Lesson 26 The Keys; The Two Main Teachings of the Bible

Matthew 18:15-20  List the steps of church discipline:  - you and the other person alone  - 2 or 3 others  - take it to the church  - treat them as a pagan or tax collector

Matthew 18:15-20  List the steps of church discipline:  - you and the other person alone  - 2 or 3 others  - take it to the church  - treat them as a pagan or tax collector

Matthew 18:15-20  What does it mean to treat them as a pagan or tax collector?  What does it mean to “ bind ” sins?  What does it mean to “ loose ” sins?  How many need to gather for God to be with them?

Matthew 18:15-20  What does it mean to treat them as a pagan or tax collector? Exclude them to show them how severe sin is  What does it mean to “ bind ” sins?  What does it mean to “ loose ” sins?  How many need to gather for God to be with them?

Matthew 18:15-20  What does it mean to treat them as a pagan or tax collector? Exclude them to show them how severe sin is  What does it mean to “ bind ” sins? Not to forgive  What does it mean to “ loose ” sins?  How many need to gather for God to be with them?

Matthew 18:15-20  What does it mean to treat them as a pagan or tax collector? Exclude them to show them how severe sin is  What does it mean to “ bind ” sins? Not to forgive  What does it mean to “ loose ” sins? To forgive  How many need to gather for God to be with them?

Matthew 18:15-20  What does it mean to treat them as a pagan or tax collector? Exclude them to show them how severe sin is  What does it mean to “ bind ” sins? Not to forgive  What does it mean to “ loose ” sins? To forgive  How many need to gather for God to be with them? 2 or 3

Matthew 16:13-20  What are the two keys to the kingdom of heaven?  To whom are these keys given?

Matthew 16:13-20  What are the two keys to the kingdom of heaven? The binding key and the loosing key  To whom are these keys given?

Matthew 16:13-20  What are the two keys to the kingdom of heaven? The binding key and the loosing key  To whom are these keys given? All Christians (cf. John 20:23)

Matthew 7:1-5  In Matthew 7:1, what does Jesus mean when he tells us not to “judge”? (Compare to Matthew 18:15)

Matthew 7:1-5  In Matthew 7:1, what does Jesus mean when he tells us not to “judge”? (Compare to Matthew 18:15)  Do not judge hypocritically or self-righteously

Matthew 7:1-5  In v 3-5, what is his point about the speck and the plank? (Ephesians 4:15; 4:25-32)

Matthew 7:1-5  In v 3-5, what is his point about the speck and the plank? (Ephesians 4:15; 4:25-32)  Recognize own sins first so that you can clearly recognize others’ sins

Discussion  When is it my business to point out sin and when is it not my business?  When I see it happen  Pointing out sin is self-righteous.  It is loving for that other person, you want them to go to heaven, not hell

Break and Quiz Time

The Bible and My Life  What is the purpose of the Bible’s two main teachings?  Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.

The Bible and My Life  What is the purpose of the Bible’s two main teachings?  Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.  Law - To show us our sin and need for a Savior

The Bible and My Life  What is the purpose of the Bible’s two main teachings?  John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

The Bible and My Life  What is the purpose of the Bible’s two main teachings?  John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.  Gospel - Show us our Savior, and what he has done to save us

The Bible and My Life  What is the purpose of the Bible’s two main teachings?  They are the Law – to Show us Our Sin and the Gospel – to Show us Our Savior.

The Bible and My Life  What does Jesus mean when he speaks about the Keys?  Matthew 16:19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”

The Bible and My Life  What does Jesus mean when he speaks about the Keys?  Matthew 16:19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”  God-given power to forgive (Gospel) or not forgive (Law) sins

The Bible and My Life  What does Jesus mean when he speaks about the Keys?  1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

The Bible and My Life  What does Jesus mean when he speaks about the Keys?  1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.  Given to all believers (the royal priesthood)

The Bible and My Life  What does Jesus mean when he speaks about the Keys?  Matthew 18:18,20 18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. … 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

The Bible and My Life  What does Jesus mean when he speaks about the Keys?  Matthew 18:18,20 18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. … 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”  As if God himself used the Keys

The Bible and My Life  What does Jesus mean when he speaks about the Keys?  They are the God-given power to forgive or not forgive sins, given to all believers and as valid as if God himself used them.

The Bible and My Life  How do we use the Keys?  John 20:23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.

The Bible and My Life  How do we use the Keys?  John 20:23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.  Loosing Key - Forgive people who admit their sin

The Bible and My Life  How do we use the Keys?  John 20:23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.

The Bible and My Life  How do we use the Keys?  John 20:23 If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.  Binding Key - Not forgive people who do not admit their sin

The Bible and My Life  How do we use the Keys?  We use the keys lovingly both to refuse forgiveness to the unrepentant and to forgive the sins of the repentant.

The Bible and My Life  Why do we use the Keys?  1 John 1:8 8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. … 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.

The Bible and My Life  Why do we use the Keys?  1 John 1:8 8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. … 10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.  Law – Warn a person about their sin

The Bible and My Life  Why do we use the Keys?  1 Corinthians 5:5 Hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord.

The Bible and My Life  Why do we use the Keys?  1 Corinthians 5:5 Hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord.  Example of using Binding Key

The Bible and My Life  Why do we use the Keys?  1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

The Bible and My Life  Why do we use the Keys?  1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.  Gospel – Comfort a repentant sinner with their forgiveness of sins

The Bible and My Life  Why do we use the Keys?  2 Corinthians 2:7 Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

The Bible and My Life  Why do we use the Keys?  2 Corinthians 2:7 Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.  Example of using Loosing Key

The Bible and My Life  Why do we use the Keys?  We use the binding key to show people their sin. We use the loosing key to show people their Savior from sin.

The Bible and My Life  Who can use the Keys?  Matthew 18:18 18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. … 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

The Bible and My Life  Who can use the Keys?  Matthew 18:18 18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. … 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”  All members of a congregation

The Bible and My Life  Who can use the Keys?  Hebrews 13:17 Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.

The Bible and My Life  Who can use the Keys?  Hebrews 13:17 Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.  Church leaders on behalf of the congregation

The Bible and My Life  Who can use the Keys?  All members of a congregation and specifically, its leaders on their behalf can use the Keys.

Defintions  Absolution –  The announcement after a confession of sins that God has forgiven our sins because Jesus died for them.

Homework!  Look at the end of the last page of your notes!

Homework  Memory Work Old Testament books New Testament books (Matthew – Revelation) Third Article with meaning  Study notes and quizzes (Lessons ) for a test!!!!  Read: Matthew 6:5-15; Luke 11:1-13  Questions for My Life