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3. THE SPIRITUAL IS GREATER THAN THE PHYSICAL a) You have a spiritual baptism – 1Cor 12:13, Col 2:12, Rom 6:4, Eph 4:5. i. Your baptism today identifies you with Christ, it places you into Christ and into his death by the Spirit – Rom 6:3-11. ii. You can’t see or feel this baptism, you have to believe it. You can see and feel water baptism, but what does it do for you? – 1Cor 1:17. b) You have a s...

MORE EXCELLENT WAY 1Corinthians 12:31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. 1. WE WALK BY FAITH NOT BY SIGHT a) This phrase comes from 2Cor 5:7 and is said in the contexts of awaiting our glorified body – Rom 8:22-25. b) We learn from Hebrews 11:1 that faith is the substance and evidence of things hoped for, but not seen, not faith itself, but what one’s...

3. PAUL’S DOCTRINE OF COMMUNION a) Key verse when dealing with these passages – 1Cor 10:17,23-24, 11:17-22, 33-34. b) Paul is dealing with idolatry in the 1Cor 10 passage – vs 14-22…..2Cor 6:14-18. c) 1Cor 10:16-17 – To me it is clear that Paul is simply saying our communion is with Christ body, which we are all partakers of because of the blood Christ shed. d) Cup can mean portion – Psalms 11:6,1...

COMMUNION IS PAULINE a) The word communion appears 3 times in your Bible – 1Cor 10:16, 2Cor 6:14, 2Cor 13:14. b) Communion, Lord’s supper, Lord’s table – Only found in Paul’s epistles – 1Cor 10:16,21, 11:20. c) Paul says the most about this topic – Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 22:22-25, Luke 22:15-22, 1Cor 10:16-17,21, 11:20-34. d) John doesn’t mention it, yet writes the most about the night Jesus was b...

3. WHY I DON’T WATER BAPTIZE a) Because I understand the above and know that the word baptism does not mean dunked in water… thus the phrase “Baptized with water – Mark 1:8 b) For the same reason I don’t do sacrifices or teach circumcision – Its Jewish and taught in the law and profits nothing – Rom 6:14, Gal 3:10. c) Because I understand Paul was the apostle to the Gentiles – Act 22;21, Rom 11:13...

WHAT THE SCRIPTURE SAYS ABOUT BAPTISM Ephesians 4:4-5 There is…..one baptism. 1. WHICH ONE? a) Before we talk about this issue we need to understand several things first. 1) There is more than just water baptism in the Bible– Matt 3:11, 20:17-23, Heb 6:2, Heb 9:10. 2) The word “baptized” or “baptism” does not mean being immersed into water – An act, experience, or ordeal by which one is purified,...

1. JAMES FAITH AND WORKS a) The audience of the book of James is clearly stated in James 1:1. This means that the book was likely written after Acts 8:1. b) There is controversy over who and when the book was written, but most attribute it to “James, the brother of Jesus” – Acts 12:17, Gal 1:9, 2:9. c) James has an emphasis on performing righteousness – 1:16, 19-20, 22,25. 2:8-13 2. JAMES 2 a) Jam...

GALATIANS 4 a) Galatians 4:1-6 – Paul makes a comparison between a child and son. i. Under the law we are children – Told what to do, no freedom “under tutors and governors” ii. Christ redeeming work delivered us from the law – Eph 2:12-18, Col 2:9-23, Gal 3:10-13 iii. We are now sons, no longer under the tutors or bondage, but under liberty – Gal 5:1, 13, 2Cor 3:17. b) Galatians 4:7-11 – Being a...

Romans 4:16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace: to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all. 1. CONTEXT OF GALATIANS 3 a) Galatians 1:1-5 – Pauls intro b) Galatians 1:6-10 – Pauls rebuke of the Galatians (what follows in the rest of this chapter and chapte...

1.THE CONTEXT OF ROMANS 4 a) This chapter is where Paul uses Abraham as an example for us today. Before we get into this chapter we need to understand its context. i. Romans 1:1-17 – Introduction. ii. Romans 1:18-32 – Gentiles pronounced sinners, given over to a reprobate mind. iii. Romans 2 – Jews are also sinners and have broken the law, a true Jew is one who is born a Jew and keeps the law iv....

God values his words……. Deut 9:10, 12:32, Prov 30:5-6, Rev 22:18-19. If my bible has more words than yours, more verses than yours, different words in different passages, are they the same? If not, then the one that has been utilized/preserved through history would be the correct word of God. WORDS KJV – 783,137 NKJV – 770,430 NIV – 727,969 ESV – 757,439 NASB – 782,815 Missing verses in modern tra...

Romans 4:16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace: to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all. 1. A CLOSER LOOK AT THE PROMISE a) Lot may have been like a son to Abram – Gen 11:26-30 b) It seems Abram didn’t want to leave hi family at first – Gen 11:31-32, A...

How do we know the word of God was translated accurately? God is faithful and cannot lie – Titus 1:2….. Deut 7:9 – If God doesn’t preserve his words, how can his people keep his commandments? The word of God is tied to his promises Deut 12:28, 2Sam 7:25, Psalm 105:8-12, Jer 31:31-36, 33:20-21. – The promise of resurrection is based on Christ resurrection which is “according to the scriptures” 1Cor...

Romans 4:16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace: to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all. 1.THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY a) Why are we studying this? – Because Paul uses Abraham as an example for us, and many people use these passages to teach covenant & r...

1 – Scripture means – A writing, things written. Like a script. The Bible was definitely written. 2 – We know it was written accurately because God breathed it, inspired it, and simply used man to write what he wanted – 2Timothy 3:16, 2Peter 1:19-21. All scripture. • Sometimes God spake through men - Acts 1:16 (cf Psalm 41:9), Acts 28:25-28 (cf Isaiah 6:9-10), 2Sam 23:1-2, • Sometimes God told men...

1Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. 1. GOD HAS ALREADY DONE THE WORK FOR YOUR SALVATION a) When we talk about the work of the Lord in the dispensation of grace, it is NOT for your salvation b) The Bible is clear on this matter – Rom 4:5, Gal 2:16, Ep...

THE WORKS OF GOD Acts 15:18 Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world. 1. SOME SCRIPTURES ON THE WORKS OF GOD a) Psalms 111, 40:5, Job 37:14-24, Dan 9:14, Luke 19:37-38, Rom 11:26, Eph 2:10, Rev 15:3. 2. HIS CREATION WORK – Gen 2:1-3 a) Creation was a work of God – Gen 1, Psalm 19:1, 139:14. b) The Lord rested after his work – Gen 2:1-3. c) An example for the nation of Israe...

WHAT WAS FINISHED AT THE CROSS? John 19:30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. 1. THE ISSUE a) This is a popular phrase in Christianity. What Jesus meant by this phrase? b) We know we are saved by grace through faith (Eph 2:8-9) in the work of Christ on the cross for us (Rom 4:24-25, 1Cor 15:1-4, 2Cor 5:21) c) The is...

TEACH NO OTHER DOCTRINE (part 7) A SERIES ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF OUR FAITH 1Timothy 1:3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightiest charge some that they teach no other doctrine. 1. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS SERIES? a) ~Fundamental~ - Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. A central or primary rule or principle on which somethin...

TEACH NO OTHER DOCTRINE (part 6) A SERIES ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF OUR FAITH 1Timothy 1:3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightiest charge some that they teach no other doctrine. 1. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS SERIES? a) ~Fundamental~ - Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. A central or primary rule or principle on which somethin...

TEACH NO OTHER DOCTRINE (part 5) A SERIES ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF OUR FAITH 1Timothy 1:3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightiest charge some that they teach no other doctrine. 1. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS SERIES? a) ~Fundamental~ - Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. A central or primary rule or principle on which somethin...

TEACH NO OTHER DOCTRINE (part 4) A SERIES ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF OUR FAITH 1Timothy 1:3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightiest charge some that they teach no other doctrine. 1. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS SERIES? a) ~Fundamental~ - Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. A central or primary rule or principle on which somethin...

TEACH NO OTHER DOCTRINE (part 3) A SERIES ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF OUR FAITH 1Timothy 1:3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightiest charge some that they teach no other doctrine. 1. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS SERIES? a) ~Fundamental~ - Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. A central or primary rule or principle on which somethin...

TEACH NO OTHER DOCTRINE (part 2) A SERIES ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF OUR FAITH 1Timothy 1:3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightiest charge some that they teach no other doctrine. 1. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS SERIES? a) ~Fundamental~ - Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. A central or primary rule or principle on which somethin...

TEACH NO OTHER DOCTRINE (part 1) A SERIES ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF OUR FAITH 1Timothy 1:3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightiest charge some that they teach no other doctrine. 1. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS SERIES? a) ~Fundamental~ - Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. A central or primary rule or principle on which somethin...