OUTLINE:
2Ti 3:16-17 [Amplified]
All Scripture is God-breathed [given by divine inspiration] and is profitable for instruction, for conviction [of sin], for correction [of error and restoration to obedience], for training in righteousness [learning to live in conformity to God’s will, both publicly and privately—behaving honorably with personal integrity and moral courage]; so that the [a]man of God may be complete and proficient, outfitted and thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Godly Encouragement
It is a great responsibility and privilege to encourage others… that’s the way we should look at it, so we’re not flippant with our words, as are some.
Criticism Is Hard to Give – blog 5/5/23
Criticism is a grace gift from God. Giving it is a learned skill, something which requires wisdom and integrity to execute.
Criticism Is Hard to Give – blog 5/5/23
What you must remember is that, in that moment of discomfort, the issue isn’t you. You must have faith to let righteousness run its course.
The 5 Warnings to the Congregation in Hebrews
– The peril of ignoring the veracity of the Word as delivered by the Son of God. (Heb 2:1-4)
– The peril of refusing to believe God’s Word. (Heb 3:7-19)
– The peril of falling away from the faith. (Heb 5:11-6:12)
– The peril of disloyalty to Christ. (Heb 10:19-39)
– The peril of refusing God’s grace. (Heb 12:14-29)
Disloyalty to Christ??
When we sin against other people, did you know the Bible says we’re really sinning against the Lord, Himself?! Ps 51:4, Lev 6:1-7
Jn 8:31-32
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Loyalty to Christ
Jesus should be the one and only idol in our hearts; being the true God and Savior of our souls, who will never leave us or forsake us!!! Ps 37:28-29, Is 41:10, Heb 13:5
Endurance Is Intrinsic To God’s Salvation
Mat 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Mat 24:13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved.