Jas 5.19-20
- Spiritual objective: our purpose is to bring forgiveness of sins and salvation from eternal death.
- Community objective: the responsibility belongs to all.
- Optimistic objective: restoration can happen.
If you have been raised up
By John Henson, Dibrell congregation, McMinnville TN
Colossians 3:1-4
I. KEEP SEEKING (Verse 1)
a. The Things Above
b. Where Christ is in a Special Place
II. GIVE YOUR MINDS TO THINGS ABOVE (Verse 2)
a. The Practical Pursuit of Heavenly Goals.
b. THINK Heaven!
III. WHY FOCUS ON HEAVEN (Verse 3)?
a. Your Life Exists in God now!
b. Your Life is in a Safe Place Now!
IV. WHEN CHRIST OUR LIFE APPEARS (Verse 4)
a. Our Lives Hidden In Him, With Him
b. You Will Be Revealed in Glory (NASB)
c. Is your life hidden in Christ?
d. If not, obey the gospel now.
The effects of sin and of holiness
- Sin wastes time. Holiness redeems the time, Eph 5.7-15; 1 Pet 1.14-17; 4.1-2, 7.
- Sin ruins relationships. Holiness establishes loving relationships, Col 3.12-13; 1 Pet 1.22; Jude 19-21.
- Sin leads to a frustrated life. Holiness leads to a life of peace, Phil 4.7-9; 1 Tim 2.2; Heb 12.14.
- Sin separates from God eternally. Holiness sees God, Rom 3.23; 6.23; Heb 12.14.
- Sin brings sadness, sooner or later. Holiness causes joy, from start to finish, Rom 14.17; 15.13; Jude 24.
A description of Jesus
By John Henson, Dibrell congregation, McMinnville TN
Isaiah 11:2
- Wisdom and understanding (2a)
- Counsel and might (2b)
- Knowledge and respect (fear) (2c)
In Him, with Him
By John Henson, Dibrell congregation, McMinnville TN
Colossians 2:11-14
- In him you were circumcised (verse 11).
- With him you were buried in baptism (verse 12).
- With him you have been forgiven (verses 13-14).
Detailed outline: ‘John 3.16 in Chapter Context’
Weylan Deaver works with the Sherman Drive congregation in Denton TX and shares this PDF, a detailed outline about the most popular verse in the Bible. He uses chapter 3 to show that faith mentioned in verse 16 is not faith only.
Download the file by clicking here: 2016-11-john-3-16-in-chapter-context.
Things that don’t make sense
- Zeal without knowledge, Prov 19.2; Rom 10.2.
- Riches without wisdom, Eccl 4.13; Mark 10.17-27.
- Sex without commitment, Gen 2.24; Heb 13.4.
- Hope without reason, Prov 10.28; 1 Pet 3.15.
- Faith without obedience, Acts 6.7; Rom 1.5; Jas 2.14-26.
What points might you add?
If you have died with Christ
By John Henson, Dibrell church, McMinnville TN
Colossians 2:20-23
- Then Why Are Some Worldly (verses 20-22)?
- Then Why Do Some Engage in Self-Made Religion (verse 23a)?
- Then Why Are So Many Engaged in Things That Have No Value (verse 23b)?
8 things that won’t change on November 9
By Bobby Cloyd, Smithville TN
- God is still in control, Job 42:2, Isa 55:8-9.
- We stll have a duty to respect the office, Rom 13:1-3.
- We have a duty to obey God rather than man, Acts 5:9.
- We still have a duty to proclaim the gospel, Mat 28:18-20.
- We still need to be a proper godly example.
- We have the duty to expose wickness and stand for the truth, 2 Tim 3:2.
- We still have duty to treat each other like brethren, Jn 13:34-35.
- We still have duty to treat our neighbors as ourselves, Mat 7:12.
Pray for our country and then act.
Fundamentals of repentance
Kevin Cauley, in New Boston TX, starts a series on “Repentance Fundamentals.” You can see his extensive outline and listen to the audio at this link.
Repentance is a topic that frequently needs to be addressed, as often perhaps as baptism.
See also these six short quotes on repentance on the Quick Bible Truths site.