Brett's Bible Notes

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Table of Contents

Old Testament: The Law

Old Testament: History

Old Testament: Wisdom Literature

Old Testament: Prophets

New Testament: Matthew Mark and Luke

New Testament: Acts of the Holy Spirit

New Testament: John’s Writings

New Testament: General Epistles

New Testament: Romans

New Testament: Corinthian Letters

New Testament: Pastoral Epistles

Topical Index

New Testament: General Epistles

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Book	Chapter	Notes
Hebrews	1.1	Hebrews Jesus is the one through whom God speaks (prophet). He is enthroned (king). He has been a sin-sacrifice (lamb/high priest). He is ranked above angels not because of his man-nature, but because of his God-position. Themes We have a high priest Today- salvation is now! Luke 19:9, Romans 13:11, Hebrews 3:13, 4:7-9; 2 Corinthians 6:2 Better-- Matthew 12:6- the one greater than the temple is here. 6:9, 7:22, 10:34: a better covenant: The New (the real thing) 8:13- and the Old (the shadow) aging and disappearing Perfect , Promise, Covenant , Conscience Confidence: 4:16: to boldly approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and help through grace; 10:19: to enter the most holy place; 10:35: Should not be disposed of!! It is redeemable!; 13:6: we say that the Lord is our helper! See Psalm 27 and Psalm suite Grace- æ æ? á Ç æ? ? Bold claims in favor of Christ: 1:4- over angels over the Law 3:4- over Moses himself over the prophets over the priests over the patriarchs over sacrifice over living for the world Also Superior to: 2:3- salvation 7:19- a better hope 7:22- a better covenant 8:6- a better ministry, superior to the old one 9:23 (concept) heavenly things to come 10:2- pefect 11:35- better resurrection 11:39-40- the promise, better/made perfect 12:25- better word In doing so, he had to know a few things, his Lord he served the doctrine he presented the people he wrote the Law he had lived by PROMISES from God from Hebrews 2.14- Confidence; no fear of dying 2:18- Help from temptation 4:13- All seeing eye ... in a good way. (I think of a opposite of the Lord of the Rings) 4:16- Confidence in the approach, mercy, grace, at the time of need (i.e. on call Ephesians 3:12) 5:8-10- Eternal salvation, eternal obedience 5:14- Power of discernment with training in distinguishing good from evil 6:13-20- The RELIABILITY OF GOD AND HIS PROMISES (see Ephesians 3:6) 6:18- Bosom of refuge, strong encouragement 8:6- Better promises 9:14- Purified Conscience from dead works to serve the living God 9:15- Eternal inheritance 9:26- putting away sin 9:28- eager expectation of Christ's return 10:5- promise of the prepared body (see Jeremiah 31) 10:10- sanctification 10:14- ongoing sanctification; Perfection in progress 10:16- God's law in our minds and our hearts 10:17- Divine pardon 10:19- Confidence (still--we can never get enough of this in our humility) 10:22- Clean conscience (still) 10:24-25- Community 10:39- Faith and perseverance 11- Good examples of people who have lived this faith life before us 12:1-17- Discipline - only disciples who know would consider this a blessing! 12:18-29- Access to God to worship Him ... Approach. 13:14- that city that is to come 13:15- priestly sacrifice to God through lips that acknowledge him
Hebrews	1.2	Hebrews 1:1-2 Word of God : God has Spoken (Psalm 9:16- God has made himself known) Spoken -- Hear him who speaks (tie in 12:25) "Listen to Him," God of Christ (also from Isaiah) Recorded Prophets Jesus--(WORD HIMSELF) Fully Released into the body of the son of Man who is the Son of God Love God, Love your neighbor We are never at a point NOT to need closer attention His Apostles His upholding, powerful, sustaining WORD (through the Spirit) Word of leaders (13:7) --- see also 12:25 TO, BY & THROUGH Hebrews 1:3 Imago dei: Colossians 1:15; radiance of the glory of God - plus, he shares glory (2:9-10; 3:3) Hebrews 1:3 Right hand of God There were no chairs in the temple because the work of atonement had not been completed. 10:12 and 12:2 Hebrews 1:5 Angels v. 14 defined ; cf. 13:2 ; Matthew 18:10; Matthew 4:11; Acts 12:15; 1 Corinthians 6:3; I Corinthians 10:10; Galatians 1:8; Galatians 3:19; Colossians 2:18; 1 Timothy 5:21; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:12; 2 Peter 2:4, 11 Hebrews 1:14 Matthew 4:11
Hebrews	2	Hebrews 2:3 So great a salvation 2:10- Jesus is the pioneer of it. see also 1:2 5:9- eternal source 6:9- better things accompany salvation 9:28- Christ's second coming is to bring salvation Hebrews 2:4 This verse may indicate aorist implementation of signs. According to his will(s)-- and directs. Hebrews 2:9 by God's grace glory and honor: 2:9; 10, 3:3; Hebrews 2:10 Perfect through Suffering 5:8 cf. 7:19, 10:14, 12:2; 2 timothy 3; Perfect: 10:1, 11:39 Envisioned by God Prophecied Fulfilled and endorsed by the prophet Messiah Hebrews 2:9- He died in everyone else's place (death penalty requirement) He is a high priest: Appointed directly by God. In the Melchizedekian order As prophecied. Who can relate to our temptations. Hebrews 2:9-10- roots of sanctification Hebrews 2:11 Jesus, my brother: Family of God Jesus the source: 2:11, 5:9 Hebrews 2:13 Psalm 22:8, I John 3:1 Hebrews 2:14- roots of flesh and blood Hebrews 2:14-15 Spiritual Warfare 14- Romans 8:27; Hebrews 9:27 15- Romans 6:16 Hebrews 2:16 Romans 4:16, 17 Hebrews 2:17 Jesus = the apostle and high Priest of our confession Hebrews 2:18 Tempted / Tested (hcsb) Hebrews 4:15; James 1:2-3; 1 Corinthians 10:13
Hebrews	3	Reciprocal Faithfulness Required Hebrews 3:1-2 Christ was faithful (in the ways of Moses) in the way of son-ship, in the way of master architect Which is also built upon necessary connection to God's faithfulness like in 1 Corinthians 15 Faithful in listening to his voice HEARING Faithfulness in soft hearts Exhort one another as faithful as the sun (day) V 14- faithful in evidence with original confidence Hebrews 3:1 Our Confession: 3:1, 4:14, 10:23 Hebrews 3:4-6 House of God : 1 Corinthians 3:9 We are His house. This thread is continued in 4:14-16 Hebrews 3:6- our confidence and boasting in our hope (Christ's faithfulness) cf 10:21 Hebrews 3:7- the spirit sayS (not said past tense), which is the theme of the book, that God speaks. Hebrews 3:8&9 mutual testing between God and Man Hebrews 3:9 Definition of Being Lost: Not having your heart bearings see Deuteronomy 30:14 Hebrews 3:12 Apostasy departs: by unbelief: cf 19 ; Hebrews 6:6; Hebrews 13:7 Hebrews 3:13 "Today" 10:24ff, 4:7 : Communal Exhortations : 1A- exhort. Hebrews 3:14 Companions "Rest" = Psalm 95:8-11 ORIGINAL confidence: Our confidence of hope is based on PROMISE. Hebrews 3:16- our wild card-- anything that could possibly pry us away (4:1) the grain of fear comes from our humanness to behold God in miracle, word, power of Christ, et.al.
Hebrews	4	Hebrews 4:1 Rest Isaiah 63:11-14; Revelation 14:13; Psalm 95; 2 Thessalonians 1:7 Hebrews 4:2 UNITED BY FAITH A movie called White Men Can't Jump had a scene in the convertible when they were listening to Jimi Hendrix. A debate ensued about "listening, but not HEARING Jimi" Reminds me of Isaiah 6:9-10 and many Jesus passages. Really hearing or hearing AND understanding or--CAN YOU FEEL THAT? May be alternate translations of this. Also illustrates the Power of Collective faith i.e. the community of believers The word without faith doesn't benefit (4:2) 6:12- through faith and patience inherit the promises 10:38- the righteous will live by faith Hebrews 4:9-11 the blessing of entering God's Sabbath-rest requires taking up God's work Hebrews 4:12 word of God, Live. John 1:14; James 1:21 Hebrews 4:9 God's faithfulness is wrapped up in TODAY. Which includes today as much as it does the day of Egyptian deliverance, Psalm 95's today and today. Just like "today" can be stretched out, so can the rest Hebrews 4:13 Accountability Hebrews 4:14-16 Jesus the mediator: sympathetic/temple without sin see also 2:17-18; experience; high priest; atonement; suffer Our confession: 3:1, 10:23 Hebrews 4:16 Confidence : 1 John 2:18, 3:21. Has the flavor of Romans 11:32
Hebrews	5	Hebrews 5:2 he can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward since he himself is beset with weakness Sounds like an appointment to a ministry to ragamuffins. Ignorant Wayward Possibility of apostasy: 5:2, 6:4-6 Hebrews 5:4 called by God; Romans 8:30 Hebrews 5:8 Why is Christ the Messiah? & 9- He learned obedience through what he suffered. After He was perfected.cf 2:10 Hebrews 5:9 source of eternal salvation: 2:11 Hebrews 5:12 Not just the Bible, but the same WORD of God that sustains the universe. See Hebrews 1:3 Hebrews 5:14 1 Peter 2:2; not only is it a water shed, it is a sign of maturity. (good <> evil)
Hebrews	6	Hebrews 6 Hope: a firm and secure and greatly encouraging anchor; Hope is faith and patience Hebrews 6:1,2 NIV: Elementary teachings about Christ MSG: preschool fingerpainting exercises on Christ and get on with the grand work of art. Turn your back on "Salvation by self-help" (See also the DIY phrases) ASV: The doctrines of the first principles of Christ KJV: Principles of the Doctrines of Christ Repentance from dead works Ephesians 2:8-30. Repentance is foundational Faith toward God: Romans 10:17 Doctrine (teaching) of Baptisms Acts Laying on of hands Resurrection of the dead 1 Cor 15 Eternal Judgement Hebrews 1:9 Elementary- the basic elements Foundation Perfection- after the first things occur Gotta walk before you run. Dribble before shooting-- gotta get there before you hit the goal. Grace and Faith All throughout Hebrews there is an air of warning not to let this salvation slip away. Really emphasized in Chapter 6:1-12 (3:12-14, 2:1) Hebrews 6:6 Fall away: Hebrews 3:12; Acts 2:23; 2 Peter 2:20. 3 6's theme is continued in 10:26-7 Hebrews 6:7,8 Agricultural connection with God. Verse 7 is righteous rain theme in the negative. Matthew 7, the tree principle Hebrews 6:9-12 Again, the anchor is in the faithfulness, which is anchored in God's faithfulness. Hebrews 6:12 Romans 4:21 Hebrews 6:13 f Romans 4:21 Hebrews 6:13-18- It's based upon God's promises. Covenant comparisons: Hebrews 7- "didn't get the job done," "radical new kind of law," "never worked the way it was supposed to," "the law brought nothing to maturity" Another way, Jesus, a way that does work. Jesus is the guarantee of a better way. Hebrews 7:22 Hebrews 6:15 Endurance : 6:11, 3:6, 3:14// Romans 4 Hebrews 6:17 Even his PURPOSE has character Hebrews 6:19 Anchor : Hebrews 7:19, 10:25; 11;1
Hebrews	7	Hebrews 7 Superiority of Christ's Priesthood v. 16- Indestructible life PERMANENT LIFE - body- based covenant COVENANT OF LIFE. v. 18- weakness of the former one calls for it's setting aside v. 19- perfectability v. 21- oath v 22- guarantee of a better covenant v. 24- permanence Christ is forever: vv 2, 15, 19, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28 Uncompromised by sin adversely, we have been compromised by sin. The way sin worked out its invasion and take-over, injecting its potent death chemical into us, didn't do that with Jesus. The way our flesh allowed, opened the gate for the sin invasion, and not only that, but how we don't fully understand that it actually is poison and lethal for us, we can't seem to get enough of it. Jesus didn't allow the invasion in the same way. Jesus' blood is the pure. Whereas we have all been infected with the sin virus, there is only one uncompromised source which is the only hope for the antidote. In the same way we offered our bloodstream to be polluted by sin, it was Jesus who made another offering, as he offered to be the antidote by receiving the penalty, so others would be free from the penalty.
Hebrews	8	Hebrews 8:1- we have a high priest -- reflecting 4:14, 2:17, 9:11 Hebrews 8:4- the law is rules for the earth Hebrews 8:6 superior ministry. MSG: he's working from a far better plan. If the first plan-- the old covenant-- had worked out, a second wouldn't have been needed. But we know the first was found wanting ... Aspects of the covenants: Ministry (of priesthood) carries out orders Covenant Mediator- the intervening agency between the two parties who established mutual agreement Promises Hebrews 8:9-12 I've heard people preach alternate versions of replacement covenant theology--if they go any further than this passage, they are giving glory to where it is not due. That's a fancy way for me to say this is the very passage in Scriptures that excites me most! Jeremiah 31:31-34 See also Hebrews 10:5 & 16--The inhabitation of God in a body began with Christ and continues in me and you, and all believers Hebrews 8:10 The new covenant: 7:22- Jesus is the guarantee of a better covenant; John 6:45; Hebrews 10:16; Jeremiah 11:1-5; 1 Timothy 3:15 Hebrews 8:11 Taught by God: Isaiah 54:13; John 6:44, 45
Hebrews	9	Hebrews 9:1-10 old covenant ministry, just a tent; Acts 13:39 Hebrews 9:8 1 John 2:02 Hebrews 9:9 Picture this--Romans 12:1-2; conscience and confidence: Psalm 16:7 Hebrews 9:10 New order. MSG: a temporary arrangement until a complete overhaul could be made. Hebrews 9:13-14 Dead works= killing animals; Living works= LOVING the LIVING Hebrews 9:14 Clean Conscience Romans 12:1ff; Colossians 3:24; 2 Timothy 1:3; Titus 1:15; Hebrews 10:2; I Peter 3:16, 21 Holding onto sins or guilt is disinheriting ourselves from the promises. There are Holy Spirit endorsed methods of eradicating guilt so that you may always live free! However a good usage for guilt is for emergency purposes when you're getting too close to sin--it will sting you and you should listen and PULL BACK--just like you pain sensors warn you when you touch a hot stove ... service other than sacrifice. Means to an end: to serve the Living God Hebrews 9:15 Retroactive absolution : retro forgiveness. MSG: Freeing us from all those dead-end efforts to make ourselves respectable, so that we can live all out for God. Hebrews 9:16-17 Wills 7:20- oaths v. 18- blood-- covenants are bloody v. 16 death Hebrews 9:17 MSG: he brought together God and his people in this new way. Hebrews 9:22- MSG: That's why blood, the evidence of death, is used so much in our tradition, especially regarding the forgiveness of sins. Hebrews 9:26 At the end of the ages Also translated: Climax of history Consummation of the ages Hebrews 9:27 Acts 10:42 Hebrews 9:28 Put away sin and trade it for eager expectation of the return of the King!; CHRIST SHALL RETURN
Hebrews	10	Hebrews 10 1-4- Triumvirate v. 5, 15, 32 v. 14- 2:10 v. 15- Romans 8:26 v. 16- 8:8ff v. 18- see v. 26 v. 19- confidence, cv. 4:16, v. 35 v. 24- 3:13 v. 26- v. 18 and I Timothy 2:4 v. 27- Responsible weight of better hope v. 32- ff Tough living Perfection is perfected: sanctification continually happens as people come into the Body (10:5). Hebrews 10:1 Reality in Christ : Colossians 2:17; Galatians 3:24. MSG: Since that old "law plan" wasn't complete in itself, it couldn't complete those who follow it. Hebrews 10:2 consciousness of sin; Clean conscience= no more reminders of sin Hebrews 10:5 The inhabitation of God in a body, starts with Christ and continues with all believers (5 & 16) ; Matthew 9:13; Matthew 12:6; Luke 4:13 His (Christ's) body: The guy who is high priest The sacrifice The container/instrument of doing God's will (v7) Hebrews 10:12 No seats in tabernacle Hebrews 10:12-13 The post-cross Christ Hebrews 10:14 Tenses of salvation has made perfect.. those who are being made holy Romans 5:6-8 See retro forgiveness (9:15) Hebrews 10:11-18 MSG: It was a perfect sacrifice by a perfect person to perfect some very imperfect people. Hebrews 10:18 V 26 Hebrews 10:19 boldness (confidence suite); full assurance of faith. hearts sprinkled bodies washed Hebrews 10:20 new and living way of his flesh John 14:7 Hebrews 10:21 HOUSE of God. Hebrews 10:22 evil conscience: Psalm 51:9 ; draw near to God: James 4:8 & surrounding Hebrews 10:22-25- That faith cycle Hebrews 10:23 The Lord is Faithful; Romans 3:3; 4:21; 11:11 Hebrews 10:24 while often used as proof texting for "thou must attend all church services" cannot/should not be taken out of context-- which is 3:13, a daily exhortation. If church is the only way to exhort, then we should do our "going" daily. IF there are other ways to exhort, perhaps they should be implemented daily instead of two times in one day and one other day ... and not exclusively at church meetings. Not to mention-- are our church meetings working for exhorting other people? Hebrews 10:25 "not forsaking"= the outcome without the reason, see 19-25! We get together because we are saved, not to be saved! For support, love, encouragement, to share, hope, confidence, and faith cf. 12:28 worship 1A- stir up good works. Hebrews 10:26 1A- encourage by meeting together.; Deliberate sinning (no longer a sacrifice--see v 18--i.e. you don't have running to the temple to sacrifice an animal to pay for it; not that "Christ's sacrifice isn't any good for you, sinner," nonsense. ). 26 and following is in the flavor of 6:4-6 Hebrews 10:31 Hebrews 4:13 Hebrews 10:32 Enlightened Hebrews 10:34 HOPE Hebrews 10:36 Will of God Hebrews 10:38 Shrinks back = to live in unbelief Hebrews 10:29 We are not shrinkers
Hebrews	11	Hebrews 11:1 Faith: being fully persuaded that God has the power to do what he has promised Romans 4:21 this chapter shows that the though the better promise had not yet come, faith has been a catalyst for God-believing and trusting and his will-doing people. Ezekiel named his own hall of fame of faith in 14:14. Look for a them of UNSEEN Hebrews 11:3 Created and sustained by command by God (Gen 1); cf 2 Corinthians 4:18; God's word is the foundation of unseen things Hebrews 11:5 For Enoch, death was never seen Hebrews 11:6 cf. 7:19; 2 Chronicles 15:2; Matthew 6:33; Matthew 8:10-12; God, who is unseen Hebrews 11:8 Obeyed, called to go, not knowing where. An unseen place.; In our days of preparation and decision for coming to Ukraine, these passages (v 8, 10, 13b-16) "spoke to me" as if directly from God's mouth. Alicia and I felt the similar calling in that -we really didn't know about what we were going to do--where to live; all we really knew well, we were leaving. BUT this passage here (13b-16) was my mantra and my foundation even while I am here, in our first two months (10-19-06) Hebrews 11:11 The Lord is Faithful : Romans 4:21 Unseen offspring. Hebrews 11:14 6/25/2010 1:14:00 PM Hebrews 11:16 He has prepared a city for them; this is my confidence: Feb 17, 2008 Hebrews 11:17 PROMISE is enough to ACT upon. Hebrews 11:19 There is faith in promises, but also faith in God's unspoken (unseen) abilities; Romans 4:21; Daniel 3:16-18; "considered" - God didn't specifically say he would raise Isaac. This is a test of faith. There are things God says that we absolutely count on. These are His promises, and absolutely, they will happen. "Faith" is where you believe God even further than what He said. This is my strength today. Because most things I trust God for these days is "off the page." January 5, 2009. Hebrews 11:22-23 Unseen deed (prophecies) Hebrews 11:25 short lived pleasure of sin: 13 (ESV)- fleeting pleasure of sin--is the opposite of faith because sin is right there in front of you ... it is seen, in the words of 12:1, "it clings closely" Hebrews 11:26 Interesting connection with Christ--maybe the suffering/humility route.; The anticipated Messiah: John 4:25 Hebrews 11:27 As if we have ever seen him ... (unseen) Hebrews 11:29-30 Unseen victories Hebrews 11:35 Shift Hebrews 11:21-40 Leroy Garrett May 9, 2000: There is a shift from the heroic and marvelous things done in faith ... to the terrible and tragic ... but still the same FAITH motivates such behaviors and the same God rewards whatever actions your faith required to your situation. Sometimes wonderful, sometimes humble and martyred. gain a better resurrection: Acts 14:22 (ESV)--might rise again to a better life Hebrews 11:40 The continual, connected saga of the family of the faithful. God is waiting on the whole family ...
Hebrews	12	Hebrews 12 2-15-98: Spiritual Therapy; Key to Christian Suffering Hebrews 12:1 2 John 3:12 Hebrews 12:2 Jesus: founder and perfecter of our faith. Reference to the Body-based covenant Hebrews 12:3 consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted because that's the kind of God He is Hebrews 12:3-17 -- Proverbs 20:30; proverbs 29:19- Action words followed by DISCIPLINE Discipline for our own good. He loves us so much he wants us to change. Deuteronomy 8:5; 1 Peter 1:22; Hebrews 3:7-19; Hebrews 10:24; James 4:6-7 Vitaly preached this at the Nivky church last Sunday I'm still thinking about it. Also have been in Deuteronomy thinking of Moses. I'm seeing how little I've really ever "done" in God's kingdom. I believe in God and in the hidden things of faith. I completely trust that He can turn my insignificance into something "kingdom." I am thankful to be on that mountain (Hebrews 12:18-24) v. 6: The Lord disciplines the one He loves: Deuteronomy 8:5; Psalm 71:20; 141:5; Job 42:11; 1 Corinthians 11:32; 2 Timothy 3:12 Hebrews 12:4 in struggling against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood Hebrews 12:7 See Jeremiah 30:11 & 31:3. God's faithfulness is seen even through just punishment of sin Hebrews 12:10 based on what seemed good to them, but He does it for our benefit, so that we can share in His holiness; James 4:3; cv 23 Hebrews 12:11 We share his holiness; The result of discipline is the peaceful fruit of righteousness Hebrews 12:15 see that no one falls short of the grace of God ... Hebrews 12:19 WORD. Hebrews 12:22 Mount Zion Psalm 87; Psalm 125:1 (plus Psalm suite) ; Isaiah 2; 65:25 ; Micah 4; Zechariah 8; Zephaniah 3:4; 1 Peter 2:6 Hebrews 12:23 Righteous made perfect cv 9 Hebrews 12:24 Speaks : 11:4 Hebrews 12:25 Cyclical to 2:3 If we reject him who warns from heaven: tie in to theme 1:2. Escape theme 2:3 Hebrews 12:27 earth shake: see Psalm suite: the removal of shaky things: Psalm 46:1-3 et al "everything that could be shaken was shaken and all that remains is all that I ever really had" -- Rich Mullins (poetrized: bw) That which is shaken will be taken the unshakeable shall be stable we are receiving the unshaking kingdom with reverence and awe we worship our Lord, a consuming Fire Hebrews 12:28 let us hold onto grace; Worship: Thankfully; Reverently; Awe-fully; Acceptably Hebrews 12:29 "Consuming Fire"; Nahum- jealous God
Hebrews	13	Hebrews 13:8, 15, 16 sacrifice language also god is their belly idea. Phil 3:19 New covenant sacrifices: Romans 12:1-2 v. 14- our faith is not city-centered, but Body-based, which is Christ Hebrews 13:2 6/25/2010 1:14:00 AM Hebrews 13:5 Free from the love of money ; Isaiah 51:12; Haggai 2:6- link to... from 12:27; 1 Timothy 6:8; Philippians 3:11-14 Hebrews 13:7 Way of life is leverage against the words we speak. (imitation/information) Hebrews 13:8 Yesterday today and forever Hebrews 13:9 It is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace ... Hebrews 13:14 Dwelling of God, house of God: Fruit of lips= purpose of God 11:14, Rev., 2 Peter 3:13 Hebrews 13:16 Such sacrifices: do good and share what you have. Romans 12:1-2 Hebrews 13:17 Accountability Groaning: like Moses leading the groaning people Hebrews 13:18 Clear conscience suite: Desiring to act honorably in all things Hebrews 13:20-21 Good summation of God's purpose Hebrews 13:22 the writer says this letter was short!
James	1	Many direct references to Christ's teaching. More philosophical LIKE Christ's teachings in contrast to Paul's Apologetic universal truths of the Way. Can't pray without faith and expect to get it-- a faith principle. James Galatians 1:19 James 1:2, 3 Trials and temptation : Acts 14:22; Hebrews 2:18; 1 Peter 1:6; 1 Corinthians 4:18ff, esp. 12 ; 2 Thessalonians 1:4; redefinition into joy ... James 1:4 Ephesians 1:17 James 1:5 3:17 James 1:9,10 - High and Low Positions: See Joseph Genesis 45:4ff; BPR- Bipolar reversal James 1:11 the brief life cycle of man: Psalm 61:9 & Psalm 37:1,2 James 1:12 Explicit Promise: Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. James 1:13 Testing Deuteronomy 8:2 James 1:16 Deception: Patterns of Sin Every Sin Happens Twice: in the desires in the flesh Predictable pattern: Ephesians 4:17-19; Psalm 7:14 Deception: By others : Ephesians 5:6; 2 Timothy 3:13; 2 John 7 Self Deception : Galatians 6:3- think more of yourself than you should ; 1 Corinthians 3:18- become as fools ; 1 John 1:8- if we claim no sin ; Deuteronomy 9:6 notes By ignoring principles : Galatians 6:7- sowing and reaping ; 1 Corinthians 6:9- wicked won't inherit the kingdom of God ; 1 Corinthians 15:33- bad company corrupts good character The Way Out : 1 Corinthians 10:13; See also on Hypocrisy: 2 Chronicles 7:23 James 1:18 Phil 2:12ff, Eph 2:8-10: How to Win Friends and Influence People. John 1:13 True word Birthing word "action" word Saving word Freeing James 1:19- let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger v 26 bridle his tongue 2:1- Show no partiality 2:8- Love your neighbor as yourself 2:13- Mercy Triumphs over judgment 4:11- Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one whose speaks against a brother or judges his brother speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if your judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge. There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? (see notes) 5:4- Behold the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields which you kept back by fraud, are crying out against you, and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. 5:7- Be patient 5:12- Let you yes be yes and you no be no James 1:21 Implanted word: Hebrews 4:12; God the Gardener - Isaiah 27 and John 15. James 1:22ff Hearing and doing: 1 John 3:8; James 2:14; Psalm 18:25,26 James 1:25 Perfect law that gives freedom: Galatians 5:1. Law of liberty-- this is to (see verse 1) primarily a Jewish audience James 1:27 Pure Religion: 1 Timothy 5:4; 1 Timothy 5:4; (do a search through rest of notes); Jeremiah 7:6; 22:3
James	2	Anti-culture and anti-society. i.e. poor preference over rich, but not partiality type preference, but appeal to "real" ness reference to Psalms (at end of book) mention of birth, we are firstfruits <through the word of truth> salvific word keep yourselves from being polluted by the world (like Acts 2) wisdom is from heaven. addressing the era of freedom in light of coming out of a legal binding, familiarity with the royal law. Faith vs Works is a freedom argument that "legal people" can't have James 2:1- MSG: Christ-originated faith James 2:1-7 Seating and the kingdom. Luke 14:7-11; Proverbs 25:7 -- to not show partiality to the rich was very counter-cultural, anti-society i.e. A terrible mistake for people whose interest is to climb the socio-economic ladder James 2:4 Discrimination: 4:11,12; Galatians 2:6; 1 Corinthians 11:27ff; Romans 2:11 ; Ephesians 2:15-16 James 2:8 this is like when Jesus said, "you have heard it said, but I say to you" James 2:9,10 Breaking the law: Matthew 22:37; Galatians 5:3; Romans 2:25 James 2:13 Mercy over judgment: Matthew 12:7; Bipolar reversal! BPR. Matthew 7:2 James 2:14-26 can his faith save him? 1:22, 2:22. Faith vs. Works is a freedom argument that people under law are not at liberty to have. 15-17- 1 John 3:17 cf Hebrews 9:14- "dead works" James 2:19 See Luke 4:34 ; 2 Kings 17:33 James 2:22 Faith and actions working together : Galatians 5:6 James 2:24 you see that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone Habbakuk 2:4 James 2:17 MSG God talk without God-acts is outrageous nonsense James 2:20-26- MSG: Do you suppose for a minute that you can cut faith and works in two and not end up with a corpse in your hands? ... The very moment you separate body and spirit, you end up with a corpse. Separate faith and works and you get the same thing: a corpse.
James	3	Wisdom from heaven peacemakers- harvest of righteousness-- // to Galatians 6 James 3:1-12 The Tongue: See also the suite from Psalms: Psalm 15:4b; Psalm 12:2-4; Psalm 17:3b; ; Proverbs 25:6&7. Proverbs offers practical applications for tongue training. (like 12ff) James 3:1 Wisdom that comes from Heaven: Galatians 5- like the fruits of the spirit James 3:4 Psalm 131:3, 4 James 3:13-16- MSG: I's the way you live not the way you talk that counts. James 3:17-18 Galatians 6:8, 1:5 James 3:18 Isaiah 32:17
James	4	Spirit Within us : internal motives, your pleasures, shadowing 1:16's deception, internal battles, intent, friend of world versus enemy of God (twice?) If you know good you ought to do and don't do it, it is sin James 4:1 I Corinthians 3:3; Psalm 46:10; 140:1-3; internal passions cause wars, fights We may envy things we can't see--- his metabolism, her genes. They are really spiritual wars, not physical ones. If my envy stops, the battle turns peace. James 4:3 Hebrews 12:10 James 4:4-6- Willing humble versus willful proud MSG: all you'll have to show for it is a fatter than usual corpse. James 4:5 Jealous God--Over the little seed of pride that makes us feel so big as if we are "god" enough to run our own lives. A humble heart knows his God. He makes His Spirit dwell within us. James 4:6 God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble: Luke 18:14; 1 Peter 5:5-7 James 4:7 Path of best resistance submit to God resist the devil Come near to God- Matthew 4:11; friend of the world = enemy of God Spiritual Warfare James 4:11 1A- no evil speak. James 4:12 See Isaiah 33:22, Romans 14:10-12; Matthew 7:1ff James 4:13-17 Short life, all in God's hands; Psalm 61:9; Psalm 39:5; Psalm 144:4; Acts 18:20; (v 17) Romans 14:23 James 4:15 See Psalm 90! James 4:17 Sin is not doing what we know is good Romans 14:23
James	5	Summation of Job = God is good in the end despite our earthly trials James 5:4 Workers crying out against you : Romans 2:24; 2 Corinthians 9:12: This passage is personally significant to me in the morphing of a theology that I learned in my fellowship growing up: acappella singing in worship being the only "acceptable" form of music in the church. That is, that all instrumental praise was sinful, and many believe that it is a "salvation issue," ensuring a ticket to hell for those who participate in it. I read James and a similar passage in one of the major prophets around the time when it hit me that there were people "of God" who were singing praise with instruments and who was I to condemn them? Since that revelation, I went from believing a sort of "don't ask, don't tell" policy to being a music director for a prison ministry with guitar accompaniment. James 5:6 passive resistance James 5:9 1A- no grumble. James 5:11 the outcome from the Lord; God is good despite the trials. MSG: God cares, cares right down to the last detail. James 5:12 do not swear, yes ect yes, nyet ect nyet: 2 Corinthians 1:15-24 James 5:13 Proverbs 25:20 James 5:16 1A- Confession/prayer: Psalm 18; Psalm 103; Matthew 3:6, 7:7; John 9:31; Acts 19:18; Hebrews 12:13; 1 Peter 2:24; Proverbs 28:13 James 5:20 Cover a multitude of sins : Romans 11:14; 1 Peter 4:8; Proverbs 10:12
1 Peter	1	The reason to believe is the objective, not the first step 1 Peter Stimulate Wholesome Thinking: 2 Peter 3:1 1 Peter 1 The bible contains: Foresight 20 Hindsight 12 Oversight 22; 2:25 Purification through the word Soul v 22 Body Mind Incorruptible Seed: Compare with 1 Corinthians 15 Link with Comparing Peter and John 1 Peter John 21:18-19 Acts 4:11 Peter's theme: The Living Building Look for Evidence that Peter was given the Keys to the Kingdom Note: In Russian Bibles, Peter, James and John's writings come before Paul's epistles following Acts. (Acts, James, I & 2 Peter, 1, 2, 3 John) 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice : Romans 5:2; James 1:2; 1 Peter 4:12, 5:10 1:7 genuineness of your faith, more valuable than gold : Psalm 19:10; Psalm 12:6; 1 Corinthians 3:13. Romans 2 I Peter 1:8 Hebrews 11:1; 1 John 4:20 1:09 The goal of your faith: nash tsel; 2 Timothy 2:10; 1 Peter 1:10-12 Longing to see : Luke 10:24; Matthew 13:16,17; Matthew 17:3; The secret and hidden wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 2:7; The mystery was penetrated by a revelation so that grace would break through 1:13 Last Day 1:17 based on each one's work Romans 2:6 1:21 "I was there!" 1:22 1A- love 1:23 Word=imperishable seed. James 1:18 1:24 Isaiah 51:12 1:25 word of the Lord endures forever; Psalm 37:2
1 Peter	2	1 Peter 2 Oh to be child-- purity hunger need for care growth fresh minds to learn a new way 1:02:02 Spiritual milk: Hebrews 5:11- 6:3; 1 Corinthians 3:2 1 Peter 2:4-9 On Christ the Solid Rock Living Stone: life giving, not dead. A foundation. Stumbling Block- Some can't see the buidling for the city 1:02:05 Romans 12:1 1:02:08 The message they were destined for : Luke 7:30; Ephesians 1:11; I Corinthians 9:19 I Peter 2:9-10 The Power of worship to Witness See Numbers 23:9 1:02:09 Chosen Generation (20 manifest in these last times) Royal priesthood Holy Nation His Own Special People Isaiah 61:6; Colossians 1:12, Phil 3:20 2:5 you are part of a spiritual house 2:8 an unchosen destiny 2:10 Hosea 2:23; 1 Corinthians 1:28; Romans 9:26 ; bipolar reversal 2:11 Reputation : 1 Peter 3:16; 2 Peter 2:2; 1 Timothy 5:12 2:12 1 Peter 3:1; Romans 9 2:13 Romans 13 2:16 Galatians 5:1; 1 Peter 2:18 I Cor 9:19 2:21 John 13:15; 2 Timothy 3:12; 1 John 2:6 2:22 2:05:21 2:23 just judge; Romans 1:32; continual entrusting 2:25 The shepherd and overseer of your souls : 2 Corinthians 5;21; John 10; John 21:15ff; Mark 6
1 Peter	3	3:01 Won over: 1 Corinthians 7:16, 9:19 1 Peter 3:3-6 Hidden beauty: see Ezekiel 16:15 3:04 valuable in God's eyes: gentle and quiet spirit 3:06 1:04:18 3:07 co-heirs, grace of life, prayers : 1 Peter 4:7; Titus 2:5 3:10-12- Psalm 34- the door still seems to be open to you if you are BROKEN HEARTED and/or CRUSHED IN SPIRIT 3:15 In your hearts, set apart Christ as Lord : Matthew 18:35- forgive them 2 Corinthians 6:11- open wide your hearts Ephesians 1:18- enlighten the eyes of your heart 2 Thessalonians 2:17-encourage your hearts 2 Thessalonians 3:5- Lord directs your hearts Colossians 3:1- set your hearts on things above 1 John 3:19-21- set your hearts at rest; hearts condemn us; God is greater than our hearts James 1:2- do not condemn us and we have confidence 3:17 God's will: cf 4:2, 19; 5:2; suffering suite:; "myth busters" 3:18 Righteousness: 2 Corinthians 5:21 3:19 Psalm 88- desperation of the prisoner 3:20 Noah: 2 Peter 2:5
1 Peter	4	1 Peter 4:1-2- MSG: Since Jesus went through everything you're going through and more, learn to think like him. Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old sinful habit of always expecting to get your own way. Then you'll be able to live out your days free to pursue what God wants instead of being tyrannized by what you want. 4:01 Suffered in the body; Done with sin: Philippians 2:5; 2 Corinthians 1 4:03 Used to be's : Galatians 2:20; 1 Corinthians 6:11 4:05 Give account , (accountability) : Hebrews 4:13; Romans 2:1-16 4:06 The two worlds 4:07 The end of all things is near: 3:7 1 Peter 4:7-11 MSG: Love each other as if life depended on it. I Peter 4:8 James 5:20, and 1:22; Proverbs 10:12 I Peter 4:9 2 John 2:6 & 38 I Peter 4:10 Romans 12:5-10 4:11 To him be the glory: Ephesians 4; 1 Corinthians 12; God supplied you with strengths designed to glorify him 4:12 Suffering : 2 Corinthians ; Acts 5:41; Acts 11:26; Acts 26:28 1 Peter 4:13-14 Glory revelation/Spirit of glory 4:17 House of God 4:18 Hard to be saved? : 1 Corinthians 15:3; Philippians 1:27 4:19 Continue to do good: 2 Timothy 3:12 MSG: So if you find life difficult because you're doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he's doing, and he'll keep on doing it.
1 Peter	5	1 Peter 5 "Feed my sheep" -- Jesus Ezekiel 34 even calls us "human sheep of my pasture" 5:02 Isaiah 56:11 5:03 Lording it over: 2 Corinthians 1:24; Romans 2:10 5:05 Opposed the proud, Gives grace to the humble : Luke 18:14; James 4;10 5:08 The roaming lion: 1 John 5:19
2 Peter	1	2 Peter When I consider God's vastness and his involvement in man's life, I need a reminder REMINDER--Stimulate Wholesome Thinking: 2 Peter 3:1 1:01 Equality of faith: through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ 2 Corinthians 5:21 = equal privilege 1 John 1:3,4 MSG: I Simon Peter, am a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ. I write this to you whose experience with God is as life-changing as ours, all due to our God's straight dealing and the intervention of our God and Savior Jesus Christ. 1:03 Everything we need : 1 Timothy 6:17; I John 2:20 1:04 Very Great and Precious Promises : Romans 4:16; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Galatians 3:15-25, 4:28; Hebrews 8:6 1:04 Escape the corruption of the world caused by evil desires : James1:14; James 4:1 1:08 Qualities in increasing measure: 1 Corinthians 3:18; 2 Corinthians 3 principle 1:09 the past life (part one ) 1:10 Make your calling and election sure: 1 Peter 3:15;Ephesians 1:11; cf Romans 11:29- irrevocable 1:11 Rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (ESV) For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly supplied to you.(HCSB) Hebrews 12:28 1:15 Peter surely remembered. Nature of the new covenant-- it is both oral and written and relationship oriented: MSG: And so I am especially eager that you have all this down in black and white so that after I die, you'll have it for ready reference. 1:16 Eyewitness testimony "I was THERE, dude": myths: 1 Timothy 1:4 1:18 an even more sure witness 1:21 Acts 1:16; Prophecy Test Deuteronomy 18
2 Peter	2	2:01 False witnesses : Historical precedence of false prophets. The whole chapter is filled with powerful words like: destruction, sensuality, blasphemed, greed, exploit, false words, condemnation, idle, destruction, hell, gloomy darkness, ungodly, condemned, extinction, wicked, tormenting, lawless, punishment, indulge in the lust of defiling passion, despise authority, bold and willful, blaspheme, revel, blots, blemishes, deceptions, adultery, insatiable for sin, accursed children, gone astray, the way of Balaam, wrongdoing, transgression, speaking loud boasts of folly, sensual passions of the flesh, slaves of corruption, dog vomit, sow, mire See Ezekiel 13 2:04 Angels: sinned 2:05 Noah1 Peter 3:20 2:14 The opposite of discipleship to Christ; Luke 6:40; 1 Corinthians 15:34 2:15 loved the wages of unrighteousness: Romans 4:4 2 Peter 2:19-21 Prophetic word Hebrews 1 2:20 Truth: Whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved.
2 Peter	3	2 Peter 3:1ff Day of the Lord two worlds- v. 4 sustaining word- 5 & 6 Psalm 28:5; Acts 3:21; 1 Corinthians 15:24; 1 Thessalonians 4:16 3:07 In words of Deuteronomy 7:26, things of this world are "devoted to destruction" 3:08 Psalm 91:4 3:09 Praise Him for Patience--it usually takes at least a lifetime for him to do a good work in lives; Repentance: like God's kindness. 1 Timothy 2:4 3:10 Universal Bow (Philippians) / great reveal (Hebrews). Joel 1:15; Luke 18:38; 1 Thessalonians 5:4 3:13 NEW HEAVEN AND NEW EARTH Matthew 19:28,29; Isaiah 65:17ff (esp. 22) Green God. Where Righteousness dwells: Zephaniah 3:8 ; I John 3:2- mystery of what will be. 2 Corinthians 5:16ff how we see Him, House of God. 3:14 Making every effort 1 Corinthians 15:24 3:15 Lord's patience: leads to repentance, leads to salvation. Romans 2:4
Jude	1	All kinds of references, weird even. Jude 4- replacement of grace is "license" which does away with Jesus. Jude 15- John 16:8 20,21- Holy spirit prayer- Ephesians 6:18

New Testament: Pastoral Epistles

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Book	Chapter	Notes
1 Thessalonians	1	This book is so close to the end of the Bible, but chronologically, it is the second book of Paul's 13 total. It seems to take a back seat to the great doctrinal books like Romans. But what is here is Christ is coming back that urgency in the early church. Reputation based on imitation the coming wrath (acts 2) Holy Spirit we're waiting on Jesus Paul's second book written ... though not as "deep" in theology like a lot of people like (Romans) the message here is "Christ is coming back"-- the urgency of the early church 1 Thessalonians Theme : Heard a good report 1 Thessalonians 1:1 & 2:6 Other apostles. 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5- God "put his hand on you for something special" MSG I Thessalonians 1:4 See 2:12 1:5 not in word only, but in power; 1 John 3:18; 1 Corinthians 4:20; 1 Corinthians 11:1 1:6- IMITATION 1 Thessalonians 1:7-10- MSG: Your lives are echoing the Master's Word. We don't even have to say anything anymore ... you're the message! 1:8 so we don't need to say anything Proclaim the gospel wherever you go... use words only when necessary-- Francis of Assisi 1:10- we are WAITing on Jesus see also 3:13 with His people. 4:13 through 5
1 Thessalonians	2	You are our glory and joy shared our lives worked 2:2 were emboldened by our God to speak the gospel of God to you in spite of great opposition 2:4- see also Hebrews 3:8 2:6 we didn't seek glory from people, either from you or from others; BPR- Bipolar reversal 2:9- VOCATIONAL MINISTERS -- night and day worked 2:9, prayed 3:10 2:10 God as witness Psalm 40:9; 2 Corinthians 1:23 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Love one another Aspire to live quietly Mind your own affairs Work with your own hands Live dependent on no one 2:12 walk worthy of God I John 2:6 who calls Romans 8:30 glory- Colossians 3:4 1 Thessalonians 2:13- MSG: God himself at work in you believers! 2:14 imitators- 1 Corinthians 11:1 Judea- Acts 28:21 2:19 Boasting 1 Corinthians 3:5ff 2:20 you are our glory and joy 1 Corinthians 11:7
1 Thessalonians	3	supply what is lacking in your faith Jesus is coming back with his holy ones Loveflow for church, everybody else There is more "will of God" to go. The faith is not an event (church service) as much as it is a PROCESS (for example) 3:10- what is lacking in your faith? 3:2 Dual establishment the teachings that come from those who bring the gospel AND 11-13 that which comes from God Himself (also 4:9) 3:10 vera rastyot; 3:12 1A. increase and overflow with love Ephesians 3:14-21; God both 1- tests (2:4) and 2- establishes hearts. James 1:14- "testing" and "tempting" are two different things 3:13 Colossians 3:4
1 Thessalonians	4	watch me now ... the new testament scriptures are not the gospel itself work with your hands: respect from the outsiders, financial independence 4:4 possess your own vessel 2 Corinthians 4:7ff 4:6 financial term used for spiritual debt 4:9 1A- love. 1 John 2:20, 27; Romans 15:14 "taught by God" - see John 6:45 I Thessalonians 4:18 cv 5:11 But ... 2 Thessalonians (esp. 1:10 Reveal) MSG: You're God-taught in these matters. 4:11-12 "work with your hands" two reasons Respect from outsiders Financial non-dependence Note that some people had been quitting work because of Christ's imminent coming 4:13 Carol Pinczuk had this read at Rich's funeral1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 ESCAHATOLOGY- -- a discourse of hope Matthew 24:30, 31; Mark 13:27; Acts 1:11; 1 Corinthians 15:24ff; Colossians 3:1-4; 2 Peter 3:1-10 4:18 1A- encourage.
1 Thessalonians	5	5:1 Day of the Lord "they" don't know-- (2 Thessalonians 2:3 Acts 1:7 5:4 2 Peter 3:10; Col 1:12-33 5:6 stay awake I Thessalonians 5:8 Ephesians 6:10ff 5:9 Romans 2:6-8 5:11 1A- encourge, build up. 4:18 1 Thessalonians 5:12 ff list 5:20 don't despise prophecies 1 Corinthians 14; 1 Timothy 1:18, 4:14 5:21 test all things 1 John 4:1 I Thessalonians 5:24 The Lord is Faithful: Romans 3:3
2 Thessalonians	1	2 Thessalonians Christian living is open source, every act prompted by faith. "work" was all in light of Christ's return God is just & everything will work out Hell-- not only punishment for the wicked but hope for delivery from wicked and evil. Are you wicked and evil? Are you an oppressor? Are you on the side of justice and right? 1:4 James 1:23 1:05 Kingdom of God: counted worthy; v 11 1:06 Romans 12:19 1:07 Timing : I timothy 6:15 1:08 See 2:10; Psalm 73:27; Romans 10:16; Ephesians 5:6 1:10 Reveal 1:11 Romans 1:24 worthy: v 5 ; every work of faith by His power 1:12 BPR bipolar reversal; Psalm 29
2 Thessalonians	2	* Despite the lawless one, Christ holds and withholds authority and power according to his glory coming "May he strengthen you in every good deed and word(k) MSG calls him the "Anarchist" 2 Thessalonians 2 talk of great harvest 2:03 don't let anyone deceive you 1 Thessalonians 5 and also James suite of deception 2:8- Christ is still in control 2:09 False signs and wonders 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12- MSG: God rubs their noses in it (Cross reference with Ezekiel's God giving them over) 2:11 Sends them a strong delusion.; God also Gave them up ... See Romans 1; and 11:32 2:13 Ephesians 4, cf. 1:1-6 2 Thessalonians 2:15-17- duality of method-- 1-Real in person 2-by letter. God put a fresh heart in you. <origin> 2 Timothy 2:15 "concentrate on doing your best for God""laying out the truth plain and simple" 2:17 1 Corinthians 4:20; 1 John 3:8 every good work and word
2 Thessalonians	3	Revisiting work 2 Thessalonians 3 Workingman's Meditation (global market Jesus) 2-3- wicked men, we can escape, but the evil one will never leave us alone. So God firms us up and guards. Two distinct tactics ... especially when you don't think you'll ever get away! 4- gather up your confidences.; Obey the higher callings, not just your boss-man 6- idleness is not a cue for the spiritually productive 3:3 The Lord is Faithful: Romans 3:3. MSG: I'm finding that not all "believers" are believers. 3:4 Confidence 3:5 Ephesians 3; heart 3:7 imitate 1 Corinthians 11:1 imitation 3:9- MSG:contagious diligence 3:12 Do your work quietly and earn your own living 3:13 do not grow weary in doing good Galatians 6:9 3:15 don't treat him as an enemy, but warn him as a brothe 1 Corinthians 5:1-5; Matthew 18; 1 Timothy 1:20 3:17 Paul's signature Ephesians and 1 Corinthians
1 Timothy	1	Where Faith Meets Sight: No one can know of another's pure heart, good conscience, or sincere faith until they are revealed by loving actions. 1 Timothy 1:5 There are different aspects of the word "faith" see notes in Galatians 3 Faith and Good works THEME 1:5- the aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. (1:13) ignorantly and in unbelief 1:19- holding faith and a good conscience , their faith 2:4- the truth 2:7- knowledge of the truth 2:10- good works 2:15- faith and love and holiness, with self-control 3:9- hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience 3:13- deacons commendation 4:3- believe and know the truth 4:6- words of the faith, good doctrine that you have followed 4:9- because we have our hope set on the living God who is the Savior of all people, especially those who believe 4:11-16 5:4- show godliness(linked with 6:3) 5:8- denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever (those who neglect taking care of their people) 5:10- good works 5:12- former faith 5:25- good works are conspicuous 6:12- good fight of the faith 6:21- the faith Timothy : 1 Corinthians 4:16; 16:10; Philippians 1:1; 2:19ff, 22 ; 1 Thessalonians 3:2, 6-10 1 Timothy 1:2- Child of the faith : 1 Corinthians 4:17 1 Timothy 1:3 4:7; 2 Timothy 2:23; 2 Peter 1:11 MSG: people have been introducing fantasy stories and fanciful family trees that digress into silliness instead of pulling people back into the center, deepening faith and obedience. I Timothy 1:5 ù à Ü µ ª å: Three fold balance (see the chart above) 1 Timothy 1:9 Lawful usage of law. Who is the Law for? I used to think it was for "other people" until I realized how many of these sins in my past: Luke 14:24 1 Timothy 1:10 6:3 1 Timothy 1:11 1 Corinthians 4:17; Deuteronomy 32:36 1 Timothy 1:13-16 Was Is Faithful enabled you can use your past personality in the kingdom thankful Blasphemer appointed to service- faithful Persecutor obtained by mercy Injurious covered with Grace Ignorant faith and love in Christ Jesus Unbelieving the reason Christ came to save the world chief of sinners an example of Christ's longsuffering a sinner believing, eternal life 1 Timothy 1:13 unbelief is the opposite of faith 1 Timothy 1:16 example : 1 Corinthians 11:1; & 4:11; patience: because He is with me. Christ in me Evidence of his mercy/patience Power in me Ephesians 3:20 1 Timothy 1:18 prophecies 4:14
1 Timothy	2	1 Timothy 2:1-8 Serge "First of all, pray" 1 Timothy 2:2 for kings Romans 13:1-7 1 Timothy 2:3-4 this is good and it pleases God our Savior who wants everyone to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth Pleasing God is our will and everyone to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth is God's will cf 5:4 2 Peter 3:9 1 Timothy 2:8 I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands 1 Timothy 2:8 1 Timothy 2:10 Ephesians 2:10 & theme of Timothy and TItus 1 Timothy 2:12 1 Corinthians 11 1 Timothy 2:14 Romans 5:12ff
1 Timothy	3	1 Timothy 3:1 Elders : Acts 6; Acts 14:23; 20:28; 1 Peter 5:1ff 1 Timothy 3:2-4 More character: 2 Timothy 2:24-25 1 Timothy 3:7 Good reputation with outsiders: Colossians 4:4 ; 1 Peter 2:12; Disgrace/snare of the devil- (as simple as dis/no grace?) 2 Timothy 2:26, see Esau Hebrews 11 1 Timothy 3:4 House of God 1 Timothy 3:13- God's reputation through us as in 1:16 1 Timothy 3:16 (and 9) Mystery of godliness : Revealed to children Deuteronomy 29:29- Secret things of God. Psalm 78:2 Isaiah 6:9 Matthew 11:25, 13:35 & 11-17 Luke 4:14-30, 8:10 Romans 16:25 1 Corinthians 4:1- Christ entrusted with the secret things of God Ephesians 3- Mystery of Christ Colossians 1:27, 2:3- Christ, the Mystery of God justified in the Spirit- Psalm 4:1
1 Timothy	4	1 Timothy 4:1 Special communicae - spirit/later times 1 Timothy 4:2 seared conscience Ephesians 4 1 Timothy 4:4 everything created by God is good, and nothing should be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving Acts 10:15 1 Timothy 4:5-6 food/verb connection: sanctified and nourished WORD 1 Timothy 4:7 silly myths 1:3 MSG: Silly stories that get dressed up as religion. 1 Timothy 4:8 3 John 2 1 Timothy 4:9 Jesus is the Savior whether you believe it or not Isaiah 44:22 See also: Nature's Rules (God's Garden); Agricultural teachings of Jesus; Romans 2; Unseen things ... something to it; Love and Beauty (explain that); Love of God; misseo Dei 1 Timothy 4:10 John 1:9, cf 6:13- Universal bow, universal blessings (righteous rain), universal Savior--whether they like it or not (world) 1 Timothy 4:12 1 peter 2:12 1 Timothy 4:14 the gift that is in you, it was given to you through prophecy, with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. Acts 6:6; 1 Timothy 5:22; 2 Timothy 1:6 1 Timothy 4:16 Philippians 2:12
1 Timothy	5	1 Timothy 5:4 practicing religion James 1:27 for this pleases God : 2:3 1 Timothy 5:6 Philippians 2:6 1 Timothy 5:8 Denying faith = here with not providing for relatives (spirit of Christ) 1 Timothy 5:7 the watchman 1 Timothy 5:9 the official support list 1 Timothy 5:14 give the adversary no opportunity Matthew 4 1 Timothy 5:17 "Direct the affairs " 1 Timothy 5:19ff conflict resolution suite 21- Romans 2:11-- nothing out of favoritism 22- don't share in the sins of others 24-25- Reveal -- no secrets 1 Timothy 5:25- conspicuous good works are like the city set on a hill, like the salt and light and not doing thing (motivated by) to be seen but rather that the Father may be glorified
1 Timothy	6	6:1-2 Interpersonal relationships 2- as to Christ: Matthew 25; Ephesians 6:5; Titus 2:9 1 Timothy 6:1 God's reputation through believers? (see Romans 9, 11:15) The name. 1 Timothy 6:3 sound teaching : WORDS: teaching that accords ... 1:3 1 Timothy 6:3 & 6:5- godliness defined here as Giving Taking care of your family Also verse 8 adds that if you don't do this, you Deny the faith Worse than an unbeliever 1 Timothy 6:4 conceited (pride), sick interest... [debating] 1 Timothy 6:5-10 Principles of wealth See also 6:16-18. What godliness is not. 1 Timothy 6:11 ot kuda? e kuda? 1 Timothy 6:12 & 13 called : confession: espovedovat Phil 3:12; see "confession" in Hebrews I Timothy 6:15 "That day": his own time: Acts 1:7 ; 2 Timothy 4:1-8; Hebrews 9:26; Hebrews 10:25 1 Timothy 6:16 the only One who has immortality 1 Timothy 6:20 Deposit: see also 2 Timothy 1:12-14
2 Timothy	1	All of Paul's letters open up with prayer dedications to the people. Suffering theme: 2 Timothy 3:12 (and notes) 1:8, 16 2:3, 9 2 Timothy 1:1 Life that is in Christ 2 Timothy 1:3 Hebrews 9; A promised life: ancestors reference-- subtle tie to Christian faith and to Jewish practice. 2 Timothy 1:4 Acts 19:6 2 Timothy 1:5, 14 In-dwelling: v. 5- faith; v14 - Holy spirit, the good deposit. 2 Timothy 1:6 keep ablaze the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands 1 Timothy 4:14 ; 5:22; Acts 8 2 Timothy 1:8 Romans 1:16- gospel the power of God \ Suffering for the gospel -- cf 12 & 2:3. Sounds like Jesus MSG: it was all his idea ... but we know it now! 2 Timothy 1:9 Ephesians 2:8-10; Titus 1:2, 3:5 2 Timothy 1:10 life and light 2 Timothy 1:8-10- MSG: It was all his idea. When we read about the apostles, we're reading about wonderful pioneering work. Way before nations chose Christianity or something else--or nothing else-- as their national religion. We work against AND also work with all the heritage- or infamy that other CHrist-ians have left behind. Systems have been passed along-- sometimes doing wonderful works and sometimes promoting complicated "in-crowd" rituals. 2 Timothy 1:14 Romans 4:11
2 Timothy	2	2 Timothy 2:1- grace in Christ. Just like in Ephesians, which is rife with "In Christ"s-- this phrase is not an abstract talking about a dead guy, but the real & living Christ that is here at our usage because we are in Christ's body. 2 Timothy 2:2 Leadership Training: passing it along to others. He says this in light of his legacy: 4:6 ; Romans 1:17 2 Timothy 2:4-5 2 Corinthians 9:24 ff 2 Timothy 2:7 John 6:45; Lord gives understanding. Proverbs 2:6 2 Timothy 2:8 I Corinthians 15:4 2 Timothy 2:9 The Word of God is not bound! Acts 19:20, Hebrews 4:12, Scriptures: 3:14-17. 3:15- Word of Truth 2 Timothy 2:10 1 Peter 1:9 2 Timothy 2:11-13- Shades of Psalm 18:25 2 Timothy 2:13 The Lord is Faithful- Romans 3:3 sound teaching: see also 2:15; 4:2, Titus 2:1, 7, 8, 10 quarrels are about words 2 Timothy 2:17 Diseased reference for the "body" of Christ 2 Timothy 2:14- verse 23. As key to why it's all about faithfulness and not just law keeping. Why would we ever think differently? Law keeping is so cold, impersonal and faithfulness is so based upon ... God and his faithfulness, never-ending love. Against: 1- pious nitpicking and 2- Pious talk that is only talk. 3- If words are not backed up by a godly life, (words) accumulate as poison in the soul. 2 Timothy 2:19 Matthew 10:32; Acts 2:19 2 Timothy 2:21 good work: Is a life that is chosen for you, the path of wisdom the core fruit of faith. Ephesians 2:10; 2 Timothy 3:17; Titus 1:16; 2:7; 2:14; 3:1; 3:8; 3:14 but Titus 3:5 Being Kind Teaching Enduring evil (see chapter 3) Gentle connection The life of a servant= GOD granting (active verb) repentance. Leading to a knowledge of truth. It seems we may have gotten this process backwards by thinking we must start by convincing, coercing, the truth and it being rejected if not readily accepted. That's not the way. God does the leading towards repentance. John 16:8-11 2 Timothy 2:23 ignorant disputes breed quarrels 1 Timothy 1:4 and James 4 2 Timothy 2:24-25 Evil sometimes must be patiently endured. Correction is with gentleness--it says right there.
2 Timothy	3	2 Timothy 3:2-5 list (evil to endure) 2 Timothy 3:5 form of religion: James 1:27 Danger Church!! 2 Timothy 3:10 Imitation (imitation/information suite) 2 Timothy 3:12 Suffering John 16:2-3; 1 Corinthians 11:32 ; 2 Corinthians 2; 2 Corinthians 11:16ff; Philippians 1:29, 3:10; Colossians 1:24; Hebrews 12:6; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 Peter 4:19 (see also Hebrews 12) Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. It's not so much a casual statement. Bonhoeffer said, "When Jesus calls a man, he bids him come and die." Not very sexy. Not at all. It seems we dress it up awfully nice and take it to church on Sundays-- oh no-- I'm sorry-- it is US who dress up nice and take ourselves to church on Sundays, but suffering? We leave it alone. We have preserved our faith for sacred halls of sanctuaries and thereby don't live risky enough to put our butts on the line for righteous living or even speaking out for Jesus. Suffering is fundamental to gospel living as the imitation of Jesus' death, burial and resurrection in our baptism. The imitation of CHrist in the church needs revival to holistic Christ-like living, which includes suffering for His name. (Matthew 5:10-12, Isaiah 38:17-20) 2 Timothy 3:13 Deception suite 2 Timothy 3:16 Not just a matter of INSPIRATION, but PROCLAMATION. (body-based covenant)
2 Timothy	4	2 Timothy 4:2 See Mark 2:2 ; Roman 10:14--How shall you hear without interpretation? MSG: Don't ever quit. Keep it simple. 2 Timothy 4:3- MSG: spiritual junk food 2 Timothy 4:5 All the duties of your ministry Colossians 4:17 2 Timothy 4:6 Drink offering Numbers 15:1-2, 28:7,24; Jeremiah 32:29; Philippians 2:17, 1:23 2 Timothy 4:19 House church 2 Timothy 4:7 THE FAITH: differing definitions, like WORD and GOSPEL
Titus	1	FAITH theme in Titus: 1:1- the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth which accords with godliness 1:4- common faith 1:9- trustworthy word 1:13- sound in the faith 1:16- profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work. 2:1- sound doctrine 2:7- be a model 2:10- all good faith 2:11- salvation for all people 2:14- zealous for all good works 3:1- EVERY GOOD WORK 3:8- be careful to devote themselves to good works 3:14- let our people learn to devote themselves to good works so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful MSG "Life without end" sounds so much less religiousy than "eternal life"-- face it, some phrases have lost their potency to their over-use and abuse (just like C.S. Lewis stated in the intro of Mere Christianity about the word "Christian" even back in the 40's.) Titus 2 Corinthians 7:13 ff; 8:16-23; 12:18; Galatians 2:1,3; common faith: 1 Corinthians 4:15-17 Titus 1:1- 1 Timothy 5:4 Titus 1:4- paternal language Like 1 Timothy 1:2, Philippians 2:22 Titus 1:9- duality of the "sword" 1- build up 2- tear down Cross reference 1:10-16 "Everything" to Psalm 18:25 Titus 1:14 What myths? Like Jesus' body being stolen? Titus 1:15 Need for holistic purity--To the pure, all things are pure, but to the defiled, and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their minds and their consciences are defiled. (Self-defined God see Psalm 18:25-26) Paul's A clear conscience does not make me innocent. See also Hebrews 8-10 Titus 1:16 profess to know God but they deny Him by their power: 1 John 3:18
Titus	2	Titus 2:5 WORD- connection to relationships; connection with wife's behavior and the word of God being reviled! 1 Peter 3:7 Titus 2:9 submissive to masters: Ephesians 6:5 Titus 2:10 slave behavior also "dresses" the doctrine of God Peterson (MSG) uses the term "petty thievery"-- reminds me of the collective farms in the SSR, when they didn't feel right unless they had stolen something by the end of the day. Titus 2:11-14- MSG: this new life is starting right now. Titus 2:14 God's People: God's purpose
Titus	3	Titus 3:1-8 A great change has taken place in us! All good that we do is from the change God enacts in our hearts. We were once ... "bad" ... fill in the blankety blanks! And notice verse 8: These things are excellent and profitable for people. WHO IS YOUR RELIGION GOOD FOR? If it is only good for you ... If it is only good for your favorite people ... If it is only good for your church ... Then something is wrong and it may not be good for anyone. For Christianity to be valid--genuine--it must be also good for everyone, not just its adherents. Titus 3:3-8- MSG: IT wasn't so long ago that we ourselves were stupid and stubborn, dupes of sin, ordered every which way by our glands, going around with a chip on shoulder, hated and hating back. But when God ... stepped in, he saved us from all that. IT was all his doing, we had nothing to do with it. He gave us a good bath, and we came out of it new people, washed inside and out by the Holy Spirit. Our Savior Jesus poured out new life so generously. God's gift has restored our relationship with him and given us back our lives. And there's more life to come-- an eternity of life! You can count on this. Titus 3:5 Washing of rebirth by the Holy Spirit He saved us, not by works of righteousness that we had done but according to His mercy FROM, THROUGH, BY, THROUGH I Corinthians 13; John 1:14; Romans 10:3; 11:32 Titus 3:14 Hebrews 10:24-25; Hebrews 13:16
Philemon	1	Philemon was a ministry partner (1, 17, also 23 ) v. 2 Acts 5:42- House church Philemon 7- like 3 John 5-8, a direct connection to hospitality to love v. 9 For Love's sake; HCSB: on the basis of love 12- I am sending you my heart V18 not just a Christian plea, but a financial principle 20- Refresh my heart in Christ V 23 ministry team

New Testament: Prison Epistles

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Book	Chapter	Notes
Galatians	1	There were several churches in the Galatian region. Galatia is a region, not a city. The cities were Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe. These are the places where Paul got massive beat-downs. Then turned right back around and appointed elders here. NOTE: these bulleted points at the beginning of the chapters came from listening to the text, so they were auditory learning impressions Jesus changes the course of lives Revelation: not taught, but revealed. Revealed is special (in the vibe of Isaiah's seeing and hearing). Revealed Mysteries that were hidden even in the word For Paul or others? Paul taught his revelation, bragged in the Christ Present evil age-- see Acts 2. Not just the wispy dreamy afterlife. "grace" of the gospel of Christ is actually the mean of this gospel, "grace of Christ" Everybody in Christ has a former life "not something man made up" -- Not my idea-- God's idea. Galatians Previously visited by Paul Galatians 1:1- sets the tone for Paul's revealed "in Christ" 1:2- Paul was always accompanied Galatians Sum in 2:16; John 1:17- the law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ Galatians 1:4-5 rescue from this present evil age Acts 2:40 I'm ain't talking 'bout a pie in the sky that you good boys and girls get in the by and by But the strength to get by if you got the guts to try-- Rich Mullins, Bridge to Heaven in His Eyes Galatians 1:1-5 MSG: I'm God-Commissioned! Galatians 1:8 Another gospel: Deuteronomy 13:1-6 ; Jeremiah 2:11; 1 Corinthians 4:17; 2 Corinthians 11:4; Galatians 3:1; 5:7; 1 Timothy 1:3 This gospel is Christ's: It is exclusively Christ's gospel and salvation is exclusively through faith in the Christ, (vv. 1, 6, 11, 16) , by way of the Spirit, promised by God. MSG: variant message! It is not a minor variation, you know; it is completely other, an alien message, a no-message, a lie about God. Galatians 1:10 Pleasing cf 4:8; Romans 2:29; 6:16 Galatians 1:11 THIS IS GOD'S IDEA NOT MINE Galatians 1:12 revelation: coming from outside of one's self-- Christ being revealed inside one's self Galatians 1:13 Life # 1, first life Ephesians 4:22 Galatians 1:16 revealed His Son in me Galatians 1:17 Acts 9:20 Galatians 1:19 Other apostles: Acts 14:4, 14-- Barnabas (Acts 13:2); 1 Corinthians 9:2; James, an apostle, (not John's brother/Zebedee's son), Jesus' brother. The apostle "rules" Acts 1:22. Hebrews 3:1, Jesus is our apostle 2 Corinthians 8:23 in the greek. Phil 2:25 Epaphroditis Galatians 1:21 Tarsus to Cilicia--Syria is on the way Acts 9:30, 11:25
Galatians	2	God was at work in the ministry of Peter to the Jews and Paul to the Gentiles "in response to a revelation" Christ died for nothing something v 21 to give righteousness. Isaiah talks about God bringing the righteousness down to us Freedom from law systems The truth of the gospel is connected with Freedom Contrast Justified by Law: leads to vanity in light of Christ SIN: still doesn't hurt who Christ is. 14 years-- lotsa time has passed between Paul's conversion and his "writing ministry" Remembering the poor is central to the "working end" of the message of Christ the truth of the gospel involves table fellowshipping Galatians 2:6 no favoritism Romans 2:11; James 2:1-12 Galatians 2:7 The task of preaching the gospel to the Gentiles; Matthew 10:5 Galatians 2:8-9 grace of Christ IS the only gospel. It is freedom, it is by faith, it also includes ministry. God is at work through his people who administer his grace Galatians 2:9 Apostles : acknowledged the grace; I Corinthians 4:1 Galatians 2:12 Circumcision group; I Corinthians 7:17 Galatians 2:14 "truth of the gospel" is evidenced by table fellowship because of LOVE, not for religious party Galatians 2:15- MSG: We know very well we are not set right with God by rule-keeping but only through personal faith in Jesus Christ. Galatians 2:16 until Christ is formed in you; 5:4 (not in the written law) ESV: justified by works MSG: please God by self-improvement MSG: We believed in Jesus as the Messiah so that we might be set right before God by trusting the Messiah, not by trying to be good. Galatians 2:15-16- the law was ineffective to do what people thought it was for-- to make participants righteous people. The entire Jewish nation from Egypt to Christ are proof that it didn't work. Since Christ instituted the new, prophesied covenant, he BROKE THE LAW not by being an OUTLAW, but by being the heavenly AUTHORITY to do so, to initiate covenant. What if the new system that is being promoted over the old system might be found to have some of the same problems as the system we are already used to (old law)? For instance, you say that the law was broken to make people righteous, or morally correct, behaviorally aligned. But has the new covenant done a better job? (see also 6:1 about forgiveness in transgression) Part of the apostles' doctrine is to keep oneself unspotted from the world, to save ourselves from this corrupt generation. The new covenant address the deeper problems and deeper roots of sin. If the punitive results of sin are removed from the picture, it's not the total desired effect-- but maybe it is a shortcut to take, the emphasis of sin maintenance and re-focus on something more important? If one had to reduce the message of Christ to one word (whether considered a verb or noun) the word is LOVE. Sin is covert, but love is overt. Fear hides, but praise opens up. Sin management is dirty, uncomfortable, ugly. It is not the main purpose, not the main idea, not what CHrist wants to be know for, not the legacy he established for the way for the apostles or for the church. How we should err on the side of love! I can think of little tiny logistical arguments to retort any objections to LOVE, but I will stand with Jesus and know people will disagree, fire their disagreements and (if by grace) even crucify one another. Any amount of energy given toward sin management is taking energy away from what energy should be given to love. Galatians 2:17 Romans 6:1 Galatians 2:18 rebuild the things I tore down; Ephesians 2:14 Galatians 2:19- MSG: I tried keeping rules and working my head off to please God, and it didn't work. So I quit being a "law man" so that I could be God's man. Galatians 2:20 Romans 7:17; 1 Corinthians 15:31- I die everyday; 2 Corinthians 5:15- no longer live for themselves but for him who died & was raised; Galatians 4:19; Colossians 3:3- for you died and your life is now hidden with Christ in God 1 Peter 4:2- live the rest of the earthly life for the will of God May 24, 2007; At the Tres Dias #10, Wilson Burton shared this passage with me as a personal prayer/affirmation. Replace the personal pronouns with your name.
Galatians	3	Key Word: Faith: the righteous will live by ...;re God works among you miracles and gives his Spirit <believe what you heard> we receive the promise of the Spirit The Whole world is a prisoner to sin: Law to the Jews, Sin to world eyes: Jews portrayed as crucified ears: what you heard will: by human effort Galatians 3:1-6 Ears, Eyes, Will Galatians 3:1 False teaching ; 1:8, 5:7 Galatians 3:2 A picture of man's righteousness apart from Christ; See Isaiah 64:6 Galatians 3:5 Romans 10:14-17 Galatians 3:6 Romans 4:1ff; James 2:20-24 Galatians 3:8 Gospel in advance ; Scripture foresaw ; See Mark 1 Galatians 3:11 Romans 1:17 Galatians 3:11-12- MSG: Doing things for God is the opposite of entering into what God does for you. Galatians 3:13 2 Corinthians 5:21 Galatians 3:14 promise of the Spirit ; Romans 4:21 Galatians 3:16 Promises ; 2 Peter 1:4 Galatians 3:18 "Word" is established above the law Galatians 3:21 if law had been given that was able to give life, then righteousness would certainly be by the law The Chocolate cow argument Galatians 3:22 Romans 11:32; SIN IS A PRISON, the law simply pointed that out. Law's purpose was not to make people good, even though it is a side effect. IF (a big if) it was followed without being broken Galatians 3:22-23 With the LAW, it's either all or nothing--Paul argues "nothing" FAITH The system of grace coming through faith The things we believe in Christ, in the Bible The capacity of believing for all individuals Faith is all encompassing, it supersedes race, sex, status-- it becomes the measure of a person, the ace of all personal traits. It "works" for all people-- that is, it is not rendered useless or powerless once engaged within a person. Faith is a direct connection with God Himself; it does not require interpretation, from experts or professional administration or clergy. Galatians 3:25 Faith has come ; The promise being fulfilled; Hebrews 10:1; Romans 15:4; Romans 10:4- Christ is the end of the law Galatians 3:26 for you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus Galatians 3:27 United with Christ in baptism : Colossians 2:12; Romans 6:3,4; Romans 13:14 Galatians 3:27 Clothed : Luke 24:49; Colossians 3:12; 1 Peter 5:5 Galatians 3:29 co-heirs with Christ
Galatians	4	There are zealots who want their own followers ... until Christ is formed in you. didn't they say to Jesus, "We ain't slaves!!!" but Paul chimes in and calls them Ishmael and Hagar Spirit of his son in our hearts cry "Abba Father!" different birthing process, see John 1 Galatians 4:4 Romans 5:6; 16:20, Mark 1:11-15; Galatians 4:8 Not real gods: 1 Corinthians 8:4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:9; cf 1:10 Galatians 4:9 have become known : 1 Corinthians 13:12 ; 1 John 4:7,8 Galatians 4:12 1 Corinthians 11:1 Galatians 4:17 false teacher Galatians 4:19 Christ formed in you: Colossians 1:27; Galatians 2:20 Galatians 4:25 Jerusalem Galatians 4:29 Parallel with Isaac/Jesus and Christianity (born according to the Spirit). A different birthing process (see John1)
Galatians	5	after a harsh sting to the Jews ... by not making credit to the Spirit but making the "new testament" like another law is so obviously against the spirit of Christ we appeal to "love your neighbor as yourself" was not for Christians to RE-law, but a reminder to the circumcision group. Galatians 5:1- FREEDOM: & 5:13Psalm 2:3; 119:32, 45; Romans 6:16 John 8:32- the truth sets free 1 Corinthians 8:9-not to make others fall 1 Corinthians 9:19- to win as many as possible 2 Corinthians 3:17- where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom Ephesians 3:12- Approaching God with freedom 1 Peter 2:16- freedom is not a cover up for evil James 1:25, 2:12- the law that gives freedom This is a LAW-FREE gospel. We should dwell on FREEDOM in Christ instead of binding ourselves to another "law" Galatians 5:2-3 circumcision is a symbolic "all in" for law-keeping See all those lists from Cecil Hooks' lists of 100 things that are made into tests of fellowship-- they are in the same boat as circumcision back in these days. Galatians 5:3 Circumcision: Acts 7:51; Summed in 6:15, 5:6, (and 12); Colossians 2:11; Deuteronomy 30:6 Galatians 5:4 fallen from grace; the only thing that penetrates grace is attempts to void it by attaining righteousness in any other way besides accepting it as a gift from God. Galatians 5:6 Faith expressing itself through Love: Romans 4:21; 5:15; James 2:22; 1 John 3:23. MSG: What matters is something far more interior: faith expressed in love. Galatians 5:13 1A- serve. Matthew 22:37-40; 1 Corinthians 9:19ff Galatians 5:14- this is not to RE-law the law, but just a reminder to the circumcision group Galatians 5:16-26 Doctrine and Character: Doctrine includes character but they are not the exact same thing. Comparing Christians and Non-Christians, there are some "good" people.Mark 12:31-37 ; Luke 13:6-9 ; Mark 9:35-38 ; Matthew 7:15-23 ; Romans 15:5 ishWhat about the people who are teaching truthful doctrines with character contrary to what the Spirit calls for? Example: Phil 1:15-18 Galatians 5:16 walk by the spirit: Ephesians 3:16; 4:1; Romans 4:12 Galatians 5:17 flesh ---><--- spirit : Romans 7:19; 1 John 3:10; 14ff; 2:6; 1:7 ; Romans 8:9, 8:14 Galatians 5:18 Matter of fact: if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Which is it? Galatians 5:19 list : 2 Corinthians 12:21; 1 Corinthians 5:9-11 Galatians 5:21 1 Corinthians 5:9-11; Ephesians 5:5,9. MSG places the words of the flesh as one choice of how to use your freedom. Galatians 5:22 Matthew 5; Colossians 3:12; James 3:17 Galatians 5:26 1A- don't provoke or envy. Romans 14:17
Galatians	6	Sow to reap the Spirit Share all good things with your instructors requiring (binding) others to be circumcised (pet doctrines) was a distractionso they would not have to suffer as Christ's Galatians 6:2 1A- bear burdens. Christ, too has a law. It is love. Galatians 6:4 boasting suite Galatians 6:4-5 take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life Galatians 6:6 Romans 10:2, Isaiah 44:3; 1 Corinthians 3:9 Galatians 6:7 Deceived: James 1:16 A series on sin. Deception, the flow of sear-ed-ness from Ephesians 4. Christ's "dealing" with our sins so our religion doesn't have to consist solely of sin-maintenance. He wants us to get over our sin (in two senses of the word--get over it by not performing it anymore, and get over it by not getting tripped up by it anymore. (8/27/06- Our religion is not Sin Management) Galatians 6:8-9 2 Thessalonians 3:13; 2 Corinthians 9:10; 1 Corinthians 15:58 A spiritual "growth" principle-- Sow to the Spirit, Reap to the Spirit James 3:18 Galatians 6:10 Acts 5 Galatians 6:11 1 Corinthians 16:21 Galatians 6:12-13 When you read scripture applying contemporary context, setting whomever you consider legalists as the "circumcision group"-- EASIER to pressure other people into embracing their/our particular (particle) doctrines. EASIER to make a new law and call it God's new law than it is to be vulnerable to the sufferings of Christ. Even though they present themselves as honorable strict defenders of God's law, they are actually not representing God's law honestly or correctly and certainly not as it is. While trying to tighten up their community influence on certain doctrines the same time they are ignoring more weighty teachings of the gospel. Love. Mercy over sacrifice. Galatians 6:13-14 requiring/binding others to keep a law that you yourself cannot keep is a DISTRACTION from actually taking on the burden of the suffering of CHRIST.. Which we are called to do in Christ. Galatians 6:14 Boasting 2 Corinthians 11:16 Romans 2:27 Galatians 6:16 Ephesians 4:24
Ephesians	1.1	Ephesians See Acts 19:26- a large number of converts. Artemis and the huge riot all happened in Ephesus. Deuteronomy 7:6- Chosen people Ephesians Themes to look out for: Predestined Pleasure (of God) Prayer Prepared Peace Promise Purpose/ Plan Praise Messiah/(Christ) The FAITH Ephesians Theme: Power 1:19- Power Sampling of GOD. Jesus' power to live. His incomparably great power to us who believe 1:20- LIke the resurrection strength 3:7- through power, grace is administered, servants are made, and gospel is preached 3:16- inner being is strengthened, Christ dwells in hearts through faith, through spirit. 3:18- Collective power to know love of Christ 3:20- immeasurable, beyond imagination 6- be strong in the Lord and in His Mighty Power Theme: IN CHRIST: What do we have "in Christ"? 1:3- blessed with every spiritual blessing... 1:4- adopted as sons through.. 1:6- grace given in ... 1:7-8- redemption through his blood 1:9- God accomplished his good pleasure through... 1:10- fulfillment/headship of all things under Christ 1:11- we were chosen... 1:12- included... 1:13- we were sealed with the Holy Spirit in Him when we believed 1:15- faith in Him 1:20- God's power exerted... 2:5,6- alive/raised... 2:6- seated in the heavenly realms... 2:10- workmanship created... 2:13-... you were bought with a price 2:15- in His flesh, the Law abolished nations reconciled hostility "murdered" (MLK said you can't murder murder-- but Jesus did) 2:18- through Him both access the Father by one Spirit 2:20- Christ the cornerstone of God's building & in Him being built together 3:6- Gentiles and Jews alike share in promises ... 3:11-God's eternal purpose accomplished... 3:12- ... and through faith ... we may approach God with freedom and confidence 3:17- Christ dwells in our hearts through faith 4:7- each of us a grace has been given as Christ apportioned 4:14- full measure of perfection ... 4:15- grow up into... 4:21-taught...according to the truth... 4:32-... God forgave us 5:5- ... no immoral person will be found
Ephesians	1.2	Ephesians 1.2 Issues: being chosen How does God's power convey today? Praying 17-19 Reconciliation: what threatens division in churches? living up to the calling we receive Positive and negative motivations to be Christian Ephesians Theme: Predestination Before Time Christ Church 2 Timothy 1:9- grace given in Christ before the beginning Acts 2:23- God's set purpose and foreknowledge Romans 8:29- predestined to conforming to the likeness of Christ Titus 1:2- God promised the hope of eternal life before the beginning Ephesians 1:11- according to the conformity of his will Ephesians Theme: Heavenly Realms 1:3- blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ 1:20- Christ seated at God's right hand in the Heavenly Realms far above ALL: rule authority power dominion titles ages 2:6- God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ 4:10- he ascended higher than all the heavens to fill the whole universe 6:12- our struggle against rulers authority powers of the dark world spiritual forces of evil in... 3:10- through the church the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers authorities in the heavenly realms Ephesians Theme: Fulfillment of time-- 1:10- all under the headship of Christ 1:23- the church is the fulness of Christ who fills everything 3:19- only by Christ's love are we filled to the Measure of the Fullness of God 4:10- his coverage of the heights and depths FILLED the whole universe 4:11-13- gifts for service to church until unity in faith, knowledge in Him, Maturity, attaining full measure of perfection found in Christ 5:18- filled with the Spirit PURPOSE Besides the overarching purpose of God, we also have the literary device Paul uses that point back to the main thing. 1:11- the purpose of him ... 1:15-- for this reason 2:11ff- <purpose> 3:1- for this purpose 3:11- eternal purpose 3:14- for this reason 4:12-16 the purpose of gifts (to equip, grow up, equipped, grow, BUILDS ITSELF UP IN LOVE, members of one another. ) v 25
Ephesians	1.3	Ephesians 1:7-10- A Christ Centered Plan: (greatly worded in the Message) A long-range plan Ephesians 1:8 His glory is everlasting His praise, like us, is born and grows. lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding: cf 1:11- inheritance cf 1:18 inheritance 2:6- raised us up with him Ephesians 3:19- love surpasses knowledge ; Colossians 1:9; 17, 2:3 Ephesians 1:8-9 Purpose/Plan Ephesians 1:10 Insight into the way the book SHALL end history. days of fulfillment - Matthew 5:17 both things in heaven and things on earth in Him Matthew 6:10 1 Corinthians 15:28 6:12 Colossians 2:15 Ephesians 1:11 his inheritance Romans 8:17 cf 3:6 Ephesians 1:10 we've been revealed this PLAN, but also the Holy Spirit who cannot be planned, predicted, or harnessed, or budgeted. Ephesians 1:11-12 MSG: It's in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. The life we live is God's purposed plan Ephesians 1:13-14- The Holy Spirit is an entry gift, first installment (MSG) of a glorious wealth. Ephesians 1:13 Salvation is the story of completion, fulfillment and restoration of the whole-ness of man, Union with God. Ephesians 1:16 Philippians 1:4 Ephesians 1:17 Reveal the mystery; Another series on the mystery of Christ, his "secret" ministry, the revelation of the dark things with the light, the exposure, revelation of secret things (Hebrews) , Colossians, 1 Timothy; See also Chapter 3; I Corinthians 12:27ff; I John 2How freeing is that? Ephesians 1:18- MSG: your eyes focused and clear so that you can see what exactly what he is calling you to do. Ephesians 1:19 Salvation is for everyone. Power comes to those who believe. Ephesians 1:20-23 Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 1:21 Power and dominion: Phil 2:9-11; Ephesians 6:12 Ephesians 1:23 The fullness of him : Phil 4:4-9
Ephesians	2	Ephesians 2 The Continuum of How we see time. Some things are potential Some things have happened Some things ARE happening Some things will happen 1-10: death to life: 1 Thessalonians 4:13ff MSG: All we do is trust him enough to let him do it (the saving). It's God's gift from start to finish! We don't play the major role. If we did, we'd probably go around bragging that we'd done the whole thing! No, we neither make nor save ourselves. God does both the making and saving. vv 2-4: Former Life: each of us lived among the ways of the world after the ruler of the kingdom of the air dead in transgressions and sins gratifying our sinful nature following the nature's desires and thoughts ways of the world ruler of the kingdom of the air, spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient desires and thoughts of sinful nature objects of wrath (all of us) CHOICE IS STILL MANKIND'S YET GRACE HAS NOW BEEN GIVEN PIVOTING THE CHOICE OF WHOM SHALL I OBEY? Ephesians 2:2 The course of the world ... this world does have a course. Ephesians 2:3 Am I that bad? Ephesians 2:4 Is God that good? Ephesians 2:5 enlivened Ephesians 2:6 Spiritual Warfare: Colossians 3:1 & 4 Ephesians 2:10 good works: 2 Timothy 2:21; new life: the called, the predetermined cf. Phil 2:12-14; (NLT)--we are God's MASTERPIECE Ephesians 2:11-22 The Great Bipolar Reversal ; Love = Unity: Colossians 3:14 Ephesians 2:11-13- MSG: you were just outsiders, now you're IN 14- Galatians 2:18 Ephesians 2:13ff Reconciliation of all religious sectarian relationship racial classes see also 2 Corinthians 5 CHURCH Ephesians 2:11-18 Foundation of Church What? Ephesians 2:14-15 - MSG: New kind of human being, a fresh start for everybody. Ephesians 2:16-18- MSG: Christ treated us (all) as equals, and so made us equals. Through him we both share the same Spirit and have equal access to the Father. Different background, different cultures, different tastes, experiences, expectations, dreams ... But access to God. And Participation in God's spirit trumps everything that makes us different, distinguishing or separating us. The standard of forgiveness unites us-- LOVE unites us. The unity that God desires unites us. It is not up to us to decide (judge) who the God-rebels are, it is up to the God-rebels. Some brethren are more identified by the doctrines they defend rather than by the love they practice toward one another. Even if someone appeals to the "defense of the truth," the truth behind God being the true teacher (they will be taught by God - John 6:45) and the Holy Spirit being the one to bring people to conviction. Ephesians 2:19-22 Nature of Church How? Ephesians 3:1-11 Purpose of Church Why? Ephesians 2:15 blood combining fusion with Holy DNA; Col 2:14 ; "sides" Col 1:21 Ephesians 2:17 4:3 Ephesians 2:20 1 Corinthians 3:11 Ephesians 2:21-22 building of God: Where God lives; House/dwelling of God Act 7; I Corinthians 6
Ephesians	3	Ephesians 3:4 mystery : 1 Corinthians 2:7 Ephesians 3:5 other generations Ephesians 3:6 co-heirs : Romans 8:17. HUGE VERSE-- The gentiles are now in on the family of God. Ephesians 3:10 rulers and authority : see also 2:6 Ephesians 3:11 How can "the church" only be the one in my community when its function is "eternal purpose"? Ephesians 3:12 Hebrews 4:16: Confidence; Freedom Galatians 5:1 Ephesians 3:18 grasp how much God loves you Ephesians 3:18-19 power at work within us Psalm 68:34-35 Ephesians 3:20-21- Did you read that?! MSG: God can do anything, you know-- far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us. Ephesians 3:14-21 Dwight Smith 3-17-07 Missio Dei Image of God Relationship Representism Wisdom of God revealed ********************************* This prayer is God's richest Blessing-- LOVE. 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 3:12 every family in heaven and on earth is named according to the riches of His glory (4:7) v. 17- 1 Corinthians 3:11 v. 19- all the fullness of God: 1 John 4:8; Colossians 2:9; Ephesians 4:13 Ephesians 3:16,17 Christ in you : Luke 6:38; Colossians 1:27 ; 1 Peter 1:5; 1 John 4:4 Ephesians 3:18 The fullness of God : Colossians 1:19; 1 Timothy 2:13; Phil 4:13 Width Length Height Depth Ephesians 3:19 John 1:16 Ephesians 3:21 John 15:7-11
Ephesians	4.1	Ephesians 4.1 Ephesians 4:1 Galatians 5:16 & Ephesians 5:2 Walk: Romans 4:12 Ephesians 4 Unity : John 10:16- ; one flock, one shepherd Ephesians 4:2 1A- bear with. Ephesians 4:3 See Matthew 12:25 ; Ephesians 2:14, 17 ; Colossians 3:14 Ephesians 4:4 I Corinthians 8:6 Ephesians 4:4-6 Spiritual one Ephesians 4:6 ABOVE, THROUGH, & IN ALL; Romans 11:36 Ephesians 4:7 Grace: according to the measure of the Messiah's gift Ephesians 3:2, 16; 1 Corinthians 12:11 apportioned ; 2 Corinthians 12:9- sufficient Ephesians 4:8 God Has Given : Deuteronomy 30:12 ; Equip the Saints for the work of ministry, building up the body of Christ, Unity of the Faith Knowledge of Christ, Maturity and Fullness of Christ (similar language to 1 Corinthians 12) Ephesians 4:9 Romans 10:7 Ephesians 4:13 Fullness of Christ : See 3:18; Colossians 1:19 Ephesians 4:16 Whole body : Parts working Properly ; 1 Corinthians 12:1-21 Ephesians 4:17-19 Steps of sin Futility of thinking Hosea 4:7 Darkened in their understanding 1 Corinthians 15:34 Separated from the life of God 1 Thessalonians 2:16 Because of the ignorance that is in them (due to the) James 1:13-15 Hardening of their hearts 1 Timothy 4:2- seared conscience Having lost all sensitivity ; callous: Romans 1:28 Given themselves over to sensuality Indulge in every kind of impurity Continual lust for more The only balm is in v. 20-- COMING TO KNOW CHRIST Ephesians 4:17-5:21 Life in two acts: See Psalm 19:12,13; Romans 1:21-22 ACT 1: The bad life: goes nowhere unless another life is started. Enter the Truth of the Christ Life. 1- Put away the old way of corruption, selfish desires. 2- Be renewed in the spirit of your minds and put on the new self. ACT 2: Life in the Spirit of Christ - the Best Possible Life.
Ephesians	4.2	EPHESIANS 4.2 Verse Act 1 no-life-at-all Act 2 life abundant their very identity 4:25 Falsehood Truth (for we are members of one another) 4:26 Angry Do not let the sun go down on your anger, give no opportunity to the devil 4:28 Stealing Labor- honest work with your own hands so that you may share with anyone in need 4:29 Corrupting talk Building-up talk, fitting the occasion, give grace to those who hear 4:31,32 Bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, slander; Put the old things away--and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God is Christ forgave you. 5:1 Imitators of God as beloved children. Walk in Love (Love-walkers) as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 5:3 Sexual immorality, impurity, covetous; Some sins just must simply be left off and they have only pure thoughts and intentions in their place. 5:4 Filthiness, foolish talk, crude joking ... which are out of place Thanksgiving 5:5 No inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God 5:6,7 Empty words bring wrath of God on these sons of disobedience. No deception by empty words No association with the sons of disobedience 5:8 Darkness (you are) Light in the Lord. Walk as Children of Light -- Isaiah 2:5, I John 1:7 (there are several more ...) 5:15 Unwise wise Psalm 90:12 5:17 Foolish Understand what the will of the Lord is. 5:18 Drunk on wine Drunk on the Holy Spirit
Ephesians	4.3	Ephesians 4.3 Ephesians 4:18 ; darkened in their understanding 1 John 2:11 excluded from the life of God-- overarching resurrection, gospel truth Ephesians 4:20 that is not how you learned about the Messiah Ephesians 4:21-24 Presentation of the Gospel heard of Him taught in Him in accordance truth that is in Him [put off old] [be made new] new attitude of your minds * New self Created to be like God, righteous and holy see also "word of truth", "gospel of your salvation" 1:13-14 heard believed included in Christ marked with a seal deposit Holy Spirit cf 4:30 Ephesians 4:24 new man : Ephesians 2:15; Romans 6:4; Galatians 6:15; Colossians 3:9,10; 1 Peter 1:3 Ephesians 4:25 1A-members of one another: see vv. 32 (x2); & 5:19 ; Psalm 37:8; 1 Corinthians 3:21-23; Ephesians 5:30; Ephesians 4:28 Bipolar Reversal - BPR The bad the good 17-19- old way of life life in Christ 25 falsehood; tongue speak truthfully 26-7- giving the devil foothold/ anger management reconciling before darkness sets in 28- stealing - you didn't work for it; hands work so you can give unwholesome, bitterness, rage and anger, brawling, slander, malice / AS CHRIST helpful, building, need-based, beneficial, kind, compassionate, forgiving "re-tool" or replacement theology Ephesians 4:30 Grieve the spirit: 1:14; Isaiah 63:10 (by rebellion) Ephesians 4:31 & 5:1-5 Lists Ephesians 4:32 1A- be kind, forgive the God-way.
Ephesians	5	Ephesians 5:1 Imitators of God: Man must imitate something: 1 Corinthians 1:11 if there's an original thought out there I could use it right now -- Bob Dylan good composers borrow, great composers steal imitation is the biggest form of flattery Chaplain entered a Chaplain lookalike contest and came in 3rd. Ephesians 5:2 Life of love 1 John 4:16; 2 John 7; v.2 Walk in Love cf 4:1 Christ like love sacrificial to God sacrificed on behalf of others Fragrant offering and sacrifice. Romans 12:1,2 Ephesians 5:5 Galatians 5:21; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Ephesians 5:6 God's wrath is coming on the disobedient : Romans 2:6; 2 Thessalonians 1:8 Ephesians 5:8 Walk: live as children of light-- we all live in some shade of light-ness; 4:1, 5:2; ; Light: 2 Corinthians 4:6- light shining in our hearts; 6:12- powers of this dark world Ephesians 5:10 discerning what is pleasing to the Lordf Ephesians 5:13 EXPOSE: everything exposed by the light is made clear (cv 11) Ephesians 5:15 Live Carefully, Wisely as obedient children as trustworthy servants as faithful soldiers Ephesians 5:17 1:17 AM Ephesians 5:18 Man Must be filled with something: Wine or Power from God affects your joy source affects your speech affects the songs you sing (cf 14 ancient Christian hymn) See notes in Jeremiah 31:12. I'll drink to that! Cheers! Na Starove! Ephesians 5:19-20 1A- address, sing. Ephesians 5:19 Colossians 3:16; Sing and Make Melody Psalm 108:1 Ephesians 5:21 1A- Ephesians 4:25; Colossians 3:18 Ephesians 5:22- 32 Isaiah 54:5; 62:5; 1 Corinthians 3:18; v. 30-- 4:25 Ephesians 5:31-33 Mystery of the church--God's purpose.
Ephesians	6	Ephesians 6:5 slaves: 1 Timothy 6:1-2 as to Christ: cf Matthew 25 etal Ephesians 6:12 2:05:16 Ephesians 6:14 Isaiah 59:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Ephesians 6:26 Word: is sword of the Spirit Ephesians 6:18-20 Prayer in the Spirit : Jude 20 a common apostolic prayer: pray.. that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel Ephesians 6:20 See Jeremiah 48:10 Ephesians 6:10-20 Spiritual warfare: The Art of War Isaiah 11:5; Romans 13:12; 2 Corinthians 5:16 ; 2 Corinthians 6:7; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; 1 Thessalonians 5:8; Do not miss that this is from Isaiah 59 + connected with the incarnational God-in-Christ "3 b 1" Ephesians 6:24 Incorruptible Love
Philippians	1.1	Philippians Acts 16-- Phillipi- The City v.12-- "Roman colony and the leading city of that district of Macedonia. And we stayed there several days." Lydia, the seller of purple was converted and hosted Paul and company. Paul healed the slave girl They were imprisoned. The miraculous prison break. The jailer and his house were converted They caused a ruckus with the local magistrates for the beating they dealt Acts 20:6--"But we sailed from Philippi after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and five days later joined the others at Troas, where we stayed seven days. Matthew 16:13; Mark 8:27-- the place where Peter confessed that Jesus was the Christ I Thessalonians 2:2-- We had previously sufferd and been insulted in Phillipi, as you know, but the help of our God we dared to tell you his gospel in spite of strong opposition. Strong's says that 1 and 2 Corinthians were written from Philippi. And that the book of Phillipians was written to the church there from Rome. Philippians Special Issues What is meant by the preaching Christ out of envy and rivalry? (1:15) reference= Acts 19:13 Special mention of deacons and bishops. Paul's language is that he is leaving (the earth ) The purpose is to encourage. Paul sends many servants there to take care of the church. Phillipians 4-- Opportunity=Obligation -- you cared but you didn't have an opportunity. Philippians 1 This is a guide for the Wednesday night Bible Study class at the Islands Church of Christ, Savannah, Georgia Fall of 2001. Introduction Paul was "in chains for Christ." What example did Paul give of his imprisonment advancing the message of Christ? What is my situation in life? (Since it is NOT in chains ...) How will I use my freedom to advance the cause of Christ? "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." Looking forward to the gainful reward at the end of the Christian life is hopeful motivation. Yet, the phrase "to live is Christ" calls attention to the NOW. What good purpose am I serving by living on in this body? Who is relying upon me spiritually? Who do I rely upon spiritually? What was Paul's attitude toward those who preached the gospel in differing manners? Did he forbid them to promote Christ if their motives weren't pure? Do you know someone who presents Christ in a way you don't prefer? Before Reading: If you don't already have one, get yourself a notebook designated for writing down thoughts and ideas during your personal Bible studies. Skim through the book of Philippians in your favorite Bible. Do you have any passages marked or memorized from this book? Write a reflection on the passages you are familiar with. See if your understanding is changed during the course of this study. READING THE TEXT Since the book of Philippians is so short, you should be able to read it often during our study of it. Familiarity with the book will make our discussion classes more interactive. Things to look for: Having just read through Ephesians and Colossians, see how many similarities you can find in the content of these books. What is the theme of this book? Why was it written? What are some recurring words, thoughts, or phrases? How does the life of the author influence the content of the book? Who was the intended audience? What do we know about them from the text? What does this book teach us about: Christ The church Christian Doctrine Christian Living Philippians Gospel: Acts 16; 1 Thessalonians 2:2 partnership 1:5 establishment 1:7 advancement 1:12 (happenstance advance) defense 1:16 advancement and joy in the faith 1:25 live worthy of ... 1:27 faith of... 1:27 contending as one man for 1:27 ... ministry 2:22 women contended for the... 4:3 early days of... 4:15 Philippians Conditional Praisings
Philippians	1.2	On a reading in 2010, I noticed a lot of words in Philippians, whether in the text or themes that all start with P 1:4- prayer, partnership 1:6- process 1:7- partake, prison 1:10 aPProve, purity 1:12- imprisoned, Praetorium, palace guard 1:15- preach 1:17 -proclaim 1:18 (pretense) proclamation, priority 1:23- pressed, dePart 1:25- Progress 2:1- participation 2:8- point of death 2:12- presence 2:13 (purpose) pleasure (positive) 2:16- proud 2:17- poured out 2:19ff - (patriarch Paul) 2:22- proven worth 2:30 (passion -- in the suffering to the point of death sense) 3:2 perro (Spanish for dog) 3:3- put-no-confidence 3:5-7- Pharissee, persecution, put aside 3:10 power 3:11- possible (by any means) 3:12 (not) perfect 3:13- press on 3:14 prize of the upward call 3:16- perseverance 3:20 (passport) 4:4 praise 4:6- petitions 4:7 peace 4:8-9 pure, praiseworthy, practice, peace-God 4:10ff Provision 4:18 payment 4:18 pleasing
Philippians	1.3	Philippians Christ mentioned 18 x in one chapter Philippians 1:3-5 also 9-11 Prayer: thanks remembrance joy thankfulness Philippians 1:4 Ephesians 1:16 Philippians 1:5 partnership in the gospel 4:3 Philippians 1:6 he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ (cf 10--Day of Christ). The gospel is an ongoing work. MSG: There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears. Confidence in God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit to complete the work of God in YOU. Philippians 1:8 adaptation and adoption of the love of Christ Philippians 1:9-11 all about the message of Colossians, and Ephesians abounding love knowledge and insight discernment pure and blameless day of Christ (cf 1:6) fruit of righteousness glory and praise of God Philippians 1:10 What really matters Philippians 1:13 in chains for Christ 1 Timothy 6 & Ephesians 6:5-9 9-11- MSG: SO this is my prayer: that you love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well. Learn to love appropriately. You need to use your head and test your feelings so that your love is sincere and intelligent, not sentimental gush. Live a lover's life, circumspect and exemplary, a life Jesus will be proud of: bountiful in fruits from the soul, making Jesus Christ attractive to all, getting everyone involved in the glory and praise of God. 1:12- advancing the gospel Philippians 1:14 WORD Philippians 1:16 defense of the gospel Philippians 1:17 1 Corinthians 4:21 Philippians 1:15-18 Christ is preached in differing ways: (so?)-- let the motives come later Philippians 1:18-21 MSG: everything happening servces to make Christ more accurately known 1:19- deliverance 1:26- joy in Christ for others 1:29- suffering on behalf Philippians 1:21 Galatians 2:20 Philippians 1:27 Gospel worthy conduct: see also 2:2 also connected with Unity. So, behavioral or factually truthful nature of doctrine. Plus, unity is an awful sign to the Enemy. Galatians 2:14- acting in line with the truth of the gospel Ephesians 4:1- Live life worthy of the calling Philippians 1:27- whatever happens be gospel worthy Colossians 1:10- live life worthy of the Lord, pleasing Him in every way See also: 2 Corinthians 1:17- worldly manner 2 Corinthians 13:5- test yourself 2 Thessalonians 1:11- worthy of his calling Philippians 1:29-30 Suffering : 2 Corinthians; Philippians 3:11 ; 2 Timothy 3:12; Peter
Philippians	2	Community of the Spirit Philippians 2:1 Is United something we must work on to achieve or something already achieved that we must believe? Philippians 2:3 How to win Friends and Influence People: Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. (ESV) HCSB ... consider other more important than yourselves Philippians 2:4 Other's interests: Christ's interests 2:21 Philippians 2:5 Attitude of Christ: others this is not new material Psalm 18:35; John 5:18; 1 Corinthians 3:16; 2 Corinthians 8:9; 1 Peter 4:1 Philippians 2:6 for His own advantage: for self interest cf 3:19; John 14:7-11; Romans 9:5; 1 Timothy 5:6 (2:19) Philippians 2:8 2:08:09 Philippians 2:9-11 Spiritual Warfare Philippians 2:11 UNIVERSAL BOW - We no more have a choice of submission to God than we do being born. It will happen eventually. Isaiah 45:22-23; 66:23; Zephaniah 2:11; Romans 14:11;Romans 15:21 Psalm 2; Psalm 22:27; Psalm 33:6-9 (esp. 8); Ephesians 3:14 & 5:11; Hebrews 12:25. See also 3:15-17 and Colossians 1:24 Isaiah 52:15- know the things they were not told. Romans 15:21; Isaiah 65:1- revealing to those who did not ask for me; Psalm 107:42- the upright will see but the wicked shut their mouths; Ephesians 3:4,5- the mystery of the Lord; Isaiah 54:13- all your sons will be taught by the Lord John 6:45// Hebrews 8:11 Great name among the nations: Malachi 1:11- everywhere the sun shines Zeph 2:11- destroy all gods and every land will worship the God of all the earth. Isaiah 54:5 Philippians 2:12 Testing: 2 Corinthians 13:5; 2 Peter 1:10 Philippians 2:13 it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure (I'm starting to think everything sounds like a bipolar reversal); 1 John 3:8; 1 Timothy 4:16; 2 Corinthians 5:15; Ephesians 2:10; Hebrews 13:21 Philippians 2:12-13 MSG: Be energetic in your life of salvation, revert and sensitive before God. That energy is God's energy, an energy deep within you, God himself willing and working what will give him the most pleasure. Philippians 2:14 -What would the world look like if everyone who claimed to know Christ simply did everything without complaining? 2-15-07 Philippians 2:15 crooked generation, STARS IN THE UNIVERSE Matt 5:14; Galatians 1:4; Acts 2:40 Philippians 2:16 message of life Philippians 2:17 2 Timothy 4 Philippians 2:19-24- Timothy's the real thing. Philippians 2:28 less anxiety// No anxiety 4:6 Philippians 2:30 work of Christ: ($?) cf 4:3, 15
Philippians	3	Philippians 3:1 repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, Philippians 3:2 Who let the dogs out? Mutilators of flesh see also Galatians concerning circumcision Philippians 3:2-6 MSG: The real believers are the ones the Spirit of God leads to work away at this ministry, filling the air with Christ's praise as we do it. Philippians 3:6 ... even though Galatians 3:21 Philippians 3:7 (-9) Christ is Costly Stand for Profit/Loss (count the cost) 1 Corinthians 4:13 Philippians 3:10 Suffering in his name Fellowshiping, Suffering, Knowing Christ experientially TAKING HOLD OF WHAT YOU WERE TAKEN HOLD FOR Acts 9:16; 5:41: 2 Corinthians 1; 5:23; 2 Timothy 3:12 Philippians 3:11 Hmm ... attaining resurrection from the dead. cf 1:29 Philippians 3:12 Thessalonians 4:13ff; 1 Timothy 6:12; Read 1 Cor 9:24-27 and compare to Phil. 3:12-14. Philippians 3:13 Forgetting what is behind: Luke 9:62; Mark 10:21 Philippians 3:15 thinking differently Philippians 3:17 the pattern Philippians 3:19 spiritual masochism? Philippians 3:20 Fundamental fact of the gospel: We are waiting on Christ - see also 4:5 the Lord is at hand. That Power Thing: the final transformation. The Corona-- (athlete, James, Rev) Transcendental Peace- rejoice, anxiety, prayer Philippians 3:21 I Corinthians 15
Philippians	4	Philippians 4 v. 20: The purpose of all our actions is glorifying God. Explain the concept of "glorifying God" in a way that a child would understand it. Philippians 4:2 cf. 1:27, 2:2 Philippians 4:3 1:5 & 2:30 Philippians 4:4-8 Confidence Philippians 4:6 Matthew 6:25 no anxiety// 2:28- less anxiety Philippians 4:7 1:02:16 Philippians 4:8,9 Meditate on the WHATEVERS in vv 8-9. ÔÉò How can God guard our hearts and minds? By meditating on these things? Philippians 4:9 Colossians 1:9-14; 1 Corinthians 11:1 Philippians 4:13 Psalm 68:34,35 Philippians 4:14 Ephesians 3:20 Philippians 4:19 Providence of God
Colossians	1.1	These people are not Paul's direct converts Colossians THEMES: "one Chapters" : John 1; Colossians 1 ; Hebrews 1 ; Genesis 1 Kingdom of Heaven There is a heaven--- it has a kingdom that is in your heart. It is the portal of abundance of your treasures. Matthew 6:1- He is your Father in heaven. 1:5, 1:13- domain of darkness into the kingdom of his beloved son. Bearing Fruit and Growing 1:6, 1:10, 2:19 FAITH HOPE AND LOVE: Faith: 1:3- in Christ, all around the world; 1:23; conditional continuum Resurrection Hope: 1:27- Christ, the Hope of Glory; 1:5- faith and love spring from hope Love: 1:4- for all the saints; John 13:34,5; 1:8- in the spirit. Gospel/ Perfectness The Gospel works to make all men perfect in Christ Jesus. Christ's supremacy (from the gospels) Greater than Jonah and greater than Solomon and his wisdom. @Queen of the south will judge this nation. BW Note on the Message (MSG): My impression is that the Message reads more relaxed and flowing than other texts. Interesting that legalism has arisen again in a new covenant that cannot support it. The nature of the covenant is not law-based or even rule-based-- of course, it's principle-filled, but it is because of the order of creation and flow and life of a body and it's systems. But that points to creation and original purpose way more than it could ever support legal systems.
Colossians	1.2	Colossians 1:4 1 Corinthians 13 Colossians 1:6 God's Power (growing): "passive" things God does for us: endurance patience joyful/thankfulness Rescue (active recovery of a lost one) qualified you (not "you qualified") Inheritance Brought us reconciled you v 22 to present you holy WHAT GOD HAS DONE, MAN CANNOT UNDO Being Strengthened with all power according to His Glorious might: 1:29- struggling with all the energy he so powerfully works in me in baptism, you were raised in the power of God - 2:12 2:19- grows as God causes it to grow Ephesians 3:20: Philippians 4:13 Colossians 1:8 wisdom and understanding : "data/information" could be: transmission --> God through Christ reception--> gospel of Christ to all Understanding is my part Wisdom is God's, yet as his mercy imparts, we're made wise cf 2:3- in Christ is all wisdom and knowledge. equipped: 2:22; 3:16; 4:1-16 fulfilled. Colossians 1:9 He made known to us: Ephesians 1:8 the mystery of His will (Mystery expounded in ch 3 to be v6 that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus Pleasurably Pledged in Christ -- for the coming of the fulfillment, the subjection of all things Colossians 1:10 Life worthy: 2 Corinthians 5:9; 1 Thessalonians 4; 1 Peter 1:9 Colossians 1:12 1:02:09 Colossians 1:13 See also Isaiah 50:10: 1 Thessalonians 5:5 Delivered Transferred Reconciled inheritance in the light Heard: word of truth = gospel of your salvation Colossians 1:11- Power is trickle down from God Colossians 1:14 3:15-17 Colossians 1:15 Imago dei: Hebrews 1:3 Colossians 1:16 & 17 & 20 BY, THROUGH, FOR, BEFORE, BY, THROUGH, & TO Prayer of Paul that God give spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you may know him better. Colossians 1:18 Hope, Riches Colossians 1:19 Fullness: Power: 1:25; Ephesians 3:19 Colossians 1:20 Reconcile : 2 Corinthians 5 Colossians 1:21-22 "enemies in your mind" - your mind is where the battles are. Ephesians 2:15; Peace : Romans 7:10; 1 Corinthians 15:22 Colossians 1:24-2:5 Revelation: Make God fully known, make know, proclaim, warning, teaching with all wisdom, present maturity, full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory The Dynamic Body of Christ WORD Colossians 1:25-26- fullness of the word Colossians 1:27 Christ in you the hope of glory (Galatians 1:19) ; 2:2 the objective is fullness in Christ Colossians 1:29 Ephesians 3:20
Colossians	2	Colossians 2 SUMS Working that works in me mightily. Receive Christ... walk in him you are cheated if you are getting anything but Christ. He was full of God and you are full within him. There are things that vainly puff up someone's head. Colossians 2 Issues addressed Gnosis 6, 7 Jewish Ritualism 11 Angel worship 18 Ascetics 20 Colossians 2:3 mystery- Christ Ephesians 3:19 Colossians 2:2- Christ = real smarts Colossians 2:2-4- MSG: I want you woven into a tapestry of love, in touch with everything there is to know of GOd. Then you will have minds confident and at rest, focused on Christ, God's great mystery. All the richest treasures of wisdom and knowledge are embedded in that mystery and nowhere else. And we've been shown the mystery! I'm telling you this because I don't want anyone leading you off on some wild goose chase, after other so-called mysteries or "the Secret." (Note to Oprah and Company) Colossians 2:7 Questions about Christ: How was I taught Christ? How have I received Christ? How am I rooted and built up in Him? How shall I be thankful to Christ today?? Colossians 2:8-10- MSG: You don't need a telescope, a microscope, or a horoscope to realize the fullness of Christ, and the emptiness of the universe without him. When you come to him, that fullness comes together for you, too. His power extends over everything. Colossians 2:9 Christ = deity: John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Ephesians 3:19 Colossians 2:10 you have been filled by Him Colossians 2:11 circumcised : Acts 7:51 Colossians 2:11-15- immersed in grace, dead to law, sin. Colossians 2:12 Buried in baptism : Raised in his life; 3:1; 1 Corinthians 12:13 Colossians 2:13-15 Spiritual Warfare Colossians 2:14 Canceled the written code: Ephesians 2:15, Romans 10:4, Romans 7:6 The Law was not replaced by another LAW BOOK, but with the new life of the Spirit. Which is NOT just another book. See Ezekiel 20:25-26. is it really talking about the OT being nailed or the long list of sin we have accumulated? Colossians 2:15 The law and it's commandments and regulations ARE ABOLISHED in Christ's body Colossians 2:16 Galatians 4:10 Colossians 2:17 Peace was preached by Christ Colossians 2:18 Hebrews 10:1 Colossians 2:19 Body of Christ; Romans 12:5; 1 Corinthians 12:12; Ephesians 1:10. God causes growth
Colossians	3	WHAT IT IS TO LIVE IN CHRIST Colossians 3:1 Raised with Christ 1 Corinthians 10:6; 1 Peter 3:15; Ephesians 2:6 Colossians 3:1-2 MSG: So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ-- that's where the action is. See things from his perspective. Colossians 3:3 Mystery: made known by revelation 4- in reading this, then you will be able to understand my insight in mystery 5- Previously unknown, revealed by Spirit to God's holy apostles and prophets Therefore, a revelation regarding additional information about Christ's sacrifices is passed through prophets and sent-ones cf 1:9, v 6 Colossians 3:4 Appear with him in glory The Great Reveal : 1 Thessalonians 2:12; 3:13; 4:16 Colossians 3:5- earthliness // Acts 2:40 et.al Colossians 3:8 list Colossians 3:9 1A- be truthful. Colossians 3:9-10 the old and new man Ephesians 4:24 Colossians 3:11 Ephesians 6:5; Matthew 25 Colossians 3:12 Clothe : Galatians 3:27; 1 Peter 5:5 Colossians 3:13 1A- bear with, forgive. Matthew 6:15; same as Ephesians 4:32 Colossians 3:14 above all, put on love-- the perfect bond of unity : Ephesians 4:3 Colossians 3:12-14- MSG: ...wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it. Colossians 3:15 Let=the posture of receiving, the posture of humility and discipleship. Heart--the only place that no man can judge or touch in you ... it is the place of choice, decision, and reigning of this faith. Colossians 3:16-17 Song: Ephesians 5:19; Psalms 7, 13, 32, 61, 65, 66, 67, 69, 100, 101, 104 1A- teach, admonish. This verse is NOT about singing acapella, it's about singing with thankfulness Colossians 3:16 message about the Messiah Colossians 3:17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Not just something to say at the end of your prayers, but WHATEVER YOU DO! Imagine what that's going to look like! Colossians 3:19 Something greater than knowledge is to be known: Where? Inner being/ in your hearts so that: strengthened/ Christ dwells with power through spirit/ through faith LOVE Rooted and Established in... Dimensions of CHrist's love Filled to the measure of all God's fullness Colossians 3:24 Hebrews 9:14 Colossians 3:25- there will be a fair judgement
Colossians	4	Colossians 4:1 gotta serve somebody - Bob Dylan Colossians 4:3-6 These simple markers of a discipleship to Christ: Pray v 3 Speak v 4 Conduct v 5 Interaction with other people v. 6 Colossians 4 making the most of the time Living outside Church walls I Timothy 3:7; I Peter 2:12 Colossians 4:12-13 Graces were given by God to prepare his people for works of service for building the body up until we reach unity in the faith and in [knowledge of the son of God] and become mature, attaining full measure of perfection found in Christ (cf 3:19) perfection = fullness, & fullness found in love of Christ which surpasses knowledge (maturity) Not tossed and blown by every wind of teaching and cunning, craftiness, deceitful scheming (but maturity leads to) Speaking the truth in LOVE A whole other path of information exists-- it is futile, dark understanding, leads to debauchery. Colossians 4:5&6 Key to witnessing Colossians 4:f7f workers Colossians 4:12 Prayer struggle Colossians 4:15 House church Colossians 4:17 "See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord" Word to ministers: 2 Timothy 4:5 Colossians 4 Sums Walk worthy (again like Philippians) Once were alienated... now reconciled.. 1:21 Mystery has been revealed... Christ in you... the hope of glory. May the word of God dwell in you richly. Conversation be full of grace, seasoned with salt. Col 4 Colossians Ministry helpers: Make a list of these people and ask people if they know who they are: Tychichus... Barnabus, Mark, Aristarchus, Jesus, Justus, Nympha Archippus. Epaphras our dear faithful servant. Fulfill your work that your received from the Lord.

New Testament: Corinthian Letters

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Book	Chapter	Notes
1 Corinthians	1.1	In every culture, there's a stumbling block and a stronghold (Jews- signs; Gentiles- wisdom) Christ our Righteousness // to 5:21 Baptism is not the (whole) gospel. Boasting suite: He is our righteousness, holiness, wisdom. 1 Corinthians - Acts 18:8 1 Corinthians 1:2 - saints; Psalm 34:9 1 Corinthians 1:9, 26 - Called Romans 8:30; Romans 9:12- not be works but by Him who called Romans 11:29-God's gifts and call are irrevocable; Galatians 5:13- Called to be free 2 Peter 1:10- make calling and election sure; Hebrews 9:15- the called receive promised eternal inheritance 2 Thessalonians 2:14- called you to sanctification through the gospel to share in the glory of Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 1:4 Romans 12:3; Phil 1:7 I Corinthians 1:9 - The Lord is Faithful- cf 10:15 1 Corinthians 1:10 Unity in Christ Rom 15:5-6 is based on agreement in Christ See 3:8 & 11; & 11:18; Acts 2:44 Romans 15:5,6; Colossians 3:14; 1 Corinthians 4:17- way of life, way of Christ; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Phil 2:5- One mind that of Christ; Psalm 127- contend as one man ; Speak the same thing 4:18; in the name of the Lord: Romans 15:5-6 See also 1 Corinthians 11:18,19; Ephesians 4:3; Phil 2:2 & 4:2 ; 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 Equality in Christ John 9:28; 2 Corinthians 10:7; Galatians 2:12, 3:27 Deuteronomy 32- God removes any object of false attribution of credit, to * other gods * enemies who may overcome us * ourselves "there are no parties at church" - means we shouldn't be divisive, but hey, party down, dude (see Leviticus' God-required parties) 1 Corinthians 1:17- this teaches us that baptism is only a part of the gospel 1 Corinthians 1:18ff Power of God ; 5:4; Colossians 2:3; Psalm 18:25; Romans 1:17; See 14:22 Power is the true test of the gospel 1 Corinthians 1:22-- every culture has both a strong hold and a stumbling block for embracing Christ stumbling block: cf 2:2 Jews = miraculous sign Greeks = wisdom Christian = resurrection John 2:18; 1 Corinthians 3:18; 1 Corinthians 4:10 1 Corinthians 1:26 All are called -- not many elitists: Romans 8:30; 1 Corinthians 7:17 1 Corinthians 1:28 Is that Ain't/ the great Bipolar Reversal Isaiah 52:15 & 53; Jeremiah 8:9; Hosea 1:10; 2:23; Romans 2:17, 9:25; 1 Corinthians 5; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; 1 Peter 2:10
1 Corinthians	1.2	Blessings of Being in Christ (from 1 Corinthians): 1 Corinthians 1:1- MSG: according to God's plan the evidence of Christ has been clearly verified in your lives. 1 Corinthians 1:4-9, grace, testimony, sustenance to the end, guiltless, fellowship with Him 1 Corinthians 1:30- source of life, our wisdom, our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption 1 Corinthians 2:7- we are privy to the secret wisdom of God 1 Corinthians 2:16- we have the mind of Christ 1 Corinthians 3:16- we are God's temple and God's spirit dwells in us 1 Corinthians 3:21- all things are ours 1 Corinthians 3:23 we are Christ's and Christ is God's 1 Corinthians 4:17- the ways of Christ 1 Corinthians 6:11- we have put away the old ways, and were washed, sanctified, justified in Jesus' name by the Spirit of God 1 Corinthians 6:19- body is the temple 1 Corinthians 12:7- each is given the manifestation of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:11- our gifts are empowered by the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:13- we all drink from one Spirit who call on the Lord, enriched, testimony confirmed in you, spiritual gift, firm to end, blameless, mutual calling (God called you in fellowship with Christ)
1 Corinthians	2	In Christ: power and wisdom that you're looking for-- what you can't find in this world comes together through the SPirit in the mind of Christ Secret hidden wisdom a revelation of what no mind has seen or heard ... through the Spirit. Difference between a spiritual man and un-spiritual (mind of Christ) A deep, old purposeful wisdom shares with us mere mortals the things of an immortal God. (see v 13) 1 Corinthians 2:2 //1:23 1 Corinthians 2:3 Weak, fearful, trembling would get paid preachers fired! 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Boast in Christ Romans 2:17 Not an exclusive principle cv 2:24 ; 1 Corinthians 1:29; 3:21; 4:6,7; 5:6, 8:2,3; (9:15-16); Romans 3:27; Galatians 6:14; James 4:13 1 Corinthians 2:4 -5 NOT Plausible words of wisdom--make much sense ... but SPIRIT and HIS POWER is not the wisdom of men 1 Corinthians 2:5 God's Power: Founded on God, not man, like FAITHFULNESSActs 1:7,8; 1 Corinthians 4:19 & 20-- the claimers will be tested. ; 2 Corinthians 12:9 1 Corinthians 2:7 Revealed Secrets: (mystery)1 Corinthians v 10, 4:1, 14:2, 15:51; Ephesians 1:9, 3:3; Colossians 1:27, 4:3,4; 1 Timothy 3:9; 1 Peter 1 (see 4:1) 1 Corinthians 2:8- // Psalm 24- King of glory 1 Corinthians 2:10-11 Proverbs 20:27 1 Corinthians 2:12 Romans 8; Philippians 1:29- granted to believe 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 The covenant of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 2:13 taught by God John 6:45- see also notes in 1 John 2:24 MSG:We learned it from God, who taught us person-to-person through Jesus, and we're passing it on to you in the same firsthand, personal way. 1 Corinthians 2:15 Judgment : As a spiritual guideline : the spiritual person... can evaluate everything, yet he himself cannot be evaluated by anyone ; Romans 2; 1 Corinthians 4:3; 5:3; 5:12; 6:2; 7:40; 9:3 1 Corinthians 2:16 The mind of Christ : Phil 2:5 ff; Phil 4:7 (the spirit)
1 Corinthians	3	You're acting childishly. It's possible to be "worldly" and "mere men" while still being in Christ (infants) 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 Guideline infraction Constant Growth : We are a work in progress : Saved but slacking See 5:1-10 I Corinthians 3:3 envy and strife: What is the difference between Christian and worldy people? (Barna) James 4:1 ; Isaiah 54:15; on judgment 2:15 1 Corinthians 3:4 - it is possible to act worldly and like mere men while still being in Christ (infants) 1 Corinthians 3:5-8 Harvest Talk - John 4:35-38; Isaiah 61:3- you are the planting of the Lord 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 Gifts suite * God's prerogative * Abilities and Needs cf 16:2 // 1 Corinthians 12-14; Ephesians 3:16, 4:7; 4:29; Philippians 4:19; 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 - God Gives Birth: Colossians 2:25; People are the work of God (1 Thessalonians 2:18-20) 1 Corinthians 3:6 -John 4:37 1 Corinthians 3:9 -God's field/ building; 2 Corinthians 5:1 ff; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Hebrews 3:4; 1 Timothy 3:14; John 4:34-8 Harvest, fields, and buildings-- none of them just pop up automatically. PROCESS. 1 Corinthians 3:11 Christ the foundation--Ephesians 2:20 & 3:17; I Peter 2 1 Corinthians 3:12 Luke 6:46-49 1 Corinthians 3:13 & 4:5 * Revealed by fire- Hebrews 4:23 * the day: 4:5 1 Corinthians 3:14 Reward 9:17 1 Corinthians 3:15 Matthew 7:24ff 1 Corinthians 3:16 The real temple: Isaiah 57:15, 66:1-2; see 6:14, 19; Ephesians 2:21-22 1 Corinthians 3:18 Reverse the trend. Self-imposed Bipolar Reversal BPR. James 1:16 1 Corinthians 3:18-20- MSG: Don't fool yourself. Don't think that you can be wise merely by being up-to-date with the times. Be God's fool-- that's the path to true wisdom. What the world calls smart, God calls stupid. 1 Corinthians 3:21 & 22 for all things are yours- past, present and future 1 Corinthians 3:22 Romans 8:28 1 Corinthians 3:23 you belong to Christ and Christ to God -Matthew 5:5; Ephesians 4:25
1 Corinthians	4	Judgement is for later, and it's not for me or you. So, it's not the time, and you're not the judge anyway. 1 Corinthians 4:1 Apostles of Christ- 9:1 ff; 1 Timothy 3:16mysteries- 2:7 1 Corinthians 4:3-4 Be faithful--your standard of judgment. You stand before one judge. cf 9:17(4) Proverbs 16:2 1 Corinthians 4:5 Revelation by light, illuminating the darkness Reveal and Universal bow * Revealed works 3:13 * Revealed hearts 4:5& 14:25 Accountability 1 Corinthians 4:7 Everything from God - What do you have that you didn't receive? 1 Corinthians 4:12 James 1:2 1 Corinthians 4:13 Philippians 3:7 1 Corinthians 4:15 Parenthood, guardianship, and imitation of the way of life. fathered you in Christ: Titus 1:4 Who are such guides? Who is worthy to Imitate? (imitation over information) 1 Corinthians 4:16 Imitation : 11:1 1 Corinthians 4:17 Way of life- basis of unity (imitation over information) Consistent teachings of Christ 1:10, 7:17, 11:2; Ephesians 4:20-21 1 Corinthians 4:19-20 Kingdom of God is a matter of power (not of talk--tell that to the paid preachers) 1 Corinthians 5:4, 6:4; 2 Corinthians 12:9, 13:3,4; 1 John 3:18; 1 Thessalonians 1:5
1 Corinthians	5	1 Corinthians 5 :2- string of pride 4:18, 4:6 (3:3) 10:12 De-fellowshipping v. 5- turning one over to Satan : Romans 1:24; 1:9, 5:9; Matthew 18:15-17; Romans 16:17; Galatians 6; 2 Thess 3:14, 15; 2 Peter 3;17 1 Corinthians 5:4- An apostolic agreement accompanied by Spirit and Lord's Power 1 Corinthians 5:f6f- it is a leavening issue. 1 Corinthians 5:6 boasting cf 2 Thessalonians 3:14-15 1 Corinthians 5:10 3:3 1 Corinthians 5:11 Galatians 5:19ff 1 Corinthians 5:12 2:15 1 Corinthians 5:13- God judges outsiders but the church must strive not to be dirty like the world (see also 2 Corinthians 2:5-11) Also the theme of corrupt generation in Acts 2.
1 Corinthians	6	Chapter 6- Body matters-- Body health of God's temple & separate-ness from the world's standards. We are part of a body of eternal living-- that's why temporary fixes for selfish desires don't have room in this body. 1 Corinthians 6 Isaiah 54:15 1 Corinthians 6:3 Angels : Hebrews 1 1 Corinthians 6:7 1A- Sue NOT 1 Corinthians 6:8 Matthew 5:25 1 Corinthians 6:9-11- MSG: Those who use and abuse each other, use and abuse sex, use and abuse the earth and everything in it, don't qualify as citizens in God's kingdom. 1 Corinthians 6:11 That is what some of you were - everybody's got a past life Exodus 23:9, Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 6:14; Galatians 5:19-21; 1 Peter 4:3 1 Corinthians 6:12 -20 Repeated 10:23-33; start with the same phrase "all things ..." and both end with the same idea, Glory to God. It's not a matter of permission as it is of mastery. 1 Corinthians 6:13 end time hint 1 Corinthians 6:14 God raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His Power 1 Corinthians 4:20 1 Corinthians 6:15 1:9- fellowship 1 Corinthians 6:16- MSG: Sex is as much spiritual mystery as physical fact. 1 Corinthians 6:17 anyone joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 19- 3:16 20- cf 7:23: you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body; God's stake is the purchase price MSG: God owns the whole works. So let people see God in and through your body.
1 Corinthians	7	1 Corinthians 7 Marriage : See Romans 7 1 Corinthians 7:6 Shall we add celibacy - see 12:4 1 Corinthians 7:7 but each has his own gift from God, one this and another that 1 Corinthians 7:8-9 MSG: I do, though, tell the unmarried and widows that singleness might well be the best thing for them, as it has been for me. But if they can't manage their desires and emotions, they should by all means go ahead and get married. The difficulties of marriage are preferable by far to a sexually tortured life as a single. 1 Corinthians 7:15 Not bound : v. 39 1 Corinthians 7:17 Live out your assignment 4:17, 11:2, 14:37 1 Corinthians 7:18 I understand un-doing a vasectomy, but I don't understand un-doing circumcision! cf Romans 2 1 Corinthians 7:23 bought at a price cf 6:20; Exodus 15:16 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 voluntary/conditional bipolar reversal. Commentary on how the world will be turned upside-down. 1 Corinthians 7:39 "bound" : v. 15 1 Corinthians 7 contentedness/ calling verses 17, 20, & 24; see also 1:26
1 Corinthians	8	Love builds up- People are more important than whatever issue 1 Corinthians 8 (see also 1 Corinthians 13; Romans 14) There's a difference between knowledge and love. Love supersedes knowledge KNOW v. 3, v 4, v. 7, v. 9, v. 11. See 8:3; 1 John 4; 1 Corinthians 13:12; Galatians 6:1; and 4:8 idols you who are spiritual 1 Corinthians 8:2 Future revelation 1 Corinthians 8:3 Man who loves God is known by God: like a glass darkly I John 4:7,8; 2 Timothy 2:19 1 Corinthians 8:4 So called gods: the "no existence" clause (but then 10:21) -- Isaiah 44:6-23; Psalm 135:15-18; Jeremiah 16:20; Galatians 4:8 1 Corinthians 8:6 Source and sustenance 1 Corinthians 8:7- MSG: An imagination and conscience shaped under those conditions isn't going to change overnight. 1 Corinthians 8:7-13 The brother is more important than (any) issue 1 Corinthians 8:8 Lord's supper 1 Corinthians 8:9 Galatians 5:1 1 Corinthians 8:11 8:1 1 Corinthians 8:12-13 "as to me" - Christ: // Matthew 25:45; Proverbs 19:17
1 Corinthians	9	While defending a "right" to earn food by the gospel, he does not take this claim 1 Corinthians 9 Rights of an apostle ; 4:1; Barnabas had apostleship, too. 1 Corinthians 9:1 1 Corinthians 3:10ff 1 Corinthians 9:3 2:15 1 Corinthians 9:9 Like Jesus said Sabbath for the man Mark 2:27 1 Corinthians 9:10 isn't He really saying it for us? 1 Corinthians 9:12 spiritual authority trumps the physical 1 Corinthians 9:14- MSG: Those who spread the Message be supported by those who believe the Message. This is coming from an apostolic voice, direct experience from encounter with Christ, a pioneer in a new word. 1 Corinthians 9:15-18- MSG: If this was my own idea of just another way to make a living, I'd expect some pay. But since it is not my idea but something solemnly entrusted to me, why would I expect to get paid? 1 Corinthians 9:17-18 True Freedom to preach the gospel and offer it free of charge 3:14 1 Corinthians 9:19 Freedom/Slavery Paradox: For though I am free from all, I have made myself servant to all, that I might win more of them. It's what Jesus did. It's what Paul did to accomplish God's love--that is, love to all people. See also Romans 6 1 Corinthians 10:33; Galatians 5:1, 13 ff 1 Corinthians 9:22 i have become all things to all people, so that I may by all means save some 1 Corinthians 9:24 Illus: A picture of a big ole "Chuck Taylor" 2 Timothy 2:1-7; Revelation 2:10 1 Corinthians 9:26 Beat-boxing--quoted to Jason Chesser on email 3-28-07
1 Corinthians	10	We can also fail as Israel often did. 1 Corinthians 10:1 cf Romans 15:4 1 Corinthians 10:4 Jesus: the rock and drink 1 Corinthians 10:6 & 11 Examples 1 Corinthians 10:9 Christ can be tempted; jealousy suite 1 Corinthians 10:11 on whom the ends of the ages have come-- Romans 15:4 1 Corinthians 10:12 (illus) Two Chuck's standing ; Mark 13:13. MSG: Forget about self-confidence; it's useless. Cultivate God-confidence. 1 Corinthians 10:13 God is faithful: 2 Thessalonians 3:3; and 1 Corinthians 1:9 A way out--look for it: James 1:13-15; Hebrews 12; Psalm 25:12 1 Corinthians 10:14- MSG: So, my very dear friends, when you see people reducing God to something they can use or control, get out of their company as fast as you can. 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 It's not about the food itself that corrupts because we're all eating the same thing-- it is watching out after one's own heart. 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 See 11:17ff 1 Corinthians 10:21 The existence exception clause does not apply! 1 Corinthians 10:22 Shall we provoke the Lord to jealousy? cf Romans 10:19; cf I Cor 10:9 1 Corinthians 10:23-31 CONSCIENCE See also Hebrews. // 6:12ff 23 see 6:12 24 no one should seek his own good, but the good of the other person cf 31 1A- seek the good for 1 Corinthians 10:30 Can you thank God for_______? 1 Corinthians 10:31 do everything for God's glory cf 24; 6:20 1 Corinthians 10:33 please all people in all things: Purposeful People Pleaser; Romans 12:17
1 Corinthians	11	Imitation is passed on from Christ to others, so that we'll all be imitators of Christ (Comment on the MESSAGE) I like the down to earthiness coming from talk about the Lord's Supper & head coverings. For me, it feels more like the instructional, pastoral letters that they truly are than having the legal-type rigidity of more classic versions 1 Corinthians 11:1 Follow the example: Imitators Romans 15:3: 1 Corinthians 4:16; 5:18; 9:19-23; Galatians 4:12; Ephesians 5:1; Philippians 3:17, 4:9; Hebrews 13:7; 1 Thessalonians 1:5; 2:14; 2 Thessalonians 3:7; 1 Peter 2:21 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 The Scriptures (unfortunately) do not dictate culture-- nor can an argument appealing to "nature" be the same today as it was then. 1 Corinthians 11:2 4:17; 7:17 1 Corinthians 11:3 3:23 1 Corinthians 11:5 Women actually do pray and prophecy, 14:34,35 1 Corinthians 11:7 God's image and glory 1 Thessalonians 2:20 1 Corinthians 11:9 6:13, 19, 20 1 Corinthians 11:10 because of the angels 1 Corinthians 11:11 interdependence for men and women 1 Corinthians 11:12 from through and from 1 Timothy 2:12 1 Corinthians 11:17 ff Lord's supper : Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 1 Corinthians 11:28 Matthew 12:32; Hebrews 6:6 1 Corinthians 11:29-33 the body - 29 evaluating ourselves- 31 one another - 33 (1A)- wait for 31- James 2:1ff 32- Hebrews 12:6 1 Corinthians 11:30 Acts 5
1 Corinthians	12	No Competition among BODY OF CHRIST, only complementary admiration. Everyone should have the Spirit! Numbers 11:29. The church is Christ's Body ... He Lives Here. the corporate Christ. Theme: COMMON GOOD. Just as God wants Just as God determined (one spirit to drink) On gifting: are our talents and ablities gifts from God? What if we don't use them for God's purposes? 2 & 3- this spirit is animated, not idol. You're not being led 1- astray but you are being led 2- where the spirit wants to take whoever he wants to take there.; See John 16:8 4- this variety--who said it is exhaustive? See 7:7 6 & 11- active; All inclusive body and spiritual gifted each one- no one does NOT have a gift! AS HE WILLS: it is the God show. v. 11, 18, 24, 28 Members of one another: * God is active in everyone and everything v 6 * same Spirit is active in all these, distributing to each one as He wills - 11 * But now God has placed the parts, each one of them in the body just as he wanted- 18 * parts that seem to be weaker are necessary- 22 * God has put the body together - 24 * God has placed these in the church - 28 (see Ephesians 4:7) * (and from chapter 14... ) * so that the church may be built up- 5 * seek to excel in building up the church - 12 * in order to teach others - 19 * all things must be done for edification- 26 * so that everyone may learn and everyone may be encouraged - 31 1 Corinthians 12 Listed in 12:8-10 Spiritual Gifts 1. message of wisdom 2. message of knowledge 3. faith 4. gifts of healing 5. miraculous powers 6. prophecy 7. distinguishing between spirits 8. speaking in different kinds of tongues 9. interpretation of tongues 2 Corinthians 12:12; Acts 8; By the same Spirit, just as he determines; See 12:31; Ephesians 4:7 1 Corinthians 12:7- TO EACH- 1 Corinthians 12:12 See Romans 12 1 Corinthians 12:13 (?) 10:4 MSG: "the former labels are no longer useful" 1 Corinthians 12:14 Ephesians 4:15,16; Colossians 1:19 1 Corinthians 12:20 Ephesians 4:25 1 Corinthians 24, 26 Perhaps this is a secret spiritual truth of the church that we do not see--not just some mere suggestion to attain to. The exhaustive list mentality is so modern. The "disappearance" of gifts and absolute censoring of anything else about them is, too. But the spirit does not work in the wisdom of the world. 1 Corinthians 12:25 1A- have the same care; All that to say ... 1 Corinthians 12:27 You are the body of Christ collectively. You are unique and necessary to the Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:28 Romans 12:6-8; Colossians 2:19; Ephesians 4:11 1 Corinthians 12:31 Show (eye) ? cf 13:12; Eagerly desire; 12:11; 14:12
1 Corinthians	13	12 = gift of God 13 = desired effect of the receiver; I Peter 4:10-11 ; See also 8:1 LOVE: THE BEST WAY 1 Corinthians 13:2 Mystery of Christ: 1 Timothy 3:16 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Legalistic Reduction of love makes this something to merely read at a wedding rather than an attitude/character and guideline for dealing with people 1 Corinthians 13:8-12 Knowledge is not the same as love--unless you're talking about knowledge of Christ! Passing away is completion, not obsoletion. See also Chapter 8; Has direct parallels with Ephesians 4:11-16 1 Corinthians 13:8 8:1 1 Corinthians 13:10 When perfection comes: 1. perfect "age" when Christ returns 2. "law of liberty" NT, cf James 1:25 3. Mature young church 4. Love Lawrence Barclay: "nothing clearly refers to 2nd coming of Christ. The subject is superiority of love over imperfect temporary gifts. The supreme knowledge is the perspective that love provides."; 14:20; Romans 13:8-10; 16:14; 2 Corinthians 1:13; Titus 3:45; 1 John 4:7 1 Corinthians 13:12 fully known -- what's this mean? 1 Corinthians 13:13 * Faith becomes sight * Hope becomes reality * Love Just increases exponentially 3-29-07 All these temporary words like partial, perfect, and now remain. Galatians 5:6, 13, 14; Phil 1:9; Colossians 1:4,5; 3:12-14; 1:5; 1 Thess 1:2,3; 4:9,10; Ephesians 4:1-16 ! ; 1 John 4:12-18
1 Corinthians	14	Distinction notes: spirit and mind are two different things 1 Corinthians 14:1 don't despise prophecies 1 Thessalonians 5:20 1 Corinthians 14:2 Mysteries : 2 Timothy 3:16; & 2:7 1 Corinthians 14:3 Upbuilding, encouragement, consolation (begins a building up theme in this chapter, vv. 5, 12, 17, 23, 26, 32. 1 Corinthians 14:5 3:5 1 Corinthians 14:14 can be a difference between spirit and understanding 1 Corinthians 14:23-25 The Power of Worship to Witness. Also the "then they will know" theme 1 Corinthians 14:25 Secret of his heart laid bare: 4:5 1 Corinthians 14:26- when you come together ... each one ... for building up. MSG: When you gather for worship, each one of you be prepared with something that will be useful for all: Sing a hymn, teach a lesson, tell a story, lead a prayer, provide an insight. 1 Corinthians 14:26 By means of ... 1 Corinthians 14:33 See 4:17 ; i.e. one at a time 1 Corinthians 14:35 What about 11:5? 1 Corinthians 14:40 Fitting and orderly : (because ... 14:33) ; Colossians 2:5
1 Corinthians	15	Death, Be Not Proud John Donne Death, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrown Die not, poor Death, not yet canst thou kill me. From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be, Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow, And soonest our best men with thee do go, Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery. Thou'rt slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men, And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell; And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well And better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then? One short sleep past, we wake eternally, And death shall be no more: Death thou shalt die. HUGE CHAPTER: Maybe the most important one in the BIBLE! LIVING AGAIN. Authority of Christ and his Post-time reign 1 Corinthians 15 The resurrection : John 11:35 Argument for the gospel: 1. resurrection of the dead (and it implications for Christ) 2. testimony about God and His deeds (potential lies and blasphemy) 3. futile faith of all believers 4. no hope past this life for anyone
1 Corinthians	15.5	1 Corinthians 15:2 WORD 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 The fundamental facts of the gospel: How do you ____ with a historical event? You reenact it. 1. Death 2. Burial 3. Raised to life 4. Return a. To judge b. To Reign Remember that this was second-hand knowledge Luke 9:31- "accomplish"; John 5:27; Acts 10:39; 17:2-3; Romans 2:16; 9:28; 2 Corinthians 9:13; Philippians 1:27; Colossians 1:23; 2 Timothy 2:8; Hebrews 2:3,4; 9:28; Titus 2:13; 1 Peter 4:17 1 Corinthians 15:5-8 Not everybody saw Christ Acts 10:41; John 20:29 1 Corinthians 15:9 John 16:2 1 Corinthians 15:10 GOD HAS GIVEN By the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. I was raised in a "do-it-yourself" church environment. Back when Blackaby came out with the "Experiencing God", a common attitude in our movement was that you can't see what God is doing in the world! The attitude Paul had is very different than this. He gives total credit to God for all the accomplishments that seem to be given to Paul along his journey of faith. In our early marriage, we had to determine boundaries of what the difference is between complaints, criticisms, and _______. To illustrate this, we motioned a gesture outside of ourselves to show that we were not talking down to the person, but by some action they did--to remove ourselves from the critique. This way, it makes it easier to show that that person deep down is whom we love and we are going to have our actions and words show it. - Paul puts something outside of himself so that every work that he did could be tested by God and man-- 1 Corinthians 15:13 ff Conditions of the resurrection All passages beginning with "if" 1 Corinthians 15:19 Hope 1 Corinthians 15:24 The end will come : 2 Peter 3 1 Corinthians 15:25 Colossians 3:1 1 Corinthians 15:28 and when everything is subject to HIm, then the Son Himself will also be subject to Him who subjected everything to Him, so that God can be all in all; Ephesians 1:10 1 Corinthians 15:33-34 Stop sinning : Proverbs 22:24,25; I Peter 2:14 1 Corinthians 14:35-49 The seed of MAN Christ is the type of our changed-man-selves 1 Corinthian 15:39 Acts 17:26 1 Corinthians 15:42-48 God (Christ) is the last "Adam" - A life giving Spirit. 1 Corinthians 15:43 Sown in weakness, raised in power, glory 2 Corinthians 13:4; Galatians 6:29; Psalm 126:5 1 Corinthians 15:50 Kingdom cannot be inherited by flesh and blood 1 Corinthians 4:20 1 Corinthians 15:51 Mystery: Philippians 3:21 1 Corinthians 12 See notes from The Wonderful Spirit Filled Life 1 Corinthians 15:51 John 11:13 1 Corinthians 15:52 1 Thessalonians 4:16 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 Death has been swallowed up in victory Romans 8:37; Hebrews 2:14-15; 1 John 5:1-5 MSG: It was sin that made death so frightening and law-code guilt that gave sin its leverage, its destructive power. But now in a single victorious stroke of Life, all three-- sin, guilt, death-- are gone, the gift of our Maters, Jesus Christ. Thank God! 1 Corinthians 15:58 Galatians 6:9 Give yourself fully to your labor in the Lord (see also 2nd part of Hebrews 11)
1 Corinthians	16	1 Corinthians 16:2 to the extent that he prospers cf 3- Acts 2:45 1 Corinthians 16:9 A great door: Colossians 4:3; 2 Corinthians 2:12; Acts 14:27; Opposition Accompanies Opportunity : Ephesians 3:20-21; Mark 10:29-31 1 Corinthians 16:15 Acts 6 1 Corinthians 16:20 1A- greet with a kiss 1 Corinthians 16:21 with my own hand Ephesians 6:11; 2 Thessalonians 3:17; Philemon 19 1 Corinthians 16:22 New Testament imprecatory October 27, 2006- I woke up this morning with 3 words in heart: "God has given." This phrase is an answer to my wanderings, to my questioning prayers of "God, what would have Alicia and I do in Ukraine?" We know he brought is here and her surely has more than language school for us. And sometimes the answer is more simple than we think it should be. Ephesians 4 and 1 Corinthians 12 Reminds me that God shapes it all His way for His purposes. A side note from scanning 1 Corinthians 15--we almost make church and our faith about going to heaven when we die. By the grace God has given me, there is more than this! Instead of living for the day after you die, IN CHRIST I LIVE FOR THIS DAY. Not Hedonistically speaking because wasteful living if stretched out over an entire life is wasteful if I waste just one more day. MAY GOD IN THIS DAY THROUGH THE POWER HE ISSUES THROUGH THIS BODY BE GLORIFIED. MAY CHRIST INCREASE through the equipment--through the "part" he purposed me (us) to be. I am 34 years old and God has given me the grace that I don't have to ask the question anymore about "what is my purpose?" Today I acknowledge God as Father, accept His Love as being bigger than I may perceive. I've loved my wife and shared the bounty of our blessings--our stuff, the comfort of our home, our faith, our food, our walk. And by the grace given me, this shall be our life daily. I will not look for another life to be given, only to BE FAITHFUL TO THIS ONE HE HAS GIVEN BY HIS GRACE. AND HE KEEPS ON GIVING! 10-29-06
2 Corinthians	1	2 Corinthians 1:3ff Flow of God /comfort ; Be like God in your giving and forgiving : Luke 6:35-38- mercy, forgiveness, and giving ; Colossians 3:13- forgive as God forgave you Christ connects with us through suffering : Hebrews 2:10, 2:18; Hebrews 4:14-16 We connect to Christ through suffering: 2 Corinthians 4:10; Philippians 1:29, 3:10 ; 1 Peter 2:19-21; 1 Peter 4:12-19 !!! ; Our suffering connects others with God : 2 Corinthians 4:8-15 ; Ephesians 3:13; Hebrews 10:32-39 !!! ; Hebrews 13:3; 2 Thessalonians 1:4 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 -- The Flow of Comfort cf 7:5-7 // 4:15 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 Despair: Death Sentence- RELY- Deliverance>> Prayer cf. 5:5> Spirit=Guarantor 1:22 on capital punishment: the real death sentence. No more self-reliance. 2 Corinthians 1:9 cycle of faith: God raises the dead, what can man do? 2 Corinthians 1:11- Prayer Helps 2 Corinthians 1:12-24 God as travel agent 2 Corinthians 1:14 Boasting in the Lord: 1 Corinthians 1:8; 1 Cor 2:2 2 Corinthians 1:14 conscience suite 2 Corinthians 1:14 Part / full 1 Corinthians 13 2 Corinthians 1:15 Second experience of grace (wow, what a great phrase ... hardly ever noticed it) 2 Corinthians 1:19 -- Yes, Yes, and Amen! see also James 5:12 2 Corinthians 1:22 Spirit a deposit what is to come Genesis 38:18; Ezekiel 9:4; Haggai 2:23; 2 Corinthians 5:5 2 Corinthians 1:23 Lord it over: Romans 1:9; 1 Corinthians 4:21; 2 Corinthians 2:1,3; 2 Corinthians 13:2, 10 2 Corinthians 1:23 God as my witness... 1 Thessalonians 2:10 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:4 Tear, tear, and Joy, joy. For a Missionary
2 Corinthians	2	2 Corinthians 2:4 John 13 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 Mercy to Grief-Forgers (believers); Correction on disfellowshipping to overcome it by forgiveness 2 Corinthians 2:8- pour on the love (MSG) 2 Corinthians 2:12 Door : 1 Corinthians 16:9 God opens doors --and it's just the prayer that Paul asks 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 Do you smell like Christ? Life? Death? The Langoliers "Smells like mama" Smells like Teen Spirit Oooo that smell ONE SCENT-- from God v. 14- 13:10-11 thanks be to God (God's purpose) v. 16- some people peddle the word of God for profit Christ-- regardless of perceptions. Christ smells like SOMETHING to everyone. Every person must determine--is it life? Or is it death? (God's purpose, universal bow) 2 Corinthians 2:17- if we were to believe more of 2 Peter 1:1 and assume elements of the faith (like the Holy Spirit), we would be bolder
2 Corinthians	3	Amendments on the letters of recommendation 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 Letter of Recommendation (just like the new covenant) ; see also 13:3; an apostolic (-ly passed) gospel and growth model comes across very differently than DIY type spirituality (see Romans 8:12) I despair that we distance ourselves (we= the protestant tradition) from apostles because we 1- don't want to have associations with apostolic succession and 2- in taking the power structure away from written scriptures, it takes it away from those whose job is to peddle them, and it takes away any glimpse of a decentralized framework, where churchmen fade into obscurity into "body of Christ" 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 Competence of Ministers is from God. The rest of our sufficiency may be for nothing, but what God has given for his Purpose is eternal and abundant 2 Corinthians 3:7 The ministry of the Spirit: See the ministry of reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:18; Jesus Hebrews 8:6 2 Corinthians 3:8 more glorious ministry (see 7-11 et al glory, glory, glory! ) glory is ever Romans 5 ; A different brand of glory 2 Corinthians 3:12 -- Satan has his schemes, but God opens doors Dull Mind=veil on heart: Turn to the Lord, veil removed> only in Christ is taken away : Hebrews 4; 1 Peter 1:8; Exodus 34:29- Moses' face shined because he was talking with God Old Covenant New Covenant Radiance faded away The Glory is ever-increasing Veil face Veil hearts Reflections of glory 2 Corinthians 3:17 John 4:24 2 Corinthians 3:18 Romans 6:19; 2 Peter 2:18; reminds me also of Romans 1:17--(one glory to another/one faith to another) Glory and transformation increase together correlatively
2 Corinthians	4	2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Openly and plainly proclaim No deception No distortion. WORD warning: NO TAMPERING ??? god of age blinding unbelievers 2 Corinthians 4:4 The gods of this age Ephesians 2:2; 1 Peter 5:8,9 . Unbelievers are blind. 2 Corinthians 4:6 His light to shine in our hearts: Hebrews 10:32 2 Corinthians 4:7 The surpassing glory belongs to God, not us 2 Corinthians 4:10 Dual carrying: DEATH and LIFE . cf. 2:15-16 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Pottery suite Colossians 4:4- vessel possession: Song: I'm trading my sorrows 2 Corinthians 4:11 Given over to death: Hebrews 11:36ff 2 Corinthians 4:13 Go read Psalm 116 to see Paul's frame of reference. 2 Corinthians 4:15 Thanksgiving : also ever-increasing. -- 9:11-13 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Having Faith: * Not losing heart * Daily Renewal * Optimistic outlook shorten your views on... - burdens - closeness of reward lengthen your views on - concept of eternity - glory weight - more exceeding than that * Definition of Faith not seen world - pain - tears - suffering Glory to come - Heaven - God - Jesus 2 Corinthians 4:17 Affliction in this age is in proportion to the eternal weight of glory; Jeremiah 33:16 & 23:6 Because thiere is an unprofitable glory 2 Corinthians 4:18 Hebrews 11:3 ; Galatians 2:18-- seen things = temporary; unseen= eternal Two worlds: what is seen AND what is in the heart. This body AND the next one (1 Corinthians 15). The "I saved your life, now you owe me yours" clause
2 Corinthians	5	2 Corinthians 5:1 Heavenly dwelling Tents are flappy, temporary, and shaky The Spirit House is sturdy, permanent, and storm proof 1 Corinthians 3:9 2 Corinthians 5:3 reference to Eden 2 Corinthians 5:4 Mortal body swallowed up in life 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 is in the same language as 1 Corinthians15. 2 Corinthians 5:5 * Purpose * Spirit: down payment: 2 Corinthians 1:22 1. Prepared by God 2. Ensured by Spirit 2 Corinthians 5:7 We live by faith, not by sight Romans 8:22ff 2 Corinthians 5:9 Pleasing Him: nash tsel Romans 8:8; 14:18; Colossians 1:10; Ephesians 5:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:1; 1 Timothy 2:3; 5:4; Hebrews 13:21; Proverbs 11:20, 12:22, 15:8 2 Corinthians 5:10 Receiving what is due: Romans 2:6-7 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Ministry of Reconciliation Isaiah 2:9; Ephesians 2:16; 6:5; Colossians 1:22; Romans 5:11 2 Corinthians 5:11 1 Corinthians 4:4; Proverbs 1:7 FEAR OF THE LORD 2 Corinthians 5:14 Universal substitution, death, and LIFE 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 A missions pathos 2 Corinthians 5:15 The reason to live. Galatians 2:20; 1 Corinthians 15:31 (Life and for God's purpose) 2 Corinthians 5:16 Don't even look at people as if their body counts for anything. It is their eternal self we consider most. If we mastered this, we would know how to love our neighbor as well as ourselves. 10-4-06. Universal re-regarding, re-framing of every relationship ... that is, we see everyone differently, not just "brethren."; Romans 4:17; Ephesians 4:20; 6:12; I John 3:2 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2 Ministry to reconcile the world to God through Christ All in Christ ... are new! Like medical procedures ... you wouldn't want a new port to be old and used! Top condition, top shape, fresh start. God and the world--Christ is where we meet God. 2 Corinthians 5:17 new creation Isaiah 65:17; John 1:13; Acts 3:21; Romans 6:4, 16:3; Galatians 6:15; Revelation 21:4,5 2 Corinthians 5:19 Romans 5:10; Galatians 1:20 2 Corinthians 5:21 Deuteronomy 9:4-6; Psalm 31:1; Isaiah 53:11; Isaiah 54:17; 61:10; Romans 6:7; Romans 3:25; 10:4; Galatians 3:13; 2:21; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 1 Peter 1:1; 2:22-24; 3:17; Philippians 3:9 Note on 5:18 If I see the new creation thru Christ in a man, I will not count trespasses against him. Jesus calls me to reconciliation, which I can only do when I no longer hold a man's trespasses against him. "God making his appeal thru us (v20)" How can I be the new when I see the old? Thus, the entire thing is to see as Christ sees, i.e. The new creation, so that I will not see what I see, the old creation. When I am sinned against/wronged, the other is failing to see the new in me & is rejecting that earthly home which I too desire to reject in order that I may be swallowed up in life. (1-4) If Christ does not hold our sins against us, neither can we hold sins against another. Sins slide off; they cannot stick to the new creation. As I am living by faith, I see by faith, see the new creation and so am always of good courage (6). But what we are is known to God. (11) He knows I am a new creation; put my confidence in him, so that even when I am hurt, He knows me. If God never abandoned Christ and made him to be sin although he knew no sin, how then could he abandon his new creation which he finds to be faultless? -- JaneAnn Kenney 12-7-09 (July).
2 Corinthians	6	Total Bipolar reversal 2 Corinthians 6:1- don't receive his grace in vain 2 Corinthians 6:2- Now is the day of salvation 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 Multifaceted ministry while appearing one and existing another 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 Love us back--Give us our due affection 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 Live up to your sanctification separated from evil/ the world stand together as the sanctified House of God 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 People based covenant . Leviticus 26:12, Isaiah 52:11
2 Corinthians	7	2 Corinthians 7:1 "these promises" = God saying he will be their God, therefore, live up to your sanctification Comfortable Christians Beware! 1. 2 Corinthians 1 - No suffering, no consolation 2. not standing for something, please ears 3. Check Proverbs 4- Satan finds work for evil hands 4. Workers- comfort means not working hard enough 5. Racers- sweat, hurt, tired; press on 6. Soldier (of Christ)- Battle scars-- no one is unscathed. Our General, Christ, the King. Shredded back, spat upon, reviled, pierced by enemy's sword, nailed to cross, head pierced with thorns in mockery, died-- before he was glorious. 7. We've left something undone! Things we can't do enough of: Missions, one lost soul, neighbor/world 2 Corinthians 7:8-13a The flow of Godly sorrow > repentance 2 Corinthians 7:9- godly grief = repentance 2 Corinthians 7:10 - worldly grief = death Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads salvation Romans 2:4 1. diligence 2. clearing 3. indignation 4. fear 5. vehement desire 6. zeal 7. vindication 8. proves yourself 9. clears 2 Corinthians 7:13ff- Titus commendation 2 Corinthians 7:15 Philippians 2:12 2 Corinthians 7:16- Apostolic trust in the people even though these people were doing raunchy sex acts & even denying Christ's resurrection
2 Corinthians	8	2 Corinthians 8:13-16 The flow of Brotherly confidence 2 Corinthians 8- Heart >> Treasure >> People Luke 12:32-24 Giving as a challenge: A comparison with the other churches A proof of your love Plus a test of the sincerity of your love Compared to Christ's giving-ness Called a grace According to what you have, not what you don't have key: v 3- freely, willing Generosity * 8:6-9- Reason for giving = knowledge of the grace of Christ * 10-15- accepted gift = according to what you have (not your poorness)-- purpose for giving= equality * 16-24- giving = proof of love * 9:10-15; generosity= a sign of thanks to God, grace from God Luke 16:11; Galatians 6:7- God is not mocked; Ephesians 3:16- He gives according to His Treasury On wealth: it seems to me that riches, wealth, money is the god of this world. Jesus said you can't serve God and money. But so many people serve money with our time, our worry, our all--we justify this by our "need" for it, often it's called a necessary evil. But do we have a fair and equal "exchange rate" for our NEED (reliance) upon God? How can God receive glory? When we, His people, obey Him--so many things Jesus said, especially through Luke's gospel are sowing seeds of material gain into the kingdom. To sacrifice the "god of this world" by setting it into service for the kingdom, not by establishing buildings "for God" (because that's not what he's asked for), but yielding praise by sowing it into PEOPLE. 2 Corinthians 8:8 Ephesians 2:10 2 Corinthians 8:9 For your sakes, he became poor; Christ's giving is foundation to our own. Matthew 20:28; Philippians 2:6-8; & 4:17 2 Corinthians 8:13-15 equality, surplus, abundance, fairness in distribution of wealth and need (communism?) EQUALITY: the objective of giving 2 Corinthians 8:19 9:13
2 Corinthians	9	Giving factor: Give what you promised, don't forget the importance of Acts 15, how giving was the marker of Christianity from the Jewish and Gentile converts. Plus sacrificial giving is simply a marker of Christ's teachings 2 Corinthians 9:2 Mission community 2 Corinthians 9:9 Isaiah 55:10; Galatians 6:9 2 Corinthians 9:11 The outcome of these good works are glory to God! Matthew 5:16 2 Corinthians 9:12 James 5:4
2 Corinthians	10	2 Corinthians 10 SPHERE Christ's meekness is the foundation of our own (like giving, faith, character) 2 Corinthians 10:1-6 true soldiers are Christian soldiers 2 Corinthians 10:3 Ephesians 6 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Spiritual Warfare; Spiritual weapon-fare; MSG: The tools of our trade aren't for marketing or manipulation, but they are for demolishing that entire massive corrupt culture. 2 Corinthians 10:7-11 whispers of Isaiah; tearing down and building up of cf 13:10 2 Corinthians 10:12 danger of self-measurement 2 Corinthians 8:8 Not that we dare to classify or compare ourselves with some of those who are commending themselves. But when they measure themselves by one another and compare themselves with one another, they are without understanding. 2 Corinthians 10:12-18 Comparisons with others History of weights and measures; competing in sports needs competition. In order to boast in the field which God assigned, you must: * search for your talents * give your all and * WORK 2 Corinthians 10:13-18- The Lord commends outside the boasts of men 2 Corinthians 10:15-16 Missions strategies 2 Corinthians 10:18 1 Corinthians 1:31
2 Corinthians	11	2 Corinthians 11:1- a little foolishness 2 Corinthians 11:2- presenting a pure virgin Romans 7:4 2 Corinthians 11:4- another Jesus, Spirit, gospel ?! 2 Corinthians 11:1-6 Paul gospel = Christ gospel 2 Corinthians 11:4 No other gospel Seeming contradiction with Galatians 1:8; Key is apostolic v 13: watch out for false prophets Galatians 1:8 2 Corinthians 11:7-11 I didn't take your money to preach 2 Corinthians 11:8- Robbing churches to work freely 2 Corinthians 11:12-15 False Apostles, Satan's servants: * What were false teachers back then? (considering the Christ passages) * Who are false teachers? * What is the doctrine of Christ? 2 Corinthians 11:13- apostle masquerade 2 Corinthians 11:16f- the only bragging Paul does is "out of my mind" 2 Corinthians 11:30-35 boast for weakness-- different how than Romans 2:17? ??? man in third heaven??? 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 Boasts about sufferings Galatians 6:14 ; Boast only in Christ
2 Corinthians	12	2 Corinthians 12:1- Boast about WEAKNESS 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 weak = strength since the grace suffices us 2 Corinthians 12:9 Resurrection Power : 1 Corinthians 4:20 2 Corinthians 12:14-18 Paul wants you! 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 giving principle of parents to children 2 Corinthians 12:19-21 Be Strengthened: don't fall back into your old ways
2 Corinthians	13	2 Corinthians 13:1-4 Paul the itinerant apostle judge (as oracle of God) 2 Corinthians 13:4 Living by God's power 2 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Corinthians 4:20 2 Corinthians 13:3 seeking a proof: 3:2 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves test yourselves to toe-the-line * Examine * prove * know Philippians 2:12 2 Corinthians 13:10 2 Corinthians 12:19 2 Corinthians 13:11 1 Corinthians 1:10 2 Corinthians 13:12 1A- greet

New Testament: Romans

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Book	Chapter	Notes
Romans	0.5	Romans Themes - Proverbs 16:11; Phillippians 2:12-13 Law/Grace: John 1:17 Law given through Moses, Grace and Truth came through Jesus Christ Righteousness: I John 3:7 2:13 I circle all the occurrences of righteousness, judgement, and justice: they are all related to the Greek word "dik-": to see them all highlighted makes the thrust of the book obvious In February/March 2009, we began our Wednesday night Bible study in Sumy of the book of Romans. Instead of lectures, we started discussions. It's better that way. More elemental questions: Can a person sin after she becomes a Christian? Does the "good standing" of he who administers the sacraments (baptism, Eucharist [which is another name for Lord's Supper] affect the "take" it has on the receiver? Does anything else we do religiously affect our receiving of the grace of God? (works, sacraments, attendance, payments, prayers)
Romans	1	Here, God does two things: (v20) Revealed His Power and nature and made it plain. (24) to those who refused it, he gave them over to their selfishness CHOICE is the biggest thing God gives man. Selfishness is the biggest sin, it is all-consuming and is never satisfied. God saves man from not just "sin" but from ourselves and from each other. LOVE is the answer to both of these. Romans 1:8 Acts 8:22 Romans 1:11-12 Principle: 1 Corinthians 12-14- Spiritual gift imparted by Paul, yet for benefit of all. Power to the people. MSG: You have as much to give as as I do you. 15:14 Romans 1:14 1 Corinthians 1 Romans 1:16 The gospel statement John 7:35; Acts 1:8 ; Romans 2:16 ; 2 Corinthians 5:21 ; 1 Peter 4:17 Romans 1:16 ashamed: Philippians 1:20 Romans 1:17 not a new thing Cf 10:16 ; gospel carried by viral means; 2 Timothy 2:2 Romans 1:18-25 there is no excuse v 19- Acts 14:15-17; "Traces of God"- Blaise Pascal v 20- Without Excuse Acts 17:31 ; Hebrews 2:3; John 16; Psalm 19 v 21 Psalm 28; Ephesians 4:17-18. (any connection with Deuteronomy 6) ; "they will all know me" ref v 24 Additional references to most reference bibles Acts 7:42, 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12; God giving them over (ref) Ezekiel Romans 1:28- "(God) let them run loose" like Two worlds: there's only two ways to consider the world 1. With God considered 2. Without God v 21- nonsense: Ephesians 4:17 Romans 1 v. 24, 26, 28 - God gave them up Most people--even Christians who don't know the whole story are going to have a problem with the God who gives people up Romans 1:25 (and 28) Delivered them over: Romans 1:24, 28; Acts 2:42; Acts 14:16; Ephesians 4:19; 1 Timothy 1:20; Psalm 106:41 Romans 1:28 They did not think it was worthwhile to have God in their knowledge Choice and God's sovereignty Man's choice and God's handing over indicates: 1. The cycle of obedience, sin, deliverance, and restoration continues and 2. that man could have turned back to God and 3. God could have been connected with man at any time. The key is man's choice-- like everything else man has--came from God. (cf John 4:24--spirit and truth ... both from God.. life, birth, etc) Romans 1:32 God's Just sentence: 1 Peter 2:23; cf Romans 2:5 On truth v 2 Impartial v 11 Just v 5 See Judging Suite below: esp. 2:2, 3, 5, 11, 12, 16 1:32 MSG: And it's not as if they don't know better. They know perfectly well they're spitting in God's face. And they don't care-- worse, they hand out prizes to those who do the worst things. (Like 3:6, like 4:4-5) Romans 1 Sum The world know God showed. Even know what they deserve.
Romans	2.1	Truth is a real thing. It is wholly known only by God. And we don't know the whole story. Romans 2:1 Judgment: Matthew 7:1, John 8:15, 1 Corinthians 2:15; 3:15,16; 5:12-13 (esp. v 2); 11:31-32 Judge in Church: Ro 14:12. 1 Peter 1:7 v.2- God's Judgment based on truth- Jn 8:32, 17:17; Psalm 26:3 v. 3- because others are guiltier in comparison, does not make one innocent v. 4- God's kindness leads toward repentance Mt 11:20, 2 Cor 7:10, 2 Tim 2:25, 2 Peter 3:15; Rev 3:19 v. 5- Righteous judgment is - according to what he has done - without partiality v. 11 - wrath with equality v. 6- equitable desserts repay each one according to his works Psalm 62:12; ÔÅ 1 Peter 1:17; ÔÅ Jeremiah 17:10; ÔÅ Matthew 16:27; ÔÅ Ephesians 5:16; ÔÅ Ezekiel 18:30; ÔÅ John 5:29 ; ÔÅ Proverbs 24:12; ÔÅ Isaiah 11:3; Other judging issues: ÔÅ Luke 11:19 Or to put it another way: MAN God Choice of how to Live (1:28) Gives over man (1:26) v.2 Based on truth v.11 impartial, no favorites (see James) v. 5 - Just v. 16- for a specific day Judging other people with no authority no credence (2:24) A law A given righteousness Belief is the catalyst: According to the good news through Christ v. 16 With a new kind of credence which is apart from The letter & Circumcision (2:27) 3:6- by inflicting wrath 3:19- the whole world is subject to
Romans	2.2	Romans 2:1-11 "Generous orthodoxy" being kind enough to bring about the righteous life God desires. (James 1--don't be like the one you "judge", be like God) God is kind (4). Kindness leads to sin being given up. Not sin being assigned, even to the guilty. Romans 2:4- Psalm 86:15; 2 Peter 3:9; Isaiah 43:25 Romans 2:6-8 v. 6- Jeremiah 17:10; Proverbs 20:11; Ezekiel 18:30; Matthew 16:27; 2 Corinthians 5:10 v. 8- Christians are appointed for salvation, not wrath ; 1 Thessalonians 5:9 Romans 2:11 No favoritism with God * James 2:1; * Galatians 2:6; * Colossians 3:23; * 1 Timothy 5:21 Romans 2:12 6/23/2010 5:13:00 AM Romans 2:13 * "hearing" 10:17 ; and DO-ing is not the same as BELIEVE the promise and act like His children (see 4:13) * Judging 5:13 Romans 2:9- Selfish people will eventually have harsh treatment Romans 2:12-29 - God doesn't want people to just be fair, but above fair, to LOVE. Romans 2:12-16 is chiastic with 29 Romans 2:13 Gospel foreshadowed Romans 2:14 Conscience law : ó µ º! Gentile conscience law : See Hebrews 8 & 10; Romans 1:19, 28, & 32. Romans 2:16 Gospel : 1:16 ; Judgment : 1 Peter 4:5; Specific Day: 2:5 No more secrets: Universal (the great) reveal; Hebrews 4:13 Romans 2:17 (God boasting) Boasting suite: Psalm 5:11 notes; Psalm 20:7; Romans 3:27; 11:18; 1 Corinthians 1:21; 2 Corinthians 11:30 Romans 2:17 Evil Dualism: relax when it comes to obedience, but brag when it comes to the teacher-position, law-holder that God made you to be born into Romans 2:20 John 4:24; John 1:17; Christ is the real embodiment of knowledge and truth. His people being that same embodiment is the theme of the walk, especially TImothy and TItus Theme: "20-20" knowledge 2:20- false knowledge--the law is knowledge and truth 3:20- knowledge of sin through the law 4:20- knowledge that God is faithful to keep His promises Romans 2:24 "because of you" : Jealousy suite: Hypocritical believers arouse contempt with God; See James 5:4; cf 11:11; Acts 14:2; 1 Peter 2:12 Romans 2:25-29 * Circumcision of the heart: Stephen; Acts 7:51 * Closer to the truth: 1 Corinthians 7:17 ff - live as you are called * Praise not from men but from God: Galatians 1:10 (boasting and bragging; Matthew 6:18; Pleasing Him - I Corinthians 13 * Metaphoric circumcision reversal v 25-- In other words, if you broke laws, what good is having your penis clipped for God's covenant foreshadowing to hope to stay without sin o v. 26 "counted as" o v. 27 What kind of judging? Comparative modeling * Narrative links: Paul writes of heart circumcision 1. Acts 7 - Paul heard Steven preach this theme 2. Acts 26:11- Paul confesses his evil life 3. Acts 22:19- Paul confessed even before Christ and mentioned Steven by name Romans 2:27 See the parable of the two sons Romans 2:27 7;6 Romans 2:29 "matter of the heart" : 4:9 - PLEASING HIM suite; Acts 7:51, Jeremiah 4:4 Romans 2 Commentary: December 10, 2007 During my latest reading, my mind is changing. Formerly saw the framework of Romans being a legal argument leading up to a life in the spirit. Next, that all the talk of doctrine & whatnot led up to the conclusion of Romans 11:32. But now I see that grace is all throughout. Even within the "argument," the supremacy of God is confirmed and His grace, there.
Romans	3	Not everyone was under law, but ALL have been mastered by sin. Appeal to universals: Sin- which has mastered us all God- who is God of all Faith- the matter that connects us to God Righteousness- is both recognized yet redefined by God Justice Romans 3:3 God's Faithfulness * Hebrews 11:11- Sarah--counted the one faithful who promised ; * Psalm 13:5,6 ; * Hebrews 10:8 ; * 1 Thessalonians 5:3,4 ; * 2 Thessalonians 3:3; * 1 Corinthians 10:13; * 2 Timothy 2:13 Romans 3:4 God as Judge 1 Corinthians 5:12,13; 11:31-32; cv 6 Romans 3:8 It is sin that condemns Romans 3:10- Call NO ONE, but EVERYONE. And Christ who Justifies 3:23- All have sinned 8:1- In Jesus, no condemnation Galatians 2:17- it doesn't mean Christ promotes sin if we are found in sin while we are seeking to be justified by Christ Romans 3:9-20 Hope is a change in choice. i.e. damnable choices have been redeemed Psalm 14; Ecclesiastes 7:20 v. 19- UNIVERSAL: the world may become subject to God's judgment Romans 3:19 A universal truth for all people whether you want to hear it or not. To the world: There are things you need to know! (God's purpose) There is a righteousness that is universal, just like Rain. See Psalm 40, 70, and Isaiah 40 and 55:8-11. (righteous rain) Jesus is Lord of all: See nations of Psalm 2 and Universal bow Not just moral law, but a salvation from death and selfishness, and hate and destruction You've been given a choice The existence of the Jewish nation is proof of God Accountability: law is a standard, promise is a relationship. Romans 3:20 law can't save Conclusion on law: The system has shifted from LEGAL to GRACE-BY-FAITH 3:28; 4:15- wrath (SHIFT) Conclusion on law: Law keeps from sin End justifies mean See 6:1 & 15 (see 2:20 for 20.20 knowledge) Between Romans 3:20 and 3:21 Turning point in argument: The needed change (through faith) See Acts 3:16 Romans 3:21-31 (MSG) showing the we no longer rely on our part but completely rely on God's doings (faith cycle) Like 4:13-15, "If those who get what God gives them only get it by doing everything they are told to do and filling out all the right forms properly signed, that eliminates personal trust completely and turns the promise into an ironclad contract! That's not a holy promise, that's a business deal. A contract drawn up by a hard-nosed lawyer and with plenty of fine print only makes sure that you will never be able to collect. But if there is no contract in the first place, simply a promise-- and God's promise at that, you can't break it." Romans 3:22 Key Statement of Faith This righteousness from God comes through in Christ Jesus to all who believe See 3:27 ; 4:5 Romans 3:23 All have sinned--both Jews and Gentiles 9:30-31; 11:32 Note: I was always taught 3:23 as a point in the five steps of salvation. I seemed to have missed the strength of faith and the goodness of God surrounding this sort of harsh statement on sin. On both sides, there is an affirmation of faith and trust in God. Romans 3:24 Acts 15:11 ; grace as a gift Romans 3:25 Forbearance of sin (in reference to the people under the Old Covenant) 5:9 - cf. Hebrews "propitiation" Cf. 10:3 et al Romans 3:26 ...to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time Timeless grace Romans 3:27-31 Boasting Romans 2:17; Galatians 6:14; 2 Thessalonians 1:4; 1 Corinthians 1:29; cf Romans 4:2 Romans 3:29 Universal God End of Romans 3 The law isn't nullified by faith, but upheld by it
Romans	4	Beginning of Romans 4 Works aren't nullified by faith either WORKS is pitted against TRUST::earnings is not really gift. Works are for earned wages. Trust is for banking on promises of GOd. This is very close to the "grace" argument in the Church of Christ fellowship: if it is all about trust, then why are we working so hard? In context, many of the readers of Romans were coming from a legal background. of obeying via works TO earn righteousness. It doesn't necessarily exclude work out of the scenario. But shall we rest for moment not wanting to get back to work, but to lay around in trust for a while? As we relax, we can look over at work to examine how many good words have been polluted by it. Credit. Earn. Even in WORK, there are also promises. But also contracts. Which are legal, which are not trust, but systematic trusts-- and we all have seen that we can't entirely trust the system. But we are spared from the complications of this argument when we're really not talking about work and jobs at all, but a religious system. How do the religious systems and the infrastructures of the world blend? (still have to work) but not "play the game" sometimes the values trump the "law" and everything This is a challenge to one huge false assumption that righteousness was obtained by works. It's not. It only comes by gift and promise. Righteousness The Holy Spirit Justification Salvation Reconciliation with God Romans 4:1 Galatians 3:6-9; James 2:20-4 Romans 4:1-3 Faith and righteousness connection established Romans 4:4 2 Peter 2:15; Matthew 20 Romans 4:5 Work=wage; Faith=credit-- 9:30-32 ; 3:22 Romans 4:5 See Isaiah 26:12- Talk about ordaining peace! Romans 4:9 Revealed secret concerning Circumcision; cf 2:28; see also Acts 7:51 Romans 4:11 The seal- 2 Tim 1:14 Romans 4:12 Heart circumcision: Ephesians 4:1; Galatians 5:16, 1 John 2:6 Romans 4:16 Faith "gene"; Ephesians 2:18 ; John 8:39 Romans 4:17 Prophetic, authoritative word-- In God's sight Romans 4:17 Faith Believed in God Romans 4:17- THAT God-- Who gives life to the dead and calls things into existence that do not exist Romans 4:17 IS THAT AIN'T (bw) ; "Bipolar Reversal" (Steve Kinney, Hurricane WV, Spring 2006) Life : Death Saved : Sinners Wise : Foolish Strong : Weak Trials : Joy Hosea 2:23 ; Romans 6:3,4; 9:25 (key) ; 1 Corinthians 1 ; 2 Corinthians 5 ; Ephesians 2:1 & 6 ; James 1:2 Romans 4:18-24 LIFE CYCLES: Renewed by HOPE, FAITH Romans 4:18 God's Promise and creative word Hope against hope: = bipolar reversal realm of foolishness DON'T TRUST: things you can see or the things you know the best - 1 Peter 2:23 Romans 4:20 Glory ; 9:17 ; Psalm 145:13- God is faithful to all his promises (see 2:20 for 20:20 knowledge) Romans 4:21 The very definition of FAITH John 4:50- Took Jesus at his word John 6:29- work is believing Mark 10:27- all things are possible with God. We can rely on him John 8:51- anyone who keeps Jesus' words will not see death Acts 24:25 Gal 3:14- by faith we receive the promise of the Spirit Gal 5:22- fruit of the spirit 2 Timothy 1:12- know, trust, convinced Titus 1:2- based on God's promises Hebrews 4:14- hold fast to the faith we profess Hebrews 6:15- And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. Hebrews 6:18- it is impossible for God to lie Hebrews 10:23- hold unswervingly to the hope we profess for he who promised is faithful Hebrews 11:19- God is able 2 Peter 3:9- the Lord is not slow in keeping his promise Romans 4:24,25 Elemental facts of the gospel : Also 6:4 ; 8:11 ; 10:9 Romans 4:18-25 Endurance: Continual Entrusting; Hebrews 3:6; 3:14; 6:11, 6:15
Romans	5	Whatever Christ did on the cross & the power of His resurrection, It trumps all things like sin, death, more sin. The inoculation is stronger than the epidemic. Romans 5:1 Theme for the chapter: Reconciliation See 2 Corinthians 5 vv. 6 ff 2 Samuel 7:24 Some things we get as blessings from God (in this chapter): 1- peace 2- access 5- God's love poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit (v8--his own brand of love) 11- reconciliation 13- free and clear account 17- grace and the gift of righteousness Sin, that which is a death sentence; was payment for it, so LIFE replaces DEATH Romans 5:2 Access by faith, into this grace in which we stand, we rejoice in the Hope of the glory of God4:18 ; 1 Corinthians 15:2 Romans 5:3 Suffering/perseverance--1 Peter 1:6; 2 Peter 1:5ff Romans 5:5 Hope does not disappoint; 8:17 Romans 5:5 Holy Spirit he has given us; 1 Corinthians 13:14 Romans 5:6 Power; In the time of no power, we received it from on High Romans 5:6 God Loves us Just as we are; Peter, John, 13:36,37 Romans 5:9 Past, Present, Future; 3:25; Kairos Time Galatians 4:4 Romans 5:10 --These passages are in most reference Bibles, but I thought them to be especially mentionable Romans 11:28 Colossians 1:21, v. 11 Romans 11:15 2 Corinthians 5:18,19 Romans 8:34 Hebrews 7:25 Romans 5:11 2:05:11 Romans 5:12ff Death through Adam/ life through Christ 1 timothy 1:4 Romans 2:12 Romans 5:13- Holy accounting; Cf 4:4; grace is the bank-breaker Romans 5:14 Law of sin= death Romans 5:18 Choose: 1- Life/Faith = grace 2- Sin = death
Romans	6	You're not Saved from just the disease, but it's worst symptoms What are you sold out to? Romans 6:1-11 The Christ-based life-- we are participating in an eternal life, so, dead and temporary things can have no part of it. Romans 6:1 Romans 8:31; v. 15 Romans 3:5,8 Galatians 2:17 Effects of Grace: 1 Corinthians 15:9-11 Romans 6:3 Introduction of an action besides faith Romans 6:4 Again, these are common references, but I thought enough of them to circle them in my bible v. 6 ; Acts 2:24 ; Romans 7:6 ; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Eph 4:22-24 ; Colossians 3:10 Romans 6:4 Additional references I wrote in for this passage; John 6:34 ; John 11:25 ; 2 Corinthians 13:4 ; Galatians 3:26 Romans 6:4 New way of life ; Ephesians 2:15, 4:24 Romans 6:5 Same Spirit Acts 5:20 ; 1 Corinthians 6:17 ; 2 Corinthians 4:14 Romans 6:10 Death for world, life for God Romans 6:12-14 Sin, a thing? Romans 6:13 This is my offering ; Romans 12:1 Romans 6:13 Romans 9:21 Romans 6:14 True Freedom ; 1 Corinthians 9:17, 18 Romans 6:14 Conversion 6:14 Law to Grace 6:18 Sin Slave to Slave to Righteousness 7:6 Code to Spirit For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:15-16 (23) Paradox of Freedom and servant hood Slaves to whom you obey; 1 Corinthians 9:19 ; 2 Corinthians 3:17 ; Galatians 1:10 (Christ); 5:1 and 3:22 (slavery) ; Hebrews 2:15 ; 2 Peter 3:19 Romans 6:15-18- MSG: You know well enough from your own experience that there are some acts of so-called freedom that destroy freedom. Offer yourselves to sin, for instance, and it's your last free act. But offer yourselves to the ways of God and the freedom never quits. Romans 6:17 Form of teaching = grace 2 Peter 2:18, John 8:34ff Romans 6:18 Obey= John 14 Romans 6;19 Ever increasing ; 2 Corinthians 3:18 Romans 6:20 Our guiding principle When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness v. 18
Romans	7	You are Bearing fruit-- it's either going to be for God for death Romans 7:4 So that you may belong to one another Romans 7:4 Bearing Fruit ; Romans 10:4 ; John 15:8-- married to Christ, Christ's bride (see 2 Corinthians 11:2) Romans 7:5 Our Former Guiding principle For when we were controlled by the sinful nature the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in our bodies so that we bore fruit for death Romans 7:6 Colossians 2:14- It was not replaced by another LAW BOOK, but with the new life of the Spirit. Which is NOT just another book. But now we have been released from the law, since we have died to what held us, so that we may serve in the new way of the Spirit and not in the old letter of the law Romans 7:7 Downside of the Law: See Ezekiel 20:25-26 MSG: The law code had a perfectly legitimate function. Without its clear guidelines for right and wrong, moral behavior would be mostly guesswork. Apart from the succinct, surgical command, "You shall not covet," I could have dressed covetousness up to look like a virtue and ruined my life with it. Romans 7:8- Law called it what it is, but did not alter the nature Romans 7:11- seize your opportunities through the new freedom Romans 7:17 - An illogical but true corroboration with Galatians 2:20, the Christ who lives in me. Romans 7:19- there is a longing, urge to understand what's going on with this sin battle
Romans	8.1	Romans 8 The Spirit's Work: I Cor 6:17, 1 Sam 10:6; James 4:5; 2 Corinthians 1:22; John 16--to convict the world of sin Guidance: also inspiration v.9- controlled by the spirit not the flesh v. 14- Led by the spirit = sons of God Galatians 5:18- led by spirit, not under law Acts 20:22,3- compels and warns Acts 21:4- urged 1 Peter 1:12- preached the gospel by spirit 2 Peter 1:21- spirit carried along Scripture writers Testifies/ Deposit-Guarantee: v. 9- Belong to Christ v. 16 - we are God's children 2 Timothy 1:14 - He is and Guards the deposit Ephesians 1:14- marked with a seal, a deposit 2 Corinthians 5:5 - Spirit a deposit, guarantor of "life" Helps in our weakness: v. 26 Acts 9:31- strengthened and encouraged the church Ephesians 3:16- saints strengthened through the spirit with power Philippians 1:11,19- help given, prayer accessible delivery 1 Peter 1:5- through faith you are shielded by God's power until the coming salvation Searches Hearts and Intercedes for saints: v. 27 Romans 9:11- conscience confirmed 1 Corinthians 2:10-12 gives us understanding of God's gifts 1 Corinthians 12:3- speaking by spirit 1 John 4:3- that Jesus is the Christ Jude 20- pray in the Holy Spirit Sanctifying work: 1 Peter 1:2 2 Thess 2:13 Indwelling: 8:9- Lives in you, controlled by 1 Corinthians 6:17- uniting with Lord's spirit 2 Cor 1:22- Spirit put in our hearts Gal 5- fruit of and in step with the spirit 1 Corinthians 6:19 and Ephesians 2;22- body is the temple Ephesians 5:18- be filled with the spirit Hebrews 6:4- Shared in the Holy Spirit Hebrews 8 & 10 law in mind, written in hearts 1 John 4:4- you have overcome: he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. More on the spirit: Luke 11:13- Given upon request John 3:8- variable John 7:39- streams of living water Ephesians 4:30- can be grieved 1 John 4:1- others tested Matthew 12:32- blaspheme against John 4:24; 2 Corinthians 3:17- the Lord is spirit - and both spirit and truth are from God Unity in the Spirit 1 Corinthians 6:17 1 Corinthians 12:13 - baptized and drink of the same spirit 2 Corinthians 13:13- fellowship Ephesians 2 and 4 Other Spirit: War and judging (leadership) Judges 3:10, 6:34 Saul and his men- I Samuel 19:20 Came in Power - Judges 14:6, 15:14 Craftsmanship- Exodus 31:3, 35:30 Spirit also rested on others-- Num 11:26-30 Ezekiel's prophetic ministry Spirit is promised to all sexes and nations- Joel 2:28f Baptism of the Holy Spirit- Acts 1:5 Note: Truly the spirit of God is mysterious yet so much information exists upon him ... but the Spirit is not "about" information.
Romans	8.2	Chapter 8 begins with "no condemnation" and ends with "no separation" The Spirit represents two problems brought up in Chapter 7: Changing the makeup of our nature Espravlyaet - makes straight the confusion by giving you over to life. Hope is left. Note: People who do not acknowledge a tremendous need for a presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives probably figure they are disciplined enough, strong enough, or smart enough to live without him, despite God's fulfilling purpose in sending Him. Not only do I acknowledge, rejoice, and long for whatever it is that God promises through the Holy Spirit, but I fear the aim/trajectory of my eternal destination to live any other way. March 25, 2009. Romans 8:3-4- MSG: The law always ended up as a Band-Aid on sin instead of a deep healing of it. And now what the law code asked for but we couldn't deliver is accomplished as we, instead of redoubling our own efforts, simply embrace what the Spirt is doing in us. Romans 8:12- Active Flesh living leads to passive death; Active Spirit is killing deeds leading to active spirit life MSG: " ... we don't owe this old do-it-yourself life one red cent. There's nothing in it for us, nothing at all. The best thing to do is give it a decent burial and get on with your new life. God's Spirit beckons." Romans 8:15 - Abba Father; Galatians 4:6 MSG: The resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. Romans 8:17 Co-heirs- Ephesians 1:11 Romans 8:17 Glory; 2 Corinthians 1:22 ; 11:23 ; Phil 3:10 ; 1 Peter 1:6 Romans 8 (notes as a breather half-through) If you let it go, it will kill you. If you kill it, you will live. Is the pivot point death? Choice? Or Both? Or choice of life? Faith beyond death 1 Corinthians 3:16 Christ lived right and died wrong. So that we might die wrong to live right. Romans 8:18-25- the eternal weight of glory (2 Corinthians 4:7) Romans 8:19- another nuance of revelation: the benefit of the "perfection" culmination of God's dream Romans 8:24-25 SONG: when the faith shall be sight Romans 8:27 Isaiah 40:13 Romans 8:28 God's Purpose; Eph 2:10 ; Phil 2:13 Romans 8:28 Mentionable reference notes Genesis 50:20 ; Isaiah 38:17 ; Jer 29;11- v. 30 ; Romans 11:29, 11:35 ; Eph 1:11; 3:11 ; 1 Cor 1:9 ; Gal 1:6, 15 ; Eph 4:1,4 ; 1 Thess 2:12 ; 2 Tim 1:9 ; Heb 6:17 ; Heb 9:15 ; 1 Pet 2:9 ; 2 Pet 1:10 Romans 8:29 Conformed to the image of His Son: 1 John 2:6 Romans 8:30 Predestination ; 9:12 ; 11:2, 5, 7, 28, 29 ; 1 Peter 2:8 ; Ephesians 1:11 Romans 8:30 Called : Acts 2:21, 39; Hebrews 5:4; 1 Corinthians 1:26, (5:11), 1 Thessalonians 2:12; 2 Timothy 1:9 Romans 8:34 Power of the penalty has been removed, which gives the original value back to "LIFE" itself (and it's owners) as God intended the Restored Relationship Romans 8:34 Right hand of God--See Psalm suite Romans 8:38-39 All things are yours ; 1 Corinthians 3:21-23 The passage Ira shared with us when we shared our "waiting on God" with house-searching, January 2009. It was a big verification for us that trust in God pays off when faith first.
Romans	9	The twins Jacob and Esau are an example of God's pre-destination Romans 9 Chapter theme: Jealousy: 1 Corinthians 10:22; Romans 10:19; 11:11 9:2- not man's effort, or desire, but God's mercy-- not by works but by him who calls; God's prerogative, He is the potter, we are the clay Romans 9:5 Philippians 2:6 Romans 9:6 Word of God : Romans 10:17; Isaiah 45:55 Romans 9:9 All nations : Psalm 67 Romans 9:11 God's Purpose: His election, not our works : Ephesians 2:8-10-- God's purpose of election: Not of works but of His call Not by human will or effort but God's mercy Romans 9:16 Romans 3:22; 11:32; John 1:13; Titus Romans 9:17 See 13:1 ; 4:20 Romans 9:18 Romans 11:7 God is the Potter. Romans 9:21 Romans 6:13 Romans 9:23- I love this phrase: riches of his glory for vessels of mercy there's a definite tie in with Romans 11:32 Romans 9:25 Is that Ain't / Bipolar Reversal (BPR) 4:17 ; 1 Corinthians 1:28 ; Hebrews 8 & 10 Romans 9:26 Matthew 3:9,10; 1 Peter 2:10 Romans 9:30 Righteousness that comes by faith Romans 9:32 AS IF-- 11:6 ; Eph 2:8-10 Romans 9:33 Matthew 11:6
Romans	10	In the spirit of Isaiah 52 & 53 Romans 10:1 Why pray if they were saved? See 3:22 Romans 10:3 God's Righteousness ; Romans 3:25, etc. Romans 10:3 Works based- Romans 3:25--God's own ; 5:8- Love ; 5:9, 9:30; 9:32; 10:6 ; Titus 3:5 Romans 10:4 7:4 ; Colossians 2:14 ; 2 Corinthians 5:21 Romans 10:5-21 Deuteronomy 29:14-15- promise of covenant to all vv. 6-7 - Also Deuteronomy 30 v. 13- Acts 2:21, Acts 10:43 Proclamation is the result of the body-based covenant Romans 10:6 Righteousness that comes from faith Romans 10:6 Ephesians 4:9 Romans 10:8 Deuteronomy 30:14- Mouth confession is a reflection of the heart Romans 10:9 Raised from the dead (3rd part of gospel message) 4:25 Believe in your heart Romans 10:10 With the heart one believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth one confesses, resulting in salvation Romans 10:13 See Acts 2 Romans 10:14 Galatians 3:1-5 ; John 4:42 Romans 10:16 Galatians 3:8 ; 2 Thessalonians 1:8 Romans 10:17 Romans 2:13; Romans 9:6; Galatians 3:5; Phil 1:29 Romans 10:19 Jealous : Isaiah 65:1 (from the song of Moses) Romans 10:20-21 Revelation of God's mission to see all nations. The ultimate Bipolar reversal. The language of the kingdom which defies all the rules of the earth. A segue to Romans 11:32
Romans	11	Romans 11:5 CHOSEN BY GRACE and (6) "works" negate grace Romans 11:6 Now if by grace, then it is not by works; otherwise grace ceases to be grace 9:32 ; Ephesians 2:8-10 Romans 11:11 Jealousy: c.v. 14; Ezekiel 16:59-63; Acts 13:45; Galatians 2:14; 1 Peter 2:12; 1 Timothy 6:1- witness by relationships; Mission of God Romans 11:11 Branche: the old ones were not cut off so you could replace them, but for unbelief. Faith is the sap that hold the branch to the tree. Romans 11:13 Deut 32:21 Romans 11:14 Eph 1:5 Romans 11:15 Romans 5 Romans 11:20 Enjoy the best of Jesus Romans 11:22 Double Attribute; continue in his kindness Romans 11:29 God's gracious gifts and calling are irrevocable Romans 11:32 Romans 3:23, 9:16; Titus 3:5; Exodus 33:19; Deuteronomy 32; Isaiah 43:21-25; Numbers 14:19; Psalm 75:7; Jeremiah 18:4, 42:12; Isaiah 56:7,8; Hosea 6:1-3; Romans 9:18; Galatians 3:22 (key); 2 Thessalonians 2:11,12; Daniel 9:18; Titus 3:5; 1 John 3:7; Romans 3:9 (under sin) See Romans 9:2 Identify with the son. God chose to filter everything through Christ, a human connection, God with us. (Hosea 6:1) This is growing into my favorite and deepest theme (Monday, February 14, 2011). Today I'm adding the complexity of the connection of the theme "Power to the People" to this. Genesis 14's Melchizedek, Numbers 11- Everybody a prophet, and Mark 9's other people healing-- all have a common thread-- that God appoints people how he wants, and we don't always get to know what the origin of it is. See notes from Joseph Campbell's The Power of Myth Exodus 33:19- I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion Romans 11:36 FROM TO and THROUGH-- Ephesians 4:6; Romans 5:5; Colossians 1:15-20; Titus 3:4-7; Hebrews 1; Acts 3:17
Romans	12	Romans 12:1 Living Sacrifice : Psalm 51:10; Hosea 6:6; Romans 6:14; 15:16; 12:15-19 ; Ephesians 4:23, 5:2 ; Hebrews 13:15-16 do good and share what you have ($, etc) ; 1 Peter 2:5 ; Good Conformity; Romans 8:29- to likeness of Christ; Ephesians 1:11- to God's purposes Romans 12:2 The world does have a pattern, a mold, a conformity. 1 Corinthians 1:4 ; Hebrews 10:29 Romans 12:3 Humble See 10; 14:9, 10; Faith, too is a gift. Measure of faith God has assigned us: John 6:44ff Romans 12:5 1A- individually members Romans 12:6 Grace given to us--John 3:27-- Other people's gifts are important to me so that we can let them use them without hinderance Romans 12:9-21 In matters of faith-unity, in matters of opinion-liberty. (sic. Thomas Campbell--actually from Orthodoxy practice) Romans 12:10 1A- love, outdo in showing honor, v. 3 Romans 12:12 Hebrews 9:14, 9:28; contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality Romans 12:15 1A- live in harmony Associate with the lowly Romans 12:16 Deut 15:11, Psalm 41:1 Romans 12:17 1:1:10:33 Romans 12:19 1 Corinthians 4:4ff; Deuteronomy 32:35; Psalm 10:14; 94; Proverbs 20:22; 2 Thessalonians 1:6; Hebrews 10:30 Romans 12:20 Proverbs 25:21-22 Enemies are won by fulfilling the stomach and thirst desires
Romans	13	Standing before God trumps government in matters of justice Romans 13:1 Authorities that exist; Luke 20:20 ; Colossians 2:10, 15 ; Like Pharaoh 9:17 ; 1 Peter 2:13ff; 1 Timothy 2:2 Romans 13:6 Pay taxes and don't be in any kind of debt Romans 13:7 Pay to all what is owed to them (taxes, revenue ... respect and honor) Romans 13:8 1A- love : Greatest Command : Matthew 22:34-40; Owe no one anything (except love) Romans 13:9 Don't covet Romans 13:14 Clothe yourselves : Galatians 3:27-- all encompassing love
Romans	14	Romans 14:1 ACCEPT (other versions have RECEIVE) means love; v. 15; 15:7 acceptance predicated on love; 1 Corinthians 8 This, like other things like comfort and forgiveness-- are given to other people because God gave it to us (me) first. It's the same with LOVE. Romans 14:2-4- MSG: But since both are guests at Christ's table, wouldn't it be terribly rude if they fell to criticizing what the other ate or didn't eat? God, after all, invited them both to the table. Do you have any business crossing people off the guest list or interfering with God's welcome? If there are corrections to be made or manners to be learned, God can handle that without your help. Romans 14:4 Keeping it real--before your own master, you stand.; The servant/master clause: we are all God's servants, none of us masters to judge or rule over another. Romans 14:4- Trusting God for the work He does in other brothers. We must trust God's work in others. This is why we don't judge, because it is between them and God. Romans 14:5 Conscience: 1 Samuel 24:12,15 - if you're "worried" about the weakness of you're your brother, the Lord is able to make him stand. Romans 14:9 Christ died and came to life for this: that He might rule over both the dead and the living (passage about judging the quick and the dead) Romans 14:11- UNiversal bow, Isaiah 45:24. Romans 14:12 Back to Romans 2 ; Accountability Romans 14:13 1A- don't judge or cause others to stumble; b- OVERFLOW WITH HOPE through the Spirit Romans 14:14 Peter's Joppa Lesson Romans 14:15 Walking in Love What is tough love? I believe it is the gentle love of Christ. Love is not tough for the recipient, but for the giver. A cruel person could "fake" what the world calls tough love and enjoy it as cruelty. Love is honoring your (albeit) weak brother more than any of your own preferences.; Galatians 6:1 "you who are spiritual" Romans 14:19 1A- keep peace and build up (edify one another) Romans 14:22 Conscience Romans 14:23 James 4:17 Romans 14:25 Principle of faith: whatever does not proceed from faith is sin Other Principles from 14 It's OK to keep your conscience to yourself "to the Lord" "give thanks" There is a lot of levity in scruples Doubt is the realm of (un)faith
Romans	15	Romans 15:4 Galatians 3:24; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, especially 6 & 11 Romans 15:5-7 1A (x3): Live harmoniously, glorify unified, welcome/receive/accept Romans 15:6 1:01:10 Romans 15:14 power to the people: Apostolic trust in the people. Actually, Trust in God who keeps & grows the people who believe. 1 Thessalonians 4:19; 1 John 2:20, 27; Mutual Edification: 1 Corinthians 14:26 when you assemble each one for edification; Hebrews 10:24-25- stimulate one another (cf Romans 14:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 3:13-14); Ephesians 5:19 & Colossians 3:16- Sing/Speak to one another; Hebrews 3:12-14- exhort one another daily; Trust in the People: 2 Corinthians 2:3, 7:6, and 8:22; Galatians 5:10; 2 Thessalonians 3:4; Plm 3:4; Hebrews 6:9 Song: Casting Crowns If we are the body ... 1A- Instruct Romans 15:18 Legitimate measure and scriptural evidence "for what God is doing in the world" Romans 15:20-21 Foundational principle: Not building on another man's foundation Romans 15:21 God's Mission Romans 15:20-24 Giving to ministry ; 2 Corinthians 8
Romans	16	Romans 16:16 1A-greet/kiss Romans 16:17 Ephesians 3:14 Romans 16:7, 11, 21 Paul's relatives Romans 16:25-27 Doxology: mystery, God's purpose. Colossians 1:26; Ephesians 3:4-5, 9

New Testament: Acts of the Holy Spirit

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Book	Chapter	Notes
Acts	0.5	Acts .5 Themes: Gospel Promise of God Prevenient Grace Covenanted: Man can go one of two ways: belief > obedience > blessing non belief > disobedience > curses And a note to non-believers-- this is the story we find ourselves in (see McLaren book, which I don't know if it is the same message, but I'm sure it's close) Here we are.. We never knew this was our story Best thing to do when you're lost is to be found-- not just in the Billy Graham crusade type way, but to find yourself in the great story. Prophets foundation Proven by Jesus' (He is the Messiah-- Acts 5:42) -- the whole story is Centered on Christ 1. Death- Has been officially conquered. Death has been changed to a mere transition. 2. Burial 3. Resurrection- Jesus is still alive! It's a new life. HIS new life (1:3) is the key gospel, the "proof"; 4:2; a glimpse of the hope of promise; as far as we can see (in the world without faith) we will die-- but as far as we believe, as far as we know, by faith, we'll live again! 4. Ascension 5. Return- another promise. 6. Witnesses: 1:8; See also the usage in 1 John. Forgiveness Faith - cv 14:22- "a body of teachings," yes, but it is more to do with believing! Repentance: 3:26 Decentralized God - Quite possibly the most far-reaching theme of the Scriptures: there is a difference between boundary orientation and center orientation. Boundary was the guarded camp Israel had, but God has placed Himself in the center of everything, of every nation, just where he belongs. Investigate further, the Universal Bow--the jealousy of God for the world and the tool he used it to draw all men to Christ and the cross. o 2:21- Everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord. God becomes "open source" instead of proprietary. Decentralized God o 2:46- House church-- from temple to living room o 7:48 the Most High does not dwell in houses made by hands, as the prophet says (Isaiah 66:1,2) o New Freedom 13:38- through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and by him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the Law of Moses. o 17:24- The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything .... See following verses. Angels in Acts- Ch. 1:10,11; 5:19; cf. 6:15 (How'd they know?) 7:35, 53; 8:26; 10:3; 12:7ff, 11:23; 23:9 (even when the people had suspicion); 27:23. Some have suggested this book be called the Acts of the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned in nearly every chapter as a major player. Note: did they "talk about" him or simply demonstrate His power? Baptisms in Acts: 1:5- Holy Spirit baptism 2:38, 41, 47 - 5:14- the porch 8:12 & 13, 38-- many 9:18- Paul 10:48- Cornelius' Household 11:21- turned to the Lord (see also Acts 2) 11:24- in Antioch 16:15- Lydia's House v 33- Jailer's house (31,33,34) 18:8- Corinthians 19:5 22:16 In Reference to John's: 10:37; 11:16; 13:24; 18:25 Church Grows: 2:47, 4:4; 8:12, 25, 40, 9:22 esp 31, 11:24; 12:24; 14:11; 19:20; 6:7 ????--How many sermons in Acts come from the OT. Link to the Travels of Paul Link to Themes and Chapter Summation Link to Conversion Chart or try this one from Christian Courier
Acts	0.6	Body of Teaching 2:11- wonderful works of God 4:8-12 5:20- the Life 5:29-32 5:42- Jesus as the Christ 8:5, 35 9:20- He is the Son of God 9:22- Jesus was the Christ 9:27- in the name of Jesus 9:28- boldy in the name of the Lord 10:34-43- all the prophets bear witness 11:20- preaching the Lord Jesus 12:24- word of God 13:12- teaching of the Lord 13:13- to the end of the chapter 13:15- reading from the Law and the Prophets 16:32- "believe" (do and listen) the word of the Lord 17:2-3- Jesus is the Christ and it was necessary for him to suffer 17:11- examining the Scriptures (OT- Moses and Prophets) for evidence (which is there) of Jesus the Messiah 17:31- resurrection is the star of the show 18:5- Jesus was the Christ Amos 9:11,12 18:11- word of God 18:25- way of the Lord 26- "more accurately" 19:8- reasoning and persuading them about the kingdom of God. 20:21- repentance toward God and of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ 20:24- testify to the gospel of the grace of God 20:25- proclaiming the kingdom 20:27- whole counsel of God 20:32- word of his grace 24:14-16- Paul definitely makes Jesus' resurrection the centerpiece of his speeches 28:23- testify to the kingdom of God and trying to convince them about Jesus both from the Law of Moses and from the prophets 28:31- kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness & without hindrance
Acts	0.7	When read together, Luke and Acts follow the Holy Spirit real heavy. Jesus comes in under the Holy Spirit's power. Jesus teachings filled with the Holy Spirit. The promise from the Father. We leave the first Chronicle of Luke hanging with the apostles waiting for power from on high. Now it is time for the Holy Spirit distribution-- a major function of Luke's story. The power of "Acts 29" is for realsies-- Luke seems to have left the story hanging in Acts like he did with the gospel of Luke The set up of the book supposes the ever-increasing-glory, the spiral upward. There may be some "problems" with lack of such concentrated power of the Spirit , because it's not watered down. Even if just to make us bold, we have to trust his work. From the Jews to the Gentiles, it is clear that the principles (yea even Jesus teachings) were ENOUGH. And even on the dark side of the spirit regulations, Ananias and Saphira lying to God, and Dr-Know-it-all (13) struck blind. Sceva in 19:13-16.
Acts	1	Acts 1:2 Jesus giving orders to the apostles through the Holy Spirit Acts 1:4 Jerusalem ... where they stayed in the temple praising God. Acts 1:5 Baptism by Holy Spirit: Duality of Elements: living water; Holy spirit and Fire predicted by John; and wind in John 3 John 7:39; Luke 3:16 Acts 1:6 Kingdom question: they spoke of David Acts 1:7 Authority: Jesus' Identity as an authority boundary between God and apostles 1 Thessalonians 5:1ff; 1 Timothy 6:15 Acts 1:8 (KEY) Worldwide witness of God's power through transformed people cf 28:21; God's purpose of worldwide distribution of God-type Love Centristic Spreading; Romans 1:16; John 7:35 Holy Spirit Guidance System; 1 Thessalonians 3:11; Acts 13:4, et al Contrast of knowledge and Power- 1 Timothy 6:20-21; 1 Corinthians 2:5- It's all from God Jerusalem: the fact that Jesus started his foundational church here is bipolar reversal because of the enmity they showed to the King of Kings Jesus's " - Establishing authority from God/Holy Spirit (we've counted too much on ourselves) Acts 1:9 Ascension; John 6:62 Acts 1:11 Urgency : Hebrews 9:28; I Thessalonians 4:16; 1 Peter 3;22 Acts 1:12 Olivet, the same place Jesus camped out during his last week in Jerusalem Acts 1:14 Continually United in prayer ; 2:44-- one accord. (See Zephaniah 3:9 prophecy) Prayer is the joining point where God will bring his people together and unify and mobilize. Acts 1:16 2 Peter 1:21 Acts 1:20 Leadership; Episkopav Acts 1:21 A time of waiting For the Spirit For Power For Christ's return Christ still occupies a body--the CHURCH Acts 1:22 become a witness... must mean it's based more on testimony than on "seeing" with his eyes. The faith transition has been made from the seers to the believers--for we are a kingdom of believers. cf John's Thomas suite. Acts 22:14, 9; 23:11; see 2:11- they were amazed at tongues, but were proclaiming other wonderful acts - "witness"- the usage here is not only somone who had actually seen Jesus, but an active testifier (1:8; v 25 & 3:15 & 4:20). Acts 1:25 Ministry: Diakonias Acts 1:26 cast lots: Psalm 78:55 Commentary Jan 20 & 29 2008 Last week's reading, what stuck out was the simplicity of the message. of expectations placed on new believers were minimalistic, provisions given were for sustenance; though Jesus had synagogues, not all were believers in Messiah, so they may not had privileges. Mickey saw Acts as a big adventure.
Acts	2	Acts 2 Commentary It seems the apostles left in their wake many healings and many believers. We cannot honestly be minimalists of "the faith" because we know they left behind also word from the Lord. We see Paul's & other epistles. COC always assumed Acts 2 over all the rest of the early church history in Acts. The brevity of their sermons strike me. They also had power. There's a lot Luke doesn't tell. Plus, over and over in diminutive form, "word from God," "the message," "proclaiming Jesus"-- forgive me for saying that things are diminutive-- but the point is that if it were anything but a central message of Christ, ... seems like Luke would have chosen to coin other phrases. What else did they leave behind? See 11:23, "Remain true"-- plus they came back and encouraged. Pentecost: 50th day after "Easter" Also known as First Fruits. Acts 2:1 John 1:33 Acts 2:2 wind came from heaven Where else would the spirit of God come from? Acts 2:4 HCSB says gave them ability for speech Acts 2:5 abilities and needs Spirit gift: Translates in action, Interaction to witness, meets the need Monetary gift: translates to giving to help saints and show unity Acts 2:11 Their speeches were the magnificent acts of God Acts 10:46; Psalm 71:15,16 Acts 2:17 See Isaiah 30:1--Alliance with God's Spirit, cf 33 Acts 2:21 everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved Two way calling: v. 21 and 39 He calls to us We call to Him See also: Genesis 12:8; Acts 10:43; Romans 10:13; Acts 13:39; Zephaniah 3:9; 1 Corinthians 1:2; Psalm 14; Psalm 31:17; 2 Timothy 2:19; Hebrews 10:13; Isaiah 55:6 Acts 2:22 Jesus was a man pointed out to you by God ... 2:23- pivot point of the will of God and the will of evil man Acts 2:24 God raised him up ending the pains of death Acts 2:27 Luke 4:34 Acts 2:33 cv 17; Jesus receiving the Holy Spirit, He was the firstfruit Acts 2:34-35 Spiritual Warfare Acts 2:36 God has made ... not just we proclaim that He is Acts 2:37 Cut to the heart What shall we do? See Luke 3:10 Acts 16:30 Acts 2:38 We are no longer waiting on the spirit, the Holy Spirit is waiting on us. Rom 5:5 receiving the gift: see Acts 5:32 forgotten sins: Jeremiah 31:34 Acts 2:39 Not for you alone: Deuteronomy 29;14-15- Promise to others Children (your) The other nations and V 21- Everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord. God becomes "open source" instead of proprietary. Decentralized God Acts 13:38 Universal gospel, universal forgiveness, universal BOW God calls to himself everyone (God's purpose) John 6:65- Reciprocated calling, God calls, man calls. An offer of salvation (it wouldn't be there without God); See Joel 2:32 Acts 2:40 Corrupt Generation: Galatians 1:4; Philippians 2:15; James 1:27; Acts 3:26 ; Deuteronomy 32:5; Luke 9:41, 11:29; Matthew 11:16, 12:45; 1 Thessalonians wrath to come; 1 Corinthians 5:8-10; Romans 12:2 pattern of this world; Colossians 3:5; Titus 2:12 Acts 2:41 accepting the message : Acts 17:4 Acts 2:42-47 The Power of Worship to Witness Acts 2:43 fear came over everyone; Acts 5:11 Acts 2:44 all the believers were together; Acts 1:14 Acts 2:45 Sell what you have and give to the poor 2 Corinthians 8,9 Those who give all don't need lessons on giving little ability and needs: Acts 4:35 Acts 2:46 HOUSE CHURCH. See also, 5:42, Acts 7:48, 8:3, Acts 17: 24,25 Proverbs 24:27; 1 Kings 8:27; Isaiah 66:3 Another evidence of the Decentralized God Humble- simplicity of heart Acts 2:47 God Gives the growth. See also 5:14, 11:24b
Acts	3	Acts 3: 1-10 Healing is a definition of the kingdom He's going to get a celebrating penalty on that one... walking, leaping, and praising God We're God's people--how come we haven't seen anyone healed? Acts 3:12-26 Prophets preached Messiah would be killed Moses preached the prophet to come Verse 24, Samuel on Abraham promised Acts 3:15 Author of life; (HCSB- source of life) Hebrews 2:10; 12:2 Acts 3:16 The Name the name itself "comes through"-- does not even have origination anywhere in us. by faith in... ... made this man strong The faith that comes through him has given him this perfect health 3:16; 4:10,12 & 17 ; 5:41 & 28; 9:16; 10:43 Acts 3:17 cf Acts 17:30 Did it in ignorance-- it's not very flattering, but it is a sign of grace. How often when we judge do we ask in our hearts, "Do they know any better?" Our answer to this tells us two things: How our heart is heart is geared toward them (who I am) Determines our approach to them (how I act) I am defaulted with the inkling that they do know which is opposite of the actual prayer of the Christ & the first who died in His name: Forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Acts 3:18 the prophets have been fulfilled (22) purposed purpose Acts 3:19 seasons of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord. ESV has "his Christ", MSG has "Messiah" Acts 3:20 He may send Jesus who has been appointed Messiah for you Heaven must welcome him until... Acts 3:21 The Restoration of All things: Restoration is God's business New Heaven, New earth -2Peter New Creation- Romans 6 2 Peter 3; 2 Corinthians 5:17 3:21- refreshing/restoring or condemnation (23) (and returning v 26) Acts 3:22 Moses' great prophecy of the Messiah Acts 3:23 cut off from the people punishment for disobedience under the Law Acts 3:25-26 Blessed ... by turning each of you from your evil ways (cv 2:40) 25- promised-based 26- returning much like the resistence from the people "we are already Abraham's children"
Acts	4	Acts 4:2 Body Based Proclamation Acts 4:3 Sadducees: Their doctrine was the problem. Strict denial of resurrection, even with evidence and witnesses. Perhaps they were the same spoilers of the widow's houses from Luke 20:47 Acts 4:10 Christ=anointed by God Acts 4:11 Peter's theme: The Living Building Reference also to all the other stone passages: Luke 19:40-- rocks will cry out; God can raise up children from stones; stone that the builders refused has become the cornerstone Acts 4:13- the prayer to preach boldly was answered quickly (31) Acts 4:19,20 5:28, 29, 41, 42--not only did they preach Christ but.. they are following a higher rule (4:19) they are being threatened for it (4:21) they continued (5:42) because they just couldn't stop (4:20) Acts 4:23 their own fellowship differentiating them from the Saduceess or a particular group, or both? 4:21- "and they praised God" (like the Acappella song) also 21:20 4:23- believers were called friends Acts 4:24 Prayer They raised their voices to God unanimously Acts 4:25-26 -Willie Tucker 8-15-96 The Nations Rage: the way evil nations rage & plot in vain: deny it control it stop it decry: "you're making us guilty" See Isaiah 56:3-8 4:27-28- Will of God and the will of evil man was the same objective: For Christ to be crucified. It was the fulfillment of prophecy; Predestined and planned according to God. God is in charge, and he has charged some to talk. 28- it's all God's plan even when people do what they want Acts 4:29-31- BOOM! Answered prayer for one of the things God will not withhold Acts 4:29 They called themselves slaves Acts 4:30 Power: 1 Peter 1:5; Ephesians 1:19; 3:16 Acts 4:32-37 Can such wonderful community be replicated? 35- addressing the needs of people: see 2:45 and Ephesians 5:29 4:36- the significance of Barnabas (Joseph)from Cyprus, he was a LEVITE!
Acts	5	Acts 5 I want to believe more than I do now. If God is who I believe He is, then I must be open to the fact that he may operate in a way that is beyond the capacity to wrap my brain around. There are things we cannot know, figure out, or explain. ACCEPT: DECLINE: Why do people let stories of modern miracles die/fade away? Is it because some people won't believe or don't believe? Because it's not now and not proveable or testable, then it cannot be? BELIEF: (Caveats? But ... If .... ) UNBELIEF: Non-believers "miracles have ceased" See Caveats above Explaining by "reason" what some describe as miracle. Why do I want to believe God more? To know and to see God, to experience him in the deepest way. Our faith glorifies God because it is his reflection through our bodies. God is doing active awesome things whether we "see" it or not! Everyday God works miracles He is involved in our lives He chooses the manners of miracle - even if our eyes can be closed to them Example: "The guy who ..." Acts 5:1 1 Corinthians 11:30ff Acts 5:4 Stewardship wrongful is lying to God Galatians 6:7,10- "God is not mocked" in the context of sowing and reaping Are all lies lying to God? This event RESONATED. Resonating means that people didn't forget this. To me, as a reader, I can forget certain details of the story, but these events for the people living them, they were part of the fabric of their cultural context. They were always integral pieces of the story and part of how they reconstructed the event. Acts 5 v. 9 Bad Example--husband to wife-- (see also the TESTING suite; Mal 3:10) 1-11- quite a scary story, how can we ignore it and not consider it a vital part of the story? v.11- great fear: cf 2:43; 9:31; 13:11; 10:2. MSG: had a healthy respect for God. They knew God was not to be trifled with. v. 15- Holy acts didn't take physical touch; Acts 19:11-12 17 Jealousy leads to (33) wanting to kill -- cf Acts 7:9; 13:45; 17:5 Jesus railed on the Pharisees quite a bit but now his resurrection-ministry has hit the Saducees in their soft spots. These temple-keepers didn't even notice that the apostles were in the temple teaching. They were early morning bent on "dealing" with them, but didn't pay attention to who was teaching in the temple. v. 18- laying on of hands in not such a spiritual way v. 20- go stand in the temple complex and tell the people all about this life (life of Christ/life in Christ). They had occasional encouragement-- if not told to go on out there, they could have "played it safe" and ducked for cover v. 28- Remember the Saducees did not believe in resurrection, so Jesus' blood was still the main thing, not resurrection. They were focused on blood guilt, not glory! 29- cf 4:19 5:29-32- is not just the "obey God rather than men" passage, but central core doctrine of the Holy Spirit, Enthronement of Jesus over Spiritual Israel and also it is the moment Jesus promised where the disciples did not have to plan the words. 32- cf 2:38--God gives the Holy Spirit to those who obey him. Holy Spirt is both a witness and a gift. THis is the vibe of 1 John's sharing fellowship so others will have fellowship MSG: THe Holy Spirit, whom God gives to those who obey him, corroborates every detail. 33- they were so mad because they were non-spirit-believing sect of the Jews 34ff- Judas and Theudas- it seems that the religious leaders were not the ones who "dealt" with the insurrectionists, that something else happened to them. v. 38- Mark 9:38 v. 39- cf 9:5 fighting against God Acts 5:41 The name; cf 3:16 Acts 5:42 House to House/ House Church Daily Simply Christ-- there is not much more evidence of anything else being preached. Acts 2:2, 2:46, 5:42; 8:3 Saul searched every house; 9:11, 10:32; 12:12; 16:5, 34, 40; 17:5; 18:7; 20:20 house to house; 21:8 Romans 16:3,5 & 1 Corinthians 16:19 Priscilla and Aquilla House; Colossians 4:15 Laodicea, Nymphas church; Philippians 1:2; Philemon 1:2 - Apphia & Archippus' House church God Indwells People, not buildings Home, a natural setting for one-anothering-- 58 one anothers in the New Testament Be it ever so humble- Christ's simplicity Home is congruent to the family nature of the church Home Models Spiritual Authenticity- you can't fake it here.
Acts	6	Acts 6:1 multiplying-- before now, it was adding 6:2- I never noticed that the full number of disciples were called (Jerusalem church, had the disaspora scattered?) Maybe this record of the actions of the Holy Spirit were never meant to be THE (one and only) record, but what about -- the act of the Holy SPirit upon all the beginning disciples? 3000 + from numerous countries Decision Making places: 2- just the apostles, 6- gathering, 15- council Acts 6:6 prayed and laid-- laying on of hands 6:7- priests- because this was Jerusalem and this is where Christ was being preached Acts 8:17; 1 Timothy 4:14 Acts 6:7 The faith- preaching about God, cf 5:42, et al Acts 14:22; 16:5; Galatians 1:23; Jude 3 Acts 6:7 - "conversion" of priests -- a large group of priests became obedient to the faith Acts 6:7 Increasing WORD Acts 6:8 Job shift: Stephen was not just a waiter! Acts 6:11 blasphemous words against God and Moses a matter of interpretation
Acts	7	Acts 7 Stephen's Speech: Notice how many times he uses the word "God" Acts 7:17 historical shift... Acts 7:20 beautiful before God Acts 7:22- MSG: Moses, thinker and athlete 7:23-29- at one look it seems that Moses' actions were discomforted and perhaps rash. But through the Holy Spirit and Stephen, it sounds like he knew just what he was doing and the 40 years bueffer was just a hedge to let the desperation, the hope for salvation to be permeated among the people. Moses seemed to know what his purpose was and what his mission should be. But after the episode, it gave Moses time to dwell in Midian and consider not only the fact that 1- foreigners should be smote if they mess with God's people, but that 2- God's people should see themselves as brother, thus treat eaech other so ... and further, that regulations were going to have to come from outside in a set of standards, behavioral expectations, LAW. God also used this as Bipolar Reversal in that the saving should not come through Pharoah's house (though there was lots of cool built into that) but that it would come thorugh an exiled desert wanderer married to a black woman, and humble man. Acts 7:25 but they did not understand 7:29- who were Moses' sons? 1 Chronicles 23:14-17- Moses' sons Acts 7:32 voice of God Psalm 29 Acts 7:35-43 This is a paragraph of the rejection of God's chosen, also it is the them of this speech (esp. v 37) 7:37- Prophet like Moses: Deuteronomy 18:15 Acts 7:38 Mt Sinai the congregation Living Oracles Hebrews 4; Psalm 22:22 Acts 7:42 God turned away and gave them up ... Romans 1:24,28; Acts 14:16; Prophecy from Amos 5:25-27. See also Isaiah 66:1-2. "gave them over" occurs in the Old Testament, also referred to in apostles, the idea is summed up in Romans 11:32 vibe 7:44- insight into pattern theology: the point is about replication of the real thing. 1- Moses 2- copied by pattern 3- the real thing of heaven. In the same way, 1- Hermeutical interpretation is supposed to 3- copy the Bible by putting it 2- into practice and real life Acts 7:48 God's sanctuary (House of God) Ephesians 2:22 Acts 7:50 Idol paradox Acts 7:51 Holy Spirit resistance. The POINT OF resistance in the story is the acceptance of the Holy Spirit, not some fine tuning of doctrine, but a complete giving of things to God. Not necessarily a yielding to charismatic or pentecostal practices. Pivot point of the turning of people from the agreeable, historical Bible shift to RESISTING the SPirit. Acts 7:51-53 uncircumcised hearts Colossians 2:11; cf Romans 2:29, chapter 4; Galatians 5:15; Deuteronomy 30:6 See also Jeremiah- 4:4, 9:25 53- received the law but did not keep it. Acts 7:56 Jesus is standing, not sitting
Acts	8	Acts 8:1 Diaspora; John 16:2 Acts 8:3 House to house See 5:42-- plus, a good bounty hunter goes to where the people are. House church would have been easy pickens Acts 8:4-8 SAMARIA--Phase 2 of the Great Commission; they were doing the sacred "go"; there was "lay" preaching-- those who were scattered whent on their way proclaiming the message of the good news Samaria is also home of the "Good Samaritan", and the Grateful Samaritan Luke 17, and the sin-type classification of "Samaritan" See also John 4 as a precursor to the gospel proclamation in Samaria This persecution follows the same geographical array of the spread of the gospel. Mission-driven people keep on preaching! 8:5- topic of preaching: THE CHRIST 8:6- another "one accord" also 12:20- not just in religious harmonies Acts 8:14 God's message Acts 8:9-25 Simon the Magician-- God's powers and money don't mix! (see Acts 19:26-27) v. 10- Simon's nickname "The Power of God, called Great" He knew the source of his "magic"--he also knew REAL when he saw it. Basic truth: there is something bigger. There is a difference between magic and demon excorcism & lame being healed. It actually helps people, not just impresses them. People look for a Hallelujah, not just a WOW. God is the ONE who does the really cool stuff. 16- Special holy spirit request 20- God given gifts do not even blend with money 21- neither part nor lot (whole) v 22- Peter indicts the intent of (Simon's) heart v. 24- Simon is the first case of a Christian repenting 26- Evangelizing in the Gaza Strip Acts 8:27 dude was in charge of the entire treasury of the queen Acts 8:29 The Spirit dialogues cf 10:19, 13:2 Acts 8:35 good news about Jesus; Like in Luke 24, a vague expansion of the gospel Acts 8:37 believe with all your heart Deuteronomy 6 Acts 8:40 evangelizing
Acts	9	The church was born in a time when the religious structure had in place, an organization 1- through elders 2- councils 3- synagogue networks a- see 9:2, the letters sent out b- 9:14- the authority c- high priests (some no doubt had witnessed the actual Christ) Acts 9:1 John 16:2 Acts 9:2 the Way Acts 9:5 Christ=the people of the church. Why else would he say, "Saul, why are you persecuting me?" See also 11:24, 5:39 Acts 9:10 Ananias... a different one than in 5 Acts 9:11 10:03 AM Acts 9:14 calling on the name of the Lord See Acts 2 Acts 9:15 Prelude to the Gentile ministry-- also Acts 10, Peter's vision. Acts 9:15 Acts 22:12 Acts 9:16 cf Phil 3:10; 5:41It seems Ananias is saying, "Lord, maybe there's been some mistake-- this is a bad guy." And God has a plan already (see note on the story we find ourselves in). But in dealing with Ananias, he says "what he wants to hear"-- Ananias is thinking "JUSTICE!"-- Punish the church, and you'll get suffering from God. As we know, Paul's story, yes, he got suffering, but he considered it a blessing! Do you think the principal still works today? Acts 9:17 Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:13; he added the Spirit part cf 12 Acts 9:20 proclaiming Jesus in the synagogues: "He is the Son of God" see I John Acts 9:23-24 former co-conspirators of Saul Acts 9:25 they were called "his" (Paul's) disciples Acts 9:31 State of the church address cf 11:25. Spiritual balance between fear of God and Comfort of the Spirit Acts 9:32 Peter's Itenerant Ministry Acts 9:35 turned to the Lord Acts 9:42 believed in the Lord
Acts	10	Acts 10:2 feared God cf 35 Acts 10:3 Acts 16:9 Acts 10:4 Prayers God hears all prayers Acts 10:8 Joppa Jonah's call to minister to the gentiles Acts 10:9 Mark 7:19; Psalm 67 Acts 10:10 visionary state Acts 10:14 I won't eat anything unclean Ezekiel 4:14 Acts 10:15 Mark 7:19; 1 Timothy 4:4 Acts 10:17ff Distinction between the voice and the Spirit communicae cf 8:29 Acts 10:25-26 fighting off the temptation to be worshiped, take God's glory cf 14:15 Acts 10:28 the Jews could not associate or visit with a foreigner Acts 10:33 Why ask Why? Acts 10:36 good news of peace through Jesus Christ Acts 10:38 curing all who were under the tyranny of the Devil Spiritual Warfare Acts 10:42 He is the One appointed by God to be the Judge of the living and the dead Hebrews 9:27 Acts 10:43 --everyone who believes in Him will receive forgiveness of sins -- See Acts 2:21, 11:17 10:44- The Holy spirit came by Peter's speaking the word (HCSB the message) Acts 10:46 declaring the greatness of God (a simple message, huh? Psalm 70) Acts 2:11
Acts	11	Acts 11:1 God's message Acts 11:16 Baptism of the Holy Spirit Acts 1:5 Acts 11:17 how could I possibly hinder God? Acts 10:43. Principle: Don't Stand in God's Way. Acts 11:18 repentance resulting in life. MSG: Hearing it all laid out like that, they quieted down. And then, as it sank in, they started praising God. "It's really happened! God has broken through to the other nations, opened them up to Life!" Acts 11:19 the message Acts 11:20 good news about the Lord Jesus Other Gentile Converts So it was Peter, these guys, and Paul Acts 11:21 & 24 a large number who believed and turned to the Lord Acts 2:42, 5:14, 17:4 Acts 11:22-24- confident in the Holy Spirit's ways. So, we have miracles, sign gifts, healings, dead being raised, and in 11:27-30 prophecy Acts 11:23- FAITHFUL WITH PURPOSE when he arrived and saw the grace of God... He actually saw the grace of God to remain true to the Lord with a firm resolve of the heart-- Acts 13:43; 14:22; 15:36,41; 18:23; 20:1 Peter= few days Paul= a whole year Acts 11:24 & 21 A great many people were added to the Lord: Also evidence that the Lord = the church Acts 11:25 Never noticed that Barnabas fetched Saul; cf 9:30 Acts 11:26 Called Christians first at Antioch ;the group was also called "the church"; they were simply called friends in 4:23cf 12:1; Acts 26:28; 1 Peter 4:16 Acts 11:27 prophets (plural) 1 Thessalonians 5:20 Acts Notes: Angels, visions, miracles, and prophets. Not what I would have chosen as credible source of writing! Maybe my education needs redemption? Acts 11:29 according to his ability; cf 2:45 & 4:35
Acts	12	Acts 12:1 the church (cf v 5) cf 11:26 Acts 12:2 Apostles Martyred: Brother of John with sword by Herod Acts 12:11 dim expectations Acts 12:19 4:27 PM. the sentries were collateral casualties of the work of the angel Acts 12:20-25 Interplay between the word of God and kings... God always wins Why do the nations rage? Psalm 2 Nations like Tyre and Sidon--see Matthew and Ezekiel Acts 12:23 Commentary Herod was not a believer, but the angel of the Lord smote him. He had taken credit for being called a god (although many Caesars had done that) He had martyred James, John's brother, and imprisoned Peter Acts 12:24 But the word of God (HCSB- God's message) increased (flourished) and multiplied: A positive gain The Word of God is more than just the Bible! See Psalm 19:1-4, Heb 4:12, John 12:48, 19:20, 2 Tim 2:9b
Acts	13	1-5 connection with the Holy Spirit speaking and fasting and being sent by him. Acts 13:1 reference to "local church" (HCSB)- There were prominent people in the leadership/servanthood at Antioch. Simeon the Black Man Acts 13:2- as they were ministering to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said... (Holy Spirit dialogues 10:19, 8:29) He also did their directing v 4 (see also note from Chapter 1) Fasting Mentioned--v. 3, 14:23 Acts 13:5 proclaimed God's message in the Jewish synagogues (Hey, weren't we already proclaiming God's message?! ) 13:4- being sent by the Holy Spirit was not metaphorical. It wasn't all clean 1- Ananias and Saphira Acts 5 , 2- Acts 13:7- MSG: "Dr. Know-it-ALL" 13:11- Elymas struck blind, 3- Death of Herod 12:23. Acts 13:8 the faith Acts 13:9 Like Peter before him, this is the first names change outside the original apostles Acts 13:10 won't you ever stop perverting the straight paths of the Lord? cf 5:11; & 12:23 13:11- Elymas was not a "false prophet", or heart-twisted for power like Simon the Magician. Charlatans would naturally be attracted to something like miracles just like Jannes and Jambres in Exodus. Acts 13:12 teaching about the Lord Acts 13:16 you who fear God Acts 13:24 baptism of repentance Acts 13:26 fear God, and message of this salvation 13:27- "did not recognize" like John 1:14? You can fulfill the word of God and it NOT be a good thing! Thoughts on Predestination: whose side are you on? The purpose of God has already been going on for years, so to join it is to join with something that is eternal. Working our way back from Romans 11:32, we start out humble and called to be caught up in this PURPOSE of God. That we were "not a people" and God has called us to be "his people" called by his name. To live the life you were intended to is to bring glory to him and his purpose. Everything done in his name fits into that category. That's why just our religious dedications are not the only things that count. That's why it is not just the actions of the professional clergy the only vocations that count as worthy. That's why it's not just the people who can have kids who are blessed with offspring (ref to Isaiah). That's why the blind and lame have been called to the table. That's why we are now called to the table instead of the temple. That's why the lowest common denominator has been set as the very high standard of service because everybody can level down and serve-- if they cannot, "they have not part of me" (if it's pride) That's a long way from privilege and calling. Every member is a minister. Every talent is to be spent glorifying God. It glorifies God when you follow your bliss and do what you were designed to do. God has called us to standards of LOVE, SERVICE, EXCELLENCE Acts 13:32 good news of the promise that was made to our forefathers Acts 13:34 faithful covenant blessings made to David Acts 13:35 Who do you think that I am? John the Baptist Jesus Acts 13:36 serving his own generation in God's plan; Psalm 71- proclaiming God to the next generation. Acts 13:38-39- MSG: He accomplishes, in those who believe, everything that the Law of Moses could never make good on. But everyone who believes in this raised-up Jesus is declared good and right and whole before God. Acts 13:38 Universal gospel, universal forgiveness, universal BOW; through this man forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you Acts 13:39 everyone who believes in HIm is justified from everything, which you could not be justified from through the law of Moses: Now that's all encompassing cf 15:10 MESSAGE OF FREEDOM Acts 13:41 I am doing a work in your days, a work that you will never believe, even if someone were to explain it to you unbelievable-- also connected to the world wide witness theme in Psalms and Romans Acts 13:43 continue in the grace of God Acts 13:44 the message of the Lord Acts 13:45 jealousy, opposition, and insults; 5:18, 17:5 and Romans 11:11 Acts 13:46 God's message; 12:2; the door that was opened to the Gentiles just swing wide open in the midst of Paul's ministry. Just like the Romans 9-11 vibe. Acts 13:46 since you reject it, and consider yourselves unworthy of eternal life-- MAJOR SHIFT: going to the Gentiles now. See also Luke 7:29-30; Acts 11:18, and 18:6 Acts 13:48 When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the message of the Lord, and all those who had been appointed to eternal life believed. (see themes of pre-destination) Acts 13:49 message of the Lord-- the message is spreading, not just the church. What does that imply? Centristic spreading: Ephesians 1:11: Romans 8:29 Acts 13:50 the Jews incited the religious women of high standing and the leading men of the city cf 17:14, 34, and 18:2 13:50- interesting that women were a tactical point 1- for Jesus and the disciples Luke__, and 2- for these Jews trying to overthrow the movement of Jesus through the land
Acts	14	Acts 14 Missions 14:2- "unbelieving Jews"- is now a class distinction among Jews, in light of Jesus. 14:3- signs and wonders still given to bare witness to word v. 21ff-- Preach Made many disciples Strengthen Exhort Appoint elders Report ANSWER TO NEW AGE: 14:15-17 God of Heaven, earth, sea, elements, ALL things. v. 16- Allowance for Free Will v. 17- Witness/ Proof, did good, rain fruitful seasons, with food and gladness ON GODS: No matter what gods can be created by man: Which can show proof day after day? Which can provide so much that goes unrealized? Acts 14:2 poisoned the minds of the Gentiles against the brothers Romans 2:24 Acts 14:3 cf. 13:49, cf 17 God's own witness spoke boldly, in reliance on the Lord who testified to the message of His grace by granting signs and wonders be performed through them. it's not just us who testify. This is the part where Jesus said he would be with them to the end of the age... Acts 14:9 after observing him closely and seeing that he had faith to be healed... Acts 14:14 (+ verse 4) Apostles other than the popular list Galatians 1:19 Refusal to be worshiped See also Acts 10:26 Acts 14:15 proclaiming good news to you that you should turn from theses worthless/vain things to the living God different names for the Message theme idols theme universality of God theme Acts 14:15 Turn from current religions Acts 14:16 Shift in accountability; Acts 17:30; 7:42. Nations could formerly go their own way. But they still enjoyed God's blessings as rain and pleasantness. Acts 14:17 witness that everybody has: the rain seasons and food happy hearts Acts 14:18 the "people" shift quickly from sacrificing to stoning! Apostles' witness of a faith healing, then the swaying by the Jews WHAT A BOLD MOVE: Paul and Barnabbas after a near-death-beating, knowing their accusers/beaters came from Antioch and Iconium GO BACK THERE and keep preaching! They no doubt preacher "through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God" so they even appointed leaders. BOLD Leaders in light of what had just happened. They took their hands that were bruised and bloody from protecting themselves from the rocks that had been thrown at them, onto the leaders to bless them into their ministry. It may well have been the contingency plan, "If they kill us soon, you'll be the leaders of the faith." In other words, you'll be next in line to take beatings. Acts 14:21 evangelized Acts 14:22- Follow up to mission work: strength, exhort; continue in the faith and it is necessary to pass through many troubles on our way into the kingdom of God. which is a major understatement for some. See James 1:2; Hebrews 11. Also tells of the nature of the kingdom as JOURNEY, not just "in church" or so far away that we'll just have to wait // with Jesus' teachings-- they hated me, expect them to hat you, too. Acts 14:23 first mention of elders : elder appointment in every church, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord Acts 14:26 entrusted to the grace of God Acts 14:27 the church door of faith
Acts	15	Acts 15 A way to ensure Christ is the head of the Church They must have spent much time in prayer They were bold enough to know what the Holy Spirit desired (Remember, he was prone to speaking. See 13:2) Seemed good to the Holy Spirit first, then them. The church is dynamic--here church leaders had been empowered to agree through the Holy Spirit to shape the future church. See also: Romans 12:4-5; 1 Corinthians 12:12-27; Ephesians 4:11-16 Acts 15:1 Judea- Acts 1:8, 28:21 they were teaching circumcision as a SALVATION ISSUE. Contradicting 2:21. Acts 15:4 all that God had done with them Acts 15:5 there were believers from the party of the Pharisees .. and they've got another argument again... Acts 15:7 see also Predestination, Romans 11:32, et al. Salvation is God's choice first God made a choice among you that by my mouth the Gentiles would hear the gospel message and believe; Acts 16:14; cf John 3:16 Acts 15:9 He made no distinction between us and them, cleansing their hearts by faith; Psalm 51:10. Soteriology: can we conclude that grace through faith v11 is salvific insomuch as the Gentiles believe it? And that adding "LAW" (or) anything else besides believe + the Holy Spirit Acts 15:10 testing God, though not in a good way new disciples being given a yoke that's not from Jesus that even the forefathers were unable to bear See Matthew 11:29; Acts 13:39 Testing God: Luke 4, Matthew 4 Presence of God: Exodus 8:23, 11:7, 17:7, 33:16. Is God with us or not? Acts 15:11 Doctrinal Statement: we believe we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus; Romans 3:24 15:14- Simeon ref Luke 2:25 Acts 15:17 that those who are left of mankind may seek the Lord Acts 15:19 Difficulty for those coming to God; Isaiah 52:5, Ezekiel 36:22 Matthew 23:13-15, Romans 2:24 Acts 15:20 1:4 ? MSG: God said it and now he's doing it. It's no afterthought; he's always known he would do this. Acts 15:21 an argument based on "oughta know better" 15:25- one accord Acts 15:22-29 the letter: see 21:25 the whole church decided to select men Principal: see I Corinthians 8 and Romans 14 Food: it was a big deal: See 1 Timothy 4:3. See also Deuteronomy 12:12 and all the passages about the blood. Assuming the new converts were getting the worshiping God exclusively things down pat, it seems that in a reading (2011) of Deuteronomy that the blood was one of the bigger deals of occupying the new land, which became a national marker for the Jews. They didn't propose the Kosher diet on them, but the BLOOD Principle is a deep, spiritual principle. Acts 15:32 encouraged the brothers and strengthened them ... message of the Lord (v 35) Acts 15:36 Evangelism: Follow up; message of the Lord 11:24 15:24- gone out from us 15:25- having come to "one accord"-- why its good to practice concencus rather than majority or unanimous rule. + verse 28 concencus with Holy Spirit. See also notes 21:4-14 15:27- vocal communication better than letter. See also Paul's thing about boldness live versus in letters. 15:32- Judas (Barsabbas) and Silas were prophets. Acts 15:38 - 41 the work commended to the grace of the Lord by the brothers strengthening the churches Acts 15:41- MSG: went to Syria and Cilicia to build up muscle and sinew in those congregations.
Acts	16	Acts 16:5 Two ways for the Church to increase: So the churches were strengthened in the faith and were increased in number daily Acts 16:6 the message: Holy spirit, Christ how, I don't know. v. 9- vision attributed to God. Acts 16:9 Acts 18:9 6-10- Each of triune helps to lead. Leading by the Holy Spirit, God, and Christ. See also 1:2, 1:16 (inspiring Scripture); 2:4 tongue speaking; 10:19 Spirit said; 11:28 use of prophecy; 13:2; 16:6; 17:16 one's own spirit is provoked; 18:19,21; 19:21; 20:22; 21:4; 21:11 prophecy *14; 22:17-21 conversation with Jesus; 23:11; 27:23 angel Acts 16:10 "we" passage textual criticism and TEAM work See also 16:10-17 concluding that God had called us via vision to evangelize them 16:11- entering Greek territories Acts 16:14 a woman... who worshiped God cf 13:50, 17:14, 34, and 18:2; Lord opened her heart- see 15:7 Acts 16:15 A weird ultimatum 21- in reference to worshiping another god-- calling another king (Caeser) "the one and only", etc. 22- "religious"- interesting usage. today it would be better to say, "I know you're spiritual." Paul appeals to inseated desires to worship instead of in a non-H2WF&IP way of slamming a new world view on top of them. It also came to me when I was preaching Jan 16 2011, that quoting the "old" prophets may have turned the philosophers straight off. Acts 16:25-30 Power of Worship to Witness-- prison would have been a good time to second guess and doubt, but.. the were praying and singing to God and the prisoners were listening to them (not as though they had a choice... captive audience) 25- Romans 11:32 vibe: as if he needs! 27- (see 12:19) feeling your way around to finding God 27b- Deuteronomy 30:14 16:30- salvation question: "What must I do to be saved?" then in 15:2 there were misleading religious people who were telling the wrong thing to not to the unsaved, but to the people who were already part of the group. (very important distinction) 31- believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved 32- the message of the Lord 33- & 15- household conversions 34- believed God
Acts	17	Acts 17:1-4 reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and showing that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead some were persuaded and joined them 17:3- nuances of proclaiming Christ women: cv 12; And 12:50 Acts 17:5 see notes 13:45 Acts 17:6 these men who have turned the world upside down 17:9- was that a bribe? Oh so it was about money. Acts 17:11-12 examined the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. (It took me a while to notice that these were Jews; in reference to a synagogue). They were checking references, that were being given through preaching Jesus through Scriptures. Consequently, many of them believed, including a number of the prominent Greek women (cv4). God's message (v13) 15- These were the people who sent Paul 16- Paul's spirit was provoked, another way God's will is performed (see 16:6-10) Acts 17:18 he was telling the good news about Jesus and the resurrection What do Epicureans and Stoics Believe? Existentialism: No pleasure No pain Acts 17:21 Colossians 2:8 Acts 17:23 To an Unknown god John 4:22 1 Corinthians 8:4-6 Acts 17:24 God doesn't dwell in buildings! Ephesians 2:22 Could Paul have made that point if the church was owning properties? Acts 17:24-29- MSG: He made the entire human race and made the earth hospitable, with plenty of time and space for living so we could seek after God, and not just grope around in the dark, but actually find him. He doesn't play hide-and-seek with us. He's not remote, he's near. We live and move in him, can't get away from him! One of your poets said it will: "Were' the God-created." Well, if we are the God-created, it doesn't make a lot of sense to think we could hire a scupltor to chisel out a god out of stone for us, does it? Acts 17:25 as if he needed anything -- even our service! "God doesn't need any of us" as an evangelistic argument Are we doing God any favors? If we are not doing God any favors, then how is it favorable to us? For instance, what good does repenting do me? And (God's purpose) what stake does God has in sin anyway? (v.30--all men everywhere) Acts 17:26 Psalm 33:15 Acts 17:27 What is the result of seeking God? so that they might seek God and perhaps they might reach out to Him, though He is not far from each of us Deuteronomy 30:14; Acts 14:15-17 Acts 17:28 Home of God Acts 17:28 Paul quoting a poet as "truth" IN HIM, that's where I LIVE! Because Jesus IS the "truth" (John 14:6) Wherever there is something true, it belongs to Christ. So as believers in Christ, we have the right to CLAIM that TRUTH, wherever it is formed ... in poetry, art, science, wherever. Feb 18, 2007 29- reference to all idol reasoning done in Isaiah Acts 17:29 God's offspring Acts 17:30 Repentance John 15:22 Times of ignorance: Acts 3:17 All people everywhere: Acts 14:16, 7:42 Mutual Children: repenting involves turning away from behavior that damages God's children (God's stake) Acts 17:31 Justice : 1 Corinthians 1:8 Resurrection is the pinnacle of proclamation Raised from the Dead: Not only the currency of the guarantee of proof, but a seal for the Promise of Hope which is freedom from the Fear--of whose number one (#1) ranking is of Death. Once death is overcome, there is life. And the divine fox, the god-chase is not limited to the stupidity of me having to make something up. Because gold and silver are precious in this world only, but in Christ, (Himself a poor homeless man) he shows that real value is in Life ... yours, and others'--all the children of God--and to love them. Acts 17:32 Responses to the gospel message 1- Sneered 2- We want to hear you again on this subject 3- Became followers and believed Acts 17:34 joined him and believed Commentary on 17: The Jewish foundation of Scriptures being the proving ground for Jesus the Messiah is a tough thing. IT is a shift from the law of a people, the intimate history of a proud nation who was a vehicle of God's mercy come into the world (though the vehicle is not the mercy itself-- as in Abraham's promise). How can can Gentiles have a great appreciation for the foundation of Christ through the prophets and forerunner Moses, the promised seed of Abraham if we do not obsessively read Scriptures. Nay what are we do obsess on except Jesus Christ? Even so-- we like the first disciples may be tempted to stand staring (ACts1) but we are best to move on and get going, getting into the blessing of the Holy Spirit, getting busy living in the kingdom, fully to investigate what that is in our world, but not even spending our time in investigation the temptation of scholars and church men. Surely it could be angled that this occupation once won the world from darkness overcoming it-- but has always not only through university and sciences redeemed the progress of man but even so (amen) through arts and music.
Acts	18	2- Romans 16:3 5- volume of proclamation v. 6- Luke 10:11 v. 7, 13- worship 8- believed the Lord; 8+ 17 equals two different synagogue rulers named 9- Acts 26:19 teaching the word of God among them 18:10- I AM WITH YOU-- meaning I have people: 1- comfort, fellowship 2- "maybe I'm a fruit hanging on the vine" 12-17 government and religious tension much like the deal in Jerusalem. v. 12- Gallio is a historical marker for Paul's chronology. A stone inscription at Delphi has him starting his duties in Achaia in Claudius' 26th year, which was 51-52 AD. 12:17- with all the leaders who tried so hard to please the Jews with this political allegiances, the proconsul Gallio didn't do that. Then they beat their own guy probably to evoke a different response, to manipulate him into fear, but it didn't work. Paul's Corinthian letter makes the Christians seem so rugged and the Jews here were pretty bad too! v. 18- Missionary Journey Shift 21- James 4:15 Acts 18:23- 11:23; strengthening all the disciples; Apostolic wandering (this and earlier) I'm thinking of the method we have been sent. It's not very led by the Holy Spirit when money is such a big issue. Shows American influence over trusting God's leading. Like Assemblies of God gives their missionaries freedom to follow their "calling" as long as it "works" Acts 18:23- MSG: After spending a considerable time with the Antioch Christians, Paul set off again for Galatia and Phrygia, retracing his old tracks, one town after another, putting fresh heart into the disciples. 24- powerful in the Scriptures 25- the way of the Lord 26- the way of God more accurately 27- believed through grace cf 15:11; sounds like a loophole in the whole Justification war v. 28- showing by the Scriptures that the Christ was Jesus (HCSB- demonstrating through the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah)
Acts	19	Acts 19 Spirit : I Corinthians 16:2, 2 Timothy 1:7 1- "Found" disciples (see 18:18-21) à µ ª Acts 19:1-2 MSG: Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? Did you take God into your mind only, or did you also embrace him with your heart? Did he get inside you?" "We've never even heard of that-- a Holy Spirit? God within us?" 1-7- Twelve disciples of Ephesus. Ephesians book reason for further description on Holy Spirit-- because they didn't even know there was one. See Ephesians Intro. Acts 19:4- Evidence of a knowledge informed baptism Acts 19:5 1 Corinthians 12:13 Acts 19:7 12-- good number Acts 19:8 Lecture hall of Tyrannus-- a public meeting place 19:9- looks like there was a division in the synagogue after stubbornness arrived Paul and Peter & the early church were taught and each wrote in their books that our father were not able to follow the LAW, so why bind it on people today? Acts 19:11-12 Approximal Healings See also Acts 5:15 and Mark 9:38-41 Acts 19:13 Phil 1:15 19:19- like Simon in Acts 8 with the magic. Interesting that in Acts, the spread of the gospel went from controversy in synagogues, to other academic places, but it makes more noise when it affects the marketplace. The book burning, plus the threat to the local economy. Tilted scales. The economy of sin works for people because the price they have to pay is worth it for them to indulge. Whether it's money or penalties of law, relationships breaking, influence, dignity. I'm thinking of the International Justice Mission. I'm thinking of the pervs who rape children of sex vacations to exploited parts of the world where police are corrupted enough to bleed money from people who steal the weak and poor and exploit them. And even in Africa, there are orphans because of pervasive sexual sins and lax health practices and sometimes the reasons don't even matter. We who survive are left to deal with the consequences of other people's sins. It costs us really big, too. Greed is insatiable and that is what fuels the sin. It costs and costs and costs and on a spending spree, it costs lives, it costs money, it creates poverty, it takes food from children. Luke 16 maybe biblical reference for paying bribes to do something good in the world. Acts 19:20 Word of the Lord (HCSB- the Lord's message flourished and prevailed) -- see also 12:24-- seems to have a life of His own What does this mean here? More books of the Bible were added? A better understanding? Jesus Himself increased? His Body, the church increased? 2 Timothy 2:9b- The word of God is not bound Acts 19:23 The way Acts 19:26-27 God and money don't mix! Acts 8:9-25 Simon the sorcerer Acts 19:32 Mob Mentality: the assembly was in confusion and most of them did not know why they had come together Acts 19:34 religious controversy
Acts	20	Acts 20:1 11:23 AM Acts 20:5 "we" passage 20:5-15 7- close context is feast of the Unleavened Bread in verse 6. for me, reading in the flow of context, reading this as proof, we should take Lord's supper is a total stretch. Meaning it would naturally first be taking the OTHER way. So what is the church supposed to do? (see fuzzy hermeneutics) Acts 20:20 House to House : Acts 5:42 Acts 20:24 to testify to the gospel of God's grace Acts 20:25 preaching the kingdom 26-27- a responsibility of preaching (also earlier) Acts 20:27 the whole plan of God Acts 20:28 Matthew 26:28; Acts 14:23; a trustee position given by the Holy Spirit and also the blood of Christ. And to some of my former elders, I would ask: "Are you an elder by the Holy Spirit or not?" It's like the trap questions asked of Jesus, "Where did the baptism of John come from?" But it's not a damned if you do, damned if you don't question! It's more like a you can stay in a self-saving standard of humanistic, Bibliolatry, New LAW (testament) end of the spectrum when you pick no. If you pick yes, you could also fall into condemnation of the abuse of authority (like at Airport when they interpreted David's choice in the cave comparing themeselves to Saul-- God's anointed, albeit evilized version) The best choice is to make the turn, acknowledge some sort of LIVE and contemporary work of the Holy Spirit MSG: The Holy Spirit has put you in charge of these people-- God's people they are--- to guard and protect them. God himself thought they were worth dying for. 29-30- Two forces of danger: 1- Outsiders 2- Insiders, twisting things Acts 20:30 Marker of false teachers is that they draw disciples to themselves Acts 20:32 the message of his grace 20:35- not primarily a passage for tithing (necessarily) but primarily to teach 1- generosity and that 2- everyone including preachers should plow a trade.
Acts	21	Acts 21:1-18 "we" passage 21:4- what about conflicting news from the Spirit? But was 20:22 constrained to go, but the Tyre brothers told him not to by the spirit. I guess the answer comes, even after the prophecy in 21:11, to agree to disagree and say "God's will be done" 21:14. Acts 21:8 Philip's House and his four prophetess daughters; see 6:5 Acts 21:9-10 Lots of prophets 21:18- elders (word search) in Acts shows that Jerusalem was heavily influenced by the elders 21:20- and they praised God also 4:21 21:21- is embracing Christ equivalent to forsaking Moses? Mutually exclusive? Moses did endorse Christ in Deut 18:15ff, and Christ of course endorsed Moses, at the Transfiguration even. 21:22- Is James suggesting deception? 22- Paul's defense was totally under great HEAT (right after a beating) Acts 21:26 See Acts 15:22ff controversy
Acts	22	I never thought about Paul's companions were probably mostly Jews, too. and zealots. Acts 22:3 H2WF&IP--being zealous for God, just as all of you are today... Acts 22:4 this Way 22:9- Paul's companions reaction Acts 22:14 His will gifting: ACts 26:16; Galatians 1:13 Acts 22:18 1:22; 23:11 Acts 22:20-21 Confession before Christ , repentance before the Lord 1 Corinthians 15:9-11 v. 21-- like Jesus let Peter off the hook. cv 4 21-22 "Gentiles" set them off
Acts	23	Acts 23:4 A- What about their distinctive clothes? (he didnt know). "God's High Priest"-- the writer of Hebrews properly enthrones Jesus to this place B- this is sort of like an "objection" in a court room after something is said. Even if the judge says "disregard the white washed tomb remark" it had already been said. 6- H2WF&IP turns to flat rhetoric 9- interesting-- by these categories, Luke definitely not a practicing Saducee, while testifying in his writings of angels, spirits, demons, resurrection Acts 23:11- MSG: The Master appeared to Paul Acts 23:11-35 The Plot against Paul 29- for magistrates, it's still a Jewish matter 35- major place to keep a prisoner! It's like putting a diplomatic detainee in the Pentagon overkill, but for protection. v. 40 ambushers (v21) v 23-- when the two centurions stepped up to protect, it was 10 soldiers and at least one horse/rider for every plotter
Acts	24	24:10-20- Paul puts resurrection "on trial" see 26:8 Acts 24:14 according to the Way, which they call a sect, so I worship my father's God, believing all the things that are written in the Law and Prophets Prophetic foundation Acts 24:15 Universal bow, universal blessing, universal everything. God's purpose, and TRUTH, whether you believe it or not. Acts 24:22 the Way Acts 24:23 protective custody with friends all around See Acts 27:3, 28:16 Acts 24:24-25 on the subject of faith in Christ Jesus... righteousness, self-control, and the judgement to come ... 26- two years, political games, waiting on a bribe 28- Tertullus was a very persuasive orator as well
Acts	25	25:9/24:27- Festus/Felix (governors of Judea)-- a string of evidence that Felix's political cronism to Jews were more vital than "truth" that Paul preached. see also 12:3 with Herod Word Search: tribunal 11- beyond H2WF&IP- turns to that Jesus-type passive resistance Acts 25:19 a certain Jesus, a dead man whom Paul claimed to be alive: an outsider's perspective of the gospel 25:27- sticky situation: are they protecting him? Ready to send a prisoner who didn't break the law to Ceasar?
Acts	26	Acts 26:4, 6, 7 Resurrection Hope A hope sandwich: my HOPE in the PROMISE made by God ...for this HOPE 26:8 - Again, Paul makes resurrection the star of the show. As in 24:10-20 (commentary on unity and important things): What can we contemporary Christians learn from the partyism destroying the unity of Christ by all these controversies that divide us? Can you imagine any circumstance where debate over resurrection could actually be tried in a court of law because of religious disputes? While we are not before kings and rulers, would it not be an honor to God if we could reduce all our arguments to things as important as the resurrection?! And if it is not as important, if it's simply a matter of opinion, or hermeneutics-- specifically of a fuzzy matter, then certainly it should not disrupt the body of Christ! 26:9-11- even in his innocence of the actual accusations, Paul volunteers these things that are part of his grace testimony Acts 26:11 (sad verse) Paul's accusers were once Paul's employers! Acts 26:17-18 God's Purpose: Gentiles receiving the light Acts 26:18 Paul's Ministry Statement given purpose by Christ v 16 witness to the things you have seen and the things Christ shows you v 16 rescue you from the people I am sending you to to open their eyes turn from darkness to light from the power of Satan to God that they might receive forgiveness of sins that they might share among those who are sanctified in Jesus Acts 26:20 repent and turn to God and do works worthy of repentance: Luke 3:3,8; Matthew 3:8; this was John the Baptist's message, too. It's a repentance gospel Acts 26:19-20- MSG: I couldn't just walk away from a vision like that! Acts 26:22-23 !!!! Important message here. Prophecy, suffering, resurrection, light to the Gentiles (God's purpose)Moses reference 23- Isaiah reference 24- Festus introduced "the rage of nations" Psalm 2; MSG: Paul, you're crazy! You've read too many books, spent too much time staring off into space! Get a grip on yourself, get back to the real world. 27- prophets Acts 26:28 1 Peter 4:16 Acts 26:29- MSG: become like me, except, of course, for this prison jewelry! 31- nothing is the sum "put that in your book"
Acts	27	Acts 27:3 optimal prison arrangements Acts 24:23, 28:16 angel Acts 27:25 I believe God that it will be just the way it was told to me; See Romans 4:21 Acts 27:1-28:16 "we" passage see also 21:1-18; 20:5-15; 16:10-17 Acts 27:29 Even unbelievers pray when life is on the line
Acts	28	Acts 28:1-6 it is actually true that Paul was a murderer... they were appealing to "karma" (ie Justice) Expectations based on the world's knowledge, wicked worldly philsophies -- a guy can go from a condemned murderer to a god with one miracle! Acts 28:14 we found believers Acts 28:16 if you must be incarcerated... Acts 24:23, 27:3 - concise "teaching of Paul" statement Acts 28:21 importance of Judea Acts 28:22 concerning this sect, we are aware that it is spoken against everywhere Acts 1:8, 15:1; Romans 1:8; 1 Thessalonians 2:14 Acts 28:23 & 31 This whole thing is about Jesus Christ and God's Kingdom proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with full boldness and without hindrance Acts 28:28 the saving work of God

New Testament: John's Writings

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Book	Chapter	Notes
John	0.1	John .1 Theme: Believe. Faith is the catalyst. Psalm 2, Hebrews 1:5. Begotten. 1:12- receive, believe, become children of God 1:50- do you believe? 2:11- and his disciples believed in him 2:23- many believed when they saw the signs he was doing 3:12- if I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? 3:15-18- Suite. whoever believes in him may have eternal life, not condemned, not believed=condemned already. 3:36- Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains in him. 4:21- Woman, believe me. 4:41- And many more believed because of his word 4:48- unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe. 5:20- and greater works than these will he show him, so that you may marvel 5:38- you do not have his word abiding in for you do not believe the one whom he has sent 8:24- You will die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins 8:28- When you have lifted up the Son of man, then you will know that I am he ... 8:30- as he was saying these things, many believed in Him. 8:31- Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, If you abide in my word you are truly my disciples 10:25-26- I told you and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness about me, but you do not believe because you are not part of my flock. 10:37- If I am not doing the works of my Father, then do not believe me; but if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father. 10:42- And many believed in him there. 11:15- for your sake I'm glad I was not there, so that you may believe 11:25-27- Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live. And everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this? She said to him, Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world. 11:40 Did I not tell you that if you believed you would see the glory of God? 11:42- I knew that you always hear me, but I said this on account of the people standing around, that they may believe that you sent me. 11:45- ... had seen what he did, believed in him, but ... 11:48- If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation 12:11- on account of Lazarus, many of the Jews were going away and believing in Jesus 12:36- while you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light 12:37-43- Belief and unbelief 12:44-5 whoever believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me. I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness. 14:1- Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. 16:27,30,31- Believe that he has come from God 17:8- an appeal in prayer from Jesus to the Father was that they have believed that God sends Jesus 17:20- not just for these, but for those who will believe on me through their word v. 21- So that the world may believe that God sent the Son 19:35- These things are written so that you might believe 20:8- John went in and believed 20:24-29- The Thomas Suite: the belief of those who have touched, the graceful touch, and the blessing of those who would believe and never touch! 20:31- these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
John	0.2	John .2 Theme: Miraculous Signs 1:50- you shall see greater things than these 2:11- first miraculous sign, revealed his glory and his disciples put their faith in him 2:18- to prove authority 2:23- many people saw it, and trusted in his name 3:1- Nicodemous--no man can do a sign if God were not with him 4:48- if you didn't see it and wonder you would not believe 4:54- the second sign 6:2- a great crowd followed him because of the signs 6:14- seeing the sign, they testified that he was the prophet 6:26- not because of the signs, but because you ate loaves v. 30 - they asked, "What signs will you do?" 7:21- "I did one miracle and you are all astonished" 7:31- When the Christ comes, he will do more signs than this ... 9:16--they asked how could he do such miraculous signs 10:41- John never did a sign
John	0.3	John .3 THEME: IF ( later--- study the IF suite: If, then, and when.) 3:12- If I have told you earthly things ... 4:10- If you knew the gift of God and who it is ... 5:31- If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not deemed true 5:43- If another comes in his own name, you will receive him. 5:46- If you believed in Moses you would believe me; for he wrote of me. But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe my words? 6:51- If anyone eats this bread, he will live forever 7:17-If anyone's will is to do God's will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on my own authority. 7:23- if on the Sabbath a man receives circumcision so that the law of Moses may not be broken, are you angry with me because on the Sabbath I made a man's whole body well? 7:37- If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink 8:19- If you knew me, you would know my Father also. 8:36- If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 8:39- If you were Abraham's children, you would be doing what Abraham did, but now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. This is not what Abraham did. 8:42- If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. 8:46- If I tell you the truth, why do you not believe me? 8:51- Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death. 8:54- Jesus answered, If I glorified myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of who you say, ÄòHe is our God' 8:55- If I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and I keep his word. 9:33-If this man were not from God, he could do nothing. 9:41- Jesus said to them, If you were blind, you would have no guilt, but not that you say, We See, your guilt remains. 10:9- If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. 10:37- If I am not doing the works of my Father, then do not believe me. But if I do them, even though you do not believe me, believe the works, that you may know and understand that the Father is in me and I am in the Father. 11:9-If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world. But if anyone walks in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him. 11:32- if you had been here, my brother would not have died. 11:48- if we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him 12:26- If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am there will my servant be also. If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him. 12:32- And I when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself. 12:47- If anyone hears my words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. 13:8-If I do not wash you, you have no share with me. 13:17-If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. 13:32- If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and glorify him at once. 14:1- If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself that where I am you may be also. 14:14- if you ask me anything in my name I will do it. 14:15- if you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor known him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be with you. 14:23- if anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. 14:28- If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. 15:7- If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 15:10- if you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 15:14- You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15:18- 24- If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; because you are not of the wold, but I chose you out of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I said to you; A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. IF they kept my word, they will also keep yours. But all these things they will do to you on account of my name, because they do not know him who sent me. If I had not come and spoken to the, they would not have been guilty of sin, but now they have seen and hated both me and my Father. 16:7-Neverhtheless, I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away , for if i do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you. If's seem to end after 16.
John	0.4	John .4 Other Themes to look for: Life, Cannot come where I'm going, Pre-telling (cf. 14:29, 16:4) Time has come: 2:4 7:6, 30 8:20 12:23 13:1 17:1 Seen, Heard, Testimony,: See Isaiah 43:10-12 Glory: 12:16, 23, 8:54ff, 11:4, 40; 13:31, 17:4,5, 10 Light (closely related to Glory) Prince of the World: 12:31- prince driven out, 14:30-he's coming, 16:11- condemned, 17:15- protects from evil
John	0.5	John .5 The Best is yet to come 1:50,51- Nathaniel, the best is yet to come (55) 2:10- you have kept the good wine until now 5:20- And greater works than these will he show him, so that you may marvel. 6: Jesus redefines bread/food. 6:62- Spirit gives life. WORDS defined Spirit & LIFE 10:37- "I healed the blind ... wait and see what I will do next--BELIEVE THE WORKS (also 14:11) 14:2-3 I go to prepare a place for you 14:12-13 whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do, and greater works than these he will do, because I am going to the Father. John 16 The sending of the spirit: the good comes later. 2 Corinthians 1:22 Spirit a deposit what is to come Genesis 38:18 Ezekiel 9:4 Haggai 2:23 2 Corinthians 5:5 Born of God: John 1, and 1 John 3:8-10 & 4:7ff
John	0.6	John .6 Redefinitions: Birth. 1:13- a "new" birth in that it was re-tooled, a new kind of birthright Word- A new defining of God's word as a man. See Jeremiah 31:31-34. Light- A new light has dawned in the heart of man 1:1:5 v 9, a true light. The Law is also in a new light compared to the grace and truth of Jesus Christ. A new light has shown upon God. Water: John 2- baptism water is really wine. And in the Lord's supper, the wine is really blood. Food & Water: 4:32- I have food to eat that you don't know about. Life- 3:16 everlasting, 2:22, raised Christ, 4:10- living water 4:34, fod to life -necessary nutrition for lifetime fruition; 5:25- everlasting life
John	0.7	John .7 Sign Study: Seven signs of Jesus in John Simple, easy, reproductive formula for leading Bible study: Have a meal Ask the questions that's it. Ask three questions in a group: What does this story tell us about... the way people are what people need Jesus Miracles of Jesus: 2:1-11 4:46-54 5:1-16 6:1-14 6:16-25 9:1-41 11:1-46
John	0.8	John .8 A poem: Many words many journals led to nothing but piles of books. Jesus is the Word who led to Action, Love enfleshed , REAL word. Songs lost on ears redeemed by singing mouths The best words strike hearts, awaken the spirit who lives forever; the best hope for wordmongers Share God's Life of Love
John	1	John 1:5 A Light dawns in the heart of man John 1:9 Universal enlightenment: common grace. 1 Timothy 4:10 John 1:12 Receive, Believe Children; Romans 9:16 Belief oriented birthrite John 1:13 I John 5:1; James 1:18 John 1:14 Titus 3:4,5; Deuteronomy 30:14- the word is very near you, (he) is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you can do it! Phil 4:12; Hebrews 4:12; Colossians 1:15 John 1:16 Grace upon grace: Ephesians 3:18-19 John 1:17 Romans 2:20 John 1:18 Hebrews 1:3 ; What we know about Jesus is what we know about God John 1:23 Make way for the way John 14:6 John 1:28 Bethany John 11:1 John 1:31 Purpose John 1:33 Holy Spirit baptism. Cf John 20:22 John 1:40-42 Evangelism 1- Heard 2- Follow 3- Tell 4- Bring John 1:45 Christ's foundation in history; John 5:45 John 1:46 Already Speaking Jesus' words John 1:49 The preview sold the ticket! John 1:50 John 5:20
John	2	John 2:6 Water and Wine Jesus must have used baptism water, since they were used for rites of purification! This enters the theme of Christian representative symbolism--i.e. the water is really something else. Baptism water is really wine. And in the Lord's supper, the wine is really blood. John 2:11 Cana 4:54 John 2:18 John 4:48, 6:26 1 Corinthians 1:22 John 2:22 See also 12:16 Scripture AND Words of Jesus ... testimony from the two. Written word, spoken word John 2:24-25 Jesus was not ready for the sacrifice. Man was still the same when Jesus was ready. (Romans 5:8). And we are still never worthy of the sacrifice, but he considers us worthy. Worthy? No, but worth it. - the greater truth. John 2:25 He knows anyway Psalm 32
John	3	John 3 Born of Water: of natural birth don't they get a spirit when born as well? implication would mean they are having a null and void conversation Nic's question is how can a man be born when he is old? -- so is Jesus gonna tell him he has to be born of his mother, right after Nick said you can't do that? Warning word: "water regeneration" the theory that water saves, implying self-reliance as opposed to Jesus' blood. Distinguishing the baptism of the Holy Spirit and Baptism (of water) is the Holy Spirit baptism involuntary? Like the wind that blows? But baptism is a command Randy Vaughn made a really good chart on the New Birth John 3:1 John 17:50, 19:39 John 3:6 This spiritual birth; John 1:33 John 3:8 Spirit/wind: Ezekiel 37:9--the winds came from all directions John 3:12 Luke 12:54-56, Luke 20:7 John 3.16 v. 26, 1:7, 5:24, 6:40,47; Acts 15:7 John 3:18 Psalm 18:28 John 3:21 So we can plainly see; the reveal as in 1 Corinthians 3 9:3, 11:9,10, 12:35ff; I John 1:7 John 3:27 A word on prevenient grace John 3:29-30 The bride of Christ theme John 3:33 Sets his seal John 3:34 Spirit without measure. Connection with spoken word and spirit; Deut 18:18; Isaiah 40:13 John 3:36 Marriage of belief and obedience
John	4	John 4 Wells of salvation Note: Samaria later receives Christ through Phillip, then others in Acts 8 Isaiah 56:7- the holy mountain for all people Genesis 24:13; Genesis 29:2; Isaiah 12.3; Jeremiah 2:13- their own wells John 6:35- Bread of life; John 7:37- streams of living water John 4:10 A perpetual water for a perpetual life. See also Acts 7:37 John 4:14 Jeremiah 2:13 John 4:20 Isaiah 56:7; 2 Kings 17:28-41 John 4:22 Acts 17:23 John 4:23 Does not say anything about where they should seek God. God seeks like in Isaiah 66:2; Ezekiel 34:11 John 4:24 Spiritual Worship Joshua 24:14; John 17:17; Hebrews 10:1- Reality comes; 1 Cor 3:17- we the temple; Heb 12:22-24- new and better; Ephesians 4:20-21 Truth & Spirit--God is the source of both. Worship is acknowledgment of a loving creator! Isaiah 42:5; John 3:27 Truth is also DOING truth. John 3:21 John 4:25 Messiah Hebrews 11:26 John 4:29 Being the Christ is the point! John 4:33 They missed the point John 4:34 Another kind of food; The best food 6:27--"I have a metaphorical food ..." true bread; 6:33; I AM metaphorically feed. John 4:35-38 Harvest talk: v.35- Mark 1:17, 8:34, Matt 5:28 v. 36- God's work is growing harvest v. 38 1 Corinthians 3:10ff John 4:39 Evangelism; She pointed the way to Jesus--she is both the harvest and a worker See Luke 8:39 1- Hear from others 2- Hear from Christ Himself John 4:40 Jesus' Samarian mission trip John 4:42 Word: Romans 10:14 John 4:47 Good example of Russian Verbs of Motion John 4:48 Miracles and signs John 2:18, 6:26 Acts 2:22 1 Cor 1:22 John 4:50 Definition of Faith see also Romans 4:21 The man took Jesus at his word, WORD of healing
John	5	John 5 Sometimes Jesus took time for just one guy--some things happen publicly, some things are spoken publicly for all to hear. Here ONE GUY gets audience with Christ. Jesus is a cool guy--what do you think he would say to you one on one? What would you say to him? Well ... Say it. He is here. And he is listening. John 5:16 Sabbath 9:14 John 5:17 God is always working; his work is also "wholing" people - also v. 36. MSG: My Father is working straight through, even on the Sabbath, so am I. John 5:18 Phil 2:6 John 5:19-29 To GIVE LIFE ... seek the Father's will; See John 8:39,40 (notice how many times that LIFE is written there) John 5:20 See the best is yet to come theme. 1:55 John 5:24 Additional note to most reference bibles: 6:40 In Christ is LIFE, not judgment John 5:29 Romans 2:6-11 John 5:38 Abiding WORD; belief and WORD abiding in you John 5:41 (6:15) TIMING - by people reacting on the wrong timing, they could have done what was reasonable to them. and it would have wrecked the internal/external plans in Jesus' intentions. See also 7:6 John 5:43 The name John 5:45 Double jeopardy; judged by word of ... see John 12:48 John 5:45,46 Another Moses reference (see John 1:45) John 5:47 Writings/word contrasted
John	6	John 6 God makes "regular" things sacred--like bread, juice .... And ME ... and YOU. John 6:1-9- So many times our focus as disciples is trying to address HOW issues. But we don't have enough faith to go that route. We are asking the wrong faith question. If we are to walk after Jesus' example, we should be asking WHAT. And we may still fall short on faith, but true faith is 1- following Christ anyway, and 2- knowing, trusting that the HOW will be accomplished by Jesus in a way above all that we could imagine anyway. John 6:7- Philip gave a business answer when Jesus was fishing for a faith answer. Lord, you could make bread from stones I don't know, Lord, but I'll be you could come up with something There are four bakeries in the area we could talk to (businessy, practical) Andrew was more along the lines of a practical answer-- using the surrounding resources. One big idea here is the fact that Jesus took on the responsibility of feeding them anyway. His task was not HOW but WHAT needs to be done. John 6:14 Is reference to John 5:46--Moses' prophet who was to come later John 6:15 Who runs from power positions but Jesus? John 6:27 4:34; another kind of food John 6:29 Faith The work of God is this: Believe in the one he has sent. John 6:30 cv 26 John 6:33 Isaiah 55; A perpetual bread for a perpetual life John 6:35 4:10, 7:37 Deuteronomy 8:3- Jesus = manna type, a food that fully nourished, completely from God and they previously knew nothing of it. And our complete existence is based on the WORD of God. John 6:37 A perpetual keeping 10:29 John 6:39-40 Everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. To me, the most sensible statement on eternal life John 6:40 v. 47, 3:16, 5:24 John 6:41-42- origins and substance John 6 theme 1- Work 6:29 2- Eat 3- Live 1- Believe 2- Bread 4:34 Water- 4:13,14, 6:33-5 3- Everlasting John 6 Theme John 6:63 Also recurs in 1 John Triangle of Word Spirit Life John 6:44 John 12:32 John 6:45 taught by God; v. 65- coming to God granted by the Father Isaiah 54:13; Jeremiah 31:34; Luke 12:12; John 14:26; Romans 12:3; Romans 15:14; 1 Corinthians 2:12-13-- see also Power to the people I John; 2 Timothy 2:7; 1 Thessalonians 4:9; Hebrews 8:11; John 6:45 & 65- coming to God is a work of God and of the spirit and so is the acceptance of the teaching John 6:47ff- connection, projection, completion of not only the law John 6:54 The Last Day. There will be one. Rich Mullins: Music the Just shall live. The last day gracefully explains the nagging question about eternal life, which is death John 6:65 Granted by the Father: Acts 2:39 John 6:66-69 Peter's confession. Like Matthew 16 v. 69- Believed + come to know; "knowledge" or confidence in Christ sometimes comes after the choice to believe.
John	6.5	Kiev, Ukraine. Sunday 10-1-06 Brett and I took communion together today at our apartment. He made the bread and I made the grape juice. We read chapter 6:22-59. We talked about how eating and drinking the communion is like inviting Christ inside of our bodies. Jesus tells us that our bodies are His temple and that he lives in us. It just amazes me that I hadn't ever thought about communion like that. I knew it was something we did every Sunday because Jesus did it. Jesus is the bread of life. His flesh and blood give us eternal life. Alicia. (illus) This is our communion tray. Brett used a fork to make a cross in the bread and we poured the juice in this little silver cup. John 6:60-71- I'm getting the sense that the conveyance of information is distinct from the conveyance of the spiritual words that give life. It's not a matter of "understanding" (comprehension thus intelligence, nor is it a matter of the conveyance of the words themselves-- if that were true, our electronic age would have the highest advantage. But the apostolic nature of the covenant means so much more because of this. ORAL and PRINT: the Jews were an oral tradition with a written record. Deuteronomy 6 and the way they were always supposed to share the teachings, to share their community stories ... and they wrote it down in case they lost it ... as a reminder. I believe the past 500 years, we as a culture have emphasized the conveyance of the print rather than the conveyance of the apostolic nature of sharing the faith(1:17-from faith to faith 2 Timothy 2:2) I believe that the way we're emphasized scriptures, no wonder we've come out like Pharisees. What if we considered the NT Scriptures our back up ... how would it change the way we conveyed our faith? We easily assume that our brothers, sisters, neighbors will be reading their Bible if they have one. This is not to be poo-pood and it's very important. But this is a possibilities exercise. All my life, there was a "terrible" association with our faith with the duty, the burdens, the responsibilities of orally conveying the faith to people. However, it was so print-oriented and argument driven instead of actually conveying the faith itself, we were teaching methods of conveying. If we would have have been actually conveying faith instead of teaching methods, perhaps the faith would have bloomed. I believe we should feel free to pass along our faith. The guilt motivations do nothing but squash the actual doing of it. Faith conveyance should come from motivation 3.0. Psalm 71, Universal Bow. John 6:45 that God teaches and the Spirit convicts. The Ed Waken sermon. It's not so much as the burden of evangelism is on our shoulders. But oil from the anointing that God has give us IS dragging down our shoulders. It's more like the oral conveyance of faith which is God's original plan has been brushed aside for a few hundred years. Scholarship has reached a point of critical mass, a tipping point of where it doesn't do any good to go further without application. So it is time to practice this not because it's a new method but because it is part of God's plan ... and it will produce fruit his way and will replace good arguing with communal trust in God's sovereignty.
John	7	John 7 November 10, 2006 Budapest, Hungary Jesus employs a tactic to allow human nature & allow human nature & natural drama of anticipation to work for the situation--rather let the situation & people work for him. He appeals internally to reorient people's gut to justice and right judgment. v. 19- notice when they answer, they answer the "kill" statement, not the "you don't follow Moses' Law"--that is way too invasive! Eventually, the pride of the Pharisees in a private meeting accused the people of not knowing the law. The people wandered if the ruling Pharisees had proclaimed Jesus the Christ (yet had not told them) This is the PIVOT POINT of ruling bodies to individual spiritual decisions. v. 31- People always want more signs!! The Jesus they knew was not good enough. They expected more BANG! They "merely" got offered God's Spirit. v. 39. John 7:1 Funny--Jesus avoids imminent murder, through he is eternal life John 7:4 Reference: public figure v. 10; John 11:54 John 7:12 Trouble starts in a whisper John 7:14-15 See Isaiah 40:14 John 7:16- // with prophet test Deuteronomy 18 John 7:17 "taught by God" test (6:45) Jesus gives a test Discipleship to Christ involves a will transplant from yours (or anyone elses) to the WILL OF GOD. Interesting that here, Christ appeals to a desire to do God's will, much like the faith of Abraham in Romans 4. Stands above the details of the law, the cultural circumstances, but connects directly with the LORD, and his promises and his covenant of LOVE realm, rather than being caught in the realm of religious arguments or details, traditions. John 7:20 Why didn't they say, "We have too kept the law!!"? Interesting dodge-- instead of addressing whether they followed Moses, they addressed than defense of their intentions, which Jesus knew, which would lead to law-breaking (murder) John 7:25-27- Hebrews 7 Melchizedek John 7:26 "Authority" conclusion 11:48 John 7:31 Is Jesus good enough? John 7:34 Seek and won't find #1 - John 13:33 John 7:35 He told the apostles they could come--see John 14:3 John 7:36 Contrasts with Matthew 6:33 John 7:37-39 Evangelistic Living Water: John 4:10, 13-14; John 6:35; Jeremiah 2:13; an invitation 1 Corinthians 10:4--The spirit will be John 7:40-52 Two things Jesus caused in his ministry: belief division v. 50- Nicodemous see also 3:1
John	8	John 8 Maybe they set her up by offering her sex ... & so they wouldn't have to pay, busted her? According to the Law, there should have been a man, too. They made a "hypothetical" trap out of a real person. A hypothetical trap only hurts the one being trapped, but when peopare are real, then it becomes about judgment, forgiveness. v. 28- then you will know I am he. the great phrase of God's work in the world in the interest of making himself known & bringing about just mercies in his children (see Exodus, Ezekiel) v. 35- Slaves in the House of Sin House negroes for sin. "Yassa Massa" is all you can say to sin. House negro is even a derogatory term among other slaves because you sold out to the man, reject your own people for your own interests. v. 37- LET JESUS LIVE!! (He will not go away!) Our desire for the pleasures, the lies of promise sin brings make us want to kill Jesus, snuff out the goodness and right judgment he promotes. Most (all) of the things we're supposed to do, we already know. It took God in the flesh to relate, It took God putting Word into flesh to get our flesh to work "word" v. 47 - Whoever is God's son hears God's word. v. 59- Jesus hides from those who would cast stones John 8:7 cv 59; I John 1:8 John 8:11-12- the legalists demand more than metaphor. John 8:12 Light of life: 9:5, 12:35,36, 46. Another possibility is they were expecting a similar conveyance (i.e. Their understanding, or previous methods of God working). John 8:15 Flesh opposes (is the opposite value of) spirit (see John 6:63). MSG: "You decide according to what you see and touch." in contrast, Jesus' judgements are not limited to "narrowness of my experience," but according to the Big-picture, overall purpose of God's purposed purpose. John 8:21 Seek and you won't find- 7:34, cannot come John 8:23-24- MSG: you live in terms of what you see and touch. I'm living on other terms. I told you that you were missing God in all this. You're at a dead end. If you won't believe I am who I say I am, you're at the dead end of sins. You're missing God in your lives. John 8:24 Key; die in your sins opposes eternal life John 8:25-26- "accept the trustworthiness" that is, faith, what good is it to get all the details that you're concerned with parsing when you've missed the important stuff God wants from you which is trust. If you miss that foundational thing, all the other details hardly matter. John 8:28 God's purpose John 8:30 Ephesians 4:20-21 John 8:31 Discipleship, WORD 1- Truth 2- Love 13:35 3- Bear Fruit 15:8 John 8:32 Romans 2:20 John 8:34 See Romans 6. John 8:36- language from Galatians John 8:38 Shifting covenants; See Deuteronomy 6 + Jeremiah 31 John 8:39 Because works are passed on generationally. John 5:19; Romans 4; Encourager, truth teller, listener, hospitality, small group leader. "The benefits of gospelizing the culture you live in" Learner, writer, music, Äòlover', husband, son, uncle, radically changed sinner. A testimony, sight, Light, loved , faith, obedience. John 8:40- straight from God. John 8:42 And love is the by-product of God's children John 8:43 WORD John 8:44 Shift from Abraham's children to the devil's children John 8:47 WORDs John 8:51 WORD-keeping John 8:55 HIS (God's) WORD - keeping John 8:56 In another gospel Jesus IS like Abraham IS because He is not dead, but living John 8:58 The name
John	9	John 9 Jesus didn't just come for the ones born blind, but also for the one who have grown blind. For some, light is joy, for others annoyance. Jesus, light of the world helps the blind to see. Becoming "blind" to sin v. 16- discrediting the creator originator v. 18- blind to blindness Jesus' injection into the Pharisee's "bidness" forced the point of truth They started threading up lies. They gave chance to CONFORM to the GAME (the game of lies) v. 26-7 Dude called their bluff assuming honesty in their answers v 27 He know truth now, "he has seen the light" John 4:24 v/ 31 v. 41- having eyes is culpability John 9:3 God's glory revealed in his power 11:4, 3:21 John 9:3-5- MSG: "You're asking the wrong question. You're looking for someone to blame. There is no such cause-effect here. Look instead for what God can do." God reigns supreme. The question of blame-- is looking for a middle man. As if there is something cosmic that can shape man beyond the touch of God. Jesus is trying to erase the concept of middle man and directly give God the credit. Not for making blind but for making sight. I'm thinking of the potter and the clay-- how God makes some vessels for noble and others for ignoble. They tried to separate Jesus from God as if they could really even do that-- but that's how people work ... their original intention was to have a discussion with Jesus, possibly catch him in a loophole if they could ... using the blind man as a catalyst to conversation. Jesus also used the blind man as a catalyst to a very different kind of conversation. He was not trying to trap people, he was teaching and setting them free. His topic was that He is Light. Blind people cannot see light. They cannot distinguish between light and darkness. But Jesus gives the ability to see the difference-- literally (and metaphysically). I'm sure some would make a connection with "wash and saw" and baptism. Their attempt to separate Jesus from God didn't work, but quite the opposite. Their own claim to God was also connected to "being enlightened" They had already combated Jesus, accusing him of false testimony when he said he was the light of the world. (8:12) Jesus, in casting light on the Pharisees actually called them blind, though they claimed to see. Their pride what they claimed to see is "God's will" and ways. They were the gate-keepers in a sense with their protectiveness (rather than permissive) controls) and their judgement (rather than letting God do it) John 9:5 // 8:2 & 11:9, 12, 35, 36, 46 John 9:16 Sabbath ; 5:16 John 9:17 Several divisions Jesus caused John 9:22 Anyone confessing Jesus would be put out of the synagogue. John 12:42 John 9:34 Back to their old theology John 9:37 Sometimes seeing does proceed believing (or at least proclamation) John 9:39 Enacting the BPR (Bi-polar reversal) 12:47 John 9:40-41 See 12:39-40
John	10	John 10 Shepherd Illus I draw a sheep and bow Matthew 10:16; Ezekiel 34:1-10 v. 4- Know the voice of Jesus. "Human sheep of my pasture" Ezekiel 34:31. See also v. 27. v. 4- "my own" = my own + not of this fold. See also 13:1, 17:10 v. 9 - I Samuel "in and out" of priesthood One flock, one shepherd--and he is good! v. 16- OTHER SHEEP (see Isaiah 56) I will gather others to him besides those already gathered ... my house shall be called a house of prayer for all people ... the foreigners who join themselves to the Lord v. 18- Jesus chooses his destiny v. 26 Ouch! v. 34- ??? Very unusual passage. v. 37- "I healed the blind ... wait and see what I will do next--BELIEVE THE WORKS (also 14:11). By what you do, you'll prove if you're of God. John 10:10 Spiritual warfare; Deuteronomy 30:19 John 10:11-13- have you ever thought of a paid pastor as a hired hand, in it for the money, not caring about the sheep? Further-- what sense does it make for the sheep to hire a shepherd to shepherd them? John 10:14-18- MSG: You need to know that I have other sheep ... John 10:16 The ministry of reconciliation Isaiah 56:8. He is always been Lord of the diaspora--see Isaiah 56:3-8. Plus the idea of "gathering together" is all throughout Ezekiel and Isaiah John 10:19 Permanent divisions should not be a surprise because they happen all throughout John 10:21 Second set of "others" were hearing His voice John 10:22 Restoration of the temple from the Antiochan defiling (I drew a menorah) John 10:28 Perish = "die in your sins" 8:21, also John 3:16 John 10:29 // 6:37 perpetual keeping John 10:31 John 8:59, v. 39 John 10:33 Shows the vanity of LAW--so many good works and one sin gets you killed. See also 5:18 Could you be stoned for the good works you're doing? John 10:35 WORD John 10:37 Imitation of God/ Christ. Another test for Jesus John 10:39 Not Jesus' first escape John 10:42 Evangelized
John	11	John 11:1 John 1:28; 12:1 John 11:4 Blindness and sickness of these cases so God could be glorified. John 9:3 John 11:9 Light, stumbling in the darkness 3:19; //9:5, 8:12, 12:35, 36 John 11:25-26 The value of the life that never ends. John 11:27 Why "is coming"? John 11:37 They missed the nuance of the resurrection and the life. Not just a death prevention--doctors and medicine can do that--only a greater one--the great one, the God-man can BRING ON (bring about) LIFE John 11:40- the glory of God comes when stones are rolled away John 11:42 12:30 ; evangelistic John 11:44 Jesus frees the death of Lazarus John 11:45 Evangelistic John 11:45-57 They want to bring death to him who brings life ... they wanted Jesus dead (just like they wanted the resurrected Lazarus to die, too 12:9-11--the "proof" of Jesus being the Resurrection and the Life) they wanted him dead for their own selfish reasons, so they may maintain the power position. Their belief on "one for many" is warped. Boy, were they in for a surprise! John 11:46 7:25; division John 11:48 Fear takes over--before, it was pride. John 11:51-2 Caiphas prophesied Jesus should die. It is a vision of the purpose of God John 11:53 Life: He gave it; they can't take it John 11:54 Jesus often stayed with people he did no have a home he used their hospitality to teach them his way
John	12	John 12 Honor (v. 26) and Glory (v 43) v. 19- What were they trying to gain? What were they losing? What's the game? If Jesus is not getting the glory where you are, who is getting it? Is Jesus getting all the honor where you are? v. 25- Do you seek the honor of man or the honor of God? "Service" positions do not beg honor from men. cf. v. 43. John 12:5 Matthew 14:5 John 12:6 Stealing from God John 12:10 Destroy the evidence John 12:11 Post dead LIFE attracts faith John 12:16 John 2:22 John 12:17 Evangelizing witness John 12:19 Ekagerate John 12:24-25 Green God. I Corinthians 15:19. John 12:26 // 14:3 John 12:27 Purpose: 18:37 John 12:27-36 Seems that Lazarus awoke the theme of death to resurrection ... after 27ff-- Jesus recalls PURPOSE-- not just the death, but issuing in the post-death-LIFE John 12:28 God Speaks : 17:5 John 12:30 1:42, 11:42 John 12:32 Draw: see John 6:44; all people see 11:52 John 12:35 Light; see also 46 John 12:36 Son of LightSee v. 46 John 12:39-40 See 9:39-40 John 12:42 Matthew 10:32; Believe, but not confess because John 9:22 John 12:43 Ouch. Where do divisions come from among you? (James 4:1ff); The warning of Christ in Matthew 6 John 12:46 Light John 12:47 WORD, 9:39 John 12:48 WORD, c.f. v 31; 5:45 John 12:50 His command is everlasting life
John	13	John 13 Psalm 76:12; Mark 10:42-45 John 13 God's Mission >>> >>> >>>> >>>> >>>> v. 20- Interconnectedness: Father, Son, Disciples } Faith non-faith { world The flow comes openly from heaven toward all men, only God has empowered mankind to accept and help implement the love and the message. LIFE: 14:6, 17:3, 14:20 Servant Leadership: Suggested to Rehaboam bar Solomon by the Elders in 1 Kings 12. He decided to be a tyrant--and it just didn't work. Matthew 20:25-28 Paradox of Freedom and Service: c.f. Romans 6, 1 Corinthians 9:19 John 13:1 Love/service; Service was the full extent of Jesus' love "His own"- John 10 and 17. ù à John 13:14 1A- Serve One Another, Love One Another What makes the commandment new? Greatest scope-- not just our neighbor & strangers among us, but to actively seek to love those outside of us. God/Christ type of love. It is recognizable THEN THEY WILL KNOW ... When you show love one to another. It is eternal, Complete (1 Peter 1:22ff) It is sacrificial Casting Crown's song: "Love them Like Jesus" Love with eternity in mind. 2 Corinthians 5:16 --These notes preached by Rob Hindman in Harkiv, Ukriane, July 19, 2009. John 13:16-17 Matthew 10:24 John 13:18 Beatitude John 13:29 Probably because Jesus was in the habit of guerilla giving to the poor John 13:30 Judas betrays at night (the light was no longer there, but the next verse 31 came the glory) John 13:33 8:14-24 John 13:34 1A- John 13:35 Discipleship: see also 15:17 1- Truth 8:31 2- Love 13:35 3- Bear Fruit 15:8 John 13:38 It's more than just sacrifice
John	14	John 14 Greatest Human needs: (of course, these are from the perspective of people who have food, clothing, and shelter.) Forgiveness Encouragement our desire to be good John 14:1 Service/Love Matthew 25:34 2 Corinthians 8:4 John 14:2 See verse 23 John 14:3 He told Pharisees they could not come. 7:34 John 14:4 6/23/2010 7:34:00 AM John 14:5ff Jesus=Father John 14:6 The Way of Christ; Psalm 16:11; see Exodus 33:13, Hosea 14:9 John 14:7 Revealing the Father Philippians 2:6; Romans 9:5 John 14:11 2:6; 10:37, 1 John 3:22; Acts 2:22; he said this earlier. John 14:12 What are the works that Jesus did? he said this to Andrew earlier. Works that glorify the father, see Matthew 5:16 John 14:14 Matthew 11:24; Romans 6 John 14:15 // Exodus 20:6 Obedience/love; cf 23,4 John 14:16 Holy Spirit cf 25; 15:26; Deuteronomy 7:9 John 14:18 Psalm 27:10 John 14:21 Jesus' Manifestation Jesus, I love you.. please manifest yourself to me." Make your home within me, abide in me, and bear your fruit. Let me know the full extent of your joy. I want to be your friend and love men, women, and children everywhere. I memorized this verse in Russian and quoted it at sobranya on Feb 16, 2007 John 14:23 cv 15 John 14:24 6/23/2010 12:26:00 PM John 14:26 See John 6:45 John 14:29 pre-believing 16:4 John 14:30 Mentioned ruler of the world before
John	15	John 15 FULL JOY 15:11, 16:24, 17:13, I John 1:4 THE FATHER GARDENER From the beginning, God is a natural gardener. Throughout the story, we know that PEOPLE ARE GOD'S GREATEST TREASURE (From the Pentateuch, Isaiah). He gave men the garden of the earth to toil, maintain, and enjoy but his is garden of mankind. You are the planting of the Lord. Isaiah 61:3 John 15:2 Word= pruning clean John 15:3 6/23/2010 1:18:00 AM John 15:4 Abiding, see Ch 8. v. 7, too ... WORD abiding John 15:7 ask whatever you want and it will be done for you In this state my will is going to be His will and whatever I ask He will be pleasured to do. John 14:12 John 15:8 Discipleship 1- Truth 8:31 2- Love 13:35 3- Bear Fruit 15:8; Hosea 14:8 Phil 1:22; Gal 5:22-3; Romans 7:4 John 15:11 Christ's brand of joy will be our fullness (he Himself will be our fullness, see Colossians; 1 John 1:4) John 15:12 1A- Love one another!!, also 17. This is God's means to an end. "so that" John 15:17 13:34-35, 12 John 15:18-27 That Christ was never alone as consolation to disciples to allay their guilt for forsaking Jesus. v. 19- à John 10 à v. 20- WORD--(the exact--and the idea) WORD, Apostles John 15:22 No excuses Acts 17:30,31 Words and works convict John 15:25 WORD John 15:26 Interesting shifts of Äòwhens' and Äòwills'
John	16	John 16 The sending of the spirit: the good comes later. John 16 v. 1- 2 timothy 3:12 v. 2- Acts 9:1 John 16:2 sounds like Paul ... I Corinthians 15:9, Acts 9 John 16:4 cf 14:29 John 16:8 The Holy Spirit's Job to convict the world; 1 Corinthians 12:3; Luke 12:12; 2 Timothy 2:25 Drawn to believe by God- John 6:45 I John 2:20-27; 3:24; Psalm 100:1; Ephesians 4:20-21; Jude 15 Isaiah 42- servant brings justice John 16:13 All truth; 1 Corinthians 2:10 John 16:16- The Choice is God's - see also 2 Samuel 7:24 John 16:24 That ... means to an end. John 16:30 "know all things" John 16:32 Never alone
John	17	John 17 Reckon the church as UNIVERSAL and UNIFIED Ephesians 4:1-8 v. 3 see also Matthew 19:29 v. 11- the NAME v. 6, 11, 12, 26 ONE- so that the world may know John 17:3 I John 5:13 John 17:4,5 Glory; Exodus 33, 12:28 John 17:6 WORD keeping John 17:9 "my own" - see John 13:1, John 10's sheep. John 17:11 Unity-- You are one another's 1 Corinthians 3:22 John 17:14 WORD given John 17:17 John 8:31; Ephesians 4:21 DISTINCTION within the world World Evil one Truth Lies Light Darkness Life Death Plus the division (distinction) between the disciples and the world. John 17:20 WORD (another kind) John 17:24 See 14:3
John	18	John 18:14 Expediency that one should die for the people Not true! The law condemns those proven guilty by evidence or testimony of 2-3 honest witnesses. But ... IF INNOCENT, the accused should go free. It may have been "expedient" to kill Jesus but it was immoral, illogical, illegal, and yet--fulfilled God's righteousness. John 18:21 Isaiah 45:19 John 18:36 Distinction: Kingdom not OF or FROM the world John 18:37 PURPOSE- 12:27; Psalm 29 John 18:38 c.f. John 8:32, 17, 16
John	19	John 19:11 Sovreignty Power to: 1- Give freedom 2- Crucify
John	20	John 20:6 Why did Peter go in? John 14:3- "Where I am, there you will also be" He walked on water and he was gonna be right there in the tomb! John 20:22 Receive the Holy Spirit: John 1:33; 3:6, 34; 6:63; 7:39; 16:8 ; Luke 12:50 John 20:23- Forgiveness key to the Jews ministry John 20:25 It's not just wounded Jesus, but living Jesus John 20:29 This is us ... who are blessed in our faith--no seeing, believing John 20:30 LIFE IS THE POINT 30-31: See Psalm 40:5; John 14:11; Acts 2:22 John 20:31 Life in his name
John	21	John 21:15 What if he were talking about the fish? John 21:25 Psalm 40:5
1 John	1.1	1 John 1 John Message: the proof is in the pudding of love (Key Phrases: this is how we know...) See Acts 4:20--John's theme in action: Witnesses. Eyewitness accounts, see also 2 Peter 1:16ff 1 John Link to Comparing Peter and John I John Theme: Abiding Beloved: [3:2, 3:21; 4:1; 4:7, 11] Truth is Practiced (1:6) , Word is Kept (2:5) John also introduces a dynamic tension between If we say.... and do... A dividing Line Between: Father and Son Devil Light Darkness Life Death Love Fear Truth Lies/ Denial Spirit Flesh Righteous Sin/Wrong John's "black and white" reflected in Deuteronomy 30:15-20. Choose life
1 John	1.2	1 John 1:04 that our joy may be complete; John 16:24; John 15:11 1 John 1:3- MSG: We're telling you so you can experience it along with us, this experience of communion with the Father and his Son Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:5-7 The fruit of the light: Ephesians 5:8-14 1 John 1:07 Walk in the Light Isaiah 2:5 Fellowship Galatians 2:8-9; 1 Corinthians 1:9- with Him; 1 John 1:7 Purifies from all sin John 3:21 A walk of lies: Psalm 40:4 1 John 1:08 Remain John 6:56; Jeremiah 2:35; I used to think this verse was a spank to the pope--but it is a spank to Brett White 1 John 1:10 if we say ... we are putting our righteousness up against God's What about new revelations? If God were to come down and speak to you directly, would you do what he said anyway? He gave Jesus. And if he were to never even promise to answer prayer in his name (which he does promise) JESUS WOULD BE ENOUGH. The "golden rule" is a moral standard adequate for world peace and worldwide reconciliation. Have we as Christians been faithful to these? [1 John 2:4] Are we looking for "something new" or just what is already here? What about building relationship through listening to God and praying (when necessary) Listening to his word. Being his word. September 24, 2006.
1 John	2	1 John 2:01 ... (and you will) CHRIST IS ADVOCATE; 2 Corinthians 12:22 1 John 2:02 Is God "our" Father or everybody's in the world? How do you define "our"? See also Matthew 6:9; John 3:16, 16:8. This is God's purpose 1 John 2:04 reality check 1 John 2:06 Walk as Jesus did; conforming to the image of His Son: Rom 8:29; Genesis 5:22; Deuteronomy 30:16; Isaiah 30:20-21; Luke 6:40; 22:32; John 13:15; 14:12; Romans 4:12; Galatians 5:16; Ephesians 4:1, 5:2, 8; Colossians 1:10; 2:6; 1 Thessalonians 2:12, 4:1; 2 Thessalonians 3:11; 1 Peter 2:21; I John 1:5 1 John 2:07 new commandment John 14:34 I John 2:12 Why does it benefit God's name if a sorry lot of sinners walk around saved? 1 John 2:14 Victories: 1 Corinthians 15:57 through Christ v 55 over death: 1 John 5:4; Proverbs 21:31; Isaiah 42:1-4; via Matthew 12:18-21; 1 John 1:16 Hosea 13:6 I John 2:17 I Peter 1:22-25 1 John 2:20, 27 Anointed, full knowledge, no need for anyone to teach you: Power to the people!; Psalm 71:17; Proverbs 16:1; Isaiah 54:13; Jeremiah 31:31-33; Mark 13:9-13; Luke 12:12; John 6:45, 16:25; Acts 8:4 (diaspora preached); Acts 14:15; (elders commended to God); Romans 15:4; 1 Corinthians 1:5, 2:10 & 13; Ephesians 1:8 & 17; 4:20-21; 1 Thessalonians 4:9,10; Isaiah 54:13; John 6:44, 45; Hebrews 8:11 1 John 2:23 1 Corinthians 12:3 1 John 2:26-27- Let abide. Don't let it go. The inside anointing also teaches (John 6:45) common abiding with the Father and Son. See John 13-17 1 John 2:27 See verse 20 above (abide in Him, also in 28) 1 John 2:28 1:04:17 1 John 2:29 born of Him/ doing right
1 John	3	1 John 3:1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us! His children is who we are! Deuteronomy 32:5 1 John 5:19 Ephesians 1:8 Hebrews 2:10ff 1 John 3:2 Future Mystery reveal when He appears, we will be like Him ...: 2 Corinthians 5:16 because we will see Him as He is 3:7 the just will live by faith Habakkuk 2:4 3:8 Sinning from the beginning: Spiritual Warfare The Son of God was revealed for this purpose: to destroy the Devil's works 3:14 death to life transition 3:16 See also John 3:16. They have the same message. April 12, 2009. 3:17 letting money show love James 2:15-16; Ephesians 4:29 3:18 Love in action and truth 1 Corinthians 4:20; Titus 1:16; 1 Thessalonians 1:5 3:20 He knows everything 1 Peter 3:15
1 John	4	4:1 test the spirits- 1 Thessalonians 5:21: false prophets: 2 Peter 2 4:4 Spiritual Warfare: 2 Kings 6:16; Ephesians 3:16 1 John 4:7 (cf 10) 1A- Love one another 1 Corinthians 8:3; 2 Timothy 2:19 4:9 love from God (God's brand of love) Ephesians 3:14-21; 1 Thessalonians 4:9 4:13 Abiding love; John 15 4:15 Psalm 100:3 4:18 No fear in love: Proverbs 14:26 Two biggest obstacles in life pride fear Love conquers these. 4:20 saying one thing and doing another 1 Peter 1:8
1 John	5	5:1 New birth is the victory because it overcomes death Hebrews 2:14-15 5:2 John 14:15 5:3 Love for God is to obey his commands 1 John 3:21-24 5:4 cf 2:14 1 John 5:11-12 The Life 5:14 Prayer guide This is our confidence: Hebrews 4:16 John 17:3; Matthew 6:15; Mark 11:24; Hebrews 4:16 ; (1 John ) 3:22; Jude 20 5:19 The whole world is under control of the evil one 1 Peter 5:8 ; 1 John 3:8ff It's like ... God's House (of Love) stands on pillars--these pillars are truth, Scriptures, prophets, Apostles, not the building themselves, but support it. The House exists so that mankind may find a shelter from the world where they can find love and be loved. Entrance is belief that such a God exists who could make this possible ... and this leads to other "steps." There are chores can be done by those in the house with different purposes and functions, but if they cannot be traced back to--or are rooted in/motivated by love, then they must be amended to love. But this House is composed of people themselves. Sometimes the roof ___ let the sunshine in, and sometimes keep the rain out. Only the Spirit of God can be the main conductor of which should happen when. This world wide building, organic and spiritual ... the temple of God, the body of Christ. Love, 11-21-06
2 John	1	2 John 1, 5 Elect lady 2 John 2 MSG: everyone who knows the TRUTH that has taken up permanent residence in us loves you. 2 John 5 That we love one another See John 15:14 2 John 6 Life of Love : Ephesians 5:1; 1 John 4:16. MSG: This is the first thing you heard and nothing has changed 2 John 7 Many deceivers: 1 John 4:2 2 John 12 A body-based gospel reference Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead I hope to come to you and talk to you face to face, so that our joy may be complete A friend of the family an elder from East Side in Cleveland Marvin Hutson told me one time when I was having issues with a brother, advised me--"Do not write your problems with anyone--go to them face to face." You are likely to resolve the problem with your brother--so the issue will be put to rest, but the paper will survive. Someone else may find evidence of the issue and the resolved issue may end up being a fire lit somewhere else with someone else. Just write good stuff.
3 John	1	3 John 2 Enjoy good health : 1 Timothy 4:8 3 John 3 Your/the truth 3 John 3:5-8- extending hospitality makes faith visible. Hospitality= a type of love, one of many. Loving being in charge is not love. 3 John 7 the sake of the name
Revelation	1	Revelation Explanation of Revelation by Bryan McLaren see also Daniel 8 Blessings: 1:3, 14:13;16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:7; 22:14 Revelation 1:3 Time signature cf. 22:7 Revelation 1:8 Attributes of God: Bookends to everything Revelation 1:16 Mouth a sword, Isaiah 49:2
Revelation	2	Revelation 2 & 3 Letters Revelation 2:1-7 Church in Ephesus Acts 19:10 Revelation 2:10 Crown of life 1 Peter 5:4 Ephesus: Return to Me Smyrna: Don't fear, don't quit Pergamum: Stop-- don't give in. Thyatira: Hold onto the truth you have. Revelation 2:14-15 Cross-reference with Balaam and Barak.
Revelation	3	Revelation 3:12 The Name Revelation 3:14 God=the Amen See 2 Corinthians 1 Revelation 3:20 The door
Revelation	4	Revelation 4:1 Throne of heaven Matthew 19:28-30
Revelation	5	Revelation 5 Book of Future Revelation 5:1 2 Timothy 2:18 Revelation 5:12-13 The closing verses of Handel's Messiah
Revelation	6	Revelation 6-7 Seals - we've seen sealed books before. Isaiah 29:11-12
Revelation	7	Revelation 7:17 Isaiah 25:8
Revelation	8	Revelation 8-11 Trumpets
Revelation	9
Revelation	10	Revelation 10:7 End of Prophecy c.f. 11:15
Revelation	11	Revelation 11:3 Matthew 17 1260 Days Revelation 11:5 Elijah/Moses Revelation 11:15 Finality Colossians 1:23, I Tim 3:16 The end verse of the Hallelujah Chorus, Handel's Messiah
Revelation	12	Revelation 12 Woman vv. 10-12- Spiritual Warfare
Revelation	13	Revelation 13 Beast Revelation 13:8 Book of life Psalm 69:28
Revelation	14	Revelation 14:13 Their deeds will follow them Hebrews 4:8-11
Revelation	15	Revelation 15-16 Plagues
Revelation	16
Revelation	17	Revelation 17 Fall of Rome The Caesars: Julius Caesar Augustus Tiberius Caligula Claudius Nero Vespasian Titus 2 1/2 Domitian Of course, it shall end in the great battle, for we all shall die, some for righteousness sake, some for justice to be served. Revelation 17:11 Luke 2
Revelation	18
Revelation	19	Revelation 19 Heaven/Hell Judgment Revelation 19:6 Hallelujah Chorus, Handel's Messiah, Last verse, second movement Revelation 19:16 Handel's Messiah, Hallelujah Chorus
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Revelation	21	Everything New Revelation 21 Isaiah 65:17 Revelation 21:6 Attributes of God Revelation 21:9 Bride: see Genesis 1 &2 Revelation 21:18 Isaiah 25:8,9
Revelation	22	The story of God: Delivers a group of people from slavery To be their exclusive God Appointing human shepherds Gives his spirit to help Gives his people distinctive behaviors to live out To alleviate and offset evils in the world All of them are based on his promises Tree of life producing 12 kinds of fruit, one for each month. Fruitful all throughout the year.