The self-sufficiency of God - Part 3
This morning we concluded looking at the definition, illustrations and Scriptural support for the "doctrine of self-sufficiency."
The document discusses the doctrine of the Trinity based on Ephesians 1:1-14. It notes how Paul distinguishes the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, showing their distinction, ranking (Father first), and the Son's centrality in salvation. Various verses emphasize the Father's role in choosing, blessing, and granting grace, while blessings come through the Son by the Spirit. The early church struggled to reconcile monotheism with the deity of Father, Son, and Spirit, ultimately finding support for all three in Scripture.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Romans 12:1-21 from the Bible. It discusses several key points:
1. Paul urges Christians to offer their bodies as living sacrifices to God through spiritual worship and transforming their minds by renewing them with Scripture.
2. Believers should use their spiritual gifts, such as teaching, serving, giving, and showing mercy, for the common good and without pride.
3. Christians are called to sincere love of one another, practicing hospitality, blessing persecutors, rejoicing with others, and living in harmony with all people. They should overcome evil with good.
The document discusses the meaning of Jesus being declared the Son of God at his resurrection according to Romans 1:4. It explains that Jesus was eternally God but took on human form, becoming fully subordinate to God the Father's will. His divine sonship was demonstrated powerfully by his resurrection from the dead by the Holy Spirit. The document emphasizes that Jesus is the divine Savior, Christ, and Lord of all through whom believers receive eternal spiritual riches.
@ H o l y S p i r i t 004 baptism of the Holy Spiritrudimike
This document provides information about the baptism of the Holy Spirit, including:
- The baptism of the Holy Spirit makes believers members of Christ's body and allows them to be empowered to live the Christian life.
- Every genuine believer has been baptized by the Holy Spirit into the body of Christ at the moment they believe.
- The baptism of the Holy Spirit is unique to the current church age and makes all believers one in Christ regardless of background.
- The consequences of being baptized by the Holy Spirit include dying to the old sinful self and being made a new creation by the Spirit.
The document discusses the holy nature of God, focusing on God's simplicity, unity, and Trinity. It provides three key points:
1) God is simple, without parts and indivisible, though existing as three persons in the Trinity. He is one being in essence according to scripture and church fathers.
2) God is one, not many gods, as shown by scripture calling him the one God and creator. Plotinus' philosophy on the unity and diversity of "The One" is referenced.
3) God exists as the Trinity - one what but three whos. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are shown throughout the Old and New Testaments. Jesus compares himself to
This document provides a summary of Matthew 16:13-20. It begins with Jesus asking his disciples who people say he is. The disciples respond that some say he is John the Baptist, Elijah, or another prophet. Jesus then asks who the disciples say he is. Peter responds that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus commends Peter and says this revelation came from God. Jesus declares he will build his church on this rock, with the gates of Hell not prevailing against it. Jesus gives Peter and the disciples the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven.
This document provides definitions and explanations of important Korean and Unification terminology. It begins with short definitions of abbreviations and terms. It then explains the significance of learning the Korean language according to Sun Myung Moon and the Divine Principle. Several key terms are defined in more depth, including Cheon Il Guk, Cheon Seong Gyeong, and Indemnity. The document concludes with information about the Unification flag and eight textbooks of the True Parents. Overall, the document serves as a concise reference guide to core concepts and vocabulary within the Unification movement.
This document provides a summary of Matthew 16:13-20. It discusses Jesus asking the disciples who they say he is. Peter correctly answers that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus tells Peter that flesh and blood did not reveal this to him. Jesus says Peter's name means "rock" and that he will build his church on this rock, which is referring to Jesus himself, not Peter. The document also discusses the "keys of the kingdom" being given to the disciples and church, representing the authority to invite people into the kingdom of heaven.
The document discusses the doctrine of the Trinity based on Ephesians 1:1-14. It notes how Paul distinguishes the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, showing their distinction, ranking (Father first), and the Son's centrality in salvation. Various verses emphasize the Father's role in choosing, blessing, and granting grace, while blessings come through the Son by the Spirit. The early church struggled to reconcile monotheism with the deity of Father, Son, and Spirit, ultimately finding support for all three in Scripture.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Romans 12:1-21 from the Bible. It discusses several key points:
1. Paul urges Christians to offer their bodies as living sacrifices to God through spiritual worship and transforming their minds by renewing them with Scripture.
2. Believers should use their spiritual gifts, such as teaching, serving, giving, and showing mercy, for the common good and without pride.
3. Christians are called to sincere love of one another, practicing hospitality, blessing persecutors, rejoicing with others, and living in harmony with all people. They should overcome evil with good.
The document discusses the meaning of Jesus being declared the Son of God at his resurrection according to Romans 1:4. It explains that Jesus was eternally God but took on human form, becoming fully subordinate to God the Father's will. His divine sonship was demonstrated powerfully by his resurrection from the dead by the Holy Spirit. The document emphasizes that Jesus is the divine Savior, Christ, and Lord of all through whom believers receive eternal spiritual riches.
@ H o l y S p i r i t 004 baptism of the Holy Spiritrudimike
This document provides information about the baptism of the Holy Spirit, including:
- The baptism of the Holy Spirit makes believers members of Christ's body and allows them to be empowered to live the Christian life.
- Every genuine believer has been baptized by the Holy Spirit into the body of Christ at the moment they believe.
- The baptism of the Holy Spirit is unique to the current church age and makes all believers one in Christ regardless of background.
- The consequences of being baptized by the Holy Spirit include dying to the old sinful self and being made a new creation by the Spirit.
The document discusses the holy nature of God, focusing on God's simplicity, unity, and Trinity. It provides three key points:
1) God is simple, without parts and indivisible, though existing as three persons in the Trinity. He is one being in essence according to scripture and church fathers.
2) God is one, not many gods, as shown by scripture calling him the one God and creator. Plotinus' philosophy on the unity and diversity of "The One" is referenced.
3) God exists as the Trinity - one what but three whos. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are shown throughout the Old and New Testaments. Jesus compares himself to
This document provides a summary of Matthew 16:13-20. It begins with Jesus asking his disciples who people say he is. The disciples respond that some say he is John the Baptist, Elijah, or another prophet. Jesus then asks who the disciples say he is. Peter responds that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus commends Peter and says this revelation came from God. Jesus declares he will build his church on this rock, with the gates of Hell not prevailing against it. Jesus gives Peter and the disciples the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven.
This document provides definitions and explanations of important Korean and Unification terminology. It begins with short definitions of abbreviations and terms. It then explains the significance of learning the Korean language according to Sun Myung Moon and the Divine Principle. Several key terms are defined in more depth, including Cheon Il Guk, Cheon Seong Gyeong, and Indemnity. The document concludes with information about the Unification flag and eight textbooks of the True Parents. Overall, the document serves as a concise reference guide to core concepts and vocabulary within the Unification movement.
This document provides a summary of Matthew 16:13-20. It discusses Jesus asking the disciples who they say he is. Peter correctly answers that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus tells Peter that flesh and blood did not reveal this to him. Jesus says Peter's name means "rock" and that he will build his church on this rock, which is referring to Jesus himself, not Peter. The document also discusses the "keys of the kingdom" being given to the disciples and church, representing the authority to invite people into the kingdom of heaven.
This document is a summary of chapter 1 from Jerry Savelle's book "Walking in Divine Favor". It discusses how we are all somebody special to God, having been crowned with glory and honor. It aims to build self-esteem by revealing our high value and favor in God's sight, despite any past failures or mistakes. We are loved objects of God's affection, and with this revelation, we can expect to walk in continual victory.
Look at the spiritual discipline of Bible intake.
Feel free to check out my Youtube channel ("Bible A to Z"):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksmizy3de-HTruLFkHDCMA
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BibleAtoZ1
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Bible-A-to-Z-104071948506766
(Also on Instagram, BitChute, and Rumble)
Israel Doctrine Is The Teaching Of Our Mystery SystemIsrael Doctrine
The Israel Doctrine refers to the teachings and instructions given by God to the people of Israel. It describes the oneness of the divine authority of the God of Israel and the principles taught to the ministers and people of Israel. The Israel Doctrine establishes the protocol or order by which God's message is communicated from God to Jesus to angels to the children of Israel to teach the rest of humanity. It refers to the content found in scripture that provides doctrine, reproof, correction and instruction in righteousness.
What is prophecy?
Test of a true prophet
The importance of prophecy
Messianic prophecies
The significance of messianic prophecies
Messianic prophecy issues
Probability of fulfillment of prophecies
Other Old Testament (OT) prophecies
Prophecy – the future told in advance by God through a prophet
John 5:39, “You search the Scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me.”
The reliability of the Bible is confirmed by the accuracy of its prophecies
Cannot be said of any other “sacred writings”
Other writings make great claims but contain no prophecy unique to them that establishes “truth"
Session 01 Old Testament Overview - Promises MadeJohn Brooks
Old Testament Overview
Introduction to the Old Testament
"Promises Made"
Based on material from:
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
525 A Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Introduction to
Unification Church Symbols & Traditions,
some glimpses of Spiritual World History in our time.
Updated Nov 2016.
Best Regards.
Bengt de Paulis w. fam.
Sweden-Finland
The significance of the Apocalypse
The circumstances surrounding its writing
Who wrote it? To Whom? Where? Why?
Its structure and Content
Aids to interpretation
How can we benefit from it?
The document discusses different types and styles of prayer in Christianity. The five types of prayer are praise, thanksgiving, confession, supplication, and intercessory prayer. The styles of prayer include devotional prayer based on scripture, spontaneous prayers of gratitude, conversational prayer involving dialogue with God, and action prayer combined with physical movement.
The Holy Spirit plays a key role in the Christian life from beginning to end, working in salvation to bring repentance and regeneration, working in sanctification to make believers holy, and working in service to empower believers for ministry through prayer, prophecy, preaching and miracles. The document outlines the Spirit's work in these three areas of salvation, sanctification, and service according to scripture.
The document discusses the reliability of the Bible by examining prophecy, integrity, and textual criticism. It outlines how prophecies in the Bible have been fulfilled, distinguishing it from other religious texts. Specific prophecies about Jesus' first coming are analyzed, showing how he fulfilled over 100 prophecies about characteristics like his birthplace, lineage, and manner of death. The accurate fulfillment of prophecies affirms the Bible's divine origin and reliability.
This document outlines several preconditions that must be agreed to for properly studying the Bible. It discusses that there must be a belief in God as the metaphysical precondition. Miracles as the supernatural precondition are possible if God exists. Revelation from God is also necessary and can come through general, special, and ontological means, though humans often deny it. Truth is another important epistemological precondition, with Jesus and God's word serving as the absolute standards of truth.
This document is a chapter from the book "Take Charge of Your Financial Destiny" by Jerry Savelle. The chapter discusses protecting your seed, which refers to money or resources intended for sowing or investing. It describes how Satan tries to consume people's seed through unexpected expenses or convincing them they can't afford to give. It highlights the story of Abram driving away birds that tried to consume his sacrifice before he could present it to God. The chapter teaches that seed is meant for sowing, not consuming, and that sowing seed determines your future through the law of sowing and reaping.
The document discusses different types of prayer including prayers of blessing, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise. It also covers the parts of the Catholic Mass including introductory rites, liturgy of the word, liturgy of the Eucharist, communion rite, and concluding rite. Finally, it discusses the seven deadly sins and gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.
The document is a sermon on Hebrews 1 that makes the following main points:
1) Hebrews 1 establishes Jesus as superior to angels, showing through 7 descriptions and Old Testament quotes that he is God's Son and heir.
2) Angels are powerful spiritual beings that serve God and humanity, but Jesus vastly outranks them.
3) The sermon encourages focusing worship and faith on Jesus as the fulfillment of God's revelation and means of salvation.
This document provides information about New Life Bible Chapel located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It includes the chapel's address, mailing address, email addresses, and website. It then discusses whether baptism is necessary for salvation. It argues that while water baptism is a public expression of faith, salvation comes through baptism by the Holy Spirit that occurs when one accepts Jesus Christ. The document is made up of lessons from the chapel that further explain this concept through passages from Romans chapter 6.
The Paschal mystery is the Passion, death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ by which He heals us from sin and enables us to become children of God. The word 'atonement' describes Christ's saving action, implying both a repayment for our sins and a reunion of God and humanity. Through the atonement, Jesus repays our debt of guilt, gains mercy and repeals punishment, defeats the devil's claims over us, reconciles us to God, and fulfills Scripture and salvation history.
1) Jesus came to establish the realm of God's direct dominion by forming a four position foundation with God, but was unable to find his bride and become the True Parents.
2) The Second Advent, Sun Myung Moon, claims he is fulfilling the role of the True Parent that Jesus was unable to complete. He faced rejection as the Messiah in Korea in 1945 and 1947.
3) True Parents, Jesus and Sun Myung Moon, are needed to restore the lineage and bloodline defiled by Satan and allow humanity to return to God. Their appearance marks the culmination of history and the hope of the future.
The document discusses various ways that people, events, and objects in the Old Testament foreshadow or prefigure people and events in the New Testament. It provides examples of historical foreshadows, types and antitypes related to Abraham, the Exodus, the tabernacle and temple, and Old Testament festivals. It also summarizes many prophecies from the Old Testament and their fulfillment in the New Testament related to the Messiah and the Kingdom of God.
God's immutability refers to the fact that God cannot change in either his attributes (ontological immutability) or his ethical commitments (ethical immutability). God's ontological immutability means he will always be perfectly holy, loving, just, and powerful. His ethical immutability means that once he makes a promise, he is bound to fulfill it. Passages like Genesis 15 and Malachi 3 demonstrate that God will always act in accordance with his immutable character and keep his promises to his people.
This document is a summary of chapter 1 from Jerry Savelle's book "Walking in Divine Favor". It discusses how we are all somebody special to God, having been crowned with glory and honor. It aims to build self-esteem by revealing our high value and favor in God's sight, despite any past failures or mistakes. We are loved objects of God's affection, and with this revelation, we can expect to walk in continual victory.
Look at the spiritual discipline of Bible intake.
Feel free to check out my Youtube channel ("Bible A to Z"):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCksmizy3de-HTruLFkHDCMA
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BibleAtoZ1
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Bible-A-to-Z-104071948506766
(Also on Instagram, BitChute, and Rumble)
Israel Doctrine Is The Teaching Of Our Mystery SystemIsrael Doctrine
The Israel Doctrine refers to the teachings and instructions given by God to the people of Israel. It describes the oneness of the divine authority of the God of Israel and the principles taught to the ministers and people of Israel. The Israel Doctrine establishes the protocol or order by which God's message is communicated from God to Jesus to angels to the children of Israel to teach the rest of humanity. It refers to the content found in scripture that provides doctrine, reproof, correction and instruction in righteousness.
What is prophecy?
Test of a true prophet
The importance of prophecy
Messianic prophecies
The significance of messianic prophecies
Messianic prophecy issues
Probability of fulfillment of prophecies
Other Old Testament (OT) prophecies
Prophecy – the future told in advance by God through a prophet
John 5:39, “You search the Scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me.”
The reliability of the Bible is confirmed by the accuracy of its prophecies
Cannot be said of any other “sacred writings”
Other writings make great claims but contain no prophecy unique to them that establishes “truth"
Session 01 Old Testament Overview - Promises MadeJohn Brooks
Old Testament Overview
Introduction to the Old Testament
"Promises Made"
Based on material from:
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
525 A Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Introduction to
Unification Church Symbols & Traditions,
some glimpses of Spiritual World History in our time.
Updated Nov 2016.
Best Regards.
Bengt de Paulis w. fam.
Sweden-Finland
The significance of the Apocalypse
The circumstances surrounding its writing
Who wrote it? To Whom? Where? Why?
Its structure and Content
Aids to interpretation
How can we benefit from it?
The document discusses different types and styles of prayer in Christianity. The five types of prayer are praise, thanksgiving, confession, supplication, and intercessory prayer. The styles of prayer include devotional prayer based on scripture, spontaneous prayers of gratitude, conversational prayer involving dialogue with God, and action prayer combined with physical movement.
The Holy Spirit plays a key role in the Christian life from beginning to end, working in salvation to bring repentance and regeneration, working in sanctification to make believers holy, and working in service to empower believers for ministry through prayer, prophecy, preaching and miracles. The document outlines the Spirit's work in these three areas of salvation, sanctification, and service according to scripture.
The document discusses the reliability of the Bible by examining prophecy, integrity, and textual criticism. It outlines how prophecies in the Bible have been fulfilled, distinguishing it from other religious texts. Specific prophecies about Jesus' first coming are analyzed, showing how he fulfilled over 100 prophecies about characteristics like his birthplace, lineage, and manner of death. The accurate fulfillment of prophecies affirms the Bible's divine origin and reliability.
This document outlines several preconditions that must be agreed to for properly studying the Bible. It discusses that there must be a belief in God as the metaphysical precondition. Miracles as the supernatural precondition are possible if God exists. Revelation from God is also necessary and can come through general, special, and ontological means, though humans often deny it. Truth is another important epistemological precondition, with Jesus and God's word serving as the absolute standards of truth.
This document is a chapter from the book "Take Charge of Your Financial Destiny" by Jerry Savelle. The chapter discusses protecting your seed, which refers to money or resources intended for sowing or investing. It describes how Satan tries to consume people's seed through unexpected expenses or convincing them they can't afford to give. It highlights the story of Abram driving away birds that tried to consume his sacrifice before he could present it to God. The chapter teaches that seed is meant for sowing, not consuming, and that sowing seed determines your future through the law of sowing and reaping.
The document discusses different types of prayer including prayers of blessing, petition, intercession, thanksgiving, and praise. It also covers the parts of the Catholic Mass including introductory rites, liturgy of the word, liturgy of the Eucharist, communion rite, and concluding rite. Finally, it discusses the seven deadly sins and gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit.
The document is a sermon on Hebrews 1 that makes the following main points:
1) Hebrews 1 establishes Jesus as superior to angels, showing through 7 descriptions and Old Testament quotes that he is God's Son and heir.
2) Angels are powerful spiritual beings that serve God and humanity, but Jesus vastly outranks them.
3) The sermon encourages focusing worship and faith on Jesus as the fulfillment of God's revelation and means of salvation.
This document provides information about New Life Bible Chapel located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It includes the chapel's address, mailing address, email addresses, and website. It then discusses whether baptism is necessary for salvation. It argues that while water baptism is a public expression of faith, salvation comes through baptism by the Holy Spirit that occurs when one accepts Jesus Christ. The document is made up of lessons from the chapel that further explain this concept through passages from Romans chapter 6.
The Paschal mystery is the Passion, death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ by which He heals us from sin and enables us to become children of God. The word 'atonement' describes Christ's saving action, implying both a repayment for our sins and a reunion of God and humanity. Through the atonement, Jesus repays our debt of guilt, gains mercy and repeals punishment, defeats the devil's claims over us, reconciles us to God, and fulfills Scripture and salvation history.
1) Jesus came to establish the realm of God's direct dominion by forming a four position foundation with God, but was unable to find his bride and become the True Parents.
2) The Second Advent, Sun Myung Moon, claims he is fulfilling the role of the True Parent that Jesus was unable to complete. He faced rejection as the Messiah in Korea in 1945 and 1947.
3) True Parents, Jesus and Sun Myung Moon, are needed to restore the lineage and bloodline defiled by Satan and allow humanity to return to God. Their appearance marks the culmination of history and the hope of the future.
The document discusses various ways that people, events, and objects in the Old Testament foreshadow or prefigure people and events in the New Testament. It provides examples of historical foreshadows, types and antitypes related to Abraham, the Exodus, the tabernacle and temple, and Old Testament festivals. It also summarizes many prophecies from the Old Testament and their fulfillment in the New Testament related to the Messiah and the Kingdom of God.
God's immutability refers to the fact that God cannot change in either his attributes (ontological immutability) or his ethical commitments (ethical immutability). God's ontological immutability means he will always be perfectly holy, loving, just, and powerful. His ethical immutability means that once he makes a promise, he is bound to fulfill it. Passages like Genesis 15 and Malachi 3 demonstrate that God will always act in accordance with his immutable character and keep his promises to his people.
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.
The Trinity and Salvation - Sbs Class March 29 2009BertBrim
The document discusses the importance of the doctrine of the Trinity for Christianity and salvation. It explains that the Trinity involves God existing as three persons - the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It also discusses how each person of the Trinity was involved in Jesus' life, death and resurrection, which accomplished salvation and atonement for humanity's sins. Specifically, it notes that Jesus the God-man paid the penalty through his death, and the Holy Spirit empowered him to live a sinless life.
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.
The document provides an in-depth discussion of the doctrine of justification according to Christianity. It discusses that Jesus knew no sin and committed no sin or deceit. It explains that for our sake, God made Jesus to be sin so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. It describes how God charges our sins to Jesus' account and his righteousness to our account, so that through faith in Christ we are seen as righteous in God's sight.
The document outlines plans to change the focus of a men's Bible study group. It discusses the need to 1) develop relationships and accountability, 2) evaluate sins and repent with honesty before God and others, and 3) examine whether group members have accurate understandings of God, man, Christ, and faith or if they are "trying to feed and water goats". It emphasizes applying Scripture daily, being desperate for God's Word, and coming prepared each week to discuss what God is teaching through His Word and working in members' lives. The goal is for the group to truly understand and live out Scripture together.
God is fully self-sufficient and needs nothing outside of himself. While God does not need humanity, he created and redeems people out of his love so that he may fill them with himself. God calls people to obey, serve, pray and worship not because he is lacking anything, but so that people may experience the fullness of joy found in him. All that people are and do is a gift from God, who desires relationship with humanity and to share in his work, though he receives no benefit from people.
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 of the Bible's storyline from Genesis to Revelation as God's progressive plan to redeem mankind. It discusses four phases: 1) the kingdom offered in Genesis 1-2, 2) the kingdom promised in Genesis 3-50, 3) the kingdom prefigured from Exodus to Malachi through Israel, and 4) the kingdom fulfilled through Christ in the New Testament and consummated in Revelation.
Be Who You Are In Christ (Summary) - Romans 6BertBrim
The document provides a summary of key points from Romans chapter 6. It discusses Paul's writing style of asking questions and providing answers and explanations. It notes that Paul presents doctrinal truths before applying them. The document also analyzes several key phrases and concepts from Romans 6, including what it means to "die to sin" and the word picture of baptism representing union with Christ. It lists the four imperatives Paul gives regarding how believers should live in light of being dead to sin.
This document provides an overview and analysis of Romans 6, which discusses being freed from sin and enslaved to righteousness. It divides the chapter into two sections. The first addresses being a new person in Christ, while the second addresses no longer being under sin's power but God's. It explains that believers have died to sin and their old selves have been crucified, while their new selves have been raised to walk in newness of life. Believers are exhorted to realize they are dead to sin and to act accordingly by putting off their old selves and putting on their new identities in Christ.
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.
Notes from teaching on the Trinity and salvation. In this class we are looking at the front view of the cross and specifically the words atonement, propitiation and justification.
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.
1. Genesis describes the creation of the world, the fall of man, Noah's ark, and God's calling of Abraham. 2. Exodus details Moses freeing the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and receiving the 10 Commandments from God. 3. Joshua leads the Israelites in conquering the Promised Land, as described in the book of Joshua.
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.
God is self-sufficient and needs nothing outside of himself. He possesses all qualities like goodness, love, and justice intrinsically and eternally. God does not need advice or help from anyone. The nations and all their resources are insignificant compared to God's immense power, wisdom, and knowledge.
The document is a summary of a sermon on the self-sufficiency of God based on Psalm 50. The sermon argues that God does not need sacrifices from humanity because He possesses all qualities intrinsically and eternally. The Israelites wrongly viewed God as needy like pagan gods, but God tells them in Psalm 50 that He does not need their offerings to satisfy Himself, as He is fully sufficient within Himself. Believers should recognize that God is the giver and they are the receivers, and their thanksgiving should reflect this relationship rather than viewing God as dependent on humanity.
This document provides an overview of Josiah Ministries and discusses maintaining a close relationship with God through spending time in prayer, fellowship, and studying the Bible. It describes how King David experienced the fullness of the Holy Spirit throughout his life because he truly repented of his sins, while King Saul lost the Spirit's power because he disobeyed God. It encourages readers to give up worldly distractions and fully devote themselves to God in order to experience the Holy Spirit more fully. The document also shares a personal story about enduring chronic hand pain and increased prayer strengthening one's faith during difficulties.
How does the Bible's record connect with today's news about the Middle East? Who has the rightful ownership to the land claimed by Israel and why? Find out what modern day people can learn about our place in the world's history.
This presentation shows that the drama of sacred and secular history and prophecy is God's answer to those who question His right to rule the earth.
This document discusses three questions to ask when studying each chapter of the Bible: 1) What does the chapter say? 2) What does it mean for me? 3) What am I going to do about it? It then summarizes several passages from Revelation chapters 8-10, focusing on symbols like angels, scrolls, and thunders. The key point is that believers should read and digest God's word in their lives through daily Bible study, fellowship, worship, and prayer.
The document is a summary of a pastor's Bible study on spiritual gifts and community based on 1 Corinthians 12. It discusses that spiritual gifts come from God's spirit and are given to all believers for building up the church. It lists different spiritual gifts mentioned in the passage like wisdom, healing, prophecy. It notes there was division in Corinth over spiritual gifts which some took pride in, but the goal is unity. The study aims to show how spiritual gifts can move the church beyond division towards mission. It encourages participants to reflect on their own gifts and how they are used in the church.
This document provides strategies for maintaining divine healing based on biblical principles. It begins by establishing that God intends for people to be healthy based on passages like Exodus 23:25. It then discusses four key points: 1) God's intention is healing, 2) Understanding man's spirit, soul, and body makeup, 3) Satan intends to steal healing, and 4) People have a choice to follow God or Satan in any situation. The document then lists 10 strategies for maintaining healing, such as keeping oneself in an atmosphere of faith and not dwelling on past sicknesses. Overall, the document aims to provide a biblical foundation for divine healing and practical steps to retain healing based on scripture.
This document provides commentary on Romans 12:1-11 from multiple authors. It begins with an introduction explaining the purpose and structure of the commentary. The commentary then analyzes various aspects of the biblical passage in 3 sentences or less, drawing from the insights of authors such as Barclay, Barne, Clarke, and others. Key points discussed include: presenting our bodies as living sacrifices to God; true worship involving dedicating everyday life, not just rituals; offering our best efforts, not what is defective; and reasonable service referring to spiritual worship over external rituals. The commentary aims to concisely bring together the thoughts of many scholars to help Bible students efficiently understand the text.
When you say God - global day 2010 presentationMaurice Harris
The document provides an overview of how the concept of God has evolved and been understood differently among Jews over the past 3,500 years, from the God described in the Hebrew Bible to modern theological understandings. It traces depictions of God from anthropomorphic to abstract, from a singular deity to one with both masculine and feminine energies, and from a God who directly intervenes to one understood through philosophical, mystical and personal conceptions. Key figures and works discussed include the Talmud, Maimonides, Kabbalah, Hasidism, Buber, Kaplan and feminist theology.
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1. The document discusses the ultimate questions of who God is and who humans are. It explains that humans were created in God's image to have fellowship with him, but this relationship was broken when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and sin entered the world.
2. Now, because of sin, humans are separated from God spiritually and dying physically. Sin has corrupted human nature and been passed down so that all people are now sinners.
3. The document seeks to answer the questions of how humans can be restored to right relationship with God.
The document is a summary of a sermon on the self-sufficiency of God. It discusses how God is transcendent and immanent, possessing attributes intrinsically rather than derivatively like humans. God needs nothing from creation as He possesses perfect power, wisdom and other qualities within Himself. While caring for humanity, the nations collectively amount to nothing before God's infinite might and understanding. The purpose of the sermon is to explain why an all-sufficient God still demands worship, service and obedience from humans.
Not long ago, I was in Dallas holding aseminar. My daughter, Zona, was with me,helping with the book and tape sales. Zonaowns two exercise studios and had a financialneed for $3,000. She told me about it, but Ididn't respond. I've taught her for years totrust God. Sometimes the pressure of asituation will nag at you so strongly that youwill bypass God and look to a person—especially one who has what you need.That night, Zona had a night vision—avision that occurs when you are asleep. God speaks to your spirit and shows you what youneed to see. It's from God—not from the pizzayou ate earlier!The next morning, she told me about thedream she received, saying, "Daddy, Daddy, Idon't like it!" She said, "I dreamed I was aninstructor in an exercise place.""Well," I said, "that's what you are.""But, Daddy, I was just an instructor in theexercise place and not the owner."She continued to describe the dream. In it,there was a man who owned the place.Because Zona needed financial help, she askedher boss for more money. He refused and heaped abuse on her. The dream had greatlyupset her. She didn't understand the truth thatGod was trying to reveal to her in this dream, but I immediately did.I said, "Zona, Zona. That dream was for you.God was showing you what happens whenyou prostitute your faith. I've told you foryears what to do, but you flounder around andlook to man for help, and God doesn't like it.Why don't you change?"You might say, "That seems very harsh,Brother Norvel.' But, in these last days, God isrevealing the truth so we won't have tostumble around in darkness for the rest of ourlives. Yes, when I said that, it was harsh.Sometimes the truth can be offensive. But if welisten and apply it, it will always set us free.Meanwhile, Zona sat in a chair mumblingtearfully, "Oh, Daddy, oh, Daddy." I said to her, "Zona, honey, little darling, Jesus lovesyou! Why don't you start thanking Jesus for what you want and Jesus will give it to you.
Youcan be free from your prostitute faith.Don't go to man. God says, 'Forget not togive God thanks in everything.' Why don't youdo it?"Crying, she said, "Okay, Daddy, I will, Iwill.'After this conversation on Saturdaymorning, we both began thanking Jesus forhelping her. Later, she went to work behindthe tape and book table during the seminar.Soon, a person walked up and said, "Zona,God has been dealing with me for two days.Here's a check the Lord told me to give you."She looked at the check—
four thousand dollars!
This document provides an overview of themes and topics discussed in a Biblical Literature workshop, including:
- The relationship between wisdom, prayer, and trusting in God.
- The problem of evil and how God's goodness and omnipotence relate to natural and moral evil in the world.
- Differences between the Old Testament and New Testament pictures of God, with the Old Testament focusing on God's power and reliance on people, and the New Testament centered around Jesus as the self-revelation of God.
- The doctrine of the Trinity, describing God as a unity of three persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) based on passages like John 1:1, and its implications for understanding God's nature
This document discusses how to activate the return on your tithe through focusing your thoughts, words, and beliefs when tithing. It encourages the reader to be honest about what they think about when tithing and to write it down. It also discusses how tithing is more than just giving money - it involves speaking words of faith over your gift based on biblical promises. The reader is given examples of what to say when tithing that references scripture. The document lists 7 promises of God to tithes and encourages the reader to meditate on these daily and track any results over 1 year to see the long term impact.
The document discusses the spiritual gift of apostleship. It provides biblical references that describe the apostles' roles and establishes criteria for identifying apostleship, such as establishing new ministries/churches and overseeing other groups. However, it notes some issues with directly applying the original apostles' experiences today. Instead, it offers a modernized list of traits associated with apostleship, such as being culturally sensitive when ministering across communities/countries and demonstrating vision for the church's mission. Readers are asked to reflect on examples from their own lives that align with these traits rather than immediately deciding if this is their spiritual gift. The document closes with a prayer.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The document discusses God's unfolding plan of redemption outlined in four phases:
1) Kingdom promised (Genesis 1-2)
2) Kingdom pre-figured (Genesis 3-Malachi) fulfilled through Israel
3) Kingdom fulfilled (Matthew-Revelation) fulfilled through Christ
4) Kingdom consummated (Revelation)
It argues that Israel was the provisional, earthly fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, while Christ brings the perfect, eternal fulfillment as the true "Seed" and heir to the promise. Key covenants and passages relating Abraham's promise to both Israel and Christ are examined.
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
The document discusses how the Bible uses the concept of a "suzerain-vassal treaty" as a framework to understand 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), requiring obedience in exchange for protection. The Bible portrays God as the great King over all, with human kings and believers as vassals who must obey God's covenant/law. Jesus is presented as the ultimate obedient vassal king, whose death fulfills the covenant and brings salvation to those who believe.
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.
The document discusses Luke's gospel and the book of Acts, and how Luke builds a bridge connecting the Old Testament to Jesus and then from Jesus to Paul. It summarizes that in Luke, Jesus is presented as the Davidic King who fulfills prophecies and establishes the kingdom of God through his role as Savior. Acts then continues the theme by showing Jesus commissioning the apostles with the Holy Spirit to preach the gospel and spread the kingdom to the ends of the earth.
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It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
8. Review from last Sunday This is what is DOES NOT mean; It doesn’t mean that God doesn’t care about the nations or the individuals in those nations and we know that because: John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. Rev. 5:9 And they *sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are You to take the book and to break its seals; for You were slain, and purchased for God with Your blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
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10. Turn to Psalm 50 Background – Israel is on trial and God is acting in the role of both judge and prosecuting attorney who is charging them. God is holding Israel accountable before His bar of justice. God is talking about the people of Israel and those who have practiced the sacrificial system that God has put in place. These are what I am calling the set up verses: God is calling heaven and earth to bear witness His people are on trial and God is judging them So we need to know – “What is the charge that God is bringing against His people?” READ Psalm 50:4-6
11. Read Psalm 50:7-12 Ask the question – “What in the world is going on here?” God first tells the people of what they are NOT guilty of. They are not guilty of failing to bring sacrifices before Him because He says that they are doing that. God says – you are bringing your bulls and male goats from your field So Israel might ask – “So what are we doing wrong?” You told us to bring sacrifices and that is exactly what we are doing, we are bringing our sacrifices. However, Israel is evidently doing this with the same mindset toward sacrificing that we common to those pagan nations that were surrounding them.
12. The pagan nations around Israel believed that their gods were needy. They thought that the gods got hungry literally and therefore they would bring a sacrifice to their particular god to eat and then be satisfied. When the tummy of this god was full then he would bless those who fed him. This is probably the religion that occupies almost 2/3s of our current world. Illustration – a person I know went on a missions trip to Madagascar and discovered that those there are big on ancestor worship. People spend time doing whatever the deceased grand father liked to do. So what picture does this paint for us about God? As we sacrifice these things to Him we are helping Him out and contributing to His needs. It’s a good thing that we are here because if we weren’t He would lack.
13. Go back to verse 8 – The problem isn’t their sacrificing but their theology about sacrificing Do you see the problem? These Israelites are worshipping God as if He were needy, and they are going to give in order to help Him out. Application for consideration: How many people in the evangelical church think this exact same way? In the giving of their tithes and offerings Going to the mission field Serving in a particular ministry There is an underlining thinking that to this degree – poor desperate, poor hungry, poor helpless God and I am going to save the day with my gift, sacrifice, service and life.
14. And God says to that type of mindset – Don’t give it! Read Psalm 50 verse 13 – Question – Is that what you think I am doing, eating flesh and drinking blood in order to satisfy My hunger? Did you not understand what I said in verses 10-12? Verse 14 – What does thanksgiving imply, in terms of relationship to God? We are the receivers and He is the Giver! God says you think you are offering in order to help me out? No, instead offer me a thanksgiving.
15. God is communicating to us in His word I am the Giver You are the receiver I am the full One You are the empty one I am the wise One You are the foolish one I am powerful You are weak Read Psalm 50:14-15 and get the order right 1. You are to call upon me – God is the rescuer, helper, strong hold, rock, refuge, provider, protector, shield, 2. And then it says – He will rescue you because we are weak, needy and helpless
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20. In the second statement we need to ask "how does Lordship relate to self-sufficiency? Think about Lordship, He rules, reigns and governs over all that He owns Remember Psalm 50 - I own the cattle on a thousand hills We grow up with the notion in the church that the tithe is God's and everything else then is mine. However what we need to understand is that it is all God's So we pay God off with the 10% and then we live the way we want to with the 90% If you have not settled this issue then settle it today, we hold nothing tightly clenched in our fist because God owns it all.
21. Since He is Lord over it all then we can't give back to Him anything that He doesn't already have Last statement in verse 25 that He gives to all life and breath to all people We depend upon God for everything and God depends upon us for what? Absolutely nothing First denial of God's self sufficiency - Illustration of the SS Bible teacher who mentioned that God was lonely as to why he created people - 5th grade boys SS class This rolls over into every area of Christian service in which we are helping God out and it makes God feel good when we get involved.
22. The call in missions that God wants these people to hear the good news and if someone doesn't go then God will not be able to save them The picture that we have is God in heaven in essence wringing His hands May we never in our theology invert the God-Giver and us-receiver categories