Jesus said … "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.
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). |
A Question of Authority The Chief Priest Question Mat 21:23-24 ESV What things was Jesus doing? Mat 21:12-17 Mat 21:12 ESV(12) Mat 21:14 ESV(14) By What Authority Mat 12:22-28 ESV Who Gave you this Authority Joh 3:1-2 ESV Jesus’ Question and the priests lack of an answer Mat 21:25-27 ESV John’s baptism of repentance Mat 3:1-2 ESV The Fathers Will Attitudes to the father’s instruction Mat 21:28-30 ESV A change of Mind 1st Son Isa 55:6-7 ESV Practice what you preach 2nd son Mat 23:1-3 ESV Jesus warns the religious Mat 21:31-32 ESV Too stubborn and hard hearted Zec 7:11-13 ESV Scripture bears witness of Jesus Joh 5:37-40 ESV Tenants of the Vineyard The unrighteous Tenants Mat 21:33-36 ESV Stephens warning to the tenants Act 7:51-53 ESV Disciple of Hell Mat 23:13,15 ESV Judgement on the unrighteous tenants Mat 21:41-46 A person producing its fruit Joh 4:23-26 ESV
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)
(a) It is commanded!
(b) For the sinner’s good.
(c) For the good of the church.
Like Corinth, there may be a time when we have to do some “house cleaning”!
1Cor. 11:3-16 has been often misunderstood, mainly because many (including even some translators) add
words to the passage which are not there.
Long hair is given to a woman for a covering
| 0. | Headship |
| 1. | Application
(practice) |
| 2. | Explanation
(reason) |
| 3. | Qualification
(proviso) |
| 4. | Interrogation
(inquiries)
|
| 5. | Regulation
(rule) |
The parable of the sower may be one of the most common sermon topics. In such simple ways, it teaches us the different ways in which people can respond to the word of God.
An Idle Mind is the Devils Playground
Paul commands division 2Th 3:6; Command you Deu 4:5; Gal 1:1 Keep away from any Brother Gal 5:9; 1Co15:33-34 Walking in Idleness 1Th 5:14 Poverty will come upon you 2Th 3:10 Not willing to work Pro 6:9-11 Are we Christ Like? 2Th 3:11-12 Be a Good Example An Example to imitate 2Th 3:7-9 Imitate us Php 3:17; Php 4:9 Labouring Night and Day Act 20:34-35 Paul had the Authority 1Co 9:9-12 Be strong in the Lord 2Th 3:13-15 Grow in good deeds 1Th 4:1 My brother Keeper Jas 5:19-20 Work to Live, Not Live to Work If your too busy to Pray, you’re too busy Mat 7:23 A day of Rest God gives us the example Gen 2:1-2 A day off is good for all Deu 5:13-14 Responsibilities to Loved ones Husbands and wives Eph 5:28-29; Eph 5:33 Parents to children Eph 6:4
Paul ends his second letter to the Corinthian congregation with a warning: to examine themselves and correct themselves as instructed throughout the letter.
The Bible is comprised of 39 OT books and 27 NT books = 66 books in total.
What’s it all about?
Today’s lesson:
The Theme/Subject of the Bible
1. The Hebrew Scriptures (predominantly the OT) = Christ is coming!
2. The so-called Gospels (so-called Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) = Christ has come!
3. The rest of the NT books = Christ is coming again!
We have several recently baptized Christians among us who might like to have an overview of the
contents of the Bible.
And those of us who have been Christians much longer can always benefit from reminders.
Three Different Receptions of the Holy Spirit in “Acts”
| Three Different Receptions of the Holy Spirit in “Acts” | |||
| 1. Baptism with
the Holy Spirit |
2. Indwelling of
the Holy Spirit |
3. Laying on of
Apostles’ Hands |
|
| WHO? | Apostles (1:2,5)
Cornelius+ (11:16) |
All Christians
(2:38,39; cf. Rom. 8:9b) |
Some Christians
(8:14-19) |
| HOW? | From heaven (2:2)
Fell (10:44; 11:15) |
Received at baptism
(2:38; cf. 1Cor. 12:13) |
Apostles’ hands
(8:18) |
| PROOF? | Miraculous
(2:4,8; 10:46) |
Promise, not miraculous
(2:38,39; cf. 8:12-16) |
Miraculous
(19:6) |
| WHY? | God accepts them
(2:32,33; 10:47; 11:17,18) |
Seal (Eph. 1:13f.)
Strengthen (Eph. 3:16) Intercedes (Rom. 8:26) |
Sign to unbelievers
Edification (1Cor. 14:22,26) |
| WHEN? | Temporary
(Eph. 4:5; 5:26) |
To the end of the age
(Matt. 28:19,20) |
Temporary
(8:18; cf. 1Cor. 13:8f.) |
Lessons |
Hand of God Est Ch8-10 Gods Providence
The Pen is Mightier than the Sword
Mordecai Promoted, Esther continues to intercede
Mordecai applies the Kings Authority
Mordecai honoured and the Jews rejoice
Those who live by the sword Jews Gain the Mastery
Hamans Lineage destroyed
The King Grants another Wish to His Queen
The Feast of Purim A day of Gladness and Feasting
Should Christian keep the feast of Purim?
What Feast/Memorial should we keep?