“Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?” (Matt. 12:48)

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Teach Us To Pray Luke 11:1. * Intercession is the act of carrying another person before your Father to be blessed by His will. * It is an act of love.

Advertisements

One Baptism. BAPTISM “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God.

Christ – the key of salvation Have you been washed in the soul cleansing blood of the Lamb?

Why do we need to study it? Why do we need to tell others about it.?

Introduction Billions of people have been born into this world including all of us here. You cannot become a living breathing human being without being.

Born of Water and Spirit

Osby Weaver’s Article…. Mark 9 :38-40 ? Mark 9:38-40 No indication that person casting out demons was a member of any denomination.

The Appeals of Baptism.

1 THESS 5:8-10 “BUT LET US, WHO ARE OF THE DAY, BE SOBER, PUTTING ON THE BREASTPLATE OF FAITH AND LOVE, AND AS A HELMET THE HOPE OF SALVATION. FOR.

IS THIS AN ACCEPTABLE TEACHER?. 2 A PROSPECTIVE TEACHER  This teacher: ♦Is widely used by congregations in the brotherhood. ♦Has a reputation for being.

How Does One Become A Christian?

Remember Who You Are Number 15: You are a Child of God 1 John 3:1 Psalm 8:3-5 What is man?

These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself.

“Whom Say Ye That I Am” Matthew 16:13-16.

A Simple Matter of Obedience… from the Heart Romans 6:17 Hebrews 5:9.

Martha’s GREAT Faith! §John 11:21 – “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.” §22 – “I know that whatever You ask of God, God will.

GOD’S SIMPLE PLAN FOR SALVATION

How Do You Stand in the Courtroom of God?. Declaring Themselves Righteous Luke 18:9-14 Rom. 10:1-3 Morally good Not harming others Kind and giving “Religious”

People Look At Baptism Differently Non-BiblicalView Not Essential Sprinkling Outward sign..BiblicalView Is Essential Burial Obedience.

Obedience to the faith, Obeying the truth, gospel, doctrine How does one obey the gospel in order to become a Christian?

What the Church Is Matthew 16: Introduction-1 The first time the word church is used in the New Testament Jesus said, “I will build My church,-

Are You a Faithful Christian?

Christianity Is Exclusive. 2 The Gospel is For All Mark 16:15: Preach the gospel to every creature 1 Tim. 2:3-4: God desires all to be saved & come to.

Live in Sin HeavenHeaven CANNOTCANNOT Name of Lord Jesus: Power of His blood By the Spirit: The truth He have given.

Matt. 16: “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?"

What is a Christian? Most people in the religious world, define a Christian as a believer in Jesus, the Christ. They require little more than an affirmation.

Remembering the Resurrection of Christ In God’s authorized ways.

1 Corinthians 15:19-24 “If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable. But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has.

“I am of Christ” ~ 1 Corinthians 1:12 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? ~ 1 Cor. 1:13 Is Christ.

Matthew 16:13-18 “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?’ So.

His Kingdom coming in and through our lives.  Ps 36:9  In Your Light we see light!  Is 51:1  Look to the Rock from which you were cut!  Mat 16:13-1.

“ALMOST CANNOT AVAIL” Acts 26: The Father’s Will Obedience to the faith; the obedience of faith Obedience to the faith; the obedience of faith –

 God has adopted us as His children.  “When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem.

If you are seeking a wife - is one as good as another. If you are boarding an airplane for Europe - is one as good as another. If you are needing a.

Plea for Unity Plea for Unity Evidence of Factions Evidence of Factions.

RESTORING THE ERRING Galatians 6:1-5. Galatians 5:1-5 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit.

The Lord Commands  Belief – Jn. 3:16; 8:24; Mk. 16:15-16  Confession – Matt. 10:32; Rom. 10:9-10  Repentance – Lk. 13:3; Acts 17:30-31  Baptism – Mk.

1 John 2:3-5.  Will discuss spiritual benefits Obtained in Christ  Who is in – who is out  How to get INTO Christ 2.

“If Anyone Is In Christ” 2 Corinthians 5:17 John 3:1-8.

God’s Riches: Our Blessings Ephesians 1:3. Theme: Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, & faithful in.

1 John 2:3-5.  Do not “know” Christ unless “in” Christ  en: “a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication)

Conversion of Saul Conversion of Saul - Acts 9 & 22:1-16 Ancestry = Jew - Hebrew Education = Gamaliel Religion = Pharisee Church = Persecuted Conversion.

1 Sin What It Is & What It Does!. 2 What Sin Is! “…the transgression of the law…” 1 Jn. 3:4 “All unrighteousness” 1 Jn. 5:17 “whatsoever is not of faith.

I Must Journey On… Luke 13:31-35 I Must Journey On… Luke 13:31-35.

Beware of what is False 2 Peter 2:1-3 Matthew 7:15 2 Timothy 3:13

1) Is baptism essential to salvation? 2) Or is baptism “an outward sign of inward grace”, obeyed to show that we have already been saved?  The answer.

Live by the Spirit Romans 8:1-4. There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you.

My Proposition: The Scriptures teach that the alien sinner is forgiven of his past sins by faith only, before and without water baptism My Proposition:

The Kingdom would come with power The Kingdom would come with power (Mark 9:1) 1.The kingdom would come with power (Mark 9:1). The Power would come.

What did this great fact of the gospel accomplish? Acts 1:1-11.

The Joy of Being a Christian Acts 8:35-39  “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say rejoice!” (Phil. 4:4)‏  “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord”

Mt. 7:14 Lk. 9:57-62 Mk. 9:43-48 Lk. 14:26 Mark 16:15,16 Luke 24:46,47.

Goal-oriented Christianity

Dead or Alive. Dead or Alive Dead or Alive Death is separation Physical: spirit from body (James 2:26) Spiritual: spirit from God (Isa. 59:2) Spiritually.

The Burning Desire for God

Blessings From A Father To His Children

Bible reading Eph. 1:9-11 It Is True God Had A Specific Purpose For … Jeremiah - Jeremiah 1:5 Paul - Acts 9:15; Gal 1:15,16 Jesus - Mat 1:21;

Good Evening, Greetings… Series of “Lessons From Matthew.”

Are Only Members of the Church of Christ Going to Heaven?

Bible Baptism What It Cannot Do 1/3/2019.

MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH

THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD I. The Family Feature of the Church

Divine Identifications of the Lord’s Church

What the Lord Expects From Us

Acts 9:31 (Colossians 1:5-6, 21-23; Acts 2:41, 47; 4:4; 5:14; 6:1, 7)

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IS THE CALLED OUT.

let us bring the wanderer back!

“Elect” and “Brothers”

Seeking the Lost Eph 2:1-10; Jas 5:20 John 3:13-16, 36 Luke 19:5, 9

Presentation transcript:

“Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?” (Matt. 12:48)

“…two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother…” (Matt. 4:18) “…two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father…” (Matt. 4:21) Physical family. Blood relatives. Some say “blood is thicker than water”. Is it (Matt. 12:46-50; Matt. 10:37-39)?

Murdered the Lord (Acts 2:29 & 37; 22 & 36)! Jewish Brethren, Israelites, physical descendants of Abraham (Acts 13:26); NOT Christian brethren of the Spirit (Gal. 3:26-28)! Unbaptized Saul = Unsaved Saul (Acts 22:13, 16)! Denied Righteous One (Acts 3:17 & 12, 14-15)! Resisted the Holy Spirit (Acts 7:2, 51-53ff)! Sought to kill Paul (Acts 22:1 & 21-23)! Paul sorrowed for them (Rom. 9:1-3)!

Called by Gospel (1Cor. 1:9, 18, 23, 26; 2:1; 15:1-2)! Spiritual brethren, NOT brethren in the flesh, but family in the Spirit! Denominations are not “brethren” spiritually! They haven’t been begotten yet (1 Pet. 1:22-23)! Sons by obedient faith = born after the Spirit (Gal. 3:26-29; 4:4-7, 28-29)! Saints = faithful in Christ = the church (Col. 1:2; 4:15)! Brethren even without any flesh (1 Th. 4:13-18)! Brethren = Sons of light (1 Th. 5:1-11)! Household of the faith (Gal. 6:10)!

Overtaken in a trespass (Gal. 6:1-2)! Spiritual brethren who have sinned! They are not acting as spiritual brethren should! A son can be lost & disinherited! (Luke 15:32; Heb. 12:16-17) Persistence in sin (2 Thess. 3:6, 10, 13-15)! Need Christ formed in them again (Gal. 4:16-20)! Condemned by God (Heb. 10:19, 26-31)!

Persecute those who stand for truth (2 Cor. 11:26)! Spiritual brethren who left Christ & now seek to establish their own purposes! They are not acting as spiritual brethren should! Such are disguised as brethren… may teach baptism correctly, use the name “church of Christ”, but are not of Christ (1 John 2:19)! Defend / promote false doctrine (Gal. 2:3-5)! Zealously seek disciples (Gal. 4:16-17)! Serve not Christ, but their own desires (Rom. 16:17-18)!

CONCLUSION: (1) Not all “brethren” are spiritual brethren! "Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? And he stretched forth his hand towards his disciples, and said, Behold, my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father who is in heaven, he is my brother, and sister, and mother." (Matt. 12:48-50) (2) Not all spiritual brethren are faithful brethren! (3) We must help erring brethren & beware of false brethren!