This section deals with sanctification - the change God makes in our lives when we become Christians. Chapter 6 discusses the continuing struggle believers have with sin.
God forgiveness does not make sin less serious. The availability of God's mercy must not become an excuse for careless living & moral laxness.
In the church in the apostle Paul's day, immersion was the usual form of baptism - that is, new Christians were completely "buried" in water. They understood this form of baptism to symbolize the death & burial of the old way of life. Coming up out of the water symbolized resurrection to new life with Christ.
We can enjoy our new life in Christ because we are united ("planted") with him in his death & resurrection.
The power & penalty of sin died with Christ on the cross. Our "old man," our sinful nature, died once & for all, so we are freed from its power. The "body of sin" is not the human body, but our rebellious sin-loving nature inherited from Adam. The apostle Paul has already stated that through faith in Christ we stand acquitted, "not guilty" before God.
Because of Christ's death & resurrection, his followers need never fear death. This will affect all our activities - work & worship, play & Bible study, quiet times & times caring for others.
We are fully fenced off (because of our union & identification with Christ) from all the old ways of believing & behaving. We have a new start & the Holy Spirit will help us become in our daily experience what Christ has declared us to be.
Reference summary used from the Life Application Bible, KJV, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois
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Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Wednesday - Chosen by Lot to Serve - Acts 1:21-26 - 12/14/16
Matthias is chosen an apostle in the place of Judas.
Verse 21 ... Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in & out among us,
Verse 22 ... Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that ...
Mark 1:1 ... The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God
Acts 1:22 ... he was taken up from us, must one be ordained ...
Acts 1:9 ... And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; & a cloud received him out of their sight.
Acts 1:22 ... to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
Acts 1:8 ... But ye shall receive (power of the Holy Ghost) power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: & ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Je-ru'sa-lem, & in all Ju-de'a, & in Sa-ma'ri-a, & unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 1:23 ... And they appointed two, Joseph called ... Bar'sa-bas, who was surnamed Jus'tus, & Mat-thi'as.
Acts 15:22 ... (The decision of the assembly is sent by letters to the Gentile churches.) Then pleased it the apostles, & elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to An'ti-och with PAul & Bar'na-bas; namely Ju'das surnamed Bar'sa-bas & Silas, chief men among the brethren:
Acts 1:24 ... And they prayed & said, Thou, Lord, ... which knowest the heart of all men, show whether of these two thou hast chosen,
I Samuel 16:7 ... But the LORD said unto Sam'u-el, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the (eyes) outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
Acts 1:25 ... That he may take part of this ministry & apostleship, ... from which Ju'das by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.
Acts 1:17 ... For he was numbered with us, & had obtained part of this ministry.
Acts 1:26 ... And they gave forth their lots; & lot fell upon Mat-thi'as; & he was numbered with the eleven apostleships.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., NAshville, TN
Verse 21 ... Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in & out among us,
Verse 22 ... Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that ...
Mark 1:1 ... The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God
Acts 1:22 ... he was taken up from us, must one be ordained ...
Acts 1:9 ... And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; & a cloud received him out of their sight.
Acts 1:22 ... to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
Acts 1:8 ... But ye shall receive (power of the Holy Ghost) power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: & ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Je-ru'sa-lem, & in all Ju-de'a, & in Sa-ma'ri-a, & unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 1:23 ... And they appointed two, Joseph called ... Bar'sa-bas, who was surnamed Jus'tus, & Mat-thi'as.
Acts 15:22 ... (The decision of the assembly is sent by letters to the Gentile churches.) Then pleased it the apostles, & elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to An'ti-och with PAul & Bar'na-bas; namely Ju'das surnamed Bar'sa-bas & Silas, chief men among the brethren:
Acts 1:24 ... And they prayed & said, Thou, Lord, ... which knowest the heart of all men, show whether of these two thou hast chosen,
I Samuel 16:7 ... But the LORD said unto Sam'u-el, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the (eyes) outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.
Acts 1:25 ... That he may take part of this ministry & apostleship, ... from which Ju'das by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.
Acts 1:17 ... For he was numbered with us, & had obtained part of this ministry.
Acts 1:26 ... And they gave forth their lots; & lot fell upon Mat-thi'as; & he was numbered with the eleven apostleships.
Scripture reference used from The KJV Bible, SouthWestern Co., NAshville, TN
Saturday, December 14, 2013
God Sends Jesus: Opening the Way ... 12/15/13
Luke 1;3;7 . Matthew 3 . Circumcise . Writing Table . Praised God . Lord . 15th year . Tiberius . Pilate . Herod . Philip . Trachonitis . Annas . Wilderness . Jordan . baptism - repentance - remission of sins . Esaias . Publicans . Soliders . Spirit of God - Dove . Prepare the Way . Elisabeth's full time - son . Great Mercy . Rejoiced . Zacharias . (Prophecy - Prophesy) . Lord God of Israel . Horn . David . Holiness & Righteousness . Salvation . Light - Guide . Promises: Luke 1:71,74; Luke 1:77
The Sunday School Lesson is shared from Luke 1:57-58, 67-79 (Background Scripture: Luke 1:57-80; Devotional Reading: Luke 1:59-66) for 12/15/2013.
Circumcise ... Genesis/Bereshith 17:1 cut foreskin ... Philippians 3:5 circumcise the 8th day.
15th year - #15 ... Luke 3:1, where Luke dates the reign of Tiberas from the period of his rule with Augustus.
Tiberius, the Roman emperor.
Pilate, Pontius, governor of Judea.
Herod, reproved by John the Baptist, imprisons him.
Trachonitis, a region east of Jordan; one of the Roman provinces into which it was divided.
Annas, Grecized form of 'Hanan,; high priest.
Jordan (stream), important river of Palestine/Then - Holy Land/Now is the Jordan. Modern name of the river is 'Esh Sheriah,; "the watering-place." John baptizes there.
Baptism of John (Luke 3)
Baptism of Repentance (Luke 3:3) ... Blood shed for Remission of sins (Matthew 26:28)
Esaias/Isaiah (the salvation of Jehovah), prophet.
Publicans (some believe in Jesus/Yeshua) . By a decree of Caesar the taxes of Judea were levied by publicans in Judea & paid directly to the national government, the officials being appointed by the provincial officers.
Soliders, admonition to (Luke 3:14); demanded, And what shall we do? (Luke 3:14).
Dove, an emblem of the Holy Spirit, of peace, purity, & affection. (Holy Spirit in form of - descending like a dove).
Holy Ghost (Luke 3:16), baptize with Holy Ghost.
Prophecy, God author of; gift of Christ; of Holy Ghost; how to be received; false - how tested (Scriptures from Old & New Testament)
Prophesy, we prophesy in part (I Corinthians 13:9).
Promises: (Luke 1:71,74) The Lord's Love & Care for HIS Children; (Luke 1:77) Pardon for Sins & Iniquities.
Luke 1:57-58,67-79
Verses 57,58
Verse 57 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Forerunner; John's Birth, Early Life, & Ministry ... Miracles; Supernatural Bodily Gifts & Deprivations; Gift of Children
Verse 58 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Forerunner; John's Birth, Early Life, & Ministry
(Luke 1:59-66 ... Reference Scriptures in Sunday School Book)
Christian Books of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ birth, early life and Ministry
Verses 67-71
Verse 67 ... Mediums & Methods of Revelation; The Qualifications Of A Prophet; He Must Be Inspired
Verses 68,69,70 ... Duties to God; Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving for Christ & HIS Salvation
(Psalm 18:2; 89:24; 132:17; 148:14)
Writing Table, Desk, Journals, Composition Books, Copier Paper, Laser Copier Paper, Paper Supplies, Office Supplies, Labtop, Tablet, iPad, iPod, Cellphones,
Verses 72-79
Verses 72,73 ... Jesus Christ; Prophecies Concerning Christ; Descent
Verses 74,75 ... Duties To God; Prayer; Objects of Prayer, Deliverance from Enemies
Verse 76 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Ministry; Christ's Reception by Men, Regarded as a Prophet ... Man Redeemed; Repentance; Nature of True Repentance, An Apprehension of God's Mercy in Christ
Verse 77 ... Man Redeemed; Blessedness of The New Life; Assurance of the Divine Favour ... Man Redeemed; Repentance; Nature of True Repentance, An Apprehension of God's Mercy in Christ
Verse 78 ... Jesus Christ; Figurative Characters Of Christ; The Light of the World ... Man Redeemed; Repentance; Nature of True Repentance, An Apprehension of God's Mercy in Christ
Verse 79 ... Jesus Christ; Figurative Characters Of Christ; The Light of the World
(Genesis 15:13,18; Exodus 7:1; Malachi 4:2; Luke 1:46-56)
Monday - December 9, 2013 - What Will This Child Become? - Luke 1:59-66
The nativity of John ... The birth & circumcision of John (Luke 1:57-80)
Tuesday - December 10, 2013 - John's Call to Repentance - Luke 3:1-6
John's preaching & baptism (Luke 3:1-14) ... The Ministry of John (Luke 3:1-20)
Wednesday - December 11, 2013 - What, Then, Should We Do? - Luke 3:7-14
Thursday - December 12, 2013 - One More Powerful than John - Luke 3:15-20
John's testimony of Christ.
Friday - December 13, 2013 - The Baptizer of Jesus - Matthew 3:13-17
Christ baptized by John in Jordan ... The Baptism of Jesus.
Saturday - December 14, 2013 - A Prophet & More - Luke 7:18-27
Christ raiseth from death the widow's son at Nain; answereth John's messengers with the declaration of HIS miracles: testifieth to the people what opinion HE held of John (Luke 7:11-29) ... The enquiry of John the Baptist (Luke 7:18-35)
Sunday - December 15, 2013 - A Prophet of the Most High - Luke 1:57-58,67-79
The nativity of John. Zacharias' prophecy. ... The birth & circumcision of John (Luke 1:57-80)
Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopedia/Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible, KJV Topical Edition Bible, Vine's Expository Dictionary of O.T. 7 N.T. Words & Zondervan's Bible Commentary
The Sunday School Lesson is shared from Luke 1:57-58, 67-79 (Background Scripture: Luke 1:57-80; Devotional Reading: Luke 1:59-66) for 12/15/2013.
Circumcise ... Genesis/Bereshith 17:1 cut foreskin ... Philippians 3:5 circumcise the 8th day.
15th year - #15 ... Luke 3:1, where Luke dates the reign of Tiberas from the period of his rule with Augustus.
Tiberius, the Roman emperor.
Pilate, Pontius, governor of Judea.
Herod, reproved by John the Baptist, imprisons him.
Trachonitis, a region east of Jordan; one of the Roman provinces into which it was divided.
Annas, Grecized form of 'Hanan,; high priest.
Jordan (stream), important river of Palestine/Then - Holy Land/Now is the Jordan. Modern name of the river is 'Esh Sheriah,; "the watering-place." John baptizes there.
Baptism of John (Luke 3)
Baptism of Repentance (Luke 3:3) ... Blood shed for Remission of sins (Matthew 26:28)
Esaias/Isaiah (the salvation of Jehovah), prophet.
Publicans (some believe in Jesus/Yeshua) . By a decree of Caesar the taxes of Judea were levied by publicans in Judea & paid directly to the national government, the officials being appointed by the provincial officers.
Soliders, admonition to (Luke 3:14); demanded, And what shall we do? (Luke 3:14).
Dove, an emblem of the Holy Spirit, of peace, purity, & affection. (Holy Spirit in form of - descending like a dove).
Holy Ghost (Luke 3:16), baptize with Holy Ghost.
Prophecy, God author of; gift of Christ; of Holy Ghost; how to be received; false - how tested (Scriptures from Old & New Testament)
Prophesy, we prophesy in part (I Corinthians 13:9).
Promises: (Luke 1:71,74) The Lord's Love & Care for HIS Children; (Luke 1:77) Pardon for Sins & Iniquities.
Luke 1:57-58,67-79
Verses 57,58
Verse 57 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Forerunner; John's Birth, Early Life, & Ministry ... Miracles; Supernatural Bodily Gifts & Deprivations; Gift of Children
Verse 58 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Forerunner; John's Birth, Early Life, & Ministry
(Luke 1:59-66 ... Reference Scriptures in Sunday School Book)
Christian Books of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ birth, early life and Ministry
Verses 67-71
Verse 67 ... Mediums & Methods of Revelation; The Qualifications Of A Prophet; He Must Be Inspired
Verses 68,69,70 ... Duties to God; Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving for Christ & HIS Salvation
(Psalm 18:2; 89:24; 132:17; 148:14)
Writing Table, Desk, Journals, Composition Books, Copier Paper, Laser Copier Paper, Paper Supplies, Office Supplies, Labtop, Tablet, iPad, iPod, Cellphones,
Verses 72-79
Verses 72,73 ... Jesus Christ; Prophecies Concerning Christ; Descent
Verses 74,75 ... Duties To God; Prayer; Objects of Prayer, Deliverance from Enemies
Verse 76 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Ministry; Christ's Reception by Men, Regarded as a Prophet ... Man Redeemed; Repentance; Nature of True Repentance, An Apprehension of God's Mercy in Christ
Verse 77 ... Man Redeemed; Blessedness of The New Life; Assurance of the Divine Favour ... Man Redeemed; Repentance; Nature of True Repentance, An Apprehension of God's Mercy in Christ
Verse 78 ... Jesus Christ; Figurative Characters Of Christ; The Light of the World ... Man Redeemed; Repentance; Nature of True Repentance, An Apprehension of God's Mercy in Christ
Verse 79 ... Jesus Christ; Figurative Characters Of Christ; The Light of the World
(Genesis 15:13,18; Exodus 7:1; Malachi 4:2; Luke 1:46-56)
Monday - December 9, 2013 - What Will This Child Become? - Luke 1:59-66
The nativity of John ... The birth & circumcision of John (Luke 1:57-80)
Tuesday - December 10, 2013 - John's Call to Repentance - Luke 3:1-6
John's preaching & baptism (Luke 3:1-14) ... The Ministry of John (Luke 3:1-20)
Wednesday - December 11, 2013 - What, Then, Should We Do? - Luke 3:7-14
Thursday - December 12, 2013 - One More Powerful than John - Luke 3:15-20
John's testimony of Christ.
Friday - December 13, 2013 - The Baptizer of Jesus - Matthew 3:13-17
Christ baptized by John in Jordan ... The Baptism of Jesus.
Saturday - December 14, 2013 - A Prophet & More - Luke 7:18-27
Christ raiseth from death the widow's son at Nain; answereth John's messengers with the declaration of HIS miracles: testifieth to the people what opinion HE held of John (Luke 7:11-29) ... The enquiry of John the Baptist (Luke 7:18-35)
Sunday - December 15, 2013 - A Prophet of the Most High - Luke 1:57-58,67-79
The nativity of John. Zacharias' prophecy. ... The birth & circumcision of John (Luke 1:57-80)
Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopedia/Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible, KJV Topical Edition Bible, Vine's Expository Dictionary of O.T. 7 N.T. Words & Zondervan's Bible Commentary
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