Grace Fellowship Church www.GraceDoctrine.org Pastor / Teacher James H. Rickard Thursday, October 23, 2008

Memory Verse Gal 5:16, “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.”

The Upper Room Discourse John 13-16

John 13:19 4) Bible doctrine prepares the believer for shocking behavior, such as betrayal.

Vs. 16, 1) The Servant must have Authority Orientation

Vs. 17, 2) Knowledge and application of Bible Doctrine results in Happiness.

Vs. 18, 3) God's Omniscience does not violate our human volition

Our Lord will teach them what is going to happen before it occurs, so that they won't be shocked and overwhelmed.

Likewise, His intention is for them to grow in faith as a result of learning and applying Bible Doctrine. Acts 1:12-20

They did not cycle this doctrine and were inevitably shocked, allowing the sin nature to take control of their souls as they deserted Him.

“From now on” - Bible doctrine presented at that moment and going forward is designed to orient the believer to the shocking and vicious acts of betrayal.

"I tell you" - Bible Doctrine is advantageous to all who hear and learn from it.

"Before it comes to pass" - Bible doctrine anticipates the shocking betrayals of life.

“You might believe” - having faith in the prophetic Word of God, the volitional responsibility of each person and every believer.

Principles: 1) God is faithful and just.

Principles: 1) God is faithful and just Principles: 1) God is faithful and just. 2) Even though He knows the outcome, He still provides the way of escape.

Principles: 3) He gives the unbeliever doctrine, the gospel, verses 5-11, so that he could potentially be saved.

Principles: 4) He gives those saved doctrine, so that potentially their souls will not suffer the ill effects of betrayal.

Principles: 5) Bible Doctrine protects the soul against the garbage of betrayal penetrating your soul.

Principles: 6) You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink!

Bible Doctrine is for our Preparation Upper Room Discourse, Pt 218 Grace Fellowship Church Thursday, October 23, 2008 Tape # 08-076 Bible Doctrine is for our Preparation Upper Room Discourse, Pt 218 John 13:19; Ex 3:13-16; John 16:32-33; Acts 2:12-20 James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2008