New Testament
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Series on Luke II The Identification B The Birth Awaited Text: 1:26-56 Introduction The paralysis in our society today is caused by our living for the moment. We are driven by fear manifested in our desire for cheap thrills. Public speaking tops the list of the ten worst human fears, but the list quickly reverts
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Series on Luke II The Identification A The Baptist Announced Text: 1:5-25 Introduction It was the work of the prophets to call the people to obedience to the law and to issue threats if they disobeyed, and promises if they obeyed. However, there was one blessing that they always promised, and that was the coming
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Series on Luke I The Introduction Text: 1:1-4 Introduction God has given us four varied accounts of the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus. Each of them bears unique characteristics, and Luke is especially a Gentile Gospel. It was written for an important man as the form of address shows, “Most excellent Theophilus.” He
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OUTLINE OF LUKE I THE INTRODUCTION 1:1-4 II THE IDENTIFICATION 1:5-4:13 A.THE BAPTIST ANNOUNCED 1:5-25B.THE BIRTH AWAITED 1:26-56C.THE BAPTIST’S ARRIVAL 1:57-80D.THE BIRTH OF THE AGES 2:1-20E.THE BABE ADORED 2:21-38F.THE BOY ADVANCING 2:39-52G.THE BAPTISM ACCEPTED 3:1-22H.THE BACKGROUND ANALYZED 3:23-38I.THE BURDEN ACKNOWLEDGED 4:1-13 III THE INITIATION 4:14-9:50 A.THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS MINISTRY 4:14-30 B.THE AUTHORITY OF HIS
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Studies in I John Title: The Fountain of Life Introduction In the prologue to this letter John wrote, The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and has appeared to us. This letter is about eternal life invading our
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Studies in I John Title: A Big Commitment Introduction This portion of the epistle is all about love and loyalty. When a man and a woman love one another and get married the substance of what they vow and promise is loyalty. The preacher asks, “Do you take this person to be your lawful wedded
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Studies in I John Title: Testing the Spirits Introduction In 1946 Johnny Cash the country artist recorded a song entitled “I Walk the Line.” Later in 2005 a movie of his life was made with the same title. In his later years he was a solid Christian and the film has evangelical content for that
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Studies in I John Title: All in the Family Introduction From 1971-1983 a successful situation comedy called “All in the Family” aired on TV. The lead character was Archie Bunker, a working-class family man who held bigoted, conservative views of the world. His viewpoints clashed with nearly everyone. In the lingo of 2011 we would
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Studies in I John Title: Love or Perish Introduction The Apostle has already taught us, in the preceding section, that love for God and for others is essential to assurance that we are believers. Love in the Bible is never a mere sentiment but involves a total commitment in action. John is a gentle soul
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Studies in I John Title: Trust and Obey Introduction The Apostle will now go into greater detail in 1:5-2:2 about the message which he has introduced in the prologue to his letter. God is always at the center of the message. The whole point of the Bible and of our salvation is that we know
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Studies in I John Title: The Three Proclamations Introduction The author is not identified in this letter but internally the content of this Epistle and the Gospel of John are very similar in style and expression and share many of the same concepts, so they are often mutually explanatory. Externally, the authorship of John is
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Outline of I John I. 1:1–4 Witness to the Word of Life II. 1:5–2:6 Walking in the Light III. 2:7-27 Walking in Love IV. 2:28-3:24 Walking in Likeness V. 4:1–12 Walking the Line VI. 4:13-5:5 Walking in Loyalty VII. 5:6–21 Walking in Life
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Series on I Timothy Title: A Firm Foundation Introduction Have you looked at a piece of paper money lately? U.S. currency says on it, “In God we trust.” That’s a great motto and a wonderful sentiment to have on your money, but one wonders whether there isn’t a little irony in the placement of these
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Series on I Timothy Title: Fight to the Finish Introduction In bold contrast to those who pursue wealth and financial gain, worldly success, and security , Timothy is to pursue virtue. This command does more than merely encourage personal holiness. Timothy is to pursue these virtues as a means to an end, that is, as
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Series on I Timothy Title: The Real Motive Introduction Do you ever stop to ask yourself what’s really important to you or what your goal in life is? A sensitive follower of Jesus Christ walks a very fine line between spiritual success and success in the affairs of this world. Even genuine Christians have doubts
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