Coolidge Christian Church Worship Service

Can you read a Letter? #3

1 Thess. 4:13-18

Neil Woodbury

“The Parousia” to demonstrate the fact that the Bible can be understood if the rules of interpretation, grammar and the original language are employed.

1. The inescapable conclusion of:

A. 1Thess 4: 13-18

B. Some passaged to show this conclusion is inescapable:

1. Matt 19:27-28

2. IIThess 2:1-2

3. Matt 16:27-28, MK 8:28-9:1, Luke 9:26-27

C. We today have lost nothing that was promised to us.

Can you read a Letter? #2

1 Thess. 4:1-18

Neil Woodbury

You may find it more difficult than you think!

We must understand how to apply the rules associated with reading of the Apostles letters to the Churches and the grammar associated with them.

1. The rules of interpretation must be our guide:

A. See Chart

B. 1 Thess. 4: 1-12

2. The inescapable conclusion of:

A. 1Thess 4: 13-18

B. Who are the We’s and You’s?

Can you read a Letter?

1 Thess. 3:11-13

Neil Woodbury

You may find it more difficult than you think!

1. Let’s take a test:

1Thess 3:11-13

2. The rules of Interpretation must be our guide:

1Thess 4:1-2

3. The inescapable conclusion of:

1Thess 4: 13-18

Faith Clearly Seen

1 Thess. 3:1-10

Neil Woodbury

Faith is not only necessary to become a Christian

but to remain a Christian, also.

1. Established Faith V.2

2. A vital Faith V.5

3. Manifest Faith V.6

4. Encouraged through Faith V.7

5 Growing Faith V.10

Israel Fulfilled

The apostle Peter defines the character and disposition of the people populating the Lord’s church.

A. Chosen Generation

B. Royal Priesthood

C. Holy Nation

D. Special People

The Old Testament confirms the Apostle’s message concerning the Christians.

WHAT IS A MOTHER?

I. Protector Exodus 2: 1 & 2

II. Planner Exodus 2: 3 - 6

III. Preparer Exodus 2: 7 – 9

Thank you Christian Mothers

The Saving Gospel! Neil Woodbury

Rom 1:16-17

I. The Gospel – makes sinners – sons. Eph 2:13-19

II. The Gospel makes sons – servants. Rom 6 14-19

III. The Gospel makes servants – students. II Tim 2:15

IV The Gospel makes students - saints. I John 1:1-5

Saint or ?

The Gospel of Christ is the answer

The Kingdom is Now!

Are you still waiting?

I. The Promise: Gen, 3:15

A. Prophecy of the Lord’s Church Dan 2:1-10

B. Confirming the Messiah from Heaven Lk 1:30-33

C. Time frame of the Kingdom

Mk 8:34-9:1, Lk 22:28-30

II. The Promise was fulfilled

A. All the promises concerning the Kingdom (Eclesia) fulfilled in Acts 2

B. The message and covenant proclaimed Act 2:29-37

III. The King of the Kingdom

A. Isa 2:23, C. Jer 31:31-34

B. Jer 23:5-6, D. We are His subjects

Record of The Resurrection

Matt 28: 1-10

“He has risen – He has risen”

Indeed was the declaration of our forefathers in the Faith.

I. Reality of It

A. Matt 28:1-10

B. Twelve appearances recorded

II. Results of it

A. Matt 28: 16-20

B. The works of Satan (Devil) destroyed

III. Declaration of it

A. Apostles told the world; Acts 2: 22-24

The Promise Is Through Faith #5

Hebr 11:30-40

Jesus is the author and perfecter of “The Faith”

I. In faith in action fell the walls of Jericho

A. Hebr 11: 30-31

II. In Faith God can accomplish all things to His obedient children.

A Hebr 11: 32 -4

B. The history of faithfulness

III. The great cloud of witness should encourage & enlighten us

A Hebr 12:1-3