berserko.org » repentance http://berserko.org Silliness rehosted Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:23:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 2008 mark@synistralia.com (berserko.org) mark@synistralia.com (berserko.org) Religion and Spirituality: Christianity 1440 http://berserko.org/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg berserko.org » repentance http://berserko.org 144 144 Silliness rises from the ashes berserko.org berserko.org mark@synistralia.com no no The Gospel of Jesus Christ http://berserko.org/2010/03/04/the-gospel-of-jesus-christ/ http://berserko.org/2010/03/04/the-gospel-of-jesus-christ/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:51:34 +0000 mark http://berserko.org/?p=898 By David Watson

Benchley, February 21, 2010

[This outline is taken from David's handout for the sermon here.  Thanks, Dave!]

The word gospel literally means “good news.”  Let’s examine the good news about Jesus Christ.

  1. The story of Jesus.
    1. Jesus prepared people for the transition away from the Old Covenant (Matthew 5:17-18), and began revealing the New Covenant which would offer complete forgiveness of sins!
    2. This was the very reason Jesus came to earth (John 1:29, Luke 19:10), and everything else Jesus said and did was in keeping with this Divine mission.
    3. He chose 12 apostles, taught many, and exposed hypocrisy (Matthew 21:37-45, 23:13-14).
    4. Jesus’ enemies couldn’t deny the miracles He performed (John 9:16, 32-33, Matthew 15:31).
    5. Jesus was crucified, completing the perfect sacrifice for sins (Ephesians 1:7, Acts 20:28).
    6. His resurrection sealed His Lordship and our hope (I Corinthians 6:14, 15:1ff, Acts 2:36).
  2. The command of obedient faith.
    1. Salvation is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8), but most do not receive it (Matthew 7:13).
    2. What is the deciding factor?  Why do some people receive this free gift and not others?
    3. God’s condition for the gift of salvation is obedience (Matthew 7:21-27, 28:18-20, Acts 10:35, II Corinthians 5:10, Philippians 2:12, Hebrews 5:9, James 2:24).
    4. Therefore, what is faith in Ephesians 2:8?  It means faith which spurs one into obedient action (James 2:14-26).
  3. The steps to salvation.
    1. The first step is faith.
      1. We must believe the truth about Deity (Acts 2:36, John 8:24, Hebrews 11:6).
      2. Faith develops as a result of God’s Word affecting our hearts (Romans 10:17).
    2. The second step is repentance (Matt. 4:17, Luke 24:46-47, Acts 2:38, 17:30, II Peter 3:9).
      1. Repentance is a decision to turn away from sin and toward God (Matthew 12:41, Jonah 3:5-10) which is prompted by godly sorrow (II Corinthians 7:9-11).
      2. True repentance leads to action (Luke 3:8, Acts 26:20).
    3. The third step is confession.
      1. The Ethiopian was prompted to confess his faith (Acts 8:35-38).
      2. Confession is authorized by Divine precept (Romans 10:9-10).
    4. The fourth step is baptism.
      1. Baptism saves us (Mark 16:16, I Peter 3:21), is for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38, 22:16), makes us partakers of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4, Colossians 2:12), adds us to the church (I Corinthians 12:13, Colossians 1:18), and clothes us with Christ (Galatians 3:27).
      2. Baptism is urgent (Acts 2:41, 8:36, 16:33, 22:16).
    5. The fifth step is growth and service.
      1. Christians must always try to improve (II Peter 3:18, Hebrews 12:28).
      2. Though one is in a saved relationship with God, he has to maintain it (I Cor. 10:12).
]]> http://berserko.org/2010/03/04/the-gospel-of-jesus-christ/feed/ 0 0:00:01 By David Watson Benchley, February 21, 2010 [This outline is taken from David's handout for the sermon here.  Thanks, Dave!] The word gospel literally means “good news.”  Let’s ... By David Watson Benchley, February 21, 2010 [This outline is taken from David's handout for the sermon here.  Thanks, Dave!] The word gospel literally means “good news.”  Let’s examine the good news about Jesus Christ. The story of Jesus. Jesus prepared people for the transition away from the Old Covenant (Matthew 5:17-18), and began revealing the New Covenant which would offer complete forgiveness of sins! This was the very reason Jesus came to earth (John 1:29, Luke 19:10), and everything else Jesus said and did was in keeping with this Divine mission. He chose 12 apostles, taught many, and exposed hypocrisy (Matthew 21:37-45, 23:13-14). Jesus’ enemies couldn’t deny the miracles He performed (John 9:16, 32-33, Matthew 15:31). Jesus was crucified, completing the perfect sacrifice for sins (Ephesians 1:7, Acts 20:28). His resurrection sealed His Lordship and our hope (I Corinthians 6:14, 15:1ff, Acts 2:36). The command of obedient faith. Salvation is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8), but most do not receive it (Matthew 7:13). What is the deciding factor?  Why do some people receive this free gift and not others? God’s condition for the gift of salvation is obedience (Matthew 7:21-27, 28:18-20, Acts 10:35, II Corinthians 5:10, Philippians 2:12, Hebrews 5:9, James 2:24). Therefore, what is faith in Ephesians 2:8?  It means faith which spurs one into obedient action (James 2:14-26). The steps to salvation. The first step is faith. We must believe the truth about Deity (Acts 2:36, John 8:24, Hebrews 11:6). Faith develops as a result of God’s Word affecting our hearts (Romans 10:17). The second step is repentance (Matt. 4:17, Luke 24:46-47, Acts 2:38, 17:30, II Peter 3:9). Repentance is a decision to turn away from sin and toward God (Matthew 12:41, Jonah 3:5-10) which is prompted by godly sorrow (II Corinthians 7:9-11). True repentance leads to action (Luke 3:8, Acts 26:20). The third step is confession. The Ethiopian was prompted to confess his faith (Acts 8:35-38). Confession is authorized by Divine precept (Romans 10:9-10). The fourth step is baptism. Baptism saves us (Mark 16:16, I Peter 3:21), is for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38, 22:16), makes us partakers of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4, Colossians 2:12), adds us to the church (I Corinthians 12:13, Colossians 1:18), and clothes us with Christ (Galatians 3:27). Baptism is urgent (Acts 2:41, 8:36, 16:33, 22:16). The fifth step is growth and service. Christians must always try to improve (II Peter 3:18, Hebrews 12:28). Though one is in a saved relationship with God, he has to maintain it (I Cor. 10:12). Bible Study, Mark's stuff mark@synistralia.com no no 2009-06-14 – David Watson – Bible Authority, Part 1 http://berserko.org/2009/07/16/2009-06-14-david-watson-bible-authority-part-1/ http://berserko.org/2009/07/16/2009-06-14-david-watson-bible-authority-part-1/#comments Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:20:02 +0000 mark http://berserko.org/2009/07/16/2009-06-14-david-watson-bible-authority-part-1 Bible Authority, Part 1

By David Watson

Benchley, June 14, 2009

]]> http://berserko.org/2009/07/16/2009-06-14-david-watson-bible-authority-part-1/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Bible Authority, Part 1 By David Watson Benchley, June 14, 2009 II John 9?- We must abide within the bounds of God's teaching. Direct command God ... Bible Authority, Part 1 By David Watson Benchley, June 14, 2009 II John 9?- We must abide within the bounds of God's teaching. Direct command God tells people what to do. Galatians 1:8?- There is no expiration date on the gospel. The Bible teaches us to pay attention to direct commands.? Acts 5:29; II Thessalonians 3:14 Acts 2:38?- baptism commanded I Corinthians 11:23-26?- observance of the Lord's Supper commanded I Corinthians 16:1-2?- offering on first day of the week commanded Divine statement A statement of truth. The Bible teaches us to pay attention to divine statements. Matthew 19:3-6?- Divine statements in Genesis show divorce is wrong. Matthew 4:10?- We are to serve God only. Mark 16:15-16?- belief and baptism required for salvation John 4:24?- We must worship in spirit and truth. Luke 16:18?- adultery defined Approved example God approved of certain actions in the Bible, so we can follow those examples. The Bible teaches us to pay attention to approved examples. I Corinthians 9:5, 4:16, 11:1 III John 11 Philippians 3:17, 4:9 Mark 3:5?- It's possible to be angry without sinning. Romans 15:25-26 Galatians 2:11-13?- rebuking a brother authorized; hypocrisy prohibited Unavoidable conclusion The understanding of facts which are not stated by the facts which are stated. The Bible teaches us to pay attention to unavoidable conclusions. Exodus 3:6; Luke 20:27, 37-38 Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:3-6 Matthew 4:10 Matthew 26:26; Mark 14:22; Luke 22:19; I Corinthians 11:23; Matthew 26:17-20, 26-28; Exodus 12:17-20; I Peter 2:22?- use of unleavened bread for Lord's Supper Acts 8:35-36?- Preaching Jesus implies preaching baptism. How to be saved Hebrews 11:6?- faith (unavoidable conclusion) Acts 17:30?- repentence (direct command) Romans 10:10?- confession (divine statement) Acts 2:41?- baptism (approved example) Bible Study, Mark's stuff mark@synistralia.com no no 2009-06-11 – John Evans – Three of the Most Powerful Words in the English Language http://berserko.org/2009/06/11/2009-06-11-john-evans-three-of-the-most-powerful-words-in-the-english-language/ http://berserko.org/2009/06/11/2009-06-11-john-evans-three-of-the-most-powerful-words-in-the-english-language/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:32:17 +0000 mark http://berserko.org/2009/06/11/2009-06-11-john-evans-three-of-the-most-powerful-words-in-the-english-language Three of the Most Powerful Words in the English Language

By John Evans

Benchley, June 11, 2009

]]> http://berserko.org/2009/06/11/2009-06-11-john-evans-three-of-the-most-powerful-words-in-the-english-language/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Three of the Most Powerful Words in the English Language By John Evans Benchley, June 11, 2009 These words are "I was wrong." Some examples which ... Three of the Most Powerful Words in the English Language By John Evans Benchley, June 11, 2009 These words are "I was wrong." Some examples which show the power of these words. David:? II Samuel 12:1-7,13; Psalms 51:1-4 Prodigal son:? Luke 15:11-21 Jews on Pentecost:? Acts 2:36-37 Aaron:? Numbers 12:11 Parable of the first son, by his actions:? Matthew 21:28-31 Sometimes it is hard for us to admit when we're wrong. It's hard for me to admit that I'm wrong... ... to myself.? James 1:22 ... when my enemy tells me.? I Kings 18:17-18 ... when my relatives tell me.? II Samuel 24:1-4 ... when the devil's ensnared me.? Luke 22:3-6 ... when the majority urges me to do what's wrong.? I Samuel 8:4-7,19-20 Here are some signs that I am wrong. When those who love me the most tell me I am wrong.? Proverbs 1:8-15 When someone who's in a better position to know says I am wrong.? II Chronicles 26:16-21 When the circumstances of life show me I am wrong. When the Bible tells me I am wrong.? Colossians 3:9 How about me?? Am I wrong about something today? Bible Study, Mark's stuff mark@synistralia.com no no 2009-03-01 – David Watson – The Gospel of Jesus Christ http://berserko.org/2009/03/02/2009-03-01-david-watson-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ/ http://berserko.org/2009/03/02/2009-03-01-david-watson-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ/#comments Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:34:44 +0000 mark http://berserko.org/2009/03/02/2009-03-01-david-watson-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ The Gospel of Jesus Christ

By David Watson

Benchley, March 1, 2009

[Notes provided from David's handout for this lesson.? Thanks, Dave!]

The Gospel of Jesus Christ

The word gospel literally means ?good news.? Let?s examine the good news about Jesus Christ.

  1. The story of Jesus.
    1. Jesus prepared people for the transition away from the Old Covenant (Matthew 5:17-18), and began revealing the New Covenant which would offer complete forgiveness of sins!
    2. This was the very reason Jesus came to earth (John 1:29, Luke 19:10), and everything else Jesus said and did was in keeping with this Divine mission.
    3. He chose 12 apostles, taught many, and exposed hypocrisy (Matthew 21:37-45, 23:13-14).
    4. Jesus? enemies couldn?t deny the miracles He performed (John 9:16, 32-33, Matthew 15:31).
    5. Jesus was crucified, completing the perfect sacrifice for sins (Ephesians 1:7, Acts 20:28).
    6. His resurrection sealed His Lordship and our hope (I Corinthians 6:14, 15:1ff, Acts 2:36).
  1. The command of obedient faith.
    1. Salvation is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8), but most do not receive it (Matthew 7:13).
    2. What is the deciding factor? Why do some people receive this free gift and not others?
    3. God?s condition for the gift of salvation is obedience (Matthew 7:21-27, 28:18-20, Acts 10:35, II Corinthians 5:10, Philippians 2:12, Hebrews 5:9, James 2:24).
    4. Therefore, what is faith in Ephesians 2:8? It means faith which spurs one into obedient action (James 2:14-26).
  2. The steps to salvation.
    1. The first step is faith.
      1. We must believe the truth about Deity (Acts 2:36, John 8:24, Hebrews 11:6).
      2. Faith develops as a result of God?s Word affecting our hearts (Romans 10:17).
    2. The second step is repentance (Matt. 4:17, Luke 24:46-47, Acts 2:38, 17:30, II Peter 3:9).
      1. Repentance is a decision to turn away from sin and toward God (Matthew 12:41, Jonah 3:5-10) which is prompted by godly sorrow (II Corinthians 7:9-11).
      2. True repentance leads to action (Luke 3:8, Acts 26:20).
    3. The third step is confession.
      1. The Ethiopian was prompted to confess his faith (Acts 8:35-38).
      2. Confession is authorized by Divine precept (Romans 10:9-10).
    4. The fourth step is baptism.
      1. Baptism saves us (Mark 16:16, I Peter 3:21), is for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38, 22:16), makes us partakers of Christ?s death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4, Colossians 2:12), adds us to the church (I Corinthians 12:13, Colossians 1:18), and clothes us with Christ (Galatians 3:27).
      2. Baptism is urgent (Acts 2:41, 8:36, 16:33, 22:16).
    5. The fifth step is growth and service.
      1. Christians must always try to improve (II Peter 3:18, Hebrews 12:28).
      2. Though one is in a saved relationship with God, he has to maintain it (I Cor. 10:12).
]]> http://berserko.org/2009/03/02/2009-03-01-david-watson-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The Gospel of Jesus Christ By David Watson Benchley, March 1, 2009 [Notes provided from David's handout for this lesson.? Thanks, Dave!] The Gospel of Jesus ... The Gospel of Jesus Christ By David Watson Benchley, March 1, 2009 [Notes provided from David's handout for this lesson.? Thanks, Dave!] The Gospel of Jesus Christ The word gospel literally means ?good news.? Let?s examine the good news about Jesus Christ. The story of Jesus. Jesus prepared people for the transition away from the Old Covenant (Matthew 5:17-18), and began revealing the New Covenant which would offer complete forgiveness of sins! This was the very reason Jesus came to earth (John 1:29, Luke 19:10), and everything else Jesus said and did was in keeping with this Divine mission. He chose 12 apostles, taught many, and exposed hypocrisy (Matthew 21:37-45, 23:13-14). Jesus? enemies couldn?t deny the miracles He performed (John 9:16, 32-33, Matthew 15:31). Jesus was crucified, completing the perfect sacrifice for sins (Ephesians 1:7, Acts 20:28). His resurrection sealed His Lordship and our hope (I Corinthians 6:14, 15:1ff, Acts 2:36). The command of obedient faith. Salvation is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8), but most do not receive it (Matthew 7:13). What is the deciding factor? Why do some people receive this free gift and not others? God?s condition for the gift of salvation is obedience (Matthew 7:21-27, 28:18-20, Acts 10:35, II Corinthians 5:10, Philippians 2:12, Hebrews 5:9, James 2:24). Therefore, what is faith in Ephesians 2:8? It means faith which spurs one into obedient action (James 2:14-26). The steps to salvation. The first step is faith. We must believe the truth about Deity (Acts 2:36, John 8:24, Hebrews 11:6). Faith develops as a result of God?s Word affecting our hearts (Romans 10:17). The second step is repentance (Matt. 4:17, Luke 24:46-47, Acts 2:38, 17:30, II Peter 3:9). Repentance is a decision to turn away from sin and toward God (Matthew 12:41, Jonah 3:5-10) which is prompted by godly sorrow (II Corinthians 7:9-11). True repentance leads to action (Luke 3:8, Acts 26:20). The third step is confession. The Ethiopian was prompted to confess his faith (Acts 8:35-38). Confession is authorized by Divine precept (Romans 10:9-10). The fourth step is baptism. Baptism saves us (Mark 16:16, I Peter 3:21), is for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38, 22:16), makes us partakers of Christ?s death, burial, and resurrection (Romans 6:3-4, Colossians 2:12), adds us to the church (I Corinthians 12:13, Colossians 1:18), and clothes us with Christ (Galatians 3:27). Baptism is urgent (Acts 2:41, 8:36, 16:33, 22:16). The fifth step is growth and service. Christians must always try to improve (II Peter 3:18, Hebrews 12:28). Though one is in a saved relationship with God, he has to maintain it (I Cor. 10:12). Bible Study, Mark's stuff mark@synistralia.com no no 2009-01-11 – David Watson – “A Little Reviving” http://berserko.org/2009/02/02/2009-01-11-david-watson-a-little-reviving/ http://berserko.org/2009/02/02/2009-01-11-david-watson-a-little-reviving/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:16:02 +0000 mark http://berserko.org/2009/02/02/2009-01-11-david-watson-a-little-reviving “A Little Reviving”

By David Watson

Benchley, January 11, 2009

]]> http://berserko.org/2009/02/02/2009-01-11-david-watson-a-little-reviving/feed/ 0 0:00:01 "A Little Reviving" By David Watson Benchley, January 11, 2009 Ezra 9:8 Leave sins in the past. Ezra 9:1-2; 10:1-4,11-12,44?- The Israelites had to ... "A Little Reviving" By David Watson Benchley, January 11, 2009 Ezra 9:8 Leave sins in the past. Ezra 9:1-2; 10:1-4,11-12,44?- The Israelites had to leave their foreign wives. I Corinthians 15:33?- We may also have to make emotionally difficult decisions to serve God. I Peter 1:4 Push past the critics. Ezra 4:4-5; 6:13?- Evil men try to keep the Israelites from building the temple. I Peter 4:4; 3:16?- There will always be someone there to discourage us.? We must push past the criticism. Worship God Ezra 6:15-18 - The Israelites worshiped when the temple was completed. Psalms 51:10-12 Our purpose on earth is to serve God.? Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; 3:9-10; Acts 17:26 Go back to God's word. Ezra 7:1-6,9-10; Nehemiah 8:1-6?- Ezra studies and teaches from the law. John 14:6; 12:8?- There is one path to God. II Corinthians 6:2?- Now is the time! Bible Study, Mark's stuff mark@synistralia.com no no 2008-12-28 – Jesse Jenkins – Repent http://berserko.org/2009/01/14/2008-12-28-jesse-jenkins-repent/ http://berserko.org/2009/01/14/2008-12-28-jesse-jenkins-repent/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:41:25 +0000 mark http://berserko.org/2009/01/14/2008-12-28-jesse-jenkins-repent Repent

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, December 28, 2008

]]> http://berserko.org/2009/01/14/2008-12-28-jesse-jenkins-repent/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Repent By Jesse Jenkins Benchley, December 28, 2008 Acts 17:22-31?- Paul addresses the sin of idolatry. Acts 17:22-23 - their sin, idolatry Acts 17:24-29?- ... Repent By Jesse Jenkins Benchley, December 28, 2008 Acts 17:22-31?- Paul addresses the sin of idolatry. Acts 17:22-23 - their sin, idolatry Acts 17:24-29?- Paul's message Acts 17:30?- their need, repentance Matthew 21:28-30?- Repentance defined Acts 14:14-18 Times past:? God winked at sin (Romans 1:24) Now:? God demands repentance. How will you react to your sins? Some deny that there is such a think as sin. Some lie to cover up sin.? II Kings 5:20-27 Some blame others.? I Samuel 13:11-14 Obey God and repent.? Acts 2; Proverbs 28:13 The reason to repent: Judgment is coming. Two motives to get us to repent. Hell Heaven Bible Study, Mark's stuff mark@synistralia.com no no