Today in both Chapel Services we covered James 1:21 and the importance of doctrine for the Believer. I believe that the intake of Bible Doctrine (teaching) is more important than any other discipline. This is purely because doctrine precedes application.
You cannot APPLY what you do not know; you cannot KNOW what you have not learned, and you cannot LEARN what you have not been TAUGHT (inDoctrinated). Thus, doctrine (teaching) the the most imporant discipline for all believers.
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Discover the Context: James is speaking to his Brothers (Believers). This passage is FAB (for all believers).
Subject: Why does James tell his Brothers to get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and to humbly accept the Word planted in them.
Complement: ...because the word can SAVE (phase 2) them (from trials, temptations and death in this life).
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PRAYER REQUESTS/PRAISE REPORTS:
Prayer: Tanner (6yrs old) is still sick with cancer and is awaiting bone marrow transplant surgery.
Praise: No incidents during our 4 day stay in Thailand.
Praise: Surgery of Oscar was successful.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself - 1 John 1:9
Tonight was my last time to study with the Brothers and Sisters of the USS JUNEAU. Since half of the Marines were visitors, I thought I'd leave them with the most used verse in the life of the believer (in my opinion); that is, 1 John 1:9.
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and Just to forgive us our sins and to purify us from all unrighteousness."
We had great interaction with the new visitors. The message of eternal life was cleared up: The Bible says that faith in Jesus Christ is what saves (from the penalty of sin) whereas confession of sins is what saves (from the power of sin in the life of the believer). One of the visitors said, "If we are Eternally Secure then what becomes the motivation for doing good?" What an awesome question for a first-timer. We discovered one quick answer in James 1: We will receive rewards in Heaven such as the Crown of Life. We also discussed how loving God should be the result of the forgiveness that he has given us. To not love (obey) God would indicate that we are simply not thankful for what he has done for us.
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Discover the Context: John is speaking to his friends/little Children. This is obviously "in-house" family language. This is For All Believers.
Subject: What are the results of confession of (known) Sin to God?
Complement: Confession of Sin leads to forgiveness and cleansing from all unrighteousness.
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PRAYER REQUESTS/PRAISE REPORTS:
Prayer: Maurice (2yrs old) is back in the hospital.
Prayer: Bryan's grandpa is terminally ill and still no update.
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and Just to forgive us our sins and to purify us from all unrighteousness."
We had great interaction with the new visitors. The message of eternal life was cleared up: The Bible says that faith in Jesus Christ is what saves (from the penalty of sin) whereas confession of sins is what saves (from the power of sin in the life of the believer). One of the visitors said, "If we are Eternally Secure then what becomes the motivation for doing good?" What an awesome question for a first-timer. We discovered one quick answer in James 1: We will receive rewards in Heaven such as the Crown of Life. We also discussed how loving God should be the result of the forgiveness that he has given us. To not love (obey) God would indicate that we are simply not thankful for what he has done for us.
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Discover the Context: John is speaking to his friends/little Children. This is obviously "in-house" family language. This is For All Believers.
Subject: What are the results of confession of (known) Sin to God?
Complement: Confession of Sin leads to forgiveness and cleansing from all unrighteousness.
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PRAYER REQUESTS/PRAISE REPORTS:
Prayer: Maurice (2yrs old) is back in the hospital.
Prayer: Bryan's grandpa is terminally ill and still no update.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
CHECK DISC: Luke 5:12-16
CHECK (yourself - 1 John 1:9)
DISCOVER CONTEXT: Jesus is doing what he said he would do in Chapter 4; namely, heal the sick and release the oppressed. He is the Messiah in the Isaiah passage he read in 4:31 and he is still keeping his power on the down-low because he doesn't want to be bogged down with the business of ministry if it takes away from his teaching and prayer.
IDENTIFY KEY WORDS/Phrases: Jesus often withdrew to lonely places to pray.
SUBJECT: Why did Jesus withdraw from crowds and opportunities of healing people to lonely places for prayer?
COMPLEMENT: Jesus withdrew from crowds and opportunites of healing people to lonely places for prayer because (1) it was not his mission to heal everybody but to teach about the good news of the Kingdom of God and (2) he wanted to renew his intimacy with the Father that he had in the wilderness (4:1-11).
BUMPER STICKER STATEMENT: It's better to be lonely with God than to be with friends who are without God.
DISCOVER CONTEXT: Jesus is doing what he said he would do in Chapter 4; namely, heal the sick and release the oppressed. He is the Messiah in the Isaiah passage he read in 4:31 and he is still keeping his power on the down-low because he doesn't want to be bogged down with the business of ministry if it takes away from his teaching and prayer.
IDENTIFY KEY WORDS/Phrases: Jesus often withdrew to lonely places to pray.
SUBJECT: Why did Jesus withdraw from crowds and opportunities of healing people to lonely places for prayer?
COMPLEMENT: Jesus withdrew from crowds and opportunites of healing people to lonely places for prayer because (1) it was not his mission to heal everybody but to teach about the good news of the Kingdom of God and (2) he wanted to renew his intimacy with the Father that he had in the wilderness (4:1-11).
BUMPER STICKER STATEMENT: It's better to be lonely with God than to be with friends who are without God.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
CHECK DISC: Luke 5:1-11
CHECK (yourself - 1 John 1:9)
DISCOVER CONTEXT: Jesus is preaching and teaching around Galilee.
IDENTIFY KEY WORDS/Phrases: Peter confesses his sin, Peter confesses Jesus as Lord, Jesus Comissions him to "full-time" service.
SUBJECT: When did Jesus comission Peter for full time service?
COMPLEMENT: Jesus comissioned Peter for full time service once Peter humbly confessed he was a sinner and after he confessed Jesus as Lord.
BUMPER STICKER STATEMENT: Think you're worthy, you're not ready.
DISCOVER CONTEXT: Jesus is preaching and teaching around Galilee.
IDENTIFY KEY WORDS/Phrases: Peter confesses his sin, Peter confesses Jesus as Lord, Jesus Comissions him to "full-time" service.
SUBJECT: When did Jesus comission Peter for full time service?
COMPLEMENT: Jesus comissioned Peter for full time service once Peter humbly confessed he was a sinner and after he confessed Jesus as Lord.
BUMPER STICKER STATEMENT: Think you're worthy, you're not ready.
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