Friday, July 31, 2020

Bible Study-Legalism in the church

Text: Gal 2:16-20


  1. The COMPLETER of the Old Testament Law - Gal 3:13-14
    • The PURPOSE of the law
      • it points out our SIN nature - Gal 3:19
      • it acts as our SCHOOLMASTER - Gal 3:24
    • The PROBLEMS with the law
      • it was TEMPORARY
      • it needed a MEDIATOR
    • The CONTRAST of legalism and liberty - Gal 5:14-18
      • The Torah only ENUNCIATES what is right
      • The Spirit also EMPOWERS us to do right.
    • The CULTIVATION of spiritual fruit God - Gal 5:22-25; 6:9.
      • Our TEMPERAMENT - Gal 5:22-23
      • Our TREATMENT of others - Gal 6:1-3
GB
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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Book Review-Who Made God?

WHO MADE GOD? (Ravi Zacharias & Norman Geisler)

And Answers to over 100 Other Tough Questions of Faith

Answers to the most-asked questions about the Christian faith. In the quest for the truth, you need to know what you believe and why you believe it. Who made God? offers accessible answers to over 100 commonly asked apologetic questions. Bringing together the best in evangelical apologists, this guide is standard equipment for Christians who want to understand and talk about their faith intelligently.

PART ONE: answers tough questions about the Christian faith such as:
  • Who made God?
  • How can there be three persons in one God?
  • What is God's ultimate purpose in allowing evil?
  • Where did the universe come from?
  • How long are the days of creation in Genesis?
  • Did Jesus rise from the dead?
  • Are the records of Jesus' life reliable?
  • Does the Bible have errors in it?
PART TWO: answers tough questions about other faiths, including Islam, Mormonism, Hinduism, Transcendental meditation, Yoga, Reincarnation, Buddhism, and Black Islam. Relevant stories, questions for reflection and discussion, and a comprehensive list of suggested resources help you dig deeper so you can be prepared to give careful answers that explain the reasons for your faith.


I gave this book a rating of * * * * 

Monday, July 27, 2020

The war against God & his people

Text: Rev 12:7-10


  1. The CAST
    • The AGENTS of righteousness
    • Jesus as an angel - Rev 10:1-7
      • Rainbows - Rev 4:3
      • Face Sun - Mat 17:2
      • Feet Fire - Rev 1:14
      • Lion Roar, Seven voices, Little book
      • The two witnesses - Rev 11:3-6
      • The nation of israel - Rev 12:1-6; Exo 1:16; Ps 2:9; Isa 66:7; Rev 13:1
      • Michael the Archangel - Rev 12:7; Dan 10:13
    • The ADVERSARIES of righteousness
      • Satan: The Red Dragon - Rev 12:3-4
      • Antichrist: Beast of the Sea - Rev 13:1-2
      • False Prophet: Beast of the earth - Rev 13:11
  2. The SCRIPT
    • Satan's ACCUSATION of the saints - Rev 12:7-12
    • False prophet's ACT of miracles - Rev 13:11-15
    • Antichrist ASSASSINATION of the two witnesses - Rev 11:7-12
    • Antichrist ABOMINATION of the temple - Dan 9:27; 2 The 2:3-4 (one week = 7 years)
    • Satan's ANTI-SEMITISM turned up - Rev 12:13-17
    • Antichrist ALLEGIANCE demanded - Rev 13:16-18; 2 The 2:9-12.
GB
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Friday, July 24, 2020

Bible Study-Lets make America Godly again

Proverb 14:34

I. America's Designate

  • Early seedless
  • Our MONEY supply (390 Billion charity)
  • The MISSIONARIES we sent
II. America's Disgrace
  • Books revised
  • Our MORAL collapsed
    • Right for right sake instead of GOD'S way.
  • We have SOUT to redefine MARRIAGE
    • sin is a reproach vs 34b
  • Promoted BROKEN home (divorce)
    • baby out of wedlock
  • Epic feel GOOD mentality
  • A murdering the CHILDREN
    • 60 million babies aborted (killed)
III. America's Direction
  • Average church preaching the GOSPEL
  • Please GOD & FOLLOW him
  • Humble our self
GB
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Monday, July 20, 2020

Staying Spiritually Hydrated

Text: Isaiah 44:1-6; John 7:37-40

Are you allowing the Holy Spirit to guide you (hydrate)?
Signs of Spiritual body dehydration?

  • Irritation
  • Conviction - Isaiah 43
  • Misery
  • The bad attitude in Correction (when someone corrects you)
  • Holy Spirit needs to be in CHARGE.
  1. Water SANCTIFIES or cleanses - 1 Pet 1:22; 1 Cor 6:9-11; Eph 5:18; 1 Cor 3; Psa 119:9
  2. Water SATISFIES the thirsty - Isa 44:3; Jn 4:13-14, 7:37
    • have you submitted the Holy Spirit to control?
  3. Water SOFTENS
    • The soil of the heart - Isa 44:3
    • The CLAY - Jer 18:1-6
  4. Water SPROUTS - Isa 44:3-4, Gal 5:22-23
    • are you thirty for the HOLY SPIRIT?
GB
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Friday, July 17, 2020

Bible Study-Gods House vs Our House

Text: Haggai 1:1-5

  1. The concern of God's people - 1:1-4
  2. The condition of God's house - 1:4
  3. The call to consider - 1:5, 6 (financially, give)
  4. The chastisement of the neglectful a chastisement. . .
    • On their labor
    • On their food
    • On their personal finances
    • On their finances
GB 
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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Book Review - The Last Sin Eater

The Last Sin Eater (Francine Rivers)

Cadi Forbes knows it's forbidden, that it will bring curses down on her. But something deep and instinctive moves her to look upon the sin eater anyway. And now the thought of finding him again consumes her. According to custom, only the sin eater can set her free from the sin that plagues her days and nights, the sin that has stolen her mother's love from her must she carry her guilt forever? or is there another who will atone for her? A skillful blend of realistic characters, historical accuracy, and compelling mystery, The Last Sin Eater is a story that will move the heart and spirit.



I gave this book a rating of * * * *

Monday, July 13, 2020

A Perspective on Gods Passion

A Perspective on Gods Passion
Text: Rev 8:1-5

Chapter 6-9 (3 1/2 Years)
Chapter 10-14 (Midpoint Events)
Chapter 15-19 (3 1/2 Years)

Righteousness-Do Right

  1. The PRAISE of the Martyrs - Rev 7:9-12
  2. The PRAYER of the Saints - Rev 8:1-5
    • Of the FAITHFUL - Mat 6:10
    • Of the FALLEN - Rev 6:10
  3. The PUNISHMENT of sinners - Rev 8:1-2, 6; Num 8 (Seven Trumpet Judgement)
    • Hail mingled with fire & blood - Rev 8:7, Joel 2
    • The one-third ocean turned to blood - Rev 8:8-9
    • Freshwater made bitter by the star wormwood - Rev 8:10-11.
    • One-third of the Sun, moon, and star darkened - Rev 8:12 {Evil will rise} chaos, stealing, sin - Amos 5:18
    • Demon locust that torture man for 5 months - Rev 9:1-12 {God hates sin}
    • Demon army (200 mil) that kill 1/3 of mankind - Rev 9:13-18; Ger 8:3
  4. The PERSISTENT rebellion of sinners - Rev 9:20-21
  5. The PARALLELS with pharaoh Egypt.
    • HATEFUL toward God - Exo 5:1-2
    • HAND of Gods punishment
    • HARDENED hearts - Exo 9:34-35, Psa 51.
GB
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Friday, July 10, 2020

Bible Study-The God with a Plan

Text: Ruth 4:14-15

  1. The REASON, Elimelech moved (Ruth 1:1-2)
  2. The REPERCUSSIONS, Elimelech's decision (Ruth 1:3-5)
  3. The RETURN of Naomi (Ruth 1:6-9, 19, 1:6, 19-21)
  4. The RESOLVE of Ruth (Ruth 1:12-18)
  5. The REAPING of Boaz field (Ruth 2:1-9)
  6. The kinsman REDEEMER (Mat 6:33, Rut 4:1-11, 13-22)
GB
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Saturday, July 4, 2020

Let Freedom Free

Text: Isaiah 61:1

The Liberty of being saved

  1. The Accusation of Liberty
    • Slavery-English colonist, British thrones, Africans sold, today slaved kids & woman sold for sexual favors. The devil enslaved us (Adam & Eve) vs. 61:1 "To proclaim liberty to the captives"
    • Buffering-Tea act, sam act, Qtrac.
    • Sacrifice-"Liberty is always unfinished business"
  2. The Attribute of Liberty-James 1:25; James 2:12
    • A Liberty structures "liberty is not lawless, it has structures" (Who is your master?)
    • Liberty Stability-God bring us stability, rules need also consequences
    • Liberty Strength-vs.21
  3. The Attack on Liberty
    • The premier from without-Galatians 2:4
    • The enemies from within-Romans 8:13-15
  4. Our Attitude to Liberty
    • Freedom inst free
    • Don't take it for granted
    • God doesn't fail us, we fail God
    • Are you walking in the Spirit
GB
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Friday, July 3, 2020

Bible Study-The Bible (Basic Info)


  • We say I can't solve this... (Pro 3:5-6)
  • We say I am too tired...(Mat 11:28-30)
  • We say nobody loves me or love hurt... (Joh 3:16, Joh 3:34)
  • We say I can't go on... (2 Cor 12:9, Psa 91:15)
  • We ay I am always worried and frustrated... (1 Pet 5:17)
  • We say I am all alone... (Heb 13:5)
  • We say I can't forgive myself... (1 Joh 1:9, Rom 8:1)
  • We say I am afraid... (2 Tim 1:7)
  • We say I am not smart enough... (1 Cor 1:30)
  • We say it is impossible... (Luk 1:37)
  • We say what path does God have for me... (1 Tim 2:5, Act 4:12)
What else does God have for me... (2 Tim 3:15-17)
  1. when life knocks you down to your knees.
  2. just remember you are in the perfect position to pray.
  3. God answers prayer, give it to God.
  4. God may say no, he may say wait, God timing is perfect.
  5. we need the patience to grow so when the lime is right God can say GO!
  6. sometimes we may need to go...with the change...in order to grow.
GB
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