Bible Study 3

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=200 BGCOLOR="#003399" TEXT="#080000" background="03fc8c00erkjxk.jpg"> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="3dd8c830.gif" border=0 width="140" height="131" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>1 Peter 2:9</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>   </B></FONT><B> </B><B> But ye </B><I><B>are</B></I><B> a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: </B><I><B>{peculiar: or, purchased}</B></I><B> </B><I><B>{praises: or, virtues}</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Psalms 85:8  </B></div> <div> <B>I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak </B></div> <div> <B>peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.</B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#0066CC" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF99" FACE="Arial" > </FONT><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bible Study More"><U>Bible Study & More</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id123.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Jehovah Witness"><U><B>Jehovah Witness</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id51.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bible Study 1"><U><B>Bible Study 1</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bible Study 2"><U><B>Bible Study 2</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><B>Bible Study 3</B><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id47.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bible Study 4"><U><B>Bible Study 4</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id50.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bible Study 5"><U><B>Bible Study 5</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id58.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bible Study 6"><U><B>Bible Study 6</B></U></A></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Bible Study 3</U></B></div> <div> <IMG SRC="466c2520.jpg" border=0 width="450" height="338" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B><U>TEACHING THE GOSPEL</U></B></div> <div> <B>I was asked by a friend to respond to a email that he received from another Christian.  I know in my heart he is a Christian!  We all can accept CHRIST and still have different beliefs as to what the word of the LORD is trying to tell us.  Because of this, we are not to judge or put a stumblingblock in their path.  We are to teach HIS word and through HIS conviction HE will mold and change them.  The closer we are to the LORD the better we understand HIS word, that is what I truly believe.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Ps. 119:89............Forever, O LORD, thy word is settled in Heaven:</B></div> <div> <B>This verse means just what it says.  On earth, man changes GOD'S word to meet their own views, but in heaven it never changes!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Just because we don't agree on the meaning of HIS word does not give us the right to judge their salvation.  All I can say is show me two people who can totally agree on everything (GOD'S Word) and I'll show you the LORD.  You can't, neither can I show you HIM!  So please if you are going to teach HIS word, be prepared to face a difference in your belief from their's.  Like I said, it is through the conviction of the LORD when they hear HIS word will they know it is the truth!  So please be careful in what you say or do, and always remember;</B></div> <div> <B>Romans 14:13  Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>COMMITMENT</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="12efacf0.jpg" border=0 width="250" height="207" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Now lets talk about commitment, whether it be to the LORD or to a mate.  I will start off with a mate, not marriage but dating.  My true feeling on this is that no woman should feel that she should have to summit or commit to any man who is not willing to make a commitment to her or a man should not have to commit to a woman, who is not willing to commit to him.  I know from experience, both should be committed to each other totally.  A man or woman who thinks that they can do what ever they want and that it is alright.  But their mate is not allowed to do the same, because they are committed to them.  There is a bad problem in this relationship (dating).  I would not even call it a relationship.  But you would be surprise just how often this does happen.  This also happens in a lot of marriages, then they wonder why they have so many problems in their marriage.  I have been there and my son is dealing with this now.  It sure makes you wonder how you were taught what the meaning of commitment is.  Here is the meaning of commit or commitment for those of you who have forgotten the true meaning...............</B></div> <div> <B>Commit- To entrust; to give in charge; to pledge or bind.  </B></div> <div> <B>If you are not willing to make a commitment to the other, don't expect the same from them.  </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Arial" ><B>You don't have that right!</B></FONT></div> <div> <B>Now lets talk about the LORD.  This is what HE wants from you is total commitment.  HE is committed to you totally in every way.  But it is funny how we expect so much from HIM, but are not willing to commit totally to HIM.  Sure we are not perfect, we do have faults.  We are human, we will be perfect in every way once our souls leave this body of flesh.  But until then, we should commit ourselves to HIM totally.  Life would be so much better, if you would do this.  If you have never experienced total peace in your life.  You don't know what you are missing.  This is what HE will give to you, if you are willing to commit to HIM totally.  I know, I have lost 4 loved ones in my life.  The death of the first two was really hard on me, because I didn't know the LORD like I know him today.  The death of the last two was so much easier to deal with, because the LORD gave me total peace over them.  Sure I miss them, but it was a lot easier for me to accept the deaths of the last two.  This is what GOD says about </B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Arial" ><B>commitment.................                                                                                                 </B></FONT><B>      </B></div> <div> <B>Psalms 37:5</B></div> <div> <B>5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. KJV</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Proverbs 16:3</B></div> <div> <B>3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. KJV</B></div> <div> <B>From my experience, I can say this is so true!  There is more, but I will let you do the foot work (research).  This a good way to know the LORD and HIS word.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Know the will of GOD</U></B><B> (2 Pet. 3:9)</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Romans 12:1-2</U></B></div> <div> <B>1.) Dedication</B></div> <div> <B>2.) Separation</B></div> <div> <B>3.) Transformation</B></div> <div> <B><U>Proverbs 3:5-6</U></B></div> <div> <B>1.) Trust GOD'S word</B></div> <div> <B>2.) Don't trust own ability</B></div> <div> <B>3.) Know GOD</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Will of GOD!</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Mark 3:35  For whosoever shall do the </B></FONT><B>will</B><B> </B><B>of</B><B> </B><B>God</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>, the same is my brother, and </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>my sister, and mother.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Romans 8:27  And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what </B><B>is</B><B> the mind of the </B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to </B><B>the </B></FONT><B>will</B><B> </B><B>of</B><B> </B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF99" FACE="Arial" ><B>God</B></FONT><B>. </B><B>{because: or, that}</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Ephesians 6:6  Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of </B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Christ, doing the </B></FONT><B>will</B><B> </B><B>of</B><B> </B><B>God</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> from the heart;</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Colossians 4:12  Epaphras, who is </B><B>one</B><B> of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, </B></div> <div> <B>always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and </B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>complete in all the </B></FONT><B>will</B><B> </B><B>of</B><B> </B><B>God</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>. </B><B>{labouring…: or, striving}</B><B> </B><B>{complete: or, filled}</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Hebrews 10:36  For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the</B></FONT><B> </B><B>will</B><B> </B><B>of</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>God</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>, ye might receive the promise.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>1 Peter 2:15  For so is the </B></FONT><B>will</B><B> </B><B>of</B><B> </B><B>God</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>, that with well doing ye may put to silence </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>the ignorance of foolish men:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>1 Peter 3:17  </B><B>For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well </B></div> <div> <B>doing, than for evil doing.  </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>1 Peter 4:2  That he no longer should live the rest of </B><B>his</B><B> time in the flesh to the </B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>lusts of men, but to the</B></FONT><B> </B><B>will</B><B> </B><B>of</B><B> </B><B>God</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>.</B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>1 Peter 4:19  Wherefore let them that suffer according to the </B></FONT><B>will</B><B> </B><B>of</B><B> </B><B>God</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B> commit </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>the keeping of their souls </B><B>to him</B><B> in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B><U>Why GOD sends trials</U></B></div> <div> <B>James 1:2-12</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="130c8f10.jpg" border=0 width="200" height="241" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>There are three reasons why GOD sends trials in our life:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>1.) To test our faith</B></div> <div> <B>2.) To teach us patience</B></div> <div> <B>3.) To bring us into Spiritual Maturity</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>James 1:2  My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers </B></div> <div> <B>temptations; </B><B>{temptations: or, </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFF33" FACE="Arial" ><B>trials</B></FONT><B>}</B></div> <div> <B>How should we react to the trials?</B></div> <div> <B>1.) We should be happy and thankful that he loves us and not bitter because of the trials.</B></div> <div> <B>2.) We should ask for wisdom, he will give us the wisdom and the strength to deal with the trials.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>istakes.  We should admit to our children that we made a mistake.  We are human, too!  They will respect you more!</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>WAITING ON THE LORD</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Isaiah 25:9 ¶ And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited </B></div> <div> <B>for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be </B></div> <div> <B>glad and rejoice in his salvation.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Isaiah 30:18 ¶ And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto </B></div> <div> <B>you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the </B></div> <div> <B>LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Psalms 25:3  Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed </B></div> <div> <B>which transgress without cause.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Psalms 25:5  Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my </B></div> <div> <B>salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Psalms 25:21  Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Psalms 27:14  Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen </B></div> <div> <B>thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Psalms 37:34 ¶ Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to </B></div> <div> <B>inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Psalms 40:1 ¶ <<To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.>> I waited patiently for </B></div> <div> <B>the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. {I waited…: Heb. In </B></div> <div> <B>waiting I waited}</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Psalms 84:7  They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion </B></div> <div> <B>appeareth before God. {strength to…: or, company to company}</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Lamentations 3:25  The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul </B></div> <div> <B>that seeketh him.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Lamentations 3:26  It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for </B></div> <div> <B>the salvation of the LORD.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Romans 8:25  But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait </B></div> <div> <B>for it.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>1 Thessalonians 1:10  And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Zechariah 10:12  And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up </B></div> <div> <B>and down in his name, saith the LORD.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Psalms 27:13  I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the </B></div> <div> <B>LORD in the land of the living.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Luke 18:1 ¶ And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought </B></div> <div> <B>always to pray, and not to faint;</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>2 Corinthians 4:1 ¶ Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received </B></div> <div> <B>mercy, we faint not;</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>2 Corinthians 4:16  For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man </B></div> <div> <B>perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Galatians 6:9  And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall </B></div> <div> <B>reap, if we faint not.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Hebrews 12:1 ¶ Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a </B></div> <div> <B>cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so </B></div> <div> <B>easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Revelation 2:3  And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast </B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>laboured, and hast not fainted.</B></div> </td> </tr></table></body>