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Whole-Heart Discipleship

Benchley sermons 2018

David Watson

January 07, 2018

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Matthew 22:37; II Chronicles 25:2
Introduction
- II Chronicles 25:1-2, 14-15; II Kings 14:3-4 – King Amaziah served God, but not with a whole heart.
James 2:10
- It’s not that God is watching for any small error so He can punish us. It’s that we have to obey all of God’s commands – not just the ones we find easy.
- Matthew 5:43-48 – We are to be perfect (complete) – not lacking any moral facet.
- We must love all – even our enemies.
- It takes one hole to sink a ship. It takes one sin to sink a soul.
Which commands are hard for me?
- Do I truly put God above my family? Genesis 22; Luke 14:26
- Do I love all my neighbors – even other races? Galatians 2:11-12; 3:27-29; Matthew 7:12; 22:39
- Would I rather hold on to Jesus or my riches? Mark 10:19-22; I Timothy 6:17
- Do I publicly show support for Jesus? Mark 15:43; Matthew 10:32-33

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James, Part 5

James

Jesse Jenkins

January 07, 2018

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James 3:7-4:11
James 3:17 – See Galatians 5:22-26.
James 4:5 – Compare Romans 6:16-18. The ESV and NASB make this verse clearer. God yearns for the spirit that He put within us. See also Exodus 20:25.

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How to Use Your Bible, Part 10

How to Use Your Bible

David Watson

January 03, 2018

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Context and harmony, continued:
- Practice using context and harmony together, continued:
  - John 14:26; 16:13 – Does the Holy Spirit miraculously guide people?
    - Context: Jesus and the apostles
    - Harmony: John 13:1; Luke 22:13-14; Matthew 26:19-21; Mark 14:16-18; Acts 8:14
    - Conclusion: Jesus was speaking directly to the apostles and specifically to them. This does not mean the Holy Spirit miraculously guides us today.
  - I Corinthians 1:17 – Is baptism necessary for salvation? Paul said Christ did not send him to baptize!
    - Context: Paul was discussing division that was coming from people being baptized by different people.
    - Harmony: I Corinthians 12:13; Acts 2:38; Romans 6:3-4; I Peter 3:21
    - Conclusion: Baptism is essential for salvation. Here, Paul was addressing a controversy that was springing up and causing division with people dividing over who baptized them. I Corinthians 10:17 is a not-but passage emphasizing preaching over baptism.
  - Ephesians 4:31 – Is all anger sinful?
    - Context: Ephesians 4:25-31 – All anger is not condemned.
    - Harmony: Mark 3:5; Psalms 97:10
    - Conclusion: No, all anger is not sinful. Jesus Himself expressed anger.
  - Luke 14:26 – Are we really supposed to hate our families?
    - Context: Luke 14:23-33 – Jesus is trying to get people to understand the depth of commitment required to follow Him.
    - Harmony: Matthew 22:39; 10:37
    - Conclusion: We are to love Christ the most. We should love Him so much that all other relationships look like hate in comparison.