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2010 Bible Class Syllabus
Text Book: Knowing the Doctrines of the Bible by Myer Pearlman
The Pursuit of Holiness – Holiness in Spirit
A Structural view of Holiness Holiness is a three legged stool 2 Corinthians 7:1 ESV – Spirit Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. 1 Corinthians 9:27 ESV – Body But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. Philippians 2:13 ESV – Soul for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Lesson Summary Holiness is manifest in our lives through each facet of our being (Spirit, Soul and Body). GOD continues to transform us into the image of His Son, Jesus, through the process of sanctification (John 17:17; Romans 8:29; Ephesians 5:26 ESV). A Culinary View of Holiness What’s wrong with this? In your refrigerator there is an uncovered bowl of chopped onions, garlic and ginger along side a uncovered bowl of whipped cream. The strong scent and flavor of the garlic, ginger and onion result in an undesired infusion of flavor into the cream. The cream is corrupted! This is similar to how we can be come corrupted by this world if we are not insulated (protected) by the WORD and Spirit of GOD. How about this scenario? Take those same bowls of onion, garlic and ginger. Add some soy sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil and some chicken… a little while later and you have some tasty chicken to cook. By design the strong aromatic flavors of the garlic, ginger, onion and other flavors were infused into the chicken to make it far more appealing then it was previously. In the process of making us holy GOD infuses us with his desires, plans and purposes. Philippians 4:7-9 ESV – Contain and Marinate And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Lesson Summary In order for holiness to have its effect in our lives; we must be contained. There must be barrier that insulate us from the influences of our environment, particularly those things that are unlike GOD. In Philippians 4:7 Paul talks about the “peace of GOD” guarding our heart and mind. IF we allow Him, GOD will place a sentinel that will keep out the things that will corrupt us and prevent the enemy from stealing the treasure (Word of God) that will bless us. Paul goes on in verses 8-9 to talk about the things that we should meditate. These are GOD marinade for our soul. He desires that when others encounter us it is an enjoyable experience. It is His plan that through us people would “taste and see that the LORD is good” (Psalm 34:8)! A Parental view Hebrews 12:7-11 – discipline the path to holiness 7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For...
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During the month of August we began reading as a congregation the book, Experiencing GOD. We are reading one chapter per week. Join us on this journey as we seek to deepen our relationship with GOD and live our lives as Like Jesus Christ. Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to accomplish His work. – John 4:34 NASB Experiencing GOD reveals seven ways of relating to GOD: knowing, loving, hearing, joining, believing, obeying and experiencing. This book’s inspiring and straightforward approach will teach you how to: Hear when GOD speaks See what GOD is doing in your life Take GOD at His Word Know where GOD is taking you Know how to respond to GOD’s work in your life Experience GOD more intimately then ever...
read moreOld Testament Survey: The History Books (Part 1 of 3)
JOSHUA (“Jehovah/the Lord Saves/Is Salvation”) Author: Joshua (except the very end of Chapter 24, which have been attributed to high priest Eleazar and son Phinehas). “Jesus” is the Greek form of this name. Date of Authorship: ca. 1370 BC. Setting: “The Promised Land,” particularly the River Jordan, Jericho, and Ai Key Figures: Joshua, Caleb Rahab Eleazar, Phinehas Thematic Breakdown: * Claiming the Promise (Joshua 1-12) Key Verse: Joshua 1:5-9 Crossing Jordan (Joshua 3-5) Jericho and Ai (Joshua 2, 6-8) Other Conquests (Joshua 9-12) Living the Promise (Joshua 13-24) Key Verse: Joshua 14:7-12 JUDGES Author: Samuel? Date of Authorship: Sometime before ca. 1080 BC. Setting: Canaan; ca. 1375-1075 BC. Key Figures: Othniel, Ehud, Deborah (and Barak), Gideon, Abimelech, Jephthah, Samson, Delilah Thematic Breakdown: * Face of Failure (Judges 1-3:6) Key Verse: Judges 2:12-17 * Calls for Deliverance (Judges 3:7-16) Key Verse: Judges 3:9 Othniel (“Lion of God”) (Judges 3:7-11) Ehud (“I will give thanks”) (Judges 3:12-30) Shamgar (“Sword”) (Judges 3:31) Deborah (“Bee”) (Judges 4-5) Gideon (“Hewer”) (Judges 6-8) Tola (“Worm”) (Judges 10:1-2) Jair (“He Enlightens”) (Judges 10:3-5) Jephthah (“He Opens”) (Judges 11) Ibzan (“Their Whiteness”) (Judges 12:8-11) Elon (“Mighty,” “Terebinth”) Samson (“Like the Sun”) (Judges 13-16) * Further Failure (Judges 17-21) Key Verse: (Judges 21:25 (see also Judges 17:6) RUTH (“Friendship”) Author: Unknown Date of Authorship: Likely sometime after 11th century BC Setting: Moab; Judah Key Figures: Naomi, Ruth, Boaz Thematic Breakdown: * Family Re-Defined (Ruth 1) Key Verse: Ruth 1:16-17 * Revival through Redemption (Ruth...
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