Dr. David Warren of Amridge University presented his understanding of the baptism of the Holy Spirit at Heritage Christian University's Spiritual Enrichment Conference. These slides are taken from Dr. Warren's presentation.
NOAH REJECTING TRUTH DOES NOT CHANGE TRUTHDon McClain
“Noah" - Rejecting The Truth Does Not Change The Truth” - (Genesis 6:5-7:1; Hebrews 11:7; 2 Peter 2:5; 3:1-12; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Matthew 24:36-39) - Noah was A Preacher of Righteousness but most rejected his preaching & thus destroyed by the flood. Sadly, the same is true today when Christ is preached . . . - MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 5/4/2014
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/
Christian baptism is an important ordinance established by Jesus Christ. The Bible shows that baptism is to be performed through full immersion in water and using the name of Jesus Christ. The apostles, including Peter and Paul, consistently baptized new believers in the name of Jesus alone. Straying from this biblical mode and formula of baptism established by Christ and the apostles risks rejecting God's command for the traditions of men.
Session 1: Temple and the Presence of Goddeacondana
This document discusses the concept of the temple and God's presence throughout history. It begins by explaining how God manifested his presence in creation. It then discusses how God chose the Israelites and revealed himself through Moses and the temple at Sinai. The document states that Jesus is the true temple as the Word incarnate. It explores how prophecies foretold a new spiritual temple in the church, with Jesus as the cornerstone. The remainder of the document discusses how the sacraments and community of the church fulfill this new temple, with believers as living stones built into a dwelling for God's spirit.
The document provides commentary on Revelation 1:1-20, beginning with an overview of the book's genre and prologue in verses 1-3. It then analyzes various elements in the salutation in verses 4-8, including descriptions of Jesus and doxology. The vision of Christ that John receives is outlined in verses 12-20, with comparisons made to similar visions in Ezekiel and Daniel. Christ is depicted as the ruler over the churches and coming in judgment.
In 3 sentences:
Ephesians 2:11-22 discusses how Gentiles were once separated from God and Israel but are now reconciled in Christ. Through His death, Christ abolished laws dividing Jews and Gentiles, making the two groups one in Him. All believers, whether Jew or Gentile, are now fellow citizens in God's household and are built together on Christ as the cornerstone to become a dwelling place of God through the Spirit.
The document discusses the Holy Spirit and baptism of the Holy Spirit. It provides biblical references showing that Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to help and be with believers. It describes that the Holy Spirit has a will, emotions, intellect, and was involved in Jesus' life and ministry. Receiving the Holy Spirit is essential for believers, as it makes Jesus real, transforms them to be like Christ, empowers them to witness, and produces spiritual fruits. The document indicates that to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, one must believe in Jesus, and quotes Jesus saying whoever believes in him will have streams of living water flowing from within. Speaking in tongues is described as a gift of the Holy Spirit.
The document provides commentary on the closing exhortations and conclusion of the book of Revelation found in chapters 22:6-21. It examines each verse or section, providing context and interpretation. The overall messages are: 1) Revelation concludes by driving home the need for holy obedience in response to the prophetic visions; 2) Chapter 22 contains exhortations to persevere in holiness as Christ's return is imminent; and 3) The conclusion emphasizes that the book of Revelation is the true and authoritative word of God.
Christ's sacrifice on the cross accomplished salvation for every human being. By His death, He tasted the second death for all and elected all to be saved. Additionally, His ongoing priestly ministry draws all people to repentance through His persistent, gracious love. While salvation has been made available to all, one can only experience it by believing in what Christ has already done. Those who are lost have deliberately rejected the salvation Christ secured for them.
NOAH REJECTING TRUTH DOES NOT CHANGE TRUTHDon McClain
“Noah" - Rejecting The Truth Does Not Change The Truth” - (Genesis 6:5-7:1; Hebrews 11:7; 2 Peter 2:5; 3:1-12; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Matthew 24:36-39) - Noah was A Preacher of Righteousness but most rejected his preaching & thus destroyed by the flood. Sadly, the same is true today when Christ is preached . . . - MP3 / PPT / KEYNOTE / PDF - 5/4/2014
http://w65stchurchofchrist.org/coc/
Christian baptism is an important ordinance established by Jesus Christ. The Bible shows that baptism is to be performed through full immersion in water and using the name of Jesus Christ. The apostles, including Peter and Paul, consistently baptized new believers in the name of Jesus alone. Straying from this biblical mode and formula of baptism established by Christ and the apostles risks rejecting God's command for the traditions of men.
Session 1: Temple and the Presence of Goddeacondana
This document discusses the concept of the temple and God's presence throughout history. It begins by explaining how God manifested his presence in creation. It then discusses how God chose the Israelites and revealed himself through Moses and the temple at Sinai. The document states that Jesus is the true temple as the Word incarnate. It explores how prophecies foretold a new spiritual temple in the church, with Jesus as the cornerstone. The remainder of the document discusses how the sacraments and community of the church fulfill this new temple, with believers as living stones built into a dwelling for God's spirit.
The document provides commentary on Revelation 1:1-20, beginning with an overview of the book's genre and prologue in verses 1-3. It then analyzes various elements in the salutation in verses 4-8, including descriptions of Jesus and doxology. The vision of Christ that John receives is outlined in verses 12-20, with comparisons made to similar visions in Ezekiel and Daniel. Christ is depicted as the ruler over the churches and coming in judgment.
In 3 sentences:
Ephesians 2:11-22 discusses how Gentiles were once separated from God and Israel but are now reconciled in Christ. Through His death, Christ abolished laws dividing Jews and Gentiles, making the two groups one in Him. All believers, whether Jew or Gentile, are now fellow citizens in God's household and are built together on Christ as the cornerstone to become a dwelling place of God through the Spirit.
The document discusses the Holy Spirit and baptism of the Holy Spirit. It provides biblical references showing that Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to help and be with believers. It describes that the Holy Spirit has a will, emotions, intellect, and was involved in Jesus' life and ministry. Receiving the Holy Spirit is essential for believers, as it makes Jesus real, transforms them to be like Christ, empowers them to witness, and produces spiritual fruits. The document indicates that to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit, one must believe in Jesus, and quotes Jesus saying whoever believes in him will have streams of living water flowing from within. Speaking in tongues is described as a gift of the Holy Spirit.
The document provides commentary on the closing exhortations and conclusion of the book of Revelation found in chapters 22:6-21. It examines each verse or section, providing context and interpretation. The overall messages are: 1) Revelation concludes by driving home the need for holy obedience in response to the prophetic visions; 2) Chapter 22 contains exhortations to persevere in holiness as Christ's return is imminent; and 3) The conclusion emphasizes that the book of Revelation is the true and authoritative word of God.
Christ's sacrifice on the cross accomplished salvation for every human being. By His death, He tasted the second death for all and elected all to be saved. Additionally, His ongoing priestly ministry draws all people to repentance through His persistent, gracious love. While salvation has been made available to all, one can only experience it by believing in what Christ has already done. Those who are lost have deliberately rejected the salvation Christ secured for them.
The document provides a summary of Acts chapter 2, which describes the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the disciples at Pentecost. It discusses key events and teachings, including:
1) The Holy Spirit descended on the disciples as tongues of fire, and they were able to speak in other languages to proclaim the gospel (Acts 2:1-13).
2) Peter preached the first Christian sermon to the crowd, explaining what was happening using Scripture and proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah (Acts 2:14-32).
3) Approximately 3,000 people converted to Christianity and were baptized in response to Peter's message (Acts 2:37-41).
The chapter
This document discusses Jesus as the Lord of the Sabbath based on passages from the Gospels. It describes how Jesus observed the Sabbath and healed on the Sabbath, which the Pharisees accused as breaking the law. The document asserts that Jesus emphasized the true meaning and intention of the Sabbath as a day of rest and worship, not legalistic rules, and that He has authority over the Sabbath as its creator.
Here is my attempt to explain in short fashion what the Bible has to tell us about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, complete with my own short testimony of who God “zapped” me in as a Marine Lieutenant in Japan in 1973. God wants to fill us all again and again with His Spirit so we can be powerful and fruitful witnesses for Him here and around the world.
Pray for God to fill you again and to baptize you with His Spirit if you have never experienced that.
This document provides commentary on Philippians 1:23-27 from the Bible. It discusses how Paul desired to depart this life and be with Christ in heaven, which he viewed as far better than remaining on Earth. However, Paul was willing to remain on Earth for the sake of helping other believers. He urged the Philippians to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ by standing united in faith regardless of whether Paul could visit them again. The commentary provides historical context and analyzes various Greek words and phrases used in these passages.
From the creation the moral law was an essential part of God’s divine plan, and was as unchangeable as Himself. The ceremonial law was to answer a particular purpose in Christ’s plan for the salvation of the race
The document provides an overview and analysis of Acts 2:1-21, which describes the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. It discusses how the Holy Spirit came with the sound of a mighty rushing wind and divided tongues of fire, empowering the disciples to speak in other languages. When the disciples did this, devout Jews from various regions heard them speaking in their native tongues. Some accused the disciples of being drunk, but Peter explained that it was the fulfillment of the prophet Joel's words about pouring out the Spirit in the last days. The Holy Spirit's coming marked the beginning of the new covenant age.
The document is a term paper about the threefold relationship between Christians and the Holy Spirit as depicted in the book of Acts. It discusses how the Holy Spirit works "with" Christians, is present alongside believers before and after conversion. It also explores how the Holy Spirit dwells "in" Christians after they accept Jesus, and is portrayed as coming "upon" believers through spiritual gifts and empowerment for ministry. The paper analyzes passages from Acts and other books of the Bible to explain the threefold relationship between believers and the Holy Spirit.
This document provides commentary on Hebrews 3:1. It discusses Jesus being acknowledged as the apostle and high priest of Christians. It compares Jesus to Moses and Aaron, saying Jesus is a greater apostle than Moses and a greater high priest than Aaron. It encourages Christians to constantly consider Jesus in these roles as the ultimate safeguard against discouragement or apostasy. Fixing one's thoughts on Jesus in times of weakness, darkness, sin, or sorrow will bring strength, light, forgiveness, and comfort.
This document discusses biblical topics related to "strong meat" or deeper spiritual truths. It covers the order of Melchisedec, Jesus as our high priest, the three angels' messages, and the importance of understanding the sanctuary message in connection with the 2300 day prophecy. It emphasizes that present truth about the sanctuary and Christ's ministry there is what God's people need now to unite and sanctify them.
This is a study of Jesus as the one to keep our eyes on. Make Him the focus of our minds and be thinking of Him often and not just rarely as in church.
Chapter 11 of "Bible Basics" a Bible study manual, dealing with practical Christian life, prayer, church life, fellowship, Bible study, preaching, practical Christianity.
The book is available from http://www.biblebasicsonline.com
This document provides a lesson on righteousness through faith alone in Jesus Christ. It discusses the three aspects of salvation: justification, which removes sins of the past; sanctification, the lifelong process of spiritual growth; and glorification, when believers will be fully restored to God's image. Righteousness is only obtained through faith in Jesus, not works. One must confess sins to receive forgiveness and be born again. Remaining faithful to God through obedience and bearing spiritual fruit is necessary to retain salvation.
Seeing in the Spirit Foundations of the Seer Series 1Sister Lara
Seer Series is a foundational teaching that shares two important insights every Seer in the making must know and be skilled in so that they can build upon the proper foundation of Christ Jesus as the cornerstone, and the apostle and prophets.
1. The document provides an outline and summary of the key themes and topics to be covered in each of five sessions on teaching the Gospel of John.
2. Session 1 introduces the purpose, authorship, date, and intended audience of the Gospel of John. It highlights how John's Gospel differs from the Synoptic Gospels and was written to instill belief in Jesus Christ.
3. Sessions 2 through 4 discuss the identity and pre-existence of Christ as the Logos, His signs and miracles that bring disciples to faith, and how He reveals the Father through His authority and actions.
4. Session 5 covers Christ's incarnation, death, resurrection, and ascension in
The Holy Spirit came upon the apostles and others gathered in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost. They began speaking in other languages as the Spirit gave them utterance. When the crowds heard this, they were amazed because each person heard the believers speaking in their own native language. Peter addressed the crowd and explained that this was the fulfillment of the prophet Joel's prophecy about God pouring out His Spirit on all people. Some in the crowd mocked that the believers were drunk, but Peter said it was too early in the day and they were experiencing what God had promised through the prophet.
This document provides an overview and summary of Ephesians 2:11-22. It discusses how Jesus reconciles both Jews and Gentiles by abolishing the dividing wall of hostility between them. All believers from different backgrounds are now united as one new humanity in Christ. The foundation of this new community is Jesus Christ himself, who serves as the cornerstone.
The document provides information from various sources about the Gospel of John, upcoming church events, Bible verses, and commentary on Philippians 2:5-8. It discusses how God revealed himself through creation, the Old Testament Scriptures, and supremely through Jesus Christ. It examines how the Word became flesh through the incarnation, dwelling among mankind, and the implications of Jesus emptying himself and taking on human form. The document emphasizes that God desires to dwell fully within believers as his temple.
The document discusses the themes of Creation, Redemption, and Sanctification as revealed in the Sabbath. It explains that the Sabbath points to God as our Creator and Redeemer from slavery in Egypt. It also notes that the Sabbath represents our sanctification process of growing in holiness. Worship on the Sabbath should celebrate God's creation of the world, salvation of humanity from sin, and sanctifying work within believers.
The passage discusses the importance of summarization in an age of information overload. It notes that with the massive amounts of data available online, being able to quickly understand the key points of lengthy documents, articles, or reports is crucial. An effective summary should concisely highlight the main idea and most significant details while omitting unnecessary information to help people get the gist of what's important.
The document is a summary of John 1:19-36 from a church service. It discusses John the Baptist denying he is the Messiah or Elijah when questioned by priests and Levites. John says he is the voice preparing the way for the Lord, as prophesied by Isaiah. The next day, John sees Jesus and declares him to be the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. John baptizes with water to make Jesus manifest to Israel, while Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit.
The document provides a summary of Acts chapter 2, which describes the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the disciples at Pentecost. It discusses key events and teachings, including:
1) The Holy Spirit descended on the disciples as tongues of fire, and they were able to speak in other languages to proclaim the gospel (Acts 2:1-13).
2) Peter preached the first Christian sermon to the crowd, explaining what was happening using Scripture and proclaiming Jesus as the Messiah (Acts 2:14-32).
3) Approximately 3,000 people converted to Christianity and were baptized in response to Peter's message (Acts 2:37-41).
The chapter
This document discusses Jesus as the Lord of the Sabbath based on passages from the Gospels. It describes how Jesus observed the Sabbath and healed on the Sabbath, which the Pharisees accused as breaking the law. The document asserts that Jesus emphasized the true meaning and intention of the Sabbath as a day of rest and worship, not legalistic rules, and that He has authority over the Sabbath as its creator.
Here is my attempt to explain in short fashion what the Bible has to tell us about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, complete with my own short testimony of who God “zapped” me in as a Marine Lieutenant in Japan in 1973. God wants to fill us all again and again with His Spirit so we can be powerful and fruitful witnesses for Him here and around the world.
Pray for God to fill you again and to baptize you with His Spirit if you have never experienced that.
This document provides commentary on Philippians 1:23-27 from the Bible. It discusses how Paul desired to depart this life and be with Christ in heaven, which he viewed as far better than remaining on Earth. However, Paul was willing to remain on Earth for the sake of helping other believers. He urged the Philippians to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ by standing united in faith regardless of whether Paul could visit them again. The commentary provides historical context and analyzes various Greek words and phrases used in these passages.
From the creation the moral law was an essential part of God’s divine plan, and was as unchangeable as Himself. The ceremonial law was to answer a particular purpose in Christ’s plan for the salvation of the race
The document provides an overview and analysis of Acts 2:1-21, which describes the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. It discusses how the Holy Spirit came with the sound of a mighty rushing wind and divided tongues of fire, empowering the disciples to speak in other languages. When the disciples did this, devout Jews from various regions heard them speaking in their native tongues. Some accused the disciples of being drunk, but Peter explained that it was the fulfillment of the prophet Joel's words about pouring out the Spirit in the last days. The Holy Spirit's coming marked the beginning of the new covenant age.
The document is a term paper about the threefold relationship between Christians and the Holy Spirit as depicted in the book of Acts. It discusses how the Holy Spirit works "with" Christians, is present alongside believers before and after conversion. It also explores how the Holy Spirit dwells "in" Christians after they accept Jesus, and is portrayed as coming "upon" believers through spiritual gifts and empowerment for ministry. The paper analyzes passages from Acts and other books of the Bible to explain the threefold relationship between believers and the Holy Spirit.
This document provides commentary on Hebrews 3:1. It discusses Jesus being acknowledged as the apostle and high priest of Christians. It compares Jesus to Moses and Aaron, saying Jesus is a greater apostle than Moses and a greater high priest than Aaron. It encourages Christians to constantly consider Jesus in these roles as the ultimate safeguard against discouragement or apostasy. Fixing one's thoughts on Jesus in times of weakness, darkness, sin, or sorrow will bring strength, light, forgiveness, and comfort.
This document discusses biblical topics related to "strong meat" or deeper spiritual truths. It covers the order of Melchisedec, Jesus as our high priest, the three angels' messages, and the importance of understanding the sanctuary message in connection with the 2300 day prophecy. It emphasizes that present truth about the sanctuary and Christ's ministry there is what God's people need now to unite and sanctify them.
This is a study of Jesus as the one to keep our eyes on. Make Him the focus of our minds and be thinking of Him often and not just rarely as in church.
Chapter 11 of "Bible Basics" a Bible study manual, dealing with practical Christian life, prayer, church life, fellowship, Bible study, preaching, practical Christianity.
The book is available from http://www.biblebasicsonline.com
This document provides a lesson on righteousness through faith alone in Jesus Christ. It discusses the three aspects of salvation: justification, which removes sins of the past; sanctification, the lifelong process of spiritual growth; and glorification, when believers will be fully restored to God's image. Righteousness is only obtained through faith in Jesus, not works. One must confess sins to receive forgiveness and be born again. Remaining faithful to God through obedience and bearing spiritual fruit is necessary to retain salvation.
Seeing in the Spirit Foundations of the Seer Series 1Sister Lara
Seer Series is a foundational teaching that shares two important insights every Seer in the making must know and be skilled in so that they can build upon the proper foundation of Christ Jesus as the cornerstone, and the apostle and prophets.
1. The document provides an outline and summary of the key themes and topics to be covered in each of five sessions on teaching the Gospel of John.
2. Session 1 introduces the purpose, authorship, date, and intended audience of the Gospel of John. It highlights how John's Gospel differs from the Synoptic Gospels and was written to instill belief in Jesus Christ.
3. Sessions 2 through 4 discuss the identity and pre-existence of Christ as the Logos, His signs and miracles that bring disciples to faith, and how He reveals the Father through His authority and actions.
4. Session 5 covers Christ's incarnation, death, resurrection, and ascension in
The Holy Spirit came upon the apostles and others gathered in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost. They began speaking in other languages as the Spirit gave them utterance. When the crowds heard this, they were amazed because each person heard the believers speaking in their own native language. Peter addressed the crowd and explained that this was the fulfillment of the prophet Joel's prophecy about God pouring out His Spirit on all people. Some in the crowd mocked that the believers were drunk, but Peter said it was too early in the day and they were experiencing what God had promised through the prophet.
This document provides an overview and summary of Ephesians 2:11-22. It discusses how Jesus reconciles both Jews and Gentiles by abolishing the dividing wall of hostility between them. All believers from different backgrounds are now united as one new humanity in Christ. The foundation of this new community is Jesus Christ himself, who serves as the cornerstone.
The document provides information from various sources about the Gospel of John, upcoming church events, Bible verses, and commentary on Philippians 2:5-8. It discusses how God revealed himself through creation, the Old Testament Scriptures, and supremely through Jesus Christ. It examines how the Word became flesh through the incarnation, dwelling among mankind, and the implications of Jesus emptying himself and taking on human form. The document emphasizes that God desires to dwell fully within believers as his temple.
The document discusses the themes of Creation, Redemption, and Sanctification as revealed in the Sabbath. It explains that the Sabbath points to God as our Creator and Redeemer from slavery in Egypt. It also notes that the Sabbath represents our sanctification process of growing in holiness. Worship on the Sabbath should celebrate God's creation of the world, salvation of humanity from sin, and sanctifying work within believers.
The passage discusses the importance of summarization in an age of information overload. It notes that with the massive amounts of data available online, being able to quickly understand the key points of lengthy documents, articles, or reports is crucial. An effective summary should concisely highlight the main idea and most significant details while omitting unnecessary information to help people get the gist of what's important.
The document is a summary of John 1:19-36 from a church service. It discusses John the Baptist denying he is the Messiah or Elijah when questioned by priests and Levites. John says he is the voice preparing the way for the Lord, as prophesied by Isaiah. The next day, John sees Jesus and declares him to be the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. John baptizes with water to make Jesus manifest to Israel, while Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit.
The document discusses the importance of complete obedience to God's commands based on biblical examples. It provides several examples from the Old and New Testaments of individuals who fully obeyed God's commands, such as Noah and Abraham. It also gives examples of partial obedience that was displeasing to God, such as King Saul sparing captives against God's instructions. The document emphasizes that anything less than full obedience to all that God commands is not true obedience. It then discusses the definition and importance of understanding the church that Jesus Christ established based on New Testament teachings.
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The document discusses the person and role of the Holy Spirit according to Christian scripture and theology. It describes the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Holy Trinity, co-equal with God the Father and Son. Several Bible verses are presented showing Jesus promising the disciples that he would send the Holy Spirit to be with and empower them. The gifts, symbols and names associated with the Holy Spirit are explored, including fire, water, wind, comforter and advocate. The Holy Spirit's role in inspiring the Church and empowering believers with spiritual gifts is summarized.
Jesus is the creator of all things, as shown through multiple Bible verses. As creator, he will also act as judge at the end of the world, rewarding believers and executing judgment on unbelievers. Several passages connect Jesus with Jehovah from the Old Testament, showing they refer to the same entity. Jesus will use fire to purge sin from the world, establishing his eternal kingdom and wiping away death.
A presentation focusing on Jesus & the Spirit in the Gospel according to St. John. Also, a consideration of how John's portrayal of Jesus and the Spirit contributed to the development of the doctrine of the Trinity.
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.
1) The document summarizes key events and teachings from Acts 2, including the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the gift of tongues, Peter's sermon explaining what was happening, and 3,000 people converting in response to the preaching.
2) It highlights the importance of the Holy Spirit's work in empowering the early church to spread the gospel message to many nations and languages, and establishing the church.
3) The exaltation of Jesus at God's right hand and his sending of the Holy Spirit are emphasized as the basis for the salvation message preached by Peter and the apostles.
Jesus preached about having high expectations for righteousness that surpass even the scribes and Pharisees. He did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it. Jesus used examples from the Old Testament to illustrate how his teachings fulfill the spirit and intent behind the laws, not just their literal interpretation. He raised the bar for righteousness inwardly as well as outwardly. Though perfection is the goal, through Christ we can progress toward godly perfection by applying his teachings in our lives.
The document discusses the differences between the Old and New Covenants established by God. It explains that the Old Covenant, which included the 10 Commandments given to Moses, was replaced by the New Covenant initiated by Jesus Christ through his death on the cross. The 10 Commandments and other Old Covenant laws were nailed to the cross and are no longer binding, as Christians are under the New Covenant established by Jesus, which focuses on faith, forgiveness of sins, and having God's laws written on believers' hearts.
What Must I Do? - The Preacher's Favorite PassageLee Snow
This document explores what a person must do to be saved according to the Bible. It establishes that the Bible contains the answer and examines passages from Romans, Ephesians, and Acts. It determines that one must hear the word of God, believe, repent of sins, confess faith, be baptized, and join the church to be in Christ and experience salvation, forgiveness of sins, and eternal life. The conclusion exhorts the reader to arise and be baptized to wash away sins by calling on the name of the Lord.
There are many questions surrounding the subject of baptism. Is it essential? What is involved? What must one know before he is baptized? etc. This lesson deals with a rather personal aspect of baptism - "Why Were You Baptized?"
The document discusses what it means to be "in the spirit" based on biblical passages. It provides definitions of key Greek words related to spirit and examines what scripture says about the holy spirit, unclean spirits, and being led by the spirit. It explores Jesus' teachings on the spirit and lists the fruits of the spirit. The overall message is that being "in the spirit" means having God's spirit dwelling within through obedience to Jesus, which produces holy experiences and Christ-like virtues in one's life.
The document discusses the mission of the church. It begins by stating that the mission comes from God, whose mission was to restore humanity's unity with Him through sending Jesus. It then discusses how Jesus commissioned His followers to continue sharing in His redemptive mission. Finally, it explores how baptism and the Holy Spirit empower Christians to participate in God's mission of transforming and reconciling the world.
1. Jesus uses the story of the bronze serpent from Numbers 21 to teach Nicodemus about salvation. As the Israelites were saved by looking at the serpent on the pole, so people are saved by believing in Jesus who was lifted up on the cross.
2. Anyone who believes in Jesus will not perish but have eternal life, just as the Israelites who looked at the serpent lived. Belief requires a spiritual transformation or new birth.
3. Jesus is referring to himself as the Son of Man who was lifted up to save all those who believe in him, in the same way the Israelites were saved by gazing at the bronze serpent.
Bible Truths - Prophecy of Daniel and Revelation - The River of Life #11 - This presentation is about how to get a new beginning in life and how to be clean before God. It begins with the story of Naaman, the leper who was healed when he washed in the Jordan. We too have the disease of sin and need cleansing. Baptism is a sign that we are humbling ourselves, obeying God, and having sin washed away. Christ has given us an example and we ought to follow Him.
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The Simplicity and Grace of Salvation - Kara Holtherfochler
Kara Holthe shares her joy in the simplicity and beauty of God's plan of salvation, as she recounts several stories from the book of Acts and her own life. The simple gospel is just as relevant and powerful today as it was 2000 years ago; his faithfulness continues through all generations (Ps 100:5). Kara included a moving message about God's heart to save whole families. Given at Blazing Fire Church on 12/14/2019 blazingfire.org To listen to the podcast, go to https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-fw65q-cb6ffa
The document discusses identifying the church that Jesus built. It notes that Jesus said he would build his church, but that people were not satisfied and made their own changes, resulting in many different churches today. To identify the true church, one must find it where the Bible says it began - in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost after Jesus' death and resurrection, when the Holy Spirit came upon the apostles and 3000 souls were added to the church. Any church that began elsewhere or differently cannot be the church Jesus actually built.
The document provides an in-depth analysis of the Parable of the Mustard Seed told by Jesus. It examines the elements of the parable, including the small mustard seed representing the Word of God, and how it grows into the largest plant in the garden to represent the growth of God's kingdom/church. It explores Jesus' purpose in telling the parable to convey that the kingdom of God starts small but grows greatly, and that great things can come from small beginnings through faith in God.
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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.
The Enchantment and Shadows_ Unveiling the Mysteries of Magic and Black Magic...Phoenix O
This manual will guide you through basic skills and tasks to help you get started with various aspects of Magic. Each section is designed to be easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions.
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
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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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Were You Baptized in the Holy Spirit, Part Two
1. Christian, Were You Baptized with the Holy Spirit? Part Two The Spiritual Enrichment Conference September 24, 2011 David H. Warren
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4. 6 Reasons why the Alternative View is the better view ( 1 ) The Alternative View allows a better understanding of Acts 11:17 .
5. Acts 11:17 “ So, if God gave the same gift ( tēn isēn dōrean ) to them as He did to us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could oppose God?” Peter is saying that Cornelius, his family, and friends got “ the same gift ” as he and the other Apostles did on Pentecost in Acts 2.
6. The Traditional View On the Day of Pentecost, the Baptism in the Holy Spirit invested the Apostles with the power and authority to speak for God. ( 1 ) It enabled them to speak and to write with inspiration, ( 2 ) and to pass on miraculous gifts to others in order to confirm the Christian message.
7. Acts 11:17 “God gave the same gift them” • The Greek word for “ same ” is isos . • This Greek word isos really means “ equal .”
8. Greek isos “ equal ” The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard “ ‘ These men who were hired last worked only one hour,’ they said, ‘and you have made them equal [Greek isos ] to us who have borne the burden of the work and the heat of the day.’ ” Matt 20:12
9. Greek isos “ equal ” The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Matt 20:1–16 The landowner gave every worker the same pay, one denarius , whether they worked ten hours or just one.
10. Greek isos “ equal ” Jesus is equal with God “ For this reason, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him [i.e., Jesus], because He not only was breaking the Sabbath, but He also said that God was His Father, making Himself equal [Greek isos ] with God.” John 5:18
11. Greek isos “ equal ” The City Foursquare “ The city was laid out like a square, as long as it was wide. And he [the angel in vs. 9] measured the city with the reed and found it to be 12,000 stadia [about 1,400 miles] in length. Its length, width, and height were equal [Greek isos ].” Rev 21:16
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13. Acts 11:17 “God gave the same gift them” Now this “ same gift ” is not just the gift of speaking in tongues alone ( Acts 10:44 ), but it is also the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
14. More than just speaking in tongues! 44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. 45 The circum-cised believers who had come with Peter [six men, Acts 11:12] were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles ( Acts 10:44–45 ).
15. It was something that was “ poured out. ” 44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. 45 The circum-cised believers who had come with Peter [six men, Acts 11:12] were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles ( Acts 10:44–45 ).
16. something “ poured out ” Acts 2:32–33 32 God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear ( Acts 2:32–33 ).
17. This gift was something that was “ poured out .” Acts 10:45 “ The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.” Acts 2:33 “ He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.”
18. Acts 11:17 “God gave the same gift them” Now this “ same gift ” is not just the gift of speaking in tongues alone ( Acts 10:44 ), but it is also the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, and according to the Traditional View it is the very same measure of the Holy Spirit that made the Apostles the Apostles !
19. Acts 11:17 “God gave the same gift them” Question: So if God wants to prove to Peter and to the six Jewish Christians from Joppa that He (God) accepts Cornelius in his uncircum-cision, why would He do so with the greatest measure of the Holy Spirit that any human ever had?
20. Acts 11:17 “God gave the same gift them” Question: Why does God prove it by imbuing Cornelius and company with the same measure of the Holy Spirit that He gave to the Apostles to make them Apostles ? Why didn’t He just use the simple miraculous gift of speaking in tongues, as in the account of the twelve disciples of John the Baptist at Ephesus in Acts 19:1–7?
21. Acts 11:17 “God gave the same gift them” Question: Were Cornelius, his family, and friends supposed to write some inspired books like the Apostles? Were they supposed to lay their hands on others and enable them to work miracles, like the Apostles?
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23. John 20:19–22 “ 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ 20 After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. . . .”
24. John 20:19–22 ( cont. ) “ 21 Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’ 22 And with that He breathed on them and said, ‘ Receive the Holy Spirit .’ ”
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26. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is not the action that gave the Apostles their power and authority. The action of Jesus in John 20:22 did that. The Baptism in the Holy Spirit in Acts 2 was just the coming of the Holy Spirit that was promised to take place after Jesus was glorified in John 7:39 .
27. The Promised Coming of the Holy Spirit John 7:37–39 “ 37 On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, ‘If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, . . .
28. The Promised Coming of the Holy Spirit John 7:37–39 cont. “ . . . streams of living water will flow from within him.’ 39 By this He meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified.”
29. The Promised Holy Spirit Acts 2:33 He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. Acts 2:38b–39 38 . . . the gift of the Holy Spirit . 39 For the promised is for you and your children and for all who are afar off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.
30. 6 Reasons why the Alternative View is the better view ( 1 ) The Alternative View allows a better understanding of Acts 11:17 . ( 2 ) The Alternative View makes better sense of the prophecy of John the Baptist.
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42. 6 Reasons why the Alternative View is the better view ( 1 ) The Alternative View allows a better understanding of Acts 11:17 . ( 2 ) The Alternative View makes better sense of the prophecy of John the Baptist. ( 3 ) The Alternative View has a better explanation of the “ one baptism” ( Eph 4:5 ).
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50. 7 Reasons why the Alternative View is the better view (1) The Alternative View allows a better understanding of Acts 11:17. (2) The Alternative View makes better sense of the prophecy of John the Baptist. ( 3 ) The Alternative View has a better explanation of the “ one baptism” ( Eph 4:5 ).
51. 6 Reasons why the Alternative View is the better view ( 4 ) The Alternative View allows a better understanding of Peter’s statement in Acts 10:47 .
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53. 6 Reasons why the Alternative View is the better view ( 4 ) The Alternative View allows a better understanding of Peter’s statement in Acts 10:47 . ( 5 ) The Alternative View allows a better understanding of the situation of Cornelius in Acts 10 .
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59. “ They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have! ” ( The Apostle Peter in Acts 10:47 ) Where would you place Cornelius? World / Flesh Lost Salvation “ in Christ ” ( 2 Cor 5:17; Rom 8:1; 2 Tim 1:9)
60. “ 16 And I will ask the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, in order that He may be with you forever, 17 the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive . ” ( The Lord Jesus Christ in John 14:16–17 ) Where would you place Cornelius?
61. Since Jesus said that the World “ cannot receive ” the Spirit ( John 14:17 ), how could Cornelius and his family and friends receive the Spirit in any manner, way, shape, or form? Where would you place Cornelius? World / Flesh Lost Salvation “ in Christ ” ( 2 Cor 5:17; Rom 8:1; 2 Tim 1:9)
62. “ 9 But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you . Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. . . . 11 But if the Spirit . . . dwells in you , He . . . will give life to your mortal bodies Through His Spirit who dwells in you. ” (The Apostle Paul in Romans 8:9 , 11 ) Where would you place Cornelius?
63. “ 4 . . . we do not wish to be unclothed but to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. 5 Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a deposit [Greek arrabōn ], guaranteeing what is to come . ” ( The Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 5:4–5 ; also 1:22 ) Where would you place Cornelius?
64. “ 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, in Him also, having believed, you were marked with a seal , the promised Holy Spirit , 14 who is a deposit [Greek arrabōn ] guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God ’ s possession —to the praise of His glory. ” ( The Apostle Paul in Ephesians 1:13–14 ) Where would you place Cornelius?
65. “ Those who obey His commands live in Him, and He in them. And this is how we know that He lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us.” ( The Apostle John in 1 John 3:24 ) Where would you place Cornelius?
66. “ We know that we live in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit.” ( John in 1 John 4:13 ) Where would you place Cornelius?
67. Does making an exception destroy a rule or law? Did God make an exception to His Law or to His Guarantee?
68. Did God make an exception to His Law or to His Guarantee? Making an exception to a law does not destroy the law. But making an exception to a guarantee does destroy the guarantee. A guarantee is not a guarantee unless it is a guarantee!
69. When he receives the Spirit, is he still in the world, or is he in Christ? Where would you place Cornelius? World / Flesh Lost Salvation “ in Christ ” ( 2 Cor 5:17; Rom 8:1; 2 Tim 1:9)
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75. Why did Cornelius receive the Holy Spirit ? The Holy Spirit proves that Cornelius was saved before his baptism! No, he was still lost . . .
76. Could Cornelius be the exception that proves the rule? Have we made it harder for those coming from denominations to accept the truth because of our “mule-headed” insistence that God would not allow a single exception like Cornelius to His law on baptism and salvation?
77. 6 Reasons why the Alternative View is the better view ( 4 ) The Alternative View allows a better understanding of Peter’s statement in Acts 10:47 . ( 5 ) The Alternative View allows a better understanding of the situation of Cornelius in Acts 10 . ( 6 ) The Alternative View allows a more natural understanding of 1 Cor 12:13 .
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82. 6 Reasons why the Alternative View is the better view (4) The Alternative View allows a better understanding of Peter’s statement in Acts 10:47. (5) The Alternative View allows a better understanding of the situation of Cornelius in Acts 10. ( 6 ) The Alternative View allows a more natural understanding of 1 Cor 12:13 .