Title: When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril.
1When we neglect the foundation then all that is
built upon it is in peril.
- The Hebrew writer knew the limitations of
teaching such a people! (Heb 512-63)
2When we neglect the foundation then all that is
built upon it is in peril.
- Hebrews 512-3 (NKJV) - For though by this time
you ought to be teachers, you need someone to
teach you again the first principles of the
oracles of God and you have come to need milk
and not solid food. 13For everyone who partakes
only of milk is unskilled in the word of
righteousness, for he is a babe.
3When we neglect the foundation then all that is
built upon it is in peril.
- 14 But solid food belongs to those who are of
full age, that is, those who by reason of use
have their senses exercised to discern both good
and evil. 1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of
the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on
to perfection, not laying again the foundation of
repentance from dead works and of faith toward
God,
4When we neglect the foundation then all that is
built upon it is in peril.
- 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of
hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of
eternal judgment. 3 And this we will do if God
permits.
5When we neglect the foundation then all that is
built upon it is in peril.
- Have we become lazy and self-centered in our
spiritual life?
6When we neglect the foundation then all that is
built upon it is in peril.
- Have we become lazy and self-centered in our
spiritual life? - We often preach on the first two elementary
principles, repentance and faith.
7When we neglect the foundation then all that is
built upon it is in peril.
- What stagnation would occur if this were
neglected! (2 Pt 19)
8When we neglect the foundation then all that is
built upon it is in peril.
- 2 Peter 19 (NKJV) - For he who lacks these
things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and
has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old
sins.
9When we neglect the foundation then all that is
built upon it is in peril.
- Faith must be maintained!
10When we neglect the foundation then all that is
built upon it is in peril.
- Faith must be maintained!
- This series will look upon the last four
principles. Are they elementary to
you?
11When we neglect the foundation then all that is
built upon it is in peril.
- What happens when people are confused about these
subjects?
12When we neglect the foundation then all that is
built upon it is in peril.
- What happens when people are confused about these
subjects? - Is the religious world confused about baptism?
Does it matter?
13When we neglect the foundation then all that is
built upon it is in peril.
- What happens when people are confused about these
subjects? - Is the religious world confused about baptism?
Does it matter? - How many of you know about the laying on of
hands?
14How many baptisms should we know about?
- There are several baptisms mentioned in the New
Testament.
15How many baptisms should we know about?
- The baptism of John. (Mk 14 Lk 729-30)
16How many baptisms should we know about?
- Mark 14 (NKJV) - John came baptizing in the
wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance
for the remission of sins.
17How many baptisms should we know about?
- Luke 729-30 (NKJV) - And when all the people
heard Him, even the tax collectors justified God,
having been baptized with the baptism of John. 30
But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will
of God for themselves, not having been baptized
by him.
18How many baptisms should we know about?
- Holy Spirit baptism. (Lk 316-17)
19How many baptisms should we know about?
- Luke 316-17 (NKJV) - John answered, saying to
all, I indeed baptize you with water but One
mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I
am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with
the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing fan is
in His hand, and He will thoroughly clean out His
threshing floor, and gather the wheat into His
barn but the chaff He will burn with
unquenchable fire.
20How many baptisms should we know about?
- The baptism of fire (Lk 316-17)
21How many baptisms should we know about?
- The baptism of sufferings (Mk 1038-39 Lk 1250)
22How many baptisms should we know about?
- Mark 1038-39 (NKJV) - But Jesus said to them,
You do not know what you ask. Are you able to
drink the cup that I drink, and be baptized with
the baptism that I am baptized with? 39 They
said to Him, We are able. So Jesus said to
them, You will indeed drink the cup that I
drink, and with the baptism I am baptized with
you will be baptized
23How many baptisms should we know about?
- Luke 1250 (NKJV) - But I have a baptism to be
baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is
accomplished!
24How many baptisms should we know about?
- Baptism into Moses (1 Cor 101-2)
25How many baptisms should we know about?
- 1 Corinthians 101-2 (NKJV) - Moreover,
brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that
all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed
through the sea, 2 all were baptized into Moses
in the cloud and in the sea,
26How many baptisms should we know about?
- The baptism of Christ. (Acts 191-5)
27How many baptisms should we know about?
- Acts 191-5 (NKJV) - And it happened, while
Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed
through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And
finding some disciples 2 he said to them, Did
you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?
So they said to him, We have not so much as
heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.
28How many baptisms should we know about?
- 3 And he said to them, Into what then were you
baptized? So they said, Into Johns baptism. 4
Then Paul said, John indeed baptized with a
baptism of repentance, saying to the people that
they should believe on Him who would come after
him, that is, on Christ Jesus. 5 When they heard
this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord
Jesus.
29How many baptisms should we know about?
- Some of these baptisms are figurative.
30How many baptisms should we know about?
- baptizo verb AV - baptize (76), wash 2,
baptist 1, baptized 2258 1 80 1) to dip
repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge (of vessels
sunk) 2) to cleanse by dipping or submerging, to
wash, to make clean with water,
to wash one's self, bathe 3) to overwhelm.
31How many baptisms should we know about?
- The baptism of fire refers to the judgment day
where one is baptized (overwhelmed) by fire just
as the chaff is in this life.
32How many baptisms should we know about?
- The baptism of suffering is like the baptism of
fire. Jesus received an overwhelming outpouring
of suffering for our sins.
33How many baptisms should we know about?
- The baptism into Moses is an Old Testament type
of the Christians baptism. They
went through the Red Sea but were not physically
brought into contact with water.
34How many baptisms should we know about?
- The baptism into Moses is an Old Testament type
of the Christians baptism. They
went through the Red Sea but were not physically
brought into contact with water. - The emphasis of the New Testament is found in the
remaining three baptisms.
35How many baptisms should we know about?
- Of these three only one remained for Christians
by the time Paul wrote the book
of Ephesians. (Eph 44-6)
36How many baptisms should we know about?
- Ephesians 44-6 (NKJV) - There is one body and
one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope
of your calling 5 one Lord, one faith, one
baptism 6 one God and Father of all, who is
above all, and through all, and in you all.
37How many baptisms should we know about?
- Which baptism have you received?
38The purpose and end of each baptism
- The baptism of John ended when Jesus died on the
cross. (Acts 191-5) - Acts 191 through Acts 195 (NKJV) 1And it
happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that
Paul, having passed through the upper regions,
came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2he
said to them, Did you receive the Holy Spirit
when you believed? So they said to him, We have
not so much as heard whether there is a Holy
Spirit. - 3And he said to them, Into what then were you
baptized? - So they said, Into Johns baptism.
- 4Then Paul said, John indeed baptized with a
baptism of repentance, saying to the people that
they should believe on Him who would come after
him, that is, on Christ Jesus. - 5When they heard this, they were baptized in the
name of the Lord Jesus. - B. Holy Spirit baptism ended when this great
sign had accomplished its purpose. - 1. Please do not confuse this sign with the
indwelling of the Holy Spirit that every - Christian receives. (Acts 238
Rom 89) - Acts 238 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them,
Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in
the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of
sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy
Spirit. - Romans 89 (NKJV) 9But 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 is not His. - 2. There are only two examples of the baptism of
the Holy Spirit in the entire Bible. 3. There are
no commands to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. - C. The baptism of Christ.
- 1. This baptism was commanded for every
Christian. (Mk 1615-16 Acts 238-39) - Mark 1615 through Mark 1616 (NKJV) 15And He
said to them, Go into all the world and preach
the gospel to every creature. 16He who believes
and is baptized will be saved but he who does
not believe will be condemned. - Acts 238 through Acts 239 (NKJV) 38Then Peter
said to them, Repent, and let every one of you
be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the
remission of sins and you shall receive the gift
of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you
and to your children, and to all who are afar
off, as many as the Lord our God will call. - 2. Jesus would be with those who preached and
practiced this till the end of the - world. (Mt 2819-20)
- Matthew 2819 through Matthew 2820 (NKJV) 19Go
therefore and make disciples of all the nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them
to observe all things that I have commanded you
and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of
the age. Amen.
39The purpose and end of each baptism
- Acts 191-5 (NKJV) - And it happened, while
Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed
through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And
finding some disciples 2 he said to them, Did
you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?
So they said to him, We have not so much as
heard whether there is a Holy Spirit. - 3 And he said to them, Into what then were you
baptized? So they said, Into Johns baptism. - 4Then Paul said, John indeed baptized with a
baptism of repentance, saying to the people that
they should believe on Him who would come after
him, that is, on Christ Jesus. - 5When they heard this, they were baptized in the
name of the Lord Jesus. - B. Holy Spirit baptism ended when this great
sign had accomplished its purpose. - 1. Please do not confuse this sign with the
indwelling of the Holy Spirit that every - Christian receives. (Acts 238
Rom 89) - Acts 238 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them,
Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in
the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of
sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy
Spirit. - Romans 89 (NKJV) 9But 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 is not His. - 2. There are only two examples of the baptism of
the Holy Spirit in the entire Bible. 3. There are
no commands to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. - C. The baptism of Christ.
- 1. This baptism was commanded for every
Christian. (Mk 1615-16 Acts 238-39) - Mark 1615 through Mark 1616 (NKJV) 15And He
said to them, Go into all the world and preach
the gospel to every creature. 16He who believes
and is baptized will be saved but he who does
not believe will be condemned. - Acts 238 through Acts 239 (NKJV) 38Then Peter
said to them, Repent, and let every one of you
be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the
remission of sins and you shall receive the gift
of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you
and to your children, and to all who are afar
off, as many as the Lord our God will call. - 2. Jesus would be with those who preached and
practiced this till the end of the - world. (Mt 2819-20)
- Matthew 2819 through Matthew 2820 (NKJV) 19Go
therefore and make disciples of all the nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them
to observe all things that I have commanded you
and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of
the age. Amen. - 3. This then is the one baptism of Eph 4!
40The purpose and end of each baptism
- 3 And he said to them, Into what then were you
baptized? So they said, Into Johns baptism. 4
Then Paul said, John indeed baptized with a
baptism of repentance, saying to the people that
they should believe on Him who would come after
him, that is, on Christ Jesus. 5 When they heard
this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord
Jesus. - Holy Spirit baptism ended when this great sign
had accomplished its purpose. - 1. Please do not confuse this sign with the
indwelling of the Holy Spirit that every - Christian receives. (Acts 238
Rom 89) - Acts 238 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them,
Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in
the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of
sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy
Spirit. - Romans 89 (NKJV) 9But 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 is not His. - 2. There are only two examples of the baptism of
the Holy Spirit in the entire Bible. 3. There are
no commands to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. - C. The baptism of Christ.
- 1. This baptism was commanded for every
Christian. (Mk 1615-16 Acts 238-39) - Mark 1615 through Mark 1616 (NKJV) 15And He
said to them, Go into all the world and preach
the gospel to every creature. 16He who believes
and is baptized will be saved but he who does
not believe will be condemned. - Acts 238 through Acts 239 (NKJV) 38Then Peter
said to them, Repent, and let every one of you
be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the
remission of sins and you shall receive the gift
of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you
and to your children, and to all who are afar
off, as many as the Lord our God will call. - 2. Jesus would be with those who preached and
practiced this till the end of the - world. (Mt 2819-20)
- Matthew 2819 through Matthew 2820 (NKJV) 19Go
therefore and make disciples of all the nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them
to observe all things that I have commanded you
and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of
the age. Amen. - 3. This then is the one baptism of Eph 4!
41The purpose and end of each baptism
- 3 And he said to them, Into what then were you
baptized? So they said, Into Johns baptism. 4
Then Paul said, John indeed baptized with a
baptism of repentance, saying to the people that
they should believe on Him who would come after
him, that is, on Christ Jesus. 5 When they heard
this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord
Jesus. - Holy Spirit baptism ended when this great sign
had accomplished its purpose. - 1. Please do not confuse this sign with the
indwelling of the Holy Spirit that every - Christian receives. (Acts 238
Rom 89) - Acts 238 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them,
Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in
the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of
sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy
Spirit. - Romans 89 (NKJV) 9But 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 is not His. - 2. There are only two examples of the baptism of
the Holy Spirit in the entire Bible. 3. There are
no commands to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. - C. The baptism of Christ.
- 1. This baptism was commanded for every
Christian. (Mk 1615-16 Acts 238-39) - Mark 1615 through Mark 1616 (NKJV) 15And He
said to them, Go into all the world and preach
the gospel to every creature. 16He who believes
and is baptized will be saved but he who does
not believe will be condemned. - Acts 238 through Acts 239 (NKJV) 38Then Peter
said to them, Repent, and let every one of you
be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the
remission of sins and you shall receive the gift
of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you
and to your children, and to all who are afar
off, as many as the Lord our God will call. - 2. Jesus would be with those who preached and
practiced this till the end of the - world. (Mt 2819-20)
- Matthew 2819 through Matthew 2820 (NKJV) 19Go
therefore and make disciples of all the nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them
to observe all things that I have commanded you
and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of
the age. Amen. - 3. This then is the one baptism of Eph 4!
42In the Christian life there are plenty of
opportunities to quit.
- Even our example will be a threat to others.
(John 161-4)
43In the Christian life there are plenty of
opportunities to quit.
- (John 161-4 NKJV) These things I have spoken
to you, that you should not be made to stumble.
2 They will put you out of the synagogues
yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you
will think that he offers God service. 3 And
these things they will do to you because they
have not known the Father nor Me.
44In the Christian life there are plenty of
opportunities to quit.
- 4 But these things I have told you, that when
the time comes, you may remember that I told you
of them. And these things I did not say to you at
the beginning, because I was with you.
45In the Christian life there are plenty of
opportunities to quit.
- There will be those in the church who give in to
these pressures but at the same time stay within
the church. (Phil 318-19)
46In the Christian life there are plenty of
opportunities to quit.
- (Philippians 318-19 NKJV) For many walk, of
whom I have told you often, and now tell you even
weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross
of Christ 19 whose end is destruction, whose
god is their belly, and whose glory is in their
shame who set their mind on earthly things.
47In the Christian life there are plenty of
opportunities to quit.
- The most hurtful things will happen within the
church. (2 Tim 414-15 Gal 24-5)
48In the Christian life there are plenty of
opportunities to quit.
- (Galatians 24-5 NKJV) And this occurred
because of false brethren secretly brought in
(who came in by stealth to spy out our liberty
which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might
bring us into bondage), 5 to whom we did not
yield submission even for an hour, that the truth
of the gospel might continue with you.
49In the Christian life there are plenty of
opportunities to quit.
- (2 Timothy 414-15 NKJV) Alexander the
coppersmith did me much harm. May the Lord repay
him according to his works. 15 You also must
beware of him, for he has greatly resisted our
words.
50In the Christian life there are plenty of
opportunities to quit.
- There is also the discouragement of seeing those
who never grow or even fall away. (2 Cor 1128)
51In the Christian life there are plenty of
opportunities to quit.
- (2 Corinthians 1128 NKJV) besides the other
things, what comes upon me daily my deep concern
for all the churches.
52In the Christian life there are plenty of
opportunities to quit.
- Still in all of these things there is a way to
keep a strong heart.
53In the Christian life there are plenty of
opportunities to quit.
- Still in all of these things there is a way to
keep a strong heart. - Paul wanted the Corinthians not to be discouraged
in the midst of these things. (2 Cor 13-5)
54In the Christian life there are plenty of
opportunities to quit.
- (2 Corinthians 13-5 NKJV) Blessed be the God
and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father
of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who
comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may
be able to comfort those who are in any trouble,
with the comfort with which we ourselves are
comforted by God. 5 For as the sufferings of
Christ abound in us, so our consolation also
abounds through Christ.
55The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- (2 Corinthians 41-6 NKJV) Therefore, since we
have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we
do not lose heart. 2 But we have renounced the
hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness
nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by
manifestation of the truth commending ourselves
to every mans conscience in the sight of God.
56The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- 3 But even if our gospel is veiled, it is
veiled to those who are perishing, 4 whose
minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not
believe, lest the light of the gospel of the
glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should
shine on them. 5 For we do not preach
ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and
ourselves your bondservants for Jesus sake.
57The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- 6 For it is the God who commanded light to
shine out of darkness, who has shone in our
hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the
glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
58The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- Sometimes it seems that the truth is at a
disadvantage!
59The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- Sometimes it seems that the truth is at a
disadvantage! - The weapons of error seem to "get results".
60The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- Sometimes it seems that the truth is at a
disadvantage! - The weapons of error seem to "get results".
- A wise man will examine those "results" carefully.
61The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- If you use falsehood to teach, what will you
produce in the life of the one taught? (1 Cor
312-13)
62The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- (1 Corinthians 312-13 NKJV) Now if anyone
builds on this foundation with gold, silver,
precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 13 each
ones work will become clear for the Day will
declare it, because it will be revealed by fire
and the fire will test each ones work, of what
sort it is.
63The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- How many "fads" have come and gone?
64The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- How many "fads" have come and gone?
- The mercy of God will want to give to others what
they have received!
65The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- How many "fads" have come and gone?
- The mercy of God will want to give to others what
they have received! - It is God's grace and God's word, not man's!
(Acts 2032)
66The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- (Acts 2032 NKJV) So now, brethren, I commend
you to God and to the word of His grace, which is
able to build you up and give you an inheritance
among all those who are sanctified.
67The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- The work of God will often take time to work in
the heart. (Lk 1433)
68The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- (Luke 1433 NKJV) So likewise, whoever of you
does not forsake all that he has cannot be My
disciple.
69The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- How does one handle the word deceitfully?
70The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- How does one handle the word deceitfully?
- How do you reach a blind man? (V4)
71The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- Some think that we should appeal to them with the
wisdom of the world. (Jn 1518-21 1 Cor
131-25)
72The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- (John 1518-21 NKJV) If the world hates you,
you know that it hated Me before it hated you.
19 If you were of the world, the world would
love its own. Yet because you are not of the
world, but I chose you out of the world,
therefore the world hates you.
73The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- 20 Remember the word that I said to you, A
servant is not greater than his master. If they
persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If
they kept My word, they will keep yours also.
21 But all these things they will do to you
for My names sake, because they do not know Him
who sent Me.
74The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- (1 Corinthians 131 NKJV) that, as it is
written, He who glories, let him glory in the
LORD.
75The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- (1 Corinthians 21-5 NKJV) And I, brethren,
when I came to you, did not come with excellence
of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the
testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to
know anything among you except Jesus Christ and
Him crucified. 3 I was with you in weakness, in
fear, and in much trembling.
76The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- 4 And my speech and my preaching were not with
persuasive words of human wisdom, but in
demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5
that your faith should not be in the wisdom of
men but in the power of God.
77The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- Those who use the deceit of the world are not
servants of Christ. (2 Cor 103-5)
78The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- (2 Corinthians 103-5 NKJV) For though we walk
in the flesh, we do not war according to the
flesh. 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not
carnal but mighty in God for pulling down
strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every
high thing that exalts itself against the
knowledge of God, bringing every thought into
captivity to the obedience of Christ,
79The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- There are some who will not receive the gospel of
Christ. (Jn 319-21)
80The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- (John 319-21 NKJV) And this is the
condemnation, that the light has come into the
world, and men loved darkness rather than light,
because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone
practicing evil hates the light and does not come
to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.
21 But he who does the truth comes to the
light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that
they have been done in God.
81The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- What does the world like? Great Men, Great
Speakers, A Show of Wealth and Numbers.
82The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- What does the world like? Great Men, Great
Speakers, A Show of Wealth and Numbers. - Our goal is to preach Christ and put men in the
background. (V5-6)
83The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- What does the world like? Great Men, Great
Speakers, A Show of Wealth and Numbers. - Our goal is to preach Christ and put men in the
background. (V5-6) - The light in our hearts is the knowledge of God.
(1 Cor 1534 Col 110 Note 2 Cor 105)
84The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- (1 Corinthians 1534 NKJV) Awake to
righteousness, and do not sin for some do not
have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your
shame.
85The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- (Colossians 110 NKJV) that you may walk worthy
of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful
in every good work and increasing in the
knowledge of God
86The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- It is this knowledge of God's character that is
the foundation of our own character. (Rom 829 2
Cor 318)
87The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- (Romans 829 NKJV) For whom He foreknew, He
also predestined to be conformed to the image of
His Son, that He might be the firstborn among
many brethren.
88The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- (2 Corinthians 318 NKJV) But we all, with
unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory
of the Lord, are being transformed into the same
image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit
of the Lord.
89The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)
- What happens when our emphasis is off?
90God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- (2 Corinthians 47-12 NKJV) But we have this
treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence
of the power may be of God and not of us. 8 We
are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed
we are perplexed, but not in despair 9
persecuted, but not forsaken struck down, but
not destroyed
91God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- 10 always carrying about in the body the dying
of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also
may be manifested in our body. 11 For we who
live are always delivered to death for Jesus
sake, that the life of Jesus also may be
manifested in our mortal flesh. 12 So then
death is working in us, but life in you.
92God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- Some may be concerned about the suffering of the
apostles who are delivering God's message!
93God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- Some may be concerned about the suffering of the
apostles who are delivering God's message! - Paul wanted the Corinthians to see as God sees.
What is a man? "An earthen vessel"!
94God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- Some may be concerned about the suffering of the
apostles who are delivering God's message! - Paul wanted the Corinthians to see as God sees.
What is a man? "An earthen vessel"! - Our glory should come in being used in this life
rather than seeking glory.
95God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- Some may be concerned about the suffering of the
apostles who are delivering God's message! - Paul wanted the Corinthians to see as God sees.
What is a man? "An earthen vessel"! - Our glory should come in being used in this life
rather than seeking glory. - Our glory will come in the next life. (2 Tim
220-21)
96God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- (2 Timothy 220-21 NKJV) But in a great house
there are not only vessels of gold and silver,
but also of wood and clay, some for honor and
some for dishonor. 21 Therefore if anyone
cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a
vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the
Master, prepared for every good work.
97God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- When we seek to glorify a man or a church
building, what does this do? (Ex. What kind of
frame do you use for a priceless picture?)
98God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- When we seek to glorify a man or a church
building, what does this do? (Ex. What kind of
frame do you use for a priceless picture?) - The Christian life is a series of paradoxes!
99God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- When we seek to glorify a man or a church
building, what does this do? (Ex. What kind of
frame do you use for a priceless picture?) - The Christian life is a series of paradoxes!
- To the world we seem one way, but to the man of
faith we are another. The world will never
understand this. (1 Cor 213-14)
100God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- (1 Corinthians 213-14 NKJV) These things we
also speak, not in words which mans wisdom
teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches,
comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14
But the natural man does not receive the things
of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to
him nor can he know them, because they are
spiritually discerned.
101God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- Consider each of the trails the Christian will
endure "Hard pressed on every side",
"perplexed", "persecuted", "struck down". What
does God do? He will allow us not to be
"crushed", "not in despair", "not forsaken", "not
destroyed".
102God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- Consider each of the trails the Christian will
endure "Hard pressed on every side",
"perplexed", "persecuted", "struck down". What
does God do? He will allow us not to be
"crushed", "not in despair", "not forsaken", "not
destroyed". - Why does God let this happen? So that God may be
glorified! (10-12)
103God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- When we suffer there is the best time to show
what Jesus means to us. (1 Pet 211-13)
104God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- (1 Peter 211-13 NKJV) Beloved, I beg you as
sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly
lusts which war against the soul, 12 having
your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that
when they speak against you as evildoers, they
may, by your good works which they observe,
glorify God in the day of visitation. 13
Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of
man for the Lords sake, whether to the king as
supreme,
105God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus.
(V7-12)
- Do you really want to glorify God?
106The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the
Unseen. (V13-18)
- (2 Corinthians 413-18 NKJV) And since we have
the same spirit of faith, according to what is
written, I believed and therefore I spoke, we
also believe and therefore speak, 14 knowing
that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also
raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with
you.
107The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the
Unseen. (V13-18)
- 15 For all things are for your sakes, that
grace, having spread through the many, may cause
thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God. 16
Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our
outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is
being renewed day by day. 17 For our light
affliction, which is but for a moment, is working
for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of
glory,
108The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the
Unseen. (V13-18)
- 18 while we do not look at the things which
are seen, but at the things which are not seen.
For the things which are seen are temporary, but
the things which are not seen are eternal.
109The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the
Unseen. (V13-18)
- Why can we have confidence in eternal life?
110The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the
Unseen. (V13-18)
- Why can we have confidence in eternal life?
- God demonstrated His power in the resurrection of
Jesus. (Rom 13-4)
111The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the
Unseen. (V13-18)
- (Romans 13-4 NKJV) concerning His Son Jesus
Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of
David according to the flesh, 4 and declared to
be the Son of God with power according to the
Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the
dead.
112The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the
Unseen. (V13-18)
- This powerful evidence can produce faith in any
who will honestly hear.
113The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the
Unseen. (V13-18)
- This powerful evidence can produce faith in any
who will honestly hear. - What happens when we really believe?
114The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the
Unseen. (V13-18)
- We see the unseen. (Heb 1127)
115The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the
Unseen. (V13-18)
- (Hebrews 1127 NKJV) By faith he forsook Egypt,
not fearing the wrath of the king for he endured
as seeing Him who is invisible.
116The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the
Unseen. (V13-18)
117The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the
Unseen. (V13-18)
- We are thankful (v15)
- How does the mind of faith work? (V16-18)
118The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the
Unseen. (V13-18)
- We are thankful (v15)
- How does the mind of faith work? (V16-18)
- What do you see?
119The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the
Unseen. (V13-18)
- In what are you being renewed?
120The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the
Unseen. (V13-18)
- In what are you being renewed?
- God has made powerful provisions that we "do not
lose heart"