Trinity Reformed Baptist Church, Meru, Kenya.

Ephesians 5:17 1. Do Not Be Foolish 17 Therefore do not be foolish,... 2. Understand The Will Of The Lord 17...but understand what the will of the Lord is.

- God is patient with the non-Christian - God is patient with the Christian

Chapter 26: Of the Church PARAGRAPH 13 No church members, upon any offence taken by them, having performed their duty required of them towards the person they are offended at, ought to disturb any church-order, or absent themselves from the assemblies of the church, or administration of any ordinances, upon the account of such offence at any of their fellow members, but to wait upon Christ, in the...

Titus 1:5 1. The Apostle Leaves Titus In Crete For This 5 This is why I left you in Crete, 2. The Apostle Says That An Orderly Church Is One That Has Elders 5...so that you might put what remained into order, 3. The Apostle Directs Titus To Appoint Elders 5...and appoint elders in every town as I directed you—

Matthew 26:36-44 36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” 37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” 39 And going a little farther he fell on his face an...

Ephesians 5:15-16 1. Walk Carefully 15 Look carefully then how you walk,... 2. Walk Wisely 15...not as unwise but as wise,... 3. Making The Best Use Of The Time 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.

1. God is present everywhere Psalm 139:7-10, 7 Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? 8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! 9 If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, 10 even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. 2. God is near/imminent Isaiah 57:15 1...

Chapter 26: Of the Church PARAGRAPH 12 As all believers are bound to join themselves to particular churches, when and where they have opportunity so to do; so all that are admitted unto the privileges of a church, are also under the censures and government thereof, according to the rule of Christ.25 25  1 Thess. 5:14 ;  2 Thess. 3:6 , 14–15

Titus 1:4 4 To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior. 1. The Man 2. A Common Faith

Ephesians 5:13-14 1. The Sleeper Is Exposed By Light 13 But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, 14 for anything that becomes visible is light. 2. The Sleeper Is Able To Awake And Arise Because Of Light 14 ...Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, 3. Jesus Is The Light That The Sleeper Needs 14 ...and Christ will shine on you.”

1. God has eternal knowledge 2. God has future knowledge 3. God has exhaustive knowledge 4. God’s has penetrative knowledge 5. God has latent knowledge 6. God has perfect ‘outside-knowledge’ 7. God has perfect self-knowledge

Titus 1:2-3 1. God Promised Eternal Life (v.2). 2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began 2. God Keeps His Promise Through The Preaching Of The Gospel (v.3). 3 and at the proper time manifested in his word through the preaching with which I have been entrusted by the command of God our Savior;

Psalms 45:2 Jesus is the most handsome 2 You are the most handsome of the sons of men; Jesus is the most gracious 2...grace is poured upon your lips; Jesus is the most blessed 2...therefore God has blessed you forever.

Colossians 1:16 1. All Things Were Created By Him 16 For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through Him and for Him. 2. All Things Were Created Through Him 16...all things were created through Him... 3. All Things Were Created For Him 16...and for Him.

Selected Scriptures 1. God’s Power is Boundless 2. God’s Power is Invincible 3. God’s Power is Constant 4. God’s Power is Incomprehensible 5. God’s Power is Self-consistent

Chapter 26: Of the Church PARAGRAPH 11 Although it be incumbent on the bishops or pastors of the churches, to be instant in preaching the word, by way of office, yet the work of preaching the word is not so peculiarly confined to them but that others also gifted and fitted by the Holy Spirit for it, and approved and called by the church, may and ought to perform it.24 24  Acts 11:19–21 ;  1 Pet. 4...

Hebrews 10:19-25 1. The work of Christ transforms our relationship to God (vv.19-22). 19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of...

Ephesians 5:11-12 1. Children of light reject works of darkness (v.11a). 11 Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness,... 2. Children of light rebuke works of darkness (v.11b) 11 ...but instead expose them. 3. Children of light do not speak about works of darkness without a purpose (v.12) 12 For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret.

Romans 12:1-2 1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Chapter 26: Of the Church - Paragraph 10 PARAGRAPH 10 The work of pastors being constantly to attend the service of Christ, in his churches, in the ministry of the word and prayer, with watching for their souls, as they that must give an account to Him;19 it is incumbent on the churches to whom they minister, not only to give them all due respect, but also to communicate to them of all their good...

1 Peter 3:13-17 1. Be devoted to do good (v.13) 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 2. A willingness to suffer (v.14a) 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. 3. Honor Christ in your hearts (v. 14b-15) 14...Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to...

Luke 2:1-7 1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage...

Ephesians 5:7-10 1. Have no fellowship with the world (v.7) 7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 2. The description of their former life (v.8a) 8 for at one time you were darkness, i) Intellectual darkness ii) Moral darkness iii) Spiritual darkness. 3. The description of their present condition (v.8b) 8...but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 4. Their future respons...

1 Timothy 3:8-11 1. Personal character v.8 8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 2. Spiritual life v.9 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 3. Christian service v.10 10 And let them also be tested first;... 4. Moral purity v.10b 10...then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves bl...

Chapter 26: Of the Church PARAGRAPH 9 The way appointed by Christ for the calling of any person, fitted and gifted by the Holy Spirit, unto the office of bishop or elder in a church, is, that he be chosen thereunto by the common suffrage of the church itself;16 and solemnly set apart by fasting and prayer, with imposition of hands of the eldership of the church, if there be any before constituted...