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A. Judas Betrays Jesus (47-53) Jesus exposes his betrayer’s actions (47-48)Jesus corrects  his disciples’ response (49-51)Jesus rebukes his captors’ hypocrisy (52-53)B. Peter Denies Jesus (54-62) Peter’s Three Denials (54-60)Jesus’ Silent Rebuke (61-62)

Luke 22:39-46 – Jesus’ Grief in the Garden  A. Jesus knows what is about to happen (39-40) 1. He goes to the place of betrayal 2. He alerts his disciples to the danger  B. Jesus wrestles with what is about to happen (41-44) 1. He agonizes in expectation of it  2. He prays to be spared from it 3. He chooses to submit to it a) Jesus’ response to God’s will  b) Jesus’ priority of desire  c) Jesus’ tr...

God Has Spoken: The Doctrine of the Bible Class 11 - Our Response to the Bible  Value it (Psalm 119:11, 72; 14, 162; 16, 24; 97)Listen to it (1 Thess. 2:13; Acts 17:11; 2 Timothy 4:3-4)Understand it (Ps. 119:2; 2 Tim. 2:15; 2 Pet. 3:15-16; Acts 17:11; Ps. 119:34, 135)Dwell on it (Ps. 119:16, 61, 92; 119:15, 97; Ps. 1:2)Believe it (Rom. 4:20; Heb. 11:6; 1 Thess. 1:6-7)Obey it (Deut 29:29; Ezek. 33:...

Luke 22:31-38 A. Jesus Prepares Peter for Denial (31-34) 1. He alerts Peter to Satan’s attack  2. He instructs Peter for after his failure  3. He corrects Peter about his upcoming denial B. Jesus Prepares His Disciples for Hostility (35-38) 1. Their circumstances will dramatically change 2. Their Savior will sacrificially die 

God Has Spoken: The Doctrine of the Bible Class 10 - The The Blessings of the Bible  A. Scripture provides us with the knowledge of God  B. Scripture is the means of our salvation  C. Scripture changes our character  D. Scripture gives us wisdom E. Scripture equips us for ministry F. Scripture brings us blessing

A. The Guilty Sinner’s Desperate Plea (1-2) B. The Broken Sinner’s Honest Confession (3-5) C. The Contrite Sinner’s Prayer for Cleansing (6-12) 1. Inward Cleansing: Wash Me and Make Me Clean (6-8) 2. Inward Restoration: Create in Me a Clean Heart (9-12) D. Mercy That Speaks: The Restored Sinner’s Witness (13-17)

I. Scripture is sufficient II. Misunderstandings about sufficiency III. Scripture is clear IV. Misunderstandings about clarity V. Alternatives to sufficiency and clarity

Jesus Reveals a Secret Betrayer (21-23)Jesus Corrects a Self-Centered Prominence (24-27)Jesus Promises a Kingdom Reward (28-30)

Types of Manuscripts Textual VariantsTextual Families Disagreements Among Christians Why You Can Trust Your English Bible

A. Jesus Partakes of his Last Passover (14-18) His eager desire is realized (15)His future fulfillment is promised (16)His fellow participants are served (17)His future return is reiterated (18)B. Jesus Establishes the Lord’s Supper (19-20) Redemption for his disciples A Reminder of his death Ratification of his covenant

A. The Promise of Preservation Passages that imply preservation Passages that promise availability B. The Process of Preservation Original writing (“autograph”)Making of copiesSpreading of copiesPreservation of copies Recognition of canonicity Lower textual criticism Translation

Luke 22:1-13 - Plans at the Passover A. The leaders scheme against Jesus (1-2) B. Satan enters into Judas (3) C. Judas decides to betray Jesus (4-6) D. Jesus arranges the Passover (7-13)

The Sufficiency and Clarity of ScriptureI. Scripture is sufficient A. Sufficient for Godly living B. Sufficient principles C. Sufficient and final D. Sufficient and completeII. Misunderstandings about sufficiencyIII. Scripture is clear A. Clarity is capacity B. Clarity is imperativeIV. Misunderstandings about Clarity A. Clarity is immediate B. Clarity means no other guides C. Clarity means we shou...

Series: What is the Church Here For? Evangelism: What We Proclaim (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) The proclamation of evangelism Evangelism proclaims a messageEvangelism proclaims good newsEvangelism proclaims Jesus Christ The people of evangelismWho needs it? Who does it? The prospect of evangelism Why should we do it? Why don’t we do it? How can we do it? The practice of evangelism By preaching ChristBy...

God Has Spoken: The Doctrine of the Bible Class 4: Inerrancy: Scripture is Without Error The rationale for inerrancy The inspiration of Scripture The truthfulness of GodThe claims of Scripture The nature of inerrancy Inerrancy is in every word of Scripture Inerrancy can use common human language conventionsInerrancy is found in the original manuscriptsInerrancy is possessed by every faithful copy...

A. What is Biblical Ministry? B. How should we view ministry? 1. Theology drives ministry 2. God directs ministry 3. Discipleship is the goal of ministry 4. The church is the focus of ministry 5. People are the point of ministry 6. Ministry is both privilege and a responsibility C. How should we serve in ministry? 1. Compelled by the love of Christ 2. Characterized by godliness 3. Constrained by t...

The rationale for inerrancy The inspiration of Scripture The truthfulness of GodThe claims of Scripture The nature of inerrancy Inerrancy is in every word of Scripture Inerrancy can use common human language conventionsInerrancy is found in the original manuscriptsInerrancy is possessed by every faithful copy of faithfully-preserved manuscripts The objections to inerrancy The complement to inerran...

Series: What is the Church Here For? Fellowship: Where We Belong (1 John 1:1-7) A. Every Christian already possesses fellowship  We have fellowship with ChristWe have fellowship with one another B. Every Christian should pursue fellowship Cultivate a heart that values fellowshipCultivate a life that produces fellowshipCultivate a proximity that promotes fellowshipCultivate a sharing that practices...

God Has Spoken: The Doctrine of the Bible Class 3: Inspiration: How did God write the Bible? A. The meaning of inspiration B. The process of inspiration  The Holy Spirit inspiredThe human authors wroteC. The extent of inspiration  All ScriptureEvery word D. The location of inspiration E. The results of inspiration 

Series: What is the Church Here For? Discipleship: How We Grow (Matthew 28:18-20) What is a disciple? What is Christian discipleship? How does discipleship happen? The gospelThe wordThe church What is the goal of discipleship?

God Has Spoken: The Doctrine of the Bible Class 2: Special Revelation General RevelationSpecial Revelation How has God made himself known? Who are the recipients of special revelation? What are the results of special revelation? What is the extent of special revelation? 

The meaning of worship The reasons for worship Because of God’s great name Because of our place before him Because Jesus Christ has saved usThe gathering for worshipGod has designed us to gather for worshipGod has instructed  us to gather for worshipGod has equipped  us to gather for worshipThe elements of worship Proclamation prayer SingingOrdinancesThe expression of worship

General RevelationWhat are the methods of natural revelation? Who are the recipients of natural revelation? What are the implications of natural revelation?  Special Revelation How has God made himself known? Who are the recipients of special revelation? What are the results of special revelation? What is the extent of special revelation?

Matthew 5:13-16   A. The importance of letting your light shine  B. The challenges to letting your light shine  C. The keys to letting your light shine Embrace living in this world Don’t become absorbedAdopt biblical distinctiveness Expect a degree of mistreatmentDon’t become numb Maintain a good testimony Genuinely love your neighbor Proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ