2 Hebrews 12 1 3 NKJV 1 Therefore

, 2 Hebrews 12: 1 -3 (NKJV) 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race

, 2 Hebrews 12: 1 -3 (NKJV) 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

, 2 Hebrews 12: 1 -3 (NKJV) 3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.

, 2 Luke 24: 44 -46 (NKJV) 44 Then He said to them, "These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms

, 2 Luke 24: 44 -46 (NKJV) 45 And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures.

, 2 Luke 24: 44 -46 (NKJV) 46 Then He said to them, "Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the

What Is Our Attitude Towards The Scripture? è Many want their Bible like their religion - “cafeteria style. ” è Far too many want to pick and choose what they want in the Bible and leave the rest. è Many people claim to accept Jesus, but reject the Bible –

His Attitude Towards Scripture Our Guide To Eternal Life Matthew 4: 4 (NKJV) 4 But He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. ' " Quote from Deut. 8: 3

His Attitude Towards Scripture Our Guide To Eternal Life ✦ “a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? ” - Luke 10: 25 -28 ✦ Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? " - Mat 19: 16 -22; Luke 18: 18 -23

His Attitude Towards Scripture Our Guide To Eternal Life ✦ “. . . Sirs, what must I do to be saved? ” Acts 2: 37; 9: 6; 22: 16; 16: 30 ✴ The Jews believed, they needed to repent and be baptized - (Acts 2: 38). ✴ Saul believed and was penitent, he needed to be baptized - (Acts 22: 16). ✴ The Jailer didn’t know anything about Jesus, he needed to start at belief - (Acts 16: 31).

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His Attitude Towards Scripture Our Guide To Eternal Life ✦ Jesus taught – Jn 8: 24; Lk 12: 8; 13: 5; Mt. 28: 18, 19; Mk 16: 16; 13: 13; Jn 10: 27 ✦ Paul taught – Rom 6: 3 -6, 1618; 10: 9 -17; Col. 2: 12, 13; 1 Cor. 12: 13; Gal 3: 26, 27; Rom 2: 7; 1 Cor 10: 1 -13; 15: 58; Heb 3, 4, 10 ✦ Peter taught – Acts 2: 38; 1 Pet. 3: 21; 2 Pet

His Attitude Towards Scripture Our Guide To Eternal Life ✦ Have you by faith, repented, confessed Christ & baptized INTO Him according to the scriptures? - Acts 2: 38; Rom 6: 3 -6; Gal 3: 26, 27 ✦ Are you abiding in Christ by following His teaching & example? - John 10: 27; 15: 110; 2 John 1: 9

His Enables Attitude. Us Towards Scripture To Overcome Temptation Three times Satan tried to tempt him, each time the Lord replied, “It is written …” (Mt. 4: 1 -10; Luke 4: 1 -13) ✴(Mt 4: 4) - 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. ' " - Dt. 8: 3(Mt 4: 7) ✴'You shall not tempt the LORD your God. ” - Dt 6: 16(Mt 4: 10) – ✴You shall worship the LORD your God, and Him only you shall serve. ' " Quoting Deut 6: 13

His Enables Attitude. Us Towards Scripture To Overcome Temptation Psalm 119: 9 -16 (NKJV) 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You! 12 Blessed are You, O LORD! Teach me Your statutes!

His Enables Attitude. Us Towards Scripture To Overcome Temptation Ephesians 6: 10 -17 (NKJV) 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

His Enables Attitude. Us Towards Scripture To Overcome Temptation Ephesians 6: 10 -17 (NKJV) 13 John 17: 17 2 Timothy 3: 16, 17 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

His Enables Attitude. Us Towards Scripture To Overcome Temptation Ephesians 6: 10 -17 (NKJV) 15 Foundation / Solid footing Ps 89: 14; Mat 7: 24, 25 Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God Rom 10: 17 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

His Enables Attitude. Us Towards Scripture To Overcome Temptation Ephesians 6: 10 -17 (NKJV) 15 The weapons of our warfare. . . 2 Cor. 6: 7; 10: 4, 5 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

His Enables Attitude. Us Towards Scripture To Overcome Temptation ✦ One Cannot Follow God’s Word And Sin While Doing So! - 1 John 3: 9, 10 ✦ A seed determines the nature of what is produced 1 John 3: 9 (NKJV) ✦ If the word of God “remains” in 9 Whoever has been born of us, our daily lives, attitudes, God does not sin, for His actions, & words will manifest the seed remains in him; and nature and likeness of God (Luke he cannot sin, because he 8: 11; Hab. 1: 13). has been born of God.

His Attitude Towards Scripture Complete & Authoritative Word of God ✦ Jesus referred to the Scriptures as the final authority, the infallible standard against which there is no appeal. ✴ The question of Jesus’ disciples breaking the Sabbath – “Have you not read. . . ” Mat 12: 1 -7 ✴ The question on how a Jew could gain eternal life – “What is written in the Law? ” - Luke 10: 25 -28

His Attitude Towards Scripture Complete & Authoritative Word of God ✦ Jesus referred to the Scriptures as the final authority, the infallible standard against which there is no appeal. ✴ The question of divorce – “Have you not read” - Mt 19: 3 -9; Ge 1: 27; 2: 4 ✴ The question of the resurrection – (they erred not knowing the scriptures) - Mt. 22: 23 -33

His Attitude Towards Scripture Cannot Be Broken ✴ The authority of the Scripture is final; it cannot be set aside – John 10: 31 -38; Mat 5: 18; Luke 16: 17 ✴ Not changed by time or culture - The words of Christ are just as authoritative today as they were nearly 2, 000 years ago! - Mat 24: 35 ✴ We will be judged by His words! - John 12: 48

His Attitude Towards Scripture Cannot Be Broken ✦ The Jews who lived and died under the Law of Moses would be judged according to that Law – ✦ The one who did the will of the Father would enter the kingdom of heaven – all who practiced lawlessness would be destroyed – Mt 7: 21 -23; Lk 11: 28 ✦ We will be judged by the words of Christ – John 12: 48 -50; Luke 6: 46; 2 Cor. 5: 10

His Attitude Towards Scripture Cannot Be Broken John 12: 48 -50 (NKJV) 48 He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him--the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. 49 For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak. 50 And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak. "

Our Attitude Towards The Bible? ✦ The Bible is a book no one can ignore. ✦ It claims to be the Word of God, a revelation from the Almighty Creator, the Key to the mysteries of the Universe, the Owner’s Manual to guide our lives. ✦ By following it – we please God and will be rewarded with eternal life with Him, ✦ By rejecting it we condemn ourselves to eternal condemnation.

✦ Are You Looking To Jesus & Following His teaching? ✦ If So – Keep Looking To Him – That You Do Not Become Weary! ✦ If Not – Start Following Him Today By Being Baptized Into Him or be restored!!

Charts by Don Mc. Clain Prepared November 27 -December 4, , 2012 Preached December 2, 2012 West 65 th Street church of Christ P. O. Box 190062 Little Rock AR 72219 501 -568 -1062 Prepared using PPT 2010 Email – donmcclain@sbcglobal. net More PPT & Audio Sermons: http: //w 65 stchurchofchrist. org/coc/sermons/ Note – Many of the transition effects used in this presentation may be lost using PPT 2007 Viewer http: //www. microsoft. com/downloads/details. aspx? Family. ID=cb 9 bf 144 -1076 -4615 -9951294 eeb 832823&displaylang=en

Matthew 22: 23 -33 (NKJV) 23 The same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, 24 came to Him and asked Him, saying: "Teacher, Moses said that if a man dies, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife and raise up offspring for his brother.

Matthew 22: 23 -33 (NKJV) 25 Now there with us seven brothers. The first died after he had married, and having no offspring, left his wife to his 26 brother. Likewise the second also, and the third, even to the 27 seventh. Last of all the woman died also.

Matthew 22: 23 -33 (NKJV) 28 Therefore, in the resurrection, whose wife of the seven will she 29 be? For they all had her. " Jesus answered and said to them, "You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God.

Matthew 22: 23 -33 (NKJV) 30 For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels of 31 God in heaven. But concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was spoken to you by God, saying,

Matthew 22: 23 -33 (NKJV) 32 'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living. " 33 And when the multitudes heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.