26 August 2007

Broadstreet Church of Christ

1213 Broad Street Phenix City, Alabama

Minister: H. Allen Croley

Email: Minister@andonthisrock.com

Office 334-298-0657

Home 334-298-2996

Sermon Notes

26 August 2007

Morning Worship

The Necessity of Bible Study

Evening Worship

WILL WE KNOW ONE ANOTHER IN HEAVEN?

Broadstreet Church of Christ

1213 Broad Street Phenix City, Alabama

Schedule of Services
Sunday:

Bible Study
10:00 A.M.

Morning Worship
11:00 A.M.

Evening Worship
5:00 P.M.

Wednesday:
Bible Study
7:30 P.M.

All times
Eastern

Morning Worship

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The Necessity of Bible Study

II Timothy 2:15-17

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

Introduction:

a. Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life. And we have believed and know that thou art the Holy One of God," - John 6:68,69.

b. They knew that knowing Jesus-- and knowing His words-- was of the greatest importance. We have the written accounts of Jesus and His teachings, so "that by believing you may have life in His name" -John 20:30,31.

c. If we desire to obtain eternal life, we are going to have to believe in Jesus, and to believe in Jesus we are going to have to know His word

John 8:30-32

As he spake these words, many believed on him.

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

d. Let us notice why it is so necessary to study the Bible so as to know God and His will.

I. Bible study is commanded:

a. II Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

b. II Timothy 2:16

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.

c. I Peter 3:15

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Isa 8:13

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

d. Philippians 1:17

But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

II. BIBLE study provides spiritual nourishment and strength:

a. Matthew 5:6

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

b. Psalm 1:1-6

1: Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
2: But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
4: The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
5: Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6: For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

c. Acts 2:42-47

And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

III. Bible study equips us so that we may teach others:

a. Hebrews 5:12-6:2 they still needed spiritual milk when they should have already become teachers.

Hebrews 5:12

For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.

Hebrews 6:2

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

b. This is no less true today. Do you fear talking to people in your life about spiritual things? Is your fear due to feeling like you may not know enough to answer people's questions properly?

c. Fear is overcome with STUDY and knowledge.

iv. Bible study provides us the weapon to fight Satan:

a. Ephesians 6:10-18 - We are in a war against Satan.

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

b. The only weapon we wield in this conflict is the sword of the Word of God

Ephesians 6:17

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

c. We must learn to use this weapon with skill.

Conclusion:

a. do you know the truth?

b. Are you regularly studying the truth?

c. Do you need to obey the truth

Romans 1:5?

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

Evening Worship

WILL WE KNOW ONE ANOTHER IN HEAVEN?

Introduction:

a. Many have asked about this.

B. WHAT does the Bible say?

I. What is death?

a. James 2: 26- The body apart from the spirit is dead.

b. Death is not:

1. Non-existence.

2. Extinction.

c. Life = union of body and spirit.

d. Death = separation of body and spirit:

1. Genesis 25:8- "gave up the ghost"

2. Genesis 35:18 - "soul was departing"

3. I Kings 17:22 - "soul came in again"

4. Psalm 90:10 - "we fly away"

5. Acts 7:59 - "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit"

II. DOES the spirit survive apart from the body?

a. II Corinthians 5:6-8 "to be present" (the moment of death)

b. Philippians 1:21-24 - "is far better" (v. 23)

III. LOGIC demands recognition - Without it we will:

a. Spend eternity among total strangers.

b. Have no memory of our life.

c. Not understand punishment.

d. Not appreciate our reward.

e. Find heaven less attractive.

iv. Scriptural evidence of future recognition:

a. Paul's joy in heaven:

1. Philippians 4:1- "beloved, longed for"

2. II Corinthians 1:14 - "ye are ours in the day of Jesus"

3. I Thessalonians 2:19 - "ye in the presence of Jesus"

4. II Corinthians 4:14 - "us with you"

b. Comfort of Scriptures - I Thessalonians 4:13-14, 18

1. Two classes of dead:

A. Dead in Christ

B. Dead out of Christ

2. Difference is type of sorrow and hope.

c. Reward and punishment:

1. In our system of justice, a person who is not able to understand the nature of the crime, (mentally ill) is not punished for that crime, no matter how violent the crime was.

2. We will remember in judgment - Matthew 7:22
Beheaded saints remembered - Revelation 6:9,10.

a. A case study: The Rich man and Lazarus - Luke 16:19-31:

1. Parable or not?

A. Doesn't matter

B. Parables never use error to teach truth.

C. Falsehood to teach truth is an Allegory.

D. Provides a glimpse after death

2. Key words, "Son, remember" The rich man:

A. Knew Abraham

B. Knew Lazarus

C. Knew he had 5 brothers

D. Knew their lifestyle

E. Knew he was in pain

b. What is the resurrection?

1. I Corinthians 15:55

2. "Victory" - How will you know?

c. Abraham was "gathered to his people." Genesis 25:8:

1. Also used of others:

A. Ishmael - Genesis 25:17

B. Isaac - Genesis 32:29

C. Jacob - Genesis 49:29, 33

D. Moses and Aaron -Deuteronomy 32:50

2. Not in reference to the burial plot:

A. Moses was not buried with his people.

B. Jacob - still in Egypt

d. Infant son of David – II Samuel 12:23:

1. Child will not return to me.

2. "I can go to him."

e. Men of Nineveh:

1. Matthew 12:41

2. "Shall rise in judgment with this generation"

f. Matthew 22:23-33:

1. The question: Whose wife will she be?

2. The answer: You don't know the Bible do you?

3. You do not know God's power.

4. In the resurrection:

A. They do not marry.

B. They are like the angels.

5. God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.

A. Abraham is alive. God is his God.

B. Isaac and Jacob are alive.

C. God is still their God.

v. Objections Answered:

A. We will lose our physical characteristics:

1. Death = separation of body and spirit.

2. Resurrection = union of the two again.

3. We will have a "BODY." - I Corinthians 15:35-44

4. Hear Job speak - Job 19:25-27 "in my flesh"

5. I John 3:2 "we will be like him" :

1. Still had scars.

2. Still had memory.

B. We will not be married in heaven - Matthew 22:30:

1. Do angels know each other?

2. We will be like the angels in heaven.

3. We will be there as children of God.

4. We will not maintain human relationships.

C. What if my loved ones are not there?

1. Ask: What if they are present and I don't know.

2. The question assumes:

1. God can't make me happy – revelation 21:4.

2. My love is greater than His.

3. The question assumes that we will argue with God's judgment.

4. It assumes that we will ignore their choice to live in sin.