The Cincinnati Church

Concerning the Lord's Supper

The sixth and final message in the series entitled "The Whole Armor of God" preached by Pastor Tim Boffey of the Cincinnati Church.

A Faithful Saying

MODEST APPAREL (1 Ti.2:9-10)

I. A Biblical ministry is characterized by a balanced emphasis on grace and practical holiness.
2 Ti.2:19.
A. "All holiness" leaves the soul overburdened and without relief or hope.
B. "All grace" leaves the soul without conviction or defined direction.

II. It should be obvious to any reasonable person that we are living in a society that is in an increasing
state of undress.

Pastor Boffey focuses on the fact that God is our Father and he loves his children with a perfect love.

It Begins At Home (Part 2)

This is the ninth message in the series "It Begins At Home."

Pastor Boffey demonstrates from the scriptures that Christmas does not honor God and is not pleasing to him. He shows the pagan origin of many of the traditions that accompany this season.

It is customary for many people to reflect upon their lives at the start of a new year and make resolutions to improve themselves. In this message Pastor Boffey encourages saints to make resolutions, but also provides some cautionary guidelines from scripture regarding the kinds of resolutions we ought to make and the significance of making them.

Psalm 130 directs saints towards the true hope of God's Israel, which is redemption from ALL iniquities. This psalm somewhat parallels the converion experience of many saints: deeply burdened by sins they cry unto God; they realize the absolute holiness of God which condemns sinners; they are relieved by the knowledge of God's mercy and forgiveness which prompts them to serve Him with godly fear; they trust in the promises of his word and patiently long for him; their hope is in God, his mercies and his redemption, not in themselves.

Sergeant Chad Wagner outlines some biblical principles that he's learned while deployed in Iraq in the U.S. Army. He shows from the scriptures how that God is not against war, he is the same today as he ever has been, and he does not condemn soldiers. He also shares many principles that the Lord has taught him during his deployment, including the importance of authority and submission thereto.

Pastor Boffey extemporaneously addresses the insignificance of large numbers in determining truth and shows how God tempers his people lest they should be exhalted above measure.

Pastor Boffey expounds on Romans 4:5, explaining a common misunderstanding of this verse.

The topic of signs and wonders, or miracles, is a hotly debated issue in our day. The association between miracles and religious faith has been strong throughout all history. This is not only true of Christianity, but of all world religions. Extra-revelatory knowledge or supernatural gifts are accepted as being of divine origin and are promoted as proof of the validity of a particular theology or leader.

Amongst professing Christendom, one group in particular has always claimed divine sanction in the area of the supernatural, i.e., the Roman Catholics. Rome has for centuries claimed that the Pope is the

Renew: "To make new, or as new, again; to restore to the same condition as when new, young or fresh."

Wait on (or upon): "To observe, watch; to fix one's eyes upon, gaze at. In Bible phrases, to place one's hope in God."

I. For the person whose hope, trust or confidence is in God, there is a promise of reinvigoration in the face of adversity or weakness. ISA 40:28-31.
A. The man of faith accepts that the Lord is his strength. PSA 6:2 c/w PSA 28:7.
B. The man of flesh looks to flesh for strength and so invites a curse. JER 17:5-6.

II. Adversity can enervate or energize, depending on one's trust. NUM 13:32-33; NUM 14:6-8.

This message deals with the nature of the true Israel and hence the true gospel according to scripture and shows how the word of God itself exposes the falsehood of some of the major prevailing doctrines in our day including premillenial dispensationalism, zionism, freewillism and others.

A Song of Degrees

1. Degree: "A step in an ascent or descent."

2. We find in the composition of Psalms 120-134 what is called an ascent: a preceding word is repeated and then rises to something further.

Verse 1

1. Distress: "Strain, stress, pressure."

2. The Psalmist looks up from his stress to the LORD.

3. The prayer of this Psalm is assured of an answer.

4. Prayers to other than the LORD have no such assurance of an answer. 1KI 18:29.

Verse 2

1. This Psalm reflects the desire of a renewed heart. PRO 13:5; PSA 119:163; PSA 119:29.

2. Deceive: "To ensnare; to take unawares by craft or guile; to overcome, overreach, or get the better

I.  The members of the church are declared to be one in Christ. 1CO 10:17; GAL 3:27-28.
 A.  The Corinthians were declared to be one in Christ even though in practice they    were quite divided. 1CO 3:3; 1CO 11:18.
 B.  The Spirit of God joins baptized believers into one body. 1CO 12:12-13.
 C.  The members of the church have the things listed in EPH 4:4-6 in common.     These things unite them.

LIVING THE GOOD LIFE (1 PETER 3:10-13)
I.  Good days do not mean an absence of tribulation. JOH 16:33; ROM 8:18-23.
II.  Good days result from good behavior. 1PE 3:10-13.
III. Ungodliness clearly can have direct negative physical consequences.
 PRO 23:29-30; ROM 1:27.
IV.  Sin can also generate emotional problems which produce their own health issues. 
      PSA 32:3-5; PSA 38:1-10.
 A.  A broken spirit is a weakening agency. PRO 15:13; PRO 17:22; PRO 18:14.

I. These verses emphasize the need for saints to be characterized by the bearing of (spiritual) fruit.

A. The ordinance FOR the first Adam (and his seed) was one of natural fruitfulness to subdue the earth. GEN 1:28; GEN 9:1; GEN 9:7.

B. The ordinance FROM the Last Adam (to His seed) is one of spiritual fruitfulness to subdue the flesh. ROM 6:22.

C. The fruit of the Spirit are such things as mentioned in GAL 5:22-24.

D. NOTE: Root precedes fruit! MAT 7:17-19.

II. JOH 15:1. Christ identifies Himself as the true vine.

A. It is Him to Whom men must be attached to have life, not natural Israel. JOH 5:26 c/w JOH 14:6; GAL 3:28-29.

BEARING FRUIT (JOHN 15:1-8)

I. These verses emphasize the need for saints to be characterized by the bearing of (spiritual) fruit.
A. The ordinance FOR the first Adam (and his seed) was one of natural fruitfulness to subdue the earth. GEN 1:28; GEN 9:1; GEN 9:7.
B. The ordinance FROM the Last Adam (to His seed) is one of spiritual fruitfulness to subdue the flesh. ROM 6:22.
C. The fruit of the Spirit are such things as mentioned in GAL 5:22-24.
D. NOTE: Root precedes fruit! MAT 7:17-19.

II. JOH 15:1. Christ identifies Himself as the true vine.
A. It is Him to Whom men must be attached to have life, not natural Israel. JOH 5:26 c/w JOH 14:6; GAL 3:28-29.

BEARING FRUIT (JOHN 15:1-8) I. These verses emphasize the need for saints to be characterized by the bearing of (spiritual) fruit. A. The ordinance FOR the first Adam (and his seed) was one of natural fruitfulness to subdue the earth. GEN 1:28; GEN 9:1; GEN 9:7. B. The ordinance FROM the Last Adam (to His seed) is one of spiritual fruitfulness to subdue the flesh. ROM 6:22. C. The fruit of the Spirit are such things as mentioned in GAL 5:22-24. D. NOTE: Root precedes fruit! MAT 7:17-19. II. JOH 15:1. Christ identifies Himself as the true vine. A. It is Him to Whom men must be attached to have life, not natural Israel.

This is part one of a series of messages from the book of Nehemiah.

STEDFAST AND STABLISHED (COL 2:5-7) I. Consider the definitions of these and related terms. A. Stedfast: "Fixed or secure in position. Of a person, esp. a soldier in battle: Maintaining his ground. Of persons: Unshaken, immovable in faith, resolution, friendship, etc. Also said of belief, purpose, or affection." See RUT 1:18; 1CO 7:37. B. Stablish: "To place or set (a material thing) firmly in position; to station (a person) in a place. To set (a person, etc.) permanently in an office, dignity, or condition." See PSA 93:1. C. Establish: "To render stable or firm.

THE END OF THE COMMANDMENT
(1 Timothy 1:5-11)
A.  In these verses, Paul advises of the relevance of the Law of God to the Christian.
      1. Paul had been given a commandment to preach God's word. 
            1TI 1:1 c/w TIT 1:3.
      2. The end or sum of the word of God is here considered. 
B.  When all is said and done, the preaching and receiving of God's word should come  to a particular conclusion. "Now the end of the commandment is:"

I. Philosophical Arguments for the Existence of God.
      A. The Argument from Motion.
            1. Anything that is moved is moved by some other thing.
            2. To move is nothing else but drawing something from potentiality to     actuality.
            3. Nothing can be brought from potentiality into actuality except by     something that is itself in actuality.

BETTER PROMISES (Hebrews 8:6)
I.  The new covenant is here declared to be superior to the old covenant by virtue of its
 establishment upon on better promises. HEB 8:6.
II.  Some promises of God are conditioned upon the performance of the people with  whom He makes them. If the condition be not met, God may break His promise.
      A. The old covenant was based on this type of promise: one which required the   faith and obedience of its intended recipients. 

THE AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY?
Accountable: "Liable to be called to account, or to answer for responsibilities or conduct; answerable, responsible."
I.  Some affirm a doctrine called the "age of accountability."
 A.  This doctrine is designed to give a comforting explanation about the final    state of young children who die, particularly those who die without the    gospel. 
            1. It is not based on Scripture, but the attitude of ISA 30:10.

Note: These are the study notes for the full series in Nehemiah so far (not just part three).

I.  Believers have a ministry of building.
 A.  They are commanded to build themselves up on their most holy faith. 
            JUDE 1:20.
 B.  To edify means to build up.
  1.  Ministers are to edify the body of Christ. EPH 4:11-12.
  2.  Church members are to edify one another. 1TH 5:11.

I.  The covenantal nature of marriage.
 A.  Two people are so bound as to be considered one. MAT 19:4-6.
 B.  No other is to be looked upon or thought upon as the object of marital love.    JOB 31:1 c/w GEN 20:16.
 C.  A spouse is deemed such by covenant or vow. MAL 2:14.
 D.  Husband and wife are bound together in marriage. ROM 7:1-3.
 E.  Marriage is a contract, vow, or covenant between a man and a woman. Both   are bound by the law of God to be faithful to the contract and society is    bound to respect that contract. EXO 20:14, 17; JOB 31:9-12.

Nehemiah 4
 
vs.1-5.  Persecution was turned over to God in prayer.
          A.      Frustrated by the determination and success of God's people, the enemy tried to stir up trouble.  c/w ACT 4:16-17; 13:49-50; 14:1-2, 19.

I.  The Holy Spirit (or Spirit of God) is also called the Holy Ghost.
 MAT 3:16 c/w LUK 3:22.
II.  The Spirit has personality; hence, He is not just a force.
 1CO 2:10-11; ROM 8:26-27; 1TI 4:1; JOH 14:16-17.
III.  The Holy Spirit is declared Deity. 
      ACT 5:3-4; ISA 6:5, 8-10 c/w ACT 28:25-27.
IV.  Consider the diverse operations of the Spirit. 1CO 12:4-6; REV 1:4.
 A.  The Spirit takes part in creation. GEN 1:2; JOB 26:13; 33:4.

I.  It is a godly duty to financially support the minister of God. 1CO 9:7-14.
      A. Benefactors of spiritual things are properly rewarded with carnal things by
            the beneficiaries. ROM 15:27 c/w LUK 8:2-3.
 B.  Special consideration should be given to able elders whose life's work is in    the word of God. 1TI 5:17; GAL 6:6.
            1. Communicate: "To give to another as a partaker; to give a share of..."

2 PETER 1:16-18 -- THE MAJESTY OF JESUS

A. Peter here defends the basis of the faith he declares. "We have not followed cunningly devised fables...." (v.16).

1. Fable: "A fictitious narrative or statement; a story not founded on fact. b. esp. A fictitious story relating to supernatural or extraordinary persons or incidents, and more or less current in popular belief; a myth or legend."

2. Mark the various warnings in Scripture about fables.

1TI 1:4; 4:7; 2TI 4:4; TIT 1:14.

3. The Christian faith is unlike the mystery religions which presume to teach morals and principles based on fables.

IV. The internal Biblical witness of four gospel accounts and only four: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, will be considered in this chapter. As has been shown thoroughly in prior chapters of this study, the Bible's supernatural authorship (God wrote it) is plainly evident from it's external and internal harmony and consistency. That is, within the 66 books of the Bible there are no proven errors of science, logic, history, mathematics, etc. and no internal contradictions. This chapter will show that the internal Biblical evidence supports the inclusion of four gospel accounts among it's 66 books. Not less than four, and not more than four. Exactly four gospel accounts.

A MORE SURE WORD (2 Peter 1:19-21) 
A.  Not only did Peter experience a superior mountain encounter with the Almighty  than did Israel in Moses' day (vs.16-18), he says of the apostles, "we have ALSO a  more sure word of prophecy...."  v.19.
B.  In these verses, Peter sets the inferior glory of the O.T. revelation over against the  superior glory of the N.T. revelation given to the apostles.

JUDGE NOT.... (MATTHEW 7:1-5)
A. In this portion of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives instruction concerning judgment.
1. Judge: "To form an opinion about; to pronounce an opinion upon, to criticize; esp. to pronounce an adverse opinion upon, to condemn." See LUK 6:37.
2. This portion of Scripture is often wrested to mean that it is never proper to judge (criticize, condemn) others' belief system, practice or sometimes even conduct.
3. If the Lord Jesus is here teaching that critical judgment is always wrong, it would be impossible to put His teaching into practice.

Nehemiah 6
vs.1-9. The enemies here made repeated attempts to draw Nehemiah from the work but Nehemiah yielded not to temptation and thus avoided the trap that the enemies set  for him.
      A.  The enemies were desperate to do something before it was too late to stop the   work of God, and so identified with the devil. NEH 6:1-2 c/w REV 12:12.
      B. Satan is always devising means to take a man of God from his work, but good soldiers are wary of distracting entanglements. 2TI 2:4.

CHRIST, OUR GREATER TABERNACLE  (Hebrews 9) 
I.  As central as the religious system of the Law was to Israel, Paul nevertheless  emphasizes its shortcomings and how that it was only typical of the reality of Christ  and His redemptive work.  HEB 10:1-4, 11; 8:1-5. 
II.  HEB 9:1-7.  Paul describes the layout and order of the O.T. tabernacle/service.

HAIR
I.  God intends that there be distinctions between the sexes and those distinctions are  not to be confused. They extend to:
 A.  Apparel. DEU 22:5.
 B.  Sexual relations. LEV 18:22; ROM 1:27.
 C.  Authority. 1CO 11:7-10; EPH 5:22-24; 1TIM 2:12.
 D.  Mannerisms. 1CO 6:9.
            1. Effeminate: Of persons: That has become like a woman: a. Womanish, unmanly, enervated, feeble; self-indulgent, voluptuous; unbecomingly delicate or over-refined.

          THE POWER OF GOD UNTO SALVATION (Romans 1:16-17)
 
Power:  "The ABILITY to do or effect something or anything, or to act upon a person or thing."
 
I.          The word "gospel" means good tidings.  ISA 61:1 c/w LUK 4:18.

The coming of the Messiah was prophesied throughout the Old Testament.  John Kishishian traces the promise of the Messiah through the scriptures beginning in Genesis, showing how God revealed more and more information about the Messiah over time.  The prophets foretold of the coming King who would reign on the throne of David forever who would be God himself.

A BIBLICAL PRIMER ON WEALTH                            
I.  How you handle your wealth reveals a lot about your character.  LUK 16:10-11.
 A.  Do not set your heart on wealth, nor trust in uncertain riches.

A BIBLICAL PRIMER ON WEALTH

I. How you handle your wealth reveals a lot about your character. LUK 16:10-11.

A. Do not set your heart on wealth, nor trust in uncertain riches.

PSA 62:10; 1TI 6:5-10, 17.

B. MAT 6:19-21. What one values most is where his heart will be. Examine yourself in the light of the following passages:

1. PSA 4:6-7. What brings you the greatest joy?

2. PSA 84:10; 137:6. How highly do you value God's house?

3. PSA 119:72. Do you esteem God's law above your wealth?

4. PRO 18:10-11. What is your defence?

A BIBLICAL PRIMER ON WEALTH

I. How you handle your wealth reveals a lot about your character. LUK 16:10-11.

A. Do not set your heart on wealth, nor trust in uncertain riches.

PSA 62:10; 1TI 6:5-10, 17.

B. MAT 6:19-21. What one values most is where his heart will be. Examine yourself in the light of the following passages:

1. PSA 4:6-7. What brings you the greatest joy?

2. PSA 84:10; 137:6. How highly do you value God's house?

3. PSA 119:72. Do you esteem God's law above your wealth?

4. PRO 18:10-11. What is your defence?

Nehemiah 8 
vs.1-12.  The people here attended to the reading and exposition of the law of Moses.
      A. There was congregational unity in the matter:  they "...gathered themselves together as one man..." (v.1).  c/w PHIL 1:27; 1CO 1:10.      1. Their cooperation and unity of purpose in the building of the wall carried over into spiritual areas.  Good character rightly manifests itself    in all facets of life.

BASICS OF BIBLE INTERPRETATION
 
I.          NEH 8:7-8, 12 sets forth the basic principles of Bible interpretation.
            A.        The method the Levites employed caused the people to understand the law.

1.  In order to resist the devil, we must first deny self and submit self to God.   
      MAT 16:24; JAM 4:5-7.
      A. Deny:  "(To say 'no' to the claims of)  To refuse to recognize or acknowledge   (a person or thing) as having a certain character or certain claims; to disown,
            disavow, repudiate, renounce."

WHEN FAITH FOILED FIRE (Daniel 3)

v.1.

A. Nebuchadnezzar had just been shown a vision of a great image, in which he and his kingdom were depicted by a head of gold. DAN 2:32, 38.

B. As if that were a cue, he here erected a monstrous golden image of worship.

C. Ironically, the vision he had seen spoke of the overthrow of idol empires.

D. Consider the vain responses and conclusions carnal men arrive at from superficial exposure to true religion. ACT 8:18-20; 19:11-16.

E. It was the nature of demigods to erect images of themselves for worship since the belief in divine political authority was the cement of the system. In pagan Rome,

PUTTING ON CHRIST (Galatians 3:27)

I. Scripture clearly affirms that the eternal salvation of sinners is entirely of God, independent of the will and work of man. This is true grace.

ROM 5:19; 9:15-16; 2TIM 1:9; TIT 3:5; 1PE 5:10-12.

II. Grace, however, demands that the child of God should pursue personal holiness and righteousness in practice. TIT 2:11-13.

THE MYSTERY OF GODLINESS (1 Timothy 3:16)

1. 1TI 3:16 And without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness: God was

manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the

Gentiles, received up into glory.

A. Paul is here setting forth the essence of Christian religion which sets it apart

from all other religious systems or philosophies: God became man.

B. All false systems ultimately teach that man becomes God through resolve, ritual, knowledge or works. Consider:

Nehemiah 10

vs.1-31.  The people in accord with their leaders covenanted to obey the law of God.
A.	The leaders (Nehemiah being first mentioned, v.1) set the tone and example for the people by sealing this covenant.  
		1.	Church teachers must also be church leaders and examples.
			1PE 5:3 c/w 1TI 4:12.
2.	Forwardness in church leaders inspires confidence and godly conduct in church members.  PHIL 1:12-14.
		3.	Both leaders and people bound themselves to the same law.  There was 
			not a different standard for leaders than there was for the people.  
 

THE HEART AND EMOTIONS

1.	The heart of man is by nature corrupt and evil.  GEN 6:5; 8:21; ECC 9:3.
2.	It is deceivable, deceitful and desperately wicked.  ISA 44:20; JER 17:9.
3.	It is a fool that trusts his heart over against wisdom.  PRO 28:26.
4.	heart -  As the seat of feeling, understanding, and thought. = MIND, in the widest
	sense, including the function of feeling, volition, and intellect.  The seat of one's 
	inmost thoughts and secret feelings; one's inmost being; the depths of the soul; the
	soul, the spirit.
 

Peace- I. 1. Freedom from, or cessation of, war or hostilities; that condition of a nation or community in which it is not at war with another.
4. Freedom from quarrels or dissention between individuals; a state of friendliness, concord, amity (Eph 4:3).
4b. trans. An author or maintainer of concord (Eph 2:14).
5. Freedom form mental or spiritual disturbance or conflict arising from passion, sense of guilt, etc.; peace of mind, soul, or conscience (Phi 4:7).

I. The origin if true peace.
1. Our God is the God of peace (Rom 15:33; 16:20).

THE END OF FAITH WITHOUT SIGHT (1 Peter 1:8-12)

v.8.
A. Believers do not now see Christ in this world. 2CO 5:7.
1. Note the verb tenses: "having not seen..." and "now ye see him not."
a. These believers had never personally seen Christ.
b. They would not have been of those whom Peter elsewhere described as
"these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us" (ACT 1:21).
c. Paul said, "And last of all he was seen of me also..." (1CO 15:8).
c/w ACT 22:14; 26:16.

Nehemiah 11

vs.1-19. These verses set forth a lottery for the inhabiting of Jerusalem and a honorable
record of those who did so.
A. It was noted (v.1) that "...the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem."
1. This was appropriate since God had ordained thrones of judgment to be
set in Jerusalem. PSA 122:5.
2. The "holy city" on earth in the N.T. is the gospel church and it is likewise the place where the rulers of the people of God should dwell.
a. N.T. rule is entrusted to the ministry. HEB 13:7.
b. The pastorate is a local church office. 1CO 12:28.

THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS (Matthew 25:1-13)

I. Like the statements of Christ which precede it, the parable of the ten virgins teaches us to watch and be ready for Christ's coming which will catch the foolish unawares and undo them. MAT 24:42-51.
A. This is another parable describing the nature of the kingdom of heaven, the church. The bridegroom is obviously Christ. MAT 9:15.
B. In the church there is a mixture of wise and foolish to be divided at the coming of Christ.

BUT

I. All men are infected with Adam's sin. ROM 5:12; 3:9, 23.
A. All are by nature spiritually dead and under God's wrath against sin.
EPH 2:1-3; GEN 8:21; PSA 51:5.
B. All are by nature worthless before God's holy law:
1. individually. PSA 39:5.
2. collectively. ISA 40:17; ROM 3:9.

II. Any recovery scheme which hinges on man's resolve or action is futile.
A. Perhaps if his good works outweigh his bad works on God's scale, man can recover himself from condemnation. BUT, ISA 64:6; ROM 3:10.

THE UNRULY EVIL

I. Man's tongue is his glory. PSA 30:12; 16:8-9 c/w ACT 2:25-26.
A. Man is distinguished from the brute creation by his faculty of diverse and complex oral communication.
1. Man has the capacity to think concretely and abstractly and to communicate both orally to others.
2. When was the last time anyone heard a chimpanzee explain a
reasoned process to his neighbor or paint a touching word picture of
his love for his mate or tell a fairy tale?

In celebration of the eighth year anniversary of the Cincinnati Church, we invited Pastor Conrad Jarrell of the Las Vegas Church to visit. It was only fitting that he should be invited since he was one of the ministers involved in the evangelism that resulted in the establishment of this church.

Pastor Jarrell presents an overview of the manuscript evidence for the authenticity of the King James Bible and its underlying text, the Hebrew Masoretic and the Greek Textus Receptus. Powerful biblical evidence is presented for the preservation of God's word through these lines of text.

Pastor Jarrell discusses six laws governing the world system and the powers behind them and how Christians can and should live in the midst of it all.

THE OLIVET DISCOURSE

A. The Olivet Discourse treats of two separate events.
1. The time of one event (the destruction of the temple and great tribulation in Judea) could be known and thus escape was possible.
2. The time of the other event (the coming of Christ and the end of the world) would be unknown and inescapable, thus demanding continual vigilance.
3. These two events are separated by a period referred to in LUK 21:24 as "...the times of the Gentiles..."
4. This is one place where Dr. Scofield neglected to find a gap.

This is the conclusion of the two part message on the Olivet Discourse. The outline for this message can be found attached to part one.

SEPARATION AND WITHDRAWAL

I. Separation from acquaintances whose conversation or doctrine opposes Scripture is not optional.
A. There is a moral aspect to this. 1PE 4:1-4.
B. There is a doctrinal/theological aspect to this.
ROM 16:17; 2TH 3:6, 14-15; 1TI 6:3-5; 2TI 3:5.

II. The gospel calls God's people from diverse errors to singularity of purpose and unity of belief. MAR 1:15; ACT 17:30; 2CO 10:3-5.
A. No project or program accomplishes much where there are internal opposing forces at work. AMO 3:3; MAT 12:25.

THE FIRST DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM

I. The cup of Judah's iniquity was full. They had disregarded the conditions of the covenant which God had given them for the possession of the land. They had neglected His warnings which had come via His lesser judgments and the rebukes of the prophets. They had gone too far and there was now no remedy from the judgment which would befall them. 2CH 36:14-16.

A. Where God makes a conditional promise, He reserves the right to break His part of the agreement if the other party defaults from their obligations. NUM 14:30-34.

THE CHRISTIAN'S RELATIONSHIP TO MOSES' LAW

I. The question is sometimes asked, "How much of the Old Testament (O.T.) is still binding upon Christians today?"
A. Is all of the O.T. still binding?
B. Is any of the O.T. still binding?
C. Is everything not specifically excluded in the New Testament (N.T.) still binding?
D. Is only that portion of the O.T. which is specifically identified as N.T. law still in effect?

II. When we speak of "the Old Testament," we sometimes call all of the 39 books by
that name.

THE FIRST DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM

I. The cup of Judah's iniquity was full. They had disregarded the conditions of the covenant which God had given them for the possession of the land. They had neglected His warnings which had come via His lesser judgments and the rebukes of the prophets. They had gone too far and there was now no remedy from the judgment which would befall them. 2CH 36:14-16.

A. Where God makes a conditional promise, He reserves the right to break His part of the agreement if the other party defaults from their obligations. NUM 14:30-34.

Some of the men of the Cincinnati Church presented meditations while Pastor Boffey was ministering to the saints in Bristol.

Chad exhorts us to read our Bible every day like we eat food every day, for, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God." (Lk.4:4)

SPARKS IN THE HOME

I. Married couples may expect to undergo trying times in their relationships.
1CO 7:28.
A. Trials that come against a couple from outside sources tend to bring the
couple closer together.
B. It is the trial that develops in the battle of wills within the marriage that
drives couples apart.

II. Marital conflict can be a useful tool in maintaining mutual respect and enforcing mutual accountability. PRO 27:17.
A. Virtually noone respects a pushover.

SPARKS IN THE HOME

I. Married couples may expect to undergo trying times in their relationships.
1CO 7:28.
A. Trials that come against a couple from outside sources tend to bring the
couple closer together.
B. It is the trial that develops in the battle of wills within the marriage that
drives couples apart.

II. Marital conflict can be a useful tool in maintaining mutual respect and enforcing mutual accountability. PRO 27:17.
A. Virtually noone respects a pushover.

TOGETHERNESS

I. God has ordained that men be in company with others.
A. Before sin's entrance, God saw that it was not good for man to be alone.
GEN 2:18.
B. God has thus ordained families, nations, friend and churches.
C. The locusts are commended for their wisdom in going forth by bands.
PRO 30:27.
D. Jesus sent His disciples out by twos. MAR 6:7.
E. Paul emphasized the importance to him of his companions.
ROM 16:1-4, 6, 9; PHIL 2:25; COL 4:11; 2TI 1:16; PHM 1:20.
F. Mark the four benefits of togetherness taught in ECC 4:7-12.

Nehemiah 12

vs.1-26. Record is here given of the priests and the Levites.
A. The Spirit is careful to note not only the number but the names of the
righteous who put their hand to the work of God. c/w ROM 16:3-15.
1. God knows the number of His saints (REV 7:9) but is pleased to know us also intimately by names which He carefully has recorded in a book.
JOH 10:3 c/w PHIL 4:3.
2. A good name gotten by good character is worth noting.
PRO 22:1; PSA 112:6 c/w PRO 10:7.
B. There were diverse offices of the Levites. vs.24-25.

TOGETHERNESS

I. God has ordained that men be in company with others.
A. Before sin's entrance, God saw that it was not good for man to be alone.
GEN 2:18.
B. God has thus ordained families, nations, friend and churches.
C. The locusts are commended for their wisdom in going forth by bands.
PRO 30:27.
D. Jesus sent His disciples out by twos. MAR 6:7.
E. Paul emphasized the importance to him of his companions.
ROM 16:1-4, 6, 9; PHIL 2:25; COL 4:11; 2TI 1:16; PHM 1:20.
F. Mark the four benefits of togetherness taught in ECC 4:7-12.

Pastor Boffey delivered an extemporaneous message on Romans chapter nine, showing from the Scriptures the sovereign grace of God in his election of a people for his name.

FRIENDS OR LOVERS?
(Our Relationship to the Mammon of Unrighteousness)

I. The Lord Jesus Christ instructed His disciples about a necessary balance of
faithfulness in both righteous things and unrighteous things. LUK 16:1-13.

II. Some have interpretted Christ's lesson from the unjust steward as a license for questionable or shady business dealings where practicality or profit may override
principle.

Nehemiah 13

vs.1-3. The mixed multitude was separated from the people in compliance with the law read on that day.
A. This is the essence of true revival and rebuilding: a submissive return to the
precepts and commandments of the word of God. REV 2:5; 1CO 11:1-2.
1. There is no peace where the order of the law is abandoned.
2CH 15:3-5 ct/w PHIL 4:9.
2. Is the church in disrepair or disorder and wondering how to make sense
of its own confusion? Go back to the Scripture and obey it.

WHAT THE GOSPEL IS FOR

I. Scripture shows that "gospel" means "glad tidings" or "good news."
ISA 61:1 c/w LUK 4:18-19; ISA 52:7 c/w ROM 10:15.
A. The word "tidings" in ISA 61:1 and ISA 52:7 is from the Hebrew "basar" (SRN #1319), which means "to bear news, bear tidings, publish, preach, show forth."
B. Therefore the gospel is the glad tidings or good news of something. It is the declaration of some fact or event that should be a cause for rejoicing. It is not the thing itself.
C. The substance of the gospel/glad tidings/good news is that Jesus Christ

THE RESURRECTION

I. Physical death and the grave are, to the natural eye, the culmination of the wages of sin.
ROM 6:23.
A. This is the appointment that Adam made for every man. 1CO 15:21-22 c/w HEB 9:27.
B. This is man's home. JOB 17:13; ECC 12:5.
C. It is the last enemy that shall be destroyed. 1CO 15:26.

II. Mind the consistency of Biblical truth. Death by sin was realized in three distinct stages and the remedial saving calls were accordingly ordered in three stages.
A. First, man died spiritually. GEN 2:17; EPH 2:1.

THE RESURRECTION

I. Physical death and the grave are, to the natural eye, the culmination of the wages of sin.
ROM 6:23.
A. This is the appointment that Adam made for every man. 1CO 15:21-22 c/w HEB 9:27.
B. This is man's home. JOB 17:13; ECC 12:5.
C. It is the last enemy that shall be destroyed. 1CO 15:26.

II. Mind the consistency of Biblical truth. Death by sin was realized in three distinct stages and the remedial saving calls were accordingly ordered in three stages.
A. First, man died spiritually. GEN 2:17; EPH 2:1.

PSALM 41

1. This is a psalm of David, the "sweet psalmist of Israel" (2SA 23:1).
2. As with other psalms, there is a prophetic perspective that applies to Jesus Christ.
v.9 c/w JOH 13:18; PSA 40:6-8 c/w HEB 10:5-7.
A. Some things in such psalms may apply to the psalmist only. v.4.
B. Some things in such psalms may apply to Christ only.
PSA 16:8-11 c/w ACT 2:25-31.
C. Some things in such psalms may apply to both the psalmist and Christ.
v.9 c/w 2SA 15:12; JOH 13:18; MAT 26:50.
D. The troubles and triumphs of both the psalmist (immediately) and Christ

2 TIMOTHY

1. This is the Apostle Paul's second epistle to Timothy, his "son" in conversion and
ordination.
A. Paul had begotten Timothy unto his (Paul's) ways in Christ.
ACT 16:1-3 c/w 1CO 4:14-17.
B. Paul had ordained Timothy into the office of the ministry. 2TI 1:6.
C. Paul had charged Timothy with the oversight of the church at Ephesus.
1TI 1:3.
D. This epistle follows up on the fatherly guidance and order of the first epistle
relative to ministerial rule in the church. 1TI 3:14-15.
E. This epistle was also Paul's farewell address. 2TI 4:6.

EDUCATION

I. Education: "The systematic instruction, schooling or training system given to the
young in preparation for the work of life; by extension, similar instruction or
training obtained in adult age. Also, the whole course of scholastic instruction which
a person has received."

II. This study is relevant to disciples of Christ.
A. Disciple: "One who follows or attends upon another for the purpose of
learning from him; a pupil, scholar." See LUK 14:26-27.
B. Discipleship is a process of education. JOH 8:31-32; MAT 11:28-29.

III. Children need education.

v.5.
1. Timothy possessed an unfeigned faith.
A. Unfeigned: "Not feigned, pretended, or simulated; sincere, genuine, true, real."
B. Timothy's faith was not "form only" (c/w 2TI 3:5), an outward shew of piety
with no basis in the heart. c/w MAR 7:6.
C. Timothy's faith was not devoid of good works. JAM 2:17 c/w TIT 1:15-16.
D. Timothy's faith was not a sham pretext for gaining influence amongst the
saints. ACT 15:5 c/w GAL 2:4.
E. Timothy's faith was obviously based upon conviction of the word of God.
2TI 3:15 c/w ROM 10:17.

v.7.
1. Having exhorted Timothy to stir up the gift of God, Paul points to the resource of the indwelling Holy Spirit to perform this duty. c/w v.14.
2. The spirit of fear generates bondage. ROM 8:15; HEB 2:15.
3. The Spirit of God produces power, which is "the ability to do or effect something or anything, or to act upon a person or thing." ACT 1:8.
A. This power stands in contrast to the spirit of fear.
(1) Fear debilitates a man in that it causes faintness and cowardice.
DEU 20:3, 8; PRO 24:10.

v.8.
1. Because Timothy had the spirit of power and not of fear (v.7), Paul exhorts him "therefore" to not be ashamed of the testimony of the Lord.
A. Testimony: "Personal or documentary evidence or attestation in support of a fact or statement; hence, any form of evidence or proof."
B. Those who saw Jesus Christ gave the personal evidence of Him and His claims. ACT 10:37-43; 1CO 15:5-8; 1JO 1:1-4.
C. The Scriptures are the documentary evidence of Jesus Christ.
REV 19:10; 2PE 1:20-21; JOH 16:13-14; 5:39; 20:30-31.

The second part of the Bible study series on education of children by parents.

v.10.
1. At His appearing, Christ executed that which God planned before the world began.
2. Jesus Christ is designated Saviour; He is the God Who hath saved us. ISA 43:11.
3. Jesus Christ HATH abolished death.
A. He overcame death Himself; it has no power over Him. ROM 6:9.
B. He has removed the sting of death. 1CO 15:55-57.
C. He destroyed him that had the power of death (the devil). HEB 2:14.
4. Immortality is the condition of not being subject to death.

v.12.
1. Paul suffered for the cause of the gospel.
2. Paul's sufferings did not make him ashamed of the gospel. He set a good example
for Timothy in light of the exhortation of v.8.
A. There is cause for shame owing to ignorance of the gospel when its
information is readily available. ACT 2:37-38; 3:17 c/w 1CO 15:34.
B. There is cause for shame owing to lack of study of the gospel for its
defense. 1PE 3:15; 2TI 2:15; HEB 5:12.
C. There is cause for shame when a lack of application of the gospel is manifest
in poor discernment. 1CO 6:1-5; REV 3:17-18.

This is a sermon of various observations from the Scriptures.

A. John's first epistle was written that believers' joy might be full. 1JO 1:3-4.
1. The epistle emphasizes the Person of Christ and true Christian love while giving much warning against deception and apostasy.
2. Jesus equated fulness of joy with abiding in His love, which is keeping His
commandments. JOH 15:10-11.
3. Therefore to be deceived so as to break His commandments or to apostatize from His commandments would be antithetical to full joy.
4. The comprehended reception of the law of God facilitates joy for strength.
NEH 8:8-12.

1. Having dealt with the subject of prayer (vs. 14-15), John gives direction in prayer in reference to the sins of others. vs. 16-17.
2. John treats here of a sin not unto death and a sin that is unto death.
3. By definition, a sin unto death is a sin that results in death whereas a sin not unto death does not result in death.
A. Death is the result of sin, any sin. ROM 6:23; JAM 1:15.
B. In general, then, we all die because of sin.
C. This passage is dealing with death that is visited upon us because of a specific sin.

Communion: "Sharing or holding in common with others; participation; the condition of things so held, community, combination, union."

Fellowship: "Partnership; membership of a society. Participation, sharing (in an action, condition, etc.); 'something in common', community of interest, sentiment, nature, etc."

I. Believers can and should have fellowship with Christ and other believers.
A. Through the Holy Spirit we have fellowship with the Father and with Jesus Christ. 1JO 1:3 c/w JOH 14:16-18, 21-23; PHIL 2:1; 2CO 13:14.

1. This study is primarily for the benefit of single, available adult Christians.
2. Have questions or issues like this crossed your mind?:
A. Am I doomed to life-long single-living and celibacy?
B. Is there a God-ordained special someone for everyone?
C. How do I go about getting a mate?
D. How do I attract a mate?
E. What constitutes godly decorum in pre-marital relationships?
F. Should I have to sacrifice any of my ideals in order to be married?
G. Is marriage even for me?
H. The "pickings" in our church are pretty slim. Where does that leave me?

1. This study is primarily for the benefit of single, available adult Christians.
2. Have questions or issues like this crossed your mind?:
A. Am I doomed to life-long single-living and celibacy?
B. Is there a God-ordained special someone for everyone?
C. How do I go about getting a mate?
D. How do I attract a mate?
E. What constitutes godly decorum in pre-marital relationships?
F. Should I have to sacrifice any of my ideals in order to be married?
G. Is marriage even for me?
H. The "pickings" in our church are pretty slim. Where does that leave me?

1. This study is primarily for the benefit of single, available adult Christians.
2. Have questions or issues like this crossed your mind?:
A. Am I doomed to life-long single-living and celibacy?
B. Is there a God-ordained special someone for everyone?
C. How do I go about getting a mate?
D. How do I attract a mate?
E. What constitutes godly decorum in pre-marital relationships?
F. Should I have to sacrifice any of my ideals in order to be married?
G. Is marriage even for me?
H. The "pickings" in our church are pretty slim. Where does that leave me?

Christ's Second Coming and the End of the World
(2 Peter 3)
I. This study is a short refutation of the preterist.
A. Preterist: Theol. One who holds that the prophecies of the Apocalypse have been already
(wholly or in great part) fulfilled.
B. The preterist holds that the prophecies of the second coming of Christ, the resurrection and
the final judgment were fulfilled in connection with the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.
1. “Does any one expect Tacitus, or Suetonius, or Josephus, or any other historian, to

This is the last message in the series on Seeking A Mate. It contains Biblical teaching on important issues affecting everyone, especially young adults, that is seldom found but often needed.

Walking Purely and Chastely
1. A study like this would be incomplete without addressing the sexual aspect.
A. Next to the instinct for survival, the sex drive is the most powerful force of human nature. It
is part of life with which Christians must deal and it is best that they do so from a Biblical
perspective.

v.13.

1. Paul commands Timothy to hold fast (firmly) the sound words that he had heard.
A. Here a second-generation minister is being charged to stick to the apostolic doctrine.
(1) This hardly supports the idea of continuing and novel prophecy.
(2) This opposes the introduction of extra-biblical knowledge, ex cathedra utterances, philosophies or “...oppositions of science falsely so called” (1TI 6:20).
(3) “...the SAME commit thou to faithful men” (2TI 2:2).

vs.15-18.
1. The close of this first chapter is a call to faithfulness in relationships.
A. As a good minister, Paul deserved better treatment than abandonment in a
time of tribulation by those to whom he had ministered.
B. Onesiphorus stood apart from others and set a good example of fidelity.
C. What applied here in a relation to a minister would also apply in a general
sense in everyday relationships.
2. All those in Asia who had once identified with Paul had turned away from him.
A. Paul had labored diligently and faithfully to the people of that area.

Chapter 2
v.1.
1. Timothy is here commanded to be strong in a particular manner, “...in the grace that
is in Christ Jesus.”
A. This is not an order for a rigid physical discipline so as to enable Timothy to
be a better Christian and minister. 1TI 4:7-8.
(1) Physical strength without God's blessing avails little. JDG 16:20.
(2) Physical strength does not impress God (PSA 147:10) but neither does
foolish or wilful neglect of the body, albeit under pretext of a higher
spiritual purpose. 1CO 9:25; COL 2:21-23.

vs.3-6.
1. In these verses Paul likens the ministry to soldiering, athletic competition and
husbandry (care, cultivation and breeding of crops and animals).
A. These three comparisons underscore three facts about ministry and Christian
life in general:
(1) There are fights to be fought.
(2) There are rules that must be kept.
(3) There is labour that must be done.
B. As much as our flesh would like to avoid these, they are part and parcel of
genuine Christianity. MAT 7:13-14; ACT 14:22.
2. Soldiering speaks of authority, discipline, arms and engagement.

METICULOSITY, SCRUPULOSITY AND PERFECTIONISM
I. Definitions.
A. Meticulous: “1. Fearful, timid. Obs. 2. Over-careful about minute details, over-
scrupulous.”
B. Scrupulous: “Troubled with doubts or scruples of conscience: over-nice or meticulous in
matters of right and wrong. Also (of things, actions, etc.), characterized by such scruples.
b. Prone to hesitate or doubt; distrustful; cautious or meticulous in acting, deciding, etc.....
4. Of actions, etc.: Rigidly directed by the dictates of conscience; characterized by a strict

8. The ministry is likened to an athletic contest. v.5.
A. Mastery: “The state or condition of being master, controller or ruler;
authority, sway, dominion; an instance of this. 2. Superiority or ascendancy in
competition or strife; 'upper-hand'; victory...”
B. God has ordained the minister as the ruler (under Christ) of the church.
HEB 13:7, 17; 1TH 5:12-13.
(1) This is a crown which must be achieved lawfully.
(2) Achieving such preeminence by carnal means invites judgment.
ACT 8:18-20.
(3) Grasping for offices unlawfully is the gainsaying of Korah.

NEGATIVE PREACHING
I. If one preaches the Bible, he will preach a lot of negatives. His ministry will be characterized by
liberal doses of Vitamin "N."
A. Note the negatives in the Ten Commandments. EXO 20:3-17.
B. Note the negatives in Christ's preaching. MAT 6:1-2, 5, 7-8.
C. Note the negatives in Paul's preaching. EPH 4:17, 25-30; 5:3-7.
II. Christianity is a religion of controversy.
A. Jesus did not come to send peace on earth, but a divisive sword.
MAT 10:34-37; LUK 12:51.
B. It is Christian to dispute. ACT 9:29; 17:17; 19:8-9.

v.14.
1. Timothy had been instructed to commit the things heard from Paul to faithful men
who would be able to instruct others. 2TI 2:2.
A. Paul here instructs Timothy to remind them about these things.
B. This shows that they had previously been taught these things.
C. It is negligence to NOT remind saints of things which they have previously
heard. 2PE 1:12.
D. Bringing former lessons to remembrance is a profitable method of stirring up the minds of the saints. 2PE 1:13; 3:1-2.
(1) Saints can forget even the most basic instruction.
2TH 2:5; HEB 12:5; JUDE 1:5.

Psalm 28
Intro: This prayer psalm sees David transition from distress to praise, from the militant saint to the
triumphant saint.
A. He speaks to God, pleads for God to reply in kind, and trusts that since God has claimed him as
His own peculiar treasure that He will answer with salvation. c/w PSA 119:94.
B. No appeal is here made on the basis of David's goodness but only God's. It is a bold approach to
the throne of grace for mercy and grace to help in time of need. HEB 4:16.
C. This is an effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man that availed much. JAM 5:16.
vs.1-2.

v.15.
1. A chief priority and attribute of an effective gospel minister is that he should be a
man of study so as to avoid being ashamed.
A. Study: “To apply the mind to the acquisition of learning...”
(1) The studying in context is that of the word of truth, the Scripture.
(2) Not all studying is profitable for godliness and godly wisdom.
PRO 24:2; COL 2:8, 18; PRO 19:27; ROM 16:19.
(3) Christian faith need not fear rational inquiry and investigation of
non-Scriptural disciplines but of necessity must draw the line at

vs.16-18.
1. In contrast with a shameless right dividing of the word of truth, Paul here warns
against cancerous words which spring from wrongly dividing the word of truth.
2. Hymenaeus and Philetus acknowledged the biblical doctrine of the resurrection but
they had erred from the truth and wrongly divided it.
A. The doctrine of the resurrection includes the resurrection of Jesus Christ (a
past event, v.8), the similar future resurrection of His seed (ROM 8:11) and
the simultaneous resurrection of the wicked dead
(JOH 5:28-29; ACT 24:15).

I. Burnout is the exhaustion of physical or emotional strength brought on by continued stress; it is a
loss of enthusiasm, energy, idealism, perspective, and purpose.
A. Scripture calls it despair which is the loss of hope. 1SAM 27:1.
1. Without hope we are lost . ROM 8:24.
2. Without hope we are adrift without an anchor. HEB 6:18-20.
3. Without hope we are defenseless, without a helmet. 1TH 5:8.
4. Without hope we are insecure. JOB 11:18-19.
5. Without anticipation we have nothing to live for.
6. The arrow with no target falls to the ground.

BURNOUT
I. Burnout is the exhaustion of physical or emotional strength brought on by continued stress; it is a
loss of enthusiasm, energy, idealism, perspective, and purpose.
A. Scripture calls it despair which is the loss of hope. 1SAM 27:1.
1. Without hope we are lost . ROM 8:24.
2. Without hope we are adrift without an anchor. HEB 6:18-20.
3. Without hope we are defenseless, without a helmet. 1TH 5:8.
4. Without hope we are insecure. JOB 11:18-19.
5. Without anticipation we have nothing to live for.
6. The arrow with no target falls to the ground.

BURNOUT
I. Burnout is the exhaustion of physical or emotional strength brought on by continued stress; it is a
loss of enthusiasm, energy, idealism, perspective, and purpose.
A. Scripture calls it despair which is the loss of hope. 1SAM 27:1.
1. Without hope we are lost . ROM 8:24.
2. Without hope we are adrift without an anchor. HEB 6:18-20.
3. Without hope we are defenseless, without a helmet. 1TH 5:8.
4. Without hope we are insecure. JOB 11:18-19.
5. Without anticipation we have nothing to live for.
6. The arrow with no target falls to the ground.

VII. Consider Scriptural preventatives against burnout.
A. Implementing these steps can prevent burnout and also help the burnout victim to recover.
B. Faith in Jesus Christ is a great antidote to burnout. JOH 14:1-3.
1. To relieve him of the burden of guilt, the believer is assured of justification.
a. There is mercy to cover the inevitable imperfections of our performance.
1JO 2:1-2; HEB 8:12.
b. To avoid burnout, this mercy must be the ground of our hope. PSA 130.
2. Countering the fear of death is the assurance that the believer has eternal life and a place

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: A Rebuttal

A. Other names: Mormons, LDS.
B. Spin-offs: About 100 splinter groups, the largest of which is the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints.
C. Principal players: Joseph Smith Jr., Samuel & Hyrum Smith (brothers), Sidney Rigdon, Oliver Cowdery, David & Peter Whitmer, Brigham Young.
D. Official Publications: Church News (weekly newsletter); Ensign (monthly magazine).
E. Scriptures: Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Pearl of Great Price.

vs.20-21.
1. These verses draw from the illustration of a great house to demonstrate a need in
Christianity to identify undesirable elements and separate from them.
A. The gold and silver are vessels unto honor; the wood and earth are vessels
unto dishonor. LAM 4:2; 1CO 3:11-15.
B. Note that even in a great house not everything is gold, silver or honorable.
There is bound to be some wood and dirt also.
C. There is some comfort in this on an individual basis. The best of men are
men at best and subject to vanity which our loving, merciful God well knows.

vs.16-17.
1. These verses set forth the authorship, transmission, utility and sufficiency of the
holy scriptures.
2. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God...”
A. If something is scripture, it was given by inspiration of God. If something
was not given by inspiration of God, it could not be scripture.
B. Some modern versions alter this text.
(1) The A.S.V. and the R.V. render this phrase, “Every scripture inspired of
God...”
(2) This wording implies that some scriptures may not be inspired of God.

vs.14-15.
1. Against the corruption and deception that would define the perilous times, Paul
commands Timothy to hold fast to doctrine and Scripture.
A. He does not tell Timothy to ignore the potential threat of wicked influences
and simply trust that God would not let His people be affected.
B. He does not tell Timothy to look for state support to counter these things.
C. He does not tell Timothy to educate himself in the wisdom of this world so as
to better deal with worldly people.
D. He does not tell Timothy to promote new translations of the scriptures in the

Bitterness
1. Believers are warned to be on guard against any root of bitterness. HEB 12:15; EPH 4:31-32.
A. Bitterness: “The quality or state of being bitter: a. to taste; b. to the mind or feelings; c.
deep sorrow or anguish of heart; d. animosity, acrimony of temper, action, or words; e.
intensity of frost or cold wind.”
(1) Of particular concern is bitterness as regarding animosity, acrimony of temper,
action or words.
(2) Acrimony: “Biting sharpness to the taste or other bodily sense; pungency; irritancy;

THE DAY OF ATONEMENT
I. Under the law, God gave Israel numerous religious ceremonies which spoke of the sinfulness of
sin, the need for atonement and the price of deliverance (death & bloodshed).
A. However, these things never actually took away sins. HEB 10:1-4, 11.
B. The tabernacle system of worship set forth only an outward purification of the flesh in
time designed to be a pattern of the perfect inward purification in eternity wrought in
Christ. HEB 8:4-5; 9:13-15, 22-23.
C. The law sacrifices were only the form, not the substance of the remission of sins.

Chapter 4
vs.1-5.
1. Paul here gives Timothy his final formal charge recorded in Scripture.
A. He had once charged him to fight with faith and a good conscience.
1TI 1:18-19.
B. He also had charged him to govern the church impartially. 1TI 5:21.
C. He charged him to continue the fight until Christ's appearing. 1TI 6:12-14.
D. This charge burdens Timothy with the single most defining and important
work of ministry: “Preach the word...”
(1) It is by preaching that unbelievers hear of Christ. ROM 10:14.

Jesus Christ in Hebrews 11

Faith- I. Belief, trust, confidence

1.Confidence, reliance, trust (in the ability, goodness, etc, of a person; in the efficacy or worth of a thing; or in the truth of a statement or doctrine).

I. Jesus was a man of faith (Heb 11:6 c/w Joh 8:29 c/w Mat 3:17).

A. Jesus was both man (1Ti 2:5) and God (Joh 1:1, 14).

B. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Heb 11:1).

C. REV 20 is describing a time when the devil would be bound for a period referred to as a
“thousand years.”
1. This binding would put a stop to his on-going deceptive tactics with the nations
for the duration of the thousand years.
2. After the thousand years expires, the devil would be loosed to revive his game plan,
deceiving the nations once more to ultimately destroy all opposition to his
government.
3. NOTE: If the devil were able to eradicate the churches of God (of which the
members are called saints) he would have then overthrown God, Whose will was to

On Forgiving Others
A. Definitions.
1. Forgive: “trans. To give, grant. Obs.”
2. Forgiveness: “The action of forgiving; pardon of a fault, remission of a debt, etc. †In
OE. also: Indulgent permission.”
B. A popular position on forgiveness says that we should automatically forgive unconditionally
those who have committed offenses against our persons or our society.
1. This has led some to conclude that we should not hold it against the killers at the schools
in Columbine or Paducah, or the killer of the Amish schoolchildren.

9. Against the inevitability and the aftermath of apostates, Paul commands Timothy to
watch, endure, work, and prove his ministry. v.5.
A. Regardless of the waywardness of others, he must stay the course.
EXO 23:2.
B. Gospel work must go on in spite of desertions and disappointments.
(1) There is a tendency in ministry to think one is failing at the work if
some abandon the truth.
(2) That some saints abandon the truth is not so much a sign that the
minister is failing at the work as it is that he has been doing the work
properly! JOH 6:63-66.

Unconditional Election
Election: “The action of choosing: in various specific applications. The formal choosing of a person for
an office, dignity, or position of any kind; usually by the votes of a constituent body. Theol. The exercise
of God's sovereign will in choosing some of His creatures in preference to others for blessings temporal or
spiritual, esp. for eternal salvation.”
I. Man is presented in three states in Scripture.
A. Man in a state of innocency but capable of falling. GEN 1:26-28, 31; 2:15-17.
B. Man in a state of sin and incapable of recovery.

Gethsemane
A. The Gethsemane experience of Jesus Christ is recorded in MAT 26:36-46; MAR 14:32-42 and
LUK 22:39-46.
B. Prior to His bodily sufferings climaxing in His crucifixion, Jesus entered into a garden (JOH 18:1)
called Gethsemane to acquaint His soul with grief.
1. Man consists of body, soul and spirit. 1TH 5:23.
2. The soul belongs to the inward parts. JOB 14:22.
3. The soul of Jesus Christ was included in His ordained sufferings. ISA 53:10-12.
4. Death's entrance into the world was first experienced in the inward man (GEN 2:17) and

vs.6-8.
1. In these verses Paul anticipates his death (which was apparently imminent), reflects
upon the course of his ministry and rests in the hope of the believer: the Second
Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. The word “for” suggests that it was in view of his death that Paul was here
especially exhorting Timothy to carry on the work of the ministry.
c/w DEU 31:14; 1KI 2:1-4.
3. Paul speaks with certainty about his end.
A. “...the time of my departure is at hand” (v.6).
B. “...I have finished my course...” (v.7).

The Kingdom of God Is At Hand (Mark 1:15)
Kingdom: “Kingly function, authority or power; sovereignty, supreme rule; the position or rank of a king,
kingship.”
I. In the words of John the Baptist (MAT 3:2) and the Lord Jesus Christ, the kingdom of
heaven/God was “...at hand.”
A. The system of eschatology represented by the footnotes of the Scofield Reference Bible
affirms that the promised Messianic/Davidic king and kingdom which the Jews awaited
were thwarted by the Jewish rejection of the Messiah and so were reserved to a future
advent of Jesus Christ.

Ruling and Training Children
I. We are living in times of a general disrespect of authority and also a lack of its proper exercise.
A. Police do not command the respect that they once did.
B. Civil leaders and magistrates are too often unfairly vilified.
C. The Supreme Law of the Land (Constitution) is trampled on by members of all three
branches of civil power.
D. Schoolteachers are too often mocked by students, unsupported by parents and hobbled in
their duties by ridiculous policies.

The Creation Week and The Age of the Earth
I. There are four possibilities to explain the existence of the universe.
A. The universe spontaneously emerged from nothing. Nothing does NOT produce anything.
B. The universe is eternal. This is refuted by the law of entropy which affirms that all things
are wearing out.
C. The universe does not exist. This is insanity: the inability to cope with reality.
D. A force greater than the universe brought it into existence. In other words, “In the
beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (GEN 1:1).

The Creation Week and The Age of the Earth
I. There are four possibilities to explain the existence of the universe.
A. The universe spontaneously emerged from nothing. Nothing does NOT produce anything.
B. The universe is eternal. This is refuted by the law of entropy which affirms that all things
are wearing out.
C. The universe does not exist. This is insanity: the inability to cope with reality.
D. A force greater than the universe brought it into existence. In other words, “In the
beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (GEN 1:1).

THE ASSURANCE OF ETERNAL SALVATION
1. This is a matter of concern to Bible believers.
2. It should be a matter of concern.
A. All men are sinners and are deserving of eternal damnation. ROM 3:9, 23.
(1) Adam’s one sin was sufficient to damn the entire human race. ROM 5:18.
(2) Consider those who will be consigned to the lake of fire (REV 21:8). Have you
ever been guilty of these crimes?
B. Not all are the children of God. MAT 25:41; REV 20:15.
C. Relatively few are God’s children. MAT 22:14; LUK 13:23-24.
D. Many who think they are God’s children, are not. MAT 7:21-23.

THE PARABLE OF THE GREAT SUPPER
I. This parable is recorded in MAT 22:1-14 and LUK 14:15-24.
II. This is a parable of the kingdom of heaven/God. It treats of circumstances that would pertain to
the government of Christ upon the heavenly throne of David, as Head over all things to the church.
EPH 1:22.
A. It treats of the rejection of Christ and His gospel by the Jews and their subsequent
judgment and loss of God's kingdom.
B. It treats of the incorporation of the unlikely elements of society and the Gentiles into the
church in the Jews' place.

Luke 15

I.
These teachings of Christ encourage us to seek mercy when we go astray.
A.
We all have the tendency to get lost. PSA 119:10, 176.
B.
All three of these stories deal with something lost being found.
C.
All three of these stories show how ready God is to restore us.
D.
God delights in showing mercy to penitent sinners. MIC 7:18; EZE 33:11; 2PE 3:9.
II.
The murmuring of the Pharisees and scribes occasioned the parable of the lost sheep. vs.3-7.
A.
This narrative also occurs in MAT 18:11-14.
B.
Connect this with PSA 23:1-3.
C.

A Hard Saying of Jesus: Limited Atonement (or Particular Redemption)

Limited Atonement is logically deduced from the premises of Total Depravity and Unconditional Election. It is a truth explicitly stated in many portions of scripture. It is also the aspect of the doctrine of grace most likely to elicit a negative emotional response from those in the freewill camp.

For a review of Total Depravity and Unconditional Election see:
Unconditional Election (Pastor Timothy Boffey 12/21/09)

Objectives
Define Limited Atonement and explain how it differs from General Atonement

Psalm 65:4

“Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.” (Psa 65:4).

Choose- (v.) 1. To take by preference out off all that are available; to select; to take as that which one prefers, or in accordance with one’s free will and preference. b) Of God: to elect for eternal happiness; to predestinate to life.

The Ark of the Covenant (Part 1)

I. Ark: “A chest, box, coffer, close basket, or similar receptacle; esp. a. in north. dial. a large
wooden bin or hutch for storing meal, bread, fruit, etc. 2. spec. in Jew. Hist. The wooden coffer
containing the tables of the law, kept in the Holiest Place of the Tabernacle. Also called Ark of the
Covenant, Ark of Testimony.
II. Principal passages that treat of the ark of the covenant are EXO 25:10-22; 37:1-9; DEU 10:1-5;
HEB 9:4-5.
III. The ark of the covenant was central to Jewish worship and service under the Old Testament.

The Ark of the Covenant (Part 2)

The Ark of the Covenant
I. Ark: “A chest, box, coffer, close basket, or similar receptacle; esp. a. in north. dial. a large
wooden bin or hutch for storing meal, bread, fruit, etc. 2. spec. in Jew. Hist. The wooden coffer
containing the tables of the law, kept in the Holiest Place of the Tabernacle. Also called Ark of the
Covenant, Ark of Testimony.
II. Principal passages that treat of the ark of the covenant are EXO 25:10-22; 37:1-9; DEU 10:1-5;
HEB 9:4-5.

Conspiracy of the Ages (Part 7)

THE CONSPIRACY OF THE AGES
Conspire: “To combine privily for an evil or unlawful purpose; to agree together to do something
criminal, illegal, or reprehensible."
(All English word definitions in this study taken from the Oxford English Dictionary)
I. Theories about conspiracy relative to human government are many and varied.
A. Of particular interest to many theorists is the specter of a world government that renders
national boundaries irrelevant.
B. This study assumes that a move towards world government is a fact because Scripture

Giving (Part 2)

GIVING
I.
The way a Christian conducts his affairs in the area of finances says much about his character.
LUK 16:10-12.
II.
Everything that we possess should be viewed as ultimately belonging to God, Who created wealth
and the ability to acquire it. PSA 24:1; ACT 17:24-25; JOB 1:21; DEU 8:17-18.
A.
As such, God reserves the right to regulate the use of His resources which He has entrusted
to His creatures.
B.
Giving for righteous causes should be looked upon as a return of property to its rightful
owner. 1CH 29:11-16.
C.

Conspiracy of the Ages (Part 8)

THE CONSPIRACY OF THE AGES

Conspire: “To combine privily for an evil or unlawful purpose; to agree together to do something criminal, illegal, or reprehensible."

(All English word definitions in this study taken from the Oxford English Dictionary)

I. Theories about conspiracy relative to human government are many and varied.
A. Of particular interest to many theorists is the specter of a world government that renders national boundaries irrelevant.

SELF-RESTRAINT

Sober: “Moderate, temperate, avoiding excess, in respect of the use of food and drink; not given to the
indulgence of appetite. Of demeanor, speech, etc.: Grave, serious, solemn, indicating or implying a
serious mind or purpose.”
Moderation: “Limitation, restriction; a fixed limit; a restricting provision or clause. Control, rule,
governance.”
Temperance: “The practice or habit of restraining oneself in provocation, passion, desire, etc.; rational
self-restraint.”
I.
There is a profound need in our society to be reminded of the value of self-restraint.

The Order of Melchisedec

I.
A study of Melchisedec and his order of priesthood sets in sharp relief the deficient nature of the
Levitical priesthood which was set aside in favor of a better priesthood for a better testament.
HEB 7:21-22.
A.
In the book of Hebrews, Paul presents a powerful argument that would help the Hebrew
Christians come to grips with the fact that the traditional priesthood of their nation (the
Levitical priesthood) was set aside.
B.
The Levites' priesthood was appointed of God; it was according to a commandment.
C.

Mystery, Babylon the Great
I.
The N.T. warns in various places that apostasy would come.
A.
Paul was concerned about believers being corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
2CO 11:3.
B.
Paul warned about believers forsaking sound doctrine for fables. 2TI 4:3-4.
C.
Paul warned about believers in the latter times departing from the faith. 1TI 4:1.
D.
Peter warned about false teachers arising who would draw away many. 2PE 2:1-2.
E.
Paul warned about a falling away (Gr. apostasia) that would precede the coming of
Christ. 2TH 2:1-3.
F.

Paul on Mars’ Hill (Acts 17:16-34)

I. This study should accomplish 4 primary things:
1. Show that many times God’s people are no different from the heathen.
2. Observe and relate to the nature and thinking of unconverted men.
3. Demonstrate how to successfully preach the gospel to heathen, unchurched men.
4. Demonstrate how preaching the gospel will sort out men and reveal what manner of spirit they are.

II. God’s people are often times no different than the heathen (v. 16-17).

SERVING GOD FROM THE HEART

I.
Jesus Christ knows men's hearts. JOH 2:25 c/w MAT 9:4; HEB 4:12.
A.
He routinely searches and proves His people's hearts. REV 2:23; DEU 8:2.
B.
Outward appearances do not carry much weight with God. 1SAM 16:7; JOH 7:24.
C.
He is at least as interested in inward devotion and motivation as He is in outward
obedience. MAR 12:32-34.
D.
Obedience should come from the heart. EPH 6:5-6; ROM 6:17.
1.
From one's heart: “Out of the depths of one's soul, with the sincerest or deepest
feeling.”
2.

Psalm 42
I.
This Psalm contains the expressions of a soul that loves God, which is the heart of true religion.
MAT 22:37-40; 1CO 13:1-3; 1JO 4:8, 16.
A.
It is commonly supposed that David penned it when he was driven by Absalom's rebellion
from Jerusalem and beyond Jordan. 2SAM 17:22.
B.
Whether David penned this Psalm or not, it is certainly applicable to his experience.
C.
Matthew Henry said that this Psalm expressed “...a conflict between sense and faith, sense
objecting and faith answering.”
II.
The Psalmist yearns for the presence of God.
A.

The Reign of Antichrist
I.
We do not need to know the times and the seasons. 1TH 5:1.
II.
The time of the day of the Lord is unknown. 1TH 5:2; MAT 24:42-44; MAR 13:32.
III.
The day of the Lord brings destruction upon the antichrist system. 1TH 5:3.
IV.
1JO 2:18 prophesies of the coming of antichrist. Anti is a prefix meaning “opposite,
against, in exchange, instead, representing, rivalling or simulating.” There is coming a
Christ who will simulate and rival the true Christ.
V.
2TH 2:1-12 sets forth the coming of antichrist who poses as God.
A.

The Healing of the Palsied Man

(Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26)
I.
Mark 2:1-12 will be the basis of this study.
II.
Palsy: “A disease of the nervous system, characterized by impairment or suspension of muscular
action or sensation, esp. of voluntary motion, and, in some forms, by involuntary tremors of the
limbs; paralysis.”
III.
This event took place at Capernaum which was then Jesus' home town.
MAR 2:1 c/w MAT 9:1; 4:13.
A.
Jesus had just left the land of the Gadarenes where He was not welcome. MAT 8:34.
B.

Offending the Little Ones (Mat 18:1-14)

I. This study should be both convicting and edifying. The following should be accomplished:
1. Understand what is meant by “offending” and “despising” little children.
2. Learn how to not offend and despise little children.
3. Learn how Mat 18:8-9 fits with the rest of Mat 18:1-14.

II. The reason for Jesus’ discourse.

1. The disciples asked who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven (Mat 18:1).
A. They had been reasoning among themselves about who should be the greatest (Luk 9:46).

Social Relationships
I.
Discretion is a necessary aspect of our faith. PSA 112:5; PRO 1:1-4; 2:10-20; 3:21-22.
A.
Discretion: The action of separating or distinguishing, or condition of being distinguished
or disjunct; separation, disjunction, distinction.
B.
We are to distinguish between good and evil by proving all things. 1TH 5:21.
1.
Prove: To make trial of, try, test.
2.
This proving process is to determine what is good and therefore acceptable to God.
EPH 5:8-10.
3.
In holding fast that which is good, we must contrarily reject and despise that which
is evil. ROM 12:9.

The Biblical Mode of Baptism
I.
This study is an answer to a challenge by a Pedobaptist preacher (Pastor Jon Smith) who affirms
that the Bible does not teach immersion as the proper form of Christian baptism but rather
sprinkling or pouring. Other Pedobaptist arguments will also be considered and answered.
II.
Consider some evidence from definitions and usage.
A.
Baptize: (etym.) “to immerse, bathe, wash, drench,’ in Christian use appropriated to the
religious rite, ....to dip, plunge, bathe.” (O.E.D.)
B.

The Biblical Mode of Baptism
I.
This study is an answer to a challenge by a Pedobaptist preacher (Pastor Jon Smith) who affirms
that the Bible does not teach immersion as the proper form of Christian baptism but rather
sprinkling or pouring. Other Pedobaptist arguments will also be considered and answered.
II.
Consider some evidence from definitions and usage.
A.
Baptize: (etym.) “to immerse, bathe, wash, drench,’ in Christian use appropriated to the
religious rite, ....to dip, plunge, bathe.” (O.E.D.)
B.

The Bible Concerning Salvation (Part 2)

The Biblical Mode of Baptism
I.
This study is an answer to a challenge by a Pedobaptist preacher (Pastor Jon Smith) who affirms
that the Bible does not teach immersion as the proper form of Christian baptism but rather
sprinkling or pouring. Other Pedobaptist arguments will also be considered and answered.
II.
Consider some evidence from definitions and usage.
A.
Baptize: (etym.) “to immerse, bathe, wash, drench,’ in Christian use appropriated to the
religious rite, ....to dip, plunge, bathe.” (O.E.D.)
B.

Concerning Prayer

Concerning Prayer

Instruction is needed concerning prayer. LUK 11:1; MAR 11:17; ROM 8:26.
A.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God could not possibly stoop to hear
their request. JOB 15:15-16; 9:16, 32-33 ct/w HEB 4:15-16; 1JO 2:1.
B.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God will automatically grant any
request. MAT 7:7; 18:19 ct/w PRO 1:21, 28; 2CO 12:7-9.
C.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for things that they ought not to pray for.
JAM 4:3.
D.

Concerning Prayer

Instruction is needed concerning prayer. LUK 11:1; MAR 11:17; ROM 8:26.
A.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God could not possibly stoop to hear
their request. JOB 15:15-16; 9:16, 32-33 ct/w HEB 4:15-16; 1JO 2:1.
B.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God will automatically grant any
request. MAT 7:7; 18:19 ct/w PRO 1:21, 28; 2CO 12:7-9.
C.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for things that they ought not to pray for.
JAM 4:3.
D.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for people that they ought not to pray for.

Brother Dave Ashworth fills the pulpit and preaches on Thankfulness.

Concerning Prayer

Instruction is needed concerning prayer. LUK 11:1; MAR 11:17; ROM 8:26.
A.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God could not possibly stoop to hear
their request. JOB 15:15-16; 9:16, 32-33 ct/w HEB 4:15-16; 1JO 2:1.
B.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God will automatically grant any
request. MAT 7:7; 18:19 ct/w PRO 1:21, 28; 2CO 12:7-9.
C.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for things that they ought not to pray for.
JAM 4:3.
D.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for people that they ought not to pray for.

Concerning Prayer

I. Instruction is needed concerning prayer. LUK 11:1; MAR 11:17; ROM 8:26.
A. Without proper instruction, people may assume that God could not possibly stoop to hear
their request. JOB 15:15-16; 9:16, 32-33 ct/w HEB 4:15-16; 1JO 2:1.
B. Without proper instruction, people may assume that God will automatically grant any
request. MAT 7:7; 18:19 ct/w PRO 1:21, 28; 2CO 12:7-9.
C. Without proper instruction, people may pray for things that they ought not to pray for.
JAM 4:3.
D.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for people that they ought not to pray for.

Concerning Prayer

I.

Instruction is needed concerning prayer. LUK 11:1; MAR 11:17; ROM 8:26.
A.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God could not possibly stoop to hear
their request. JOB 15:15-16; 9:16, 32-33 ct/w HEB 4:15-16; 1JO 2:1.
B.
Without proper instruction, people may assume that God will automatically grant any
request. MAT 7:7; 18:19 ct/w PRO 1:21, 28; 2CO 12:7-9.
C.
Without proper instruction, people may pray for things that they ought not to pray for.
JAM 4:3.
D.

Daniel 4

A. This chapter is a profound lesson against pride. v. 37.
B. These are the words of a pagan king which the Holy Spirit chose to include in the Scriptural
record.
1.
That Nebuchadnezzars' words are recorded as part of Scripture here (and good words they
are!) is one thing, but to be adamant that he was a child of God is entirely another. Balaam,
the false prophet, likewise spoke great swelling words concerning God which were
recorded for our comfort, patience and admonition (NUM 23-24). But, for such as him are
reserved the mists of darkness forever. 2PE 2:15-18.
2.

The Bible Concerning Salvation

I.

Man is presented in three states in Scripture.
A.
Man in a state of innocency but capable of falling. GEN 1:26-28, 31; 2:15-17.
B.
Man in a state of sin and incapable of recovery.
1.
GEN 2:17. Man died the day he partook of the forbidden fruit. EPH 2:1-3.
2.
The total posterity of Adam is affected. GEN 5:1-3; ROM 5:12, 17-19.
3.
Men are sinners by NATURE (EPH 2:3). All are sinners from:
a.
youth. GEN 8:21; PRO 22:15.
b.
birth. PSA 58:3.
c.
conception. PSA 51:5.
4.
Consider the Biblical description of fallen man.
a.

The Superior Sacrifice of Jesus Christ

I.

The sacrifice of Jesus Christ is superior to the sacrifices of the law.
A.
Christ's sacrifice puts away sin. HEB 10:4, 11-18, 1:3.
B.
It perfects the sanctified. HEB 10:1, 14.
C.
It vitally purges the conscience rather than merely ceremonially purging.
HEB 9:9, 13-14; 10:2.
1.
Our works apart from the blood of Christ are dead works, of no effect.
2.
Christ did not die to exempt us from service to God, but to make our service
acceptable.
D.
The offering is Christ Himself. HEB 8:3; 7:26-27; 9:14, 26; 10:4-10.
1.

Apparel

I.

The successful presentation, reception and application of a study about apparel will largely depend
on whether or not one thinks that discretion should influence Christian conduct.
A.
Scripture commends the exercise of discretion. PSA 112:5; PRO 1:1-4; 2:10-20; 3:21-22.
1.
Discretion: The action of separating or distinguishing, or condition of being
distinguished or disjunct; separation, disjunction, distinction.
2.
Discreet: Showing discernment or judgement in the guidance of one's own speech

Apparel

I.

The successful presentation, reception and application of a study about apparel will largely depend
on whether or not one thinks that discretion should influence Christian conduct.
A.
Scripture commends the exercise of discretion. PSA 112:5; PRO 1:1-4; 2:10-20; 3:21-22.
1.
Discretion: The action of separating or distinguishing, or condition of being
distinguished or disjunct; separation, disjunction, distinction.
2.
Discreet: Showing discernment or judgement in the guidance of one's own speech

The Bible Concerning Salvation

I.

Man is presented in three states in Scripture.
A.
Man in a state of innocency but capable of falling. GEN 1:26-28, 31; 2:15-17.
B.
Man in a state of sin and incapable of recovery.
1.
GEN 2:17. Man died the day he partook of the forbidden fruit. EPH 2:1-3.
2.
The total posterity of Adam is affected. GEN 5:1-3; ROM 5:12, 17-19.
3.
Men are sinners by NATURE (EPH 2:3). All are sinners from:
a.
youth. GEN 8:21; PRO 22:15.
b.
birth. PSA 58:3.
c.
conception. PSA 51:5.
4.
Consider the Biblical description of fallen man.
a.

The Christian and Moses' Law

I.

This lesson deals with the relationship that N.T. Christians have with that covenant that God
made with the nation of Israel at Mt. Sinai in Horeb through the ministry of Moses.
DEU 5:1-4; NEH 9:13-14; MAL 4:4.
A.
Covenant: A mutual agreement between two or more persons to do or refrain from doing
certain acts; a compact, contract, bargain; sometimes, the undertaking, pledge or promise
of one of the parties.
B.
See EXO 19:1-8.
C.
This covenant included the laws given to Israel. EXO 19:5-6; DEU 4:10-13.
D.

The Christian and Moses' Law

I.

This lesson deals with the relationship that N.T. Christians have with that covenant that God
made with the nation of Israel at Mt. Sinai in Horeb through the ministry of Moses.
DEU 5:1-4; NEH 9:13-14; MAL 4:4.
A.
Covenant: A mutual agreement between two or more persons to do or refrain from doing
certain acts; a compact, contract, bargain; sometimes, the undertaking, pledge or promise
of one of the parties.
B.
See EXO 19:1-8.
C.
This covenant included the laws given to Israel. EXO 19:5-6; DEU 4:10-13.
D.

The Christian and Moses' Law

I.

This lesson deals with the relationship that N.T. Christians have with that covenant that God
made with the nation of Israel at Mt. Sinai in Horeb through the ministry of Moses.
DEU 5:1-4; NEH 9:13-14; MAL 4:4.
A.
Covenant: A mutual agreement between two or more persons to do or refrain from doing
certain acts; a compact, contract, bargain; sometimes, the undertaking, pledge or promise
of one of the parties.
B.
See EXO 19:1-8.
C.
This covenant included the laws given to Israel. EXO 19:5-6; DEU 4:10-13.
D.

Moses' Priorities of Faith

I.

Moses' faith led him to prioritize things properly. HEB 11:24-27.

II.

Moses chose Christ, His people and suffering over luxury, power and pleasure. HEB 11:24-26.
A.
“By faith...” (v. 24). Moses acted upon the word of God. ROM 10:17.
1.
It is by faith that we have a good report. vs. 2, 39 c/w 3JO 1:12.
2.
Faith is obedience to divine instruction that does not depend on human reason or
experience. 2CO 4:18; 5:7; HEB 11:1-3, 7-8, 27.
3.
Faith is at least as much about doing as it is about hearing.

The Bible Concerning Salvation

I.

Man is presented in three states in Scripture.
A.
Man in a state of innocency but capable of falling. GEN 1:26-28, 31; 2:15-17.
B.
Man in a state of sin and incapable of recovery.
1.
GEN 2:17. Man died the day he partook of the forbidden fruit. EPH 2:1-3.
2.
The total posterity of Adam is affected. GEN 5:1-3; ROM 5:12, 17-19.
3.
Men are sinners by NATURE (EPH 2:3). All are sinners from:
a.
youth. GEN 8:21; PRO 22:15.
b.
birth. PSA 58:3.
c.
conception. PSA 51:5.
4.
Consider the Biblical description of fallen man.
a.

1 Timothy 4:1-6

A.

Paul had just summed up the “mystery of godliness” (1TI 3:16). He here essentially contrasts that
with a detailing of the “mystery of iniquity” (2TH 2:7).
What follows is an expressly spoken prophecy pertinent to the latter times.
1.
Expressly: In full detail; in direct or plain terms, clearly, explicitly, definitely.
2.
Latter: Belonging to a subsequent or comparatively advanced period; later.
3.
There is no way from this text alone to be specific as to what exact time frame is under
consideration.
4.

The Parables of Matthew 13

I.

There are eight parables in Matthew 13 that speak of the kingdom of heaven.
A.
There is the parable of the sower. vs. 3-8.
B.
There is the parable of the wheat and tares. vs. 24-30.
C.
There is the parable of mustard seed. vs. 31-32.
D.
There is the parable of the leavened meal. v. 33.
E.
There is the parable of the treasure hid in a field. v. 44.
F.
There is the parable of the pearl of great price. vs. 45-46.
G.
There is the parable of the net. vs. 47-50.
H.
There is the parable of the householder. v. 52.
I.

The Bible Concerning Salvation

I.

Man is presented in three states in Scripture.
A.
Man in a state of innocency but capable of falling. GEN 1:26-28, 31; 2:15-17.
B.
Man in a state of sin and incapable of recovery.
1.
GEN 2:17. Man died the day he partook of the forbidden fruit. EPH 2:1-3.
2.
The total posterity of Adam is affected. GEN 5:1-3; ROM 5:12, 17-19.
3.
Men are sinners by NATURE (EPH 2:3). All are sinners from:
a.
youth. GEN 8:21; PRO 22:15.
b.
birth. PSA 58:3.
c.
conception. PSA 51:5.
4.
Consider the Biblical description of fallen man.
a.

The Parables of Matthew 13

I.

There are eight parables in Matthew 13 that speak of the kingdom of heaven.
A.
There is the parable of the sower. vs. 3-8.
B.
There is the parable of the wheat and tares. vs. 24-30.
C.
There is the parable of mustard seed. vs. 31-32.
D.
There is the parable of the leavened meal. v. 33.
E.
There is the parable of the treasure hid in a field. v. 44.
F.
There is the parable of the pearl of great price. vs. 45-46.
G.
There is the parable of the net. vs. 47-50.
H.
There is the parable of the householder. v. 52.
I.

The Parables of Matthew 13

I.

There are eight parables in Matthew 13 that speak of the kingdom of heaven.
A.
There is the parable of the sower. vs. 3-8.
B.
There is the parable of the wheat and tares. vs. 24-30.
C.
There is the parable of mustard seed. vs. 31-32.
D.
There is the parable of the leavened meal. v. 33.
E.
There is the parable of the treasure hid in a field. v. 44.
F.
There is the parable of the pearl of great price. vs. 45-46.
G.
There is the parable of the net. vs. 47-50.
H.
There is the parable of the householder. v. 52.
I.

Thoughts on Evangelism

I.

The minister of Jesus Christ is to do the work of an evangelist. 2TI 4:5.
A.
Evangelist: gen. One who preaches the gospel.
B.
The deacon Philip was also an evangelist. ACT 6:5 c/w ACT 21:8.
1.
Philip travelled to Samaria and bore witness of Christ. ACT 8:4-6.
2.
Believers were baptized. ACT 8:12.
3.
Baptism is a ministerial function, not a diaconal function. MAT 28:19-20.
4.
NOTE: Evangelism looks to convert and baptize, and therefore “church” men.
C.
Like other teaching offices, evangelists were given for the perfecting of saints and the

The Parables of Matthew 13

I.

There are eight parables in Matthew 13 that speak of the kingdom of heaven.
A.
There is the parable of the sower. vs. 3-8.
B.
There is the parable of the wheat and tares. vs. 24-30.
C.
There is the parable of mustard seed. vs. 31-32.
D.
There is the parable of the leavened meal. v. 33.
E.
There is the parable of the treasure hid in a field. v. 44.
F.
There is the parable of the pearl of great price. vs. 45-46.
G.
There is the parable of the net. vs. 47-50.
H.
There is the parable of the householder. v. 52.
I.

The Parables of Matthew 13

I.

There are eight parables in Matthew 13 that speak of the kingdom of heaven.
A.
There is the parable of the sower. vs. 3-8.
B.
There is the parable of the wheat and tares. vs. 24-30.
C.
There is the parable of mustard seed. vs. 31-32.
D.
There is the parable of the leavened meal. v. 33.
E.
There is the parable of the treasure hid in a field. v. 44.
F.
There is the parable of the pearl of great price. vs. 45-46.
G.
There is the parable of the net. vs. 47-50.
H.
There is the parable of the householder. v. 52.
I.

The Parables of Matthew 13

I.

There are eight parables in Matthew 13 that speak of the kingdom of heaven.
A.
There is the parable of the sower. vs. 3-8.
B.
There is the parable of the wheat and tares. vs. 24-30.
C.
There is the parable of mustard seed. vs. 31-32.
D.
There is the parable of the leavened meal. v. 33.
E.
There is the parable of the treasure hid in a field. v. 44.
F.
There is the parable of the pearl of great price. vs. 45-46.
G.
There is the parable of the net. vs. 47-50.
H.
There is the parable of the householder. v. 52.
I.

The Parables of Matthew 13

I.

There are eight parables in Matthew 13 that speak of the kingdom of heaven.
A.
There is the parable of the sower. vs. 3-8.
B.
There is the parable of the wheat and tares. vs. 24-30.
C.
There is the parable of mustard seed. vs. 31-32.
D.
There is the parable of the leavened meal. v. 33.
E.
There is the parable of the treasure hid in a field. v. 44.
F.
There is the parable of the pearl of great price. vs. 45-46.
G.
There is the parable of the net. vs. 47-50.
H.
There is the parable of the householder. v. 52.
I.

Eric does a semi-extemporaneous sermon on how Christians should fear God rather than men.

Flattering Titles

“Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man. 22) For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.” (Job 32:21-22)

I. The reason for this study.
1. Flattery is condemned in the scripture (Pro 26:28; Pro 29:5)
2. It is clear from Job 32:21-22 that it is wrong to give someone a flattering title.
3. Some have concluded from this that it is wrong to call a pastor "Pastor So-and-so" because to do so would be to give him a flattering title.

The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen
I. This parable and its application is recorded in MAT 21:33-46; MAR 12:1-12; LUK 20:9-19.
II. This parable speaks of the surrender of the kingdom of God from natural Israel to the spiritual
gospel church of the N.T.
A. It speaks of the longsuffering of God towards the disobedient.
B. But it also speaks of the limitations of His forbearance.
C. It provided an appropriate parallel for the way that the nation of Israel (especially their
elders) had generally treated God's prophets and finally His Son and justifies God in His
judgment of them.

The Parables of Matthew 13
I. There are eight parables in Matthew 13 that speak of the kingdom of heaven.
A. There is the parable of the sower. vs. 3-8.
B. There is the parable of the wheat and tares. vs. 24-30.
C. There is the parable of mustard seed. vs. 31-32.
D. There is the parable of the leavened meal. v. 33.
E. There is the parable of the treasure hid in a field. v. 44.
F. There is the parable of the pearl of great price. vs. 45-46.
G. There is the parable of the net. vs. 47-50.
H. There is the parable of the householder. v. 52.

Chad preaches an extemporaneous sermon on the twofold nature of justification: 1) how Jesus Christ justified His people in the sense of making them righteous by His knowledge, faith, blood, and grace, and 2) how believers are justified in the sense of being accounted righteous by their faith.

Pastor Boffey preaches an excellent extemporaneous sermon on the story of Ruth. Enjoy!

The Salvation of the Philippian Jailor
(Acts 16:22-40)
A. Paul and Silas were stripped, beaten and cast in stocks into prison at Philippi without trial. Paul
later described this as being “shamefully entreated” (1TH 2:2).
1. Though their treatment was shameful, they had no reason to be ashamed for it. 1PE 4:16.
2. True Christianity may well mean such suffering. PHIL 1:29; 2TI 3:12.
B. Instead of fretting about their treatment, Paul and Silas prayed and praised God.
v.25 c/w JOB 35:10; PSA 42:7-8.
C. God honored their praises by arising for them. v.26 c/w 2CH 20:22.

Pastor Boffey delivers an extemporaneous Bible study refuting the idea of proxy baptism for the dead, and gives a Biblical explanation of 1Co 15:29.

Loving Confrontation and its Hateful Alternatives
A Study of Leviticus 19:16-18
I. These instructions are twice enforced by the expression “I am the LORD.”
A. This is God's instruction, not a man's opinion.
B. God Himself will hold us accountable to follow these instructions.
C. These instruction had better be heard and followed!
II. A hateful alternative to loving confrontation is going up and down as a talebearer.
A. Talebearer: “One who officiously carries reports of private matters to gratify malice or idle
curiosity.”

Pleasure
I. Pleasure: (From old Romanic plasere---to please). The condition of consciousness or sensation
induced by the enjoyment or anticipation of what is felt or viewed as good or desirable;
enjoyment, delight, gratification. The opposite of pain.
II. Earthly pleasure is a gift of God. 1TI 6:17; ECC 3:13.
A. Pleasure may be good. PSA 40:8.
B. Pleasure may be evil. PSA 62:4; ISA 66:3.
C. The unqualified pursuit of pleasure is therefore a great error.
III. What one views as most good is where his heart will be. MAT 6:21.

Bought and Damned (2 Peter 2)
A. As surely as God had holy men as His true prophets, the Adversary had his counterfeit false
prophets among the people. v. 1.
1. Balaam was a hireling prophet WITHOUT the congregation. NUM 22-24.
2. But there were various false prophets that arose from among the people. These were the
real danger. 1KI 22:6; JER 5:31; ZEC 13:3-4.
3. God would allow false prophets to arise as a test of His people's faith and mettle.
DEU 13:1-3.
4. God would even send false prophets to accommodate the rebellious and destructive

Pastor Boffey preaches an incredible extemporaneous sermon showing how Jesus was a man of sorrows Who was touched with the feelings of our infirmities and experienced all the emotions that we do. Enjoy!

The Epistle of Paul to Philemon

Introduction.
1. The letter to Philemon is the shortest of Paul’s epistles and along with the epistles to Timothy and
Titus, it is written primarily to a single person.
2. The occasion of the epistle was this: Philemon, a Christian brother from the city of Colosse, had a
servant (v. 16) named Onesimus, who, having apparently purloined some of his master’s goods,
ran away and ended up in Rome.
A. Servant: A person of either sex who is in the service of a master or mistress; one who is

The Epistle of Paul to Philemon
Introduction.
1. The letter to Philemon is the shortest of Paul’s epistles and along with the epistles to Timothy and
Titus, it is written primarily to a single person.
2. The occasion of the epistle was this: Philemon, a Christian brother from the city of Colosse, had a
servant (v. 16) named Onesimus, who, having apparently purloined some of his master’s goods,
ran away and ended up in Rome.
A. Servant: A person of either sex who is in the service of a master or mistress; one who is

Naboth the Jezreelite
(1 Kings 21)
I. No study of the life and times of Elijah would be complete without considering the seizure of
Naboth's vineyard by Ahab and Jezebel, for it was there that God again sent Elijah to challenge
the king. 1KI 21 c/w PRO 1:17-19.
A. When Israel rashly desired a king like the nations, God warned them about things like this.
1SAM 8:14.
B. One would think that someone with riches, prestige and power like Ahab would need no
more, but man's nature is covetous. PRO 27:20; ECC 5:10.

The Epistle of Paul to Philemon
Introduction.
1. The letter to Philemon is the shortest of Paul’s epistles and along with the epistles to Timothy and
Titus, it is written primarily to a single person.
2. The occasion of the epistle was this: Philemon, a Christian brother from the city of Colosse, had a
servant (v. 16) named Onesimus, who, having apparently purloined some of his master’s goods,
ran away and ended up in Rome.
A. Servant: A person of either sex who is in the service of a master or mistress; one who is

The Epistle of Paul to Philemon
Introduction.
1. The letter to Philemon is the shortest of Paul’s epistles and along with the epistles to Timothy and
Titus, it is written primarily to a single person.
2. The occasion of the epistle was this: Philemon, a Christian brother from the city of Colosse, had a
servant (v. 16) named Onesimus, who, having apparently purloined some of his master’s goods,
ran away and ended up in Rome.
A. Servant: A person of either sex who is in the service of a master or mistress; one who is

Partaking of the Divine Nature (2 Peter 1:1-11)

I. This study should accomplish the following:
1. Learn how to know Jesus more intimately.
2. Learn what it means to partake of the divine nature and how to do it.
3. Learn how to gain the assurance of eternal life.

II. The importance of the knowledge of God and Jesus Christ.
1. Grace and peace are multiplied unto us through the knowledge of Jesus Christ (2Pe 1:2).
A. Knowing God brings us peace (Job 22:21).
B. The knowledge of God comes through diligently studying the word of God (Pro 2:1-6).

Rebuke and Reproof
I. The way of Christ is a strait (constricted, tight, difficult) way which repulses many.
MAT 7:13-14; JOH 6:64-66.
A. The primary characteristic of Christ's kingdom is not fun, sweetness or daintiness but
righteousness. MAT 6:33; ROM 14:17.
B. When a pastor is fulfilling his duty in the stead of Christ by pressing King Jesus' claims
upon others, that will grate against their nature. But he must do it. JER 48:10.
C. Every pastor must decide if his goal is to please men or God, for there are times when

Patience
I. Definitions.
A. patience: The suffering or enduring (of pain, trouble, or evil) with calmness and
composure; the quality or capacity of so suffering or enduring. c. The calm abiding of the
issue of time, processes, etc.; quiet and self-possessed waiting for something; the quality of
expecting long without rage or discontent.
B. patient: Bearing or enduring (pain, affliction, trouble, or evil of any kind) with composure,
without discontent or complaint; having the quality or capacity of so bearing; exercising or
possessing patience.

Pastor Boffey preaches an excellent sermon on Psalm 112 exhorting the brethren to exercise themselves unto godliness. Enjoy!

Philippians 4:4-6
v. 4.
A. Paul had already commanded saints to rejoice in the Lord. c/w PHIL 3:1.
B. This reminder comes on the heels of mentioning those gospel labourers whose names are in the
book of life. c/w LUK 10:20.
C. Here Paul adds “alway.” c/w 1TH 5:16.
1. alway: All along, all the time, perpetually, throughout all time.
2. evermore: For all future time.
3. Rejoicing in the Lord will never become outdated. REV 19:7.
D. Mark the seasons of the saint's rejoicing in the Lord:
1. Conversion. ACT 2:41; 8:39.

Pastor Boffey teaches on the life of King Jehoshaphat and lessons that Christians can learn from it.

Christ v. Moses (Hebrews 3)
A. Paul devoted a substantial portion of the Epistle to the Hebrews setting forth the superiority of
Christ to all things.
1. In this text, Paul shows Christ's superiority to Moses.
2. This was a very important message for the Hebrews since they had such a high regard for
Moses. JOH 9:28-29.
a. The high regard for Moses was for many Hebrews merely token. JOH 5:45-47.
b. Paul's words here, though, would have a special importance for these Hebrews who
were “...holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling” (HEB 3:1), that is, these

The Election of Grace
I. Scripture affirms that eternal salvation is a matter of free grace: God extending mercy to unworthy
sinners in their fallen, sinful state of spiritual death. God acted in love and mercy before man did
anything to improve himself. EPH 2:1-6.
A. God sent His only begotten Son into the world to fulfill His law for them, since they could
not do so themselves. ROM 8:3, 7-8.
B. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, bore the guilt of their sins in His body and suffered the
penalty which they deserved, paying the debt of their sin with His own blood.

How To Deal With Problems
I. We will have problems in this world. JOH 16:33.
II. View problems from God's perspective.
A. God's dominion extends over all. DAN 4:34-35.
B. There can be no problem without God's permission. JOB 1:12; 2:6; 1CO 10:13.
C. God has a purpose worthy of Himself in that which He permits. PSA 76:10.
D. God knows all about your problem. JOB 23:10; PSA 139:1-3; 31:7; 147:5.
E. God loves and cares for His people, and purposes to do us good even when He chastens us.
1JO 4:9-10; 1PE 5:7; HEB 12:5-11.

"The Husband of One Wife" (1Ti 3:2; Tit 1:6)

I. One of the qualifications a man must meet to be ordained and hold the office of a pastor/bishop/elder/overseer is that he must be "the husband of one wife" (1Ti 3:2; Tit 1:6).
A. Does this mean that a pastor must be married?
B. Does this mean that a pastor cannot be a widower?
C. Does this mean that a pastor who is a widower cannot remarry?
D. Does this mean that a pastor cannot be divorced?
E. Does this mean that a pastor that is divorced cannot remarry?

The Sonship of the Lord Jesus Christ
I. The importance of understanding the Sonship of Christ is not to be trivialized. God is known
through His Son (MAT 11:27; 1JO 5:20) and therefore a correct understanding of the nature of
His Sonship is critical to knowing the true God.
A. Is Jesus Christ an eternally begotten Son of God in His divine nature, a timely begotten
Son of God in His human nature, or both?
B. Men are exhorted to believe on the ONLY begotten Son of God. JOH 3:16-18.

Leviticus 10
A. Leviticus sets forth the laws that governed the priesthood which sprang from Levi.
B. Leviticus was Israel's order of divine service. HEB 9:1.
C. Among other things, Leviticus provides us with principles and patterns of service to God, and is
therefore profitable and educational. HEB 8:4-5; 2TI 3:16; ROM 15:4.
1. Baptized believers are a holy, royal priesthood of God's spiritual house, the church.
1PE 2:5, 9 c/w 1TI 3:15.
2. There is a limited correspondence between O.T. priests and N.T. ministers of Jesus Christ.
1CO 9:13-14.

Leviticus 10
A. Leviticus sets forth the laws that governed the priesthood which sprang from Levi.
B. Leviticus was Israel's order of divine service. HEB 9:1.
C. Among other things, Leviticus provides us with principles and patterns of service to God, and is
therefore profitable and educational. HEB 8:4-5; 2TI 3:16; ROM 15:4.
1. Baptized believers are a holy, royal priesthood of God's spiritual house, the church.
1PE 2:5, 9 c/w 1TI 3:15.
2. There is a limited correspondence between O.T. priests and N.T. ministers of Jesus Christ.
1CO 9:13-14.

Pastor Boffey teaches on the cleansing of the leper from Leviticus 13.

Leviticus 10
A. Leviticus sets forth the laws that governed the priesthood which sprang from Levi.
B. Leviticus was Israel's order of divine service. HEB 9:1.
C. Among other things, Leviticus provides us with principles and patterns of service to God, and is
therefore profitable and educational. HEB 8:4-5; 2TI 3:16; ROM 15:4.
1. Baptized believers are a holy, royal priesthood of God's spiritual house, the church.
1PE 2:5, 9 c/w 1TI 3:15.
2. There is a limited correspondence between O.T. priests and N.T. ministers of Jesus Christ.
1CO 9:13-14.

Aliens

I. Abraham the alien.
1. Abraham was a man of faith (Rom 4:3).
2. Abraham is the prototypical man of faith in the Bible.
A. Prototypical - Of the nature of or serving as a prototype; prototypal.
B. Prototype - 1. a. The first or primary type of anything; the original (thing or person) of which another is a copy, imitation, representation, or derivative, or to which it conforms or is required to conform; a pattern, model, standard, exemplar, archetype.
C. Abraham was strong in faith, who against hope believed in hope (Rom 4:16-21).

Leviticus 10
A. Leviticus sets forth the laws that governed the priesthood which sprang from Levi.
B. Leviticus was Israel's order of divine service. HEB 9:1.
C. Among other things, Leviticus provides us with principles and patterns of service to God, and is
therefore profitable and educational. HEB 8:4-5; 2TI 3:16; ROM 15:4.
1. Baptized believers are a holy, royal priesthood of God's spiritual house, the church.
1PE 2:5, 9 c/w 1TI 3:15.
2. There is a limited correspondence between O.T. priests and N.T. ministers of Jesus Christ.
1CO 9:13-14.

Pastor Boffey teaches on the cleansing of the leper from Leviticus 13 and shows parallels in the New Testament church.

The Day of Atonement
Leviticus 16
I. Though a daily sacrifice was made for sin under the Law (HEB 7:27; 10:11), God ordained an
annual day of atonement for Israel. LEV 16:29-34.
A. Unlike the other sacrifices, this was to be done only by the high priest once each year in the
holiest place of the tabernacle (where the ark and God's presence dwelt). HEB 9:6-7.
B. As the high priest alone made an atonement in the holy place, Christ BY HIMSELF
purged our sins. HEB 1:3; 1PE 2:24.
C. The Levitical high priest had to make this atonement once each year whereas our High

Leviticus 10
A. Leviticus sets forth the laws that governed the priesthood which sprang from Levi.
B. Leviticus was Israel's order of divine service. HEB 9:1.
C. Among other things, Leviticus provides us with principles and patterns of service to God, and is
therefore profitable and educational. HEB 8:4-5; 2TI 3:16; ROM 15:4.
1. Baptized believers are a holy, royal priesthood of God's spiritual house, the church.
1PE 2:5, 9 c/w 1TI 3:15.
2. There is a limited correspondence between O.T. priests and N.T. ministers of Jesus Christ.
1CO 9:13-14.

Whispering, Backbiting, Talebearing
I. The tongue has a capacity for good and evil. JAM 3:9-12; PRO 18:21.
A. Of all the parts of the body, it is the most difficult to tame. JAM 3:2-8.
1. It is easier to tame a lion than the tongue.
2. It has the capacity to condemn oneself. LUK 19:22.
3. It has the capacity to spue venom to another's injury. PSA 140:3.
B. One's religion is invalidated by an unbridled tongue. JAM 1:26.
C. To tame one's tongue requires taming one's heart. MAT 12:34-35.
II. Definitions.

The Church and its Minister
I. All sinners have a problem with submitting to authority.
A. “...sin is the transgression of the law” (1JO 3:4).
B. law: A rule of conduct imposed by authority.
C. For someone to say that he has no problem with authority is to say that he has no sin,
which is self-deception and in effect charges God with lying. 1JO 1:8, 10.
D. Honesty and sincerity demand that we admit that we have a natural reluctance to submit
to godly authority because it gets in the way of our sins, our liberties, our plans and our
pride.

Pastor Boffey teaches on the cleansing of the leper from Leviticus 14 and shows parallels in the New Testament church.

Fighting Satan and Sin
I. We must not be ignorant of Satan's devices lest he take advantage of us. 2CO 2:11.
A. Satan brings us into bondage by exploiting the strengths of his ally which is our flesh and
blinding us to the ugliness and sinfulness of sin. EPH 2:3; TIT 3:3; ROM 6:19-21.
B. Satan holds us in bondage by blinding us to the truth about deliverance and liberty.
C. Satan's entire operation is based upon one concept: the lie. He is the father of lies.
JOH 8:44.
1. His power is in the lie: the telling of it and our love of it.

Fighting Satan and Sin
I. We must not be ignorant of Satan's devices lest he take advantage of us. 2CO 2:11.
A. Satan brings us into bondage by exploiting the strengths of his ally which is our flesh and
blinding us to the ugliness and sinfulness of sin. EPH 2:3; TIT 3:3; ROM 6:19-21.
B. Satan holds us in bondage by blinding us to the truth about deliverance and liberty.
C. Satan's entire operation is based upon one concept: the lie. He is the father of lies.
JOH 8:44.
1. His power is in the lie: the telling of it and our love of it.

Fighting Satan and Sin
I. We must not be ignorant of Satan's devices lest he take advantage of us. 2CO 2:11. A. Satan brings us into bondage by exploiting the strengths of his ally which is our flesh and
blinding us to the ugliness and sinfulness of sin. EPH 2:3; TIT 3:3; ROM 6:19-21. B. Satan holds us in bondage by blinding us to the truth about deliverance and liberty. C. Satan's entire operation is based upon one concept: the lie. He is the father of lies.
JOH 8:44.

Alive Without the Law (Rom 7:9)

I. The purpose of this study is to provide a proper Biblical understanding of Rom 7:7-13 and to answer the following questions:
1. Was Paul referring to being spiritually alive (in possession of eternal life) when he said that he was "alive without the law once"?
2. Was Paul referring to living in sinless innocence prior to the law coming to him when he wrote "without the law sin was dead"?
3. Did Paul die spiritually when the commandment came and sin revived and slew him?
4. If not, then what kind of death was he referring to?

Alive Without the Law (Rom 7:9)

I. The purpose of this study is to provide a proper Biblical understanding of Rom 7:7-13 and to answer the following questions:
1. Was Paul referring to being spiritually alive (in possession of eternal life) when he said that he was "alive without the law once"?
2. Was Paul referring to living in sinless innocence prior to the law coming to him when he wrote "without the law sin was dead"?
3. Did Paul die spiritually when the commandment came and sin revived and slew him?
4. If not, then what kind of death was he referring to?