The Proper Attitude Toward “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!” (Psalms 133:1)

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
Psalms 119:89 Things Settled In Heaven. Psalms 119:89 “For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven”
Advertisements

John 18:32-38 “What Is Truth?” 1. John 18:32-38 “31 Then said Pilate unto them, Take ye him, and judge him according to your law. The Jews therefore said.
HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE I. The Heart: The Why II. The Background: The Who, What, Where and When III. The Method: The How Declaration: “We accept the authority.
Scriptures About God Genesis – Revelation Exodus 3:14. I AM. Deuteronomy 4:24… A consuming fire, a jealous God. 2Samuel 22:31. Psalm 18:30. His way is.
Are You a Faithful Christian? Philippians 3:12-16.
Some Things You Should Know
Who Can Help Us When it Hurts?
CHRIST AS THE LIGHT OF YOUR WAY By Willie Alvarenga.
Speaking As The Oracles Of God
1 Where the Grace of God Will Not Reach! His Grace Reaches Me – #596 - Hymns for Worship (revised)
What More Does He Have to Do? Romans 5:6-11. ANSWER “YES” OR “NO” TO THE FOLLOWING: 1.Do you realize what God has done for you? 2.Do you realize how important.
Practical Atheism Titus 1: DOES THIS PORTRAY YOUR CHRISTIAN WALK?
The Amazing Grace Of God (Part 2) Titus 2: What The Grace Of God Demands A Love Of The Truth. A Love Of The Truth. cf. 1 Timothy 2:3-4; 2 Peter.
Let’s open our Bibles to
“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority,
Bb. 2 Timothy 1: ) Retain the standard of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. (NASB)
The Bible is The Book of Books Because: It is the word of God, Hebrews 4:12 Reveals our origin, Genesis 1: Reveals our purpose, Eccl. 12: Tells.
WHAT IF?. WHAT IF God does exist? The Bible really is His inspired Word? My soul will survive the death of the body? God really intends to punish the.
Give Me One Good Reason 1 Peter 3:15, “…always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness.
Bible Authority Genesis 1:1, Common justifications for following doctrines outside the teachings we find in God’s word: It is a “good work” isn't.
God’s Eternal Law Bible TextSubject Psalm 1:1-3Our meditation all the day long. Psalm 19:7-8The law of God is perfect converting.
Things To Walk In!. Introduction Our walk is our manner of life! It is pleasing to God? Is it a walk like Enoch and Noah? Genesis 5:22, 24; 6:9… “…Noah.
THE CHURCH Universal and Local. Many Misconceptions "The one true church" –"It's work and organization" Sign on local church building –"Established –
Think On These Things Philippians 4:8. Why Thoughts Are Important Thoughts determine actions – Matthew 15:19 – “it is a law of life that, if a man thinks.
Crying Hunger Action Breath Pulse Signs of weakness or problems in these areas alarm parents, and they require immediate attention.
Matthew 10:28. God should be Feared He can destroy both body and soul (Matthew 10:28) He has incomparable might (Psalm 89:6-7) He is like a lion (Isaiah.
Drilling Bible Basics Salvation in Christ
Written To Reveal! Romans 1: God Psalms 19:1 Romans 1:18-20 Isaiah 55:8-9 Jeremiah 10:23 1Corinthians 1:18-21 Romans 1:16-17.
I Was Saved by Faith. What Is Faith? Hebrews 11:1 2 Corinthians 5:7.
BIBLE Gratitude Colossians 3:17 BIBLE Gratitude Colossians 3:17.
Matthew 21: Thessalonians 2:10-12 “and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth,
Romans 6: “3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him.
The Bible The Most Important Book in the World Church of Christ at Medina June 2014.
Go, Stand, Speak Acts Go— Matthew Mark We Must Be Ready… Acts Colossians 1.9,10 II Timothy 3.16,17 II Timothy 2.15.
Philippians 2:9-10.  Matthew 1:23  Matthew 6:25-32  Luke 12:2.
Are you ready for the second coming of Christ?. Consider the following passages Acts 17:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:21; 1 John 4:1.
Obtaining the Promises of God
“The Holy Spirit” John 16:7-15. How Do We Learn About the Holy Spirit? Not by personal “feelings” or “thoughts” –Acts 26:9 Not by subjective experiences.
The Greatness of God’s Church A Great Planner  Ephesians 3:10,11  Isaiah 2:1-3  Daniel 2:44  Acts 2:1-5  Psalm 127:1  Matthew 15:13.
Facts That Will Not Change in 2014 Psalm 119:
REMEMBERING WHAT WE HAVE… Hebrews 4:14, Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let.
The Whole Counsel Text: Acts My Goal For This New Year… II Timothy 2.15 I Peter 4.11 Acts I Timothy 4.6.
The New Testament Church: What Do We NOT Model? Ephesians 4:11-16.
What’s Right With The Church: Our Worship John 4:19 – 24.
The Word of God. Is Truth!  John 17:17  Psalm 33:4  Psalm 119:160  John 8:31-32  Proverbs 30:5-6.
IS THERE A PATTERN? 2 TIMOTHY 1:13 Text. Is There A Pattern? Can we understand the pattern? –Nehemiah 8:8 –Psalm 119:104 –Ephesians 3:2-6 –Ephesians 5:17.
Why Believe in the Bible ? Psalm 119:160 Why Believe in the Bible ? Psalm 119:160.
Perfect Hatred Psalm 11:5; 139: John 4:8; Luke 6:27-28; 14:26.
Two Great Bible Questions. Can we save ourselves? Are we saved by works?
Going On To Maturity Unit Four: Living as the People of God.
Salvation Ephesians 2:4-7. God Saves Acts 2:47; 2Timothy 1:8-10 Love John 3:16; 1John 4:16-19 Mercy Titus 3:4-6; 1Peter 1:3 Grace Acts 15:11; Ephesians.
Unto What Then Were Ye Baptized? Acts 19:1-5. This Account Shows That:  We are to answer for our actions  1 Peter 3:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:21  We are.
John 8: Though favored –They had no place for His Word John 1:11-12; Acts 13:46 “He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many.
Ephesians 1:4. He wants us set apart for His holy purposes (2 Timothy 2:21) We must not lose sight of God’s purpose for us in this world (Ephesians 1:4)
“What must I do to be saved?”
2 Tim. 1: ) Retain the standard of sound words which you have here from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. (NASB) 13) Hold fast.
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO “3:16” JOHN 3: MAN MUST SEEK GOD THROUGH HIS WORD o 2 Timothy o Luke o Colossians o Philippians o 2 Peter o Romans o.
How Much We Love God. John 5: You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me.
Speak Truth, But... Ephesians 4:11-16.
Unity of the Church Ephesians 4:1-6 December 11, 2016.
Power of God’s Word Hebrews 4:12.
Here I Am.
Contrasts In The Life of a Christian
Who Cares For Me? Psalm 142:1-4.
Attitudes.
Reviving Understanding of Truth
THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT.
Jesus Is The One John 1:45.
Presentation transcript:

The Proper Attitude Toward “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!” (Psalms 133:1)

Approach it with Respect Moses approaching the burning bush –Exodus 3:1-5 “put off thy shoes, for this is holy ground” Must have great respect for the Bible –John 12:48 Must have a good attitude –Romans 8:38-39 “I know it says that…but…” –Luke 14:25-27 The Bible is a light and lamp –Psalms 119:105; 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Recognize it as Infallible “Infallible” – Free from error The perfect law of liberty –James 1:25; Psalms 19:7 It is for our perfection –Ephesians 4:12 Develop a love for the Word of God –Isaiah 55:8-9; Galatians 1:10

Accept it as All Sufficient Sufficient guide and pattern –2 Timothy 3:16-17; Titus 1:1-3 –“God Breathed” 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; 2 Peter 1:21 –Man is the liar – God is true! Romans 3:4 Cannot change that –If so, human philosophy and religious error is bound to happen

Determine to be Guided by it If we refuse to be guided by it – we have no place in heaven –Revelation 22:14; 2 John 1:9 “speak, for your servant hears” –1 Samuel 3:10 Purify your souls by obeying the truth –1 Peter 1:22 Guided by His Word – then united in truth

WE MUST Approach it with respect Recognize it as infallible Believe it to be sufficient Be willing to be guided by it

Baptism IS Essential For remission of sins –Acts 2:38 To save us –1 Peter 3:20-21 To put us into Christ –Galatians 3:27 To reject baptism – is to reject God! –Luke 7:30 Won’t you reverently accept the Word of God?