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The Activity of the Spirit in the Lives of Church Age Believers, Part 18

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:50 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
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Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, May 15, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 18. 2Co 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. In order for someone to worship God in spirit and truth, there must be the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the liberty to go beyond ritual and the letter to get at the truth, the ultimate meaning of things. So God has done EVERYTHING HE CAN to rescue His children from SIN… …so that we can get on with becoming His adult sons and daughters. His method is substitution – substituting the New Man, Jesus Christ, for the old man, and substituting the new life in the Spirit for the old life of sin and death. Our active concentration should not be on ourselves and our sin. It should be on Christ and His accomplishments. The whole purpose and goal behind that work is to GET RID OF IT. To have it stop. To free the child of God from sin. Romans 6 is a mixture of commands and statements, but mostly it consists of statements of facts about us in relation to the cross and resurrection & session of Jesus Christ. You have been identified with the death of Christ. You have been placed in the death of Christ. You are...

The Activity of the Spirit in the Lives of Church Age Believers, Part 17

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:49 GMT

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Class number: HSCH-19-130512
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, May 12, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 17. Kingsley Emenike We are being transformed into the image and likeness of Christ as we behold the glory of the Lord in the mirror of the word of God, 2Co 3:17-18. The Spirit takes of Christ’s and discloses it to us. In order for someone to worship God in spirit and truth, there must be the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the liberty to go beyond ritual and the letter to get at the truth, the ultimate meaning of things. So God has done EVERYTHING HE CAN to rescue His children from SIN… …so that we can get on with becoming His adult sons and daughters. Now God wants to rescue us from sin in our every day lives. His method is substitution – substituting the New Man, Jesus Christ, for the old man, and substituting the new life in the Spirit for the old life of sin and death. The Holy Spirit wars against the flesh on the victorious ground of the death and resurrection and session of the Lord Jesus Christ, and His...

The Activity of the Spirit in the Lives of Church Age Believers, Part 16

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:48 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-18-130508
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, May 8, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 16. To enable us to SEE who Jesus IS… And then to embolden us to TESTIFY about who Jesus is. So the Holy Spirit identifies Jesus to church age believers, and makes witnesses. The Holy Spirit has one all-encompassing concern: He is focused with all His capacity upon the Lord Jesus, to make Him glorious, and that in church age believers. We are being transformed into the image and likeness of Christ as we behold the glory of the Lord in the mirror of the word of God, 2Co 3:17-18. The Spirit takes of Christ’s and discloses it to us. In order for someone to worship God in spirit and truth, there must be the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the liberty to go beyond ritual and the letter to get at the truth, the ultimate meaning of things. Where sin is, death is. So God has done EVERYTHING HE CAN to rescue His children from SIN. Now God wants to rescue us from sin in our every day lives. God has gone to the lengths of PUTTING HIMSELF IN US to prevent us from drinking the poison. If we are occupied with a new life, new fresh wells, rivers of living water, we won’t be much tempted any longer to go check out...

The Activity of the Spirit in the Lives of Church Age Believers, Part 15

Sun, 05 May 2013 04:00:47 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-17-130505
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, May 5, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 15. To enable us to SEE who Jesus IS… And then to embolden us to TESTIFY about who Jesus is. The role that the Holy Spirit played during the First Advent of Jesus is duplicated with the Church. So the Holy Spirit identifies Jesus to church age believers, and makes witnesses. To enable us to SEE who Jesus IS… And then to embolden us to TESTIFY about who Jesus is. The Holy Spirit will glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by taking of Christ’s and disclosing Christ to us. How does the Holy Spirit identify Jesus now? Directly Through the written Word Through the brethren Directly – the indwelling Christ The word – the mind of Christ The brethren – the body of Christ The Holy Spirit has one all-encompassing concern: He is focused with all His capacity upon the Lord Jesus, to make Him glorious, and that in church age believers. We are being transformed into the image and likeness of Christ as we behold the glory of the Lord in the mirror of the word of God, 2Co 3:17-18. The Spirit takes of Christ’s and discloses it to...

The Activity of the Spirit in the Lives of Church Age Believers, Part 14

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:46 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-16-130501
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, May 1, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 14. The very first direct mention of the Holy Spirit in the Gospel of John is here in chapter 1 verse 32. The Holy Spirit from heaven made this demonstration in order that John might recognize who Jesus is. The Holy Spirit identifies Jesus and provides witness to Jesus. Any time an individual is specially mentioned in the Bible as being filled with the Spirit or having the Spirit descend on him, we can look at that person’s life and learn something about the Holy Spirit. He was totally committed to testifying about the Lord Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. All of the activity of the Holy Spirit is for one purpose: to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit is completely devoted to our Lord Jesus Christ. This was true in the Old Testament, during His First Advent, and it is true throughout the Church Age as well. The Holy Spirit was instrumental in the conception, development, birth, growing up, training, testing, death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus. To enable us to SEE who Jesus IS… And then to embolden us to TESTIFY about who Jesus is. The role that the Holy Spirit played...

The Activity of the Spirit in the Lives of Church Age Believers, Part 13

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:00:45 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-15-130428
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, April 28, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 13. We are going to proceed book by book in the New Testament and spend time on books that feature our subject: the activity of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church. The very first direct mention of the Holy Spirit in the Gospel of John is here in chapter 1 verse 32. The Holy Spirit from heaven made this demonstration in order that John might recognize who Jesus is. The Holy Spirit identifies Jesus and provides witness to Jesus. John the Baptist is the bridge between the Old Testament and the New. In fact He is the last great prophet to Israel before the public ministry of our Lord, before the church age begins. John the Baptist was filled with the Spirit from his mother’s womb, Luk 1:15. Luk 1:15 "For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; and he will drink no wine or liquor, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mother's womb. John was completely devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ and His interests, in the same way that a good best man is totally devoted to the interests and needs of the bridegroom on the day of his wedding. He was totally committed to testifying about the Lord Jesus Christ, the...

The Activity of the Spirit in the Lives of Church Age Believers, Part 12

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:44 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-14-130424
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, April 24, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 12. We are going to proceed book by book in the New Testament and spend time on books that feature our subject: the activity of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church. The Gospel of John. Homework Assignment was to Read the Gospel of John The very first direct mention of the Holy Spirit in the Gospel of John is here in chapter 1 verse 32. The Holy Spirit from heaven made this demonstration in order that John might recognize who Jesus is. The Holy Spirit identifies Jesus and provides witness to Jesus. John the Baptist is the bridge between the Old Testament and the New. In fact He is the last great prophet to Israel before the public ministry of our Lord, before the church age begins. John the Baptist was filled with the Spirit from his mother’s womb, Luk 1:15. John was completely devoted to the Lord Jesus Christ and His interests, in the same way that a good best man is totally devoted to the interests and needs of the bridegroom on the day of his wedding. He was totally committed to testifying about the Lord Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. He was filled with the Holy Spirit while...

The Activity of the Spirit in the Lives of Church Age Believers, Part 11

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:00:43 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-13-130421
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, April 21, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 11. We are going to proceed book by book in the New Testament and spend time on books that feature our subject: the activity of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church. The Gospel of John. Overview and Introduction. Outline I. The Prologue: Joh 1:1-18 II. The Evangelical Book of Signs: Joh 1:19 - 12:50 III. Teaching & Prayer to prepare disciples for the Church Age : Joh 13 – 17 IV. Death and Resurrection: JOH 18-20 V. Epilogue: Joh 21 Homework Assignment was to Read the Gospel of John I. The Prologue: Joh 1:1-18 II. The Evangelical Book of Signs: Joh 1:19-12:50 The Book of Signs records seven miracles which reveal the glory of the Son of God. The number seven takes on a prominence in the Gospel of John. There are seven “I am” passages, where the Lord identifies Himself as the great “I am”, using the personal name for the Lord God . A powerful line of testimony concerns the group of miracles or “signs” performed by Jesus Christ that John presents in His Gospel to...

The Activity of the Spirit in the Lives of Church Age Believers, Part 10

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:00:42 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-12-130417
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, April 17, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 10. We are going to proceed book by book in the New Testament and spend time on books that feature our subject: the activity of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church. Gospel of John Acts (with care) Romans 1 & 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians 1&2 Thessalonians The Gospel of John. Overview and Introduction. The purpose of the Gospel of John is to provide overwhelming proof that Jesus Christ is God, such that the soul who realizes this will choose to believe in Jesus Christ and receive eternal life. Ninety percent of the material in the Fourth Gospel is unique, not found in the other three. Among the four gospels, John gives the most detailed treatment of God the Holy Spirit when it comes to His Person and His role in the coming Church Age. He alone introduces doctrines that are unique to the Church Age, such as the indwelling of Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Outline I. The Prologue: Joh 1:1-18 II. The Evangelical Book of Signs: Joh 1:19-12:50 III. Teaching &...

The Activity of the Spirit in the Lives of Church Age Believers, Part 9

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:00:41 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-11-130414
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, April 14, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 9. Meditation on the Lighthouse Bible Church Youth Group 2013 Les Miserables Tent at the Deerfield Beach American Cancer Society Relay for Life LIFE, LOVE, and LIGHT The horrible moment when we learned that someone we love has cancer. So what do we learn from the LIGHT, from Christ? TRUE LOVE and REAL LIFE A heart will never be fully revealed or completely alive Until it has been allowed to break And then restored to hope By being allowed to love again Many times over In the same place It was originally broken We are going to proceed book by book in the New Testament and spend time on...

The Activity of the Spirit in the Lives of Church Age Believers, Part 8

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:00:40 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-10-130410
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, April 10, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 8. We are going to proceed book by book in the New Testament and spend time on books that feature our subject: the activity of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church. Gospel of John Acts (with care) Romans 1 & 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians 1&2 Thessalonians The BIG PICTURE = the difference between being Dalvin Cook and Will Muschamp spend a few minutes in MUS...

The Activity of the Spirit in the Lives of Church Age Believers, Part 7

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:00:39 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-9-130407
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, April 7, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 7. THE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD by Ernest Hemingway PACO MEET ME AT HOTEL MONTANA NOON TUESDAY ALL is FORGIVEN PAPA By the way, I am into little words lately. Little words like “but”. You’ll see what I mean. And little words like “so”. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life”. Here is a big key….the turning points of the story are the “Buts”! “But when he came to his senses”. This is repentance. “Repentance is a heart thing, not a lips thing. How do you know? Read about the Father in Luke...

The activity of the Spirit in the lives of Church Age Believers, part 6.

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:38 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-8-130403
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, April 3, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 6. Is it the mind of Christ that we must confess our sins (1jo 1:9) or else we will not be filled by the Spirit (Eph 5:18)? The false teaching that a Christian is incapable of any spiritual life until they confess their sins to God. The Bible does not say that confessing my sins results in the filling of the Spirit. The false teaching that a Christian is incapable of any spiritual life until they confess their sins to God. IF this false doctrine were true, here is a list of things that would be IMPOSSIBLE for you to experience on an uninterrupted basis: all of those things would be impossible for you every moment you had an unconfessed sin 1Jo 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love. 1. Is it the mind of Christ that we must confess our sins (1Jo 1:9) or else we will not be filled by the Spirit (Eph 5:18)? 2. Does God in His word say that a Church Age believer can ever lose fellowship with God –the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit? 3. Does God in His word say that our sins have been forgiven...

Proofs of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 04:00:37 GMT

Specials Series
Class number: SPEC-23-130331
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, March 31, 2013 Proofs of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Luminaria bags Proofs of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ HAND-OUT Joh 2:17 His disciples remembered that it was written, "ZEAL FOR YOUR HOUSE WILL CONSUME ME." “Your sins were not forgiven at the cross” “There is no spiritual life without rebound” Thank you!!! WE KNOW who is ultimately behind the disturbance. Our ultimate fight is not against flesh and blood… He is Risen...

The activity of the Spirit in the lives of Church Age Believers, part 5.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:00:36 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-6-130327
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, March 27, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 5. Joh 2:17 His disciples remembered that it was written, "ZEAL FOR YOUR HOUSE WILL CONSUME ME." “Your sins were not forgiven at the cross” “There is no spiritual life without rebound” WE KNOW who is ultimately behind the disturbance. Our ultimate fight is not against flesh and blood… Does the Bible make our confessing our sins in 1Jo 1:9 the determining factor in our being filled by the Spirit in Eph 5:18 ? The false teaching that a Christian is incapable of any spiritual life until they confess their sins to God. The Bible does not say that confessing my sins results in the filling of the Spirit. 1. Does the Bible make our confessing our sins in 1Jo 1:9 the determining factor in our being filled by the Spirit in Eph 5:18 ? 2. Does the Bible say that a Church Age believer can ever lose fellowship with God –the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit? 3. Does the Bible say that our sins have been forgiven because of Christ’s death on the cross…or do we have to add confessing our sins to that work in order to be forgiven of our...

Special Guest Teacher: Rory Clark

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:00:35 GMT

Specials Series
Class number: SPEC-22-130321
WELCOME TO BIBLE STUDY Good Evening! Let’s Make a Mental Shift 1PE 5:10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in (union with the Lord Jesus) Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you WELCOME TO BIBLE STUDY Rory Clark Pastor-Teacher TODAY’S STUDY Can You See the Hand of God in This Circumstance? 1JO 4:7 Beloved (divinely loved ones), let us love one another (unconditionally), for (unconditional) love is from (the source of) God; and everyone who loves (unconditionally) is born of God and knows God. 1JO 4:8 The one who does not love (unconditionally) does not know God, for God is (unconditional) love. 1JO 4:9 By this (unconditional love) the (unconditional) love of God was manifested in us, that God (the Father) has sent His only begotten (uniquely born) Son (the Lord Jesus Christ) into the world so that we might live (the resurrection life… the Zoe Life) through Him 1JO 4:10 In this (sending of His Son) is (unconditional) love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for...

The activity of the Spirit in the lives of Church Age Believers, part 4.

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:00:34 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-4-130307
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, March 7, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 4. The doctrine of rebound is a particularly insidious attack on the finished work of Christ. On the blood of Christ. Does the Bible make our confessing our sins in 1Jo 1:9 the determining factor in our being filled by the Spirit in Eph 5:18...

The activity of the Spirit in the lives of Church Age Believers, part 3.

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:00:33 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-3-130306
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, March 6, 2013 The Activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Church Age believers, part 3. Does the Bible make our confessing our sins in 1 John 1:9 the determining factor in our being filled by the Spirit in Eph 5:18? Does this passage in 1Jo 1:1-7 say that a person can go from having fellowship with the Father to not having fellowship with the Father? You cannot be IN THE DARKNESS and have fellowship with God. Here we have a person in fellowship with John, and John’s fellowship is with the Father and the Son, so here we have a person who is walking in the Light and has fellowship. Nothing is said here clearly and directly that indicates that it is even possible for someone to go from having fellowship to not having fellowship. It all comes down to whether a person can be in the Light and go back to being in the darkness. Does 1 John say that a person can go from being in the Light to being in the darkness? The movement is from darkness to Light. There is clearly no movement here from being in the Light to being in darkness. There is only one other section in 1 John that refers to either darkness or Light. And it is a few verses later, in 1Jo 2:8-11. People who hate their brother and are IN THE...

The activity of the Spirit in the lives of Church Age Believers, part 2.

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:00:32 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-2-130305
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Tuesday, March 5, 2013 The activity of the Spirit in the lives of Church Age Believers, part 2. Does the Bible make our confessing our sins in 1Jo 1:9 the determining factor in our being filled by the Spirit in Eph 5:18? I cannot find in the Bible where it tells Church Age believers, who are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, that confessing our sins results in the filling of the Holy Spirit. The Bible does not say that confessing my sins results in the filling of the Spirit. The homework assignment was to read 1 John, find the passages that mention the Holy Spirit, and see what the letter says about the Holy Spirit. Does this passage, 1Jo 1:1-7, or does anything in this letter, say that a person can go from being in fellowship to being out of fellowship? You cannot be IN THE DARKNESS and have fellowship with God. But can you HAVE FELLOWSHIP with God, and then after that, go from having fellowship with God to NOT having fellowship with God?? Here we have a person in fellowship with John, and John’s fellowship is with the Father and the Son, so here we have a person who is walking in the Light and has fellowship. Nothing said here that indicates it is even possible for someone to go from having fellowship to not having fellowship. There...

I have a confession to make.

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:00:31 GMT

The Holy Spirit In The Church Series
Class number: HSCH-1-130303
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, March 3, 2013 I have a confession to make. I cannot find in the Bible where it tells Church Age believers, who are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, that confessing our sins results in the filling of the Holy Spirit. I cannot see how the Bible makes our confessing our sins in 1 John 1:9 the determining factor in our being filled with the Spirit in Eph 5:18. Ecc 3:6 A time to search and a time to give up as lost; A time to keep and a time to throw away. The Bible does not say that confessing my sins results in the filling of the Spirit. If I can’t find it… How can I teach it?? I commit personal sins. His Son is the Lamb of God Who TAKES AWAY the sins of the world!!!! These are all facts, and I am simply “homologeo–ing” them this morning. Rom 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill [pleroo] you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. The word “confess” in 1 Joh 1:9 is the Greek word homologeo. “to declare openly by way of speaking out freely, such confession being the effect of deep conviction of facts” [Vine] “to make an emphatic...

Spiritual Gifts part 376: The Greatest Pastor's Conference ever!

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:00:30 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-494-130228
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, February 28, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 376: The Greatest Pastor’s Conference Ever. 2013 FHSAA Class 3A Boys Basketball Finals- Providence vs Coral Springs Christian Rom 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill [pleroo] you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 7. Temporary spiritual gifts Sign gifts c. The third temporary gift is that of miracles, Heb 2:4 The gift of miracles was the unique ability to accomplish supernatural works of power in order to draw attention to the message. Whenever God gives a sign, look for the message. What does the manifestation of this temporary gift say about our Lord Jesus Christ? Miracles can be "lying wonders" according to 2Th 2:9. MAT 24:24 “For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show...

Spiritual Gifts part 375: How does the sign point to the Son?

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:00:29 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-493-130227
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 375: Ok so what does the sign say about the Son? The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 7. Temporary spiritual gifts Sign gifts c. The third temporary gift is that of miracles, Heb 2:4 The gift of miracles was the unique ability to accomplish supernatural works of power in order to draw attention to the message. Whenever God gives a sign, look for the message. What does the manifestation of this temporary gift say about our Lord Jesus Christ? 1. There are no miracles. 2. Miracles are performed directly by God 3. Miracles are performed by God using a human intermediary. Man is impressed with miracles. However, the easier thing for God to do is to perform a miracle. What glorifies God more is to have a believer line up with His will and enjoy the spiritual freedom which exists in Christ. The greatest demonstration of God's power in mankind today is the fulfillment of His divine plan in the life of any believer, reproducing the virtues of Christ. Our good friends, hupomone and makrothumia. Miracles can be "lying wonders" according to 2Th...

Spiritual Gifts part 374: Lying Wonders in the Last Days.

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 05:00:28 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-492-130224
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, February 24, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 374: Lying wonders in the last days The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Foundation: apostles prophets Sign: miracles healings tongues Revelatory: the word of wisdom the word of knowledge discerning of spirits faith interpretation of tongues Speaking: Pastor-Teacher evangelist teaching exhortation Serving: helps service administration mercy giving Point 7. Temporary spiritual gifts Sign gifts c. The third temporary gift is that of miracles, Heb 2:4 The gift of miracles was the unique ability to accomplish supernatural works of power in order to draw attention to the message. In Act 20:7-12, Paul raised Eutychus, the fortunate kid, from the dead after he fell asleep in Bible class and fell 3 stories to his death. God wiped out...

Spiritual Gifts part 373: That the works of God might be displayed in you.

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:00:27 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-491-130221
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, February 21, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 373: that the works of God might be displayed in you The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Foundation: apostles prophets Sign: miracles healings tongues Revelatory: the word of wisdom the word of knowledge discerning of spirits faith interpretation of tongues Speaking: Pastor-Teacher evangelist teaching exhortation Serving: helps service administration mercy giving Point 7. Temporary spiritual gifts Sign gifts c. The third temporary gift is that of miracles, Heb 2:4 The gift of miracles was the unique ability to accomplish supernatural works of power in order to draw attention to the message. In Act 20:6-12, Paul raised Eutychus, the fortunate kid, from the dead. What must it have been like for the loved ones who brought their dead, their lame, their disturbed out in the desperate hope that they might be...

Spiritual Gifts part 372: Being the father of Eutychus.

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:00:26 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-490-130220
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 372: Being the father of Eutychus The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Foundation: apostles prophets Sign: miracles healings tongues Revelatory: the word of wisdom the word of knowledge discerning of spirits faith interpretation of tongues Speaking: Pastor-Teacher evangelist teaching exhortation Serving: helps service administration mercy giving Point 7. Temporary spiritual gifts Foundational gifts The temporary spiritual gifts of apostle and prophet were foundational; Eph 2:20. EPH 2:20 having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, Sign gifts c. The third temporary gift is that of miracles, Heb 2:4 The gift of miracles was the unique ability to accomplish supernatural works of...

Basics Series. Justification, part 3.

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:00:25 GMT

Basics Series Series
Class number: BAS-39-130219
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Basics Tuesday, February 19, 2013 The Doctrine of Soteriology (Salvation) The blood of Christ – His substitutionary spiritual death on the cross – provided redemption, expiation, propitiation, and reconciliation for every man. Redemption Price Expiation Cancelled Propitiation Satisfied Reconciliation Peace Justification Righteousness THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION Justification by faith is the heart of what separates Christianity from religion. justification righteousness imputation faith [what they are….and what they are not!] To justify means to declare righteous. Justification is the legal act of God whereby He declares the believer...

Spiritual Gifts part 371: Never fall asleep in Bible class!

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:00:24 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-489-130217
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, February 17, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 371: Never fall asleep in Bible class! The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 7. Temporary spiritual gifts Foundational gifts The temporary spiritual gifts of apostle and prophet were foundational; Eph 2:20. EPH 2:20 having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, Sign gifts c. The third temporary gift is that of miracles, Heb 2:4 The gift of miracles was the unique ability to accomplish supernatural works of power. This temporary spiritual gift was designed for the pre-canon period of the Church Age to validate and to accredit the communication gifts, primarily the ministry of the apostles. Philip the evangelist performed signs and wonders (Acts 8), as did Stephen when he was delivering his prophetic indictment of the Jews (Acts 6). Peter performed miracles which brought him a hearing - an audience. The purpose of the gift was to draw attention to the message - not attention to the man or the miracle itself, 2Co 12:12; 1Co 12:10,28. In Act 9:36-42, Peter raised Dorcas from the dead. ACT 9:42 And it became known all...

Spiritual Gifts part 370: The surpassing greatness of His power toward us.

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:00:23 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-488-130214
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, February 14, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 370: the surpassing greatness of His power toward us Our next Work Day planned for Saturday February 16 starts at 8 AM Pictures!! brian@lbible.org The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 7. Temporary spiritual gifts Foundational gifts The temporary spiritual gifts of apostle and prophet were foundational; Eph 2:20. EPH 2:20 having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, Sign gifts c. The third temporary gift is that of miracles, Heb 2:4 The gift of miracles was the unique ability to accomplish supernatural works of power. This temporary spiritual gift was designed for the pre-canon period of the Church Age to validate and to accredit the communication gifts, primarily the ministry of the apostles. Philip the evangelist performed signs and wonders (Acts 8), as did Stephen when he was delivering his prophetic indictment of the Jews (Acts 6). They couldn't go...

Spiritual Gifts part 369: And many believed in the Lord.

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:00:22 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-487-130213
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 369: And many believed in the Lord Our next Work Day planned for Saturday February 16 starts at 8 AM Pictures!! brian@lbible.org The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 7. Temporary spiritual gifts Foundational gifts The temporary spiritual gifts of apostle and prophet were foundational; Eph 2:20. a. The gift of apostle. b. Next is the gift of prophecy which was not a national leader like that of the Old Testament prophets. EPH 2:20 having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, Sign gifts c. The third temporary gift is that of miracles, Heb 2:4 Heb 2:4 God also bearing witness with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will. The gift of miracles was the unique ability to accomplish supernatural works of power. Peter was CERTAIN that he would be able to perform this miracle. He performed it at will. This temporary spiritual gift was designed for the pre-canon period of the Church Age to validate and to accredit the...

Spiritual Gifts part 368: The Message is the miracle!

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 05:00:21 GMT

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Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, February 10, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 368: The message is the miracle! Our next Work Day planned for Saturday February 16 starts at 8 AM The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 7. Temporary spiritual gifts Foundational gifts The temporary spiritual gifts of apostle and prophet were foundational; Eph 2:20. a. The gift of apostle. 1. The formation of the canon of the New Testament. Hence, the revelation of the mystery doctrine of the Church-age. 2. The leadership in the pre-canon period. b. Next is the gift of prophecy which was not a national leader like that of the Old Testament prophets. EPH 2:20 having been built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, Sign gifts c. The third temporary gift is that of miracles, Heb 2:4 Heb 2:4 God also bearing witness with them, both by signs and wonders and by various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit according to His own will. The gift of miracles was the unique ability to accomplish supernatural works of power. Peter was CERTAIN that he would be able to perform this miracle. He performed it at...

Spiritual Gifts part 367: Many False Prophets have gone out.

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:00:20 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-485-130207
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, February 7, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 367: Many false prophets have gone out The Anglican Catholic Church of Saint John the Theologian 4213 N. Federal Hwy ~ Pompano Bch, FL 33064 Work Day planned for Saturday February 9 starts at 8 AM Crew needs 1. Dismantling (5-6 +) Bring your own sledge hammer & wrecking bar 2. Clean out front office (2) Moving furniture, etc. Q&A tonight 7:30 – 8:00 PM The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 7. Temporary spiritual gifts Foundational gifts The temporary spiritual gifts of apostle and prophet were foundational; Eph 2:20. a. The gift of apostle. b. the gift of prophecy which was not a national leader like that of the Old Testament prophets. This gift was second in order of merit: 1CO 12:28 And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, The purpose of the spiritual gift of prophet was to provide an authoritative source of revelation until the canon of Scripture was completed. The temporary spiritual gift of prophecy provided doctrine, guidance, and edification to the early church until the New...

Spiritual Gifts part 366: Declaring God's message.

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:00:19 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-484-130206
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 366: Declaring God’s message The Anglican Catholic Church of Saint John the Theologian 4213 N. Federal Hwy ~ Pompano Bch, FL 33064 Work Day planned for Saturday February 9 starts at 8 AM Crew needs 1. Dismantling (5-6 +) Bring your own sledge hammer & wrecking bar 2. Clean out front office (2) Moving furniture, etc. info@lbible.org The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 7. Temporary spiritual gifts Foundational gifts The temporary spiritual gifts of apostle and prophet were foundational; Eph 2:20. a. The gift of apostle. b. the gift of prophecy which was not a national leader like that of the Old Testament prophets. This gift was second in order of merit: 1CO 12:28 And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, The purpose of the spiritual gift of prophet was to provide an authoritative source of revelation until the canon of Scripture was completed. The things the prophets revealed had to line up with the teaching from the apostles. The gift of apostle was first in merit and authority. Other...

Basics Series. Justification, part 2.

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:00:18 GMT

Basics Series Series
Class number: BAS-38-130205
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Basics Tuesday, February 5, 2013 The Doctrine of Soteriology (Salvation) The blood of Christ – His substitutionary spiritual death on the cross – provided redemption, expiation, propitiation, and reconciliation for every man. Redemption Price Expiation Cancelled Propitiation Satisfied Reconciliation Peace Justification Righteousness THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION INTRODUCTION At the moment of faith in Christ, the perfect righteousness of God is credited to our account. Redemption and Expiation take us out of the red; Imputation (of perfect righteousness and eternal life) puts us in the black! Imputation credits to our account the perfect righteousness of God. Justification is God declaring us to be perfectly righteousness forever, as a legal matter, before the bench of God’s...

Spiritual Gifts part 365: The temporary gift of Prophet.

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 05:00:17 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-483-130203
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, February 3, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 365: The temporary gift of Prophet The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Congratulations! We are now the owners of the building formerly known as St. John the Theologian church. Work Day planned for Saturday February 9 Crew needs 1. Dismantling (5-6 +) Bring your own sledge hammer & wrecking bar 2. Clean out front office (2) Moving furniture, etc. info@lbible.org Point 7. Temporary spiritual gifts Foundational gifts The temporary spiritual gifts of apostle and prophet were foundational; Eph 2:20. a. The gift of apostle. An apostle is one chosen and sent with a special mission as the fully authorized representative of the sender. What are the qualifications of an apostle in the Church Age? What characteristics have to be there? 1. Saw the resurrected Christ. The apostles had to personally see the resurrected Lord, Act 1:22, 1Co 9:1, 1Co 15:8-9. 2. Selected, called, and appointed by the Lord Jesus Christ. 3. Authenticating signs: the temporary (and no longer functioning) spiritual gifts of miracles, tongues, & healing. The...

Spiritual Gifts part 364: Mission Accomplished!

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:16 GMT

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Class number: ROMANS-482-130131
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, January 31, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 364: Mission Accomplished! Congratulations! We are now the owners of the building formerly known as St. John the Theologian church. info@lbible.org The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 7. Temporary spiritual gifts Foundational gifts The temporary spiritual gifts of apostle and prophet were foundational; Eph 2:20. a. The gift of apostle. An apostle is one chosen and sent with a special mission as the fully authorized representative of the sender. What are the qualifications of an apostle in the Church Age? What characteristics have to be there? 1. Saw the resurrected Christ. The apostles had to personally see the resurrected Lord, Act 1:22, 1Co 9:1, 1Co 15:8-9. 2. Selected, called, and appointed by the Lord Jesus Christ. The apostles had to be appointed by the LORD, not elected by men, 1Co 12:4-11,28; Act 1:15-26. Paul is the one who replaced Judas Iscariot - not Matthias. 1Co 15:7-8; Rev 21:14, 1Ti 1:12. The word apostle is apostolos which means a delegate; an ambassador of the Gospel; a commissioner of Christ, or sent forth with orders. Barnabas...

Spiritual Gifts part 363 The Qualifications of an Apostle.

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:00:15 GMT

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Class number: ROMANS-481-130130
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 363: The qualifications of an apostle We expect to close on the purchase of our new building this Thursday January 31 New building - Needs Construction cleaning Demolition/general clean-up Permanent cleaning crew Lawn and grounds keeping General maintenance, sprinkler repair Ushers/security Labor during construction/renovation 1st General Work Day planned for Saturday February 9 info@lbible.org The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 5. The individual spiritual gifts found in the New Testament Point 6. What are the categories of spiritual gifts? The individual spiritual gifts and their categories. Point 7. Temporary spiritual gifts Under this point, we will (a) examine what the temporary spiritual gifts were; and (b) see the reasons why we know that they were...

Spiritual Gifts part 362. What is an Apostle?

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 05:00:14 GMT

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Class number: ROMANS-480-130127
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, January 27, 2013 We expect to close on the purchase of our new building this Thursday January 31 New building - Needs Construction cleaning Demolition/general clean-up Permanent cleaning crew Lawn and grounds keeping General maintenance, sprinkler repair Ushers/security Labor during construction/renovation 1st General Work Day planned for Saturday February 9 info@lbible.org Spiritual Gifts Part 362: What is an Apostle? The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 1. Setting the scene for Paul’s teaching on the Spiritual Gifts. Point 2. The Giver of the Gifts: The Person and Work of God the Holy Spirit Point 3. What is a “Spiritual Gift”? Point 4. Developing the capacity you need to function effectively in your spiritual gift. Point 5. The individual spiritual gifts found in the New Testament Point 6. What are the categories of spiritual gifts? The individual spiritual gifts and their...

Spiritual Gifts part 361. The Spiritual Gift of Apostle.

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:00:13 GMT

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Class number: ROMANS-479-130124
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, January 24, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 361: The Spiritual Gift of Apostle. The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 3. What is a “Spiritual Gift”? Point 4. Developing the capacity you need to function effectively in your spiritual gift. Point 5. The individual spiritual gifts found in the New Testament Point 6. What are the categories of spiritual gifts? The individual spiritual gifts and their categories. Foundation: apostles prophets Sign: healings miracles tongues Revelatory: the word of wisdom the word of knowledge discerning of spirits faith interpretation of tongues 1 Cor 13:8 Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy [foundation], they will be done away; if there are tongues [sign], they will cease; if there is knowledge [revelatory] , it will be done away. Speaking: Pastor-Teacher...

Spiritual Gifts part 360. The Foundational Spiritual Gifts.

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:12 GMT

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Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 360: The Foundational spiritual gifts. The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 3. What is a “Spiritual Gift”? Point 4. Developing the capacity you need to function effectively in your spiritual gift. Point 5. The individual spiritual gifts found in the New Testament Point 6. What are the categories of spiritual gifts? The individual spiritual gifts and their categories. There are two major categories of spiritual gifts found in the Bible. a. Temporary spiritual gifts were operational during the pre-canon period of the Church Age, i.e., from approx. AD 30 to AD 96. b. Permanent spiritual gifts function throughout the Church Age, until the Rapture of the Church, whenever that occurs. Temporary spiritual gifts only functioned during the pre-canon period. Permanent spiritual gifts function throughout the Church Age, but are emphasized from the time of the completion of the Canon forward. You can further divide the temporary spiritual gifts into three kinds: foundational, sign, and revelatory. You can further divide the...

Basics Series. Justification, part 1.

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:00:11 GMT

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Class number: BAS-37-130122
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Basics Tuesday, January 22, 2013 The Doctrine of Soteriology (Salvation) The blood of Christ – His substitutionary spiritual death on the cross – provided redemption, expiation, propitiation, and reconciliation for every man. Redemption Price Expiation Cancelled Propitiation Satisfied Reconciliation Peace Justification Righteousness THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION INTRODUCTION 4. The problem of relative righteousness is solved at the moment of faith in Christ by Imputation and Justification. At the moment of faith in Christ, the perfect righteousness of God is credited to our account. Redemption and Expiation take us out of the red; Imputation (of perfect righteousness and eternal life) puts us in the black! Imputation credits to our account the perfect righteousness of...

Spiritual Gifts part 359. The Temporary Spiritual Gifts.

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:00:10 GMT

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Class number: ROMANS-477-130120
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, January 20, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 359: Temporary spiritual gifts. The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 3. What is a “Spiritual Gift”? Point 4. Developing the capacity you need to function effectively in your spiritual gift. Point 5. The individual spiritual gifts found in the New Testament Chronological order: 1 Corinthians Romans Ephesians 1 Peter Point 6. What are the categories of spiritual gifts? The individual spiritual gifts and their categories. There are two major categories of spiritual gifts found in the Bible. a. Temporary spiritual gifts were operational during the pre-canon period of the Church Age, i.e., from approx. AD 30 to AD 96. b. Permanent spiritual gifts function throughout the Church Age, until the Rapture of the Church, whenever that occurs. Temporary spiritual gifts only functioned during the pre-canon period. Permanent spiritual gifts function throughout the Church Age, but are emphasized from the time of the completion of the Canon forward. You can further divide the temporary spiritual gifts...

Spiritual Gifts part 358. The Categories of Spiritual Gifts.

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:00:09 GMT

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Class number: ROMANS-476-130117
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, January 17, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 358: The categories of spiritual gifts. The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 3. What is a “Spiritual Gift”? Point 4. Developing the capacity you need to function effectively in your spiritual gift. Point 5. The individual spiritual gifts found in the New Testament Chronological order: 1 Corinthians Romans Ephesians 1 Peter Their purpose is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ, the one who is full of grace and truth. They are given for the common good, to build up and edify other believers. They are to promote unity in the royal family. Much of the material on spiritual gifts in 1st Corinthians was written in order to fix what was wrong with the church at Corinth when it came to their lack of understanding and abuse of spiritual gifts. 1Co 12:8-10: the word of wisdom, the gift of knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, distinguishing of spirits or discernment, tongues, and the interpretation of tongues. In 1CO 12:28, we have the gifts of apostles, prophets, teachers, miracles, healings, helps, administrations,...

Spiritual Gifts part 357. More Individual Gifts.

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:08 GMT

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Class number: ROMANS-475-130116
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 357: More Individual Gifts. The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 3. What is a “Spiritual Gift”? “Gifts of the Spirit are that without which the Church cannot subsist in the world, nor can believers be useful unto one another and the rest of mankind, unto the glory of Christ, as they ought to be.” John Owen, Puritan Point 4. Developing the capacity you need to function effectively in your spiritual gift. Point 5. The individual spiritual gifts found in the New Testament Much of the material on spiritual gifts in 1st Corinthians was written in order to fix what was wrong with the church at Corinth when it came to their lack of understanding and abuse of spiritual gifts. Romans explains the Good News of the Gospel. It presents essential foundational principles for believers and local assemblies in all places and times. Ephesians explains the mystery of the church, the one universal body of Christ consisting of all church age believers. 1 Peter explains how to handle suffering as a Christian will give us a compact summary of the spiritual gifts that we can use to categorize...

Spiritual Gifts part 356. Individual Spiritual Gifts in the New Testament.

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 05:00:07 GMT

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Class number: ROMANS-474-130113
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, January 13, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 356: Individual gifts mentioned in the New Testament The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 3. What is a “Spiritual Gift”? Similar but different: things sometimes confused with spiritual gifts Offices in the church pastor or elder in a church versus spiritual gift of Pastor-Teacher Office of deacon versus spiritual gift of helps or administration Natural talents The fruit of the Spirit Spiritual gifts Fruit of the...

Spiritual Gifts part 355. Natural Talents vs. Spiritual Gifts.

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:00:06 GMT

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Class number: ROMANS-473-130110
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, January 10, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 355: Talents vs. spiritual gifts The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 3. What is a “Spiritual Gift”? Similar but different: things sometimes confused with spiritual gifts Offices in the church pastor or elder in a church versus spiritual gift of Pastor-Teacher Office of deacon versus spiritual gift of helps or administration 1. Pastor-Teachers are men with communication gifts given by Christ to equip, build up and edify the Royal Family. Eph 4:11-16 2. The offices in the local assembly are priest (all members), deacon, and elder (overseer, pastor). 3. Elders must be able to teach and to rule. So, ideally, elders should have the spiritual gift of Pastor-Teacher. 4. The number of elders in a congregation is subject to the sovereignty of the Holy Spirit and the discernment of the existing leadership. 5. The authority that is emphasized for the church is Christ, the Head of the Body. Authority is also delegated to the elders (pastors) to rule or govern the local assembly. The office of deacon is not...

Spiritual Gifts part 354. Authority in the church.

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 05:00:05 GMT

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Class number: ROMANS-472-130109
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, January 9, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 354: Authority in the church The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 1. Setting the scene for Paul’s teaching on the Spiritual Gifts. Point 2. The Giver of the Gifts: The Person and Work of God the Holy Spirit Point 3. What is a “Spiritual Gift”? Similar but different: things sometimes confused with spiritual gifts Offices in the church pastor or elder in a church versus spiritual gift of Pastor-Teacher Office of deacon versus spiritual gift of helps or administration The Biblical offices of the local churches include the Lord Jesus Christ as the head, the elders or pastors, the deacons, and the priests. There is a difference between the office of elder/overseer/pastor and the spiritual gift of Pastor-Teacher. Pastor-Teachers equip the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ. Eph 4:11 has no reference to: any set of criteria to be used in selecting Pastor-Teachers a local assembly an office The office of...

Basics Series. Soteriology, part 23.

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:00:04 GMT

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Class number: BAS-36-130108
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Basics Tuesday, January 8, 2013 The Doctrine of Soteriology (Salvation) The blood of Christ – His substitutionary spiritual death on the cross – provided redemption, expiation, propitiation, and reconciliation for every man. Redemption Price Expiation Cancelled Propitiation Satisfied Reconciliation Peace Justification Righteousness Three of them have to do with negatives that stood in the way of mankind having any relationship with God whatsoever. The other three have to do with positives that the believer is fitted with in order to live forever with God in the destiny that God has for him. Four doctrines describe reconciliation for the entire human race: the unlimited atonement, redemption, expiation, and...

Spiritual Gifts part 353. The office of elder.

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 05:00:03 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-471-130106
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, January 6, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 353: The office of elder The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 1. Setting the scene for Paul’s teaching on the Spiritual Gifts. Point 2. The Giver of the Gifts: The Person and Work of God the Holy Spirit Point 3. What is a “Spiritual Gift”? Similar but different: things sometimes confused with spiritual gifts Offices in the church pastor or elder in a church versus spiritual gift of Pastor-Teacher Office of deacon versus spiritual gift of helps or administration The Biblical offices of the local churches include the Lord Jesus Christ as the head, the elders or pastors, the deacons, and the priests. There is a difference between the office of elder/overseer/pastor and the spiritual gift of Pastor-Teacher. Pastor-Teachers equip the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ. Here in Titus 1 we also learn that the office of elder and the office of overseer are the same office. By the way, that is also taught in Act 20:17, 20:28. poimaino to tend...

Spiritual Gifts part 352. The offices in the church.

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:00:02 GMT

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Class number: ROMANS-470-130103
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, January 3, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 352: Offices in the church The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 1. Setting the scene for Paul’s teaching on the Spiritual Gifts. Point 2. The Giver of the Gifts: The Person and Work of God the Holy Spirit Point 3. What is a “Spiritual Gift”? Similar but different: things sometimes confused with spiritual gifts Offices in the church pastor or elder in a church versus spiritual gift of Pastor-Teacher Office of deacon versus spiritual gift of helps or administration The Biblical offices of the local churches include the Lord Jesus Christ as the head, the elders or pastors, the deacons, and the priests. There is a difference between the office of elder/overseer/pastor and the spiritual gift of Pastor-Teacher. Pastor-Teachers equip the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ. Here in Titus 1 we also learn that the office of elder and the office of overseer are the same office. By the way, that is also taught in Act 20:17,...

Spiritual Gifts part 351. An office and a gift are not the same thing.

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:00:01 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-469-130102
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, January 2, 2013 Spiritual Gifts Part 351: An office and a spiritual gift are not the same thing. The Doctrine of Spiritual Gifts Point 1. Setting the scene for Paul’s teaching on the Spiritual Gifts. Point 2. The Giver of the Gifts: The Person and Work of God the Holy Spirit Point 3. What is a “Spiritual Gift”? 1. All three members of the Trinity are involved. 2. They are marked by great variety. 3. Their source is the Holy Spirit. 4. They are a gift of God’s grace. 5.They are given for the purpose of serving. 6. They run on divine power and love. 7. Each believer gets one. 8. They are given to publicly demonstrate God’s grace and truth. 9. They are given for the good of the team. 10. God gets the glory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1Pe 4:10 As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Similar but different: things sometimes confused with spiritual gifts Offices in the church pastor or elder in a church versus spiritual...