OUTLINE: Obedience of FaithThere’s a divine sequence that leads to blessings from God. (e.g. 2Jn 6; 1Jn 5:1-3) ObedienceObedience isn’t just something we do, it becomes us. It is the preeminent feature of our behavior in Christ. It establishes and confirms our abiding in the sphere of love. It’s a state of being, not a laundry list of […]
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OUTLINE: Obedience of FaithThere’s a divine sequence that leads to blessings from God. (e.g. 2Jn 6; 1Jn 5:1-3) Read Your Bible!The Spirit uses the Word in us to convict us of the Truth. The Truth enables us to discern right from wrong. The Spirit endorses our findings (“Yes!” or “No!”), all while guiding us with His power. We can’t lose with Truth! Integrity
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OUTLINE: Read Your Bible!The Spirit uses the Word in us to convict us of the Truth. The Truth enables us to discern right from wrong. The Spirit endorses our findings (“Yes!” or “No!”), all while guiding us with His power. We can’t lose with Truth! Integrity and FreedomWithout integrity to the Truth, there is no freedom. Jesus said, “And you will know the
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OUTLINE: Read your Bible! The Power of True FaithJesus had a peace that transcended all circumstances. At the core of this peace was His faith. He embodied truth (Jn 1:14) and therefore enjoyed perfect, ongoing freedom (ala Jn 8:32). Read your Bible! Jesus Read His Bible!In obedience to His Father’s will, Jesus studied and learned the Word
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OUTLINE: Barnes on “if you loved me” – Jn 14:28This is the slight and tender reproof of a friend, meaning manifestly if you had proper love for me; if you had the highest views of my character and work; if you would lay aside your Jewish prejudices, and put entire, implicit confidence in what I say…“you would
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OUTLINE: Php 3:14-16I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. Only let us hold true to what we have attained. [STAY
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OUTLINE: Mt 7:6“Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.”God doesn’t cater to entitled brats. “having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know”It is difficult to get our arms around this. By the grace of
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OUTLINE: What good are all the riches in Heaven if you don’t know how to spend them?Jas 4:6 [ESV]But he gives more [greater] grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” DeceitGal 5:9“A little leaven leavens the whole lump.” Counterfeits are most effective when they look the most authentic. Satan uses
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OUTLINE: What would we ever do without God’s promises?What good are all the riches in Heaven if you don’t know how to spend them?Php 3:8 [Amplified Classic]Yes, furthermore, I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the overwhelming preciousness, the surpassing worth, and supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my
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OUTLINE: What would we ever do without God’s promises?Read your Bible! The Impossibility of Christ Abandoning His SheepJesus Christ is our “Great Shepherd” (Heb 13:20), which means that He is perfect in all He does, including guarding His sheep, never, ever deserting them. Be encouraged! (Heb 13:5-6; cp Gen 28:15; Deu 31:6-8; Josh 1:5; 1Chr
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