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I Corinthians 3

Define “people of the flesh” 7 “babes in Christ”.

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Zechariah 8:20-23

There are two basic divisions to the chapter and I’ll just call them to your attention. Here are a few little notes. Verse 1 gives us the key phrase. “Again, the word of the Lord of hosts came to me saying.” Now look at verse 18, “And the word of the Lord of hosts came unto me saying.” Now, you have two words of the Lord here and divide – this divides the chapter into its two parts. In the first one, verses 1-17, God gives them the promises of the kingdom. From verses 18-23, God tells them the results of that kingdom or the results of that fulfillment of the promise. So really you have two times here when the word of the Lord of hosts comes to the prophet Zechariah. Once, to describe the kingdom and the second time to describe the results of such a thing.

1 wk. ago1 Corinthians 1:18–31

I Cor 1:18-31

Scripture - Natalie McLeod reads.

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I Corinthians 1

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Self-Control

2 Peter 1:5-11

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Philippians 4:10-20

God’s Power 4:10-13

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Philippians 4

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Questions to consider while preparing

How does this passage show the greatness of God?

2 mo. agoPhilippians 4:4

Therefore - What is “therefore” there for?

-I am going to build on the previous truth.

-What I am will make sense if you understand what I just said.

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Philippians 3:12-21

Vs. 12, Paul has not fully apprehended Christ. Christ has fully apprehended Him, but Paul has not fully apprehended Christ.

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MEEKNESS — an attitude of humility toward God and gentleness toward people, springing from a recognition that God is in control. Although weakness and meekness may look similar, they are not the same. Weakness is due to negative circumstances, such as lack of strength or lack of courage. But meekness is due to a person’s conscious choice. It is strength and courage under control, coupled with kindness.

The apostle Paul once pointed out that the spiritual leaders of the church have great power, even leverage, in confronting a sinner. But he cautioned them to retrain themselves in meekness (Gal. 6:1; 5:22–23).

1 yr. agoCHPL

These men, he said, “convinced me of the absolute impossibility of being half a Christian. I determined, through His grace, to be all devoted to God.”

A1 yr. agoCHPL

The Christian life was less a personal relation to Christ and more a matter of membership in the state church. Faithful attendance at public worship and reception of the sacraments offered by orthodox ministers were the essential marks of a good Christian.

A1 yr. agoCHPL

The Christian life was less a personal relation to Christ and more a matter of membership in the state church. Faithful attendance at public worship and reception of the sacraments offered by orthodox ministers were the essential marks of a good Christian.

A1 yr. ago1 John 3:22 ESV

22 and mwhatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and ndo what pleases him.

A1 yr. agoCHPL

No one can be a true Christian without aspiring to holiness in his life.

A1 yr. agoCHPL

The consequence of faith to Calvin—far more than to Luther—is strenuous effort to introduce the kingdom of God on earth. Though no longer judged by the law of God, the true Christian finds in the law the divine pattern for moral character. Man is not jusitified by works, yet no justified man is without works. No one can be a true Christian without aspiring to holiness in his life. This rigorous pursuit of moral righteousness was one of the primary features of Calvinism. It made character a fundamental test of genuine religious life and explains Calvinism’s dynamic, social activism. God calls the elect for his purpose!

A1 yr. agoCHPL

While Calvin did not profess to know absolutely who were God’s chosen—the elect—he believed that three tests constituted a good yardstick by which to judge who might be saved: participation in the two sacraments, Baptism and the Lord’s Supper; an upright moral life; and a public profession of the faith. These were adequate for a disciplined church on earth.

A1 yr. agoCHPL

Years later, looking back over his career, Calvin observed, “Being by nature a bit antisocial and shy, I always loved retirement and peace.… But God has so whirled me around by various events that He has never let me rest anywhere, but in spite of my natural inclination, has thrust me into the limelight and made me get into the game,’ as they say.”

A1 yr. agoCHPL

. In the Anabaptist assemblies all members were to be believers baptized voluntarily upon confession of personal faith in Christ. Each believer, then, was both a priest to his fellow believers and a missionary to unbelievers.

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Thoughts & Quotes from “Church History in Plain Language”

In the Anabaptist assemblies all members were to be believers baptized voluntarily upon confession of personal faith in Christ. Each believer, then, was both a priest to his fellow believers and a missionary to unbelievers.

1 yr. agoCHPL

In the Anabaptist assemblies all members were to be believers baptized voluntarily upon confession of personal faith in Christ. Each believer, then, was both a priest to his fellow believers and a missionary to unbelievers.

A1 yr. agoCHPL

First among these convictions was what the Anabaptists called discipleship. The Christian’s relationship with Jesus Christ must go beyond inner experience and acceptance of doctrines. It must involve a daily walk with God, in which Christ’s teaching and example shape a transformed style of life. As one Anabaptist put it, “No one can truly know Christ except he follow him in life.” This meant resolutely obeying the “bright and clear words of the Son of God, whose word is truth and whose commandment is eternal life.”

1 yr. agoCHPL

Many of the persecuted fled to Germany and Austria, but their prospects were no brighter there. In 1529 the imperial Diet of Speyer proclaimed Anabaptism a heresy and every court in Christendom was obliged to condemn the heretics to death. During the Reformation years, between four and five thousand Anabaptists were executed by fire, water, and sword.

To us the Anabaptists seem to have made a simple demand: a person’s right to his own beliefs. But in the sixteenth century the heretics seemed to be destroying the very fabric of society. That is why the voice of conscience was so often silenced by martyrdom.

1 yr. agoCHPL

Finally, the Zurich council lost all patience. On 7 March 1526, it decided that anyone found rebaptizing would be put to death by drowning. Apparently their thought was, “If the heretics want water, let them have it.” Within a year, on 5 January 1527, Felix Manz became the first Anabaptist martyr. The Zurich authorities drowned him in the Limmat, which flows through the city. Within four years the radical movement in and around Zurich was practically eradicated.

1 yr. agoCHPL

That is the kind of church Grebel and Manz wanted in Zurich, a church free from the state, composed of true disciples. The baptism of believers was merely the most striking feature of this new kind of church. Zwingli, however, would have no part of this revolution. He needed the support of the city fathers.

1 yr. agoCHPL

In Zurich’s city-state, as in the rest of the Christian world, every newborn child was baptized and considered a member of the church. As a result, church and society were identical. The church was simply everybody’s church. In the New Testament, however, the church was a fellowship of the few, a company of true believers committed to live and die for their Lord.

1 yr. agoCHPL

In one important respect Zwingli followed the Bible even more stringently than did Luther. The Wittenberger would allow whatever the Bible did not prohibit; Zwingli rejected whatever the Bible did not prescribe. For this reason the reformation in Zurich tended to strip away more traditional symbols of the Roman church: candles, statues, music, and pictures. Later, in England, men called this spirit “Puritanism.”

1 yr. agoCHPL

Actually, the Anabaptists rejected all thoughts of “rebaptism” because they never considered the ceremonial sprinkling they received in infancy as valid baptism. They much preferred “Baptists” as a designation. To most of them, however, the fundamental issue was not baptism. It was the nature of the church and its relation to civil governments.

1 yr. agoCHPL

Actually, the Anabaptists rejected all thoughts of “rebaptism” because they never considered the ceremonial sprinkling they received in infancy as valid baptism. They much preferred “Baptists” as a designation. To most of them, however, the fundamental issue was not baptism. It was the nature of the church and its relation to civil governments.

A1 yr. agoCHPL

Actually, the Anabaptists rejected all thoughts of “rebaptism” because they never considered the ceremonial sprinkling they received in infancy as valid baptism. They much preferred “Baptists” as a designation. To most of them, however, the fundamental issue was not baptism. It was the nature of the church and its relation to civil governments.

A1 yr. agoLuke 2:12 ESV

swaddling cloths and lying in a manger

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I Corinthians 3

Define “people of the flesh” 7 “babes in Christ”.

People of the flesh/Carnal - In this chapter means those who have come to Christ, but have their mind not on the eternal or the spiritual, but on their own wants and desires.

Babes in Christ - A baby has a very restricted diet. You wait to even give them the simple watery rice cereal until the baby is 4 months old. You can’t give them soft scrambled eggs or finely chopped meat. Their little system just can’t handle it. Their gut has not matured.

Babes in Christ = people of the flesh

Mature in Christ = people of the spirit

You see the babe (immature) with the factions, divisions and unnecessary disagreement.

There are 2 kinds of disagreement:

Disagreement over major issues, primary issues, country boarders.

Disagreement over minor issues, secondary issues, State boarders.

*** The wise and mature Christian sees the importance of discerning between primary and secondary issues.

-There are times that disagreements happen. It is ok to have disagreements.

-Here is the question.

"Is this issue spelled out in the Bible so clearly that it cannot be compromised on?”

“Is this an issue about the character or person of God or the Gospel?”

“Is this an issue about Holy living or a believer’s lifestyle?”

-If it is, you might be dealing with a primary issue.

You are dealing with a secondary issue within the church when:

-A passage of scripture is unclear and could have 2 different interpretations.

-You are dealing with an issue of preference.

-You prefer a certain style of teaching, preaching, or music.

-You prefer to sit in pew rather than chairs.

-You prefer to go to a 10am church service rather than 11am.

-You prefer to have your Sunday School school class at the church instead of meeting in someone’s home.

-You prefer to use the quarterly over a different kind of study.

Maturity is seeing what is a secondary issue and what is a primary issue.

-To my people pleasing friends. When you refuse to stand up when someone violates a primary issue, like the character of God because you don’t want conflict, that’s immaturity.

-To my conflict enjoying friends. When you fight over secondary issues - you show your immaturity.

This is what God wants for you.

-To be able to disagree on secondary issues and not get hostile or our feelings hurt about it.

-When we disagree on a primary issue with someone, to go behind a closed door and have a calm, loving, serious conversation. Where in conflict you love your neighbor.

God does not want you to avoid all conflict.

He wants you to avoid unnecessary conflict.

He wants you to handle necessary conflict in a way that bring honor to Him.

This sets us apart from the World. This brings us closer to work through disagreements. It grows us spiritually.

vs. 5, Servant = someone who serves at tables or a servant with a master, there is humility here.

I. Leading by challenging

II. Leading by discipling

III. Leading by building

IV. Leading in humility

Gospel (Humility)

Is this issue worth having a serious disagreement over?” “Will this issue effect whether or not I can worship or do ministry with this person?”

Can I tell you, there are differences that are legitimate primary issues where people have to lovingly part ways.

Example: Bill Cain, Baptizing babies

We are friends, I would be happy for him to preach in this pulpit. If he invited me to come to his church and baptise his grandchild. I would lovingly decline. I don’t hold to infant Baptism. ?????

-Examples of primary and secondary issues.

Question - How does a Christ follower mature their spiritual gut so they can feed on the dense rich food of God?

Answer - By exposing yourself to challenging teaching.

-Read your Bible.

-Read Christian books from trustworthy authors

-Podcasts of trustworthy teachers

Practically - You need some inspirational/encouraging music or devotionals. Inspirational is needed sometimes, but it is like birthday cake icing. It gets you pumped up, but fades quickly.

Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself.

If you are not already feeding yourself spiritually, you will have to make a daily time for this.

***Post online links to teachers & music that is trustworthy. (Sound?)

Trustworthy - I can’t name them all, but here are a few.

John Piper

Louie Giglio

Charles Swindoll

Matt Chandler

Francis Chan

Charles Stanley

David Jeremiah

Alistar Begg

Adrian Rogers

Tim Keller

Ravi Zachariah

John MacArthur

Warren Wiersbe

Encouraged to avoid:

This will step on someone’s toes. If you think I am wrong please give me grace. If you chose to listen to these speakers, please do so discerningly. A few of these speakers started off strong, but have gotten off track.

Benny Hinn

Kenneth Copeland

Joyce Meyer

Joel Osteen

Steven Furtick

John Hagee

Jesse Duplantis

Andy Stanley (the last several years has gotten off track)

And so with these terms “Fleshly/Carnal” and “Babes in Christ” we are beginning to get a picture of the spiritual health of the church in Corinth. It is rightly said that the church in Corinth was the most unhealthy church seen in all of the New Testament writings.

-With that, we have a lot to learn from their mistakes.

One big mistake was seen in who they thought spiritual growth came from.

vs. 3-9, Jealousy Strife, following Paul or Apollos vs. 4

THIS IS WHAT I WANT FOR YOU.

THIS IS WHAT GOD WANTS FOR YOU.

GROWING IN HIM. NOT TO BE STUCK SPIRITUALLY, BUT taking steps forward. Enjoying your walk with God. Most importantly - enjoying God. Enjoying getting to know more of Him.

vs. 5-9,

A. God gives the growth (vs. 6-7)

-The planters and waterers are not anything. Humility

B. Planters and Waterers work together (are one). There is not a competition vs. 8

C. Your Spiritual reward will come from your spiritual labor.

Scrooge analogy - When Scrooge looked back at his life he wished he could have changed it. He realized that he had squandered his life.

Scrooge had a 2nd chance to change his life and made change.

He had an awakening before it was too late for him.

There will be an awakening for all believers.

When you go to heaven - there is a new awakening.

I Corinthians 13 tells us that when we see Jesus that we will have a perfect knowledge.

However, by the time you are in heaven, it’s too late to change your life to gain reward from God.

For the believer that is squandering

If you realize that you have squandered your life after you die. There is no second chance to change.

What’s the take away? Awakening in your life has to happen now. (x2)

Scrooge looked forward to what

vs. 10-15, 16-17

a. build carefully

b. foundation of Christ

c.build with quality materials

truth and doctrine, heart attitude, to glorify God & help others grow.

vs. 16 - “Speaking of building”

You are the temple of God. “You” is plural.

Believers are the temple of God.

God dwells in his people.

His people are His church.

God dwells in us.

No where in pagan or any religious system is it taught that a deity resides in His people.

Paul gives a warning about destroying God’s temple.

Through division or false teaching in a church.

-We keep unity in a church when we choose to follow Christ rather than human personalities.

-When you choose to teach the scripture and not something different.

-When you serve and do ministry with the desire to please God and build up His people.

vs. 12, Hodge believes the precious stones are good doctrine. No mention of works done with proper motive.

vs. 16, Temple of God, Hodge applies to the church collectively. Question, Does the Shechinah (glory) of God reside in the believer or in The Church proper. The answer - No, The Sheckinah Glory is the visible manifestation of the presence of God. This would not be normative in the believer.