning to myself.
• Once we know the biblical principle, we must relate it somehow to our own life. To do that we must understand our own needs and weaknesses (1
Timothy 4:16; Romans 12:3). We must be honest and ask God to “search our heart” (Psalm 139:23,24). It’s easy to apply scripture to sinners around us
but harder to explore our own areas of need. Our spouse, children and friends can probably help. How do they think I need to apply this principle?
• 3. Practice the truth
• This is the action step. This is where we actually change our thinking or behavior based on God’s word. God intends for us to “be transformed by the
renewing of our mind” (Romans 12:2).
• The step of practicing truth requires the Holy Spirit’s power. Once we know what to think or what to do differently, we must consciously ask for God’s
help and then step out in obedience depending on the power of the Holy Spirit within us. That’s what it means to “walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:16)
and “be filled by the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18).
• Related Topics: Bibliology (The Written Word), Spiritual Life…”
• https://bible.org/seriespage/interpretation-illumination-and-application
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follows after the THE END slide.
28. Illumination Of The Holy Spirit bible.org
• “….II. Illumination
• “Anyone who reads the Scripture can see the
words and study the facts like any other
literature. But the Bible is unique in that God
inspired it to teach us and change our life (2
Timothy 3:16). God was at work in producing the
texts of scripture and He is also at work in the
mind of the believer who reads it and desires God
to use it to affect his life. The Holy Spirit who
indwells all believers (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians
12:13) is active in this process which is sometimes
called illumination. Illumination is necessary for
the Bible to change lives….”• https://bible.org/seriespage/interpretation-illumination-and-application
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29. Illumination Of The Holy Spirit
• When the unregenerate, unsaved, unbeliever,
reads the Bible it's kind of like looking at a
regular photograph. “Just the facts ma’am.”
Just historical words on a page.
• However, when the believer, someone
indwelled by the Holy Spirit, with the Holy
Spirit abiding in them, the Spirit of truth
illuminating the text, it's more like looking at a
three dimensional photograph, or or a
hologram. The Holy Spirit who wrote the
words illumines our hearts into sync with His
words.
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30. Let’s read 1 Corinthians 2:11-16
Not Man's Spirit
But
Gods Spirit
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32. 1 Corinthians 2:12, The Spirit’s Work
• NAU 1 Corinthians 2:12 Now we have
received, not the spirit of the world, but the
Spirit who is from God, so that we may know
the things freely given [past tense] to us by God,
• God will illumine the Scriptures that have been
given, so that we might know them.
33. Pastor Jack, First Baptist of Redlands California, #12 The Holy Spirit And The Believers Walk
34. Pastor Jack, First Baptist of Redlands California, #12 The Holy Spirit And The Believers Walk
35. 1 Cor. 2:14, gracethrufaith.com
Understanding The Things Of God
• “Q. …is the natural man just the flesh in every man or actual unbelievers and
second, what exactly are the “things of God” in view here? I know many
unbelievers with quite pronounced academic backgrounds who
“understand” the Bible… Is Paul saying that a non-Christian is completely
incapable of understanding the Word of God?
• A. If you read the verses preceding 1 Cor. 2:14 you can see that the “things
of God” are the thoughts behind the words God had His servants write.
Unbelievers may know a lot about what the Bible says, but they don’t
understand what it means because they don’t have the benefit of this
background. They don’t have God’s perspective. As Paul said, the person
without the Holy Spirit thinks the things that come from the Spirit of God are
foolishness I believe he meant this as having general application. For
example, in all the years I attended church before becoming a believer the
Bible never made sense to me. But as soon as I was born again it began
making such perfect sense that I was surprised I had not understood it
before. Others have confirmed this with their own
experiences. Understanding the things of God is one of the first benefits
available to a new believer.”
• http://gracethrufaith.com/ask-a-bible-teacher/understanding-things-god/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Gracethrufaith+%28GraceThruFaith%29
37. 1 Corinthians 2:10-15, bible.org
Illumination Of The Holy Spirit
• “….II. Illumination
• Anyone who reads the Scripture can see the words and study the facts like any other literature. But the Bible is unique in that God inspired it to teach us
ad change our life (2 Timothy 3:16). God was at work in producing the texts of scripture and He is also at work in the mind of the believer who reads it
and desires God to use it to affect his life. The Holy Spirit who indwells all believers (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:13) is active in this process which is
sometimes called illumination. Illumination is necessary for the Bible to change lives.
• A. Definition: The ministry of the Holy Spirit helping the believer to understand and apply the truth of the Bible (Charles Ryrie).
• B. Description
• 1. Illumination is the work of the Holy Spirit (John 16:12-15; 1 Corinthians 2:10; 1 John 2:27).
• 2. Illumination is the Holy Spirit’s work in believers (1 Corinthians 2:10-15; Ephesians 1:18) and not in some mystical power of the words of scripture.
• 3. In illumination, the Holy Spirit will use our study and meditation, not only to help us understand scripture, but to apply it to our lives.
• 4. The Bible reader’s accuracy, honesty and spiritual life can all affect the Spirit’s ministry of illumination (1 Corinthians 3:1-3).
• 5. The Spirit uses those with the gift of teaching/exhortation to help in the process of illumination (Ephesians 4:11-13; Romans 12:7).
• So when we read and study scripture, it is important to consciously remember the Holy Spirit’s “illuminating” ministry in our life and to ask God to teach
us. Illumination does not guarantee that we will always interpret/understand scripture accurately. God uses our skill, knowledge and integrity as well.
• III. Application
• It has often been said that “a passage has one interpretation but many applications.” In other words, there is only one true meaning. God doesn’t “speak
out the both sides of His mouth” and mean two different things at once (Example: Ephesians 4:25 means “Don’t tell a lie”). But the applications are
many (Examples: Tell the truth on tax forms, to your spouse, to your boss, etc.).
• A. Key Passages
• 1. James 1:22-25
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (v.22- NIV).
• 2. Titus 1:1
“…The knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness” (NIV).
• B. The Process of Application
• 1. Meditate on the scripture.
• Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 1:1,2 tell us to “meditate” on the word of God “day and night. The process of spiritual growth involves “thinking biblically”. We
must reprogram our minds to see our life and choices from God’s perspective. A rushed 3-minute scripture reading or devotional book doesn’t amount
to much meditation and reprogramming time. Memorizing scripture is a great way to allow God’s truth to “soak in” (Psalm 119:11)
• 2. Relate the meaning to myself.
• Once we know the biblical principle, we must relate it somehow to our own life. To do that we must understand our own needs and weaknesses (1
Timothy 4:16; Romans 12:3). We must be honest and ask God to “search our heart” (Psalm 139:23,24). It’s easy to apply scripture to sinners around us
but harder to explore our own areas of need. Our spouse, children and friends can probably help. How do they think I need to apply this principle?
• 3. Practice the truth
• This is the action step. This is where we actually change our thinking or behavior based on God’s word. God intends for us to “be transformed by the
renewing of our mind” (Romans 12:2).
• The step of practicing truth requires the Holy Spirit’s power. Once we know what to think or what to do differently, we must consciously ask for God’s
help and then step out in obedience depending on the power of the Holy Spirit within us. That’s what it means to “walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:16)
and “be filled by the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18).
• Related Topics: Bibliology (The Written Word), Spiritual Life…”
• https://bible.org/seriespage/interpretation-illumination-and-application
38. Daniel 9:21, 10:12-13, How far away is
heaven?
• How far away is heaven? It is not so far as
some imagine. It wasn’t very far for Daniel. It
was not so far off that Elijah’s prayer, and
those of others could not be heard there. Men
full of the Spirit can look right into heaven.
• Dwight L. Moody
40. 1 Cor. 2:6-8
• How Does Satan Work?
• Friday, July 11th, 2014crucifixion
• Satan
• Q. In the recent post “Satan’s Greatest Defeat,” 1 Cor. 2:6-8 seems to indicate that Satan and his minions were behind the
crucifixion of the Lord. How do you think he goes about making his plans happen? Is it mind control of some sort? I know
that God is actually in control and uses Satan to accomplish His plans, but am uncertain just how Satan works and what
powers he has over people.
• A. Satan is not able to control the minds of men directly. But by planting a series of ideas at the threshold of man’s mind he
can let man’s sin nature pick up the ideas and use them as if they were his own. Over a period of time Satan can influence
man’s actions by influencing the direction of his thoughts. Believers can torpedo this process at any time by applying 2 Cor.
10:3-5, but unbelievers have no such ability.
• In the matter of the crucifixion of Jesus, this had been decided between the Father and the Son before the creation of the
world (1 Peter 1:18-20). Hundreds of prophecies dating back to the fall of man explain this in great detail.
• God had kept Satan in the dark about what the crucifixion would accomplish. In this way He was able to trick Satan into
believing that by getting Israel to orchestrate the Lord’s death, he would achieve a great victory against God. When it was
too late to do anything about it, Satan discovered that he had done exactly what God wanted. Had Satan understood God’s
plan ahead of time, he would have tried to oppose the crucifixion as Paul said in 1 Cor. 2:6-8.
• The tragedy for Israel is that by rejecting the Messiah, they were in effect refusing to let His death pay for their sins, making it
meaningless to them. So they helped God accomplish His plan, but received none of the benefit it was meant to bring
them. God knew this would happen too, and that it would open the door to salvation for countless millions of Gentiles. The
result is that the Kingdom that God promised to Israel has been delayed for nearly 2,000 years.
41. 1 Corinthians 2:9, Heaven, Two Masters And Cognitive
Dissonance, The “American way of life” an idol?
• Cognitive Dissonance
• Wednesday, March 5th, 2014Current Events
• Past Featured
• Rapture
• Commentary by Jack Kelley
• “Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I let them inquire of me at all? (Ezekiel 14:3)
• The dictionary defines cognitive dissonance as an anxiety that results from simultaneously holding contradictory or otherwise incompatible attitudes or beliefs. To relieve this anxiety the human mind will strive to diminish the
relative importance of one of those beliefs in favor of the other.
• Jesus warned us that no man can serve two masters (Matt. 6:24) and James said when we pray we must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind and should not
think he will receive anything from the Lord (James 1:6-8).
• God was rhetorically asking Ezekiel if He should let people with idols in their hearts even pray to Him, Jesus was warning us about becoming distracted by wealth and James was referring to wavering faith, but the principle is the
same in all three instances. A close personal relationship with God requires wholehearted devotion to Him. These are the prayers God is sure to answer. There can be no cognitive dissonance found in us.
• We love the promise from Romans 8:28, “God is working everything together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.” But how many of us know that the word translated “love” in that verse
is agape? It’s the highest form of love in the Greek language and it means to be totally given over to the object of one’s love regardless of the outcome.
• Jesus loved us that way. He gave up His life for us, remember? Romans 12:1says we should be willing to do the same for Him. Of course, I’m not talking about our physical life. I’m talking about giving up our version of our
future in favor of His. As long as we retain any willfulness or self-determination we’re not offering our whole beings as living sacrifices. That’s why Paul told us not to conform any longer to the patterns of this world, but to be
transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). We’re not to pattern our lives according to the things of this world, but according to His will for us.
• Well There’s Your Problem
• Let others lament over our deplorable behavior and our weak faith. I’m going to suggest that the area where Christians in the US today are the most vulnerable has to do with the cognitive dissonance we’ve developed between
our desire for the Lord’s return for us and our love of the life we enjoy here. The anxiety this creates in our sub-conscious has caused our longing for the next life to be diminished relative to our desire for the Lord to restore this
life to its former levels of enjoyment.
• To a degree, this is understandable. For the past 65 years or so the US has been the most preferred place to live anywhere on Earth. Even people who hate America have dreamed of living here. The benefits of American life
have been as generous as they have been numerous. Average Americans have typically enjoyed a standard of living that’s beyond the reach of even the privileged few in many countries.
• By contrast, the benefits of eternal life with the Lord are undefined and don’t seem real to many. For them, the phrase “pie in the sky by and by” defines the extent of their understanding. I see evidence of this in the letters I get
from well meaning people who are afraid we’ll be “confined” to the New Jerusalem, as some have put it, and won’t be able to visit the Earth we’ve grown to love. Others are concerned there won’t be enough room for all of us
there, and still others can’t imagine how their new life could be as nice as their current one. If they knew what the Bible says they would have no such concerns.
• Whose Fault Is That?
• This lack of knowledge is due primarily to the Church’s terrible failure to teach believers about the blessings of the life to come. After all, it is the fulfillment of our life’s purpose. Therefore I guess it shouldn’t come as a surprise
that asking God to save our country is a more popular thing to do than preparing to be taken away to begin our eternal adventure with Him. For many of us, returning to the good old days here seems like a better deal than
longing for the bliss that lies ahead. But while the Lord never promised to save the USA, He did promise a reward to all who long for His appearing.
• Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing (2 Tim. 4:8)
• I often wonder how bad things will have to get before people stop dreaming about the past here and start yearning for our future there. I guess time will tell.
• To use Ezekiel’s words, The “American way of life” has become an idol we’ve set up in our hearts. We’ve become double minded because of it and if the Lord isn’t already doing so, He’ll soon be wondering if He should even let
us pray to Him about it. And remember, no matter how beautiful and desirable something appears to us, if it interferes with our whole-hearted desire to follow God’s will it’s an idol and a wicked stumbling block from His
perspective.
• Asking Him to extend our time here rather than hasten the day of our departure is a clear sign that we’re not loving Him as He has loved us. It means we haven’t given ourselves completely to Him. When push comes to shove
we don’t really want to put aside our plans for the future in favor of His. We’ve enjoyed our time here too much and don’t want to leave just yet.
• When Are We Going To Learn?
• Paul said everything that was written in the past was written to teach us (Romans 15:4). One lesson we should learn from our study of the Old Testament is that when Israel lined up behind God’s will He blessed them beyond all
measure. But when they positioned themselves in opposition, His response was to take away everything they desired more than Him until He was all they had left. It doesn’t take a whole lot of imagination to see that happening
in the US today. (Maybe the best way to make life easier for ourselves now is to abandon our version of the future and get behind His.)
• According to Bible Prophecy God’s plan for our times is to completely destroy all the nations to which His people have been scattered (Jeremiah 30:11) and give Israel the Kingdom He promised them. In the process He’ll restore
Heaven and Earth to provide them with a life that’s vastly superior to anything they’ve ever experienced. But before He can begin these things, He has promised to take the Church to a place filled with wealth and happiness
beyond measure where we can be protected from the wrath that’s coming against the unbelieving world (Isaiah 26:20-21, John 14:2-3).
• Saying that we want to be raptured before things get bad on one hand, but praying that He will heal our land so we can enjoy a few more years of the “good life” on the other is as clear a case of cognitive dissonance as I’ve ever
seen. It’s a wonder He doesn’t just shake His head in utter amazement and walk away forever.
• But He won’t. Ready or not He’ll come one day soon and whisk us all away to our mansions in the sky. He’ll do that, not because we’ve longed for it to happen, but because He promised He would. He is God after all. He can’t do
anything else. You can almost hear the footsteps of the Messiah. 06-23-12
• http://gracethrufaith.com/end-times-prophecy/cognitive-dissonance/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Gracethrufaith+%28GraceThruFaith%29
42. 1 Corinthians 2:12, Do not love the world, What
are Christians facing now that we lost the culture
war?
• http://christinprophecyblog.org/2016/06/what-christians-are-facing/
• “The Sunday after the Supreme Court’s horrendous decision affirming the legality of the abomination called same-sex
marriage, my pastor, Glenn Meredith,* proclaimed that we as Christians need to face up to the fact that we have lost the
culture war that has been raging in our nation for the last 60 years.
• The loss of that war is a reality that is hard to face up to, but it is the truth. We will, of course, continue to speak out
against the rampaging immorality in our society. We have to. Jesus Himself called us to be salt and light. But increasingly,
we are going to be pushed aside and written off as marginal and irrelevant. Worse still, we are going to have to face
increasing persecution for our biblical beliefs.
• Christian beliefs have been producing persecution in our public universities for some time now. All across our nation
university professors are being refused jobs or they are being passed over for tenure because of their Christian beliefs.
Christian students are likewise suffering systematic discrimination in grades because of their biblical beliefs.
• But this problem is not confined to the universities. Job discrimination based on Christian beliefs has become
commonplace. A classic example of what I am talking about is the case of Dr. Eric Walsh in Georgia. Dr. Walsh is a
renowned public health expert who also serves as a lay minister among Seventh Day Adventist Churches. He was hired
by the state of Georgia to serve as a district health director in May of 2014. Soon thereafter some state officials ordered
workers within the Department of Health to start investigating Dr. Walsh’s sermons! As a result of their review of what
he had preached regarding sexuality, world religions and creationism, he was fired. And this was done despite the fact
that the Department’s own counsel twice warned that “under federal law Dr. Walsh’s religious beliefs could play no role
in any employment decision by the Department of Health.”
• Think about this incredible story for a moment: public officials assigned to review the sermons of a colleague! What has
this nation come to? I can answer that question. Because of our persistent rebellion and our refusal to repent, God has
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43. BIBLE IN FIVE
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Satan’s Strategy
Wednesday, June 18th, 2014Israel
Satan
Second Coming
—Sandra Cox, Carthage, IN. "Small Talk," Today's Christian Woman.
Philippians 3:20 Romans 8:24 1 Corinthians 2:9 2 Corinthians 4:18, 5:2, Heaven on Earth
1 Corinthians 2:9
—Sandra Cox, Carthage, IN. "Small Talk," Today's Christian Woman.
Philippians 3:20 Romans 8:24 1 Corinthians 2:9 2 Corinthians 4:18, 5:2, Heaven on Earth
Some Of The Various Aspects Of The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit In The Believers Life
Holly Hills Bible Church – 06 1 Corinthians series – July 19, 2009
Supplement: Ministries of the Holy Spirit by Hal Molloy - page 1 of 1
DLK, under, Documents, Theology
John 16:12-15; 1 Corinthians 2:10; 1 John 2:27 1 Corinthians 2:10-15; Ephesians 1:18, 4:11-13, Daniel 5:11, Illumination Of The Holy Spirit
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John 16:12-15; 1 Corinthians 2:10; 1 John 2:27 1 Corinthians 2:10-15; Ephesians 1:18, 4:11-13, Daniel 5:11, Illumination Of The Holy Spirit
https://bible.org/seriespage/interpretation-illumination-and-application
“….II. Illumination
Anyone who reads the Scripture can see the words and study the facts like any other literature. But the Bible is unique in that God inspired it to teach us ad change our life (2 Timothy 3:16). God was at work in producing the texts of scripture and He is also at work in the mind of the believer who reads it and desires God to use it to affect his life. The Holy Spirit who indwells all believers (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:13) is active in this process which is sometimes called illumination. Illumination is necessary for the Bible to change lives.
A. Definition: The ministry of the Holy Spirit helping the believer to understand and apply the truth of the Bible (Charles Ryrie).
B. Description
1. Illumination is the work of the Holy Spirit (John 16:12-15; 1 Corinthians 2:10; 1 John 2:27).
2. Illumination is the Holy Spirit’s work in believers (1 Corinthians 2:10-15; Ephesians 1:18) and not in some mystical power of the words of scripture.
3. In illumination, the Holy Spirit will use our study and meditation, not only to help us understand scripture, but to apply it to our lives.
4. The Bible reader’s accuracy, honesty and spiritual life can all affect the Spirit’s ministry of illumination (1 Corinthians 3:1-3).
5. The Spirit uses those with the gift of teaching/exhortation to help in the process of illumination (Ephesians 4:11-13; Romans 12:7).
So when we read and study scripture, it is important to consciously remember the Holy Spirit’s “illuminating” ministry in our life and to ask God to teach us. Illumination does not guarantee that we will always interpret/understand scripture accurately. God uses our skill, knowledge and integrity as well.
III. Application
It has often been said that “a passage has one interpretation but many applications.” In other words, there is only one true meaning. God doesn’t “speak out the both sides of His mouth” and mean two different things at once (Example: Ephesians 4:25 means “Don’t tell a lie”). But the applications are many (Examples: Tell the truth on tax forms, to your spouse, to your boss, etc.).
A. Key Passages
1. James 1:22-25“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (v.22- NIV).
2. Titus 1:1“…The knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness” (NIV).
B. The Process of Application
1. Meditate on the scripture.
Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 1:1,2 tell us to “meditate” on the word of God “day and night. The process of spiritual growth involves “thinking biblically”. We must reprogram our minds to see our life and choices from God’s perspective. A rushed 3-minute scripture reading or devotional book doesn’t amount to much meditation and reprogramming time. Memorizing scripture is a great way to allow God’s truth to “soak in” (Psalm 119:11)
2. Relate the meaning to myself.
Once we know the biblical principle, we must relate it somehow to our own life. To do that we must understand our own needs and weaknesses (1 Timothy 4:16; Romans 12:3). We must be honest and ask God to “search our heart” (Psalm 139:23,24). It’s easy to apply scripture to sinners around us but harder to explore our own areas of need. Our spouse, children and friends can probably help. How do they think I need to apply this principle?
3. Practice the truth
This is the action step. This is where we actually change our thinking or behavior based on God’s word. God intends for us to “be transformed by the renewing of our mind” (Romans 12:2).
The step of practicing truth requires the Holy Spirit’s power. Once we know what to think or what to do differently, we must consciously ask for God’s help and then step out in obedience depending on the power of the Holy Spirit within us. That’s what it means to “walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:16) and “be filled by the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18).
Related Topics: Bibliology (The Written Word), Spiritual Life…”
https://bible.org/seriespage/interpretation-illumination-and-application
John 16:12-15; 1 Corinthians 2:10; 1 John 2:27 1 Corinthians 2:10-15; Ephesians 1:18, 4:11-13, Daniel 5:11, Illumination Of The Holy Spirit
https://bible.org/seriespage/interpretation-illumination-and-application
“….II. Illumination
Anyone who reads the Scripture can see the words and study the facts like any other literature. But the Bible is unique in that God inspired it to teach us ad change our life (2 Timothy 3:16). God was at work in producing the texts of scripture and He is also at work in the mind of the believer who reads it and desires God to use it to affect his life. The Holy Spirit who indwells all believers (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:13) is active in this process which is sometimes called illumination. Illumination is necessary for the Bible to change lives.
A. Definition: The ministry of the Holy Spirit helping the believer to understand and apply the truth of the Bible (Charles Ryrie).
B. Description
1. Illumination is the work of the Holy Spirit (John 16:12-15; 1 Corinthians 2:10; 1 John 2:27).
2. Illumination is the Holy Spirit’s work in believers (1 Corinthians 2:10-15; Ephesians 1:18) and not in some mystical power of the words of scripture.
3. In illumination, the Holy Spirit will use our study and meditation, not only to help us understand scripture, but to apply it to our lives.
4. The Bible reader’s accuracy, honesty and spiritual life can all affect the Spirit’s ministry of illumination (1 Corinthians 3:1-3).
5. The Spirit uses those with the gift of teaching/exhortation to help in the process of illumination (Ephesians 4:11-13; Romans 12:7).
So when we read and study scripture, it is important to consciously remember the Holy Spirit’s “illuminating” ministry in our life and to ask God to teach us. Illumination does not guarantee that we will always interpret/understand scripture accurately. God uses our skill, knowledge and integrity as well.
III. Application
It has often been said that “a passage has one interpretation but many applications.” In other words, there is only one true meaning. God doesn’t “speak out the both sides of His mouth” and mean two different things at once (Example: Ephesians 4:25 means “Don’t tell a lie”). But the applications are many (Examples: Tell the truth on tax forms, to your spouse, to your boss, etc.).
A. Key Passages
1. James 1:22-25“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (v.22- NIV).
2. Titus 1:1“…The knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness” (NIV).
B. The Process of Application
1. Meditate on the scripture.
Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 1:1,2 tell us to “meditate” on the word of God “day and night. The process of spiritual growth involves “thinking biblically”. We must reprogram our minds to see our life and choices from God’s perspective. A rushed 3-minute scripture reading or devotional book doesn’t amount to much meditation and reprogramming time. Memorizing scripture is a great way to allow God’s truth to “soak in” (Psalm 119:11)
2. Relate the meaning to myself.
Once we know the biblical principle, we must relate it somehow to our own life. To do that we must understand our own needs and weaknesses (1 Timothy 4:16; Romans 12:3). We must be honest and ask God to “search our heart” (Psalm 139:23,24). It’s easy to apply scripture to sinners around us but harder to explore our own areas of need. Our spouse, children and friends can probably help. How do they think I need to apply this principle?
3. Practice the truth
This is the action step. This is where we actually change our thinking or behavior based on God’s word. God intends for us to “be transformed by the renewing of our mind” (Romans 12:2).
The step of practicing truth requires the Holy Spirit’s power. Once we know what to think or what to do differently, we must consciously ask for God’s help and then step out in obedience depending on the power of the Holy Spirit within us. That’s what it means to “walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:16) and “be filled by the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18).
Related Topics: Bibliology (The Written Word), Spiritual Life…”
https://bible.org/seriespage/interpretation-illumination-and-application
Theological Ism’s, Randy Smith, pg. 43
Pastor Jack, First Baptist of Redlands California, #12 The Holy Spirit, The Holy Spirit And The Believers Walk
Pastor Jack, First Baptist of Redlands California, #12 The Holy Spirit, The Holy Spirit And The Believers Walk
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Understanding The Things Of God
Monday, March 24th, 2014Bible
Salvation
The Holy Spirit
“Q. When Paul was speaking of the natural man cannot understand the “things of God” for they are spiritually discerned, I have two questions: is the natural man just the flesh in every man or actual unbelievers and second, what exactly are the “things of God” in view here? I know many unbelievers with quite pronounced academic backgrounds who “understand” the Bible. Would love some further clarification. Is Paul saying that a non-Christian is completely incapable of understanding the Word of God?
John 16:12-15; 1 Corinthians 2:10; 1 John 2:27 1 Corinthians 2:10-15; Ephesians 1:18, 4:11-13, Daniel 5:11, Illumination Of The Holy Spirit
https://bible.org/seriespage/interpretation-illumination-and-application
“….II. Illumination
Anyone who reads the Scripture can see the words and study the facts like any other literature. But the Bible is unique in that God inspired it to teach us ad change our life (2 Timothy 3:16). God was at work in producing the texts of scripture and He is also at work in the mind of the believer who reads it and desires God to use it to affect his life. The Holy Spirit who indwells all believers (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 12:13) is active in this process which is sometimes called illumination. Illumination is necessary for the Bible to change lives.
A. Definition: The ministry of the Holy Spirit helping the believer to understand and apply the truth of the Bible (Charles Ryrie).
B. Description
1. Illumination is the work of the Holy Spirit (John 16:12-15; 1 Corinthians 2:10; 1 John 2:27).
2. Illumination is the Holy Spirit’s work in believers (1 Corinthians 2:10-15; Ephesians 1:18) and not in some mystical power of the words of scripture.
3. In illumination, the Holy Spirit will use our study and meditation, not only to help us understand scripture, but to apply it to our lives.
4. The Bible reader’s accuracy, honesty and spiritual life can all affect the Spirit’s ministry of illumination (1 Corinthians 3:1-3).
5. The Spirit uses those with the gift of teaching/exhortation to help in the process of illumination (Ephesians 4:11-13; Romans 12:7).
So when we read and study scripture, it is important to consciously remember the Holy Spirit’s “illuminating” ministry in our life and to ask God to teach us. Illumination does not guarantee that we will always interpret/understand scripture accurately. God uses our skill, knowledge and integrity as well.
III. Application
It has often been said that “a passage has one interpretation but many applications.” In other words, there is only one true meaning. God doesn’t “speak out the both sides of His mouth” and mean two different things at once (Example: Ephesians 4:25 means “Don’t tell a lie”). But the applications are many (Examples: Tell the truth on tax forms, to your spouse, to your boss, etc.).
A. Key Passages
1. James 1:22-25“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (v.22- NIV).
2. Titus 1:1“…The knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness” (NIV).
B. The Process of Application
1. Meditate on the scripture.
Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 1:1,2 tell us to “meditate” on the word of God “day and night. The process of spiritual growth involves “thinking biblically”. We must reprogram our minds to see our life and choices from God’s perspective. A rushed 3-minute scripture reading or devotional book doesn’t amount to much meditation and reprogramming time. Memorizing scripture is a great way to allow God’s truth to “soak in” (Psalm 119:11)
2. Relate the meaning to myself.
Once we know the biblical principle, we must relate it somehow to our own life. To do that we must understand our own needs and weaknesses (1 Timothy 4:16; Romans 12:3). We must be honest and ask God to “search our heart” (Psalm 139:23,24). It’s easy to apply scripture to sinners around us but harder to explore our own areas of need. Our spouse, children and friends can probably help. How do they think I need to apply this principle?
3. Practice the truth
This is the action step. This is where we actually change our thinking or behavior based on God’s word. God intends for us to “be transformed by the renewing of our mind” (Romans 12:2).
The step of practicing truth requires the Holy Spirit’s power. Once we know what to think or what to do differently, we must consciously ask for God’s help and then step out in obedience depending on the power of the Holy Spirit within us. That’s what it means to “walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:16) and “be filled by the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18).
Related Topics: Bibliology (The Written Word), Spiritual Life…”
https://bible.org/seriespage/interpretation-illumination-and-application
Ezekiel 14:3 Matt. 6:24 James 1:6-8 Romans 12:1 2 Tim. 4:8 Luke 16:13
1 Corinthians 2:9 2 Tim. 4:8, Heaven, Two Masters And Cognitive Dissonance, The “American way of life” an idol?
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1 Corinthians 2:12, 2 Peter 2:7-20, James 4:4, 1 John 2:15-17, Do not love the world, What are Christians facing now that we lost the culture war?
http://christinprophecyblog.org/2016/06/what-christians-are-facing/