The Word of God Part 5
THE WORD OF GOD GIVES DIRECTION Creation is the Unique Work of God’s Word: A study of the creation account causes us to pause at the use of the Hebrew word, “bara” – to create. This word is unique in that its only subject in scripture is God. Vines says… “bara.. is of profound theological significance, since it has only God as its subject. Only God can “create” in the sense implied by bara. The verb expresses creation out of…
The Word Of God Part 4
1. Creation is the Unique Work of God’s Word: A study of the creation account causes us to pause at the use of the Hebrew word, “bara” – to create. This word is unique in that its only subject in scripture is God. 2.The Word of God is the Only Basis for Faith Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. 3. The Word and the Light and the Only Begotten are One John…
The Word of God Part 3
THE WORD OF GOD John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. 5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. In…
Acts 3
Acts 3:1-11
THE WORD OF GOD Part 2
Romans 10:17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Romans 10:16-18 However, they did not all heed the good news; for Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?” 17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. 18 But I say, surely they have never heard, have they? Indeed they have; “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, And their words to the ends…
LIVING SACRIFICE
Romans 12: THEREFORE I URGE YOU, BRETHREN, BY THE MERCIES OF GOD, TO PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING AND HOLY SACRIFICE, ACCEPTABLE TO GOD, WHICH IS YOUR SPIRITUAL SERVICE OF WORSHIP. 2 AND DO NOT BE CONFORMED TO THIS WORLD, BUT BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND, SO THAT YOU MAY PROVE WHAT THE WILL OF GOD IS, THAT WHICH IS GOOD AND ACCEPTABLE AND PERFECT. ROMANS 12:1-2 GRATEFULNESS THEREFORE I URGE YOU – BASED ON THE FIRST…
The Word of God
THE WORD OF GOD CREATES Creation is the Unique Work of God’s Word: A study of the creation account causes us to pause at the use of the Hebrew word, “bara” – to create. This word is unique in that its only subject in scripture is God. Vines says… “bara.. is of profound theological significance, since it has only God as its subject. Only God can “create” in the sense implied by bara. The verb expresses creation out of nothing,.” …
What Should We Focus on this Year
Read Your Bible Every Day Pray (repeatedly) Every Day
How did God make you? Spiritual Gifts 101
1 Cor 12:1-7 Manifestations/workings – Holy Spirit – 1 Cor 12:8-11 Service – Jesus – Eph 4:11 Gifts – Father – Rom 12:6-8 1 Peter 4:10 Principles to help understand Spiritual Gifts One or more per believer May lie dormant and undiscovered Can be abused or neglected, but not lost Not the same as the gift of the Holy Spirit Not the same as the fruit of the Spirit Not the same as natural…
DID JESUS COME TO MANAGE MY LIFE OR TO OWN MY LIFE?
DID JESUS COME TO MANAGE MY LIFE OR TO OWN MY LIFE? Matthew 1:22-23 Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet: See, the virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name Him Immanuel, which is translated “God is with us.” Galatians 5:16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. Colossians 1:25-29 Of this church…
The Truth of the Christmas Story
Luke 2:8-11. In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born…
In Christ Part 5
In Christ I am found Complete (mature) Colossians 1:27-29 God wanted to make known among the Gentiles the glorious wealth of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. 28 We proclaim Him, warning and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone complete in Christ. 29 I labor for this, striving with His strength that works powerfully in me. Christ in me – Me in Christ – Christ in me In Christ I…