For Teenagers: Wonder of the Word - Digging into the wordChris Yeo
This document provides an overview of the Bible and strategies for studying it. It discusses the Bible's structure, including the Old Testament, New Testament, and different book types. Memory verses are selected for students to recite. Methods for digging deeper into scripture are presented, such as the 5W approach using a verse from John 3:16 as an example. Bible reading plans from apps and hard copies are recommended to help students regularly engage with God's word. The importance of reading the Bible is emphasized to gain spiritual strength and guidance.
The document discusses the importance of personal Bible study. It states that the Bible is the only source of divine authority that provides direction, hope, peace, and understanding. Studying the Bible transforms people from earthly to spiritual minds so they can reflect Christ. The benefits of knowing God's word include truth, blessing, victory over sin and temptation, growth, power, and guidance. Regular Bible reading and study helps develop strong Christian character and spiritual fitness through developing the habit of daily reading, starting slow, and meditating on what is read. Personal Bible study is important lifelong work.
In this second of four sessions of our “Being and Making Disciples” workshop held in Sacele on September 1,2012 we answered the question “How Did I Begin to Disciple Someone?. We started by looking at things we should take into consideration even before we start discipling someone like how we should model Jesus, the importance of focusing on relationships and the goal of what we do in discipleship. We then went on to look at five key things we should do to help those we are discipling to get off to a good start.
Renew week 5 seek the presence of god lg questionskowboy62
This document discusses seeking the presence of God through stillness, prayer, and meditating on His word. It provides practical steps for these spiritual disciplines, including reading Scripture silently, listening for characteristics of God, thinking on how He has shown Himself, and praying in response. The group is encouraged to commit to these practices over the week and to support each other in doing so faithfully until their next meeting.
In this second of four sessions of our “Being and Making Disciples” workshop help in Sacele on September 1,2012 we answered the question “How Did I Begin to Disciple Someone?. We started by looking at things we should take into consideration even before we start discipling someone like how we should model Jesus, the importance of focusing on relationships and the goal of what we do in discipleship. We then went on to look at five key things we should do to help those we are discipling to get off to a good start.
2. How Do i begin to Disciple Someone? Notes Letter SizedWilliam Anderson
The document provides guidance on how to begin discipling someone. It emphasizes modeling Jesus and focusing on developing a friendship with the person. It recommends praying for wisdom and discernment. When starting, understand the person's spiritual background and help them learn the basics of the gospel, what it means to be a disciple, and baptism and communion. The goal of discipling is to help the person become more like Jesus in character, heart, and living a Christ-like life.
The document discusses different aspects of growing in faith after receiving the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that prayer, study, service, fellowship, and regular participation in sacraments are important for developing a deep relationship with God and growing in faith. The ultimate goal is to become more like Christ and allow the Holy Spirit to work through believers to serve others.
This document discusses Jesus' words "You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you" from John 15:3. It explains that Jesus' word has the power to purify believers and cleanse their hearts of sin. It says accepting and living according to Jesus' teachings allows him to grow within us. Practicing the word of God and having the same thoughts as Jesus shows our divine purity. The document encourages reading the word daily and putting it into practice, especially the New Commandment of mutual love.
For Teenagers: Wonder of the Word - Digging into the wordChris Yeo
This document provides an overview of the Bible and strategies for studying it. It discusses the Bible's structure, including the Old Testament, New Testament, and different book types. Memory verses are selected for students to recite. Methods for digging deeper into scripture are presented, such as the 5W approach using a verse from John 3:16 as an example. Bible reading plans from apps and hard copies are recommended to help students regularly engage with God's word. The importance of reading the Bible is emphasized to gain spiritual strength and guidance.
The document discusses the importance of personal Bible study. It states that the Bible is the only source of divine authority that provides direction, hope, peace, and understanding. Studying the Bible transforms people from earthly to spiritual minds so they can reflect Christ. The benefits of knowing God's word include truth, blessing, victory over sin and temptation, growth, power, and guidance. Regular Bible reading and study helps develop strong Christian character and spiritual fitness through developing the habit of daily reading, starting slow, and meditating on what is read. Personal Bible study is important lifelong work.
In this second of four sessions of our “Being and Making Disciples” workshop held in Sacele on September 1,2012 we answered the question “How Did I Begin to Disciple Someone?. We started by looking at things we should take into consideration even before we start discipling someone like how we should model Jesus, the importance of focusing on relationships and the goal of what we do in discipleship. We then went on to look at five key things we should do to help those we are discipling to get off to a good start.
Renew week 5 seek the presence of god lg questionskowboy62
This document discusses seeking the presence of God through stillness, prayer, and meditating on His word. It provides practical steps for these spiritual disciplines, including reading Scripture silently, listening for characteristics of God, thinking on how He has shown Himself, and praying in response. The group is encouraged to commit to these practices over the week and to support each other in doing so faithfully until their next meeting.
In this second of four sessions of our “Being and Making Disciples” workshop help in Sacele on September 1,2012 we answered the question “How Did I Begin to Disciple Someone?. We started by looking at things we should take into consideration even before we start discipling someone like how we should model Jesus, the importance of focusing on relationships and the goal of what we do in discipleship. We then went on to look at five key things we should do to help those we are discipling to get off to a good start.
2. How Do i begin to Disciple Someone? Notes Letter SizedWilliam Anderson
The document provides guidance on how to begin discipling someone. It emphasizes modeling Jesus and focusing on developing a friendship with the person. It recommends praying for wisdom and discernment. When starting, understand the person's spiritual background and help them learn the basics of the gospel, what it means to be a disciple, and baptism and communion. The goal of discipling is to help the person become more like Jesus in character, heart, and living a Christ-like life.
The document discusses different aspects of growing in faith after receiving the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that prayer, study, service, fellowship, and regular participation in sacraments are important for developing a deep relationship with God and growing in faith. The ultimate goal is to become more like Christ and allow the Holy Spirit to work through believers to serve others.
This document discusses Jesus' words "You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you" from John 15:3. It explains that Jesus' word has the power to purify believers and cleanse their hearts of sin. It says accepting and living according to Jesus' teachings allows him to grow within us. Practicing the word of God and having the same thoughts as Jesus shows our divine purity. The document encourages reading the word daily and putting it into practice, especially the New Commandment of mutual love.
The document discusses how prayer, and specifically the practice of Lectio Divina, can transform one's life. It provides the following key points:
- Prayer, and praying specific passages from the Bible, is emphasized throughout Scripture and was practiced by godly men and women whose lives changed nations.
- Lectio Divina involves slowly and deliberately praying passages from the Bible, allowing God to speak through His word and connect with one's spirit, resulting in transformation.
- A four step process is outlined for Lectio Divina: selecting a passage, meditating on a word or phrase, discerning what God may be saying, and finally allowing one's heart and the Scripture to become one through
In this second of four sessions of our “Being and Making Disciples” workshop help in Sacele on September 1,2012 we answered the question “How Did I Begin to Disciple Someone?. We started by looking at things we should take into consideration even before we start discipling someone like how we should model Jesus, the importance of focusing on relationships and the goal of what we do in discipleship. We then went on to look at five key things we should do to help those we are discipling to get off to a good start.
This document outlines a presentation on how to study the Bible personally. It discusses the importance of Bible study for spiritual growth, maturity and effectiveness. The key steps outlined are observation, interpretation and application. Observation involves asking who, what, where, when, why and what questions of the text. Interpretation looks at content, context, comparison, culture and consultation. Application involves relating the meaning to one's own life and practicing it. The presentation uses the example of Mark 4:35-42 and Romans 12:1-2 to demonstrate the process and concludes by encouraging regular Bible study.
The document provides an overview of a church seminar on spiritual growth. It discusses key factors that catalyze spiritual growth, such as reading the Bible, developing beliefs, spiritual practices, serving others, and community. It also summarizes survey results on what people want most from church, including help understanding the Bible, developing faith, and children's programs. The document then covers biblical principles, interpreting scripture, and the attributes of God's word.
This document discusses the philosophy of worship. It begins by explaining that humans were created by God to be in relationship with Him and worship Him. However, sin disrupted this relationship. The document then examines why we worship (to be in relationship with God), what we gain from worship (healing, formation), where worship can take place (not just buildings), and how worship should be structured (with a four-part pattern of gathering, hearing, responding, blessing). The goal of Christian leaders should be to guide congregations in meaningful worship that strengthens their relationship with God.
This document discusses ways for Christians to grow in their faith through prayer, study, service, fellowship, and participating in sacraments. It emphasizes that prayer should be focused on developing a relationship with God and Jesus through faithfulness and guidance from the Holy Spirit. Study of the Bible and other spiritual materials can help one learn about God. Christians can serve through their daily lives, responsibilities, witness, availability for God's work, and community service. Fellowship involves worshipping together, teaching, serving as a community, and social gatherings. Sacraments like confession and communion are important for receiving God's grace. Overall growth in faith requires faithfulness and patience.
Knowing the real God volume 1_This is Eternal LIfeTOMISIN AJILEYE
Do you want to know God? Do you have questions about God? Do you wonder about who you are? This is a series you need to read. Do you wonder how much God knows? Do you wonder about God's Al-knowing knowledge?
The document summarizes key points from a Bible study session on interpreting and applying the Bible. It discusses the differences between modern and biblical audiences and the importance of finding the underlying theological principle. It provides a four-step method: 1) understand what the text meant historically, 2) identify differences, 3) discern the theological principle, and 4) apply the principle today. An example is provided using Joshua 1:1-9 to demonstrate the method. Close reading techniques like observation are emphasized to understand what a passage directly says before interpreting.
Session 3 of Rhema Christian Fellowships' Sunday Study Bible Lessons. This lesson begins a look at the inductive study method; observation, interpretation and application. The lesson focuses on observation: what to look for in scripture sentences.
The document discusses the key elements that must be present in a disciple of Christ. It begins by stating that becoming a disciple starts with a decision to follow Christ and continues with ongoing decisions. It emphasizes that disciples receive instruction from Jesus' teachings and must step out in action by doing what Jesus commanded, such as healing, preaching, and making other disciples. True commitment requires taking up one's cross daily despite challenges. Disciples must also increase their faith through believing God can do anything and find strength through God during difficulties. With power from the Holy Spirit and God, and motivated by love, disciples can do greater works than Jesus and will be identified by their love for one another.
The document discusses the benefits and nature of the Bible. It states that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and infallible word of God. It should be the basis for all doctrine and teachings. The Bible benefits people by promising prosperity and success to those who obey it, converting lives, and providing guidance, among other benefits. It will never pass away. The Bible can be likened to seeds, food, a knife, honey, and other things. People of all times can find relevance in the Bible.
BOOK DESCRIPTION--
To those who seek the truth sincerely,
honestly, and open-mindedly!
After the creation of Adam, just one
original message has been repeatedly
delivered to mankind throughout the
history of humanity.
Thus, to remind people about it and bring
them back on track, many prophets and
messengers including Adam, Noah,
Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad
were sent by the only true God to convey
this message:The true God is only ONE.
Worship Him ALONE and
keep His commandments.
The True God, The Creator
sent: to convey:
-Adam God is One
- Noah God is One
- Abraham God is One
- Moses God is One
- Jesus God is One
- Muhammad God is One
BOOK CONTENTS--
Pre-reading questions:
1. What is this ‘Just One Message’?
2. What does the Bible say about it?
3. What does the Qur’an say about it?
4. What is your opinion about it?
source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/58117
This document provides an overview of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. It begins by describing how Jesus originally called ordinary men to follow him and how this changed their lives. It then defines a disciple as a student or follower who imitates their teacher. The document explains that to become a disciple of Jesus, one must repent of their sins and trust in Jesus' sacrifice on the cross to be saved. It emphasizes that salvation is by grace alone, not works, and that believing Jesus is Lord means viewing him as the master and owner of one's life.
10. How Do We Receive Salvation through Jesus? NotesWilliam Anderson
This document discusses how to receive salvation through Jesus. It explains that all people are sinful and deserving of death, but Jesus offers the solution. He lived a perfect life, died on the cross to pay the penalty for sins, and rose again, defeating sin and death. To receive salvation, one must repent of sins and have faith in Jesus as the risen Lord and only way to be reconciled with God. Repentance involves turning from sin and self to God, while faith is trusting in Jesus' work and embracing the gospel through one's beliefs and actions.
This document discusses what it takes to grow spiritually and become a disciple of Christ. It defines spiritual maturity as being like Christ and outlines several core habits that are necessary for growth, including reading the Bible, prayer, fellowship, service, and stewardship. The document emphasizes that spiritual growth is a process that requires discipline and training oneself, not just the passage of time. Becoming a disciple means daily carrying one's cross by adopting spiritual disciplines. The ultimate purpose of growing as a disciple is to walk in God's love and experience his presence.
The document discusses how the Bible was written and how it should be interpreted. It states that the Bible writers claimed to write what the Spirit said, not their own ideas. It was inspired by God but written through human authors in different time periods and styles. To properly interpret it, readers must pray for the Holy Spirit's inspiration and remember it is the Word of God, requiring faith to understand.
The document provides guidance on how to study the Bible through examining the meaning and significance of passages. It discusses understanding the original author's intended meaning by surveying the historical background, context, grammar, and definitions of words. The goal is to preserve the integrity of the meaning while understanding contemporary significance. Three progressive objectives of exposition, interpretation and application are outlined to achieve understanding, relevance and life application from Bible study.
The Mirror Principle – Get to Know Secrets to be Satiated with LifeChris Oyakhilome
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome– a widely acknowledged Man of God has dedicated his life to enriching lives with motivating, faith-filled words from the Bible.
The document summarizes key points from a teaching on Genesis 3:1-15:
1) Satan questions God's authority and prohibition in the garden, challenging the terms of the covenant between God and Adam.
2) Satan convinces Eve to doubt God's motives for the prohibition.
3) God promises enmity between the serpent's seed and Eve's seed, referring collectively to believers and non-believers who will be in conflict, but also narrowing to a singular confrontation between Christ and Satan.
4) Christ, as the second Adam, will obey God and defeat Satan by his death on the cross, reversing the effects of the fall and allowing humanity access to the tree of
One of the things we must learn in the Christian life is "how to kill sin." As John Owen put it "be killing your sin or it will be killing you." Last night in our study we looked at Romans 8 "the great 8." And part of the emphasis was on Romans 8:13
The document discusses how prayer, and specifically the practice of Lectio Divina, can transform one's life. It provides the following key points:
- Prayer, and praying specific passages from the Bible, is emphasized throughout Scripture and was practiced by godly men and women whose lives changed nations.
- Lectio Divina involves slowly and deliberately praying passages from the Bible, allowing God to speak through His word and connect with one's spirit, resulting in transformation.
- A four step process is outlined for Lectio Divina: selecting a passage, meditating on a word or phrase, discerning what God may be saying, and finally allowing one's heart and the Scripture to become one through
In this second of four sessions of our “Being and Making Disciples” workshop help in Sacele on September 1,2012 we answered the question “How Did I Begin to Disciple Someone?. We started by looking at things we should take into consideration even before we start discipling someone like how we should model Jesus, the importance of focusing on relationships and the goal of what we do in discipleship. We then went on to look at five key things we should do to help those we are discipling to get off to a good start.
This document outlines a presentation on how to study the Bible personally. It discusses the importance of Bible study for spiritual growth, maturity and effectiveness. The key steps outlined are observation, interpretation and application. Observation involves asking who, what, where, when, why and what questions of the text. Interpretation looks at content, context, comparison, culture and consultation. Application involves relating the meaning to one's own life and practicing it. The presentation uses the example of Mark 4:35-42 and Romans 12:1-2 to demonstrate the process and concludes by encouraging regular Bible study.
The document provides an overview of a church seminar on spiritual growth. It discusses key factors that catalyze spiritual growth, such as reading the Bible, developing beliefs, spiritual practices, serving others, and community. It also summarizes survey results on what people want most from church, including help understanding the Bible, developing faith, and children's programs. The document then covers biblical principles, interpreting scripture, and the attributes of God's word.
This document discusses the philosophy of worship. It begins by explaining that humans were created by God to be in relationship with Him and worship Him. However, sin disrupted this relationship. The document then examines why we worship (to be in relationship with God), what we gain from worship (healing, formation), where worship can take place (not just buildings), and how worship should be structured (with a four-part pattern of gathering, hearing, responding, blessing). The goal of Christian leaders should be to guide congregations in meaningful worship that strengthens their relationship with God.
This document discusses ways for Christians to grow in their faith through prayer, study, service, fellowship, and participating in sacraments. It emphasizes that prayer should be focused on developing a relationship with God and Jesus through faithfulness and guidance from the Holy Spirit. Study of the Bible and other spiritual materials can help one learn about God. Christians can serve through their daily lives, responsibilities, witness, availability for God's work, and community service. Fellowship involves worshipping together, teaching, serving as a community, and social gatherings. Sacraments like confession and communion are important for receiving God's grace. Overall growth in faith requires faithfulness and patience.
Knowing the real God volume 1_This is Eternal LIfeTOMISIN AJILEYE
Do you want to know God? Do you have questions about God? Do you wonder about who you are? This is a series you need to read. Do you wonder how much God knows? Do you wonder about God's Al-knowing knowledge?
The document summarizes key points from a Bible study session on interpreting and applying the Bible. It discusses the differences between modern and biblical audiences and the importance of finding the underlying theological principle. It provides a four-step method: 1) understand what the text meant historically, 2) identify differences, 3) discern the theological principle, and 4) apply the principle today. An example is provided using Joshua 1:1-9 to demonstrate the method. Close reading techniques like observation are emphasized to understand what a passage directly says before interpreting.
Session 3 of Rhema Christian Fellowships' Sunday Study Bible Lessons. This lesson begins a look at the inductive study method; observation, interpretation and application. The lesson focuses on observation: what to look for in scripture sentences.
The document discusses the key elements that must be present in a disciple of Christ. It begins by stating that becoming a disciple starts with a decision to follow Christ and continues with ongoing decisions. It emphasizes that disciples receive instruction from Jesus' teachings and must step out in action by doing what Jesus commanded, such as healing, preaching, and making other disciples. True commitment requires taking up one's cross daily despite challenges. Disciples must also increase their faith through believing God can do anything and find strength through God during difficulties. With power from the Holy Spirit and God, and motivated by love, disciples can do greater works than Jesus and will be identified by their love for one another.
The document discusses the benefits and nature of the Bible. It states that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and infallible word of God. It should be the basis for all doctrine and teachings. The Bible benefits people by promising prosperity and success to those who obey it, converting lives, and providing guidance, among other benefits. It will never pass away. The Bible can be likened to seeds, food, a knife, honey, and other things. People of all times can find relevance in the Bible.
BOOK DESCRIPTION--
To those who seek the truth sincerely,
honestly, and open-mindedly!
After the creation of Adam, just one
original message has been repeatedly
delivered to mankind throughout the
history of humanity.
Thus, to remind people about it and bring
them back on track, many prophets and
messengers including Adam, Noah,
Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad
were sent by the only true God to convey
this message:The true God is only ONE.
Worship Him ALONE and
keep His commandments.
The True God, The Creator
sent: to convey:
-Adam God is One
- Noah God is One
- Abraham God is One
- Moses God is One
- Jesus God is One
- Muhammad God is One
BOOK CONTENTS--
Pre-reading questions:
1. What is this ‘Just One Message’?
2. What does the Bible say about it?
3. What does the Qur’an say about it?
4. What is your opinion about it?
source: http://www.islamhouse.com/p/58117
This document provides an overview of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. It begins by describing how Jesus originally called ordinary men to follow him and how this changed their lives. It then defines a disciple as a student or follower who imitates their teacher. The document explains that to become a disciple of Jesus, one must repent of their sins and trust in Jesus' sacrifice on the cross to be saved. It emphasizes that salvation is by grace alone, not works, and that believing Jesus is Lord means viewing him as the master and owner of one's life.
10. How Do We Receive Salvation through Jesus? NotesWilliam Anderson
This document discusses how to receive salvation through Jesus. It explains that all people are sinful and deserving of death, but Jesus offers the solution. He lived a perfect life, died on the cross to pay the penalty for sins, and rose again, defeating sin and death. To receive salvation, one must repent of sins and have faith in Jesus as the risen Lord and only way to be reconciled with God. Repentance involves turning from sin and self to God, while faith is trusting in Jesus' work and embracing the gospel through one's beliefs and actions.
This document discusses what it takes to grow spiritually and become a disciple of Christ. It defines spiritual maturity as being like Christ and outlines several core habits that are necessary for growth, including reading the Bible, prayer, fellowship, service, and stewardship. The document emphasizes that spiritual growth is a process that requires discipline and training oneself, not just the passage of time. Becoming a disciple means daily carrying one's cross by adopting spiritual disciplines. The ultimate purpose of growing as a disciple is to walk in God's love and experience his presence.
The document discusses how the Bible was written and how it should be interpreted. It states that the Bible writers claimed to write what the Spirit said, not their own ideas. It was inspired by God but written through human authors in different time periods and styles. To properly interpret it, readers must pray for the Holy Spirit's inspiration and remember it is the Word of God, requiring faith to understand.
The document provides guidance on how to study the Bible through examining the meaning and significance of passages. It discusses understanding the original author's intended meaning by surveying the historical background, context, grammar, and definitions of words. The goal is to preserve the integrity of the meaning while understanding contemporary significance. Three progressive objectives of exposition, interpretation and application are outlined to achieve understanding, relevance and life application from Bible study.
The Mirror Principle – Get to Know Secrets to be Satiated with LifeChris Oyakhilome
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome– a widely acknowledged Man of God has dedicated his life to enriching lives with motivating, faith-filled words from the Bible.
The document summarizes key points from a teaching on Genesis 3:1-15:
1) Satan questions God's authority and prohibition in the garden, challenging the terms of the covenant between God and Adam.
2) Satan convinces Eve to doubt God's motives for the prohibition.
3) God promises enmity between the serpent's seed and Eve's seed, referring collectively to believers and non-believers who will be in conflict, but also narrowing to a singular confrontation between Christ and Satan.
4) Christ, as the second Adam, will obey God and defeat Satan by his death on the cross, reversing the effects of the fall and allowing humanity access to the tree of
One of the things we must learn in the Christian life is "how to kill sin." As John Owen put it "be killing your sin or it will be killing you." Last night in our study we looked at Romans 8 "the great 8." And part of the emphasis was on Romans 8:13
The document discusses the doctrine of regeneration from a biblical perspective over 5 main points:
1. Regeneration is initiated solely by God, as seen by terms like "born again" being in the passive voice in scripture.
2. Regeneration is necessary because without it, all people are spiritually dead.
3. Regeneration involves the Spirit replacing a heart of stone with a heart of flesh, as described in Ezekiel 36.
4. Regeneration and justification go hand in hand, with the Spirit connecting a person to Christ through cleansing from sin and granting righteousness.
5. Regeneration stems from God's mercy and kindness towards humanity.
The document is an introduction to a sermon on being "born again" or experiencing the "new birth." It poses a series of questions to the congregation about whether they are following the broad or narrow path, whether their lives demonstrate obedience to God's word, and whether they have truly repented of their sins and believed in Jesus. It indicates that being born again is necessary to enter God's kingdom, but is something that happens to people rather than something they can achieve through their own efforts. The sermon will address five points about the doctrine of regeneration or being born again.
1. Regeneration is an act done solely by God through His Spirit, whereby He imparts spiritual life to spiritually dead sinners and replaces their hearts of stone with hearts of flesh.
2. It is necessary because all humans are spiritually dead until born again by God, having only the life of the flesh, not the life of the Spirit.
3. The Spirit accomplishes regeneration by connecting the believer to Christ through faith, cleansing their sins, and declaring them righteous, thus justifying them.
The document discusses how the Bible uses the concept of a suzerain-vassal treaty as a framework for understanding God's relationship with Israel and humanity. It explains that in ancient Near Eastern cultures, a great king (suzerain) would make a treaty with a lesser king (vassal) where the vassal pledged obedience to the suzerain in exchange for protection. The document argues this treaty format is used throughout the Bible to portray God as the great King making a covenant with Israel and its human kings, and ultimately with Jesus, to bless humanity.
God is fully self-sufficient and needs nothing from creation. While God created and loves humanity, we do not fill any lack in God but were made to receive his fullness. God calls us to worship and obey him not out of his need, but out of his love for us. Our purpose is to glorify God's self-sufficient nature and experience his goodness, not to benefit God who possesses all things within himself eternally.
The document discusses principles for understanding the structure and themes of the Bible. It outlines 12 principles, including that the Bible can be divided into 5 Christ-centered divisions, the Old Testament follows a structure of "5-12-5-5-12" books, and the prophetical books are categorized as pre-exilic, exilic, or post-exilic with some exceptions. A key theme discussed is that the Bible's overall theme is "the glory of God."
Year 8 ICT Summary discusses RSS feeds and blogs as ways to get updates from websites and communicate with friends by posting content like on a personal website. The student made an Obama blog for RS and learned blogs are easy to use. Fireworks is described as a way to edit photos similarly to Photoshop, allowing picture animations through skills like smudging and feathering. The student also made a 30-second iPod ad with a partner using Audacity, finding the audio software fun and easy to learn.
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This document discusses the importance of Bible intake and spiritual disciplines for the Christian life. It emphasizes that no discipline is more important than regularly taking in God's word through reading, studying, and memorizing Scripture. The document provides guidance on practices like hearing sermons, studying the Bible, and memorizing verses. It encourages setting goals for Bible reading and offers tips like using study guides. Readers are reminded that growing in godliness requires allowing God's word to shape their lives over time through consistent Bible intake. When someone asks how to improve their Bible intake, the document recommends commitment to regular practices and not expecting mastery overnight.
This document provides guidance on developing a regular practice of reading the Bible. It covers the reasons to read the Bible such as it being the word of God and a means of obedience. It recommends making Bible reading a daily habit and choosing a translation that is easy to understand. The document then presents a four-step method of reading devotionally: selecting a passage, identifying parts of the text, focusing on a key point, and considering how to practice or apply what was learned. Tips are also provided for maximizing the reading experience, such as using color-coding and journaling.
This document is a preface and first chapter from a book containing three chapters on basic elements of the Christian life. The preface indicates the book contains material previously published separately as three booklets by Witness Lee and Watchman Nee.
The first chapter discusses the importance of spending time with God daily through prayer and reading the Bible. It recommends setting aside 30 minutes each morning to pray and read the Bible without focusing on knowledge, but on communing with God and enjoying Him. The chapter describes a method of "pray-reading" where the reader prays the words of the Bible as they read them aloud. It asserts this practice can nourish believers spiritually and change their experience of Christ.
This document provides guidance on how to study the Bible through daily reading and reflection. It emphasizes that Bible study should be a spiritual practice that transforms the heart, not just an intellectual exercise. The document offers practical tips for establishing a regular Bible study routine, including choosing a time, place, and plan for study each day. It also stresses the importance of preparing one's heart through prayer and surrender to the Holy Spirit before opening God's word in order to gain true understanding and revival.
This document provides a 4-step guide to developing a close bond with Christ: 1) Read the Bible daily to learn about God and apply its teachings; 2) Pray constantly in sincerity to communicate with God and seek his help; 3) Fast regularly by depriving yourself of food/drink to focus spiritually and grow stronger in faith; 4) Sing praises to God through music, poetry and dance to glorify, worship and commune with him. Following these steps will help maintain a relationship with Christ through good and bad times and prepare for eternal life.
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The document discusses the character of God and argues that the only way to truly know God is through what He has revealed about Himself in the Bible. It states that while creation shows God's power, only Scripture reveals things like the Trinity and salvation through Jesus Christ. The author asserts that the Bible alone directs us on how to glorify and enjoy God forever.
The document is a summary of key points about having new life in Christ from a Christian perspective. It discusses that as followers of Christ, believers are new creations with a new spirit and life. It encourages leaving behind old habits and embracing the new life God has planned. It provides biblical passages about salvation through faith in Jesus, being made righteous through his sacrifice, and having eternal life. The summary encourages choosing to follow Christ and live according to his teachings.
All have sinned and fallen short of God's perfect standard. When a person becomes a Christian, all of their sins - past, present and future - are forgiven. God's solution to sin is found through Jesus Christ. When He died on the cross, Jesus paid the penalty for our sins so that we might be forgiven and made righteous through faith in Him.
This document discusses how the Bible was written and how it should be interpreted. It was written by humans but inspired by God through the Holy Spirit. Each author explained God's truth in their own way. To properly understand the Bible, we must pray and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance and interpretation, as its message comes from God.
God is majestic and transcendent, far above His creation. He created everything exactly as He wished and remains sovereign, controlling all things in the universe. Knowing God's attributes, like His sovereignty and majesty, helps us understand who He is and accept our circumstances, trusting that He is in control. It also encourages praying for others and trusting God for the strength and resources for ministry. Studying God's attributes reveals more of who He is and leads to greater worship.
THE SABBATH SCHOOL - 3st QUARTER 2020 - LESSON 7.Adam Hiola
The document discusses the importance and benefits of studying the Bible. It says that the Bible testifies of Jesus, who is its main theme. Studying the Bible transforms our lives, fills us with God's power, and enables us to share the gospel with others. The Bible is compared to symbols like light, fire, seed and bread that nourish our souls. God's word has the power to create and renew us when we let the Holy Spirit work through our study of scripture. The Bible contains promises from God to meet our needs and blessings that are unlocked through faith. Studying the Bible daily gives us wisdom to share it with others who are weary.
3. What is Foundational for Discipling Someone? Notes (A4)William Anderson
The document provides guidance on foundational principles for discipling someone. It emphasizes establishing the "big picture" of salvation history with Jesus at the center. When discipling others, the initial focus should be on "being" rather than "doing" - helping them understand their new identity in Christ through the gospel. This establishes the proper motivation from a transformed heart before exhorting good works. Key tools for growth are engaging with the word of God, prayer, and fellowship within the church community.
The document is a short religious text that discusses how to receive new life through Jesus Christ. It contains the following key points:
1. By placing faith in Jesus and what he did on the cross, one can be saved and become a new creation with old things passed away.
2. God has a plan and purpose for everyone's life. Accepting Jesus allows one to experience God's blessings.
3. Taking steps like joining a new believers class, making new Christian friends, being baptized, praying, and reading the Bible can help build a strong foundation in one's new faith.
4. Through faith in Jesus, believers can exchange their sin for God's righteousness, being made right with
1) To know God, we must read and study his word, the Bible, and meditate on it alone and with other Christians.
2) The Bible is God's love letter to help us come to know him as our Father and obey him as our Lord.
3) God's word teaches us, corrects us, guides us in righteousness, and equips us to do good works.
The document discusses the importance of studying the doctrine of the Trinity. It provides several reasons why the Trinity is central to Christianity, notably that it is necessary for the atoning work of Christ. Removing the Trinity would cause the Christian faith to disintegrate. The document also explores scriptural support for the Trinity and how each person of the Godhead was involved in salvation through Jesus's life, death and resurrection.
The document describes The Discipleship Ministry, which exists to fulfill the Great Commission by equipping Christians to share their faith. It introduces Discipleship 2, a resource designed to help Christians grow spiritually through lessons on topics like spiritual living, fruitfulness, and relationships. The coordinator of The Discipleship Ministry is Kenson Kuba, a graduate of Multnomah School of the Bible who now works as a water microbiologist in Hawaii.
The document discusses the authority, characteristics, and necessity of Scripture. Some key points:
1. The Bible claims authority as the Word of God, and its words have power to change lives. Disbelieving or disobeying Scripture is equivalent to disobeying God.
2. All words in the original manuscripts of Scripture are completely true without error. God cannot lie, so His words in the Bible are the ultimate standard of truth.
3. While the Bible is sufficient on its own, teachers and scholars can help with interpretation, defending the Bible from attacks, and applying it to new situations. However, their works should always point back to Jesus and Scripture.
This document discusses the importance of mentoring and discipling new believers. It makes three key points:
1) Without mentoring, new believers will adopt the values of those around them, so it is important for them to be challenged and taught biblical values and convictions.
2) Most new believers are impacted more by what they see from other believers than what they hear them say. Seeing biblical spirituality modeled is important for their growth.
3) Spiritual parenting through mentoring and modeling helps new believers transition from self-dependence to dependence on God and the Holy Spirit. The goal of discipleship is spiritual maturity and fruitfulness that leads to reproducing disciples of their own.
This document provides an overview and summary of the "Retreat 2010" session on "Learning and Living the God-centered Life." The session focuses on understanding God's progressive plan of redemption from Genesis to Revelation through the concept of the "Kingdom of God." Key points include: God's purpose is his glory; his plan unfolds through redemption of mankind; and the kingdom is seen in four phases from being offered to Israel to its fulfillment in Christ. The document analyzes different covenants and how the Mosaic covenant fits into the first, provisional fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham.
The document provides an overview of God's progressive redemption of mankind from Genesis to Revelation. It discusses four phases: 1) Kingdom offered in Genesis 1-2, 2) Kingdom promised in Genesis 3-50, 3) Kingdom prefigured in Exodus-Malachi through Israel, and 4) Kingdom fulfilled in Matthew-Revelation through Christ. The document focuses on God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 15 and how that covenant serves as the foundation for God fulfilling his promises through Israel and ultimately through Christ.
This document provides an overview and analysis of key passages from Genesis relating to the Abrahamic covenant and the fall of man. It discusses how Satan questioned God's command to Adam, leading Eve to evaluate God's terms on her own. It analyzes how Adam should have confronted Satan rather than letting Eve speak with him. The document also summarizes how the disobedience of the first Adam plunged mankind into sin and curse, requiring a second, obedient Adam (Jesus) to fulfill the covenant and allow people to return to God's kingdom. Genesis 3:15 contains God's first promise of this by placing enmity between the serpent and Eve's seed, with Jesus ultimately crushing Satan's head through the cross.
This document discusses the theme of the "kingdom of God" in the Bible. It explains that the kingdom of God refers to God exercising sovereignty as the great King over his people through an obedient vassal king. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, suzerain-vassal treaties structured relationships in this way. The Bible uses this framework, with God as the great King, human rulers like David and Solomon as vassal kings, and the people under their rule. Jesus is presented as the ultimate obedient vassal king, who by his death brings God's blessings to all who believe in him.
Luke builds a bridge connecting the Old Testament to the New Testament through Jesus and the early church. In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is presented as the promised Messiah and King who establishes God's kingdom through his teachings, miracles, death and resurrection. Luke then continues the story in Acts, showing how the apostles preached about Jesus and the kingdom after he ascended to heaven. The overarching theme is that God has fulfilled his plan to redeem Israel through sending Christ as the Savior and rightful heir to David's throne.
This document provides an overview of God's progressive plan of redemption from Genesis to Revelation. It discusses how key events and figures in the Bible point toward and prefigure the coming of Jesus Christ as the promised seed. The summary is:
God's plan unfolds from creation to fall of man to redemption through Christ. Major events like the flood, Abrahamic covenant, Exodus, and Davidic covenant establish types that point to Christ's fulfillment of defeating sin. Jesus is the true seed who inaugurates God's kingdom and achieves redemption through his death and resurrection.
This document provides an overview of the topics to be covered in the "Retreat 2010" on learning and living the God-centered life. The retreat will focus on developing a hermeneutical approach to interpreting the Bible from Genesis to Revelation in order to understand God's unfolding plan of redemption. Specific topics to be covered include the kingdom of God, different views of the millennium, and approaches like biblical doctrine and theology. The goal is to understand the overarching narrative of Scripture rather than focusing on isolated details or proof texts.
The document discusses two key views of the cross: 1) We are perpetrators - focusing on what Jesus accomplished in relationship to how we stand before God (atonement, propitiation, justification). 2) We are victims - focusing on what Christ accomplished in relationship to the bondage of sin, death, and the devil (redemption, ransom). It then discusses the biblical definition of sin as any failure to conform to God's moral law. Five observations from Scripture are provided about the total effects of sin: 1) It affects every human. 2) Our rebellion against God is total. 3) In rebellion, everything man does is sin. 4) Man's inability to submit to God or do good is total.
The document discusses the biblical concept of God's sovereignty. It begins by defining sovereignty as God planning and carrying out His perfect will over all of creation without failure or defeat. Several Bible passages are then examined that demonstrate God's control over all things, from life and death to making people poor or rich. The document argues that God ordains both good and evil in the world according to His purposes. It notes some find this difficult to accept but encourage internal reflection on the truth. The sovereignty of God is said to mean He does whatever He pleases in heaven and earth, and no one can resist His will or question His actions.
This document provides instructions and background for a retreat. It outlines 5 main points to be covered, including being on time, providing notes, and having an interactive dialogue. It encourages getting back into God's word and building a foundation of Bible doctrine. The retreat aims to teach the God-centered view of the Bible over a man-centered view. It provides instructions for participants to pray, prepare, and study scripture references in advance. Exhortations are given to not harden one's heart like Israel did after leaving Egypt. Attendees are encouraged to hold fast to their assurance in Christ and not drift from what they have heard.
The document discusses the Christian doctrine of salvation, outlining it as a three-fold process of justification, sanctification, and glorification. It defines justification as God declaring believers righteous based on Christ's righteousness, occurring as a one-time event upon believing. Sanctification is the ongoing process of being saved as believers are transformed by God. Glorification will be when believers are fully saved upon entering heaven.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Romans 6:11-13, which contains four imperatives for Christians. It discusses:
1) Not allowing sin to reign in one's mortal body and stopping the presentation of body parts to sin for unrighteous acts.
2) Positively presenting one's whole self and body parts to God for righteous service as those made alive in Christ.
3) The need to eliminate sin's negative control before accentuating the positive dedication of oneself to God's service and righteousness.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Romans 6:11-13. It summarizes the four commands that Paul gives: 1) Consider yourselves dead to sin but alive to God; 2) Do not let sin reign in your body; 3) Do not present your body to sin; 4) Present yourselves and your body to God as instruments of righteousness. It examines key words and concepts, emphasizing that Christians must first eliminate sin's power before focusing on righteousness, and must continually rely on their new divine nature rather than their own strength.
The document discusses the Greek words "baptizo" and "bapto" and their meanings. It explains that "baptizo" refers to a permanent change or union, as seen when vegetables were baptized into vinegar for pickling. When used of Christians, baptizo refers to their union with Christ. The document also notes the "two aspects" of baptism - that believers are placed into Christ and Christ is placed into believers through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Spiritual baptism changes one's state and joins them to the Trinity through placement into God.
This document provides an overview and questions for a lesson on "Learning and Living the God-centered life" based on key doctrines from Romans such as justification, regeneration, and resurrection. It discusses how Romans transitions from explaining that all men are under sin to outlining salvation through justification by faith in Christ. Key points made include that doctrine must precede application, believing correctly comes before behaving correctly, and the imperatives in Romans 6 exhort believers to live consistently with their new identity and freedom in Christ.
The document provides an overview of a church lesson on practical Christian living based on doctrines like justification, regeneration, and resurrection. It poses a series of questions and outlines Romans 6, noting that it divides into two sections about being a new person in Christ and being freed from sin and enslaved to righteousness. The questions explore how Paul writes Romans and why he needed to write chapter 6, to address those who take grace too far and think they can sin freely, and those focused on works of the law. Key terms in Romans 6 like "died to sin" are explained to refer to Christians passing from Adam's realm of sin and death into Christ's realm of righteousness and life.
The document discusses the biblical doctrine of resurrection, beginning with a definition and expanding on predictions by Jesus, biblical proof, and implications. It explains that resurrection means the future bodily rising of all persons, with believers rising to eternal life and unbelievers to eternal torment. The resurrection of Christ ensures our justification, regeneration, and receipt of perfect resurrection bodies. It also has practical implications like continued obedience and focusing on our heavenly reward.
1. The document discusses the biblical concept of regeneration, which refers to God imparting spiritual life and creating a new person from nothing through divine power.
2. Key aspects of regeneration discussed include it resulting in a new creation, a new man, and a new heart of flesh rather than stone.
3. Regeneration fundamentally changes a person so that they now delight in God and His law and will persevere in faith until the end.
The document discusses the biblical doctrine of regeneration. It defines regeneration as a creative act of God where he imparts new spiritual life. Regeneration is described as a new creation, a new man, and a new heart. God takes out the heart of stone and replaces it with a heart of flesh through regeneration. It is an inward work of God that changes a person at the core of their being.
1. Welcome to “Learning and Living the God-centered life”
Carmel Baptist Church
www.learningandlivingtheword.com
July 5, 2009
2. Learning and Living the God-centered Life
Coming in August
The Trinity - Jesus and His relationship to the Father
(2 Weeks)
The Trinity - Jesus and His relationship to the Spirit
(2 Weeks)
6. Coming in August
Redesign of our Website
5 top tabs, more compact and easier navigation
More links for those who want to dig deeper
Video, Audio and Notes
Community Activities to be updated by leaders
Coming in September
Attributes of God
Incommunicable - those held only by God Himself
Self sufficiency (2 Weeks)
Immutability (2 Weeks)
7. The Summer Exhortation - Back to the Bible
1. Mission
2. Challenge
3. Authority
4. Importance
5. Accomplishment or Achievement
8. Back to the Bible
Community Mission Statement (from teaching perspective)
We exist as a community to spread a passion for Christ, as
His word becomes the food and daily nourishment for our
learning and living the God-centered life.
A life, that through His word, is transformed by the power of
the Spirit in seeing glory of Christ who is the image of God!
9. Community Challenge Statement
"FINALLY THIS YEAR" Lord you have my full and undivided
attention. There will be, by Your grace, no competition
between recreation, entertainment, business, kids activities or
anything else that can so easily distract and entangle me.
Though I recognize all these activities will be part of my life, I
maintain and cling to the truth that you are my life.
"FINALLY THIS YEAR" I first of all will prepare my heart to
hear from God as never before. I will recognize that God is
sovereign, and may do with me whatever He pleases. But
heavenly Father my prayer will be for You to extend to me a
measure of faith as never before, with regards to the reading,
devotion and study of Your word. And "FINALLY THIS
YEAR" I am praying to trust,depend, rely on Christ as never
before. "FINALLY THIS YEAR" I am longing to be desperate
for You Lord and You alone!!!
10. Authority of the Bible
The word of God is inspired (God-breathed)
The word of God is inerrant (no errors)
The word of God is infallible (it will not fail)
Starting point of our study for this week
Mark 4:21-23 (Parable of the Lamp)
The Story (can you tell the story)
The Setting (what is the context)
The Spiritual Teaching (what is the main point)
11. Importance of the Bible
God commands it
A life priority
Litmus test of salvation
Primary way to know God
12. Importance of the Bible
God commands it
2 Timothy 2:15
Chase the verbs (website and tutorial)
Check parallel translations (website and tutorial)
Be diligent
to present yourself approved to God as a workman
who does not need to be ashamed,
accurately handling the word of truth.
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17. Importance of the Bible
It is a life priority
Psalm 1 (notice eliminate negative, accentuate positive)
Joshua 1:8
Deut. 32:47 “For it is not an idle word for you; indeed it is
your life…”
John 5:24
18. Importance of the Bible
It is a litmus test for salvation
John 8:31
John 15:1-4
John 6:35
19. Importance of the Bible
It is the primary way we can know God
What is more important to man than God? He is everything.
To know God is the primary, pre eminent pursuit of any
human.
And how is he, man, to study, to know God? God has shut
Himself up, as it were, or limited Himself in His revelation to
mankind through the channel of the written Word of God, the
Bible.
This is the only authentic, true text to which we may turn.
Anything God has of Himself or His blessings comes from
Himself immediately, directly, and only to a human being
through this book, God's Word.
20. Consequently, to know God is to know the Bible; to know the
Bible is to know God. If God is all important, then His Word
is all important. In other words, The Word of God is as
important as God Himself.
As far as mankind is concerned, this is true. A hunger for
God will mean, must mean, a hunger for the Word of God.
Therefore, one must immediately realize if God's Word is as
important as God Himself (for by it we can know and
understand God), then how we interpret God's Word is just
as important as God's Word.
21. Importance of the Bible
It is the primary way we can know God
John 14:8
John 1:14
John 1:18
John 17:3
In Summary
God Commands it
A Life Priority!
Litmus test for Salvation
Primary way to know God
22. Accomplishments of the Bible
It regenerates (1 Peter 1:23)
It converts the soul (Romans 10:17)
It makes wise the simple (Psalm 119:130)
It sanctifies (John 17:17)
It sustains spiritual life (Matthew 4:4)
Check out the Greek word for “word” which is rhema
This means a specific “word” from the whole word
23. Matt 4:4 Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that
proceeds from the mouth of God.
1 Pet 1:25 The grass withers, and the flower falls off, but the Word
of the Lord abides forever.
Rom 10:17 Faith comes by hearing, hearing by the Word of Christ.
Eph 6:17 ..and the sword of the spirit, which is the Word of God.
Heb 1:3 He upholds all things by the Word of His power.
Heb 11:3 By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by
the Word of God.
Eph 5:26 Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her,
having cleansed her by the washing of the water of the Word.
24. Accomplishments of the Bible
It promotes spiritual growth (1 Peter 2:2)
It produces hope and comfort (Romans 15:4)
It edifies (Acts 20:32)
It warns (1 Corinthians 10:11)
It performs surgery (Hebrews 11:4)
It judges (John 12:47)