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Philippians 2:14-3:8
ED

February 05, 2020

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  • Philippians 2:14-3:8
  • Philippians 2:16 – Paul encouraged the Philippians to hold to what he had taught them so his work would not have been in vain.
  • Philippians 3:2-3 – Paul is warning against the false teaching of the Judaizers, who were teaching that circumcision was necessary for salvation.
    • Acts 15:1; Colossians 2:16-17; Romans 2:28-29; Galatians 5:8; 6:15; Colossians 2:11-13
  • Philippians 3:7-8 – Paul went through a tremendous change to serve Christ. We may need to do the same!

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DW

February 02, 2020

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  • Introduction

    • Acts 15:19

    • Romans 10:1

  • Learn the truth about Jesus!

    • Matthew 28:18-20

    • Acts 2; 8:35; 9:22

    • Romans 10:9-10

  • Do what He wants!

    • James 2:17

    • Luke 6:46

    • Repent: Luke 24:45-47; Acts 17:30-31

    • Get baptized: Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-4; I Peter 3:21

    • Walk in newness of life: Ephesians 3; Romans 6; Colossians 3

    • Join a local church: Acts 9:26-28; I Corinthians 5:2; Titus 1:5-9; I Peter 5:1-2; Hebrews 13:17

  • Where are you in this process of conversion?

    • Do you need to learn more before you can fully believe and confess Jesus?

    • Are you ready to repent of your sins?

    • Are you not sure what your status is about baptism?

    • Maybe you’ve done those things, but then didn’t walk in newness of life. Repent!

    • Do you need to join a church?

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DW

February 02, 2020

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  • Faulty appeals, continued:

    • Spiritual importance, continued:

      • “If you really believe the Bible, then I suppose you believe in slavery and stoning rebellious children as the Bible teaches.”

      • “What about my dear Grandmother who died without being baptized? Are you really saying that baptism is necessary for salvation?”

        • Romans 6:3-4; Luke 16:30-31

      • “Since the inerrancy of Scripture is a divisive doctrine, we should reject it.”

      • “Most scientists believe in evolution.”

      • “I know what Matthew 19:3-9 says, but don’t you think God wants us to be happy? You don’t think He wants His people to be stuck in miserable marriages, do you?”

      • “Which would you rather believe in – God or evolution?”

      • “Which would you rather believe in – a God who saves everyone or just some?”

  • False dilemma (“either … or”)

    • What is it?

      • “A person commits the fallacy of bifurcation when he or she claims that there are only two mutually exclusive possibilities – which, in fact, there is a third option (or more).”

      • See John 9:1-3. “The key to avoiding the dilemma is simply to find the third alternative.”

      • If there truly is no third option, then no fallacy is committed.

        • For example, Matthew 12:30 commits no fallacy.

        • Matthew 21:25

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Philippians 2:1-16
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January 29, 2020

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  • Philippians 2:1-16
  • Philippians 2:2 – The mindset is the basis of one’s actions. Proverbs 23:7; 4:23
  • Philippians 2:4 – We must look out for the interests of others – especially their spiritual interests. We should talk to others about God and do what we can to bring them to Christ.
  • Philippians 2:7 – Compare Romans 15:1-3.
  • Philippians 2:9 – Acts 2:33, 36; Matthew 23:11; I Peter 5:5
  • Philippians 2:15 – Our modern culture looks at Hollywood celebrities as stars, but Christians are the real stars in this world, shining in the darkness. Matthew 5:16; John 1:4

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DW

January 26, 2020

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  • Proverbs 18:22 – Marriage is good!

  • The controversy around marriage roles

    • I Corinthians 11:3; Ephesians 5:22-24; I Peter 3:1-6

  • The benefits of marriage roles

    • God-designed companionship

      • Genesis 2:18; Malachi 2:14

      • If we try to change what God designed, the only way it can go is down!

    • Your companion is instructed to love and sacrifice themselves for you.

      • Ephesians 5:25-30; I Peter 3:7; Colossians 3:18

      • When the husband fulfills his role correctly, the wife gets a wonderful thing.

      • Ephesians 5:33

      • When the wife fulfills her role, the husband benefits as well.

  • What is my spouse isn’t on board?

    • Work on yourself first.
      • Matthew 7:5
    • Get the Bible into your lives.
      • Psalms 119:97-100
    • Hang around Christians that are doing it well.
      • Titus 2:2-8

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