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  • Why Christianity 4: Believing in God is not Stupid

    4: Believing in God is not Stupid by Jerry Wierwille

    (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=76)

    If you aren’t excited about your faith, you probably won’t share it with others. This class aims to show you why Christianity is awesome. Our goal is to help you understand your faith better and see how it compares to other ways of thinking and living. Come and get… To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=76

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  • Why Christianity 3: God is Real

    3: God is Real by Sean Finnegan

    (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=76)

    If you aren’t excited about your faith, you probably won’t share it with others. This class aims to show you why Christianity is awesome. Our goal is to help you understand your faith better and see how it compares to other ways of thinking and living. Come and get… To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=76

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  • Why Christianity 2: Lay of the Land

    2: Lay of the Land by Sean Finnegan

    (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=76)

    If you aren’t excited about your faith, you probably won’t share it with others. This class aims to show you why Christianity is awesome. Our goal is to help you understand your faith better and see how it compares to other ways of thinking and living. Come and get… To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=76

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  • Why Christianity 1: Introduction

    1: Introduction by Jerry Wierwille

    (For a higher quality video visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=76)

    If you aren’t excited about your faith, you probably won’t share it with others. This class aims to show you why Christianity is awesome. Our goal is to help you understand your faith better and see how it compares to other ways of thinking and living. Come and get… To read the rest of the description visit lhim.org/resouorces/classes.php?id=76

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  • The Paraclete

    The Last recorded teaching of Jesus is in John chapters 14-16. Love is one of the great themes in these chapters (John 13:34-35; 14:15, 21, 23-24; 15:9-10, 12-14, 17; 16:27; 17:26). If we are disciples of Jesus, we will love him and keep his commandments.
    John 13:1, 31-36
    Also, in the context of these chapters, Jesus knew what he was about to go through in his suffering, death, and later his resurrection and ascension to the Father (John 13:1). In this context, he often told them that he will be leaving to go to the Father (John 14:1-5, 12, 18-19, 28; 16:5-7, 10, 16-22, 28).

    Although he was leaving, he would not be leaving them alone.

    Something else would be coming–the paraclete, the spirit of truth.
    John 14:15-17 The Father will give another “helper“ (Gk parakletos), that is the spirit of truth.
    The word “helper” is translated from the Greek word parakletos which literally means one who pleads another’s cause before a judge, a pleader, counsel for defense, legal assistant, an advocate, and intercessor. This word is used four times in these chapters. It is used only one other time in the Bible, in 1 John, translated “advocate” (1 John 2:1).
    John 14:16-20 First use of paraclete
    This is “another” helper, like himself.
    It will abide in us (verse 23).
    Not leave us as orphans
    We will know that Jesus is in the Father, and we are in Christ, and Christ is in us.
    John 14:25-27 Second use of paraclete
    The Holy Spirit
    It will teach us all things.
    Bring all things to our remembrance, all that Jesus said
    Peace I leave you
    John 15:26 Third use of paraclete
    It will testify about Jesus.
    And we will testify–witness about Christ
    John 16:7-15 Fourth use of paraclete
    It is to our advantage that Jesus went away and the helper would come.
    It will convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment.
    It will guide us into the all truth.
    It will disclose to us what is to come.
    It will glorify Jesus.
    John 16:23-24
    We can now ask the Father in the name of Jesus about anything, just as Jesus asked the Father.
    John 16:25-33
    They didn’t fully understand what Jesus was communicating until after his death, resurrection, ascension, and the giving of the holy spirit at Pentecost. We can now have the paraclete, the spirit of truth, abiding in us. In the world we will have tribulation, but be of good cheer. Jesus has overcome!

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    44 min
  • A Secret – Hidden from Ages Past

    God had a secret, a mystery — something hidden that no one understood!
    Romans 16:26-27
    Deuteronomy 29:29
    I Corinthians 2:1-9
    Had the rulers of this world understood the wisdom of God, hidden in the mystery, they would not have crucified Jesus Christ!
    Romans 16:26
    This mystery of God can be found in the scriptures of the prophets. And although they prophesied and wrote it down in scripture, no one understood. How can this be?

    Merriam Webster definition of a mystery: something not understood or beyond understanding.

    It was written down. But no one understood. The devil did not understand. The rulers of this world and the religious leaders did not understand. Even Jesus’ closest disciples did not understand the hidden truth. Luke 9:43-45; 18:31-34; Acts 13:26-30.

    The Mystery has now been made known.

    Ephesians 1:3-10; 3:1-11
    This mystery of God contains God’s eternal purpose — or “purpose of the ages.”
    Colossians 1:25-29 — The riches of the glory of this mystery — “Christ in you the hope of glory!”
    Colossians 2:1-3 – All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in this mystery.

    They mystery of God is not yet complete. God still has hidden understanding of his plan.

    I Corinthians 15:50-52
    Revelation 10:5-7 In the days when the seventh angel sounds the trumpet, then the mystery of God is finished.
    Ephesians 1:15-23 Pray for wisdom and understanding.

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    46 min
  • The Christ Event

    Luke 22:47-48, 54 Judas betrayed Jesus to the authorities who promptly arrested him.
    Luke 23:1-4, 23-25 After a series of trials and brutal torture, the Roman governor, Pilate, condemned Jesus to death by crucifixion.
    Luke 23:32-35, 44-46 For hours, Jesus hung on the cross until, at last, he died.
    Luke 23:50-53 Joseph of Arimathea buried Jesus in his own newly-cut tomb.
    Luke 24:1-3 On Sunday morning, the women discovered the empty tomb.
    Luke 24:34-42 After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to different followers through several circumstances.
    Luke 24:50-53 Once he had spent some time with them, Jesus ascended into heaven.
    Results of Crucifixion (for a detailed explanation see lhim.org/cross)
    1. Jesus’ death provides eternal life.
    2. Jesus’ death reconciles us to God.
    3. Jesus’ death expresses love.
    4. Jesus’ death defeats evil.
    5. Jesus’ death provides an example.
    6. Jesus’ death justifies us apart from the Law.
    7. Jesus’ death frees us from sin to live righteously.
    8. Jesus’ death is for our sins.
    Results of Resurrection
    1. Jesus’ resurrection vindicates his claim to be sent by God.
    2. Jesus’ resurrection proves that he is the Messiah.
    3. Jesus’ resurrection defeats death itself.
    4. Jesus’ resurrection makes possible our ultimate resurrection.
    5. Jesus’ resurrection shows us what the resurrected body will be like.
    6. Jesus’ resurrection enables his followers to walk in the newness of life.
    Results of Ascension
    1. Jesus’ ascension installs him at the highest authority at God’s right hand.
    2. Jesus’ ascension resulted in a reordering of cosmic powers.
    3. Jesus’ ascension enables his heavenly ministry as the head of the church.
    4. Jesus’ ascension makes it possible for him to pour out the spirit on all who call upon his name.
    5. Jesus’ ascension gives his followers authority over spiritual powers.
    6. Jesus’ ascension enables him to make intercession as our high priest.

    The post The Christ Event first appeared on Living Hope.
    48 min
  • Parables of Jesus

    Jesus often used parables when he taught. They are little stories about relatable situations and characters that illustrate a point. The goal with Jesus’ parables is not to decipher every little nuance and symbol but to get the main point. Jesus told dozens of parables, but today we will focus on just three.

    The Rich Fool

    Luke 12:16-34 This man wanted security and ease of life. He had worked hard, expanded, and made smart financial moves until his harvest was huge. In one sense, he had done everything the right way, except for one critical issue: he ignored God. For the rich man, his problem was not financial success, but making that an ultimate aim above God.

    The Unforgiving Servant

    Matthew 18:23-35 The forgiven servant can’t see the big picture; he can see only the wrong done to him. He’s swept up in his emotions, seizing and choking the one who owed him a mere 100 denarii when he was forgiven 10,000 talents.

    1 talent = 20 years wages. Assuming minimum wage of $10 per hour at 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, after 20 years, that means 1 talent = $416,000 today. This guy owed 10,000 talents = $4,160,000,000. This is an absurd number! He is owed 100 denarii = 100 days wages. Assuming $10 an hour, 8 hours a day, that’s $8,000 dollars. So, he’s forgiven $4 billion and loses it over $8 grand!

    The Good Samaritan

    Luke 10:25-37 The Samaritans hated the Jews and vice versa. They both had powerful reasons to despise the other, going back for centuries. Although the priest and the Levite would have been the most expected to help someone in need, it is the Samaritan who helps the injured man. At great cost to himself, he cares for his religious, ethnic, and political enemy. This is how Jesus wants his followers to apply the commandment, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” In this way, Jesus confronts tribalism head on, excluding it as an option for his followers.

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    45 min
  • What Do You Think about Jesus?

    John 20:31
    The Gospel of John was written so that we would believe that Jesus is the Christ [the Messiah], the Son of God; and that believing we could have life in his name.
    Isaiah 42:1-3 Jesus fulfilled this prophecy.
    John 5:30-57 The testimony that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God
    Jesus’ testimony was not simply his own. There was more of a witness than just one man’s words. Nu 35:30; De 17:6; 19:15; Mt 18:16; Jo 8:13-18; 2 Co 13:1; 1 Ti 5:19
    – The testimony of John the Baptist: Jo 5:33-35; Jo 1:31-34; Mk 11:27-33
    – The testimony from the works of Jesus: Jo 5:36; Mt 11:2-6; Jo 10:24-25; 37-38
    – The testimony from the Father: Jo 5:37-38; baptism (Mt 3:16-17; Mk 1:11; Lk 3:21-22); Mount of Transfiguration (Mt 17:5-6; Mk 9:7; Lk 9:35; 2 Pt 1:16-18); after a prayer of Jesus (Jo 12:27-30).
    – The testimony from Scripture: Jo 5:39-47; Lk 16:19-31; 18:31-33; 24:25-27, 44-45

    The resurrection and the holy spirit also give testimony to Jesus

    – The resurrection testifies about Jesus: Ro 1:1-4; 1 Co 15:3-6
    – The holy spirit testifies about Jesus: Jo 15:27; Ac 1:8

    Matthew 16:13-17; John 6:44

    God draws people to understand and believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.

    What do you think about Jesus?

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    45 min
  • Teachings of Jesus

    The teachings of Jesus Christ are built upon and in harmony with Moses and all the Old Testament prophets. His teachings are also consistent with and fundamental to that of the apostles in the New Testament. A harmonious, progressive theme is maintained throughout the Scriptures. The theme is simply stated in the Gospels as the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven.
    Matthew 4:17-23 Wherever he went and whenever he spoke, the message was the same.
    Matthew 9:35; Luke 10:9 When Jesus sent out the apostles and disciples to teach, he said, “Go preach, saying, the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
    Matthew 5:43-48 Love was not a new subject, but his teaching enlarged it.
    Matthew 22:35-46 All the law and prophets hang on these two commandments.
    Matthew 24:12 The verse is about the end of the age but also can be applied to our lives. Revelation 2: you have left your foremost or primary love. Do not let life wear you down; love big to the end.
    Mark 12:28-34 If we want to enter the Kingdom of God, we must keep love foremost of all.
    Luke 1:27-37 Compassion is the core of loving others.
    Luke 11:42 Jesus never got lost in religious legalism as many people tend to do.
    John 13:34-35 We understand love by viewing the actions and words of Jesus. The higher standard of love is to love as he did.
    John 14:15, 21-31 We love Him by keeping his commandments.
    John 15:9-21 My joy may be in you and that your joy may be full.

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    44 min

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