A closer look

*A Closer Look**A Closer Look*
““Where God Meet’s Man”Where God Meet’s Man”
One Hour - Bible StudyOne Hour - Bible Study
By Rev. Bert A. Ray IIBy Rev. Bert A. Ray II

* A Close Look ** A Close Look *
 1. John 17:17 – Everyone claims t have truth,1. John 17:17 – Everyone claims t have truth,
but differ in their belief which is impossible.but differ in their belief which is impossible.
There can be onlyThere can be only one truth.one truth.
 Jesus said that the WORD is truth.Jesus said that the WORD is truth.
The WORD of God is where truth is to be found.The WORD of God is where truth is to be found.
It can not be in ideas or creeds ofIt can not be in ideas or creeds of
denomination.denomination.
 If we have to choose between what the BibleIf we have to choose between what the Bible
says versus man; The WORD is true and mansays versus man; The WORD is true and man
a liar……………..a liar……………..

St. John 12:48St. John 12:48
 The WORD of God will judge us in the lastThe WORD of God will judge us in the last
day.day.
 If we don’t live-by and obey the Bible we willIf we don’t live-by and obey the Bible we will
be lost.be lost.

Revelations 22:18-20Revelations 22:18-20
 Here we see can not add-to the Bible or take-Here we see can not add-to the Bible or take-
away or we will be lost.away or we will be lost.
 Add-to: Can’t write a new Bible or can’tAdd-to: Can’t write a new Bible or can’t
preach something not in the Bible or we willpreach something not in the Bible or we will
be lost.be lost.
 Take-away: by Refusing to obey all the BibleTake-away: by Refusing to obey all the Bible
we will be lost.we will be lost.

*A Closer Look**A Closer Look*
 It is vital to know the context of a book in theIt is vital to know the context of a book in the
Bible in order to fully understand a verse inBible in order to fully understand a verse in
that book was written to an why.that book was written to an why.
 There are 4 “ division” of the NewThere are 4 “ division” of the New
Testament.***Testament.***

““The Closer Look”The Closer Look”
The four divisions of the NewThe four divisions of the New
TestamentTestament
 Gospels: (Matthew-John) Each start aroundGospels: (Matthew-John) Each start around
the birth of Jesus and ends around the Death,the birth of Jesus and ends around the Death,
Burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It tellsBurial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It tells
us about the one that saves us and the price Heus about the one that saves us and the price He
paid. Vital teachings are found here but are inpaid. Vital teachings are found here but are in
parable form.parable form.

““A Closer Look”A Closer Look”
Division of the New TestamentDivision of the New Testament
 Acts: The only book in the Bible where weActs: The only book in the Bible where we
have a word for word account of what thehave a word for word account of what the
Apostles preached to the lost. Here theApostles preached to the lost. Here the
Apostles were found telling people not in theApostles were found telling people not in the
church how to be saved or how to get rightchurch how to be saved or how to get right
with God.with God.

 Epistles: (Romans – Jude) Letters written toEpistles: (Romans – Jude) Letters written to
people “already saved” telling them how topeople “already saved” telling them how to
staystay savedsaved
 Revelations: The book of prophecy written inRevelations: The book of prophecy written in
symbolic language telling us how little timesymbolic language telling us how little time
we have to get right with God.we have to get right with God.

Important Questions:Important Questions:
 A. Some people say it doesn’t matter what youA. Some people say it doesn’t matter what you
believe as long as you are sincere. Can a manbelieve as long as you are sincere. Can a man
be sincerely wrong?be sincerely wrong?
 B. Are there false preachers and churchesB. Are there false preachers and churches
today?today?
 C. Who are false preachers and churchesC. Who are false preachers and churches
according to the Bible?according to the Bible?

4. James 1:21-224. James 1:21-22
 . We must do what the Bible teaches or we are. We must do what the Bible teaches or we are
just a hearer of the Bible and will be lost.just a hearer of the Bible and will be lost.

5. Matthew 7:13,14,21-275. Matthew 7:13,14,21-27
 These scriptures tell us that the majority ofThese scriptures tell us that the majority of
people will be lost. The broad way ofpeople will be lost. The broad way of
destruction vs the narrow way of life. “Fewdestruction vs the narrow way of life. “Few
there be that find it” In order to find somethingthere be that find it” In order to find something
one must be willing to look for it.one must be willing to look for it.

 People that are saved will be those who have done thePeople that are saved will be those who have done the
“Will of the Father”.“Will of the Father”.
 The word “testament” means a written will ofThe word “testament” means a written will of
instruction for family to use after the death of theinstruction for family to use after the death of the
writer.writer.
 God left his will in writing, his very words forGod left his will in writing, his very words for
instruction is clearly seen in the Bible.instruction is clearly seen in the Bible.
 Therefore can one be saved when he/she isTherefore can one be saved when he/she is
disobedient to what God has written in thedisobedient to what God has written in the
Bible?Bible?

6. Matthew 16:18-196. Matthew 16:18-19
 Here Jesus gives the Apostle Peter the keys toHere Jesus gives the Apostle Peter the keys to
the Kingdom of God, which is what he willthe Kingdom of God, which is what he will
later preach in Acts 2. That sermon will servelater preach in Acts 2. That sermon will serve
as aas a ““Key to the door”Key to the door” for people entering intofor people entering into
the Kingdom of God.the Kingdom of God.
 For people entering into the Kingdom of God.For people entering into the Kingdom of God.

7. Galations 1:6-97. Galations 1:6-9
 ** Here the Apostle Paul tells us that if a man** Here the Apostle Paul tells us that if a man
or angel preaches anything different that whator angel preaches anything different that what
the apostles preached they are not of God or asthe apostles preached they are not of God or as
Paul said “accursed”Paul said “accursed”

““ A Closer Look”A Closer Look”
 Here is how to know a true preacher form a false oneHere is how to know a true preacher form a false one
and how to know a true church from a false one. Ifand how to know a true church from a false one. If
they are no preaching what the Apostles preach theythey are no preaching what the Apostles preach they
are not of God.are not of God.
 Everything the Apostles preached can summed upEverything the Apostles preached can summed up
in two categories.in two categories. How to get saved and how to stayHow to get saved and how to stay
saved,saved, we will deal with what they preached to bewe will deal with what they preached to be
saved. For it is here the Devil has deceived so manysaved. For it is here the Devil has deceived so many
people.people.

8. I John 4:1-68. I John 4:1-6
 The apostles had a test to know who was ofThe apostles had a test to know who was of
God or not.God or not.
 Anyone whoAnyone who heardheard what the apostles preachedwhat the apostles preached
and obeyed was of God. They that did not hearand obeyed was of God. They that did not hear
and obey was not of God. Read II Peter 3:2and obey was not of God. Read II Peter 3:2

9. Matthew 23:159. Matthew 23:15
 Here Jesus is telling the Pharisees that theyHere Jesus is telling the Pharisees that they
think they are helping people when theythink they are helping people when they
convert them.convert them.
 But because their beliefs were based onBut because their beliefs were based on
traditions of men their converts were twice astraditions of men their converts were twice as
likely to go to Hell then they would have, if nolikely to go to Hell then they would have, if no
man had ever talked to them.man had ever talked to them.

10. II Corinthians 4:3-510. II Corinthians 4:3-5
 If the gospel of salvation which the apostlesIf the gospel of salvation which the apostles
preached is hid to you, then you are lost.preached is hid to you, then you are lost.
 In other words if you don’t knowIn other words if you don’t know what theywhat they
preach to be savedpreach to be saved, you know you haven’t, you know you haven’t
done it and can’tdone it and can’t be savedbe saved..

11. Colossians 2:8-911. Colossians 2:8-9
 Teaches us to beware of philosophy and theTeaches us to beware of philosophy and the
“tradition” of men.“tradition” of men.
 Philosophy: There are many ways to be saved.Philosophy: There are many ways to be saved.
 Tradition of men: My dad was a-----Tradition of men: My dad was a-----
 My mother------ and bless God, I will die aMy mother------ and bless God, I will die a
------.------.

3 Ways to be lost3 Ways to be lost
 A. Never heard what the apostles said in theA. Never heard what the apostles said in the
book Acts, of what you are to do to be saved.book Acts, of what you are to do to be saved.
 B. Deceived by a false preacher or churchB. Deceived by a false preacher or church
(One not preaching what the apostles did for(One not preaching what the apostles did for
salvation)salvation)
 C. After hearing what you are to do: You doC. After hearing what you are to do: You do
nothing about it.nothing about it.

12. St. John 3:1-8,16-1812. St. John 3:1-8,16-18
 Jesus tells us this new birth experience consists ofJesus tells us this new birth experience consists of
being born of the water and the spirit. One can not bebeing born of the water and the spirit. One can not be
saved unless he is born of both water and spirit.saved unless he is born of both water and spirit.
 Vs.16 is twisted by the “easy believism” to make oneVs.16 is twisted by the “easy believism” to make one
feel that all he has to do is believe. It is simply tellingfeel that all he has to do is believe. It is simply telling
us that if some really believes, he should not be lostus that if some really believes, he should not be lost
but be saved.but be saved.
 Vs. 18 is to help clarify Vs. by saying if a manVs. 18 is to help clarify Vs. by saying if a man
doesn’t believe he hasn’t got a chance.doesn’t believe he hasn’t got a chance.
 - To take Vs. 16 alone to the exclusion of what the- To take Vs. 16 alone to the exclusion of what the
apostles preached in Acts, is error.apostles preached in Acts, is error.

13. John 7:38-3913. John 7:38-39
 Tells us we must believe as “ the scriptures areTells us we must believe as “ the scriptures are
written”.written”.
 Here The Bible tells us that believers shouldHere The Bible tells us that believers should
receive the Holy Ghost.***receive the Holy Ghost.***

14. Mark 16:16-1714. Mark 16:16-17
 Beyond believing, one must also be baptizedBeyond believing, one must also be baptized
to be saved.to be saved.
 One of the signs that would follow trueOne of the signs that would follow true
believers was that they would have the abilitybelievers was that they would have the ability
to speak in a new tongue (language). This wasto speak in a new tongue (language). This was
fulfilled throughout the book of Acts.fulfilled throughout the book of Acts.

15. Luke 24:47 -4915. Luke 24:47 -49
 Teaches us that the apostles were to begin toTeaches us that the apostles were to begin to
preach at Jerusalem.preach at Jerusalem.
 Our next scripture begins at Jerusalem. Let’sOur next scripture begins at Jerusalem. Let’s
go to the book of Acts.go to the book of Acts.

16. Acts 1:4,5,8,16. Acts 1:4,5,8,
 Jesus is commanding his disciples to stay inJesus is commanding his disciples to stay in
Jerusalem until they receive the promise of theJerusalem until they receive the promise of the
Father which was theFather which was the Holy Ghost.Holy Ghost.
 One would receive “power” only after they getOne would receive “power” only after they get
the Holy Ghost.the Holy Ghost.

17. Acts 1:13-1517. Acts 1:13-15
 Tells us that there were about 120 peopleTells us that there were about 120 people
waiting in an upper room forwaiting in an upper room for
the Holy Ghost. In that number was even Marythe Holy Ghost. In that number was even Mary
the Mother of Jesus.the Mother of Jesus.

18. Acts 2:1-418. Acts 2:1-4
 They received the Holy GhostThey received the Holy Ghost
This was the first out pouring and they began toThis was the first out pouring and they began to
speak with other tongues as the spirit gavespeak with other tongues as the spirit gave
them utterance.them utterance.

19. Acts 2:3719. Acts 2:37
*Here we have people not in church whose*Here we have people not in church whose
hearts have been touched by Peter’s preachinghearts have been touched by Peter’s preaching
and ask the apostles what they should do to getand ask the apostles what they should do to get
right with God. *right with God. *

20. Acts 2:38-3920. Acts 2:38-39
 The man with the keys told them the plan ofThe man with the keys told them the plan of
salvationsalvation
 A. RepentA. Repent
 B. Baptized in water in the name of JesusB. Baptized in water in the name of Jesus
Christ for the remission or forgiveness of sins.Christ for the remission or forgiveness of sins.
 C. Receive the Holy Ghost.C. Receive the Holy Ghost.

 Here John 3:5 Water and spirit is preachedHere John 3:5 Water and spirit is preached
with it’s intended meaning.with it’s intended meaning.

21. Acts 10:1-621. Acts 10:1-6
 Here a devout, God-fearing man is told he isHere a devout, God-fearing man is told he is
lacking something and was told to send forlacking something and was told to send for
Peter (the man with keys) and he would tellPeter (the man with keys) and he would tell
him what he needed to do to be right.him what he needed to do to be right.

Acts: 10: 44-48Acts: 10: 44-48
 While Peter is preaching the gentiles receiveWhile Peter is preaching the gentiles receive
the Holy Ghost and the Jews knew they didthe Holy Ghost and the Jews knew they did
“for they heard them speak with tongues”.“for they heard them speak with tongues”.
- They too were ordered to be baptized in Jesus- They too were ordered to be baptized in Jesus
Name.Name.

22. Acts 19:1-622. Acts 19:1-6
 Here is where some followers of John the Baptist areHere is where some followers of John the Baptist are
re-baptized in Jesus name and receive the Holy Ghostre-baptized in Jesus name and receive the Holy Ghost
and speak in tongues. (Don’t slander or thereand speak in tongues. (Don’t slander or there
religions, just state there is only one scriptural way toreligions, just state there is only one scriptural way to
be baptized).be baptized).
 This is scripture for re-baptism and also shows thatThis is scripture for re-baptism and also shows that
true disciples will continue to walk in a newtrue disciples will continue to walk in a new
revelation.revelation.

**A Closer Look****A Closer Look**
 1. T or F What the Bible says, not men, is Truth.1. T or F What the Bible says, not men, is Truth.
 2. T or F We will be judged by the or our obedience2. T or F We will be judged by the or our obedience
to the Word.to the Word.
 3. T or F We don’t have to obey all Bible, we can3. T or F We don’t have to obey all Bible, we can
leave some of it out.leave some of it out.
 4. T or F Acts is the only book in the Bible were we4. T or F Acts is the only book in the Bible were we
have the Apostles telling sinners or people not inhave the Apostles telling sinners or people not in
church.church.

 5. T or F John the Baptist was given the keys to the5. T or F John the Baptist was given the keys to the
Kingdom of God.Kingdom of God.
 6. T or F One can be saved and not do the will of6. T or F One can be saved and not do the will of
God or obey the Bible.God or obey the Bible.
 7. T or F If a preacher is not preaching exactly what7. T or F If a preacher is not preaching exactly what
the Apostles preached for salvation, he his a falsethe Apostles preached for salvation, he his a false
preacher.preacher.

 T or F It is better to be a non churchT or F It is better to be a non church
Goer than to be in a church where people haveGoer than to be in a church where people have
changed what the Apostles preached.changed what the Apostles preached.
* T or F It is wise to just be what all your other* T or F It is wise to just be what all your other
family is as far as you church decision.family is as far as you church decision.

 1. _________,____________,1. _________,____________,
_________, are the 3 ways to be lost._________, are the 3 ways to be lost.
2. In John 3:t Jesus said one had to be born of2. In John 3:t Jesus said one had to be born of
__________&_____________________&___________
to be saved.to be saved.

 The plan of salvation according to Peter andThe plan of salvation according to Peter and
the rest of the Apostles was.the rest of the Apostles was.
 A._____________A._____________
 B._____________B._____________
 C._____________C._____________

 In the name of ____________ was the onlyIn the name of ____________ was the only
way the Apostles ever baptized in water.way the Apostles ever baptized in water.
 ** Do You wish to be saved.. Or lost?**** Do You wish to be saved.. Or lost?**

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