Grace Fellowship Church Pastor/Teacher Jim Rickard Tuesday, October 19,

Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.— Amen.

Memory Verse Phil 2:5, “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus.”

John 15:18-21 Obstructions to Divine Good Production

Reason #3: Verse 20, “A slave is not greater than his Lord.”

Part 1 “Remember My Word that I said to you all.”

Remember – MNEMONEUO, Pres., Act., Imperative Our Lord is calling for disciples to recall the information He previously taught them.

It also suggests that within your soul there is an Edification Complex from which you draw information from; you recall Biblical principles which you then apply.

This also indicates the principle of repeat, repeat, repeat for the inculcation and retention of Bible Doctrine.

Principles of Repetition:

1. Repetition is defined as the act of repeated utterance; therefore, reiteration.

2. The principle of repetition is what you learn after you know it all.

3. The reason for repetition is that the rate of learning must exceed the rate of forgetting for the inculcation of Bible doctrine.

4. The inculcation of doctrine is designed to impress the stream of consciousness with EPIGNOSIS knowledge of Bible doctrine by repeated teaching of a pertinent subject.

5. Failure to respond to repetition of Bible teaching results in the function of the three arrogance skills (self- justification, self-deception, and self-absorption).

6. 2 Tim 4:3-4 is the result of reaction to repetition.

7. The Christian dilettante wants to hear something new to stimulate or scratch their itching ears.

They dabble in false doctrine, seeking either emotional stimulation or philosophical and psychological distractions which reject true doctrinal inculcation.

a. 2 Tim 3:7 describes that status quo.

a. 2 Tim 3:7 describes that status quo. b. The description of the Christian dilettante is given in 2 Tim 3:2-6.

Part 2 “A slave is not greater than his master.”

Principles of DOULOS:

1. Everyone has a choice, we are either slaves of sin or slaves of God’s righteousness. Luke 16:13; John 8:34, 36; Rom 6:16-23

Luke 6:13, “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.”

John 8:34, “Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin. … 36 So if the Son makes you free (from sin), you will be free indeed.””

2. Believing in Christ's atoning work makes it possible for man to be freed from their enslavement to sin and to enjoy a new status as sons of God. Gal 4:7; 2 Peter 2:19

2 Peter 2:19b, “For by what a man is overcome, by this he is enslaved.”

Gal 4:7, “Therefore you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.”

3. Servants should proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as servant ambassadors of God. John 12:26; Rom 1:1-9; 2 Cor 4:5-6: Phil 1:1

John 12:26, “If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.”

Rom 1:9, “For God, whom I serve in my spirit in the preaching of the gospel of His Son, is my witness as to how unceasingly I make mention of you.”

4. The DOULOS of God is under obligation to be totally committed to his Lord. Mat 6:24; Luke 16:13. Even unto death, Rev 19:2.

5. The DOULOS of God will sing praises in worship of Him. Rev 15:3

6. The slave depends upon his Lord to provide for his every need, including sustenance and protection, while he serves in the ministry God has designed for him. Lam 3:20-25; 2 Cor 9:8-15

7. A servant is one who is willing to serve and sacrifice, willing to give up their way for the good of a greater agenda, God’s way.

Grace Fellowship Church Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Tape # Obstructions to Divine Good Production, Part 9 A Slave is not Greater than his Master, Part 1 Upper Room Discourse, Part 428 John 15:20; 2 Tim 3:2-7; 4:3-4; Rom 6:16-23; 2 Cor 4:5-6; 9:8-15 Grace Fellowship Church Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Tape # Obstructions to Divine Good Production, Part 9 A Slave is not Greater than his Master, Part 1 Upper Room Discourse, Part 428 John 15:20; 2 Tim 3:2-7; 4:3-4; Rom 6:16-23; 2 Cor 4:5-6; 9:8-15 James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2010