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The Scriptures contain much for our counsel in every
situation that we go through. "All scriptures 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 complete, thoroughly equipped for
every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17). "For the word of God is living and
powerful, and sharper than two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of
soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts
and intent of the heart. (Hebrews 4:12) As we go about in life during each day,
we come across situations that may cause us to stumble and in need of help. But
the Scriptures when read and known, we would be comforted through the Holy
Spirit, and rebuked in other situations when we do that which is not in His
Will for us. It is therefore essential you look through these Scriptures
hereunder when dealing with and going through the mentioned situations of life
as listed hereunder.
1. Adultery is out of the heart Mathew 15:19
2.
God will judge the Adulterers Hebrews 13:4
3. No Adulterers go to Heaven 1
Corinthians 6:9-10
4. Adultery can be avoided Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs
4:13-27. Proverbs 6:27-28
5. The adulteress' snare leads to misery.
Proverbs 7:1-27
6. Nathan called David to repent of his adultery 2 Sam.
12:1-14
7. Looking on a woman lustfully is adultery. 1 Cor. 6:11
8.
Adultery Forbidden. Exodus 20:14
9. When he was tempted by Potiphar's wife
to commit adultery, Joseph refused to sin against God. Genesis 39:9-10
10.
Abstain from sexual immorality Acts 15:20
11. Avoid sexually immoral
people. 1 Cor. 5:9-11
12. Keep clear of sexual sins. Colossians 3:5, 1
Thes. 4:3
13. Watch out for immoral women. Proverbs 5:3-4
1. Your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor.
6:15, 1 Cor. 6:19-20
2. Jesus warns against the abuse of Alcohol. Luke
21:34
3. Wine a mocker, beer a brawler. Prov. 20:1
4. Don't love wine.
Prov.21:17
5. Heavy Drinking brings misery. Prov. 23:29-35.
6. Consider
the sad picture of a drunkard. Prov. 23:32-35.
7. God's wrath was upon
Israel for its sin of drunkenness. Isaiah 28:1-4.
8. Isaiah gives us a
vivid picture of a drunk losing his moral judgement. Isa. 28:7-8
9. Paul
gives us a timely warning and instruction. Eph. 5:15-18
10. Drunkenness
breaks down morals. Gen. 9:20-23/Gen. 19:30-38
11. No drunkard shall enter
heaven. 1 Cor. 6:9-10
12. One can be saved from drunkenness and set free. 1
Cor. 6:11
13. Don't associate with drunkards. 1 Cor. 5:11
14. Be wise!
"Don't join those who abuse alcohol. Prov. 23:19-20
1. Anger is not in itself sinful. Ps. 7:11 1 Kings
11:9 2 Kings 17:18 Mark 3:5
2. Be slow to become angry. Prov. 14:17 Prov.
14:29 James 1:19-20
3. Love covers a multitude of sins and overlooks many
offenses. Prov. 10:12 Prov. 12:16 Prov. 17:9 Prov. 19:11 1 Peter 4:8
4.
Seek the way of love. 1 Cor. 13:4-5
5. Cain's anger turned into hate and
murder. Gen. 4:3-8
6. Hot words stir up strife. Prov. 15:1
7. A
hot-tempered man creates dissension. Prov. 15:18
8. Do not associate with a
hot-tempered man. Prov. 22:24-25
9. Control yourself. Prov. 25:28 Prov.
29:22 Prov. 30:33
10. Fits of rage belong to our sinful nature, the way of
sin. Gal. 5:19-21
11. Good news! Through the Spirit you can overcome the
sin of a hot temper Gal. 5:22-25
12. Handle anger in a godly way. Do not
let the sun go down on your anger. Eph. 4:26
1. Job had assurance. Job
19:25-27
2. The Spirit testifies with our spirit. Rom. 8:16-17
3. We
know that we live in him; we know and rely on the love God has for us. 1 John
4:13-16
4. You may know that you have eternal life. 1 John 5:13
5. Paul
had assurance of eternal life. 2 Tim. 1:12
6. Now we are the children of
God, and we shall be like him. 1 John 3:1-3
7. A Christian has a living
hope through Christ's resurrection. 1 Peter 1:3-5
1. Put away bitterness. Eph. 4:31
2. Quit biting
and devouring each other. Gal. 5:15
3. Bitterness belongs to the sinful
nature. Gal. 5:19
4. Let not bitter root grow. Heb. 12:15
5. Joseph's
brothers allowed bitterness to grow into hatred and murder in the heart. Gen.
37
6. Cain's anger turned to bitterness, hatred, and murder in the heart.
Gen. 4:3-8
7. Hatred is forbidden. Lev. 19:17
8. One who hates lives in
darkness. 1 John 2:9-11
9. The way of a malicious man is deceitful. Prov.
26:24-26
10. Hatred is murder. 1 John 3:11-20/1 John 3:15
1. Adam and Eve tried to shift blame. Gen. 3:12-13
2. Some try to blame God. Prov. 19:3
3. Do not judge others while you
fail to acknowledge your own sin. Matt. 7:1-5
1. A true Christian can change, for God makes it
possible through a spiritual renewal. 2 Cor. 5:17 Ezek. 36:25-27
2.
Believers are children of God, born again by the Spirit of God. John 1:13 Titus
3:4-6
3. Empowered by Christ, the vine, we can and must bear much fruit.
John 15:1-5
4. God will enable you to change and you must. Phil. 2:12-13
5. God calls you to put off old sinful ways and to put on new and godly
ways. Eph. 4:17-32 Eph. 4:22-24
6. Paul gives us specific instructions on
what must be done. Eph. 5:1-21
7. The Bible gives us rules for holy living.
Col. 3:1-17
8. Put to death the misdeeds of the body. Col. 3:5
9. Live
by the power of the Holy Spirit. Rom. 8:1-14/Rom. 8:13-14
10. Train
yourself toward godliness. 1 Tim. 4:7
11. Keep working at change; forget
the things of the past and press on. Phil. 3:12-14
12. Put much effort into
living a godly life. 2 Peter 3:14
13. Use the whole armor of God. Eph.
6:10-17
14. Resist the devil. James 4:7
15. No longer use your body to
sin but to serve God. Rom. 6:10-23
16. Cast off all that hinders you. Heb.
12:1
1. Children belong first to God and are his gift to
us. Ps. 127:3-5/Ps. 127:3
2. Children of believers belong to God and are in
his covenant. Gen. 17:7 Acts 2:39
3. God delights in the praise and worship
of children. Ps. 8:2
4. Jesus accepted the praise of children. Matt.
21:15-16
5. Jesus loves little children; of such is God's kingdom. Matt
19:13-15
6. David was comforted by the knowledge that his infant son went
to heaven when he died, and that he would see him there. 2 Sam. 12:18-23 2 Sam.
12:23
1. The church is one. Eph. 4:3-6
2. The church is
one body with many functions; each member has a purpose. Rom. 12:4-8
3.
Together, Christians constitute God's household, in which he lives by his
Spirit. Eph. 2:19-22
4. Keep the unity of believers' don't follow men, but
Christ. 1 Cor. 1:10-17 1 Cor. 1:11-13
5. Gifts of the Spirit differ. Each
member must use his or her gifts to serve others. Eph. 4:11-13 1 Cor. 12:1-11
6. Each member of the body is necessary. We need one another. 1 Cor.
12:12-31
7. Christ is the head of the church, his body. Eph. 1:20-23 Eph.
1:22-23 Eph. 5:23
8. Christ loves the church. Eph. 5:25
9. Attend
worship services faithfully. Heb. 10:25
10. The psalmist longed for the
house of God. Ps. 84
11. The meaning of the communion of the saints is
beautifully taught in Paul's letter to Philemon. Philemon Vrs. 10-12,15-16
12. Elders are God's appointed shepherds placed over the flock of Jesus
Christ. Acts 20:28
13. Office bearers must warn the wayward. Ezek. 33:7-9
14. God condemns and warns unfaithful shepherds. Ezek. 34:1-16
15.
Jesus prays for the church. John 17:6-26
16. The church is a great
multitude gathered from all nations and tribes. Rev. 7:9
1. Discipline begins with personal admonition. Rom.
15:14 Col. 3:16
2. Restore one who has fallen, with gentleness. Gal. 6:1
3. Seek to save an erring sinner. James 5:19-20
4. Forgive and restore
one who repents; love him. 2 Cor. 2:7-8
5. Do not fellowship with on who
will not repent. 1 Cor. 5:11
6. Jesus gives us the procedure for church
discipline. Matt. 18:15-18
7. Christ has given the keys of the kingdom of
the church. Matt. 16:19
8. Purge out the old leaven. 1 Cor. 5:1-13
9.
Excommunication is sometimes necessary. 2 Thess. 3:14
10. Jesus commends
the church for faithful discipline. Rev. 2:2
11. Jesus rebukes the church
that does not discipline. Rev. 2:14-16
1. The Lord is our shepherd, always leading us in the
best way and protecting us. Ps. 23
2. As an eagle stirs up its nest and
hovers over its young, so God cares for his own. Deut. 32:10-12
3. As a
father cares for his children, so God cares for his own; his love is
everlasting. Ps. 103:8-18
4. God always shelters those who put their trust
in him. Ps. 91:1-2
5. God knows us most intimately; he holds and guides us
by his hand. Ps. 139:1-12 Ps. 139:1-13 Ps. 139:9-10
6. The wicked appear to
prosper for a time, while the righteous suffers; but actually God is always
leading us in the best way; he comforts us with his presence. Ps. 73 Ps.
73:23-24
7. The sufferings of the present time are not worth comparing with
the coming glory. Rom. 8:18
8. God works all things together for our good.
Rom. 8:28
9. If God is for us, nothing can separate us from his love. Rom.
8:31-39
10. Jesus, the good shepherd, died for his sheep; he knows, leads,
and protects each one; he gives us eternal security. John 10:11 John 10:14-15
John 10:27-29
11. God's grace is sufficient for every need. 2 Cor. 9:8
12. Paul had a thorn in the flesh; God's promise: My grace is sufficient
for you. 2 Cor. 12:7-10
13. Jesus rebuked the disciples for their little
faith and calmed the storm. Matt. 8:23-27
14. God directs all things by his
infinite wisdom and his ways are beyond tracing out. Rom. 11:33-36 15. One day
this life of suffering will be over and all will be made new. Rev. 21:1-4
16. Cast your concerns on the Lord, for he will support you. Ps. 55:22
17. God is the source of all comfort. 2 Cor. 1:3-4
1. The psalmist has given us a model prayer for good
speech. Ps. 19:14
2. Commit yourself to speaking only what is right and
true. Prov. 8:6-8
3. Do not speak harshly. Eph. 4:29
4. Avoid harsh
words. Prov. 15:1
5. Be quick to listen, slow to speak. James 1:19
6.
Listen before you speak. Prov. 18:13
7. God forbids us to lie; he wants us
to speak the truth. Exod. 20:16 Eph. 4:25
8. The Lord detests lying. Prov.
12:22
9. All lying is of the devil, the father of all lies. John 8:44
10. Lying will be punished. Prov. 19:9
11. Do not hurt your neighbor by
gossip or careless talk; control your tongue. Prov. 11:11-13 Prov. 12:18 Prov.
17:27-28 Prov. 29:19 Prov. 21:23
12. Tame the tongue; it can be very
destructive. James 3:1-12
13. We must help stop gossip and strife. Prov.
26:20
14. Be careful. Don't speak rashly. Prov. 13:3
1. Keep a clear conscience. 1 Peter 3:15-16
2.
Keep a clear conscience before God and men. Acts 24:16
3. Hold to the
truths of the faith. 1 Tim. 3:9
4. A conscience can be seared. 1 Tim. 4:2
5. You can have a clear conscience and rest in the heart. Prov. 3:21-26
6. Christ will give you a clear conscience. Heb. 9:14
7. A guilty
conscience can be cleansed. Heb. 10:22
1. Godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Tim.
6:6
2. Learn contentment, for love of money brings misery. 1 Tim. 6:7-10
3. Keep free from love of money and be content. Heb. 13:5
4. Paul
learned contentment even in the most difficult circumstances of life. Phil.
4:11-13
5. Contentment promotes peace. Prov. 17:1
6. Life does not
consist of what possesses. Luke 12:15
7. The parable of the rich fool
teaches that life is more than material riches. Luke 12:16-21
8. Do not
allow the deceitfulness of wealth to crowd out the word. Mark 4:1-20
9. Put
covetousness to death. Col. 3:5
10. Do not lay up earthly treasures, but
heavenly treasures. Matt. 6:19-21
11. You can't serve tow masters at one
time. Matt. 6:24
12. Seek first God's kingdom. Matt. 6:33
13. Don't
seek status, as the disciples did. Luke 9:46-48
14. It's better to have a
simple lifestyle than to have wealth with a lot of conflict in the home. Prov.
15:16-17
15. Don't wear yourself out to get rich. Prov. 23:4-5
16. Seek
neither poverty nor riches. Prov. 30:8-9
17. It's better to have wisdom
than to have wealth. Prov. 16:16-17
18. A good name is more desirable than
great riches. Prov. 22:1
19. King Ahab's unchecked covetousness finally
drove him to murder. 1 Kings 21:1-14
20. King Hezekiah had his priorities
turned around. In pride he displayed earthly riches, and was judged for it. 2
Kings 20:12-19
21. Habakkuk was content with God's way and trusted him even
when things looked very hard. Hab. 3:17-19
22. God chastised Gehazi
severely for his covetousness. 2 Kings 5:19-27
1. You can face death without fear. Ps. 23:4
2.
The believer will dwell in God's house forever. Ps. 23:6
3. To live is
Christ; to die is gain. Phil. 1:22-26
4. Paul wanted both to remain here,
and to go home to be with the Lord, which is far better. Phil. 1:22-26
5.
The death of the Lord's saints is precious. Ps. 116:15
6. Those who die in
the Lord are blessed. Rev. 14:13
7. You can have comfort concerning those
who have died and are asleep in Jesus. 1 Thess. 4:13-18
8. Believers who
have died are absent form the body, but at home with the Lord. 2 Cor. 5:1-8
9. In life and death we are the Lord's. Rom. 14:8
10. Believers got to
the Father's house to be with him. John 14:1-4
11. Jesus comforted Mary and
Martha after Lazarus died. He is the resurrection and the life. John 11:17-26
12. The perishable will put on the imperishable; death will be swallowed up
in victory. 1 Cor. 15:50-57 13. Believers are co-heirs with Christ. Rom.
8:16-17
14. Nothing-not even death-can separate us from the love of God.
Rom. 8:35-39
15. When David's infant son died, he was comforted by the
knowledge that one day he would go to him. 2 Sam. 12:18-23 2 Sam. 12:23
16.
Jesus, the good shepherd, laid down his life for his sheep. John 10:14-15
17. Jesus' sheep hear his voice and follow him, and he gives them eternal
life. No one can snatch them out of his hand. John 10:27-30
18. There will
be a new heaven and a new earth in which there will be no more suffering or
sorrowing. Rev. 21:1-4
19. Jesus died so that we may live forever with him.
Encourage one another with this truth. 1 Thess. 5:9-11
20. All who believe
in Jesus will have eternal life. John 3:14-15 John 3:16 John 3:36
21. When
Jesus comes again, he will separate the sheep from the goats. Matt. 25:31-46
1. Joshua called the
Israelites to make a decision. Josh. 24:14-27
2. Elijah called God's people
to stop wavering. 1 Kings 18:16-39
3. Today, if you hear his voice, don't
harden your hearts (a warning against unbelief and rebellion). Heb. 3:7-11
4. Moses' decision is a good example to follow. Heb. 11:24-26
5. Make a
full commitment. Rom. 12:1-2
1. Cain's depression was due to guilt. Gen. 4:6-7
2. David was very depressed until he confessed his sin of adultery. Ps.
32:3-4
3. The way out of depression caused by guilt is confession and
seeking God's forgiveness. Ps. 32:1-2, 5; 51-:1-19
4. Put our hope in God
when you are downcast. Ps. 42 Ps. 42:5-6
5. Words of comfort were given to
the faithful of Israel as they became depressed while in Babylon. They were
called to put their faith into action in their dark hour. Isa. 40
6. We may
experience some tough situations, but we can avoid deep depression. 2 Cor.
4:8-9 2 Cor. 4:16-18
7. Think of what Paul went through, without getting
depressed, sustained by God's grace. 2 Cor. 11:23-28
1. God rebuked the Israelites for the sin of divorce
and commanded them to be faithful to their covenant vows. Mal. 2:13-16
2.
God hates divorce. Mal. 2:16
3. Jesus says: No divorce, except in the case
of adultery. Matt. 5:31-32 Matt. 19:3-9 Matt. 19:4-6
4. Husband and wife
are bound together until death separates them. Rom. 7:1-3
5. Mosaic Law
speaks of a bill divorcement. Deut. 24:1-4
6. A believer may not initiate a
divorce from an unbelieving spouse. 1 Cor. 7:10-16
7. IF the unbelieving
spouse wants to depart, he or she may do so. 1 Cor. 7:15
8. The believing
spouse must seek reconciliation when trouble arises. Rom. 12:18 Matt. 5:23-24
Matt. 18:15-18
1. Be a godly example for
others to follow. 1 Tim. 4:12
2. Pastors and elders are to be good examples
for the flock. 1 Peter 5:2-4
3. The apostle Paul set a godly example to
teach other s how a Christian ought to live. 1 Cor. 4:15-16 1 Cor. 11:1 2
Thess. 3:7-8
4. Paul taught new Christians at Thessalonica by his godly
example and so they soon became good examples for others. 1 Thess 1:5-7
5.
Jesus warns us never to set a bad example and cause others to sin. Matt. 5:19
Matt. 18:6 Luke 17:1-3
6. Don't ever put a stumbling block in another
person's way. Rom. 14:13
7. One must be ready to give up that which is in
itself indifferent rather than to cause another to sin. Rom. 14:1-21 1 Cor.
8:1-13
1. False prophets promise peace when there is no
peace. They tell you that you can live in sin and God will not punish you. Jer.
14:11-16
2. God reveals the terrible damage false prophets do in the church
and warns against them. Jer. 23:1-40
3. God warns against the false
shepherds who destroy and scatter the flock. Jer. 23:1-4
4. God warns his
people not to listen to the false prophets who say that he will not punish
unrepentant sinners. Jer. 23:16-24 Ezek. 13:1-16
5. Jesus warns against
false prophets who are wolves in sheep's clothing. Matt. 7:15
6. Paul warns
that savage wolves will come, even from within the church, and will not spare
the flock. Acts 29:29-31
7. Peter warns that false teachers will arise
within the church and secretly introduce destructive heresies. 2 Peter 2:1-3
8. False teachers masquerade also as angels of light. 2 Cor. 11:1-15
9.
Don't be like the Galatian Christians who were easily led away from the purity
of the gospel by false teachers, the Judaizers. Gal. 3:1-9
10. Test the
spirits (by the word of God) to see whether or not they are from God. 1 John
4:1-3
11. Be like the Berean Christians. Acts 17:11
12. Jesus commends
the church that tests what it hears, and will not tolerate false teachers. Rev.
2:2-3
1. Believers need not be slaves to fear. Rom. 8:15 2
Tim. 1:7
2. You need not be afraid if God is your helper. Heb. 13:5-6
3. The Lord is the believer's light; he need not fear. Ps. 27:1
4.
Trust in God casts out fear. Ps. 56:10-11
5. Do not fear those who can kill
the body. Matt. 10:28
6. Don't be afraid; God cares for sparrows, and he
will surely care for you. Matt. 10:29-30
7. Perfect love drives out fear. 1
John 4:18
1. Believers are made as white as snow. Isa. 1:18
2. David sang joyfully after he repented of adultery and God forgave him.
Ps. 32:1-2
3. David was depressed until he repented and was forgiven. Ps.
32:3-4
4. God readily forgave David when he repented and confessed his sin.
Ps. 32:5
5. David's confession of sin and his cry for forgiveness occurred
only by God's grace. Ps. 51:1-17
6. God will not despise a broken spirit
and contrite heart. Ps. 51:17
7. How great is God's forgiveness! Ps. 103:12
8. The Lord is kind and forgiving. Ps. 86:4-7
9. God calls sinners to
seek him and promises them forgiveness when they repent. Isa. 55:6-7
10.
Jesus extends a loving invitation. Matt. 11:28-30
11. Jesus forgave the
penitent woman. Luke 7:36-50 Luke 7:47-50
12. Jesus forgave the murderer on
the cross (an example of one saved only by grace). Luke 23:43
13. Sinners
are forgiven when they repent and believe in Jesus. Luke 15:11-32
14. Jesus
tells us to pray for forgiveness. Matt. 6:12
15. We are justified (cleared
of all guilt) by faith in Jesus; in him we find peace. Rom. 3:21-25 Rom. 5:1
Rom. 8:1, 4
16. In love Jesus died to make us holy; we are without blemish.
Eph. 5:25-27 Heb. 10:10 Heb. 10:14 17. The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses from
al sin. 1 John 1:7
18. God graciously forgives when we confess our sins
before him. 1 John 1:9 Prov. 28:13-14
19. God forgives and saves all kinds
of sinners, no matter how bad they are; he changes them. 1 Cor. 6:9-11
20.
Zechariah had a vision of the high priest in filthy clothes, which were removed
and replaced with pure white garments. Zech. 3:1-5
21. The Samaritan woman,
an adulteress, was saved by Jesus; she received living water. John 4:4-26 22.
Peter, who denied Jesus, was forgiven and reinstated in his office. John
21:15-19
23. Jesus gave us the parable of the Pharisee and the tax
collector. Luke 18:9-14 Luke 18:13-14
24. Troubled sinners cry out for
mercy, and God graciously forgives; he restores us to his love and favor. Ps.
130:3-4
25. Believers are rescued from the dominion of darkness. They are
brought into Jesus' eternal kingdom and are forgiven of al their sins. Col.
1:13-14
26. God has lavished his grace on us, choosing us forgiving us of
all our sins through the shed blood of Christ. Eph. 1:3-10
27. The prayer
for forgiveness must be accompanied by repentance. 1 Kings 8:33-36; 46-53
28. Nehemiah wept and confessed the sins of God's people. Neh. 1:6-7
29. God sweeps our sins away and wants us to sing for joy! Isa.
44:22-23
1. We must forgive our debtors. Matt. 6:12
2.
Forgiving others is an absolute neccessity. Matt. 6:14-15
3. Jesus says we
must forgive often. Matt. 18:21-22 Luke 17:3-4
4. The parable of the
unmerciful servant shows how sinful it is not to forgive; God sends judgement
on this sin. Matt. 18:23-25
5. Put away bitterness and anger; forgive as
God forgives. Eph. 4:31-32
6. Be imitators of God. Eph. 5:1-2
7. The
father of the prodigal son forgave him an accepted him as completely as if he
had not sinned. This father represents God. Thus Jesus reveals how God treats
repentant sinners. Luke 15:20-24
8. Jesus commands us to forgive others.
Mark 11:25
9. Love keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Cor. 13:5
10. Love
covers (overlooks) a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4:8
11. Restore with
gentleness one who has fallen into sin. Gal. 6:1
12. Paul tells us we must
forgive and restore one who has sinned against us. 2 Cor. 2:5-11
13.
Forgive a repentant sinner and affirm your love. 2 Cor. 2:7-8
14. When we
forgive others. We outwit Satan. 2 Cor. 2:10-11
15. Joseph forgave his
brothers for selling him into slavery and treated them kindly. Gen. 45 Gen.
50:15-21
1. Bad company corrupts good morals. 1 Cor. 15:33
2. Friends affect us for better or for worse. Prov. 13:20
3. A true
friend favors us by a kind rebuke when it is needed. Prov. 28:23
4. Stay
away from a foolish man. Prov. 14:7
5. Don't make friends with a
hot-tempered man. Prov. 22:24
6. A true friend is one who may hurt you at
times for your good. Prov. 27:6
7. A godly friend can be of great help.
Prov. 27:9
8. Jonathan and David had an ideal friendship. 1 Sam. 20 1 Sam.
23:16
9. Friendship with the world is hatred toward God. James 4:4 1 John
2:15-17
1. Jesus heartily approved of the widow's small gift.
Luke 21:1-4
2. The Lord wants us to give generously and cheerfully. 2 Cor.
8:1-9 2 Cor. 8:11-12 2 Cor. 9:6-7
3. Those who are rich must give
accordingly. 1 Tim. 6:17-19
4. Each Christian must give as the Lord has
blessed. 1 Cor. 16:1-2
5. Do not rob God of his tithes and offerings. Mal.
3:7-10
6. Seek first the kingdom of God. Matt. 6:33
7. Don't give to be
seen of men. Matt. 6:1-4
8. God requires us to be merciful and give to the
poor. Prov. 14:21 Prov. 19:17 Prov. 22:9 Matt. 5:7 Gal. 6:9-10
9. To give
to God's children is to give to Christ. Matt. 24:34-46 Matt. 25:35, 40
10.
Be merciful and do good even to your enemies. Follow God's example. Luke
6:27-36
11. Mere talk is not enough. 1 John 3:16-18
12. We see a good
example in giving as King David, the leaders of Israel, and others gave
willingly and liberally for the building of the house and God. 1 Chron. 29:1-9
13. A generous giver will be blessed, but one who fails to give will suffer
for it. Prov. 11:24-25
14. It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts
20:35
15. Put first things first. Don't put off giving until you have what
you want. Hag. 1
1. God condemned Sodom and Gomorrah for their
homosexuality. It is sin. Gen. 18:20-21
2. Sodom and Gomorrah were
destroyed on account of their unrepentant homosexuality. Gen. 19
3. The
example of Sodom and Gomorrah is given as a warning for people of all ages. God
holds homosexuals fully accountable for their sin. 2 Peter 2:4-10 Jude 6-7
4. God's wrath is revealed against all of the godlessness and wickedness of
men-including homosexuality. Rom. 1:18-32
5. Paul describes homosexuality
as a wicked perversion of God's gift. Rom. 1:26-27
6. The wicked-including
homosexuals-will not inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Cor. 6:9-10
7. There is
hope for homosexuals-God forgives and cleanses persons of this sin. 1 Cor. 6:11
1. God has solution to our problems. 1 Cor. 10:13
2. God's grace is sufficient for every need. 2 Cor. 9:8
3. God is able
to do more than we ask or imagine. Eph. 3:20
4. God is always faithful.
Lam. 3:32
5. Hope is an anchor for the soul. Heb. 6:19-20
6. Put your
hope in God. Ps. 42
7. Put your hope in a faithful and almighty God. Ps.
146:3-10
8. Hope produces endurance and perseverance. 1 Thess. 1:3
9.
Believers have a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter
1:3
1. Every Christian is predestined and called to become
Christ-like. Rom. 8:29-30
2. Christians are renewed in the image of God and
are being transformed more and more into the likeness of Christ. 2 Cor. 3:18
Col. 3:9-10 Eph. 4:22-24
3. We must imitate Jesus; we must walk as he
walked. 1 John 2:6
4. Jesus calls us to become more like he is by imitating
him. John 13:2-11
5. Jesus tells us to imitate him in loving one another,
so that we may become more Christ-like. John 13:34-35 John 15:12 Matt. 16:24
6. Paul instructs us to imitate Jesus in order to be a blessing to others.
Rom. 15:1-3 Eph. 5:1-2
7. Christians are to have a humble, self-sacrificing
attitude. In this we must imitate Jesus. Phil. 2:3-8 1 John 3:16-18
8. When
someone wrongs us, we must imitate Jesus and not retaliate or get revenge in
any way. He set an example for us to follow. 1 Peter 2:18-23
9. Paul
imitated Jesus so that he could be a good example for other Christians. 1 Cor.
11:1
10. Thessalonian Christians soon became good models for others, partly
by imitating Jesus and his disciples. 1 Thess. 1:6-7
11. Christ-like
obedience is the way to a Christ-like enjoyment of divine love, and the way to
have your joy made complete. John 15:9-11
12. The hope (certainty) of one
day seeing Jesus face to face and being perfectly conformed to his image should
motivate us to seek to be pure, even as he is pure. 1 John 3:2-3
13. The
risen Savior lives to God. We who have died and risen with Christ must do the
same. Rom. 6:10-14
1. Love one another in response to God's love for us.
1 John 4:9-21 1 John 4:21
2. Love one another deeply. 1 Peter 1:22 1 Peter
4:8
3. Genuine love is serving others. 1 Peter 4:9-10
4. Love is
absolutely essential; one is nothing without it. 1 Cor. 13:1-3
5. Paul
describes what love really is. 1 Cor. 13:4-7
6. To love is to be devoted to
one another. Rom. 12:9-10
7. By washing the disciples' feet, Jesus modeled
for us, showing us how we must love one another. John 13:2-17
8. Jesus
commands us to love others in the manner in which he loved us, to imitate him.
John 13:34
9. Don't be self-centered, but look out for others' in this
imitate Jesus. Phil. 2:3-5
10. Jesus gave his all for us. Phil. 2:6-8
11. Do not seek honor and prestige but, like Jesus, be ready to serve
others. Matt. 20:20-28
12. Attending to the needs of others is doing it for
Christ. Matt. 25:34-40
13. Don't become weary in doing good. Gal. 6:9
14. Do good to al, especially to members of God's family. Gal. 6:10
15.
Follow the golden rule. Matt. 7:12
16. Don't be self-centered, but please
others. Rom. 15:1-2
17. Imitate Jesus. Rom. 15:3
18. Devote yourself to
doing good. Titus 3:14
19. You can find your life by doing good. Matt.
10:39
20. Love your enemies and those who persecute you. Matt. 5:43-48 Rom.
12:20-21
21. As members of Christ's body, we al need one another; each
member must use his or her gifts to serve others. 1 Cor. 12:1-31 1 Peter
4:10-11
22. True freedom is to serve one another in love. Gal. 5:13-15 1
Thess. 4:9-11
1. The believer responds to god's love and favor.
Deut. 6:4-7
2. Jesus calls us to love God above all else. He summarizes the
Law as a matter of love. Matt. 22:37-39
3. Christ's love for us must compel
us to love and serve him. 2 Cor. 5:14-15
4. Hold fast to the Lord and out
of love keep his commandments. Josh. 22:5
5. To love Jesus is to obey his
teaching. John 14;23-24
6. Solomon tells us to respond to God's favor by
serving him from the heart. 1 Kings 8:56-61
7. David's charge to his son
Solomon, to serve God with wholehearted devotion, is good for all of us. 1
Chron. 28:9
8. Motivated by love, reject partying and all sinful pleasures.
Instead, put on Christ. Rom. 13:13-14
9. God's love for us should move us
to strive for purity. 2 Cor. 7:1
1. Eve's sin began with lusting. Gen. 3:6
2. Don't
covet. Exod. 20:17
3. Don't think about how to gratify the sinful nature.
Rom. 13:14
4. Say no to ungodly passions. Titus 2:11-12
5. Those who
fulfill evil desires are objects of God's wrath. Eph. 2:3
6. Christ came to
save us from lust and evil desires. Eph. 2:4-5
7. Don't conform to evil
desires, but be holy. 1 Peter 1:14-16 1 Peter 2:11
8. Live by the Spirit to
overcome the lusts of the flesh. Gal. 5:16
9. Those who live according to
the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires. Rom.
8:5-8
1. Marriage was instituted and designed by God. Gen.
2:18-25
2. At the heart of marriage is companionship and intimacy, which
both husband and wife must promote. Gen. 2:18, 24
3. The relationship
between husband and wife is similar to that between Christ and the church. Eph.
5:23 Eph. 5:31-32
4. The husband is the head of the wife and the home. Eph
5:23
5. Husbands must love their wives as Christ loved the church. Eph 5:25
6. Husbands must exercise headship in love. Eph. 5:25-33 Col. 3:19
7.
Husbands must treat their wives with respect and as equal heirs of God's gifts.
1 Peter 3:7
8. The husband must manage his own home well; he is the
manager. 1 Tim. 3:4
9. The husband and father is primarily responsible for
training the children. Eph. 6:4
10. God's design for the wife is that of a
helper suitable for man. Gen. 2:18
11. Both husband and wife must seek to
reflect the relationship between Christ and his church. Eph. 5:25, 32
12. A
wife is to submit to her husband, as the church submits to Christ. Eph. 5:22-24
Col. 3:18 1 Peter 3:1-2
13. A woman is not to exercise authority over a
man. 1 Tim. 2:11-14
14. The Bible gives a description of a wife of noble
character, who uses her gifts faithfully. Prov. 31:10-31
15. The fear of
the Lord is more important than physical beauty. Prov. 31:30 1 Peter 3:3-4
16. Husbands and wives must not fight and destroy each other. Gal. 5:15
17. Both husband and wife must quickly pursue peace when trouble arises.
Matt. 5:23-24 Rom. 12:18 18. A house divided against itself cannot stand. Matt.
12:25 19. Keep loving those who are wayward. 2 Sam. 18:33
1. Don't be yoked with an unbeliever. 2 Cor. 6:14-16
2. Two cannot walk together unless they are agreed. Amos 3:3
3. There
were sad results of mixed marriages prior to the flood. Gen. 6:1-4
4. God's
people are warned against mixed marriages; unbelievers will lead them to sin.
Exod. 34:16
5. God will reveal his anger if and when his people marry
unbelievers. Josh. 23:12-13
6. In Ezra's time many did intermarry. This led
to much sin, and Ezra confessed the guilt of God's people. Ezra 9:1-15 Ezra 9:2
7. Men of Judah intermarried and were led into deep sin. God was angry with
them. Neh. 13:23-27
1. Jesus requires obedience. John 14:15
2. Keeping
the commandments of Jesus brings joy; you will remain in his love. John
15:10-17
3. Stay on the straight and narrow path that leads to life; the
broad path leads to death. Matt. 7:13-14 4. Not all who say, "Lord, Lord," will
enter God's kingdom. Matt. 7:21
5. Jesus gave us the parable of the wise
and foolish builders. Matt. 7:24-27
6. God rewards obedience. Prov. 13:13
7. To obey is better than sacrifice. 1 Sam. 15:22-23
8. Listen to God's
Word and do what it says. Luke 11:28 James 1:22-25; 2:14-26
9. To love God
is to keep his commandments. 1 John 5:2-3
10. God's blessing and favor rest
on those who obey him; obedience is the way to joy and peace. Ps. 1 Ps. 19:7-14
Ps. 119:1-8
11. If you truly know and love the Lord, you will want to keep
his commands. 1 John 2:3-6 1 John 5:2-4 2 John 6
12. God teaches you the
way to go, what is best for you, they to peace. Isa. 48:17-19
13. God's
promises should motivate us to live a life of purity and holiness. 2 Cor.
7:1
1. Seek to communicate privately with the person who
has wronged you. Matt. 18:15
2. If you can't get the matter settled, take
one or two with you. Matt. 18:16
3. If that doesn't work, tell it to the
church; seek help there. Matt. 18:17
4. Bless those who persecute you. Rom.
12:14
5. Paul tells how to overcome evil and how to react when someone
wrongs you. Rom. 12:17-21
6. Do not seek revenge. Rom. 12:17 Rom. 12:19
7. Pursue peace with everyone. Rom. 12:18
8. Overcome evil with good.
Ro. 12:21
9. Imitate Jesus by suffering wrongfully, if need be; in no way
should you try to get even. 1 Peter 2:18-23 1 Peter 3:8-9
10. Love your
enemies and do good to them. Matt. 5:43-47 Rom. 12:20
11. Turn the other
cheek; be kind to the person who has wronged you. Matt. 5:38-42 1 Thess. 5:15
12. Do not testify against your neighbor, nor seek revenge. Prov. 24:28-29
13. Moses gives a practical example of what to do after someone has wronged
you. Exod. 23:4-5
1. The truth sets us free. John 8:32
2. By nature
we are all slaves to sin, but Jesus sets us free. John 8:34-36
3. A
believer can overcome sin because he is a new creature. 2 Cor. 5:17
4. God
has given us all we need for life and godliness. 2 Peter 1:3
5. God
requires you to work out your salvation in every area of life. Phil. 2:12
6. God enables you to do so; you need not go it on your own. Phil. 2:13
7. God is able to make all grace abound to you, to enable you to overcome
any specific sin. 2 Cor. 9:8 8. We are being transformed more and more into the
likeness of Jesus. 2 Cor. 3:18
9. You must keep working at breaking sinful
habits and developing new and godly ways. Eph. 4:22-24 Col. 3:9-10
10. Like
a runner in a race, keep pressing on until you have gained the victory. Phil.
3:12-14
11. Don't keep dwelling on past failures; nor should you get
discouraged and give up after you have failed. Hang in there! Phil. 3:13-14
12. Get rid of everything, which might hinder you. Persevere! Heb. 12:1
13. One who is saved by grace must no longer serve sin. Keep working at
overcoming it, using your body to serve only the Lord. Rom. 6:11-22
14.
Don't be mastered by any sin. 1 Cor. 6:12
15. Christ, dwelling in us
enables us to overcome sin. Gal. 2:20
16. Drunkards, homosexuals,
idolaters, and others caught up in wickedness can overcome sin by God's power
and grace. 1 Cor. 6:11
17. Paul, Titus, and others were set free from the
power of sin. God gave them victory through the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:3-7
18. Use the infallible Word of God. 2 Tim. 3:16-17
19. A true Christian
will not live in sin. 1 John 3:6 1 John 3:9
20. Jude mentions three things
that are necessary to remain faithful to God. Jude 20-21
1. Christ gives peace and rest to all who come to him
in faith. Matt. 11:28-30
2. Peace comes through justification by faith in
Jesus. Rom. 5:1
3. Jesus gives us peace. John 14:27
4. Jesus was
punished for our sins so that we may have peace. Isa. 53:5
5. The penitent
woman, who wept at Jesus' feet, found peace through him. Luke 7:36-50
6.
Humble trust in the Lord gives peace. Ps. 4:8
7. God promises peace to his
people. Ps. 85:8
8. Peace is the result of being controlled by the Spirit.
Rom. 8:6
9. Peace is the fruit of the Spirit. Gal. 5:22-23
10. God
gives peace to those whose minds are fixed on him. Isa. 26:3-4
11. The
peace of God comes through praying in faith. Phil. 4:6-7
12. Jesus is the
Prince of Peace. Isa. 9:6
13. Those who walk up rightly enter into peace.
Isa. 57:2
14. God revives, heals, and gives peace to those who are
contrite. Isa. 57:14-21
15. There is no peace for the wicked. Isa. 57:21
16. False prophets will say, "peace, peace," when there is no peace. Jer.
8:11-12
1. Why do people persecute Christians, even when they
are doing good? John 15:18-21 2 Tim. 3:10-14 1 John 3:1
2. Cain persecuted
his brother Abel because his own works were evil, while Abel's were righteous.
1 John 3:12-14
3. Do good to and pray for those who persecute you. Love
your enemies. Matt. 5:38-42 Matt. 5:43-48
4. Imitate Stephen, who prayed
for his persecutors as they were stoning him. Acts 7:60
5. In dealing with
your persecutors be wise and innocent. Matt. 10:16
6. IF and when you are
falsely accused, trust God to lead you. Matt. 10:17-20
7. One need not get
depressed due to severe persecution. Paul testifies to that. 2 Cor. 4:8-9 2
Cor. 11:23-29
8. Those who suffer for the sake of Christ will be blessed
and should count it an honor to do so. 1 Peter 4:12-16
9. Never be ashamed
to be identified with those who are being persecuted. Rather, suffer with them,
if need be. 2 Tim. 1:8-9
10. Do not be ashamed of the gospel. Testify
boldly and be ready to suffer persecution. 2 Tim. 2:3 2 Tim. 2:8-10
11. Do
not be unsettled or let the devil lead you away from the faith through
persecution. 1 Thess. 3:2-4
12. Jesus says that some do fall away when they
are persecuted. Matt. 13:1-9 Matt. 13:18-23
13. Some compromise the gospel
to avoid persecution. Don't be like that. Gal. 6:12
14. Believers can keep
God's Word when they are persecuted. David did. Ps. 119:61
15. If
persecutors threaten you, obey God rather than man, as did Peter and John. Acts
4:18-20 Acts 5:17-32 Acts 5:29 Acts 5:41-42
16. Paul and Silas sang hymns
while they were imprisoned. Acts 16:25
17. Paul was willing to die for the
sake of Christ. Acts 21:12-13
18. Those who are persecuted for
righteousness' sake will be blessed. Matt. 5:10-12 2 Tim. 4:6-8 Rev. 2:9-10
19. Hebrew Christians stood their ground under persecution and were
rewarded for it. Heb. 10:32-39 20. Be willing to suffer even for doing good. 1
Peter 3:13-22 1 Peter 3:17
21. Unconverted sinners will at times heap abuse
on you because you no longer join them in their sin. 1 Peter 4:3-5
1. The Lord's Prayer is our model. Matt. 6:9-13
2.
Pray "Our Father." Matt. 6:9
3. Pray for daily needs. Matt. 6:11
4. Pray
daily for the forgiveness of sins. Matt. 6:12
5. We can approach God boldly
through Jesus, our high priest, who understands our needs. Heb. 4:14-16
6.
Cast all our anxiety on the Lord. 1 Peter 5:6-7
7. Pray about everything
instead of worrying. Phil. 4:6-7
8. Pray continually and give thanks in all
circumstances. 1 Thess. 5:17-18
9. Pray in faith. James 1:6
10. In time
of sickness, pray. James 5:14-16
11. The prayer of a righteous person is
powerful. James 5:16
12. Dare to pray for great things, as did Elijah.
James 5:17-18
13. God hears and answers prayer; he is near to his children.
Ps. 34:15-18
14. Pray and work, using the means available to you. Neh. 4:9
16. In al your ways acknowledge the Lord. Prov. 3:5-6
17. Seek the Lord
while he may be found. Isa. 55:6
18. Thank God for his grace and mercy,
praise him, and keep seeking his mercy. Ps. 105:1-4 18. Praise and thank God
for answered prayer. Ps. 66:13-20
19. Pray for the forgiveness of sins. Ps.
32 and 51 Jer. 29:12-13 Matt. 11:28-30 Rom. 10:13 1 John 1:7-9
20. Call on
the Lord in time of trouble. Ps. 50:15
21. Because Jesus was tried, as we
are, he is able to help us. Heb. 2:18 Heb. 3:1
22. God answers intercessory
prayer. Acts 12:1-17 Acts 12:5 Acts 12:12
1. God sovereignly works all things according to his
will. Eph. 1:11
2. God's sovereign rule extends over all things. Ps. 103:19
Acts 17:28
3. God cares for the birds and the flowers and certainly will,
then, care for his children. Matt. 6:25-34 Matt. 6:26 Matt. 6:30
4. God
controls all the forces of nature and provides for all his creatures,
especially his children. Ps. 104; Ps. 145; Ps. 147
5. God used ravens to
care for Elijah. 1 Kings 17:1-6
6. By sending his people manna from heaven
each day, God revealed his faithfulness, power and love. Exod. 16
7. God is
the potter, we are the clay. Be submissive to him. Jer. 18:1-10 Isa. 45:9-13
8. God uses wicked rulers to fulfill his purposes for his children. Isa.
45:12-13 Ezra 7:1-10
9. God blesses those who by faith take refuge in him.
Ruth 2:12, 20
10. Not one of God's promises goes unfulfilled. Josh. 23:14
11. God will also carry out his threats. Josh. 23:15-16
12. God used
Gideon's small band to defeat Israel's enemies. Judges 7:1-25
13. God
promises to go with those to whom he gives a difficult task. Deut. 31:7-8
14. Joseph acknowledged God's providence in being sold into slavery. Gen.
45:1-14 Gen. 50:15-21
15. The Lord brings grief at times, but he also shows
mercy. Lam. 3:31-33
16. God decrees and brings both hardship and good
times. Lam. 3:37-42
17. God faithfully cares for us as a shepherd cares for
his sheep. Ps. 23
19. When we please the Lord, he makes even our enemies to
be at peace with us. Prov. 21:1
20. God has sovereignly planned what shall
come to pass and he sovereignly carries out his plans. Isa. 46:10-13
21. It
is God who gives rain. Pray for rain in time of need. Zech. 10:1
22. The
story of Jonah strikingly reveals God's providence. Jonah 1:4 Jonah 1:17 Jonah
2:10 Jonah 4:6-8
23. God chose Jeremiah to be a prophet even before he was
born. Jer. 1:4-5
1. Jesus calls sinners to repentance. Luke 5:27
2.
Jesus calls needy sinners to repentance that leads to salvation. Matt. 4:17
3. Repentance must be from the heart, genuine. Mark 7:20-23 Jer. 4:3-4 Joel
2:12-13
4. Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation. 2 Cor.
7:8-11
5. There is joy in haven over one sinner who repents. Luke 15
6.
God calls sinners to seek him, to forsake their evil ways, and promises to
forgive them. Isa. 55:6-7
7. God calls to repentance those who have set up
idols in their hearts and practice evil. Ezek. 14:1-11
8. When a wayward
sinner repents and turns back to Go, he will live. Ezek. 18:21-22
9. God
takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked. Ezek. 18:23
10. The Lord
urgently calls sinners to turn form their evil ways. Ezek. 18:30-32
11.
Jesus pronounced his judgment on those who refused to repent. Matt. 11:20-24
12. Out of his kindness, God keeps calling sinners to repentance. Rom. 2:4
13. If you stubbornly refuse to repent, God will punish you. If you do
repent, he will forgive you and grant you eternal life. Rom. 2:5-11
14.
Calamity comes to those who do not give heed to God's call to repentance. Prov.
1:24-33
15. An adulterous woman repented and turned to Christ and was
forgiven. Luke 7:36-50 Luke 7:37-38
16. God poured out his anger on
unrepentant Israelites. Isa. 42:23-25
17. Return to the Lord and he will
return to you. Mal. 3:7
18. Those who mourn on account of their sin are
blessed. Matt. 5:4
20. If and when God's people turn from their wicked
ways, he will forgive them. 2 Chron. 7:14
I. Apart from Christ, we are helpless and
sinful.
A. We are all sinners.
1. We are all born in sin. Ps. 51:5
2. We all,
like sheep, have gone astray. Isa. 53:6
3. All have sinned through Adam.
Rom. 5:12 Rom. 5:19
4. Jews and Gentiles alike are sinners. Rom. 3:9-12
Rom. 3:22-24
5. We are like lost sheep whom Jesus goes out to seek. Luke
15:3-7
6. We are like the prodigal son. Luke 15:11-24
7. Even our
righteous acts are as filthy rags. Isa. 64:6
B. We are in spiritual bondage.
1. By nature all are in sin's bondage. Christ set us
free. John 8:31-36
2. To continue to live in sin is bondage. 2 Peter 2:19
3. Jesus sets us free. Rom. 6:16-18
C. We are alienated from God.
1. Outside of Christ we are at odds with God. Col.
1:21-22
2. Without Christ we are without hope. Eph. 2:12-13
D. Knowledge of sin comes by the Law of God.
1. Through knowledge of the law we become conscious of
sin. Rom. 3:20
2. The Law helps us understand sin. Rom. 7:7
3. Jesus
gave us his summary of the Law. Matt. 22:37-40
4. God has given us the Ten
Commandments. Exod. 20:1-17
E. God in his justice punishes sinners.
1. God first revealed his justice to Adam. Gen.
2:16-17
2. The result of sin is death. Rom. 5:12 Rom. 6:23
3. By nature
we are all under the curse of God. Ga. 3:10
F. We cannot save ourselves in any way.
1. By nature we are at enmity with God. Rom. 8:7-8
2. By nature we are dead in sin and are objects of God's wrath. Eph. 2:1-5
3. We are saved only by grace, through faith. Eph. 2:8-9
4. God saves
through a rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:4-7
II. Jesus saves us by grace, through faith.
A. Jesus suffered and died for sinners; those who
believe in him will be saved.
1. Isaiah depicts the suffering servant of Jehovah.
Isa. 53:1-11
2. All who receive Christ by faith are saved. John 1:12
3.
As was prophesied, God gave his only Son so that those who believe in him may
have eternal life. John 3:14-16
4. Jesus died for his sheep. John 10:11,
14-15
5. His sheep hear Jesus' voice and follow him and receive eternal
life. John 10:27-28
6. We are redeemed through the blood of Christ. 1 Peter
1:18-19
7. Christ loved the church and gave himself for her. Eph. 5:25-27
8. Jesus is the only mediator. 1 Tim. 2:5-6
9. Christ died for
undeserving sinners, for many gracious purposes. Rom. 5:8 Phil. 2:8 2 Cor. 5:21
John 1:29 1 John 4:9-10 Gal. 3:13 1 Peter 2:24 1 Peter 3:18 Eph. 5:25-27 Heb.
9:14
10. We are forgiven, justified, and cleared of all guilt and
condemnation by faith in Jesus Christ. Rom. 3:21-24 Rom. 5:1 Rom. 8:1 Rom.
10:9-13
B. Examples of those saved by grace, through
faith.
1. Levi, the tax collector. Luke 5:27-32
2.
Zacchaeus, the tax collector. Luke 19:9-10
3. The penitent woman who wept
at Jesus' feet. Luke 7:48, 50
4. Many notorious sinners represented in
Jesus' parables. Luke 15:3-7 Luke 15:8-10 Luke 15:11-31
5. The Samaritan
woman at Jacob's well. John 4:1-26
6. The murderer on the cross. Luke
23:39-43
7. Saul, the persecutor of the church, who became Paul, the great
missionary. Acts 9:1-19 1 Tim. 1:13-16
8. The Philippian jailer. Acts
16:25-26 Acts 16:30-31
III. The Lord calls sinner like you and me.
1. God calls those who are spiritually hungry and
thirsty. Isa. 55:1-3
2. Jesus is the bread of life and the living water,
and he calls sinners to come to him. John 6:35 John 7:37-38 Rev. 22:17
3.
Jesus calls those who are weary and burdened. Matt. 11:28-30
4. He calls us
to enter through the narrow gate. Matt. 7:13-14
5. He call us to repent and
believe the gospel. Mark 1:14-15
6. Seek the Lord while he may be found.
Isa. 55:6-7
7. Today, if you hear his voice, don't harden you heart. Heb.
3:7-19
8. The Lord will never turn a sinner away. John 6:37 Rom. 10:13
IV. We are saved to joyfully obey and serve the
Lord.
1. Offer yourself as a living sacrifice unto God. Rom.
12:1-2
2. We are saved to bear much fruit, through Jesus Christ, the vine.
John 15:1-8
3. We are saved to be dead to sin, alive to God, and slaves to
righteousness. Rom. 6:1-23
4. We are called to live a new life through the
power of the Holy Spirit. Rom. 8:1-14 Eph. 5:1-21
5. The Holy Spirit helps
us to bear fruit. Gal. 5:13-26
1. Love is not self-seeking. 1 Cor. 13:5
2.
Selfish ambitions brings its bitter fruit. James 3:14-16
3. Jesus condemned
James and John for their self-seeking attitude and he calls us all to humble
service. Matt 20:20-28
4. Jesus calls us to self-denial. Luke 9:23-25
5. Don't be self-centered, but think of others. 1 Cor. 10:24
6. Follow
Jesus' example by thinking of how to please others. Rom. 15:2-3
1. Lack of self-control brings misery. Prov. 25:28
2. One who gives full vent to his anger acts like a fool; one who keeps
himself under control is wise. Prov. 29:11
3. Every Christian can be
self-controlled; it's a fruit of the Spirit. Gal. 5:22-23
4.
Self-discipline is a gift of God. 2 Tim. 1:7
5. We are commanded to be
self-controlled. 1 Peter:13
6. One can and must develop self-control-put a
lot of effort into it. 2 Peter 1:5-6
7. Both old and young alike must learn
self-control. Titus 2:2-6
8. There is a time for everything. To be
self-controlled is to do everything in its time. Eccles. 3:1-8
9. We can
control our thinking. 2 Cor. 10:5
10. Exercising self-control is walking in
the light. 1 Thess. 5:4-8
11. Be self-controlled in your talking; control
your tongue. Prov. 20:19
12. Exercise self-control and say no to all
ungodliness. Titus 2:11-12
13. Be motivated by Christ's redeeming love.
Titus 2:13-14
14. Be neither wishy-washy, nor easily moved by others. 1
Cor. 15:58
1. Elijah yielded to self-pity for a time and fled to
Horeb. 1 Kings 19
2. God confronted Elijah. 1 Kings 19:9
3. Listen to
Elijah's self-pity. 1 Kings 19:10
4. God dealt with Elijah's problem. 1
Kings 19:11-18
5. Asaph, the psalmist also fell into the sin of self-pity
for a time. Ps. 73
6. Listen to Asaph's self-pity. Ps. 73:13-14
7.
Asaph recovered form his self-pity. Ps. 73:15-28
8. The Lord directs us to
a cure for self-pity. Ps. 37
9. Turn from self-pity. Prov. 15:13
10.
Jonah became angry and was filled with self-pity, for which God rebuked him.
Jonah 4:1-4
1. Sex is God-given. Heb. 13:4
2. Fulfill you duty
to your spouse. 1 Cor. 7:3
3. Your body also belongs to your spouse. 1 Cor.
7:4
4. Refrain only by mutual consent; for refraining can lead to
temptation. 1 Cor. 7:5
5. Find satisfaction in your spouse. Prov.
5:18-20
1. Looking on a woman lustfully is adulterous. Matt.
5:27-28
2. Spiritual surgery may be needed to avoid immorality. Matt.
5:29-30
3. Put to death sexual immorality. Col. 3:5-7
4. You can
overcome sins of sexual immorality. Prov. 4:23
5. Sexual sins come from the
heart. Matt. 15:19-20
6. Sexual immorality, including premarital sex
(fornication), is described in detail as sin against God and your body, the
temple of the Holy Spirit. 1 Cor. 6:12-20
7. The sexually immoral will not
inherit the kingdom of God. 1 Cor. 6:9-10
8. God can cleanse you from the
sin of sexual immorality. 1 Cor. 6:11
9. You can overcome sexual immorality
through the Holy Spirit. Gal. 5:16-18
10. All immorality is forbidden. Walk
as children of light. Be very careful how you live. Eph. 5:3-17
11. Jesus
can set you free. John 8:31-36
12. Purify yourself out of reverence for
God. 2 Cor. 7:1
13. Christians must no longer use parts of the body for
sin; one can and must change. Rom. 6:15-23
14. The destruction of Sodom and
Gomorrah is a warning for all sexually immoral people. 2 Peter 2:4-10 Jude 6-7
15. God wants all of us to avoid sexual immorality, including premarital
sex, and to learn to control our own bodies. 1 Thess. 4:3-6
1. Satan subtly tempted Eve. Gen. 3:1-4
2. The
devil still prowls around like a lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter
5:8-9
3. Satan at times comes as an angel light. 2 Cor. 11:14-15
4. At
times, Satan uses others to entice us. Prov. 1:10
5. God tempts no one.
Each one is tempted when, by his own desire, he is dragged away and enticed.
James 1:13-15
6. Resist the devil. James 4:7
7. Jesus was tempted by
the devil Matt. 4:1-11
8. Jesus won by using the sword of the Spirit, God's
Word, each time. Matt. 4:4, 7, 10
9. Jesus tells us to watch and pray, lest
we should yield to temptation. Matt. 6:13
10. Every Christian should take
heed, lest he or she should fall. 1 Cor. 10:12
11. Put on the whole armor
of God to fight against the devil's schemes. Eph. 6:10-18
12. When he was
tempted by Potiphar's wife to commit adultery, Joseph refused to sin against
God. Gen. 39:6-20
1. God requires parent to train their children in a
God-centered way. Deut. 6:6-7
2. The father is primarily responsible for
child training. Eph 6:4
3. The chief goal must be to train children in the
fear of the Lord. Eph 6:4
4. Do no exasperate them, be unfair to them, or
abuse them. Col. 3:21
5. The father must manage his family well and see
that his children obey and respect him. 1 Tim. 3:4
6. Love requires
faithful discipline. Prov. 13:24 Prov. 22:15 Prov. 23:13-14 Prov. 29:15 Prov.
29:17
7. Follow God's pattern for the lovingly disciplines us, for our
good. Heb. 12:5-11
8. The Lord condemned Eli for being an indulgent parent.
1 Sam. 3:1-18
9. Train a child in the way he should go. Prov. 22:6
10.
Unless the Lord builds the house. Ps. 127:1-2
11. Children are a heritage
from the Lord. Ps. 127:3
1. Trust in the Lord. Prov. 3:5-6
2. Nothing is
too hard for God. Jer. 32:17, 26-27
3. See the glory and power of God. 1
Chron. 29:10-13
4. The Lord is your shepherd. Ps. 23
5. The Lord is the
believer's light and his salvation. Ps. 27
6. The Lord is the believer's
refuge and strength. Ps. 91:1-2
7. God's purposes prevail. Prov. 19:21
8. A person's steps are directed by God. Prov. 20:24
9. God sovereignly
works out his plan. Prov. 16:4, 7, 33; 21:30-31
10. Lift our eyes to the
hills. Ps. 121
11. Jesus calmed the storm and rebuked the disciples for
their little faith. Matt. 8:23-27
12. Jesus rebuked Peter for his little
faith. Matt. 14:22-31
13. God is faithful; his mercies are new every
morning. Lam. 3:22-24
14. God is always faithful. Lam. 3:32
15. Trust
and delight in the Lord; wait patiently for him. Ps. 37:1-7
16. Why are you
downcast? Hope in God! Ps. 42
17. God is our refuge and strength. Ps. 46
18. God knows us intimately; he is always leading us. Ps. 139:1-11
19.
God holds and guides us. Ps. 73:23-24
20. Be near to God, you refuge. Ps.
73:28
21. God gives comfort to his people. Isa. 40
22. Do not fear; you
are the Lord's child. Isa. 43:1-3
23. Do not fear; the Lord is with you.
Isa. 41:10
24. Call upon the Lord in the day of trouble. Ps. 50:15
25.
Take refuge in the Lord. Ps. 57:1
26. Trust your heavenly Father to take
care of you. Think of how God cares even for the birds and the flowers. You are
of much more value than they. Matt. 6:25-34
27. God's servant Joshua is
given a difficult task. The Lord counsels him to be strong and courageous.
Josh. 1:1-9
28. Trust in the Lord brings peace to the heart. Trust in his
unfailing love. Isa. 26:3-4 Ps. 9:9 Ps. 28:7-8 Ps. 33:18-22 Ps. 36:5-9
29.
God cares for those who trust in him. Nah. 1:7
30. Do not trust in worldly
power or wicked men. Isa. 31:1
31. God cannot forget us. Isa. 49:14-16
1. The way of sin leads to death; the way of obedience
to life. Matt. 7:13-14
2. Only those who hear and do God's Word will have
life. Matt. 7:21-23
3. Jesus gave us the parable of the wise and the
foolish builders. Matt. 7:24-27
4. You will reap what you sow. Prov. 22:5
Prov. 11:19-21 Gal. 6:7-8
5. No one can serve two masters-God will not
accept a double life. Matt. 6:24
6. God rejects the worship of one who is
living in sin. Prov. 15:8 Prov. 15:29 Prov. 21:27 Prov. 28:9
7. If you keep
ignoring God's call to repentance, he will laugh at your calamity. Prov.
1:24-33
8. The Lord curses the wicked, but he blesses the righteous. Prov.
3:33
9. The wages of sin is death. Rom. 6:23
10. We are warned not to
drift away from the Lord. Heb. 2:1-3
11. We are warned not to fall away.
Heb. 6:4-6
12.Those who have known the way but go on sinning are warned of
the consequences. Heb. 10:26-31
13. Don't harden your heart; listen to his
voice today. Heb. 3:7-15
14. On the judgement day Jesus will separate the
sheep from the goats. Matt. 25:31-46
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