Patience is a virtue that many of us need to work on. What is patience? What can I do to increase my patience? What are some consequences of not being patient? How does God give us patience? Hopefully this lesson will help you answer these questions. Audio: http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/Sermons/Audio_Sermons/2010_04_04_Lord_Give_Me_Patience_Now.mp3
Tit 2:11-14 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.
This is the greatest verse in the bible, it demonstrates the Love of God for man and how God was willing to give the very best thing he had to save us from our sins...
Patience is a virtue that many of us need to work on. What is patience? What can I do to increase my patience? What are some consequences of not being patient? How does God give us patience? Hopefully this lesson will help you answer these questions. Audio: http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/Sermons/Audio_Sermons/2010_04_04_Lord_Give_Me_Patience_Now.mp3
Tit 2:11-14 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.
This is the greatest verse in the bible, it demonstrates the Love of God for man and how God was willing to give the very best thing he had to save us from our sins...
Tomorrow we are starting a new series of study:
“The New Man” is a seminar that will focus on the spirit of man, its soul and its body.
We will learn the properties of each one of these three parts of man.
Our spirit is called to be the ruling part of us, actually, our spirit is the main part of our being, and is the place where the spirit of God dwells in.
We meet in Room #3 at CTF Toronto Wednesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. I invite you to come and participate with us in this discovery of how to let our spirit become the ruler of our life.
There are gateways that connect the Holy Spirit with our spirit; the spirit with the soul and the soul with the body and the body with the external world. Do you know them?
John 3:1-5. A New Life In Christ. In the new life we have been born again. In the new life we are a new creation. In the new life we crucify the flesh with its passions and desires. In the new life we are transformed by the renewing of our minds. In the new life we are renewed by the Holy Spirit. In the new life we are dead to sin but alive to God. In the new life we are washed from our sins. in the new life we put to death the old man and put on the new man. In the new life we died and our life is hidden with Christ in God. In the new life we were brought back from death in sin.
Are you called to be a Prophet? Called, chosen, and empoweredLearning to Prophesy
Called to be a Prophet? If you are a Christian, then you are.
Let me show you what the bible teaches and what God's plans are for you.
I will help you to uncover the gifting that is in you.
The anointing of the Holy Ghost will flow on you as you dedicate time to listen and study this Module.
Impartation of the gifting of the Holy Spirit by lying of hands.
Moving Forward in Uncertain Times | A Sermon from Matthew 2:13-23Steve Thomason
The beginning of a New Year can often be a time of mixed emotions. This sermon looks at Matthew and Joseph and explores how the promises of God empower us to move into the uncertain future.
Palm Sunday sermon - 4 Essentials to worshiping God. Understand that God deserves to be worshiped. We were created to worship. We must worship Jesus as both Savior and Lord. We must worship God with our whole lives.
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.'
Hebrews 4:11-13 God's Word: Produces faith, cleanses us, brings reconciliation, tells us how to be saved, blesses us, answers life's questions, solves life's problems, helps us weather life's storms, tells us what is right and wrong, produces fruit in our lives, will judge us.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Developing Faithfulness" sermon at New Life Christian Church on June 2, 2013. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
Tomorrow we are starting a new series of study:
“The New Man” is a seminar that will focus on the spirit of man, its soul and its body.
We will learn the properties of each one of these three parts of man.
Our spirit is called to be the ruling part of us, actually, our spirit is the main part of our being, and is the place where the spirit of God dwells in.
We meet in Room #3 at CTF Toronto Wednesdays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. I invite you to come and participate with us in this discovery of how to let our spirit become the ruler of our life.
There are gateways that connect the Holy Spirit with our spirit; the spirit with the soul and the soul with the body and the body with the external world. Do you know them?
John 3:1-5. A New Life In Christ. In the new life we have been born again. In the new life we are a new creation. In the new life we crucify the flesh with its passions and desires. In the new life we are transformed by the renewing of our minds. In the new life we are renewed by the Holy Spirit. In the new life we are dead to sin but alive to God. In the new life we are washed from our sins. in the new life we put to death the old man and put on the new man. In the new life we died and our life is hidden with Christ in God. In the new life we were brought back from death in sin.
Are you called to be a Prophet? Called, chosen, and empoweredLearning to Prophesy
Called to be a Prophet? If you are a Christian, then you are.
Let me show you what the bible teaches and what God's plans are for you.
I will help you to uncover the gifting that is in you.
The anointing of the Holy Ghost will flow on you as you dedicate time to listen and study this Module.
Impartation of the gifting of the Holy Spirit by lying of hands.
Moving Forward in Uncertain Times | A Sermon from Matthew 2:13-23Steve Thomason
The beginning of a New Year can often be a time of mixed emotions. This sermon looks at Matthew and Joseph and explores how the promises of God empower us to move into the uncertain future.
Palm Sunday sermon - 4 Essentials to worshiping God. Understand that God deserves to be worshiped. We were created to worship. We must worship Jesus as both Savior and Lord. We must worship God with our whole lives.
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.'
Hebrews 4:11-13 God's Word: Produces faith, cleanses us, brings reconciliation, tells us how to be saved, blesses us, answers life's questions, solves life's problems, helps us weather life's storms, tells us what is right and wrong, produces fruit in our lives, will judge us.
Pastor Elio Marrocco's "Developing Faithfulness" sermon at New Life Christian Church on June 2, 2013. You can learn more about New Life Christian Church here: http://www.newlifecc.ca
HRD adviesbureau GITP laat organisaties en individuen beter functioneren in hun professionele en maatschappelijke omgeving. Dit doen wij door inzicht te bieden in talenten en kwaliteiten, en door ontwikkeling mogelijk te maken. Het resultaat is dat mensen sterker, bevlogen en geïnspireerd zijn en organisaties renderend, relevant en effectief.
Drawing on the work of Hahrie Han, Dan Pink, Clay Shirky, Jim Coe and myself, this presentation looks to help campaigners understand motivation in the context of organising people to take action around social/environmental aims.
Study Of The Ten Commandmest (3) - The SabbathDon McClain
The ten commandments is at the heart of the covenant God made with Israel. The Fourth commandment - "Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy was a sign between God and them and a reminder that God delivered them from Egypt.
How to Use HealthyCity.org for Community Planning and Development Healthy City
This customized webinar is for individuals working in Community Planning & Development that are interested in learning new strategies and tools to create healthier living environments in our communities. Working within a social justice framework, this webinar will demonstrate useful practices for planners utilizing the HealthyCity.org website. It will focus on how to use HealthyCity.org to promote a deeper understanding of community assets, characteristics, and the physical environment in order to inform and enhance the planning process. It will also highlight successful methods to engage community members in planning efforts, particularly around sharing local knowledge about the built environment.
“Conduct Becoming A Christian” [Walking In Holiness] - (1 Peter 1:13-21) - Certain Standards of Ethical Conduct Demanded & Expected In Government, Business’, Education, Organizations, etc. . . . Implies Recognized Importance of Example & Influence Needed. If we desire to Fortify The Focus Of Our Hope (1:13), we must believe & trust in God enough Live an Obedient, Transformed & Holy Life (1:13-16) - Conduct Ourselves In Reverence & Godly Fear - (1:17) - Respond To The Price of Our Redemption With Humility, Trusting Obedience & Gratitude - (1:18-21) - 6/15/2014 - http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/
“Faith Through The Fire” - (1 Peter; Guidance In Troubled Times) - Peter tells us that God keeps us “Through faith”, but persecution will effect our faith. The effect upon our faith however is determined by our attitude & response! (1 Pet 1:7-9; 3:14,15; 5:10) How can we respond properly & in a beneficial way when we’re treated poorly because of our faith?. - AUDIO / KEYNOTE / PPT / PDF - (11/17/2013)
The Bible - The Life Instruction ManualDon McClain
"The Bible - The Life Instruction Manual" - The Bible contains necessary information & instructions that we MUST know if we are to get out of this world alive. Some ridicule the idea of the Bible being our instruction manual, but what does the Bible say?
1-5 1Thess, 1-2 2Thess, selected outlines and scriptures of each chapter Ques...franktsao4
1) What is the work done by faith? What is the connection between faith and work? Why do we have to suffer even if we have love? We wait patiently for Jesus Christ and what are we waiting for? 1 Thess. 1:3 2) Paul mentioned not to 1) please people, just please God, but also 2) to believers as mothers raising children, and as fathers comforting children, how can the two balance the two? -11 3) Why do tribulations shake people, how to increase their love, and what is the relationship between love and knowledge? 1 Thess. 3-12 4) What are the people who have fallen asleep in Jesus, and where were these people when they were alive? How do you know that you are in Christ? Thess. 4:7-14 5), because God does not predetermine us to be tortured, but predestined us to be saved through our Lord Jesus Christ, what is through, 1 Thessalonians 5:8-10 6) Always be joyful, pray unceasingly, give thanks in everything, which is the easiest thing for you to do. What are the common factors for these three commands? 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 7) Whether those who don’t know God and those who don’t obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus are synonymous, the result is eternal perish. Where did they go? 2 Thess. 1:6-9 8) Make all those who do not believe in the truth but love unrighteousness be condemned. Isn’t God love? Why is he so strict with such people? What is the definition of love? 2 Thess. 2:10
The riches of God dwells in Christ Jesus. The Believers must be enriched in Christ Jesus to grow and bear fruits for His Kingdom. The Kingdom business comes prior to any other responsibility a believer possess. Be Blessed!
Peter make clear that we are to live a godly life. The way we live demonstrates who and what we worship. We are to make every effort to grow and develop a godly lifestyle.
There are things which God wants to abound in our lives as Christians. Faith, Love, liberality, good works, consolation, hope, thanksgiving, pleasing God.
LESSON 7 OVERCOMING OBSTACLES Gird Up The Loins Of Your Mind.pptxCarlenePierce1
In Biblical times, the long tunics got in the way when it came to battle, foot racing, and hard labor.
Girding up your loins" means tying up your loose garments in your belt.
A girded mind is one that is ready for action and is not easily influenced by the ungodly mind-set of those around us, nor is unsettled by any unbiblical and hostile worldview.
Jesus teaches a wonder parable about farming, soil, and the seed. The seed is the word of God the Gospel. In this lesson we will cover the value of the farmer and the seed.
Unity of The Spirit - NOT - Unity In DiversityDon McClain
“Unity of The Spirit - NOT - Unity In Diversity”(John 17:17-23; Ephesians 4:1-16) Explaining the difference / What unity of the Spirit looks like / When it comes to matters of faith and practice, the concept of "unity in diversity" undermines fundamental principles of truth AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF 03/31/2019
“How To Become A Wise Investor” —(Eccle 11:1-12:14) — Have our expenditures in time, resources and effort resulted in 1) Our personal spiritual growth? 2) The growth of the kingdom? — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 12/30/2018 - w65stchurchofchrist.com
“Give Me That SHOW Time Religion" — (Jeremiah 6:16; Deuteronomy 12:29–32; 2 Timothy 4:1–5) There Is A MAJOR Problem With “Contemporary Worship” & Why So MANY CANNOT SEE IT — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 09/02/2018
“Traditions, Are They Good or Bad?" — Wouldn’t you consider it foolish to want to discard a practice merely because it is a “tradition?” So why are some so CRITICAL of traditions? Are there TRADITIONS we MUST keep? Are there traditions we MUST reject? Can some traditions be either good or bad? - (2 Thessalonians 2:15; Matthew 15:2-9) — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 10/14/2018
“Holding Out Hope AGAINST God’s Word” — (Hebrews 6:13-20) — It is foolish to base our hope on something God HAS NOT said, and even more foolish to hope God will do something different from what He has said! Why then will so many do so? – AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 9/3/2017
“Does God STILL Hate Divorce?” — (Malachi 2:13-16) — Marriage is currently under assault & Lightly esteemed! The FAMILY, as God designed it, is in serious trouble in TODAY’s world! Does cultural acceptance or practice change God’s mind or will on the matter? Why does God hate divorce? -- AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 8/13/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org//2017_Sermons/2017_08_13_Does_God_Still_Hate_Divorce.mp3
“The Church In An Age of Crisis” — It is NOT easy holding firm to the truth and remaining faithful to Christ in today's moral or religious climate. Paul's second epistle to Timothy provides us with the principles and encouragement needed to withstand the onslaught of an ungodly world. – AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 7/30/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org//2017_Sermons/2017_7_30_Church_In_An_Age_of_Crisis.mp3
What is the "Sin unto death" in 1 John 5:16?
What is blasphemy of the Holy Spirit in Matthew 12:31,32?
Can one go so far away from God that He will not take them back?
If so, where is that line?
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/2017_Sermons/2017_06_25_The_Power_of_Gods_Grace_Rom7.mp3
(1 Samuel 15; Romans 6:1-23; Colossians 3:5-9) — Some wrong ways to deal with sin & the ONLY way to deal with sin. — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 6/18/2017 http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
— (Romans 7:1-8:17) — The Gospel of Christ Delivers From The Curse of The Law & The Guilt of Sin. — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF — 6/25/2017 http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/
(Titus 2:11-15) — What would you say is the biggest problem facing the church? If you were honest with yourself, could you say you were as zealous as you ought to be? What is Zeal? Can zeal be bad? — What are we most enthusiastic about? Where are our affections and values directed? - http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/2017_Sermons/2017_03_19_Zealous_For_Good_Works.mp3
(2 Thessalonians 3:1-5) — What is Patience? How important is it for us to LEARN to be patient? How can we learn to be patient? - http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/2017_Sermons/2017_03_26_The_Patience_of_Christ.mp3
“The Kind of Preaching That Pleases God”Don McClain
(Successful Preachers in The Bible) — When it come to “preaching,” most measure success VERY differently from how God measures it! Most people are advocates of style over substance, smiles instead of rebuke, embelished emotional storys rather than scripture, compromise without the bold proclamation of truth. This lesson will challenge how most people view preachers & preaching. http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/2017_Sermons/2017_03_12_Preaching_That_Pleases_God.mp3
“The Nature of Saving FAITH” (2)— (Romans 3:19-5:5) In Romans 4 Paul is contrasting two opposing SYSTEMS, “FAITH & WORKS.” The “works” system cannot save a sinner because it demands perfection - and no amount of work can undo the sinners sin. The “Faith” system on the other hand implements forgiveness through Jesus thus providing justification on the grounds of God’s grace. Abraham was justified by the system of faith, not by the system of perfect Law keeping. But what kind of FAITH does the system of faith require? What KIND of FAITH did Abraham Have? - 2/26/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/
(Hebrews 11:1-40; James 2:14-24; Romans 4:13-25) The Bible speaks of different kinds of faith. There is only one kind of faith that saves us. The only viable faith is the faith that obeys God! — What KIND of FAITH did Abraham Have? — What kind of FAITH do you have? — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 2/19/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
(Nehemiah 8:1-12; Hebrews 12:25-29) What does your attitude & actions toward God’s word reveal about your reverence for Him? What does your attitude & actions toward worshipping God reveal about your reverence for Him? -- AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 2/5/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
(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
(Genesis 32:22-32) Jacob wrestles all night with a stranger - this marks a turning point in Jacob’s life! what lessons did Jacob learn? What lessons can we learn? (these lessons can change your life as well) — AUDIO / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 1/15/2017
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/sermons/2017-sermons.html
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
https://youtu.be/nV4kGHFsEHw
Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
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 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
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
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.
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.
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
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).
2. Recognize the need to
grow ✦ Have a desire to grow –
✦ Acknowledge a need
for assistance to grow
✦
MOST of us
2 Peter 1:1-11
3. Spiritual growth is a divine requirement for every
believer - (We are free moral agents)
✦ The Word of God is the divine provision for
spiritual growth.
✦ We never stay the same – we are either growing
spiritually – or we are growing weaker!
✦
2 Peter 1:1-11
4. 2 Peter 1:1-11 (NKJV)
1 Simon
Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus
Christ, To those who have obtained like precious
faith with us by the righteousness of our God and
2 Grace and peace be
Savior Jesus Christ:
multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of
Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to
us all things that pertain to life and godliness,
through the knowledge of Him who called us by
glory and virtue,
5. 2 Peter 1:1-11 (NKJV)
4 by
which have been given to us exceedingly great
and precious promises, that through these you may
be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the
corruption that is in the world through lust. 5 But
also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to
your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to
knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance,
to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly
kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.
6. 2 Peter 1:1-11 (NKJV)
8 For
if these things are yours and
abound, you will be neither barren nor
unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord
9 For he who lacks these
Jesus Christ.
things is shortsighted, even to blindness,
and has forgotten that he was cleansed
from his old sins.
7. 2 Peter 1:1-11 (NKJV)
10 Therefore,
brethren, be even more
diligent to make your call and election
sure, for if you do these things you will
11 for so an entrance will
never stumble;
be supplied to you abundantly into the
everlasting kingdom of our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ.
8. ✦
✦
✦
✦
God has given us what we need to grow into
fruitful Christians - (1:1-4)
Great effort is required on our part in order
to be fruitful Christians - (1:5,10)
The reward - security & entrance into
God’s everlasting kingdom - (1:8,11)
If we fail to grow we will fall & be in danger
of being eternally lost - (1:9; 2:20-22)
2 Peter 1:1-11
9. ✦
Diligence – Heb. 6:11; 2 Pet. 1:5,10
✴
Purpose – Mature Christians do not
just happen - they are made - Jos.
24:15; Mat. 6:33
✴
Commitment – Can’t be double
minded - 1 Kings 18:21; Acts 11:23
✴
Continued pursuit – No shortcuts Takes time, great effort and
patience - 1 Cor. 15:58; Col. 1:23
10. ✦
Add To – ἐπιχορηγέω - epichorēgeō
✴
To supply, furnish, to minister unto –
[Vines; Thayer; BDAG] - 1:11; 2
Cor. 9:10; Gal. 3:5; Col. 2:19
✴
The verb rendered add (ἐπιχορηγήσατε)
is derived from χορός a chorus, . .
The verb originally means to bear
the expense of a chorus . . . In the NT
sense of supplying or providing.
12. ✦
Add To Your Faith –
Heb. 11:1; Rom. 10:17
✴
Faith is the foundation Heb. 11:1, 6
✴
Faith is the motivation - 2
Cor. 5:7; Gal 2:20
✴
Faith should grow Luke 17:5; 2 Ths. 1:3;
Rom. 10:17
14. ✦
Add Virtue – 2 Pet 1:3;
Phili 4:8
✴
Defined as moral excellence Moral power, moral energy,
vigor of soul (Bengel)
✴
“Bring the finest character to
your commitment” [BDAG]
✴
A holy nation - called out of
darkness into light - 1 Pet 2:9
18. ✦
Add Self Control – Gal
5:23; Acts 24:25
✴
“Restraint of one's emotions,
impulses, or desires, selfcontrol” - [BDAG]
✴
Need to be constantly in
control (thoughts, tongue,
temper and actions) Jas. 1:14;
1 Cor. 9:25-27; 2 Cor 10:5
20. ✦
Add Perseverance – Jas.
1:2-4,13; Job; Jas. 5:11
✴
Capacity to hold out or bear
up in the face of difficulty,
patience, endurance, fortitude,
steadfastness, perseverance
[BDAG]
✴
Run with endurance - Acts
14:22; Rom 5:3; Heb. 10:36;
12:1-3, 6:12; Jas. 5:7-8
22. ✦
Add Godliness – 1:3;
3:11; Prov. 1:7; Ps 112:1
✴
"To be devout," denotes that
piety which, characterized
by a Godward attitude, does
that which is well-pleasing to
Him.” - Vine's
✴
Piety & Respect for God - of
greater value than anything in
this world - 1 Tim 4:7,8; 6:6
23. ✦
Add Godliness – 1:3;
3:11; Prov. 1:7; Ps 112:1
✴
Our society is becoming more
godless and immoral - 2
Tim 3:1-5; 4:1-5
✴
In the judgment, our conduct
and godliness will be all
that is left - 2 Pet. 3:11;
Rom 2:5-11; 2 Cor. 5:10
25. ✦
Add Brotherly Kindness
– Rom 12:10; 1 Thes 4:9; Heb
13:1; 1 Pet 1:22
✴
Loving and being kind to other
Christians, (We ARE family) John 13:34,35; 1 Pet. 1:22;
Eph. 4:32
✴
We should find ways to show
this love! - Gal 6:10; 1 Thes
4:10; 1 John 3:14-17
27. ✦
Add Love – Rom 13:10; 1 Cor
13:1-8,13; 16:14;
✴
Seeks the best interest of its
object because we value it Rom 13:10; 5:8,9
✴
As Christ loved us - Eph. 5:2
✴
Without love, anything we do
profits nothing - 1 Cor 13:1:8
✴
Binds all qualities - Col 3:14
28. ✦
Add Love – Rom 13:10; 1 Cor
13:1-8,13; 16:14;
✴
We are to love:
God - Mat. 22:37
Neighbor - Mat. 22:39
Enemies - Mat. 5:44
Wives, husbands, children Eph. 5:25, Titus 2:4
29. ✦
✦
✦
✦
God has given us what we need to grow into
fruitful Christians - (1:1-4)
Great effort is required on our part in order
to be fruitful Christians - (1:5,10)
The reward - security & entrance into
God’s everlasting kingdom - (1:8,11)
If we fail to grow we will fall & be in danger
of being eternally lost - (1:9; 2:20-22)
2 Peter 1:1-11
32. ✦ Are
you IN CHRIST? – Have
you by faith repented –
confessed – been baptized?
✦ Are you growing in Christ?
2 Peter 1:1-11
33.
34. Colossians 1:9-18 (NKJV)
9 For
this reason we also, since the day we heard it,
do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you
may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all
10 that you
wisdom and spiritual understanding;
may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him,
being fruitful in every good work and increasing in
11 strengthened with all
the knowledge of God;
might, according to His glorious power, for all
patience and longsuffering with joy;
35. Colossians 1:9-18 (NKJV)
12 giving
thanks to the Father who has qualified
us to be partakers of the inheritance of the
13 He has delivered us from
saints in the light.
the power of darkness and conveyed us into the
kingdom of the Son of His love, 14 in whom we
have redemption through His blood, the
15 He is the image of the
forgiveness of sins.
invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
36. Colossians 1:9-18 (NKJV)
16 For
by Him all things were created that are in
heaven and that are on earth, visible and
invisible, whether thrones or dominions or
principalities or powers. All things were created
through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before
18 And
all things, and in Him all things consist.
He is the head of the body, the church, who is
the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that
in all things He may have the preeminence.
37. Charts by Don McClain
Prepared February 27- March 1, 2014
Preached March 2, 2014
West 65th Street church of Christ
P.O. Box 190062
Little Rock AR 72219
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