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School Righteousness
Establishing Authority The
Leaders Call
Establishing
Roots
This
"Establishing Roots" course in given to all new members of Christian
Life Fellowship Church. This course helps each new member understand some
basic, but vital teaching of scripture and insures that the believer is rooted
and established in the word of God. This course by no means is a complete
teaching and understanding of God's word pertaining to the subjects taught
herein.
(Take the
complete "Establishing Roots Course" exams Quiz-Complete.txt)
Hebr
6:1 (NIV) Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on
to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead
to death, and of faith in God, 2 instruction about baptisms, the laying on of
hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And God permitting,
we will do so.
"Establishing
Roots" topic list
"Born
Again" "The
Lordship Of Christ" "Repentance
From Acts That Leads To Death" "Faith
In God" "Instructions
About Baptisms" "Laying
On Of Hands" "Resurrection
Of The Dead" "Eternal
Judgment"
(Take the
complete "Establishing Roots Course" exams Quiz-Complete.txt)
You
Must Be Born Again!
Matt 10:21 (NIV)
"Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children
will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. 22 All men will
hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved.
Phil 2:9 (NIV)
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is
above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven
and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ
is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you
have always obeyed--not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence--continue
to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who
works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
I.
We are admonished through scripture that there is effort involved with
being saved.
A.
If we do not put effort into our “salvation experience” then we may
not have had a life changing experience.
1.
A life changing experience means just that, “It changed your life!”
a.
When God comes in and take up residency within a person (a temple) it is
because He is giving confirmation of His blessing, the dwelling has an unlocked
door, and everything is now prepared for cleansing and renovation.
Is
this you?
(1.)
You will not stand firm until the end if you are not standing on the “Rock”
first (Jesus is the Rock).
(2.)
You will not work out your salvation if you have not really been saved in
the first place or you have not approached God through a fearful understanding
of His majesty and holiness.
(3.)
You will not tremble in fearful expectation of retribution if you have
not seen your sin as terrible and dirty as it was and may be.
B.
You will put effort into your salvation if you know and believe that God
“does” live in you to both will and “do” for His good pleasure.
1.
You see, if there is no real knowledge, which comes from a “real”
born-again experience that God lives in you, you will not act accordingly.
2.
Real knowledge of God in you only comes when you have died to self, put
on a new life, which is granted by God, and then live in that newness of life.
II.
Becoming Born-again, “death.”
Roma 10:8 (NIV)
But what does it say? "The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in
your heart," that is, the word of faith we are proclaiming: 9 That if you
confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart
that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your
heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you
confess and are saved. 11 As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him
will never be put to shame." 12 For there is no difference between Jew and
Gentile--the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13
for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."
Luke 8:11 (NIV)
"This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those
along the path are the ones who hear, and then the devil comes and takes away
the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. 13 Those
on the rock are the ones who receive the word with joy when they hear it, but
they have no root. They believe for a while, but in the time of testing they
fall away. 14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as
they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures,
and they do not mature. 15 But the seed on good soil stands for those with a
noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a
crop.
A.
Responding to the “Word” or message about salvation, God’s love,
and God’s call to holiness is the “word” that brings you to salvation.
1.
The message about salvation is the message that every human is a sinner
(you are included), and can be saved if they will repent (turn from sin and to
God.) Roma
3:22 (NIV) This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to
all who believe. There is no difference, 23 for all have sinned and fall short
of the glory of God, 24 and are justified freely by his grace through the
redemption that came by Christ Jesus. 25 God presented him as a sacrifice of
atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice,
because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand
unpunished-- 26 he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as
to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
2.
The message about salvation (or being born-again) is not a matter of just
mentally accepting the truth about sin and redemption it is about obedience to
that truth.
Matt 7:21 (NIV) "Not everyone who says to
me, `Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the
will of my Father who is in heaven.
Luke 6:46 (NIV)
"Why do you call me, `Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? 47 I will show
you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into
practice. 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the
foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could
not shake it, because it was well built. 49 But the one who hears my words and
does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground
without a
foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its
destruction was complete."
1Pet 1:14 (NIV)
As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived
in ignorance. 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you
do; 16 for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."
B.
You must die (repent) to self-will (which became your god) and surrender
to God’s will by making Jesus Lord of your life.
III.
Becoming born-again, “burial.”
A.
After we have repented (died to self-will) we must put off the old person
(the old boss of self-will who listened to Satan, the old master) and take on
the new life with a new master, the Lord Jesus.
1.
The means of being buried is through water baptism.
Roma 6:3 (NIV) Or don't you know that all of us
who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were
therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as
Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live
a new life.
Acts 2:38 (NIV)
Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of
Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of
the Holy Spirit.
Colo 2:11 (NIV)
In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not
with a circumcision done by the hands of men but with the circumcision done by
Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through
your faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead.
IV.
Becoming Born-again, “resurrection.”
Roma 6:3 (KJS) Know
ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into
his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like
as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we
also should walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been planted together in
the likeness of his death, we shall be also [in the likeness] of [his]
resurrection:
A.
When God receives you as His own, He gives evidence of that acceptance by
baptism you with in the Holy Spirit.
Ephe 1:13 (NIV)
And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the
gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal,
the
promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until
the redemption of those who are God's possession--to the praise of his glory.
Acts 10:42 (NIV)
He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom
God appointed as judge of the living and the dead. 43 All the prophets testify
about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through
his name." 44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit
came on all who heard the message. 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. 46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising
God. Then Peter said, 47 "Can anyone keep these people from being baptized
with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have." 48 So he
ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they asked Peter
to stay with them for a few days.
Acts 11:16 (NIV)
Then I remembered what the Lord had said: `John baptized with water, but you
will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' 17 So if God gave them the same gift as
he gave us, who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I
could oppose God?" 18 When they heard this, they had no further objections
and praised God, saying, "So then, God has granted even the Gentiles
repentance unto life."
1.
The presence of the Holy Spirit gives evidence that you have been
forgiven, accepted, and born-again.
2.
Being born-again gives you access to the things of God, the ways of God,
and life eternal.
John 3:1 (NIV) Now
there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling
council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a
teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you
are doing if God were not with him." 3 In reply Jesus declared, "I
tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born
again." 4 "How can a man be born when he is old?" Nicodemus
asked. "Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb to be
born!" 5 Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the
kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to
flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 7 You should not be surprised at my
saying, `You must be born again.' 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear
its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it
is with everyone born of the Spirit." 9 "How can this be?"
Nicodemus asked. 10 "You are Israel's teacher," said Jesus, "and
do you not understand these things? 11 I tell you the truth, we speak of what we
know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept
our testimony. 12 I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe;
how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? 13 No one has ever gone
into heaven except the one who came from heaven--the Son of Man.
14 Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man
must be lifted up, 15 that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.
16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,
that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God
did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world
through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not
believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of
God's one and only Son. 19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but
men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone
who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that
his deeds will
be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it
may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God."
Mark 9:43 (NIV) If
your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life
maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out. 44
45 And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you
to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. 46
47 And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you
to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown
into hell, 48 where "`their worm does not die, and the fire is not
quenched.'
Luke 12:5 (NIV)
But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the
body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him. 6 Are not
five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7
Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are
worth more than many sparrows. 8 "I tell you, whoever acknowledges me
before men, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God. 9
But he who disowns me before men will be disowned before the angels of God. 10
And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but
anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
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"The
Lordship Of Christ"
Take the Quiz: Quiz-Lordship.txt
Hebr 6:1 (NIV)
Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ...
Introduction:
I. Hebrews
5:11-14, 6:1-3
A. In the Christian walk there are basic, but vital teachings that
must be understood and learned by all followers of Christ.
1. We must not, and usually will not move on in our Christian growth until
these roots of our belief are firmly established in our lives.
a. These teachings were considered elementary by the Apostle Paul and
are the very foundation for maturity.
The Lordship of Christ
II. Paul the Apostle said that we
"must leave the elementary teachings about Christ"...(Christ means the
"anointed one".)
A. Luke
6:46-49 One
of the primary teachings about Christ is found in these verses - no one can
really say the Jesus is Lord unless they "obey" and "do"
what He says.
1. You don't have Jesus as your Lord if you don't obey Him.
2. "Lord" means boss, supreme in authority, controller. If
a person has been born again, then he/she will obey the one who saved
them. He/she would follow and obey the one who is supreme in authority.
3. The person who understands who the supreme in authority is has a firm
and solid foundation.
III. Why can we call Him Lord?
A. 2
Corinthians 5:21 Jesus is our
Lord because He is the one who made it possible for our sins to be removed.
1. Jesus was the one with the power to defeat sin and Satan and take back
the authority man lost through Adam.
B. We call Jesus Lord
because it glorifies God the Father when we acknowledge Jesus as Lord of
all. Philippians 2:6-11
IV. The Lordship of Jesus must be
a total sold-out attitude of heart.
A. Matthew
15:8, 22:36-38 Jesus is Lord, yes, but is He the Lord of
"every" area of your life?
1. The person who has not given over everything in his life to Jesus does
not understand the Lordship of Christ - it must be total!
B. Hosea
10:1-2 When the heart is deceitful or divided, then the Lord
Jesus can not help that person in times of trouble, because to walk with Christ
there must be agreement.
C. Revelation
12:10 If Jesus is Lord total Lord of your life then there is
no accusation that the devil can bring against you.
V. We are living up to the
"New Covenant" when we have Jesus as Lord of our life.
A. Hebrews
12:24, Galatians 3:13-14 As a person in covenant relationship
with God through Christ Jesus, we can expect the blessings of God to come to us
- however, this comes through faith.
1. Matthew 6:25-34 All things
that you need are provided as long as you have Jesus as Lord and seek after what
He desires, and that is "righteousness."
Take the Quiz: Quiz-Lordship.txt
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"Repentance
From Acts That Lead To Death"
(Take
the Exam: Quiz-Repentance.txt)
I. God's
attitude toward repentance.
Hebrews 6: 1-2, 2 Peter 3: 9
A.
Repentance
is the very foundation for a right walk with God.
1.
God,
in His mercy will not let a person experience hell if there is repentance in
that person’s heart.
2.
God
has not changed His attitude about sin and man’s repentance.
Ezekiel 18: 21-23, 27-28
B.
God
took the first step for man’s salvation, but man must take his step toward
salvation also, which is repentance.
C.
Repentance
is man’s way of agreeing with God about the filth of sin.
1.
God,
who is righteous and completely holy, cannot, nor does not, accept an unholy
person in His presence, therefore, repentance is the beginning step to agreeing
with God and walking to God and away from sin.
II.
Repentance
precedes experience.
A.
Acts 2: 38 No
Christian growth experience will be effective until there is repentance.
1.
Action
does not bring repentance, but true repentance produces right acts.
2.
True
repentance begins in the heart and manifest itself in Godly action.
III.
Acknowledgement
of sin precedes repentance.
A.
1 John 1: 8-10 It is
important to be honest with ourselves and acknowledge our sins.
1.
If
you see your sins, then you are on the road to true repentance.
2.
Repentance
comes from tenderness of conscience and openness before God.
Proverbs 28: 13-14
IV.
The
purpose of repentance.
A.
To
obey God’s command. Acts
17: 30
1.
It
is not an option – it is a command for righteousness.
B.
So
that true conversion may come. Acts
3: 19
1.
No
new creation lifestyle can come about without true repentance.
2 Corinthians 5: 17
V.
God
prompts and woos a person to repent – it begins with Him.
A.
Acts 11: 18 Repentance
that is prompted by God and appropriated by man will lead to life.
1.
God
gives man the strength to carry out repentance so that it brings lasting
results.
VI.
True
repentance and false repentance.
A.
False
repentance. 1
Samuel 15: 18-30
1.
Saul
repented a worldly repentance because he got caught.
2.
2 Corinthians 7: 9 The
attitude of “I’m sorry” is not enough.
B.
True
repentance. 2
Corinthians 7: 10
1.
A
true repentance acknowledges the sin and the act – not just the act.
2.
True
repentance always leads a person back into the salvation experience and the
clear conscience.
3.
True
repentance produces fruit.
a.
Confession of sin.
Psalms 51: 3, 10
b.
Forsaking of sin. 2
Corinthians 5: 17
c.
Restitution.
Luke 19: 8
(Take
the Exam: Quiz-Repentance.txt)
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"Faith
In God"
(Take
the Exaim: Quiz-Faith.txt)
I.
Faith’s Definition
A.
Faith is a belief - a mental attitude.
1.
It is being sure of what we hope for.
a. Sure that it exists - that even though I cannot see it, it is
there, it is a reality. Electricity is an example of an existence of something
hoped for and certain of what we do not see - we know it exists because we see
its results, but we cannot actually see electricity itself.
B. Faith is action – faith does not exist without action.
Acts 6: 7
1.
Action to God’s word and direction gives evidence of faith..
II.
The Importance of Faith.
A.
Hebrews 11: 6
Faith is the very essence of the Christian life and the very foundation
for which all is learned from God.
1.
Romans 1: 16-17
Faith is a way of life. Without
faith there is no revelation of the normal righteous life of God and the power
that righteousness brings, which can only appropriated by faith.
III.
The Source of Faith.
A. John 3: 27, Ephesians 2: 8
Faith is a gift that God gives us so that we can understand and know Him.
B.
Romans 10: 17
God transmits faith to all who seek Him and hear His Word.
IV.
Who Has Faith?
A.
Romans 12: 3, 2 Thessalonians 3: 2
1. All believers have been given a measure of faith so that they
can grow and follow Father, God. It
is faith that pleases God because He is the One who gives faith and when acted
upon it glorifies Him.
2. Not all people have faith.
It takes an action of a person’s will to accept salvation, but faith
comes from hearing the Word of God. When
a person hears the salvation message and accepts it faith is imparted to that
person in order for him/her to be born-again.
V.
Faith and Deeds
A.
James 2: 14-26
Faith requires obedience to God’s Word.
1.
God gives faith to believers and intends for them to be obedient and use
it for good – theirs and others.
B.
Belief must become pure faith through actions.
C.
Deeds give strength to your faith – without deeds your faith is dead.
James 2: 22
VI.
Hindrance to Faith
A.
Walking in the flesh. Galatians
5: 5-6, 16-17, 19-23
1.
The things of the flesh destroy faith and brings condemnation and does
not desire the Word of God which brings faith.
B.
Neglecting the Holy Spirit. Galatians
6: 7-8
1.
If you neglect or reject the Holy Spirit’s work in your life you will
hinder your faith – neglecting the Holy Spirit reaps the fruit of the flesh.
C.
Neglecting the Word of God. Romans
10: 17
1.
Faith cannot grow unless it is fed by the Word of God.
D.
Not acting upon present faith. James
2: 17
E.
Not praying. Jude 20
1.
Prayer helps build faith and without it will hinder faith.
VII.
Exercising Faith
A.
Hebrews 11: 13
It is important to exercise faith through an inward process.
1.
“See” the promises of God through faith.
2.
Be persuaded that the promises are for
you.
3.
Welcome or embrace the promises as if you already have them.
4.
Admit or confess that the promises are yours – confessing is agreeing
with the Word of God.
(Take the Exam: Quiz-Faith.txt)
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"Instructions
About Baptisms"
(Take
the Exam: Quiz-Baptism.txt)
I.
Types of Baptisms.
A.
1 Corinthians 12:13
When a person is born again, they are immersed (baptized) into the body
of Christ – the church.
B.
Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 3:18-22
Water baptism was and is the tangible means which gives evidence of a
repentant heart and a changed mind that submits to God and obedience to His
will.
C.
Matthew 3:11 Holy Spirit baptism is the immersion of the believer into the
Holy Spirit who gives evidence of God’s approval of the repentant person.
II.
Water Baptism – Obedience to Faith.
A.
Matthew 3:13-15 Jesus taught that it is proper to fulfill righteousness.
1.
This is an example of not only believing by faith, but it is action or
faith with corresponding deeds. (James 2:18-24)
B.
Acts 2:38
The apostles taught that faith needed action – not only in repentance
but also in the act of baptism.
C.
Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus wants the church to be obedient and call others to
repentance and baptism.
III.
The Meaning and Purpose of Water Baptism.
A.
Baptism means to whelm, which means to turn upside down, to cover
something, to engulf completely, to pass or go over something so as to bury or
submerge.
1.
2 Corinthians 6:14-18
The person who has not given their life to God is immersed into the
world, therefore, after a person gives their life to Jesus, God demands them to
be immersed into Christ Jesus. Water
baptism is the immersion into Christ and the body of Christ.
2.
Water baptism means to wash or immerse yourself, by an act of your will,
through faith into Christ Jesus by the outward sign of obedience to Christ –
the water being the grave and the cleansing agent of the Word of God and the
spiritual blood of Christ.
B.
Water baptism’s purpose is also to show ownership – it is the washing
off of the old owner and the anointing of the new.
(Romans 6:1-18)
IV.
Water Baptism is a Point of Reference.
A.
Romans 6:1-4 When a person is obedient to Christ’s offer for an
exchanged life (He took your sins and made you the righteousness of God in Him.2
Corinthians 5:21) and is baptized in water, the water becomes a point
of reference and a physical reminder of the exchange that took place.
1.
Water baptism should be a powerful reminder to the believer of Whose they
are and for Whom they live – Jesus.
V.
Baptism in the Holy Spirit – The power of God.
A.
The baptism in the Holy Spirit is the stamp of God’s approval for a
repentant person (Acts 2:38-39.)
B.
The baptism of the Holy Spirit enables the believer to witness with power
as Jesus did – they become His witness – or like Him in power and life (Acts
1:8.)
VI.
Repentance is Essential for the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
A.
Acts 2:38
The gift of the Holy Spirit is given to those who have a repentant heart
and have turned from sin and Jesus.
1.
Just as forgiveness come through repentance, so also is the Holy Spirit
given through repentance.
2.
Without repentance, God will not take up residency in the life of the
believer.
VII.
The Holy Spirit is the Teacher.
A.
John 16:13-15 Since the Holy Spirit is the teacher and revealer of God’s
Word, it is essential to be filled with and to have an intimate relationship
with Him.
1.
The Holy Spirit reveals Jesus in His glory, power, and Lordship (John
14:26.)
VIII.
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is for all people.
A.
Ephesians 5:18, Acts 2:38-39
Every person who will repent, turn from their sin, and be water baptized
will receive the Holy Spirit, which is God’s resurrection power for a new
life.
1.
It is the residency of the Holy Spirit that gives evidence of God in us.
Roma 8:10 (NIV)
But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is
alive because of righteousness. 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus
from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also
give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you. 12
Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation--but it is not to the sinful nature,
to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the sinful nature, you
will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you
will live, 14 because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15
For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you
received the Spirit of sonship. [15] Or adoption}And by him we cry, "Abba,
[15] Aramaic for Father}Father." 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our
spirit that we are God's children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are
heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his
sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
IX.
How to receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
A.
Repent of your sins. Acts
2:38
B.
Let Jesus be Lord (boss) of your life.
Luke 6:46
C.
Ask Jesus to baptize you in the Holy Spirit (this asking means to ask for
forgiveness, surrender to God’s will, and be converted from your old way
of life to God’s way of life).
Matthew
3:11,
Luke 11:5
(NIV) Then he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and he
goes to him at midnight and says, `Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, 6
because a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have nothing to
set before him.' 7 "Then the one inside answers, `Don't bother me. The
door is already locked, and my children are with me in bed. I can't get up
and give you anything.' 8 I tell you, though he will not get up and give him
the bread because he is his friend, yet because of the man's boldness [8] Or
persistence}he will get up and give him as much as he needs. 9 "So I
say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock
and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; he
who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. 11
"Which of you fathers, if your son asks for [11] Some manuscripts for
bread, will give him a stone; or if he asks for}a fish, will give him a
snake instead? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If
you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children,
how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who
ask him!"
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"Laying
On Of Hands"
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I.
A Point of Contact.
A.
Hebrews 6:1-2, Mark 16:16, Colossians 1:18 The laying on of hands by the believer is a point of contact
between the body of Christ (the Church) and the person being ministered to.
1.
The laying on of hands is a visible and physical sign so that the human
mind can accept and receive the ministry intended.
B.
The laying on of hands is an outward sign of faith that is already
present in the believer. Acts
4:29-30
II.
A Spiritual Significance.
A.
Numbers 27:18-23, Deuteronomy 34:9 The laying on of hands is more than just formality - it is
spiritual significance that is manifested following obedience to God's will.
1.
An impartation of power, wisdom, or authority is transmitted to the
recipient who submits to the laying on of hands.
III.
Many Applications.
A.
Healing - Mark 16:18
B.
Infilling of the Holy Spirit - Acts 8:18
C.
Impartation of spiritual gifts - II Timothy
1:6
D.
Blessing of children - Mark 10:16
E.
Ordination of ministers - Acts 6:6
F.
Sending out of ministers - Acts 13:2-3
1.
In all of the above examples the laying on of hands was an outward
manifestation or confirmation of what God was to do or had done already.
2.
The example or flow of scripture indicates that the laying on of hands is
applicable in any situation as long as God had directed first.
IV.
A Doctrine For All Believers.
A.
Mark 16:16 Jesus
declared that any believer could and would lay hands on people.
1.
It is the right of all believers who operate in faith and believe.
James 1:6-7
V.
Use Discernment.
A.
As with anything we receive from God, we are to be good stewards and use
discretion and discernment. I
Timothy 5:22
VI.
Makes Ministry Personal.
A.
Jesus demonstrated that ministry was more than just words, but in a
personal confrontation with someone who cared.
Matthew
8:1-3
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"Resurrection
Of The Dead"
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I.
Resurrection
- Paramount Importance.
A.
Hebrews 6:1-2, John 11:25
The greatest truth in all of scripture is the truth
and fact of resurrection.
1.
Jesus came to suffer and die for man's sins, but the proof of His work
was realized in His resurrection.
2.
Not only is Jesus' resurrection of paramount importance, but, so also, is
the resurrection of those who would believe on Him. Colossians 2:13
a.
His resurrection made it possible for all people to be resurrected on to
life.
II.
Death -
A Door For More.
A.
II Corinthians 5:6-8, Philippians 1:21 Death is not the end for a Christian - death is just the
stepping stone into the supernatural life.
1.
The body ceases to function, but the spirit (the invisible you) keeps on
functioning.
B.
The believer should see death of the body as a graduation to happier and
more constant fellowship with Jesus. I
Thessalonians 4:13-14
III.
Power For Today.
A.
Romans 6:4, Ephesians 1:19-20 Because Jesus is the resurrection, we (believers) can walk in
the resurrected life now - not just when our bodies are resurrected in the
future.
1.
Our bodies and life are being quickened and supernaturally energized day
by day. Romans
8:11
IV.
The Great Transformation.
A.
Jesus was the first fruit of the resurrection.
His body had to be resurrected and changed so that mortality could take
on immortality, which is the same process for those who believe.
I Corinthians 15:12-25, 35-37, 42-55
1.
His bodily resurrection is proof positive and of great assurance of the
believers resurrection.
B.
Every believer will go through a bodily change at the resurrection.
1.
From corruption to incorruption.
2.
From mortal to immortality.
3.
From dishonor to honor.
4.
From dead to alive.
5.
From natural to supernatural.
V.
Only Faith In Jesus Changes the Body For The Resurrection Onto Life.
A.
John 5:24-29
Although there is a general resurrection of all people, those who
have not been changed through faith in Jesus and His resurrection will not
have a changed body that will be fit for life with God.
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"Eternal
Judgment"
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I.
Past, Present, and Future.
A.
Hebrews 6:1-2, Acts 17:31 God has declared that all people will be judged.
It is important for the believer to know what judgment he/she will go
through.
1.
The person who has been washed by the blood of the Lamb (Jesus) has
already been judged for sin…(past). John
5:24
a.
Sin and
the power of Satan over the believer has been judged and taken care. John 16:8-11
2.
The person who judges themselves daily (present) will not be further
judged. I
Corinthians 11:31-32
3.
There are future judgments that will occur which affect the believer
and the non-believer:
a.
The Judgment Seat of Christ -
II Corinthians 5:10
b.
The Judgment of the Living Nations
- Matthew
25:11-15
c.
The Great White Throne Judgment -
Revelation 20:11-15
d.
The Judgment of Fallen Angels -
Jude 6
II.
The Great Whit Throne Judgment.
A.
All people who do not trust Christ as Savior and Lord will be judged in
this judgment. Revelation 20:11-15
1.
Because the believer has their name in the Book of Life, they will not
be judge in this judgment, they have been judged all ready.
B.
The knowledge of the fate awaiting the non-believer should cause the
Christian to increase his evangelistic outreach.
1.
The terrible consequence of the final judgment for non-believer entails
the following:
a.
Everlasting destruction - II Thessalonians 1:7-9
b.
Fire -
Mark 9:46
c.
Darkness and weeping - Matthew 22:13-14
III.
The Judgment Seat of Christ.
A.
Since the believer has already been judged for sin through Christ
Jesus, this judgment will determine what crown they are to receive:
1.
The Crown of Life -
James 1:12
2.
The Crown of Glory -
I Peter 5:2-4
3.
The Crown of Righteousness -
II Timothy 4:7-8
4. The Incorruptible Crown -
I
Corinthians 9:25
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