Christian Stewardship Series

CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP SERIES, BIBLE CLASS.
FILE NAME CSS P16-O4WPD; PART SIXTEEN OF SIXTEEN. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER. PART SIXTEEN LESSON 4.PERSONAL IMPERATIVES. LESSON TEXT. ISAIAH 8:20.KEY, ACCORDING TO THIS WORD.
CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP SERIES TEXT 2 TIMOTHY 3:16 17 2TI 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. TEXT AND INTRODUCTION.
ISAIAH 8:20 ISA 8:20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. This text is written with urgency, expressing a command, reply or confirmation.
In times of trouble we are expected to be different.
To be able to handle trouble. To be victorious in the face of apparent defeat.
THERE ARE FIVE BENEFITS TO BEING A CHILD OF GOD.
1. We are the Sons of God. John 1:12 13.
JOH 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
JOH 1:13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
2. We have Everlasting Life.John 3:36.
JOH 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
3. We are Forgiven all our Sins.Ephesians 1:7
EPH 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; PG-1
4We are kept by the Power of God.1 Peter 1:3 5.
1PE 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1PE 1:4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that
fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,
1PE 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
5. We are ever with Christ. Colossians 3:3COL 3:3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
NOW SOME PEOPLE WANT ALL THE BENEFITS; BUT NOT THE WORK.
A SAVIOUR BUT NOT A LORD.

TO BE SCRIPTURALLY EFFECTIVE AND VICTORIOUS
THERE MUST BE A PERSONAL ACCEPTANCE OF TWO BASIC TRUTHS
I. WE ARE CALLED FOR A PURPOSE.
1 PETER 2:9. 1PE 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people;
that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
A. THE CHARACTER OF OUR CALLING "Chosen Generation."
1. Royal Priesthood.
2. Holy Nation.
3. Peculiar People.
B. THE PURPOSE OF OUR CALLING.
1. To show forth His Praises.
2. To translate from Darkness into Light.PG-2 II. WE ARE CALLED TO A TASK. 2 COR 5:17 20. 2CO 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2CO 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 2CO 5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 2CO 5:20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. A. THE AUTHORITY OF OUR COMMISSION. JOHN 20:21 22. JOH 20:21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. JOH 20:22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: B.THE PREPARATION FOR THE TASK. MARK 1:18 20. MAR 1:17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. MAR 1:18 And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. MAR 1:19 And when he had gone a little farther thence, he saw James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.MAR 1:20 And straightway he called them:
and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him.PG-3
C. VIEWING THE COMPENSATIONS. JOHN 14:1 3 JOH 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. JOH 14:2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. JOH 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. JOH 14:4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. 1. Joy in Fellowship. 1 Thes 2:19 1TH 2:19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? 1TH 2:20 For ye are our glory and joy. 2. Joy in Faithfulness. 2 Tim 4:6 8. 2TI 4:6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 2TI 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 2TI 4:8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
3. Joy in Fruitfulness. 1 Cor 3:11 15. 1CO 3:11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid,
which is Jesus Christ. 1CO 3:12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; 1CO 3:13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.1CO 3:14 If any man's work abide which he hath built there upon, he shall receive a reward.PG-4 CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP SERIES, BIBLE CLASS.FILE NAME CSS P16-O4WPD; PART SIXTEEN OF SIXTEEN. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER. PART SIXTEEN LESSON 4.PERSONAL IMPERATIVES. LESSON TEXT. ISAIAH 8:20. KEY, ACCORDING TO THIS WORD. CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP SERIES TEXT 2 TIMOTHY 3:16 17 2TI 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
TEXT AND INTRODUCTION. ISAIAH 8:20 ISA 8:20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not
according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
This text is written with urgency, expressing a command, reply or confirmation.
In times of trouble we are expected to be different.
To be able to handle trouble. To be victorious in the face of apparent defeat.
THERE ARE FIVE BENEFITS TO BEING A CHILD OF GOD.
1. We are the Sons of God. John 1:12 13.
2. We have Everlasting Life. John 3:36.
3. We are Forgiven all our Sins. Ephesians 1:7
4 We are kept by the Power of God. 1 Peter 1:3 5.
5. We are ever with Christ. Colossians 3:3
NOW SOME PEOPLE WANT ALL THE BENEFITS;
BUT NOT THE WORK. A SAVIOUR BUT; NOT A LORD. TO BE SCRIPTURALLY EFFECTIVE AND VICTORIOUS THERE MUST BE A PERSONAL ACCEPTANCE OF TWO BASIC TRUTHS.
I. WE ARE CALLED FOR A PURPOSE. 1 PETER 2:9.
A. THE CHARACTER OF OUR CALLING
B. THE PURPOSE OF OUR CALLING.
II. WE ARE CALLED TO A TASK. 2 COR 5:17 20.
A. THE AUTHORITY OF OUR COMMISSION. JOHN 20:21 22.
B. THE PREPARATION FOR THE TASK. MARK 1:18 20.
C. VIEWING THE COMPENSATIONS. JOHN 14:1 3
1. Joy in Fellowship. 1 Thes 2:19
2. Joy in Faithfulness. 2 Tim 4:6 8.
3. Joy in Fruitfulness. 1 Cor 3:11 15.