The Simple (not easy) Process
- Hear what God says
- Believe what God says
- Do what God says
A Bad Example - Genesis3:1-7
A Good Example - Luke 5:1-11
The Simple (not easy) Process
A Bad Example - Genesis3:1-7
A Good Example - Luke 5:1-11
Simple question . . . simple answer - Luke 18:18-26
A second look
4 rules of interpreting
Ruler's self-confidence (vs 18-21)
John 1:1, 14, 10:30
Romans 3:10-12
Matthew 5:27-28
James 2:10
Romans 3:23
Dismantling of a self-righteous man (vs 22-25)
The impossible becomes possible - grace (vs 26-27)
Titus 3:5
1 Peter 3:18
Romans 3:19-24
Observation - What does it say?
Interpretation - What does it mean?
Cross Reference - What other verses explain it? (www.crosswalk.com)
Jesus Connection - (NT) What does this teach me about Jesus? (OT) How does this point to Jesus?
Application - What does God want me to do?
Family Challenge - Skittles and M&Ms
Spirit's Part - "Illumination" of the Word
Counselor & Teacher - John 14:25-26
Guide to experiencing Jesus - John 16:12-14
Eyes of the heart enlightened - Ephesians 1:17-18
My Part - Cooperate with God & His Spirit
Make sure I've accepted Christ as Savior - 1 Corinthians 2:14 (2 Corinthians 4:3-4)
Ask & depend on God to open my eyes - Psalm 119:18, Matthew 5:6 & 7:7
Seek His will and glory in my life - Proverbs 3:5-6
Cleanse my heart of known sin and rebellion - Matthew 5:8, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, 1 John 2:11 & 1:9
Obey (put into practice) what I already know - James 1:22, Hebrews 5:11-14
God's Word is Truth - Genesis 1:3, Psalm 33:6, John 17:17
God's Word is Life - John 6:63, Hebrews 4:12
How God's Word Changes Us
Re-creates Life - 1 Peter 1:23
Cleanses Us from Guilt - Romans 8:1-2, 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 5:26, Matthew 5:23-24
Stimulates Growth & Transformation Through Our 3-Fold Response
Hear - Matthew 7:24
Believe - Hebrew 4:2
Put Into Practice / Obey - Matthew 7:24
Activates Our Faith - Romans 10:17
Illuminates Us / Gives Insight - Psalm 119:130, Psalm 119:105
Liberates Our Potential / Sets Us Free - John 8:31-32
Introduction - 2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 119:86
7 Reasons to Trust the Bible
1) The Bible is historically accurate - Hebrews 6:17-18, Psalm 33:4
2) The Bible is scientifically accurate
3) The Bible is prophetically accurate
4) The Bible is thematically unified
5) The Bible is confirmed by Jesus
6) The Bible has survived all attacks
7) The Bible has transforming power
Resources:
Cold-Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace
The Case for Faith by Lee Strobell
New Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell
Jesus Among Other Gods by Ravi Zacharias
What's So Great About Christianity by Dinesh D'Souza
Listen - Matthew 7:24, Romans 10:17, James 1:19-21
Read - James 1:22-25
Research - John 5:39-40, Acts 17:11
Review & Remember 0 James 1:25, Joshua 1:8
Respond - James 1:22, Matthew 7:24-27
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