The 'Lesser to Greater' argument * For OT background - see Exodus chapter 32 - 34 * For Paul and New ~Covenant ministry - 2 Corinthians 3 "...will not the…
1. Christ and forgiveness (2 Corinthians 2: 5-11) 2. Spreading the gospel (2 Corinthians 2: 12-17) 3. Commendations (2 Corinthians 3: 1-3) 4. Competence (2 Corinthians 3:4-6)
1. Honest Talk (2 Cor 1:8) 2. Comfort Received (2 Cor 1:3) 3. Prayer Support (2 Cor 1:11) 4. Reliance Shifted (2 Cor 1:9) 5. Power Demonstrated (2 Cor 1:10)
3:14 The words of: a) The AMEN b) The true and faithful WITNESS The error of their ways: 1. Wrong attitudes (Rev 3:17) 2. Wrong deeds (Rev 3:15) 3. Lukewarm…
1. �The words of him who is holy and true� (Rev 3:7) 2. �I know �� (Rev 3: 8) 3. �I will ..� (Rev 3: 9, 10 & 12) 4.…
Wake up! 1. To the reality behind the reputation 2. To the invitation to live while you can 3. Promises
1. The Son of God said "I know your . . ." (Rev 2:18-19) 2. Nevertheless ...(Rev 2:20) 3. Time to repent (Rev 2:21) 4. Consequences: punishment (Rev 2:22-23) OR…
1. CONTEXT (Rev 2:12,13) 2. POSITIVE COMMENTS (Rev 2:13) 3. NEGATIVE COMMENTS (Rev 2:14,15) 4. INSTRUCTIONS (Rev 2:16,17a) 5. PROMISES (Rev 2:17b)
The knowledge of Jesus regarding opposition: 1. Afflictions 2. Poverty 3. Slander The promise of Jesus in the face of opposition: 1. Comfort 2. Control 3. Generous reward �Be faithful,…
Is there a doctor on board? 1. The good news� (Rev 2:2-3) *They have worked hard *They have persevered * They have refused to compromise 2. The bad news� (Rev…
What does the Lord Jesus Christ have to say about his Church? 1. I know my local churches 2. I know individuals 3. I know the past, present and future…
1. There�s a Problem in the Church! * Jesus+ Christianity 2. There�s a Solution: a) A church is used in the process b) Individuals are used in the process *…
The disciple's checklist: 1) Courageous witness 2) Discernment in adversity 3) Appropriate humility 4) Good news people 5) Strengthening and encouraging 6) Reporting back
1. Holy Spirit-inspired Leaders (Acts 13:1-2) 2. Holy Spirit-led "Sent-Out Witnesses" (Acts 13:2-3) 3. Holy Spirit-empowered Ministry (Acts 13:4-11) 4. Holy Spirit-convinced Believer ((Acts 13:12) 5. Holy Spirit-guided Supporters *…
1. When the going gets tough 2. God gets going: * But why the wait? * And what about the peace? 3. Prayer meeting expectations 4. Evaluating a good prayer…