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Spiritual Gifts part 231: Satan hates active faith in a believer�s heart.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:00:50 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-349-120222
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, February 22, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 231: Satan hates active faith in a believer’s heart. The progress of Abraham’s life of faith in the God who does the impossible is vividly set before us in the word of God as our example. Abraham believed on God in view of what He said He would do; we believe on Him who has raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead. God making alive dead ones, and calling things not being, being! (Newell) We see this CONCRETELY in the faith story of Abraham. We see this spiritually in our faith history in Christ, Eph...

Spiritual Gifts part 230: Abraham's life teaches that our faith will be tested.

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 05:00:49 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-348-120219
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, February 19, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 230: Abraham teaches us that there will be many tests of our faith. “I AM” in the Hebrew is יְﬣוָֹﬣ YHWH: Yahweh or Jehovah, the self-existent One. Exo 3:14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM” Jehovah, YHWH, is the personal name of each member of the Trinity, in contrast to Elohim, which is the name of God from the standpoint of His attributes. The Jews substituted the noun - ADONAI, because they considered YHWH such a sacred name that they wouldn't even pronounce it. Three persons are called YHWH: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The link between what He is and what we can be is this: “he who believes in Me” “What I AM is made good in your life when you believe.” It is something expressing belief. It is a going forward with God, confidently expecting what God has promised. Unbelief sees something in God’s hand and says, “I wish I had that”. Faith sees it, and says, “I will have it!” – and gets it!! (Moody) The progress...

Spiritual Gifts part 229: God is for you- now BELIEVE it!

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:00:48 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-347-120216
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, February 16, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 229: God is FOR YOU – now BELIEVE IT! It is in the living of the every day people that the grace of God proves itself magnificent and sufficient. It is only Christ who can meet our need. He is our daily bread. The link between what He is and what we can be is this: “he who believes in Me” “What I AM is made good in your life when you believe.” It is something expressing belief. It is a going forward with God, confidently expecting what God has promised. Unbelief sees something in God’s hand and says, “I wish I had that”. Faith sees it, and says, “I will have it!” – and gets it!! (Moody) The progress of Abraham’s life of faith in the God who does the impossible is vividly set before us in the word of God as our example. Abraham believed on God in view of what He said He would do; we believe on Him who has raised up Jesus our Lord from the...

Spiritual Gifts part 228: Faith keeps us walking that narrow road.

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:00:47 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-346-120215
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 228: Faith keeps us walking that narrow road that leads to life. Does it lead to the manifestation of the Lord Jesus Christ? The love of God found its perfect expression and its perfect object in the person of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lord can provide us with the love to love with. The hardest place to be a Christian is at home. In the kitchen! It is in the living of the every day people that the grace of God proves itself magnificent and sufficient. It is only Christ who can meet our need. He is our daily bread. The link between what He is and what we can be is this: “he who believes in Me” “What I AM is made good in your life when you...

Basics Series. Soteriology, Part 1

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:46 GMT

Basics Series Series
Class number: BAS-14-120214
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Basics Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Salvation…for God so LOVED the world… The Doctrine of Witnessing (Evangelism) Principles of Witnessing 1. The responsibility of witnessing belongs to every believer. 2. The basic knowledge of witnessing involves the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ and His accomplishments on the Cross and by His Resurrection. 3. The challenge of witnessing comes from the doctrine of the unlimited atonement, 1Jo 2:2 – Christ died for all mankind. 4. The method of witnessing is enhanced by your positive mental attitude related to your spiritual growth or maturity. 5. Confidence in witnessing comes from your own assurance of eternal security, Joh 5:24, 10:28. 6. The effectiveness of witnessing depends on the ministry of God the Holy Spirit, Joh 16:7-11. 7. The communication of witnessing occurs two ways – the example of your life (2Co 3:3, 6:3) and the words of your lips (2Co 5:18-21; 6:2). 8. The reward for witnessing is a part of your...

Spiritual Gifts part 227: That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith.

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:00:45 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-345-120212
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, February 12, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 227: That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. Heb 11:1 Now faith is the title deed of things hoped for, the proof of things which are not being seen. [Wuest translation] Does it lead to the manifestation of the Lord Jesus Christ? Eph 3:17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; The love of God found its perfect expression and its perfect object in the person of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lord can provide us with the love to love with. The hardest place to be a Christian is at home. In the kitchen! It is in the living of the every day people that the grace of God proves itself magnificent and sufficient. It is only Christ who can meet our need. He is our daily...

Spiritual Gifts part 226: What 'I AM' is made good in your life when you believe.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:44 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-344-120209
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, February 9, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 226: What CHRIST IS is made good in your life when you BELIEVE. The new life that we receive at the moment of our rebirth is a life that has Christ as its center. Faith means turning to Christ and saying, “I turn this completely over to You”. Humble trust in Christ is the channel through which you receive the resources and strength you need to meet every challenge in the race. After salvation, faith is the active entrusting our lives to the One who died for us and lives inside us. Heb 11:1 Now faith is the title deed of things hoped for, the proof of things which are not being seen. [Wuest translation] Does it lead to the manifestation of the Lord Jesus Christ? The love of God found its perfect expression and its perfect object in the person of our Lord Jesus Christ. Mat 17:5 Behold, a voice out of the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!” Sos 6:3 “I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine, He who pastures his flock among the lilies.” Our Lord can provide us with the love to love...

Spiritual Gifts part 225: Coming down into the kitchen.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:43 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-343-120208
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 225: Coming down into the kitchen (where the heat is!) All the action now is in the phrase “I live by faith in the Son of God”. This is how we run our race. From the time that Adam fell, God went to work, and His strategy was to do away with the first Adam and replace him with the Last Adam, the Lord Jesus Christ. The new life that we receive at the moment of our rebirth is a life that has Christ as its center. Our daily victory is a moment by moment thing. The antidote to the poison of old man thinking is our daily dose of the word of God. Faith means turning to Christ and saying, “I turn this completely over to You”. “faith” = πίστις pistis synonymous with trust or belief. It is trust, dependence, reliance. It literally means “in the sphere of faith or in the atmosphere of faith”. Heb 11:1 Now faith is the title deed of things hoped for, the proof of things which are not being seen. [Wuest translation] The atmosphere of our spiritual life is...

Spiritual Gifts part 224: When holding on to Christ is more vital than breathing.

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:42 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-342-120205
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, February 5, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 224: When holding on to Christ is more vital than breathing. All the action now is in the phrase “I live by faith in the Son of God”. This is how we run our race. The old man has left his garbage in two places: human bodies (the old sin nature) and human souls (human viewpoint). Satan has done a fantastic job polluting this world with the trash talk of the old man. From the time that Adam fell, God went to work, and His strategy was to do away with the first Adam and replace him with the Last Adam, the Lord Jesus Christ. Our role is simple – a continual life marked by faith, trust in the Son of God who loved us and gave Himself up for us. The new life that we receive at the moment of our rebirth is a life that has Christ as its center. Satan is trying to ratchet up this old world system as much as he can to try to prevent believers in these last days from growing up to be friends of God. We are to give our sin nature the same rights as a corpse. Faith means turning to Christ and saying, “I turn this completely over to You”. The Greek verb for “live” is in the present active indicative. “faith” =...

Spiritual Gifts part 223: Faith is the atmosphere we live in now with Christ

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:41 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-341-120202
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, February 2, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 223: Faith is the atmosphere we live in now with Christ. It is the self-righteous, self-centered, self-absorbed, self-seeking ego. It was the rebellious unbelieving self. The religious you. All the action, all the focus, all the concern is CENTERED on self. The old man is an entity who thinks and behaves a certain way. The new life that we receive at the moment of our rebirth is a life that has Christ as its center. All the action flows from Christ the fountain. All the focus is on the person and work of Christ. All the energy comes from the Holy Spirit whom Christ sent and who is here to glorify Christ. Because we are still capable of forgetting and wandering off into the old ways that lead to death. We are to give our sin nature the same rights as a corpse. A crucified man is no trouble to anyone anymore. Faith means turning to Christ and saying, “I turn this completely over to You”. The Greek verb for “live” is in the present active indicative. “faith” = πίστις pistis synonymous with trust or belief. It is...

Spiritual Gifts part 222: Faith means turning this over completely to Christ.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:40 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-340-120201
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 222: Faith means turning things completely over to Christ. 2Co 5:14 For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; In Christ, I have satisfied the Law, and am therefore now released from it - from its accusations, its penalty, and also from its claim on me. Here in Gal 2:20 “have been crucified with” is in the perfect passive indicative. Perfect tense means action completed in the past [at the cross] with results that keep on continuing forever. A past completed action having present finished results.\ Perfect tense means action completed in the past [at the cross] with results that keep on continuing forever. It is the self-righteous, self-centered, self-absorbed, self-seeking ego. It was the rebellious unbelieving self. The religious you. All the action, all the focus, all the concern is CENTERED on self. The old man is an entity who thinks and behaves a certain way. The new life that we receive at the moment of our rebirth is a life that has Christ as its center. All the action flows from Christ the fountain. All the focus is on the person and work of Christ. All...

Basics Series. Fishers of men.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:39 GMT

Basics Series Series
Class number: BAS-13-120131
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Basics Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Evangelism, Part 10: Fishers of men. The Doctrine of Witnessing (Evangelism) Principles of Witnessing 1. The responsibility of witnessing belongs to every believer. 2. The basic knowledge of witnessing involves the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ and His accomplishments on the Cross and by His Resurrection. 3. The challenge of witnessing comes from the doctrine of the unlimited atonement, 1Jo 2:2 – Christ died for all mankind. 1 Tim 4:10 For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. 4. The method of witnessing is enhanced by your positive mental attitude related to your spiritual growth or maturity. 2 Peter 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. 5. Confidence in witnessing comes from your own assurance of eternal security, John 5:24, 10:28. Eternal security means that no matter how badly you...

Spiritual Gifts part 221: Faith is the title deed of things hoped for.

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:00:38 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-339-120129
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, January 29, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 221: Faith is the title deed to the things hoped for. We simply need to learn how to live on the basis of who and what Christ is. There is no question about whether Christ can do it because He has already done it. The law condemned me, and sentenced me, and put me to death. That is the end of what the law can do. 2Co 5:14 For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; Here in Gal 2:20 “have been crucified with” is in the perfect passive indicative. Perfect tense means action completed in the past [at the cross] with results that keep on continuing forever. A past completed action having present finished results.\ Perfect tense means action completed in the past [at the cross] with results that keep on continuing forever. It is the self-righteous, self-centered, self-absorbed, self-seeking ego. It was the rebellious unbelieving self. The religious you. All the action, all the focus, all the concern is CENTERED on self. The old man is an entity who thinks and behaves a certain way. The new life that we receive at the moment of our rebirth is a life that has Christ as its...

Spiritual Gifts part 220: I live by faith in the Son of God.

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:37 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-338-120126
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, January 26, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 220: This life I live by faith in the Son of God. We simply need to learn how to live on the basis of who and what Christ is. There is no question about whether Christ can do it because He has already done it. Joh 14:20 “In that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me [union with Christ], and I in you [indwelling of TLJC].” The law condemned me, and sentenced me, and put me to death. That is the end of what the law can do. 2Co 5:14 For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; Here in Gal 2:20 “have been crucified with” is in the perfect passive indicative. Perfect tense means action completed in the past [at the cross] with results that keep on continuing forever. A past completed action having present finished results.\ Perfect tense means action completed in the past [at the cross] with results that keep on continuing forever. It is the self-righteous, self-centered, self-absorbed ego. It was the rebellious unbelieving self. The new life that we receive at the moment of our rebirth is a life that has Christ as its center. “faith” =...

Spiritual Gifts part 219: He who has the Son has the life.

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:36 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-337-120125
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 219: He who has the Son has the life. Mar 10:27 Looking at them, Jesus said, “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” Sometimes we just have to notice how Jesus is looking at us. Rich young man Christ's dying and rising foretold Rich older man Joh 14:23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our abode with him”. “A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and...

Spiritual Gifts part 218: A crucified man is no trouble to anyone.

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:00:35 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-336-120122
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, January 22, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 218: A crucified man is no trouble to anyone. Mar 10:27 Looking at them, Jesus said, “With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God.” Gal 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. This story invites us to go into the death of the cross. And as they walk, Jesus begins to tell them about His death and His rising again. I am the rich young man. And the only way out is the crucified and risen Christ – who lives in me, and I in Him. This time it is a man by the name of Zaccheus. He is also rich. He is the rich older man. This rich one is older and wiser. So he does not go away sad but he keeps going on ahead until something from God is provided for him. The rich young man grieved at this point because he is afraid that he may never be able to change himself in this...

Spiritual Gifts part 217: Learn to live on the basis of who Christ is

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:34 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-335-120119
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, January 19, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 217: Learn to live on the basis of who Christ is. Our Lord purposely set out the challenge to reveal the deceitfulness and self-centered nature of the human heart. Gal 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. This story invites us to go into the death of the cross. And as they walk, Jesus begins to tell them about His death and His rising again. I am the rich young man. And the only way out is the crucified and risen Christ – who lives in me, and I in Him. The cross is a burden to us in the same way that wings are a burden to an eagle, or sails to a ship. This time it is a man by the name of Zaccheus. He is also rich. He is the rich older man. This rich one is older and wiser. So he does not go away sad but he keeps going on ahead until something from God is provided for him. The rich young man grieved...

Spiritual Gifts part 216: Jesus came to seek and save the lost.

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:00:33 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-334-120118
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 216: Jesus came to seek and save the lost. This man was a prominent Jewish official, extremely wealthy, and a young unmarried man in his 20’s or 30’s. He wanted the young man to realize that there was no way he could ever achieve what he wanted , gain life on the basis of his good works. Instead He gave the young man an impossible assignment that would make the point far more powerfully. Our Lord purposely set out the challenge to reveal the deceitfulness and self-centered nature of the human heart. Stop here and this encounter with the Rich Young Man looks an awful lot like the basis for a moral injunction. Gal 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. At that moment, in my inner chaos, I recognize that I am the rich young man. This story invites us to go into the death of the cross. And as they walk, Jesus begins to tell them about His death and His rising again. I am the rich young...

Basics Series. The Doctrine of Witnessing, part 7

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:00:32 GMT

Basics Series Series
Class number: BAS-12-120117
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Basics Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Evangelism, Part 10: The Doctrine of Witnessing, Part 7. The Doctrine of Witnessing (Evangelism) Principles of Witnessing 1. The responsibility of witnessing belongs to every believer. 2. The basic knowledge of witnessing involves the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ and His accomplishments on the Cross and by His Resurrection. 3. The challenge of witnessing comes from the doctrine of the unlimited atonement, 1Jo 2:2 – Christ died for all mankind. 1Ti 4:10 For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. 4. The method of witnessing is enhanced by your positive mental attitude related to your spiritual growth or maturity. 2Pe 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. 5. Confidence in witnessing comes from your own assurance of eternal security, Joh 5:24, 10:28. Salvation is the result of a single non-meritorious act of faith on our part and relies totally upon the grace of...

Spiritual Gifts part 215: 'Hurry, for today I must stay at your house.'

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:00:31 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-333-120115
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, January 15, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 215: “Hurry, for today I must stay at your house.” Mat 19:16 And someone came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?" Joh 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.” “Follow Me”. That is discipleship. “Believe in Me” – that’s salvation. Mat 19:20-21 20 The young man said to Him, "All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?" Mat 19:21 Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me." Jesus spoke to jar him from his misplaced confidence in himself. Instead He gave the young man an impossible assignment that would make the point far more powerfully. Our Lord purposely set out the challenge to reveal the deceitfulness and self-centered nature of the human heart. Stop here and this encounter with the Rich Young Man looks an awful lot like the basis for a moral injunction. At that moment, in my inner chaos,...

Spiritual Gifts part 214: I am the Rich Young Man.

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:00:30 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-332-120112
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, January 12, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 214: I am the Rich Young Man. And Luke tells us that he was a “ruler”, so he was some kind of Jewish official, probably a member of the Sanhedrin. Luke also tells us that this ruler was extremely rich. Matthew tells us that he was a “young man”. neaniskos = signified that he had reached the age of puberty but was not yet married. Mat 19:16 And someone came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?" Joh 15:5 “I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.” “Follow Me”. That is discipleship. “Believe in Me” – that’s salvation. Mat 19:17 “if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” Mat 19:20-21 20 The young man said to Him, "All these things I have kept; what am I still lacking?" Mat 19:21 Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me." Jesus spoke to jar him from his...

Spiritual Gifts part 213: Impossible challenges lead us to the door of the cross.

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:00:29 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-331-120111
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 214: Impossible challenges bring us to the door of the Cross. Joh 14:20 “In that day you will know [experientially] that I am in My Father, and you in Me [union with Christ], and I in you [indwelling of TLJC].” The fundamental change in Paul when He was called to teach mystery doctrine: Christ in Him! Gal 1:16; 2:20 The same is true of each and every believer - what a thing to discover! Col 1:27 Col 1:27 to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Phi 3:10-11 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead. Paul wanted to come to know the power of Christ’s resurrection and he realized that that same power was at work inside him, Col 1:29 !!! And Luke tells us that he was a “ruler”, so he was some kind of Jewish official, probably a member of the Sanhedrin. Luke also tells us that this ruler was extremely rich. Matthew tells us that he was a “young man”. neaniskos = signified that he...

Spiritual Gifts part 212: What the rich young man teaches us about our race.

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:00:28 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-330-120108
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, January 8, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 212: What the “rich young man” teaches us about our race. Joh 14:20 “In that day you will know [experientially] that I am in My Father, and you in Me [union with Christ], and I in you [indwelling of TLJC].” The fundamental change in Paul when He was called to teach mystery doctrine: Christ in Him! Gal 1:16; 2:20 The same is true of each and every believer - what a thing to discover! Col 1:27 Paul wanted to come to know the power of Christ’s resurrection and he realized that that same power was at work inside him, Col 1:29 !!! And Luke tells us that he was a “ruler”, so he was some kind of Jewish official, probably a member of the Sanhedrin. Luke also tells us that this ruler was extremely rich. Matthew tells us that he was a “young man”. neaniskos = signified that he had reached the age of puberty but was not yet married. In both Matthew and Mark’s gospels, this is the FIRST TIME that the phrase “eternal life” shows up in either gospel. For the lawyer the question was theoretical. With this rich young man, it’s personal. The Old Testament use of “everlasting” speaks...

Spiritual Gifts part 211: 'Apart from Me you can do nothing'.

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:27 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-329-120105
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, January 5, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 211: “Apart from Me you can do nothing”. The race is the advance in the Christian spiritual life in time. The time frame for us to complete our race begins with faith in Christ and ends with our physical death or the Rapture. The objective is described as resurrection life in time, supergrace, and spiritual maturity. God the Holy Spirit’s objective: (Pastor Clark) To produce the fruit of an obedient life in believers … which makes manifest the life of Christ in us so that we are an exact mirror image reflection of the humanity of the Lord Jesus Christ before our physical death. Gal 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Psa 55:22 Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. Christ behind us. Christ beside us. Christ inside us. Christ before us. Christ awaits us. Joh 14:20 “In that day you will know that I am in My Father, and you in Me [union with Christ], and I in you [indwelling of TLJC].” The fundamental change in Paul...

Spiritual Gifts part 210: Faith in the Son of God is my stride

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:26 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-328-120104
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Spiritual Gifts Part 210: Faith in the Son of God is my stride. “run” = present active subjunctive of trecho; by a metaphor taken from the runners in a race, to exert oneself, strive hard; “run” = trecho; to spend one's strength in performing or attaining something. (Thayer) Heb 2:10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the author of their salvation through sufferings. The race is the advance in the Christian spiritual life in time. The time frame for us to complete our race begins with faith in Christ and ends with our physical death or the Rapture. The objective is described as resurrection life in time, supergrace, and spiritual maturity. God the Holy Spirit’s objective: (Pastor Clark) To produce the fruit of an obedient life in believers … which makes manifest the life of Christ in us so that we are an exact mirror image reflection of the humanity of the Lord Jesus Christ before our physical death. Gal 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against...

Basics Series. The Doctrine of Witnessing, part 6.

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:25 GMT

Basics Series Series
Class number: BAS-11-120103
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Basics Tuesday, January 3, 2012 Evangelism, Part 9: The Doctrine of Witnessing, Part 6. The Doctrine of the Gospel The Doctrine of Witnessing (Evangelism) Principles of Witnessing 1. The responsibility of witnessing belongs to every believer. 2. The basic knowledge of witnessing involves the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ and His accomplishments on the Cross and by His Resurrection. 3. The challenge of witnessing comes from the doctrine of the unlimited atonement, 1Jo 2:2 – Christ died for all mankind. 1Ti 4:10 For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. The blood of Christ, which refers to His substitutionary spiritual death on the cross, provided redemption, propitiation, and reconciliation for every fallen human being. The only question that remains is whether a man is satisfied with the sacrifice that completely satisfies God. 4. The method of witnessing is enhanced by your positive mental attitude related to your spiritual growth or maturity. 2Pe 3:18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him...

Spiritual Gifts part 209: Nevertheless, not I but Christ runs in me.

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:00:24 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-327-111229
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, December 29, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 209: Nevertheless, not I but Christ runs in me. The word for “race” in Heb 12:1, agona, is in other places translated as a “fight”. It can mean a contest, a fight, or a battle. We have 1 verb that directs us to move away from the things that weigh us down. We have 3 verbs exhorting us to move forward and upard in our spiritual life. 2Ti 2:22 Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. Both lifestyles – the life style of the love of money, and the life style of the love of the brethren – require finances. It comes down to what you do with it, and whose agenda you’re running. “run” = present active subjunctive of trecho; by a metaphor taken from the runners in a race, to exert oneself, strive hard; “run” = trecho; to spend one's strength in performing or attaining something. (Thayer) Focused on results? Legalism. Focusing on attitude is consistent with grace. Heb 2:10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to perfect the...

Spiritual Gifts part 208: We run for the pleasure of coming to know Him better.

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:00:23 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-326-111228
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 208: We run for the pleasure of coming to know Him better. The word for “race” in Heb 12:1, agona, is in other places translated as a “fight”. It can mean a contest, a fight, or a battle. The combat objective in the angelic conflict is to seize and hold the high ground of the “supergrace” life: the life of the spiritually mature believer . We are to flee from some things and pursue other things instead. pheugo = to run away quickly from danger. dioko = to run after quickly with intense effort toward a definite purpose or goal. Joh 17:3 “This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” The verbs in verse 12 are in the present MIDDLE imperative. ἀγωνίςομαι agonizomai = to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), to strive as in a contest for a prize, straining every nerve to attain to the object to strive to do something with great intensity and...

Christmas 2011 - The star, the prophecy, and the dream.

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:00:22 GMT

Specials Series
Class number: SPEC-12-111224
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Saturday, December 24, 2011 The star, the prophecy, and the dream: A Christmas Special These gifts were their way of expressing their understanding of exactly who this Child was. God the Father opened His treasures, and picked the finest of all, and presented to us the gift of His Son. 2Co 9:15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! The magi do not arrive in Bethlehem until a good bit of time passed after the birth! μάγος magos; of foreign origin; a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist, "magician," ; a member of the Persian priestly caste. In fact, one of the titles that was given to Daniel by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar was “Chief of the Magi”. Dan 5:11 And King Nebuchadnezzar, your father, your father the king, appointed him chief of the magicians, conjurers, Chaldeans and diviners. It seems that the Magi were aware of the...

Spiritual Gifts part 207: As we run, what was authorized becomes appropriated.

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:00:21 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-325-111222
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, December 22, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 207: As we run, what was authorized becomes appropriated. The word for “race” in Heb 12:1, agona, is in other places translated as a “fight”. It can mean a contest, a fight, or a battle. The combat objective in the angelic conflict is to seize and hold the high ground of the “supergrace” life: the life of the spiritually mature believer . We are to flee from some things and pursue other things instead. “Flee” is the present active imperative of Φευγω pheugo = to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun. to move quickly from a point or area in order to avoid presumed danger or difficulty – “to run away, to flee, flight”. “ to escape, to avoid.” Other verses in the NT epistles tell us to also flee fornication (1Co 6:18), idolatry (1Co 10:14), and youthful lusts (2Ti 2:22). “Pursue” is the present active imperative of the Greek verb διώκω dioko = to pursue (literally or figuratively). to follow with haste, and presumably...

Spiritual Gifts part 206: The goal of the race is spiritual maturity.

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:00:20 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-324-111221
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, December 21, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 206: The goal is spiritual maturity, where the life of Christ is manifested in us. The word for “race” in Heb 12:1, agona, is in other places translated as a “fight”. It can mean a contest, a fight, or a battle. The combat objective in the angelic conflict is to seize and hold the high ground of the “supergrace” life: the life of the spiritually mature believer . We are to flee from some things and pursue other things instead. “Flee” is the present active imperative of feu/gw pheugo = to run away (literally or figuratively); by implication, to shun. to move quickly from a point or area in order to avoid presumed danger or difficulty – “to run away, to flee, flight”. “ to escape, to avoid.” Other verses in the NT epistles tell us to also flee fornication (1Co 6:18), idolatry (1Co 10:14), and youthful lusts (2Ti 2:22). “Pursue” is the present active imperative of the Greek verb diw/kw dioko = to pursue (literally or figuratively). to follow with haste, and presumably with...

Basics Series. The Doctrine of Witnessing, part 5.

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:00:19 GMT

Basics Series Series
Class number: BAS-10-111220
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Basics Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Evangelism, Part 8: The Doctrine of Witnessing, Part 5. The Doctrine of the Gospel Point 1: What is “the Gospel”? The Gospel is the “good news” of salvation through Christ, to be received by faith alone, on the basis of His substitutionary death bearing our sins, followed by His burial and resurrection. Point 2: What the Gospel is not. If satan is to blind the minds of the unbelieving he must do so by addition, not subtraction. Nothing can be added to faith or believing as a condition of salvation. The Doctrine of Witnessing (Evangelism) Tit 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, The gospel is the Good News – the message we are here to announce to people, the prescription, the solution. Evangelism or witnessing consists of the work of the ambassador leading up to the announcement, the announcement itself, and the work that follows once a person has believed. The work of the evangelist has its own set of principles that come from the Bible. Witnessing Preparing for Good News Presenting the Good...

Spiritual Gifts part 205: He left everything behind and began to follow Him.

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:00:18 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-323-111218
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, December 18, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 205: He left everything behind, and began to follow Him. Gal 5:16-17 But I say [from now on], walk [keep on walking] by [means of ] the Spirit, and you will not [no, never!] carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. We need to put the Holy Spirit in between us and the influence of our sin nature by being filled by means of the Spirit and walking by means of the Spirit. God’s way of dealing with fallen man from start to finish is to use substitution. God’s plan for our walk after salvation also involves substitution. Lay aside the old… so that we can put on the new. The word for “race” in Heb 12:1, agona, is in other places translated as a “fight”. It can mean a contest, a fight, or a battle. The combat objective in the angelic conflict is to seize and hold the high ground of the “supergrace” life: the life of the...

Spiritual Gifts part 204: The race is the advance in the spiritual life in time.

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:17 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-322-111215
Spiritual Gifts Part 204: The race is the advance in the Christian spiritual life in time. Gal 5:16-17 But I say [from now on], walk [keep on walking] by [means of ] the Spirit, and you will not [no, never!] carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. Rom 8:2 For the law [rulership] of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law [rulership] of sin and of death. We must rely on the power of the Holy Spirit to have victory in practical sanctification –being set apart to run our race. Walking means forward progress. Walking requires balance, stability and consistency. Walking involves ongoing acts of faith. God’s way of dealing with fallen man from start to finish is to use substitution. God’s plan for our walk after salvation also involves substitution. Lay aside the old… so that we can put on the new. Chafer – He that is spiritual. “We are not called upon to preach against ‘dead leaves’. We have a message of the imperishable Spring.” L.S. Chafer The word for...

Spiritual Gifts part 203: God uses substitution in dealing with fallen man.

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:16 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-321-111214
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, December 14, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 203: God uses substitution in dealing with fallen man. Rom 8: 2 For the law [rulership] of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law [rulership] of sin and of death. We have an exhortation - “live by the Spirit” - followed by a promise - “you will not gratify the desires of the flesh”. “Walk” is present tense, active voice, imperative mood. There is actually a double negative here (ou me) meaning “no never”. God substituted Christ for Adam. 1 Cor 15:22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. Rom 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died [as a substitute] for us. God’s plan for our walk after salvation also involves substitution. Lay aside the old… so that we can put on the new. A walk by the Spirit automatically excludes a fulfillment of the desires of the flesh. God takes that victorious strategy of the cross and resurrection of Christ and desires to replicate the formula...

Spiritual Gifts part 202: We are not called to preach against 'dead leaves'.

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:00:15 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-320-111211
Spiritual Gifts Part 202: We are not called to preach against “dead leaves”. Our old sin nature is the competitor to the Holy Spirit. When we run the race, the old sin nature does what it can to impede our progress and divert us from the course. Rom 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. We have an exhortation - “live by the Spirit” - followed by a promise - “you will not gratify the desires of the flesh”. “Walk” is present tense, active voice, imperative mood. There is actually a double negative here (ou me) meaning “no never”. God substituted Christ for Adam. 1Co 15:22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. Rom 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died [as a substitute] for us. Col 2:6 Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, God’s plan for our walk after salvation also involves substitution. Lay aside the old… so that we can put on the new. God takes that victorious strategy of the cross and resurrection of Christ and desires to replicate the formula again...

Spiritual Gifts part 201: He bids us fly and gives us wings.

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:00:14 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-319-111208
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, December 8, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 201: He bids us fly and gives us wings. here "sin" is the “flesh”, the old sin nature, that organized power or nature, acting through the members of the body, that is anti-God. Our old sin nature is the competitor to the Holy Spirit. When we run the race, the old sin nature does what it can to impede our progress and divert us from the course. Rom 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. Put yourself in the position to let the Spirit war against the flesh. Two of the most powerful areas of temptation are pride and unbelief. God substituted Christ for Adam. 1Co 15:22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. Rom 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died [as a substitute] for us. Col 2:6 Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, God’s plan for our walk after salvation also involves substitution. Lay aside the old… so that we can put on the new. God takes that victorious strategy of the cross and resurrection of Christ and...

Spiritual Gifts part 200: The race is a fight to advance to the high ground.

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:13 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-318-111207
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 200: The race is a fight to advance to the high ground of the spiritual life. John 15:2 “Every branch [believer] in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away [discipline]; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it [suffering for blessing] so that it may bear more fruit.” The Father’s plan for our life is our race to run. His great desire is that we leap over each and every one by believing His promises about what awaits on the other side of that hurdle. In connection with the metaphor of the contestant, ogkos has the sense of the weight which he must put off to be able to attain his goal unhampered. The moment that something gets a place in your soul that is not in God’s mind for you, it automatically becomes a weight, no matter what it is. Our race is the race of the new man who walks by means of the Spirit. Our old sin nature is the competitor to the Holy Spirit. When we run the race, the old sin nature does what it can to impede our progress and divert us from the...

Basics Series. The Doctrine of Witnessing, part 4.

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:12 GMT

Basics Series Series
Class number: BAS-9-111206
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Basics Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Evangelism, Part 7: The Doctrine of Witnessing, Part 4. The Doctrine of the Gospel Point 1: What is “the Gospel”? The Gospel is the “good news” of salvation through Christ, to be received by faith alone, on the basis of His substitutionary death bearing our sins, followed by His burial and resurrection. Point 2: What the Gospel is not. If satan is to blind the minds of the unbelieving he must do so by addition, not subtraction. Nothing can be added to faith or believing as a condition of salvation. The Doctrine of Witnessing (Evangelism) Titus 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, There is the message itself- the Gospel – and there is the presentation of the message, which is evangelism and the doctrine of witnessing. The next step is to learn and observe how those skilled and gifted in the practice of presenting the Gospel have gone about their work. The gospel is the Good News – the message we are here to announce to people, the prescription, the solution. Evangelism or witnessing consists of the work of the ambassador leading up to the...

Spiritual Gifts part 199: The new man runs the race.

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:00:11 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-317-111204
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, December 4, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 199: The race is run by the new man. John 15:2 “Every branch [believer] in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away [discipline]; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it [suffering for blessing] so that it may bear more fruit.” Suffering is part of the plan of God for our life. At every step, at every cross roads, there is a hurdle. Sometimes it is affliction. Other times it is worry. Or riches. Or pleasure. The Father’s plan for our life is our race to run. His great desire is that we leap over each and every one by believing His promises about what awaits on the other side of that hurdle. In connection with the metaphor of the contestant, ogkos has the sense of the weight which he must put off to be able to attain his goal unhampered. The weights are hindering our advance in the growth in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 5:7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Is this thing a weight, or is it a wing? euperistatos well standing around, i.e. (a competitor) thwarting (a racer) in every...

Spiritual Gifts part 198: The spiritual 'pick-and-roll'.

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:10 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-316-111201
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, December 1, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 198: The spiritual “pick & roll”. Joh 15:2 “Every branch [believer] in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away [discipline]; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it [suffering for blessing] so that it may bear more fruit.” Suffering is part of the plan of God for our life. At every step, at every cross roads, there is a hurdle. Sometimes it is affliction. Other times it is worry. Or riches. Or pleasure. The Father’s plan for our life is our race to run. His great desire is that we leap over each and every one by believing His promises about what awaits on the other side of that hurdle. In connection with the metaphor of the contestant, ogkos has the sense of the weight which he must put off to be able to attain his goal unhampered. The weights are hindering our advance in the growth in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. 1Pe 5:7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. We are supposed to let our Lord bear our heavy burdens, and in exchange take His easy yoke. Is this thing a weight, or is it a...

Spiritual Gifts part 197: Our sin nature is our enemy in the race.

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:00:09 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-315-111130
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 197: Our sin nature is our constant enemy in the race. What is discernment? Matt 7:16 “You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?” John 15:2 “Every branch [believer] in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away [discipline]; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it [suffering for blessing] so that it may bear more fruit.” Suffering is part of the plan of God for our life. Several N.T. passages have this string of growth by stages. Each time the growth results from some form of suffering or affliction. At every step, at every cross roads, there is a hurdle. Sometimes it is affliction. Other times it is worry. Or riches. Or pleasure. His great desire is that we leap over each and every one by believing His promises about what awaits on the other side of that hurdle. ogkos; denotes "a bulk or mass"; hence, metaphorically, "an encumbrance, weight," In connection with the metaphor of the contestant, ogkos has the sense of the weight which he must put...

Spiritual Gifts part 196: Cast all your cares on Him.

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:00:08 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-314-111127
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, November 27, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 196: Cast all your cares on Him. What is discernment? Mat 7:16 “You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?” Joh 15:2 “Every branch [believer] in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away [discipline]; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it [suffering for blessing] so that it may bear more fruit.” Suffering is part of the plan of God for our life. Once the pruning happens, I can look forward to a new season of tremendous spiritual growth, productivity and fruitfulness in my life. This EVENT of affliction in our life, suffering for blessing, is designed by God to be the catalyst for many good things. Several N.T. passages have this string of growth by stages. Each time the growth results from some form of suffering or affliction. The spiritual truth of this parable centers on the different ways that different people respond when the word of God meets the hurdles of life. At every step, at every cross roads, there is a hurdle. Sometimes it is affliction. Other times it is worry. Or riches. Or pleasure. His great desire is that we leap over each and every one by...

Thanksgiving Special 2011.

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:07 GMT

Specials Series
Class number: SPEC-11-111123
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Special Thanksgiving Service Are we clear on what it is about us that glorifies God? Noticing how gracious He is! Rejoicing as He works in our lives to conform us to the image of Christ – the indescribable gift! They did not honor Him as God… And they did not give thanks. Today, we are living in the age of the ungrateful. Eph 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 1 Cor 2:9 but just as it is written, "THINGS WHICH EYE HAS NOT SEEN AND EAR HAS NOT HEARD, AND which HAVE NOT ENTERED THE HEART OF MAN, 1 Cor 2:9 ALL THAT GOD HAS PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM." Believers in Christ stand in the grace place. What is our part in the grace place? Gratitude. Thankfulness. Thanksgiving. Joy. Rejoicing. Praise. At root, thanksgiving is simply joy directed towards God. Gratitude is the only legitimate...

Basics Series. The Doctrine of Witnessing, part 3.

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:06 GMT

Basics Series Series
Class number: BAS-8-111122
Lighthouse Bible Church Basics special speaker: Steve Cantrell Tuesday, November 22,...

Spiritual Gifts part 195: The heavy weights that hold us down.

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 05:00:05 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-313-111120
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, November 20, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 195: The weights that hold us down. What is discernment? Mat 7:16 “You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?” Joh 15:2 “Every branch [believer] in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away [discipline]; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it [suffering for blessing] so that it may bear more fruit.” Suffering is part of the plan of God for our life. Once the pruning happens, I can look forward to a new season of tremendous spiritual growth, productivity and fruitfulness in my life. This EVENT of affliction in our life, suffering for blessing, is designed by God to be the catalyst for many good things. Several N.T. passages have this string of growth by stages. Each time the growth results from some form of suffering or affliction. The plan of God, as you allow it to unfold, it has its own power in residence to do all this! The power is pre-packaged, progressive, and perfect. The spiritual truth of this parable centers on the different ways that different people respond when the word of God meets the hurdles of life. katecho It is...

Spiritual Gifts part 194: By my God, I can leap over a wall

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:04 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-312-111117
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Thursday, November 17, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 194: By my God, I can leap over a wall. What is discernment? Mat 7:16 “You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?” Joh 15:2 “Every branch [believer] in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away [discipline]; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it [suffering for blessing] so that it may bear more fruit.” Suffering is part of the plan of God for our life. Once the pruning happens, I can look forward to a new season of tremendous spiritual growth, productivity and fruitfulness in my life. This EVENT of affliction in our life, suffering for blessing, is designed by God to be the catalyst for many good things. Several N.T. passages have this string of growth by stages. Each time the growth results from some form of suffering or affliction. Consider - take the time to change your mind. Know – why we do what we do in Bible class. Let - Let the Holy Spirit’s work in you continue. Consider Know Let The plan of God, as you allow it to unfold, it has its own power in residence to do all...

Spiritual Gifts part 193: If it dies, it bears much fruit.

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:03 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-311-111116
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 193: If it dies, it bears much fruit. What is discernment? Mat 7:16 “You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?” Joh 15:2 “Every branch [believer] in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away [discipline]; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it [suffering for blessing] so that it may bear more fruit.” Suffering is part of the plan of God for our life. Once the pruning happens, I can look forward to a new season of tremendous spiritual growth, productivity and fruitfulness in my life. This EVENT of affliction in our life, suffering for blessing, is designed by God to be the catalyst for many good things. Several N.T. passages have this string of growth by stages. Each time the growth results from some form of suffering or affliction. Consider -take the time to change your mind. Know – why we do what we do in Bible class. Let - Let the Holy Spirit’s work in you continue. One of the worst things about affliction is the pressure that seems to come on us about what we are supposed to do. Consider Know Let The plan of God,...

Spiritual Gifts part 192: Affliction plus faith equals POWER.

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:00:02 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-310-111113
Pastor-Teacher John Farley Sunday, November 13, 2011 Spiritual Gifts Part 192: Affliction plus faith in the word of God equals POWER released. What is discernment? Mat 7:16 “You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?” Joh 15:2 “Every branch [believer] in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away [discipline]; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it [suffering for blessing] so that it may bear more fruit.” Suffering is part of the plan of God for our life. Once the pruning happens, I can look forward to a new season of tremendous spiritual growth, productivity and fruitfulness in my life. This EVENT of affliction in our life, suffering for blessing, is designed by God to be the catalyst for many good things. Several N.T. passages have this string of growth by stages. Each time the growth results from some form of suffering or affliction. “He knows the WHY for his existence, and will be able to bear almost any HOW.” Perfect = τέλειος teleios; complete. completeness: of mind and character, one who has reached the proper height of virtue and...

Spiritual Gifts part 191: God uses affliction to trigger growth.

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:01 GMT

Study of Romans Series
Class number: ROMANS-309-111110
Spiritual Gifts Part 191: God uses affliction to trigger growth. Thanking our veterans on Veterans Day Captain Joe Ronnie Hooper The Medal of Honor recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. God bless America, Land that I love. Stand beside her, and guide her Through the night with a light from above From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans white with foam, God bless America, My home sweet home. God bless America, My home sweet home. What is discernment? Mat 7:16 “You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they?” Joh 15:2 “Every branch [believer] in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away [discipline]; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it [suffering for blessing] so that it may bear more fruit.” Suffering is part of the plan of God for our life. But without Christ, without the word of God, any solutions that a man comes up with to the problem of human sin, suffering and death will always come up short. “He knows the WHY for his existence, and will...