Opinions

Opinions

Romans chapter 14 and 15a

Romans Theme
14:1-12 Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions (v. 1).
14:13-23 Rather determine this – not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother’s way (v. 13).
15:1-13 Therefore, accept one another, just as Christ also accepted us to the glory of God (v. 7).

“Deliver Such a One to Satan”

“Deliver Such a One to Satan”

The church at Corinth had a problem which they did nothing about.

Paul writes to them to tell them what to do about the situation (1Cor. 5).

Since similar situations can arise today, we should take another look at this passage

We’ve seen … “Deliver Such a One to Satan” (1Cor. 5:5)

  1. The situation at Corinth
  2. The prescribed remedy
  3. Why deliver such a one to Satan” (1Cor. 5:5)?

(a)  It is commanded!

(b)  For the sinner’s good.

(c)  For the good of the church.

  1. A happy ending

Like Corinth, there may be a time when we have to do some “house cleaning”!

  • We hope not, of course. But if so, then let’s not shirk from our task!
  • Sin needs to be shown for what it is.
  • This is for the good of both the sinner and the church!

An Ideal Audience

What makes an ideal audience?

Some audiences are clearly not ideal:
– Acts 13:44-45  Some are full of jealousy, or have other hidden agendas.
– And are we an ideal audience here this morning?

1. “We are all here”
2. “Present before God”
3. “To hear”
4. “All that you have been commanded by the Lord”

Conclusion
An ideal audience says,
– Acts 10:33, 24
1. Let’s all be here always (barring illness, etc.), on time, and with as many others as we can bring.
2. Let’s know that God sees all that we do and strive to please God.
3. Let’s come to listen carefully and not sleep through the message.
4. Let’s hear only the word of God and hear all of the word of God.

Note: We will also do God’s will:
– Matt. 7:24-27
And Cornelius and his friends also did God’s will:
– Acts 10:48

God’s Intention for Marriage

God’s Intention for Marriage (Hebrews 13:4)

Marriage between a man and a woman has been important to God from the beginning of time Gen. 2:18, Gen. 2:24

1. Marriage should be honoured by all (Heb. 13:4a)
2. The marriage bed should be kept pure (Heb. 13:4b)
3. Judgment is certainly coming (Heb. 13:4c)

 

Whatever Happened To Sin?

Whatever Happened To Sin?

1. Whatever happened to sin?
2. Whatever happened to the penalty for sin?
3. Whatever happened to the remedy for sin?
The world may be ignoring these, but they are real nonetheless!

Where has sin gone today?
 Is there anything in the world today which is considered to be sin?
 Is sin only that which we decide is sin today? (i.e., Sin is being greatly watered down these days)
 As cultures change, does sin really change?

Let’s keep teaching about sin, its penalty, and its remedy – to help those caught in the devil’s trap (like we ourselves once were)

How to Stay Saved

How to Stay Saved

I would like to base today’s lesson on Acts 2:42 for a couple of reasons:

  1. It relates to the beginning of the kingdom/church (cf. Acts 11:15).
  2. It follows directly after the 3,000 were saved (Acts 2:37-41; note the word “saved” in v. 40).
    • e., Verse 38 = how to be saved.
    • Verse 42 = how to stay

Bone of my Bone

Flesh of my Flesh

From the Very Beginning Mat 19:3-6 KJV Gen 2:21-24 KJV

How should we treat our Flesh Eph 5:22-24 KJV

Wives Gen 3:16 KJV Col 3:23 KJV

Husbands Eph 5:25-33

Irreconcilable Differences A God of Covenants Mal 2:14-16 KJV Any Fault Divorce? Mat 19:7-9 KJV

God will Judge Adulteries Heb 13:4 KJV

Why Will God Judge adulteries 1Co 6:15-20 KJV

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb The Promise of Betrothal Hos 2:14-16 KJV Hos 2:19-20 KJV Hos 2:23  Leaders roles are to prepare you for the marriage Supper 2Co 11:2 KJV Our role in preparation for the Marriage supper Joh 14:23 KJV 1Cor 6:17

Blessed are they which are called Rev 19:7-9 KJV

Lessons Learnt 2Ti 3:16-17 (16)  All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: (17)  That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. Rom 15:4 (4)  For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

Ask for and Walk in the Ancient Paths

Ask for and Walk in the Ancient Paths

Jeremiah chapter 6

In Jeremiah’s day, the city of Jerusalem was wicked and its destruction was near – Jer. 6:6  

verse 8 God, through His prophets like Jeremiah, warned Jerusalem countless times. The solution is in verse 16.

1. Asking for the ancient paths in the time of Hezekiah

2. Asking for the ancient paths in the time of Josiah

3. Asking for the ancient paths in the time of Jeremiah

4. Asking for the ancient paths in the time of Malachi

5. Asking for the ancient paths today