Gadites Michigan FWS Day 2

Gadites Michigan FWS Day 1

In this episode, our Pastor laid an understanding of the purpose and necessity of Scripture in the life of man.

We began by establishing that the Bible became necessary because of the fall of man. Before the fall, Adam, while in the Garden of Eden, did not require written scripture, as he lived in direct fellowship and alignment with God. However, after the fall, written scripture was given as a guide to restore man back to God’s intended way of living.

It was also explained that angels do not have a written Bible, yet they function according to scripture which is, in a sense, “built into” them.

We then examined the structure of the Bible, noting that it consists of 66 books: 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. The Old Testament was outlined in its major divisions, the Law, Historical Books, Wisdom Literature, and the Prophetic Books. The New Testament, on the other hand, contains the Gospels, which reveal the life and ministry of Christ, and the Epistles, which provide doctrinal instruction and guidance for the Church.

Furthermore, we explored the role of the five-fold ministry as described in Ephesians 4:11–12; apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. They are given for the perfecting of the saints and, play a vital role in unveiling the scriptures to believers.

We also emphasized the central purpose of the Bible, as seen in James 1:21 (Receive with meekness the engraved word which is able to save your souls). This shows that Scripture is not merely historical or informational, but transformational in its intent.

In addition, we were reminded of our responsibility as believers to depend on the Holy Spirit for revelation. True understanding of Scripture is not achieved by intellect alone, but by the Holy Spirit, who brings clarity and life to the Word.

Finally, we addressed the issue of being distracted by discussions about “lost books” of the Bible. It was emphasized that the Bible, as we have it, is complete and divinely inspired, written by men under the orchestration of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, our focus should remain on understanding, believing, and living out the truth already revealed in Scripture.

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Gadites Fisk FWS Day 1 - 1st Session

In this episode, our Pastor continued to build on our understanding of the hope of the believer as revealed through the gospel.

We saw that what positions a believer for wisdom and understanding in the knowledge of him is faith in the Lord Jesus and love towards all saints, as seen in Ephesians 1:15–19. These are not optional, but necessary conditions that open the heart to divine understanding.

Our Pastor also showed us that the reason for different “sheepfolds” within the body of Christ is largely because of our different response to the truth found in the word.

Furthermore, we explored using various bible verses the distinction between conditional and certain statements in Scripture. For example, in Ephesians 1:18, the phrase “the eyes of your understanding may be enlightened” reveals a possibility, not a guarantee. In contrast, Acts 14:22 states that “we must through much tribulation enter the kingdom of God,” emphasizing a necessity, an unavoidable pathway in the believer’s journey.

We also saw clearly the true hope of believers. It was emphasized that our hope is not simply “making heaven.” Rather, the inheritance prepared for us is described in 1 Peter 1:4 as incorruptible, undefiled, and unfading. This shifts our perspective from a location-based hope to a nature-based inheritance.

Ultimately, our hope is both a promise and a person Jesus Christ Himself, as revealed in 1 Timothy 1:1. This hope works within us to simplify our lives, detaching us from the fleeting hopes of this world and aligning our hearts toward a consistent pursuit of the Lord.

In conclusion, we were reminded that the life of a believer is one marked by hunger, alignment, and a growing fixation on Christ and God as our ultimate inheritance. True hope reshapes our desires, refines our focus, and leads us into a life that steadily conforms to Him.