This document is a 3-part book about faith, baptism, and the Holy Spirit from a Christian perspective. Part 1 discusses how God created humanity and placed them in Eden with one restriction. It describes how Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit, hiding from God, and making excuses. Now, humanity shares in their sinful nature and tendency to disobey and make excuses for their actions.
The document discusses the biblical concept of repentance. It argues that repentance has always been a foundational part of the call to salvation in both the Old and New Testaments. Repentance involves a turning from sin and to God through faith in Jesus Christ, with the intention to live a new obedient life. True repentance is not just feeling remorse but requires a change of mind and will to renounce sin and pursue righteousness. It should produce good works and fruit in one's life. There can be no salvation without genuine repentance from sin.
The document discusses sin, repentance, and grace. It defines sin as an offense against God through disobedience. While temptation is not a sin, consenting to temptation results in sin. God provides grace through the sacraments to help people live without sin. People must recognize their sins, repent, and accept God's mercy and forgiveness. With God's help through grace, people can overcome sin and live according to God's will.
We have essentially told him that Jesus would give him all the things that would enhance his life. Then when persecution and tribulation comes, he falls away. When life gets hard, he becomes bitter, casting off the Savior and consequently resenting those that had told him the “good news”.
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The Spirit of Holiness & The Sanctification of Man Part 1: The Spirit of Jesus Christ
And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. (Romans 1:4)
Our salvation and Sanctification are from the gift of Christ and all gifts of Christ are communicated to us and given to us by the Spirit of Christ – The Holy Spirit.
IT IS ALL ABOUT THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN HEART OF MANKIND BASED ON THE FINISHED WORK OF JESUS CHRIST ON THE CROSS AT CALVARY & ITS BENEFITS FOR MANKIND
"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." (John 15:5).
All communications of supplies and relief, in the beginnings, increases, actions of any grace whatsoever, from Jesus Christ, are by The Holy Spirit, by whom He alone works in and upon us (believers).
FROM HIM WE HAVE OUR SALVATION AND SANCTIFICATION
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. (Acts 5:31)
THEREFORE BEING BY THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD EXALTED, AND HAVING RECEIVED OF THE FATHER THE PROMISE OF THE HOLY GHOST, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. (Acts 2:33)
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity who has been present since Creation. He is described through many symbols including wind, fire, a dove, and anointing with oil. The Holy Spirit gives gifts to believers and manifests Christ, making him present through the Church, sacraments, and helping believers understand and live out their faith.
The document provides commentary on Isaiah 56 from five different sources. It discusses how Isaiah calls the Jews to observe God's law and do what is just and right as God's salvation and righteousness are near. It notes that while the Jews were in captivity, they could not fully observe ceremonies and the Sabbath, but they could devote themselves to religious observance. The commentaries discuss how the language refers both to deliverance from captivity but ultimately to salvation through the Messiah. They also address how observing God's law and righteousness prepares people for God's kingdom and vindicates God in rescuing his people.
The document discusses the importance of biblical discernment. It states that believers today accept too much without proper discernment, resulting in confusion and compromise. The document outlines goals of discussing the need for biblical discernment in preaching, reading, and the local church. It also covers the doctrine and practice of applying biblical discernment.
The document discusses the biblical concept of repentance. It argues that repentance has always been a foundational part of the call to salvation in both the Old and New Testaments. Repentance involves a turning from sin and to God through faith in Jesus Christ, with the intention to live a new obedient life. True repentance is not just feeling remorse but requires a change of mind and will to renounce sin and pursue righteousness. It should produce good works and fruit in one's life. There can be no salvation without genuine repentance from sin.
The document discusses sin, repentance, and grace. It defines sin as an offense against God through disobedience. While temptation is not a sin, consenting to temptation results in sin. God provides grace through the sacraments to help people live without sin. People must recognize their sins, repent, and accept God's mercy and forgiveness. With God's help through grace, people can overcome sin and live according to God's will.
We have essentially told him that Jesus would give him all the things that would enhance his life. Then when persecution and tribulation comes, he falls away. When life gets hard, he becomes bitter, casting off the Savior and consequently resenting those that had told him the “good news”.
The Spirit of Holiness & The Sanctification of Man Part 1: The Spirit of Jesu...sab21st
The Spirit of Holiness & The Sanctification of Man Part 1: The Spirit of Jesus Christ
And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. (Romans 1:4)
Our salvation and Sanctification are from the gift of Christ and all gifts of Christ are communicated to us and given to us by the Spirit of Christ – The Holy Spirit.
IT IS ALL ABOUT THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN HEART OF MANKIND BASED ON THE FINISHED WORK OF JESUS CHRIST ON THE CROSS AT CALVARY & ITS BENEFITS FOR MANKIND
"I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." (John 15:5).
All communications of supplies and relief, in the beginnings, increases, actions of any grace whatsoever, from Jesus Christ, are by The Holy Spirit, by whom He alone works in and upon us (believers).
FROM HIM WE HAVE OUR SALVATION AND SANCTIFICATION
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. (Acts 5:31)
THEREFORE BEING BY THE RIGHT HAND OF GOD EXALTED, AND HAVING RECEIVED OF THE FATHER THE PROMISE OF THE HOLY GHOST, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. (Acts 2:33)
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity who has been present since Creation. He is described through many symbols including wind, fire, a dove, and anointing with oil. The Holy Spirit gives gifts to believers and manifests Christ, making him present through the Church, sacraments, and helping believers understand and live out their faith.
The document provides commentary on Isaiah 56 from five different sources. It discusses how Isaiah calls the Jews to observe God's law and do what is just and right as God's salvation and righteousness are near. It notes that while the Jews were in captivity, they could not fully observe ceremonies and the Sabbath, but they could devote themselves to religious observance. The commentaries discuss how the language refers both to deliverance from captivity but ultimately to salvation through the Messiah. They also address how observing God's law and righteousness prepares people for God's kingdom and vindicates God in rescuing his people.
The document discusses the importance of biblical discernment. It states that believers today accept too much without proper discernment, resulting in confusion and compromise. The document outlines goals of discussing the need for biblical discernment in preaching, reading, and the local church. It also covers the doctrine and practice of applying biblical discernment.
The Holy Spirit is described as a helper, advocate, and guide who convicts of sin and glorifies Christ. There is a distinction made between baptism into the body of Christ and baptism into the Spirit. Initial evidence of Spirit baptism includes speaking in tongues and manifesting the fruit of the Spirit. Gifts of the Spirit include knowledge, verbal, and power gifts and are operated by the Spirit's will to glorify Christ, not for human purposes.
The document discusses biblical discernment and how to discern God's will. It explains that God has both a secret will regarding predetermined events, as well as a revealed will found in scripture commanding believers. Discerning God's will involves renewing the mind with scripture so we understand and obey God's commands. Gray areas without clear biblical guidance require thinking biblically, distrusting our hearts, and imitating God. Media consumption should be discerned using biblical principles like whether it glorifies God or causes temptation/enslavement.
The document discusses what constitutes the pure gospel message according to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It argues that the pure gospel message is about Jesus Christ in eleven ways: as the Son of God, God incarnate, the Creator God, the Revealer of God, the Savior, the Judge, the God-Man, the Christ, the High Priest, the coming King, and the Restorer. It is also the gospel of Christ in that it is possessed by Christ. The SDA Church believes it is called to preach this pure gospel message about and of Christ to carry out its mission and hasten Christ's return.
You can win over 700 souls to Christ every year! Prophet Joy Allen is a graduate of The Master's Touch School of Evangelism. In addition, she has been active in effective evangelism for over 15 years. In the class, offered by Breath of Life International Church, students are taught the methods of effective evangelism, based on the Master, Himself - Jesus Christ!
“The Peace of God" - [Philippians 4:6-13] - Who does not desires to have peace? This world can be a cruel, harsh, troublesome place - a place of worry, anxiety, Stress, fear and terror . . . WE ALL WANT PEACE - - BUT - most are searching for it in all the wrong places and all the wrong ways. This study examines what the peace of God is, (real, lasting peace), in contrast with the pseudo peace offered by the world & how we can find & have this true peace.
1) The biblical basis for evangelism is that God commands the church to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all people until His return.
2) Evangelism involves proclaiming the word of God, presenting Jesus as the crucified and risen savior, and offering the free gifts of forgiveness and the Holy Spirit to all who repent and believe.
3) Those who respond are welcomed into the fellowship of the church where they are strengthened through worship, instruction, and community. The early church saw growth as more people heard and responded to the message of the gospel.
Sermon on Acts 19, Paul in Ephesus during the Third Missionary Journey. For more information and a recording of the sermon check out the blog thoughtsfromeb.wordpress.com
This document discusses true worship versus false worship. It provides reasons for worshipping God including obedience, faithfulness and keeping a covenant with Him. True worship must be done in spirit and in truth, through knowing God and obeying His commands. The contents of worship should focus on God's redemptive love as shown through the sanctuary and plan of salvation. While God accepts sincere worship, it is important to learn how He wants to be worshipped to offer Him the best worship.
The document summarizes Paul's teaching in 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 about how Christians should care for and disciple new believers. Paul uses the metaphors of a mother and father to illustrate the kind of spiritual care that is needed. As a mother tenderly cares for her children, mentors should show gentleness, intimate affection, and sacrificial love towards new Christians. They should impart not just the gospel message but their own lives as well. The goal is for new believers to walk worthily before God and become disciple-makers themselves.
The document discusses the work of the Holy Spirit. It states that the Holy Spirit has always been at work in the world through creation, signs and wonders, empowering prophets, and inspiring scripture. However, after Jesus made atonement for sins and ascended to heaven, he inaugurated a new era where the Holy Spirit was poured out on the church. This new era is marked by the Spirit glorifying Christ by empowering believers and transforming them, manifesting spiritual gifts, and calling all nations to faith to fulfill the new covenant.
Paul writes to the Thessalonians to provide practical advice for living out their faith. He encourages them to avoid sexual immorality and to control their bodies, as this is God's will. Paul explains that Christians should not behave like pagans in their sexual practices but should pursue holiness. He urges believers to work with their hands and live quietly so as not to be a disruption to others.
Whatever Happened to the Prayer MeetingPeter Hammond
The document discusses the decline of the prayer meeting in many Western churches. It notes that prayer meetings were once a central part of church life but are now rarely held or attract few members. The author argues this decline is due to churches prioritizing other activities like music and television over prayer and evangelism. The author advocates for restoring prayer as a regular practice, citing numerous Bible passages about the importance and power of prayer.
The document summarizes a passage from Acts describing extraordinary miracles performed through Paul, including healings and exorcisms. Handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched Paul's body were able to heal people and cast out demons. It then discusses how some Jewish exorcists unsuccessfully tried to copy Paul, and how this led many in Ephesus to believe and publicly confess and destroy books of magic. The word of the Lord was growing mightily as a result.
This document is a dogmatic constitution on divine revelation issued by Pope Paul VI in 1965. It discusses revelation itself, how divine revelation is handed on, sacred scripture and its inspiration and interpretation, the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the role of sacred scripture in the life of the Church. The key points are that God reveals himself to bring people into fellowship with him, revelation is realized through deeds and words, sacred scripture is inspired by God and its correct interpretation requires understanding the intended meaning, and sacred scripture plays an important role in the life of the Church.
This is a study of how Jesus is our lawyer in the court of heaven, and because he has paid for our sin we gain through Him the freedom only He can provide.
This is a study of Jesus being the source of our new life. It is a life that follows our death in Christ. We were buried with Him in baptism, and then raised like Him to a new life. We now live in Him and not just live in the world as we did before.
This document is the September 2010 newsletter from Hope Lutheran Church and Angels of Hope Preschool in De Pere, WI. It contains the following:
1) A greeting from Pastor Matt discussing the centrality of forgiveness of sins in the church and encouraging individual confession with the pastor.
2) Updates on church activities including a catechism lesson, Bible verses, and quotes.
3) Preparation materials for the upcoming Sunday sermons including Bible readings and notes.
4) The third part of a three part series on biblical worship by Dr. John Kleinig discussing how worship involves both divine and human activity with the Holy Spirit helping believers properly receive and respond to God.
The third study in our "Growing Deep in the Gospel" series. In this study we answer the question "What isn't the Gospel?" by looking at false gospels, the difference between religion and the gospel and three ways to live: be your own god, make yourself right with God and trust Jesus.
The Holy Spirit is described as a helper, advocate, and guide who convicts of sin and glorifies Christ. There is a distinction made between baptism into the body of Christ and baptism into the Spirit. Initial evidence of Spirit baptism includes speaking in tongues and manifesting the fruit of the Spirit. Gifts of the Spirit include knowledge, verbal, and power gifts and are operated by the Spirit's will to glorify Christ, not for human purposes.
The document discusses biblical discernment and how to discern God's will. It explains that God has both a secret will regarding predetermined events, as well as a revealed will found in scripture commanding believers. Discerning God's will involves renewing the mind with scripture so we understand and obey God's commands. Gray areas without clear biblical guidance require thinking biblically, distrusting our hearts, and imitating God. Media consumption should be discerned using biblical principles like whether it glorifies God or causes temptation/enslavement.
The document discusses what constitutes the pure gospel message according to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It argues that the pure gospel message is about Jesus Christ in eleven ways: as the Son of God, God incarnate, the Creator God, the Revealer of God, the Savior, the Judge, the God-Man, the Christ, the High Priest, the coming King, and the Restorer. It is also the gospel of Christ in that it is possessed by Christ. The SDA Church believes it is called to preach this pure gospel message about and of Christ to carry out its mission and hasten Christ's return.
You can win over 700 souls to Christ every year! Prophet Joy Allen is a graduate of The Master's Touch School of Evangelism. In addition, she has been active in effective evangelism for over 15 years. In the class, offered by Breath of Life International Church, students are taught the methods of effective evangelism, based on the Master, Himself - Jesus Christ!
“The Peace of God" - [Philippians 4:6-13] - Who does not desires to have peace? This world can be a cruel, harsh, troublesome place - a place of worry, anxiety, Stress, fear and terror . . . WE ALL WANT PEACE - - BUT - most are searching for it in all the wrong places and all the wrong ways. This study examines what the peace of God is, (real, lasting peace), in contrast with the pseudo peace offered by the world & how we can find & have this true peace.
1) The biblical basis for evangelism is that God commands the church to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all people until His return.
2) Evangelism involves proclaiming the word of God, presenting Jesus as the crucified and risen savior, and offering the free gifts of forgiveness and the Holy Spirit to all who repent and believe.
3) Those who respond are welcomed into the fellowship of the church where they are strengthened through worship, instruction, and community. The early church saw growth as more people heard and responded to the message of the gospel.
Sermon on Acts 19, Paul in Ephesus during the Third Missionary Journey. For more information and a recording of the sermon check out the blog thoughtsfromeb.wordpress.com
This document discusses true worship versus false worship. It provides reasons for worshipping God including obedience, faithfulness and keeping a covenant with Him. True worship must be done in spirit and in truth, through knowing God and obeying His commands. The contents of worship should focus on God's redemptive love as shown through the sanctuary and plan of salvation. While God accepts sincere worship, it is important to learn how He wants to be worshipped to offer Him the best worship.
The document summarizes Paul's teaching in 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 about how Christians should care for and disciple new believers. Paul uses the metaphors of a mother and father to illustrate the kind of spiritual care that is needed. As a mother tenderly cares for her children, mentors should show gentleness, intimate affection, and sacrificial love towards new Christians. They should impart not just the gospel message but their own lives as well. The goal is for new believers to walk worthily before God and become disciple-makers themselves.
The document discusses the work of the Holy Spirit. It states that the Holy Spirit has always been at work in the world through creation, signs and wonders, empowering prophets, and inspiring scripture. However, after Jesus made atonement for sins and ascended to heaven, he inaugurated a new era where the Holy Spirit was poured out on the church. This new era is marked by the Spirit glorifying Christ by empowering believers and transforming them, manifesting spiritual gifts, and calling all nations to faith to fulfill the new covenant.
Paul writes to the Thessalonians to provide practical advice for living out their faith. He encourages them to avoid sexual immorality and to control their bodies, as this is God's will. Paul explains that Christians should not behave like pagans in their sexual practices but should pursue holiness. He urges believers to work with their hands and live quietly so as not to be a disruption to others.
Whatever Happened to the Prayer MeetingPeter Hammond
The document discusses the decline of the prayer meeting in many Western churches. It notes that prayer meetings were once a central part of church life but are now rarely held or attract few members. The author argues this decline is due to churches prioritizing other activities like music and television over prayer and evangelism. The author advocates for restoring prayer as a regular practice, citing numerous Bible passages about the importance and power of prayer.
The document summarizes a passage from Acts describing extraordinary miracles performed through Paul, including healings and exorcisms. Handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched Paul's body were able to heal people and cast out demons. It then discusses how some Jewish exorcists unsuccessfully tried to copy Paul, and how this led many in Ephesus to believe and publicly confess and destroy books of magic. The word of the Lord was growing mightily as a result.
This document is a dogmatic constitution on divine revelation issued by Pope Paul VI in 1965. It discusses revelation itself, how divine revelation is handed on, sacred scripture and its inspiration and interpretation, the Old Testament, the New Testament, and the role of sacred scripture in the life of the Church. The key points are that God reveals himself to bring people into fellowship with him, revelation is realized through deeds and words, sacred scripture is inspired by God and its correct interpretation requires understanding the intended meaning, and sacred scripture plays an important role in the life of the Church.
This is a study of how Jesus is our lawyer in the court of heaven, and because he has paid for our sin we gain through Him the freedom only He can provide.
This is a study of Jesus being the source of our new life. It is a life that follows our death in Christ. We were buried with Him in baptism, and then raised like Him to a new life. We now live in Him and not just live in the world as we did before.
This document is the September 2010 newsletter from Hope Lutheran Church and Angels of Hope Preschool in De Pere, WI. It contains the following:
1) A greeting from Pastor Matt discussing the centrality of forgiveness of sins in the church and encouraging individual confession with the pastor.
2) Updates on church activities including a catechism lesson, Bible verses, and quotes.
3) Preparation materials for the upcoming Sunday sermons including Bible readings and notes.
4) The third part of a three part series on biblical worship by Dr. John Kleinig discussing how worship involves both divine and human activity with the Holy Spirit helping believers properly receive and respond to God.
The third study in our "Growing Deep in the Gospel" series. In this study we answer the question "What isn't the Gospel?" by looking at false gospels, the difference between religion and the gospel and three ways to live: be your own god, make yourself right with God and trust Jesus.
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The 15-Minute Manifestation program is the brainchild of personal development coach, Eddie Sergey. It consists of three 15-minute audio meditation tracks. People can use the tracks to help manifest positive changes in their lives, including wealth, health, love, and happiness.
This document outlines 95 theses, or points of contention, regarding modern Christianity similar to Martin Luther's 95 Theses criticizing the Catholic church in the 1500s. The author grew frustrated with their seminary training, which seemed more focused on success and status than a relationship with God. Through reading books by A.W. Tozer and Brother Andrew, the author felt called to abandon their seminary studies and pursue God directly. They began questioning many modern Christian practices and traditions. The author hopes readers will open their minds to what the Holy Spirit has revealed, including the need for radical faith and understanding that God desires us as His people. The document is meant to serve as a catalyst for living moment-by-moment led by the Holy
The document discusses arguments for the divinity of Jesus Christ. It presents evidence from the Gospels where Jesus claims to be the Son of God and equal to God. Jesus also claimed to be sinless, able to forgive sins, and able to save people from sin and death. The document then considers arguments against Jesus' divinity, such as that the disciples lied or were delusional, but finds these alternatives even less likely than Jesus truly being the Son of God. It concludes that Jesus was either God, a liar, or lunatic, and that the moral and historical evidence point to him being divine.
This document discusses the holiness of God according to Scripture. It begins by establishing the Bible as the source of truth about God's nature and character. It then explores what holiness means - to be set apart or different in a special way. Several Bible examples are given that show people reacting to encounters with God's holiness with fear, trembling, and repentance as they are confronted with their own sinfulness in comparison. The document emphasizes that God's holiness is consistently portrayed this way throughout both the Old and New Testaments.
This document contains several articles discussing arguments against the historical existence and resurrection of Jesus Christ. One article summarizes that while some myths from antiquity share superficial similarities with elements of Christianity, there is no credible evidence that Jesus's life was based on any myth. Another article examines supposed medical reasons why Jesus may not have actually died on the cross, but finds based on the documented torture and injuries that death was certain. The document encourages intellectually engaging with skeptics in a thoughtful manner to defend Christianity.
The document discusses the field of Christian apologetics, which involves defending Christianity through rational argument. It provides an overview of why apologetics is important as Christianity faces challenges from modern culture. It also addresses common questions and claims raised in books like The Da Vinci Code, providing counterarguments to assertions that Jesus was not divine, the Bible is untrue, or that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene.
The document discusses whether the Bible can be trusted. It presents common objections that the Bible is not scientifically or historically reliable, outdated, or just a human work. However, it argues the Bible is different from other religious texts in its views of God, man, salvation, and truth. It claims there are good reasons to trust the Bible based on its personal claims, protected text, proven accuracy, and profound impact. Specifically, these include the Bible's own claims of inspiration, Jesus' endorsement of the Bible, and the writers' conviction it was God-given.
This document provides an overview of a lesson on the necessity of prayer. It discusses various Christian figures like Flannery O'Connor, St. Augustine, and John Wesley who struggled with prayer but eventually learned to pray by being honest with God and seeking His kingdom over other desires. It also discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding prayer. The document advocates for an "intelligent mysticism" approach to prayer where believers experience God through both emotion and intellect. It provides suggestions for learning to pray such as regularly praying Psalms, meditating on scripture, and praying daily with greater expectation of God.
This document provides an overview of a lesson plan on the necessity of prayer. It discusses key points from works by Timothy Keller on prayer experiences. It notes that prayer requires realizing one's brokenness and dependence on God alone. The document reviews how authors like Flannery O'Connor and Augustine learned through prayer to seek God rather than success. It also discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding prayer according to an "intelligent mysticism."
Dean Braxton had an experience where he died and went to heaven. When he first arrived before Jesus, Jesus told him "No, it is not your time. Go back." Dean went back to earth but had to pass through a thick darkness filled with demons on the way. The second time before Jesus, Dean was again told to go back, this time more firmly. Dean cried as he had to return to earth. The third time, Jesus told him sternly "NO, IT IS NOT YOUR TIME. GO BACK!" and Dean cried like a baby. At the time, Dean was experiencing severe pain in his side from kidney stones while at work. He decided to go home but collapsed on his way out.
The document summarizes the three core beliefs of Calvary church:
1) The Bible is God's trustworthy message for all people.
2) Jesus is the only way of salvation.
3) Everyone in the world needs to hear God's story.
It then provides more details about each belief, including explanations of who Jesus is and what the Bible is, as well as calls for people to accept Jesus as their savior and share God's message with others.
The document provides an overview of biblical inspiration and what can be learned about God from Revelation. It discusses that the Bible writers were inspired by the Holy Spirit, making Scripture trustworthy. While inspiration allowed for individual expression, the overall messages are consistent. The triune nature of God is a mystery not fully understood. Revelation is crucial for learning about God's attributes like love, justice and eternality. It also shows God is actively involved in humanity through creation, miracles, the cross and second coming. Understanding inspiration allows knowing God revealed in Scripture.
This document discusses the importance of understanding how the Holy Spirit teaches in order to properly understand and interpret the Bible. It argues that without guidance from the Holy Spirit, who reveals God's thoughts behind the words, people will misunderstand or come to wrong conclusions about what the Bible says due to relying only on human wisdom. The lack of understanding how the Holy Spirit teaches has led to hundreds of denominations with differing interpretations and many mistakes in theology. Learning how the Holy Spirit teaches through "things of the spirit" is presented as crucial for believers.
1. THE INDWELLING SPIRIT Based on I Cor. 3:10-16
2. THE CHRISTIAN AND SUICIDE Based on I Cor. 3:1-17
3. THE CHRISTIAN AND DIVORCE Based on I Cor. 7:8-16
4. DIVORCE AND REMARRIAGE PART 2 Based on I Cor. 7:10-16
5. THE IDEAL AND THE REAL Based on I Cor. 7:12-16
6. THE PAULINE PRIVILEGE Based on I Cor. 7:12-16
7. THE THIRD CHOICE Based on I Cor. 7:17-24
8. SINS AND MISTAKES Based on I Cor. 7:25-31
9. DEVOTION TO THE LORD Based on I Cor. 7:32-40
10. LOVE MAKES THE SIMPLE COMPLEX I COR. 8
11. FROM START TO FINISH Based on I Cor. 9:24 to 10:12
12. AN ACT OF OBEDIENCE Based on I Cor. 10:1-5
13. THE CONCEPTION OF COMMUNION CLARIFIED I Cor. 11:17-34
14. A MOVING EXPERIENCE Based on I Cor. 11:23-26
15. THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING INFORMED Based on I Cor. 12:1-11
16. TEST OF THE TONGUE Based on I Cor. 12:1-3
17. GIFTS UNLIMITED Based on I Cor. 12:4f
18. GIFTS FOR THE COMMON GOOD Based on I Cor. 12:7f
19. THE GIFT OF WISDOM Based on I Cor. 12:8f
20. THE GIFT OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE Based on I Cor. 12:8f
21. LAYING THE GROUNDWORK Based on I Cor. 15:5-11
22. THE BURIAL OF HIS BODY Based on I Cor. 15:1-11
23. THE GOSPEL AND THE BODY Based on I Cor. 15:1-12
24. THE CONTEMPORARY CHRIST Based on I Cor. 15:12-28
25. THE IMMORTALITY OF PERSONALITY based on I Cor. 15:35-49
26. BODY LOVE Based on I Cor. 15:35-49
27. THE RESURRECTION BODY based on I Cor.15:35-49
28. THE MYSTERY OF DEATH Based on I Cor. 15:51-58
29. WORK AND WAGES Based on I Cor. 15:58
1. THE
This document discusses what defines a true Christian. It begins by explaining that while a dictionary definition of Christian refers to believing in Jesus, the Bible provides a deeper understanding. A true Christian is someone who has been born again by putting their faith and trust in Jesus, including his death and resurrection. They believe in their heart that they need Jesus as their savior. True Christians follow Jesus' teachings to love God and others, and their lives and words reflect their faith. Simply identifying as Christian or doing good works is not enough - one must have a personal relationship with Jesus to be considered a true follower of Christ.
This document summarizes and critiques the theology presented in a video shown to the church. It argues that the video's teaching that conversion is a gradual process that allows for sin is contradicted by scripture. The document analyzes passages like Ezekiel 36 that describe how God cleanses and transforms believers. It asserts conversion gives believers all the grace of Christ at once, not more over time, and causes them to obey God's commands not out of fear but love. The document aims to correct subtle errors in the video's understanding of regeneration and sanctification.