1 PETER 1:12, 23-25 GET RID OF BAGGAGE TODAY IS THE DAY to get rid of baggage 1 Peter 1:12 – the Bible is God-breathed on its authors & into believers as they read, study, and memorize it Logos – the written Word – 1 Peter 1:23 Rhema – the Living Word in Action – […]
REVELATION CHAPTERS 1-2 Revelation 1:19 Revelation is divided into 3 sections 1. Past – Revelation chapter 0ne – a revelation of Jesus Christ 2. Present – Revelation chapters 2-3 – the church age – the 7 churches 3. Future – Rev 4-22 – The Future verse 20 – the 7 stars r the pastors of the […]
First Peter The Word of God Nail it down: The Bible was written by God – 1 Peter 1:12 WHEN WE OPEN OPEN OUR BIBLE, GOD OPENS HIS MOUTH Ministering – the Word ministers to every need Reported – means to dispatch -The Holy Spirit was dispatched from heaven to earth […]
REVELATION CHAPTER ONE V12 – 7 Golden Lampstands -7 is the number for God that speaks of completeness -This represents the complete periods of church history —lampstands represent the church being the light of the world —Matthew 5:15-15 A Description of Jesus Christ – Revelation 1:13-18 JESUS HAD A GOLDEN BAND AROUND HIS CHEST -The higher the […]
CALLED 1 Peter 1:13-20 WE ARE CALLED OUT – Verse 15 Called – means to be called outloud/to call out – We are called by the Lord to be saved – John 15:16 – Jesus chooses us -The Lord calls everyone to be saved – v17 -Without Partiality – the Father is not a respecter […]
REVELATION Chapter One verse 12 – 7 Golden Lampstands 7 is the # of God – refers to completeness – John is giving the complete periods of church history Lampstands – oil-burning lamps made of clay – represent churches & Christians -Imperfect and have cracks and flaws -All different sizes and shapes -The Lord looks […]
DISRUPTIVE MOMENTS 1 Peter 1:3-12 Four Disruptive Moments – (DM) Facts 1. DM will Strike – Verse 6 – Everyone will experience disruptive moments 2. DM are Seasonal – Verse 6 – “For a little while.” – They will not happen all of the time 3. DM are Survivable – 1 Corinthians 10:13 – The […]
REVELATION Chapter One Verse 8 – I Am – means Jesus Christ is God – John 8:58-59 Alpha & Omega – means He has always been and always will be Almighty – means the Lord can do anything Verse 9 – Tribulation – means heavy pressure/affliction/anguish/a crushing situation Patmos – represents trials, pressure, and trouble […]
1 PETER 1:1-4 SANCTIFICATION SANCTIFICATION – MEANS TO SET APART – It includes salvation and Christlikeness – Sanctified, holy, saint, and set apart all have the same meanings How are we sanctified and set apart? 1. BY THE VOICE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT – 1 Peter 1:2/Deuteronomy 5:24/Revelation 2:7,11,17 & 29 & Rev 3:6,13,23 -the […]
REVELATION CHAPTER ONE Revelation 1:10 Tribulation – means a time of trouble, suffering, pain & agitation How can we walk in victory during times of tribulation? (1.) CHANGE OUR THINKING TO AGREE WITH BIBLE THINKING – Acts 14:22 -Our own thoughts & opinions do not matter -Bad things do happen to good people – saved […]
1 Peter Chapter One SANCTIFICATION 1 Peter 1:1-3 -Sanctification – means to be set apart for God’s purpose We get the words holy and saints from this word 2 Points: 1. We are saved and sanctified to fulfill our assignment 2. Being sanctified (set apart) is the will of God – 1 Thess 4:3 3 […]
REVELATION Chapter One verse 2 – John was an eyewitness to Jesus and His ministry – John had a clear record – we can believe what he wrote verse 3 – a blessing comes along with the book of Revelation blessed – means to be supremely happy, fortunate, and […]