Paul was originally a persecutor of Christians known as Saul but experienced a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus when Jesus appeared to him in a vision. From that point on, Paul became one of the most prominent early Christian missionaries and evangelists who vigorously spread the gospel message. He emphasized that he was appointed as an apostle by God's will alone, not through his own efforts, and was taught directly by Jesus during his conversion experience.
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1. Peter and John heal a lame beggar at the temple gate, astonishing the onlookers.
2. In response, Peter preaches to the crowd, emphasizing that it was through faith in Jesus, not their own power, that the man was healed. He urges them to repent and turn to God.
3. Peter tells them they disowned the Holy One, Jesus, but God raised him from the dead as foretold by the prophets. He reminds them that through Abraham all peoples will be blessed.
Moses questions God about who he is to demand that Pharaoh release the Israelites from Egypt. God responds that He will be with Moses and tells Moses His name is "I AM". Throughout the Bible, God and Jesus refer to themselves as "I AM" to signify that they are the eternal, self-existent one. Jesus performs many miracles and makes statements where He calls himself the "I AM", such as "I am the bread of life" and "I am the light of the world". By calling himself the "I AM", Jesus was claiming to be God.
The document discusses Jesus' crucifixion according to the Gospels of Mark and Matthew. It describes how Jesus was betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought before the high priest and Pontius Pilate. Though found innocent, he was sentenced to death by crucifixion due to the urging of the high priests who were envious of him. While on the cross, Jesus endured great physical suffering and cried out feeling abandoned by God. With his final words "It is finished," he gave up his spirit, and with his death the veil of the temple was torn signifying access to God.
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Crucified With Christ - The Two Pathways Of Mind Control . Will we allow God to give us the mind of Christ and die to self ? Or will we submit our will to the Devil through the influence of modern music, media and the occult ? The presentation explores the latest demonic push to capture our minds, plus the Hope of victory over self through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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1. Peter and John heal a lame beggar at the temple gate, astonishing the onlookers.
2. In response, Peter preaches to the crowd, emphasizing that it was through faith in Jesus, not their own power, that the man was healed. He urges them to repent and turn to God.
3. Peter tells them they disowned the Holy One, Jesus, but God raised him from the dead as foretold by the prophets. He reminds them that through Abraham all peoples will be blessed.
Moses questions God about who he is to demand that Pharaoh release the Israelites from Egypt. God responds that He will be with Moses and tells Moses His name is "I AM". Throughout the Bible, God and Jesus refer to themselves as "I AM" to signify that they are the eternal, self-existent one. Jesus performs many miracles and makes statements where He calls himself the "I AM", such as "I am the bread of life" and "I am the light of the world". By calling himself the "I AM", Jesus was claiming to be God.
The document discusses Jesus' crucifixion according to the Gospels of Mark and Matthew. It describes how Jesus was betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought before the high priest and Pontius Pilate. Though found innocent, he was sentenced to death by crucifixion due to the urging of the high priests who were envious of him. While on the cross, Jesus endured great physical suffering and cried out feeling abandoned by God. With his final words "It is finished," he gave up his spirit, and with his death the veil of the temple was torn signifying access to God.
Crucified With Christ - The Two Pathways Of Mind Control - 12 Apr 2015MinistryOfHeaing777
Crucified With Christ - The Two Pathways Of Mind Control . Will we allow God to give us the mind of Christ and die to self ? Or will we submit our will to the Devil through the influence of modern music, media and the occult ? The presentation explores the latest demonic push to capture our minds, plus the Hope of victory over self through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Beauty Of Holiness & Exposing the Jesuit-run IlluminatiMinistryOfHeaing777
"Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." - Psalm 29:2. Choose the "seal of the living God" or the "mark of the beast".
The daily passages discuss various biblical teachings. They reference verses about having faith over sight, God's love for humanity, dwelling in God through love, being sealed by the Holy Spirit after believing, and more. Later passages discuss humility, righteousness through faith in Christ, strengthening one another, not judging others, appearing before God's judgment, and watching until Jesus' return. The documents provide daily reflections on biblical themes.
John the Baptist preached a message of repentance in preparation for the coming of the Messiah. Jesus, though sinless, was baptized by John to fulfill all righteousness. He was then led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan. Jesus overcame the temptations by relying on scripture, demonstrating His identity as the Son of God and obedience to God over Satan.
The document contains verses from the Quran and Hadith inviting people to worship Allah alone without ascribing partners to Him. It also contains verses about treating non-Muslims respectfully by granting them asylum if requested and ensuring their safety and security. The document encourages inviting people to Islam through wisdom, fair preaching, and better argument. It provides a website for more information on Islam and peace.
The document discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in helping believers conquer weaknesses, understand spiritual truths, and become like Christ. It covers three weeks of teaching on the Holy Spirit empowering believers as witnesses, using their spiritual gifts for the benefit of all, and producing the fruit of love, joy, peace and more. Cultivating the fruit involves being led by the Spirit to overcome temptation, walking by the Spirit daily which finds favor with God, and living by the Spirit with extraordinary faith as they await Christ's return.
Advancing the good news of peace - Ephesians 6:15David Turner
1) The document discusses how peace comes from God and how Jesus is referred to as the Prince of Peace.
2) It provides several Bible verses that reference peace, including how Jesus preached peace and promised his disciples peace.
3) The overarching message is that through faith in Jesus Christ, believers can have peace both presently and eternally.
The document outlines the book of Proverbs, including its purpose and major sections. It discusses key topics in Proverbs like wisdom, folly, and contrasts between the righteous and wicked. It also analyzes passages about wisdom from Proverbs, Corinthians, and Christ's teachings. The document defines wisdom and discusses different authors of the proverbs included in the book.
The document discusses the oneness of God (Allah) from both Christian and Islamic perspectives. It provides quotes from the Bible and Quran emphasizing that God is one and has no partners. It also discusses the status of Jesus in Islam, stating that Muslims believe Jesus was a prophet but not divine. The document outlines the five pillars of Islam that form the basis of Islamic faith and worship.
The document is a passage from the book of Ephesians that discusses what it means to be "in Christ". It lists 9 things that believers are in Christ: 1) Holy and blameless, 2) Blessed with every spiritual blessing, 3) Chosen before creation, 4) Predestined for adoption, 5) Have redemption and forgiveness of sins, 6) Made known God's mystery and will, 7) United all things in heaven and earth under Christ, 8) Have an inheritance as God's children, 9) Sealed with the Holy Spirit as a deposit until redemption.
The document discusses the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. It describes how Christ was the revelation of God's love and plan for redemption through his crucifixion, death, and resurrection. It asserts that through faith in Christ, believers have new life and are no longer slaves to sin due to his righteousness. The resurrection power of Christ gives rebirth and circumcision of the heart, allowing believers to walk in newness of life.
1. Paul preaches that the gospel message he taught, which the Corinthians received and now believe, is that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and was raised from the dead on the third day.
2. He argues that if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised either and their preaching and faith are in vain.
3. However, Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, as demonstrated by his post-resurrection appearances to the disciples and over 500 others, and this secures the resurrection of all believers.
Luke 20, Jesus’ gospel and authority, amazed thaumazo, OT Resurrection, Viney...Valley Bible Fellowship
Jesus is questioned about his authority by the Jewish leaders. He responds by asking them about John the Baptist's authority. When they are unable to answer, Jesus refuses to tell them by what authority he acts. He then tells a parable about a vineyard owner who sends servants to collect fruit from the vineyard but the tenants kill the servants. When the owner sends his son, they kill him too. Jesus indicates that God will judge Israel for rejecting him. The religious leaders try to trap Jesus on the issue of paying taxes to Caesar but he avoids the trap with a response about rendering to Caesar and God.
This document discusses the divinity of Christ based on biblical passages. It provides evidence from the Bible that Jesus is the Son of God. Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. When on trial, Jesus affirms to the high priest that he is the Son of God. The foundation of the Christian faith is Jesus Christ - no other foundation can be laid. It also explores the divinity of the Holy Spirit, discussing how the Spirit represents the invisible presence of God and is not a distinct being.
We’re Wrestling Who? - Ephesians 6:10-13David Turner
Our battles are not against flesh and blood. Our battles are against Principalities and Powers. These adversaries are much bigger than us and cannot be defeated by our own strength. In Ephesians 6:10-13 Paul identifies who we are really wrestling with and follows up with advice on how to compete to gain victory. For this and other PowerPoint Presentations go to www.Bibleguy.org.
The passage discusses the motivations for preaching the gospel. It references the love of Christ compelling believers to preach for the salvation of all people. It also mentions the responsibility of being an ambassador for Christ and feeling a debt to both Jews and Gentiles. The passage expresses a desire for one's own people to be saved from accursedness and a sense of necessity and woe to preach the gospel. Overall it conveys a serious responsibility and desire to preach the gospel out of love, duty, and concern for the salvation of others.
The Miracle of Mercy - Part 2 - God Can Use Anybody!LifePointe Church
This message is Part 2 of the series “The Miracle Of Mercy” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck talks about the backstory of the life of Paul the Apostle and how, in spite of his past, God showed him mercy and was able to use him to do great things. With that in mind, he shared 5 principles showing how God can use us as well. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, September 25, 2016.
This document provides an introduction to the life and background of Paul. It summarizes that Paul was born in Tarsus in the 1st century CE to Jewish parents. He was educated in the Greek tradition and spoke Greek, Aramaic, and Hebrew. Paul was originally a Pharisee but had a conversion experience on the road to Damascus where he became a Christian. The rest of his life he spent traveling throughout the Roman Empire spreading the message of Christianity, although he always identified himself as a Jew. The document provides a map of the areas Paul traveled and lists additional resources to learn more about Paul.
The Beauty Of Holiness & Exposing the Jesuit-run IlluminatiMinistryOfHeaing777
"Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." - Psalm 29:2. Choose the "seal of the living God" or the "mark of the beast".
The daily passages discuss various biblical teachings. They reference verses about having faith over sight, God's love for humanity, dwelling in God through love, being sealed by the Holy Spirit after believing, and more. Later passages discuss humility, righteousness through faith in Christ, strengthening one another, not judging others, appearing before God's judgment, and watching until Jesus' return. The documents provide daily reflections on biblical themes.
John the Baptist preached a message of repentance in preparation for the coming of the Messiah. Jesus, though sinless, was baptized by John to fulfill all righteousness. He was then led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan. Jesus overcame the temptations by relying on scripture, demonstrating His identity as the Son of God and obedience to God over Satan.
The document contains verses from the Quran and Hadith inviting people to worship Allah alone without ascribing partners to Him. It also contains verses about treating non-Muslims respectfully by granting them asylum if requested and ensuring their safety and security. The document encourages inviting people to Islam through wisdom, fair preaching, and better argument. It provides a website for more information on Islam and peace.
The document discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in helping believers conquer weaknesses, understand spiritual truths, and become like Christ. It covers three weeks of teaching on the Holy Spirit empowering believers as witnesses, using their spiritual gifts for the benefit of all, and producing the fruit of love, joy, peace and more. Cultivating the fruit involves being led by the Spirit to overcome temptation, walking by the Spirit daily which finds favor with God, and living by the Spirit with extraordinary faith as they await Christ's return.
Advancing the good news of peace - Ephesians 6:15David Turner
1) The document discusses how peace comes from God and how Jesus is referred to as the Prince of Peace.
2) It provides several Bible verses that reference peace, including how Jesus preached peace and promised his disciples peace.
3) The overarching message is that through faith in Jesus Christ, believers can have peace both presently and eternally.
The document outlines the book of Proverbs, including its purpose and major sections. It discusses key topics in Proverbs like wisdom, folly, and contrasts between the righteous and wicked. It also analyzes passages about wisdom from Proverbs, Corinthians, and Christ's teachings. The document defines wisdom and discusses different authors of the proverbs included in the book.
The document discusses the oneness of God (Allah) from both Christian and Islamic perspectives. It provides quotes from the Bible and Quran emphasizing that God is one and has no partners. It also discusses the status of Jesus in Islam, stating that Muslims believe Jesus was a prophet but not divine. The document outlines the five pillars of Islam that form the basis of Islamic faith and worship.
The document is a passage from the book of Ephesians that discusses what it means to be "in Christ". It lists 9 things that believers are in Christ: 1) Holy and blameless, 2) Blessed with every spiritual blessing, 3) Chosen before creation, 4) Predestined for adoption, 5) Have redemption and forgiveness of sins, 6) Made known God's mystery and will, 7) United all things in heaven and earth under Christ, 8) Have an inheritance as God's children, 9) Sealed with the Holy Spirit as a deposit until redemption.
The document discusses the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. It describes how Christ was the revelation of God's love and plan for redemption through his crucifixion, death, and resurrection. It asserts that through faith in Christ, believers have new life and are no longer slaves to sin due to his righteousness. The resurrection power of Christ gives rebirth and circumcision of the heart, allowing believers to walk in newness of life.
1. Paul preaches that the gospel message he taught, which the Corinthians received and now believe, is that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and was raised from the dead on the third day.
2. He argues that if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised either and their preaching and faith are in vain.
3. However, Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, as demonstrated by his post-resurrection appearances to the disciples and over 500 others, and this secures the resurrection of all believers.
Luke 20, Jesus’ gospel and authority, amazed thaumazo, OT Resurrection, Viney...Valley Bible Fellowship
Jesus is questioned about his authority by the Jewish leaders. He responds by asking them about John the Baptist's authority. When they are unable to answer, Jesus refuses to tell them by what authority he acts. He then tells a parable about a vineyard owner who sends servants to collect fruit from the vineyard but the tenants kill the servants. When the owner sends his son, they kill him too. Jesus indicates that God will judge Israel for rejecting him. The religious leaders try to trap Jesus on the issue of paying taxes to Caesar but he avoids the trap with a response about rendering to Caesar and God.
This document discusses the divinity of Christ based on biblical passages. It provides evidence from the Bible that Jesus is the Son of God. Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. When on trial, Jesus affirms to the high priest that he is the Son of God. The foundation of the Christian faith is Jesus Christ - no other foundation can be laid. It also explores the divinity of the Holy Spirit, discussing how the Spirit represents the invisible presence of God and is not a distinct being.
We’re Wrestling Who? - Ephesians 6:10-13David Turner
Our battles are not against flesh and blood. Our battles are against Principalities and Powers. These adversaries are much bigger than us and cannot be defeated by our own strength. In Ephesians 6:10-13 Paul identifies who we are really wrestling with and follows up with advice on how to compete to gain victory. For this and other PowerPoint Presentations go to www.Bibleguy.org.
The passage discusses the motivations for preaching the gospel. It references the love of Christ compelling believers to preach for the salvation of all people. It also mentions the responsibility of being an ambassador for Christ and feeling a debt to both Jews and Gentiles. The passage expresses a desire for one's own people to be saved from accursedness and a sense of necessity and woe to preach the gospel. Overall it conveys a serious responsibility and desire to preach the gospel out of love, duty, and concern for the salvation of others.
The Miracle of Mercy - Part 2 - God Can Use Anybody!LifePointe Church
This message is Part 2 of the series “The Miracle Of Mercy” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck talks about the backstory of the life of Paul the Apostle and how, in spite of his past, God showed him mercy and was able to use him to do great things. With that in mind, he shared 5 principles showing how God can use us as well. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, September 25, 2016.
This document provides an introduction to the life and background of Paul. It summarizes that Paul was born in Tarsus in the 1st century CE to Jewish parents. He was educated in the Greek tradition and spoke Greek, Aramaic, and Hebrew. Paul was originally a Pharisee but had a conversion experience on the road to Damascus where he became a Christian. The rest of his life he spent traveling throughout the Roman Empire spreading the message of Christianity, although he always identified himself as a Jew. The document provides a map of the areas Paul traveled and lists additional resources to learn more about Paul.
This message is Part 1 of the series “The Miracle Of Mercy” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck defines the Biblical concept of mercy and how mercy describes the character of God more than anything else. He then shares the 3 reasons why we all need mercy and how we can receive it. The message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, September 18, 2016.
The document discusses the life and writings of Paul. It provides background on Paul, including that he was originally a Pharisee who persecuted Christians but had a conversion experience on the road to Damascus where he became a follower of Jesus. Paul then became a missionary who traveled throughout the Roman Empire establishing Christian churches and communities. He is known for writing many letters to these communities to provide guidance, which are some of the earliest Christian documents. The document examines what Paul says about himself in his letters and what is known about him from other sources like Acts in order to understand his background and theological perspectives.
The Miracle of Mercy - Part 4 - Mercy Forgives OthersLifePointe Church
God wants us to show mercy by freely and fully forgiving others, just as He forgives us. Mercy means that God wants to forgive us and does so freely, immediately, and completely. It also means we should forgive others unconditionally and continually, without limit, just as God forgives us. When wronged, we should recognize no one is perfect, relinquish thoughts of revenge, respond with kindness, and refocus on God's love.
Getting to Know Paul | The Apostle to the GentilesNeo Lamperouge
Most of us have heard of Paul in the Bible but how much do we really know of him? Here in this series, we go deeper with some of the biographies of Bible characters.
This document discusses servant leadership, using the Apostle Paul as a case study. It describes key traits of servant leadership, including putting followers' well-being first, helping others grow, and empowering communities. The document outlines Paul's background and how he adapted his message for different cultures. It analyzes Paul's leadership values like integrity, service, loyalty, and adaptability. Paul is presented as a model servant leader who respected all people and gained followers through compassion and moral leadership.
The Miracle of Mercy - Part 3 - God's Mercy & My FailuresLifePointe Church
This message is Part 3 of the series “The Miracle Of Mercy” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck talks about “God’s Mercy & Our Failures”.
Our God is a God of second chances and fresh starts. The truth is WE HAVE ALL FAILED in some way, at some time in some context - and we ALL need God's mercy to move past our past. Some of us are still weighed down by our failure(s) and we need to be set free once and for all. Here's the good news, you do not have to be defined, defeated or destroyed by your failure - all because our God is a God of MERCY. Your name is not FAILURE - because of Jesus, your name is FORGIVEN!
In this message, Pastor Chuck talk about Peter’s colossal failure on the night before Jesus was crucified and how in spite of what he did, he found forgiveness and a renewed purpose for his life. And so can you. So, don’t quit, and don’t give up, even when you’ve experienced failure. Instead, allow God to use failure to move you forward.
This message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, October 2, 2016.
Leadership Principles from the Apostle Paul Ma RossMary Angeline
The transformational leader is first and foremost a transformed leader; the servant leader is a spiritual \'alive\' and connected leader. The Apostle Paul provides a model example of both the transformational and servant (spiritual) leaders.
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Would your church hire the apostle paulKen Matthews
What qualifications does your church have as they evaluate candidates for ministry? Would you consider the requirements biblical? Examine your churches qualifications for leadership in light of the attached illustration.
1) Saul was a devout Jew who violently persecuted early Christians, believing their claims about Jesus were heresy.
2) On the road to Damascus, Saul experienced a dramatic conversion after encountering the risen Jesus, and became Paul, an apostle to the Gentiles.
3) The persecution of Christians in Jerusalem led some believers to flee to Antioch, where the first Gentile church was established, causing controversy over whether Gentiles needed to follow Jewish law.
Slides supporting a message by Mike Popovich, Freedom Ministries, Church, Colorado Springs, CO.
Topic: Jesus - Our Rest, Liberation, and Restoration
Date: 8/31/14
Link to Full Message: http://freedomministries.tv/media-library/8-31-14/jesusourrest/
The Miracle of Mercy - Part 2 - God Can Use AnybodyLifePointe Church
This message is Part 2 of the series “The Miracle Of Mercy” by Pastor Chuck Bernal. In this message Pastor Chuck talks about the backstory of the life of Paul the Apostle and how, in spite of his past, God showed him mercy and was able to use him to do great things. With that in mind, he shared 5 principles showing how God can use us as well. This message was delivered at LifePointe Church on Sunday, September 25, 2016.
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The Life and Ministry of Paul, part 3: Breaking the Independent SpiritPacific Church
07/10/16 Sermon
Pastor Seth Gatchell
Pacific Church of Irvine
www.pacificchurch.com
3rd message in a series on The Life and Ministry of the Apostle Paul
The Life and Ministry of The Apostle Paul, part 4: Finding Grace in SufferingPacific Church
07/17/16 Sermon
Pastor Seth Gatchell
Pacific Church of Irvine
www.pacificchurch.com
4th message in a series on the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul
The document examines evidence from the Bible to determine if Jesus can truly be considered the son of God. It presents several passages that refer to Israelites, David, and others as God's "son" in a metaphorical sense. It also questions the authority and teachings of Paul, who first identified Jesus as the son of God, noting ways in which Paul contradicted the teachings and example of Jesus. The document concludes that the Bible does not confirm Jesus as the literal son of God, and that Christianity embraced the teachings of Paul, who may have been an anti-Christ for distorting earlier monotheistic teachings.
The document provides an overview and summary of Paul's letter to the Philippians, with a focus on the theme of joy. It discusses how joy is a gift from God and is experienced through believing in God's son, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and obeying God's word. It also notes how joy can be deepened through trials. The summary then briefly introduces Paul and Timothy as bond servants of Christ who viewed themselves as slaves of the Lord.
This document discusses several biblical themes related to mission work, including making disciples, reconciliation, freeing the captive, comforting the afflicted, and battling powers of darkness. It provides biblical passages to support each theme. For making disciples, the document examines challenges such as counting converts rather than training disciples, impatience, focusing on content over capability, prioritizing transfer growth over new disciples, and failing to invest people with opportunities.
1. The letter is addressed to the church in Philadelphia and commends them for having little power yet remaining faithful by keeping Christ's word and not denying his name.
2. Christ promises the church an open door that no one can shut, and that they will be kept from the coming "hour of testing" meant for the whole world.
3. The faithful church is assured of future victory over their enemies and persecution, and promised to be made a pillar in God's temple.
The Glory of the Lord in The Sanctuary Episode 7 Sonship of Christ.pptxJackieSparrow3
POWER AND EXTENT OF THE PRIESTHOOD
What has just been said is emphasised by the scripture which tells us the
power by which Christ is priest. It is "the power of an endless life." Heb. vii. 25. It
is the power of eternity in all its breadth, as well as in its length. By Himself Christ
has purged sins. Heb. i. 3. He is a minister of the sanctuary, and of the true
tabernacle which the Lord pitched, and not man, in that He ministers His sinless,
eternal life to sinners condemned to death.
Now from His first "goings forth," "from the days of eternity," Christ has been
ministering life. It was "through the eternal Spirit that He offered Himself without
spot to God." Heb. ix. 14. Thus He has a priesthood extending from eternity to eternity-"an unchangeable priesthood" because "He ever liveth." Because He
was priest by virtue of the endless life that He had, He would offer Himself to God
for our sins. But in doing this, no new power was brought into existence, no new
office was devised. When sin entered, the priestly office and power to cope with it
were already there by virtue of Christ's endless life. The new conditions did not
surprise the Lord, nor find Him unprepared for them. No tax was made upon his resources. Here was a dam by which Satan thought to stop the flow of the river
of life; but that mighty stream rolls on in its majestic course, sweeping away
every obstacle, and swallowing it up. No new fountain had to be opened, to
increase its volume; for the fountain of living waters is He who fills heaven and
earth and is from everlasting to everlasting, inhabiting eternity.
May 23, 1901
"Jesus Our High Priest in Heaven. Heb. 9:11-14, 24-25" The Present
Truth 17, 21.
E. J. Waggoner
This document discusses the identity of Christians as either sinners or saints. It argues that for those who are in Christ, their identity is as saints rather than sinners. It notes that to be a saint, one must be in Christ Jesus, and discusses what it means to be a saint in biblical terms rather than Catholic terms of sainthood. Being a saint means being remorseful over sin but moving to repentance, being powerful over sin through God's empowering grace, and being faithful through God's saving grace.
This document provides a summary of a sermon given on Philippians 1:1. It discusses the key themes of joy and being servants/slaves of Christ. Some main points:
- True joy comes from being at peace with God and others, not from circumstances. It is a gift from God produced by the Holy Spirit.
- Believers are called to be bond-servants or slaves of Christ, willingly submitting to his authority like an Old Testament slave. Paul referred to himself as a bond-servant, though he had great status and credentials.
- At the judgment seat of Christ, believers will be evaluated for rewards based on the eternal works and motives, not saved or unsaved.
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- Jesus Christ existed before his birth as God the Creator. Prophets foretold details of his life, including that he would be born of a virgin.
- Jesus, who was fully God, took on human form and was supernaturally conceived through the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He was born in Bethlehem and his birth was announced by angels to shepherds.
- Jesus came to earth with the purpose of seeking and saving the lost, giving his life as a ransom for many to save people from their sins. He lived a perfect life and died on the cross to redeem humanity.
The document provides a lesson on salvation and baptism according to Christian theology. It states that salvation is only possible through accepting Jesus Christ, and requires confession of sin and faith in Jesus. Baptism is an ordinance of Christ that symbolizes his death, burial and resurrection, and should only be performed on believers who consciously decide to follow him. The Holy Spirit indwells believers and seals their salvation, which was made possible solely by God's grace through Jesus reconciling people to God.
The document contains several Bible verses that describe God's love for humanity and how those who believe in Jesus Christ are made new, chosen by God, and given eternal life. The verses discuss being born again of water and spirit, doing good works prepared by God, having all needs supplied by God, and finding comfort, forgiveness of sins, and redemption through Christ.
Putting Acts 15 and Galatians 1-2 in ContextSteve Thomason
What do Acts 15 and the first two chapters of Galatians have in common? They both talk about the first big debate over ethnic identity in the church. Some of the early Christians said you had to be circumcised and assimilate into the Jewish culture in order to be a true disciple of Jesus. They debated the topic in Acts 15 in Jerusalem. The Apostle Paul was very opposed to this teaching. That's what he's talking about in his letter to the Galatians.
This PowerPoint will walk through the backstory of Paul's life in Acts in order to understand the context for Acts 15 and the letter to the Galatians. You can download this PowerPoint and image pack and use it for your own preaching and teaching. Use one slide, a few slides, or all of them. Whatever works for you.
The document discusses the Holy Trinity - that God exists as three persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) in one Godhead. It provides several key points:
1) The three persons are each fully God. Scripture presents the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as divine.
2) There is one God, not three. The persons are distinct yet equal, sharing the same essence, will, and attributes.
3) The doctrine is summarized as: God is three persons; each person is fully God; none is inferior; they are not three gods but one God.
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Paul was a Jewish apostle who was hand-chosen by Jesus Christ after seeing him on the road to Damascus. He received direct revelation from Jesus about the gospel of grace for the church age. As an apostle, Paul had authority and a pattern for church-age Christians, preaching the gospel that Christ died for sins and rose again. Though there are no modern apostles, missionaries sent by churches are closest to apostles in their role of preaching the gospel in new areas.
This passage from 1 Corinthians discusses the proper foundation for faith and spiritual growth. Paul explains that some in the Corinthian church were still immature and divisive, arguing over whether they followed Paul or Apollos. However, Paul and Apollos are merely ministers who planted and watered the seeds of faith; ultimately, God causes the growth. The only sure foundation is Jesus Christ. All other foundations built on human works, righteousness, or traditions will fail. Believers should build on Christ alone through faith, not on their own goodness or spiritual accomplishments.
This document provides summaries of several Bible passages about the five-fold ministry of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. It discusses their purpose of perfecting saints, doing the work of ministry, and building up the body of Christ. It also defines the roles of each position, with apostles being missionaries who set things in order, and prophets being people who receive the word of God and foresee future events. The overall message is about the importance of these ministries in preaching the gospel and bringing people to unity in faith.
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JESUS will return to earth soon to defeat Lucifer and bring an end to the battle between good and evil. His return is necessitated by prophecies in scripture and promised by angels. Without the hope of his second coming, Christians would be in a state of despair, but the bible gives gifts and duties to occupy believers as they look forward to his return. When JESUS comes again, he will take believers to heaven to live with him and receive crowns and glory.
The document discusses biblical passages that reference the oneness of God and the divinity of Jesus Christ. It provides verses from both the Old and New Testaments that indicate there is only one God, while also establishing Jesus as the Son of God and God incarnate. The document aims to reconcile the concept of one God with the Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through these scriptural references. It also examines prophecies about Jesus and his identity as the promised Messiah.
1. By the Will of God “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 1:1, ESV)
2. 1. Paul makes the ultimate claim on Earth - I am an Apostle of Christ Jesus!
3. “But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. And falling to the ground he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.” The men who were traveling with him stood speechless, hearing the voice but seeing no one. Saul rose from the ground, and although his eyes were opened, he saw nothing. So they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. And for three days he was without sight, and neither ate nor drank. ” (Acts 9:1–9, ESV)
4. ““As I was on my way and drew near to Damascus, about noon a great light from heaven suddenly shone around me. And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ And I answered, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And he said to me, ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.’ Now those who were with me saw the light but did not understand the voice of the one who was speaking to me. And I said, ‘What shall I do, Lord?’ And the Lord said to me, ‘Rise, and go into Damascus, and there you will be told all that is appointed for you to do.’ And since I could not see because of the brightness of that light, I was led by the hand by those who were with me, and came into Damascus. ” (Acts 22:6–11, ESV)
5. ““In this connection I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. At midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, that shone around me and those who journeyed with me. And when we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ And I said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ And the Lord said, ‘I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending you to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’ ” (Acts 26:12–18, ESV)
6. 2. Paul was taught personally by the Lord Jesus Christ in the desert.
7. " For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel. For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ." (Galatians 1:11-12, ESV)
8. 3. Paul was zealous for the traditions of his fathers.
9. "For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God violently and tried to destroy it. And I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people, so extremely zealous was I for the traditions of my fathers." (Galatians 1:13-14, ESV)
10. 4. God called Paul and set him apart before he was born.
11. "But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and who called me by his grace, was pleased to reveal his Son to me, in order that I might preach him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with anyone; nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away into Arabia, and returned again to Damascus." (Galatians 1:15-17, ESV)
12. 5. Paul did not make himself an apostle but was made an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God.
13. “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: ” (Ephesians 1:1, ESV)“Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, ” (1 Corinthians 1:1, ESV) “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, ” (Colossians 1:1, ESV)
14. “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God that is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia: ” (2 Corinthians 1:1, ESV)“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, ” (2 Timothy 1:1, ESV)
15. 6. Modern man wants to avoid the Biblical Doctrine of Predestination but it permeates the entire bible from beginning to end.
16. “for truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place. ” (Acts 4:27–28, ESV)
17. “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. ” (Romans 8:29, ESV)“And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified. ” (Romans 8:30, ESV)
18. “he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, ” (Ephesians 1:5, ESV)“In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, ” (Ephesians 1:11, ESV)
20. “This is the wicked man’s portion from God, the heritage decreed for him by God.” ” (Job 20:29, ESV)“Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away. But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. ” (1 Corinthians 2:6–7, ESV)
21. 8. Notice it was “by the will of God” that Paul was made an apostle.
22. 9. The modern doctrine of “free will” which has infected just about every denomination including the SBC has its roots in the Roman Catholic declaration from the Council of Trent.
23. The Council of Trent The Sixth Session: Justification Canons CANON IV. If any one shall affirm, that man’sfreewill, moved and excited by God, does not, by consenting, cooperate with God, the mover and exciter, so as to prepare and dispose itself for the attainment of justification; if moreover, anyone shall say, that the human will cannot refuse complying, if it pleases, but that it is inactive, and merely passive; let such an one be accursed“!
24. CANON V.- If anyone shall affirm, that since the fall of Adam, man’s freewill is lost and extinguished; or, that it is a thing titular [existing in name only] yea a name, without a thing, and a fiction introduced by Satan into the Church; let such an one be accursed"!
25. The Council of Orange (529 AD) is one of the most important councils of the early Church and was often pointed to by the Reformers as evidence that Rome had abandoned the theology of the councils and fathers that it claimed.
26. CANON 6. If anyone says that God has mercy upon us when, apart from his grace, we believe, will, desire, strive, labor, pray, watch, study, seek, ask, or knock, but does not confess that it is by the infusion and inspiration of the Holy Spirit within us that we have the faith, the will, or the strength to do all these things as we ought; or if anyone makes the assistance of grace depend on the humility or obedience of man and does not agree that it is a gift of grace itself that we are obedient and humble, he contradicts the Apostle who says, "What have you that you did not receive?" (1 Cor. 4:7), and, "But by the grace of God I am what I am" (1 Cor. 15:10).
27. “But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. ” (John 1:12–13, ESV)“For he says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy. ” (Romans 9:15–16, ESV)
28. “even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— ” (Ephesians 2:5, ESV)“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. ” (Ephesians 2:8–9, ESV)“And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, ” (1 Corinthians 1:30, ESV)
29. “But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. ” (2 Thessalonians 2:13, ESV)“he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, ” (Titus 3:5, ESV)
30. “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them. ” (Psalm 139:13–16, ESV)
31. 10. God saved us not because of our works but because of His own purpose and grace.
32. “who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, ” (2 Timothy 1:9, ESV)
33. ““Remember this and stand firm, recall it to mind, you transgressors, remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,’ calling a bird of prey from the east, the man of my counsel from a far country. I have spoken, and I will bring it to pass; I have purposed, and I will do it. ” (Isaiah 46:8–11, ESV)
34. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout, giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. ” (Isaiah 55:8–11, ESV)
35. ““I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. ” (Job 42:2, ESV)“he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, ” (Ephesians 1:5, ESV)“who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, ” (2 Timothy 1:9, ESV)
36. By the Will of God “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 1:1, ESV)