1.) THE MORALIST (ROM. 2:1)
2.) THE JUDGMENT OF GOD IS ACCORDING TO TRUTH (ROM. 2:2-5)
3.) THE JUDGMENT OF GOD IS ACCORDING TO DEEDS: (ROM. 2:6-10)
a.) The well doer’s reward (Rom 2:7) (Gal. 6:9; 2 Tim. 3:14; Heb. 12:1; 1 Pet. 1:13; Rev. 3:11)
1.) Glory: (Mt. 13:43; Ro. 8:17; Phil. 3:21; Col. 3:4; Ps. 73:24; Ro. 8:18; 2 Cor. 4:17; 2 Tim. 2:10) 2.) Honor: (Jn. 12:26; 1 Cor. 6:2-3; Rev. 3:21; Ps. 91:14; Prov. 21:21, 22:4; Dan. 12:3) 3.) Immortality: (Lk. 20:36; Jn. 8:51, 11:26; 1 Cor. 15:53; 2 Cor 5:1; 1 Thess. 4:17; 2 Tim. 1:10; Jn. 6:50; 1 Cor. 15:53-54; Heb. 2:14-15; Rev. 21:4; Isa. 25:8; Hosea 13:14)
b.) The evil doer’s severe judgment (Rom. 2:8)
1.) He is contentious against God (Mt. 22:3; Jn. 5:40; Ro. 10:21; Ps. 32:9, 78:8; Prov. 1:24-25; Isa. 46:12, 48:4; Hosea 9:17; Mal. 2:2) 2.) He does not obey the truth 3.) He does unrighteousness
c.) Every evil-doer is to be judged (Rom. 2:9) (Mt. 25:46; Lk. 3:17, 12:47; 2 Thess. 1:7-9; Heb. 10:29; 2 Pet. 2:19; Rev. 20:15; Ps. 11:6; Isa. 13:11, 26:21, 59:18; Jer. 21:14; Mal. 4:1)
d.) Every well-doer is to be rewarded (Rom. 2:10)
4.) THE JUDGMENT OF GOD IS WITHOUT RESPECT OF PERSONS (ROM. 2:11-15)a.) The man who sins “Without the law” (Rom 2:12) b.) The man who sins “In the law” (Acts 10:34-35; Ro. 10:12) c.) The doers, not the hearers, of the law will be justified (Rom 2:13) (Mt. 7:21; Lk. 6:47-49; Jn. 13:17; James 1:22, 4:11; 1 Jn. 2:17; Rev. 22:14) d.) The heathen have a threefold witness (Rom. 2:14-15)
1.) Their nature 2.) Their conscience (Heb. 9:14, 10:22; Ro. 13:5) 3.) Their thoughts (Jn. 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 Tim. 2:5; 1 Jn. 2:1, 4:14)
5.) THE JUDGMENT OF GOD IS TO BE EXECUTED BY JESUS CHRIST AND HIS GOSPEL (ROM. 2:16)a.) A specific day of judgment is coming (Mt. 25:31-32; Heb. 9:27; 2 Pet. 2:9, 3:7; 1 Jn. 4:17; Jude 1:14-15)
b.) In that day “The secrets of men” will be judged (Lk. 12:2; 1 Cor. 4:5; Num. 32:23; Eccl. 12:14)
c.) Jesus will do the judging (Mt. 25:32; Jn. 5:22; Acts 10:42, 17:31; Ro. 14:10; 2 Tim. 4:1; 1 Pet. 4:4-5)
d.) The standard of rule - Is the gospel (Jn. 12:48; 1 Cor. 15:1-4; 1 Tim. 6:3-5; 1 Jn. 3:23)
“God will judge us according to what we know and have the chance to know”
- Nov 3, 2013Romans 2:1-16 God’s Case Against The Moralist Part 2
Romans 2:1-16 God’s Case Against The Moralist Part 21.) THE MORALIST (ROM. 2:1)
2.) THE JUDGMENT OF GOD IS ACCORDING TO TRUTH (ROM. 2:2-5)
3.) THE JUDGMENT OF GOD IS ACCORDING TO DEEDS: (ROM. 2:6-10)
a.) The well doer’s reward (Rom 2:7) (Gal. 6:9; 2 Tim. 3:14; Heb. 12:1; 1 Pet. 1:13; Rev. 3:11)
1.) Glory: (Mt. 13:43; Ro. 8:17; Phil. 3:21; Col. 3:4; Ps. 73:24; Ro. 8:18; 2 Cor. 4:17; 2 Tim. 2:10) 2.) Honor: (Jn. 12:26; 1 Cor. 6:2-3; Rev. 3:21; Ps. 91:14; Prov. 21:21, 22:4; Dan. 12:3) 3.) Immortality: (Lk. 20:36; Jn. 8:51, 11:26; 1 Cor. 15:53; 2 Cor 5:1; 1 Thess. 4:17; 2 Tim. 1:10; Jn. 6:50; 1 Cor. 15:53-54; Heb. 2:14-15; Rev. 21:4; Isa. 25:8; Hosea 13:14)
b.) The evil doer’s severe judgment (Rom. 2:8)
1.) He is contentious against God (Mt. 22:3; Jn. 5:40; Ro. 10:21; Ps. 32:9, 78:8; Prov. 1:24-25; Isa. 46:12, 48:4; Hosea 9:17; Mal. 2:2) 2.) He does not obey the truth 3.) He does unrighteousness
c.) Every evil-doer is to be judged (Rom. 2:9) (Mt. 25:46; Lk. 3:17, 12:47; 2 Thess. 1:7-9; Heb. 10:29; 2 Pet. 2:19; Rev. 20:15; Ps. 11:6; Isa. 13:11, 26:21, 59:18; Jer. 21:14; Mal. 4:1)
d.) Every well-doer is to be rewarded (Rom. 2:10)
4.) THE JUDGMENT OF GOD IS WITHOUT RESPECT OF PERSONS (ROM. 2:11-15)a.) The man who sins “Without the law” (Rom 2:12) b.) The man who sins “In the law” (Acts 10:34-35; Ro. 10:12) c.) The doers, not the hearers, of the law will be justified (Rom 2:13) (Mt. 7:21; Lk. 6:47-49; Jn. 13:17; James 1:22, 4:11; 1 Jn. 2:17; Rev. 22:14) d.) The heathen have a threefold witness (Rom. 2:14-15)
1.) Their nature 2.) Their conscience (Heb. 9:14, 10:22; Ro. 13:5) 3.) Their thoughts (Jn. 14:6; Acts 4:12; 1 Tim. 2:5; 1 Jn. 2:1, 4:14)
5.) THE JUDGMENT OF GOD IS TO BE EXECUTED BY JESUS CHRIST AND HIS GOSPEL (ROM. 2:16)a.) A specific day of judgment is coming (Mt. 25:31-32; Heb. 9:27; 2 Pet. 2:9, 3:7; 1 Jn. 4:17; Jude 1:14-15)
b.) In that day “The secrets of men” will be judged (Lk. 12:2; 1 Cor. 4:5; Num. 32:23; Eccl. 12:14)
c.) Jesus will do the judging (Mt. 25:32; Jn. 5:22; Acts 10:42, 17:31; Ro. 14:10; 2 Tim. 4:1; 1 Pet. 4:4-5)
d.) The standard of rule - Is the gospel (Jn. 12:48; 1 Cor. 15:1-4; 1 Tim. 6:3-5; 1 Jn. 3:23)
“God will judge us according to what we know and have the chance to know”
- Oct 30, 2013Intoxication – Session 6 – Deliverance From Dependency
Intoxication – Session 6 – Deliverance From Dependency
- Oct 23, 2013Intoxication – Session 5 – Causes of Chemical Dependency
Intoxication – Session 5 – Causes of Chemical Dependency
A. HOW DOES A CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY DEVELOP?
1. Pain from the past . . . Provocation (Proverbs 14:13)
a. Mood-altering drugs (Proverbs 14:12) b. Addiction (Romans 6:20-21) c. Violating values (Proverbs 12:19) d. Guilt (Psalms 38:4) e. Shame (Psalms 44:15)
B. WHAT ARE THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FACTORS?1. External Factors . . . Family and Social
2. Internal Influences . . . Genetic and Psychological
C. WHAT EXCUSES DO PEOPLE GIVE?1. I need it...
2. I want it...
D. WHAT IS THE ROOT CAUSE?1. To treat a legitimate medical problem
2. To feel a pleasurable sensation
- Oct 20, 2013Romans 2:1-16 – God’s Case Against The Moralist Part 1
Romans 2:1-16 – God’s Case Against The Moralist Part 1
1.) THE MORALIST (ROM. 2:1)
a.) He judges others (Mt. 7:1; Ro. 14:4, 13; James 4:12) b.) He is inexcusable: He condemns himself because he is guilty of the same things (Ro. 2:1; 1 Cor. 10:13; Mt. 5:21-22, 27-28) c.) He is as guilty as the one judged (Mt. 7:3; Ro. 2:21-22; Titus 1:16; Gal. 6:1-2; Ro. 14:1, 15:1; 1 Cor. 9:22; 1 Thess. 5:14; James 3:10)
2.) THE JUDGMENT OF GOD IS ACCORDING TO TRUTH: PERFECT JUSTICE (ROM. 2:2-5)a.) The Moralist thinks he will escape (Mt. 23:33; Lk. 12:2; Jn. 2:25; 1 Cor. 4:5; Heb. 2:3; Num. 32:23; Eccl. 12:14) b.) The Moralist thinks God is too good to punish (Rom. 2:4)
(1 Cor. 6:9-11, 15:33-34; Gal. 6:7; Eph. 5:6; 1 Jn. 3:7-8)
c.) The Moralist thinks man is basically good (Rom. 2:4)
(Ro. 1:21-22; 2 Cor. 10:12; Gal. 6:3; Prov. 20:6, 26:12, 28:26, 30:12; Isa. 47:10; Obad. 1:3-4)
d.) The Moralist hardens his heart (Rom. 2:5) (Jn. 3:36; Ro. 1:18; Eph. 5:3-6; 2 Pet. 2:9, 3:7; Prov. 29:1)
To Be Continued ... Part 2
- Oct 16, 2013Intoxication – Session 4 – Characteristics of Substance Abuse
- Oct 13, 2013Romans 1:24-32 – How God Shows Wrath Part 2
Romans 1:24-32 – How God Shows Wrath Part 2
1.) GOD GAVE MEN UP TO DO AS THEY WILLED (ROM. 1:24)
a.) Man chooses sin over God b.) Man abandons God (Ps. 81:12; Acts 7:42)
2.) GOD GAVE MEN UP TO UNCLEANNESS (ROM. 1:24-25)a.) Reason: The lust in their hearts (Mk. 7:20-23) b.) Result: Gross idolatry (2 Pet. 2:15; 1 Jn. 2:15-17; Jer. 1:16, 2:13, 15:6; 2 Chron. 30:7)
3.) GOD GAVE MEN UP TO VILE, UNNATURAL AFFECTIONS (ROM. 1:26-27)a.) Reason: They gave in to unnatural passion b.) Result: A burning passionate bondage (1 Thess. 4:4-5; Heb. 13:4)
4.) GOD GAVE MEN UP TO REPROBATE, DEPRAVED MINDS (ROM. 1:28-31)a.) Reason: They rejected God b.) Result: Depraved, unsuitable behavior (Gal. 6:7-8; Rom. 2:5)
5.) GOD ASSURES FINAL JUDGMENT: DEATH (ROM. 1:32)a.) Because men do such things (Isa. 5:20; Ezk. 13:22; Mal. 2:17) b.) Because men approve such things (Ro. 6:23, 8:6; Heb. 9:27; James 1:15; Rev. 21:8; Prov. 11:19; Ezk. 18:4)
“It is only when darkness prevails, and despair and violence are widespread, that men are ready to welcome the light.”
- Oct 9, 2013Intoxication – Session 3 – Warning Signs of Substance Abuse
Intoxication – Session 3 – Warning Signs of Substance Abuse
A. WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE?
1. EMOTIONAL
2. PHYSICAL
3. BEHAVIORAL
4. SPIRITUAL
B. A CHECKLIST FOR DISCOVERING A CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY - Oct 6, 2013Romans 1:24-32 – How God Shows Wrath
Romans 1:24-32 – How God Shows Wrath
1.) GOD GAVE MEN UP TO DO AS THEY WILLED (ROM. 1:24)
a.) Man chooses sin over God b.) Man abandons God (Ps. 81:12; Acts 7:42)
2.) GOD GAVE MEN UP TO UNCLEANNESS (ROM. 1:24-25)a.) Reason: The lust in their hearts (Mk. 7:20-23) b.) Result: Gross idolatry (2 Pet. 2:15; 1 Jn. 2:15-17; Jer. 1:16, 2:13, 15:6; 2 Chron. 30:7)
3.) GOD GAVE MEN UP TO VILE, UNNATURAL AFFECTIONS (ROM. 1:26-27)a.) Reason: They gave in to unnatural passion b.) Result: A burning passionate bondage (1 Thess. 4:4-5; Heb. 13:4)
4.) GOD GAVE MEN UP TO REPROBATE, DEPRAVED MINDS (ROM. 1:28-31)a.) Reason: They rejected God b.) Result: Depraved, unsuitable behavior (Gal. 6:7-8; Rom. 2:5)
5.) GOD ASSURES FINAL JUDGMENT: DEATH (ROM. 1:32)a.) Because men do such things (Isa. 5:20; Ezk. 13:22; Mal. 2:17) b.) Because men approve such things (Ro. 6:23, 8:6; Heb. 9:27; James 1:15; Rev. 21:8; Prov. 11:19; Ezk. 18:4)
“It is only when darkness prevails, and despair and violence are widespread, that men are ready to welcome the light.”
