Grace Fellowship Church Pastor/Teacher Jim Rickard Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Memory Verse John 14:2, “In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.”

Apostle Code – Matthew Jesus Christ - the rock / corner stone (of our faith), being all- powerful (in hypostatic union), the one who has supplanted sin. He is the gift of the grace and mercy of the Lord.

The warrior on horse back [Rev 19:11] (who won the strategic victory of the Angelic Conflict) by becoming the curse (sin) for man [Gen 3:17ff] in the likeness of Adam [Rom 5:12-17], the gift of God who will come to collect His just due at the resurrection [1 Cor 15:20-22].

He supplanted our sinful flesh by changing (becoming a man). He is the courageous one. Praise God for His gift the corner stone for all who hear and obey (confess the name of the Lord). Praise the Lord you men of the world.

John 13:36-14:4

Follow = AKOLOUTHEO – to follow or accompany; the same word used by our Lord in His call of the Apostles. Mat 4:20, 22; 9:9; Mark 1:18; 2:14-15; Luke 5:11, 27-28; John 1:37-43

Ignorance of Bible doctrine leads to misguided thoughts and actions.

All believers will be with the Lord upon their death, and at the Rapture receive their resurrection body. 1 Cor 15:51-55; 1 Thes 4:16-18

John 10:4, “When he puts forth all his own, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice.”

Our Lord prophesized Peter’s rejection. John 13:38; Mat 26:31-38; Mark 14:26-31; Luke 22:31-34

Human good results from ignorance of Bible Doctrine. Mat 26:51-54; Mark 14:47; Luke 22:49-51; John 18:10

Peter’s denial is noted in Mat 26:58, 69-75; Mark 14:54, 66-72; Luke 22:54-62; John 18:15-18,

Following the Lord geographically is not the issue; following the Lord in the function of GAP is the issue.

Without doctrine inculcation, there is absolutely no way to handle adversity while maintaining inner peace and happiness.

With the wisdom of Bible doctrine you can faith rest in all situations. 2 Peter 1

Principles: 1. Sincerity plus ignorance equals disorientation to the Plan of God and malfunction within it.

2. The Plan of God is perfect, our plans are imperfect. The Father does not allow our plans to intrude upon His Plan.

The Father never permits human viewpoint, ingenuity, or sincerity to intrude upon His Plan.

3. Sincerity plus ignorance of doctrine makes anyone a producer of human good.

4. Admirable motivation and good intentions are neutralized by ignorance of Bible doctrine and leads to the early stages of reversionism.

5. Ignorance is not bliss! Happiness is bliss, not ignorance. Happiness in Phase Two (the spiritual life) is based upon knowledge of Bible doctrine.

6. Being fearless and courageous, yet ignorant of doctrine makes courage and noble motivation useless in the Plan of God.

7. Ignorance of doctrine neutralizes the best of motives and destroys the nobility of the individual; it disorients the believer to the grace of God.

Grace Fellowship Church Tuesday, April 28, 2009 The Negative Effects of Ignorance Tape # The Negative Effects of Ignorance Toward Bible Doctrine Upper Room Discourse, Part 258 John 13:36-38; 18:15-18, James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2009