2005 - Touchet Baptist Church, Touchet, Washington - Pastor Mike Paulson - 2005 Expounding the way of God more perfectly - Acts 18:26 - with the Scriptures Rightly Divided - II Timothy 2:15 |
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I can do all things through Christ which
strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13
Not that we are sufficient of ourselves
to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
II Corinthians 3:5
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient
for thee:
for my strength is made perfect in weakness.
Most gladly therefore will I rather glory
in my infirmities,
that the power of Christ may rest upon
me.
II Corinthians 12:9
Do We Really Believe Those Verses?
Why are folks falling for this baloney? Why are CHRISTIANS being
preached this stuff more and more?
(remember, they ALL hang around the gospels and early
Acts - don't forget that!)
Folks - we are NOT precious to God! - there is NO Scriptural support!
- Romans 11:25 seems to be a
growing problem with "Christians" today - conceit!
Folks - our heart is NOT profoundly good! - Romans
3; Jeremiah 17:9: The heart is deceitful
above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Heaven is full of bad people and Hell is full of good people!
Think on that for awhile - it will make sense!
Psychology is just wisdom of the world!
I Corinthians 1:20 -
Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world?
hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
I Corinthians 3:19 -
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written,
He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
Psychology is loving people before God (and for many, 'instead"
of loving God)- see I John 4:19 in
a modern bible version.
(leaf - purpose is to expose the
cells to light - to allow light to penetrate. Photosynthesis is a
process by which the energy of light is converted into chemical energy
in plants.)
See the sermon there?
Is it no wonder the 'lost' along with the modern
worldly psychology Christians are not interested in us and the KJB?
4: The ungodly
are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
5: Therefore
the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation
of the righteous.
HIS righteousness is what we need / have today!
6: For the
LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall
perish.
Power of God
Remember, Paul prayed for the power of God in our lives.
I Corinthians 1:18 - For
the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto
us which are saved it is the power of God.
Ephesians 1:19, 20 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
Ephesians 3:16-21
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened
with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
17: That Christ may dwell in your hearts
by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
18: May be able to comprehend with all
saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
19: And to know the love of Christ, which
passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
20: Now unto him that is able to do exceeding
abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that
worketh in us,
21: Unto him be glory in the church by
Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Ephesians 6:10,11 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
We should have no excuse...
II Timothy 3:7: Ever
learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
We have the word of truth - we have the knowledge of the truth! We have it - the King James Bible!
Pleasing God!
Revelation 4:11 -
Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou
hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
It isn't about now obeying Paul so we can have a great marriage, a
good walk, etc. It is about PLEASING GOD which then results in a good marriage,
a good walk, balanced children who love the Lord and yet are prepared for
the Christian battle, etc. success at work even if the job stinks, etc.
Effective?
The Book promises to be effectual in those who believe - is that you?
(I Thessalonians 2:13)
Is it working in your lives?
Is it just producing guilt and frustration - more confusion - making
life even worse?
That isn't the plan, folks! That is NOT God's plan or design!
Our King James Bible should be able to show you an
understanding
and wisdom found NOWHERE ELSE!
It appears to me that we are farther from the Book than we realize! ...knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
Is it just the standard Luke 8:14? And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. Yes it is, but you already have heard that preached over and over.
There is more... just read on!
Replacements of the Book!
You know the replacements to the word of God today... the things that
mean more to folks than their KJB!
Paul never says we have to be like dumb sheep!
We have it all!
Romans 11:11 - I
say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather
through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke
them to jealousy.
Romans 11:14 - If
by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might
save some of them.
I Corinthians 13:10 But
when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be
done away.
Are we all in such a snare still?
We can't even beat ourselves?
II Timothy 2:25,26 -
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure
will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And
that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are
taken captive by him at his will.
We can't win a few temptations?
Are we so busy that we can't grow as a Christian?
Do we now choose to still obey sin?
Are you still confused about the Book, etc?
Are we so Laodicean, we may as well just give
up?
Should we just accept our "lot' in life?
We deserve it anyway..?"
1. Have fellowship with God!
Revelation 3:20
2. Please God!
In our work, in our music, in our testimony, just between you and Him!
I Thessalonians 4:1
Revelation 4:11
3. Know God
Matthew 7
4. Be led by instead of judged by Holy Spirit
John 14; 16:8-15
5. Make changes in our lives!
6. Have personal victories
I Peter 1:7
- That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that
perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and
honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
Revelation 3:18 -
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be
rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame
of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that
thou mayest see.
7. Know the word of truth!
II Timothy 3:7: Ever
learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
8. Be perfected by God Himself
Ephesians 1:19 - And
what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according
to the working of his mighty power,
II Timothy 3:16,17 - All
scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That
the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
9. Make us blameless totally!
I Thessalonians 3:13
- To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before
God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his
saints.
I Corinthians 1:8 - Who
shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day
of our Lord Jesus Christ.
10. Learn 'eternally correct' knowledge
11. Have understanding!
I Corinthians 2:9-16
12. Live according to God's design!
Man - woman - kids - aged
13. Know and apply HIS real wisdom!
Not fortune cookies, horoscopes, Confucius, etc.
14. Do Right!
Rightly Dividing is the key!
15. Lead other folks to Salvation!
16. Feed the new converts the correct and spiritually healthy food!
17. Learn to fight off the enemy!
(even learn the real enemy)
18. Know of the devices of the devil!
II Corinthians 2:11 - Lest
Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
19. Know the true status of the god of this world!
Isaiah 14:15-17 -
Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying,
Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;
That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof;
that opened not the house of his prisoners?
20. Be aware and knowledgeable of attacks on:
the Bible
the Biblically local church vs the new ones
the pastor
family
children
schools
country
us
freedom, etc.
21. Earn gold, clothes and eye-salve
Revelation 3:18 -
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be
rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame
of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that
thou mayest see.
22. Train our children properly!
Personal and balanced - not bondaged and bittern to hatred of the Book
and of Christ, etc.
Proverbs 22:6 - Train
up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart
from it.
Even as grandparents:
- grandma: 3-5:
The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness,
not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;
That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands,
to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home,
good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
- grandpa: 6-8 - Young
men likewise exhort to be sober minded. : In all things shewing thyself
a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary
part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
23. Know, understand and deal with the tricks of the enemy!
http://www.scatteredchristians.org/GreaterCommissionAttacks.html
Nehemiah
Mock us!
Conspire to stop us!
Sneak in through the rubbish!
Fuss over finances!
Offer compromise!
Slander
Try to cause you to blow it!
24. Know the difference in being led by the Spirit of God or
by the spirit of antichrist or by your own wicked and deceitful heart and
flesh!
I John 4:1-3
Rightly Dividing...
25. Be on the receiving end of the blessings and encouragement
of Paul's gospel.
I Thessalonians 4:1 - Furthermore
then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as
ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would
abound more and more.
26. Be on the receiving end of answered prayer of Paul!
Ephesians 1:16-20
Ephesians 3:14-19
Philippians 1:9-11
Colossians 1:9-11
27. Assurance of knowing you have Paul's Christ!
28. Have the true Book - the word of truth!
29. Having available all the counsel of God!
Acts 20:27:
For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
30. Show us when and with what we are sick with and even will
show us the cure!
II Timothy 3:16 -
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
But remember, we must take our medicine: II
Timothy 2:26 - And that they may recover
themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him
at his will.
31. To know who & what we need to follow!
(not imitate)
Romans 14:19:
Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things
wherewith one may edify another.
I Corinthians 4:16:
Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.
I Corinthians 11:1:
Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Philippians 3:17:
Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye
have us for an ensample.
I Thessalonians 1:6:
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word
in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
I Thessalonians 1:6: And
ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in
much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
I Thessalonians 2:14: For
ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are
in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen,
even as they have of the Jews:
I Thessalonians 5:15:
See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which
is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
II Thessalonians 3:7: For
yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves
disorderly among you;
I Timothy 6:11:
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness,
godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
II Timothy 2:22: Flee
also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with
them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Why do we think we NEED to follow the wisdom of the world?
Do we really NEED the correction from the world?
Do we really NEED psychiatrists, abuse counselors, famous preachers,
pastors evangelists?
Is that what makes us 'get it together?'
or will the word of truth be allowed to work effectually in us that
believe?
We can finish our course with joy, peace, etc.
...or frustration and misery!
We can live on the edge...
or get where it is safe!
We can have the false 'peace' from the world...
or we can have the peace of God from the God of peace!
Those things, which ye have
both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do:
and the God of peace shall
be with you.
Philippians 4:9