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2009-12-27 – Jesse Jenkins – Christ’s Glorious Gospel

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Christ’s Glorious Gospel

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, December 27, 2009

• I Timothy 1:11
• Christ’s gospel is glorious in many ways.
  • It is free.? Matthew 11:5; Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8
  • It is equalizing.? James 4:10; Luke 18:14; Galatians 3:28
  • It is understandable.? Isaiah 35:8; Matthew 11:23
  • It is comforting.? Matthew 5:4; II Corinthians 4:4; Hebrews 13:5-6
  • It is encouraging.? Philippians 4:11,13; Romans 8:31
  • It is powerful.? Romans 1:16; Hebrews 4:12; I Corinthians 15:1
  • It can save the soul.? James 1:21; Matthew 19:29; I John 2:25
• Though it is so glorious, it will benefit you nothing except you believe it and obey it.

2009-11-15 – Mark Gentry – James 1:19

// December 12th, 2009 // View Comments // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

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James 1:19

By Mark Gentry

Benchley, November 15, 2009

2009-06-09 – John Evans – What Will Happen if We Teach the Truth?

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What Will Happen if We Teach the Truth?

By John Evans

Benchley, June 9, 2009

• Acts 17:32-34
• Galatians 1:8-10
• If we truly try to teach the truth:
  • We will prevent discouragement.
  • We will not twist the scriptures.
  • We will seek to please God rather than men.
• Sometimes people will reject the truth.
  • Matthew 7:13-14?- Most will reject the truth.
  • Acts 17:32-34?- Some will mock.
  • Acts 7:57-58?- Stephen was stoned for preaching the truth.
  • John 12:42-43?- Many believed in Jesus, but were afraid of what other people would think of their belief.
  • Matthew 14:3-4?- John the Baptist was beheaded for teaching the truth.
  • Some try to delay obedience.
  • Acts 18:5-6?- When the Jews stopped listening, Paul just kept teaching to the Gentiles.
• Sometimes even faithful Christians will leave the faith.
  • John 6:52-59,66?- Jesus’ own disciples left Him after hearing more of His teaching.
  • Hebrews 4:12
• Sometimes people need time to think about what they’ve heard.
  • Acts 17:32?- Some of Paul’s listeners needed to hear more teaching before they were convinced.
  • Don’t give up on people that are willing to study and hear you!
• Sometimes people will gladly receive the truth.
  • Acts 17:34?- Some people joined Paul.

2009-01-04 – Jesse Jenkins – Pure and Undefiled Religion is Personal

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Pure and Undefiled Religion is Personal

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, January 4, 2009

• James 1:19-27
• In our text, there are several things involved in pure religion.
  • Self control (James 1:19)
  • Purity (James 1:21)
    • I Timothy 4:12?- be a good example
    • Matthew 5:16?- let your light shine
  • Reception of truth (James 1:21)
    • Isaiah 55:11?- hear the word of the Lord
    • Luke 7:30?- many did not receive truth
    • Hosea 1:6 – God rejects those who reject Him
  • Meekness (James 1:21)
    • Being angry at the right things at the right time and not at the wrong things at the wrong time.
  • Obedience (James 1:22)
    • Colossians 3:6?- the importance of obedience
  • Steadfastness (James 1:25)
    • II Peter 1:5-11
  • Control of tongue (James 1:26)
    • James 3:8?- The tonque is an unruly evil
    • Colossians 4:6?- Let your speech be with grace.
  • Compassion and care for the needy (James 1:27)
  • Keep self unspotted from the world (James 1:27)
    • II Peter 3:14? – Be without spot and blameless.
• James 1:18?- Christians are to live like this.
• John 3:5?- We must be born of the water and the spirit.