ScriptureStream

By Mark Watson

Just the gospel, plainly spoken. ScriptureStream compiles lessons presented at the Benchley church of Christ, located just north of Bryan, TX. Visit ScriptureStream.com for full notes on each lesson a... more

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July 12, 2015Word of the Day, Part 9: Follow, Speak
Follow, continued:
Follower qualities, skills, traits (continued):
Courage – Ezra 10:2-4
Service – Luke 9:43-48; 1:38; James 1:1
Communication – II Kings 5:11-14
Competence – II Timothy 2:15
Confidence – I John 2:28
Stable/sober – Titus 1:8; 2:2, 4, 6
Engagement – I John 4:9; John 8:12; Matthew 5:14-16; Mark 16:15
Speak
Old Testament
354 time (spoke 431 times – history)
39 Jeremiah, 38 Psalms, 32 Numbers
New Testament
Speak or spoke 194 times
43 John, 32 Acts and I Corinthians; 15 Matthew
104 in the gospels
Old Testament words (Hebrew)
דָּבַר (d__ā__ḇǎr) – to arrange words; to declare; to promise; rehearse or say; to teach
Exodus 6:!1
אָמַר (ʾām__ǎr) – to say; to answer
Jeremiah 28:5
New Testament words (Greek)
λαλέω (lale__ō) – to talk; to utter words; to preach; to say
Matthew 10:20
λέγω (leg__ō) – to lay forth or relate, to call, describe, name or speak
John 18:31-32 (John 12:32; 3:14)
Eleven other words used; two twice
Mark 9:39 – two words in combination
Past tense vs. present tense
Scripture contains records of speech
Much of “speech” denotes God speaking.
Many passages record people speaking
Some record things spoken by angels
Much is in historical context
Some is in instructional context
God speaks
Old Testament
Directly – Genesis 8:15; 9:8
Through angels – Judges 2:1-4
Through prophets – I Kings 16:12
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July 08, 2015Lessons on the Local Church, Part 2
Lesson 1, continued:
New Testament church – its creed (source of authority)
We must of necessity put aside all creeds that have begun since the days of the apostles (continued):
Augsburg Confession of Faith (1530 A.D.) – over 1400 years too late
Westminster Confession of Faith (1550 A.D.) – over 1500 years too late
All others of a later date
Paul tells us that their source of authority was the inspired Scripture (II Timothy 3:16-17)
II John 1:9. The Scripture makes the man of God complete and furnishes him unto every good work. Therefore, the teacher is fully equipped with the Scripture. He needs nothing more.
See also II Peter 1:3 and Jude 1:3.
No one who really believes the Bible is the all sufficient Word of God will feel a need for human creeds.
Conclusion: Regardless of what good traits a church may have, if its practice in whole or in part, is based upon the creeds of man, it is not the local church as described in the New Testament.
Lesson 2
Another identifying characteristic of a local church is the name or descriptive phrase by which it is identified.
The church universal (Ephesians 3:14-15; Hebrews 12:23)
Church of Christ – Christ’s church (Matthew 16:18)
Kingdom of Christ (Colossians 1:13)
Body of Christ (I Corinthians 12:27)
Temple of God (I Peter 2:5; Ephesians 2:21)
House of God – Family of God (I Timothy 3:15; Ephesians 3:15)
Christ’s fold – flock (John 10:16)
The local church
Church of God (I Corinthians 1:2)
Church of Christ (Romans 16:16)
Church of the Lord (Acts 20:28, ASV)
Flock (Acts 20:28; I Peter 5:2)
Note: Any descriptive phrase used in the New Testament to designate the Lord’s church always points ownership to heaven.
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July 05, 2015The Supreme Court
II Corinthians 5:10
I Peter 1:16 – You shall be holy, for I am holy.
I Peter 4:2-5
I Corinthians 6:9-10 – Homosexuals will not inherit the kingdom of God.
Homosexuality has been shown to not be genetic by several studies.
Romans 2:21 – You, therefore, who teach another, do you not teach yourself?
Romans 2:17-22
Romans 13:1 – Be in subjection to the governing authorities.
Romans 13:1-7
I Peter 2:13-14, 17
Romans 1:7 – This book was written during a time of corrupt governments that crucified Jesus!
Acts 2:23; 18:1-2
Acts 5:29 – We must obey God rather than men.
Acts 4:18-20
Acts 5:27-29
II Peter 2:9 – The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from temptation.
II Peter 2:2-10
I Thessalonians 5:2 – The day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night.
I Thessalonians 5:1-2
II Thessalonians 2:1-2, 15
I Peter 5:12 – This is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!
I Peter 2:11; 3:9-11; 4:2-3; 5:12
Read your Bible!
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July 05, 2015Word of the Day, Part 8: Lead and Follow
Follow, continued:
Follower qualities, skills, and traits (continued):
Courage – Ezra 10:2-4
Service – Luke 9:43-48; 1:38; James 1:1
Communication – II Kings 5:11-14
Competence – II Timothy 2:15
Confidence – I John 2:28
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30min
July 01, 2015Lessons on the Local Church, Part 1
Lesson 1:
The church universal and local
Church universal:
Made up of all saved people
General relationship
No organization
Independent function
No collective oversight
Church local:
Made up of people in a local area who agree to work and worship under a common oversight
Special relationship
Collective function
A joined fellowship
An overseen fellowship
Only authorized structure
The church
Universal
Local
Lord adds
Membership
Man joins
Vertical
Fellowship
Horizontal
Christ removes
Discipline
Church removes
Eternal
Duration
Time, death
Independent
Function
Joint action
Independent
Oversight
Elders
For a correct conception of a local church, two things are necessary:
Recognition of Bible authority
Respect for Bible authority
Religious institutions of men are founded upon the Bible plus human creeds.
Bible + Baptist manual will make a Baptist every time.
Bible + Methodist Discipline will make a Methodist every time.
Bible + Pope will make a Catholic every time.
Bible only will make a Christian every time.
Therefore, a church of the Lord is founded upon the Bible, which states:
There is one body – Ephesians 4:4
Only one body – I Corinthians 12:27
The body is the church – Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18
Therefore, there is but one church that exists with the approval of God. This one church is the saved relationship or saved people.
God has willed that His people who live in a locality agree to worship and work together in spiritual matters, under a common oversight, and pool their resources to finance the work He has assigned to be done under that common oversight. This is the local church.
Each local church is to teach and practice the same things – Galatians 1:2-9
Each local church is independent – Acts 20:28; I Peter 5:2-3
New Testament church – it’s creed (source of authority):
We must of necessity put aside all creeds that have begun since the days of the apostles.
Nicene Creed (325 A.D.) – over 200 years too late
Apostles’ Creed (500 A.D.) – over 400 years too late
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June 28, 2015A Guarantee That a Marriage Will Never Be Severed Except By Death
Genesis 2:18-24
I Corinthians 7:2
Once a man and woman are married, they are bound by God’s law. This law cannot be broken without sin.
God’s law is: One man and one woman for life.
God’s law
Have a deep respect for God’s marriage law.
Have a sincere love for one another.
Philippians 2:3
Rather than asking: “Is my mate treating me right?” ask: “Am I treating my mate right?”
With these three things in place, a marriage cannot fail.
Man has devised many schemes to try to circumvent the strictness of God’s law:
Alien sinner is not amenable to God’s law. – E.C. Fuqua; Homer Hailey
I Corinthians 6:11; 5:9-11
All sins forgiven at baptism. – Luther Dabney
Guilty party has right to marry another. – Lloyd Moyer
Matthew 19:9
Divorce is a sin, but no law against marrying another. – Jerry Bassett
Man marry man; woman marry woman.
Romans 1:26-27, 32
In spite of man’s schemes, God’s law stands: one man, one woman for life.
I Corinthians 7:1-11
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June 28, 2015Patience
James 5:7-11
The farmer waits: some things can’t be rushed (Romans 5:1-5)
Spiritual maturity – Ephesians 4:1-3; Hebrews 5:14
Developing into a Bible student/teacher
Becoming a shepherd
Loving your family
Strengthen your hearts: replace pride and selfishness with the Lord and love (James 5:7-9)
Romans 12:19
I Corinthians 13:4
Take the prophets: quit acting like worldly people (Hebrews 6:11)
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30min
June 28, 2015Word of the Day, Part 7
Follow:
How does following resemble leading?
What differentiates a good follower from a bad follower?
What are some examples in scripture?
How can we make ourselves better followers?
Old Testament Hebrew terms:
אַחַר (ʾ__ǎ__ḥǎr) - the hind part; generally used as an adverb
Often used in combination with another word which specifies its proper use.
I Kings 18:21; Ezekiel 13:3
הָלַךְ (h__āl__ǎḵ) - to walk (literally and figuratively); along, apace, behave one’s self
Deuteronomy 13:4; Leviticus 20:23
Uses:
Pursue (with hostile intent) – Jeremiah 48:2
To pursue (without hostile intent) – Jeremiah 18:12
To follow along – Exodus 13:2
To follow as a disciple or devotee – Deuteronomy 13:4
New Testament Greek
ἀκολουθέω (akolouthe__ō) – to be in the same way with; to be a follower (specifically as a disciple)
Matthew 9:9; Luke 22:10
μιμέομαι (mimeomai) – to imitate
II Thessalonians 3:7-9
Special combination
ὀπίσω (opis__ō) – to the back, aback – with –
δεῦτε (deute) – imperative: come hither, come follow
Matthew 4:19
Modifications on ἀκολουθέω (akolouthe__ō):
ἐξακολουθέω (exakoloutheō) - follow up or out to the end – Matthew 4:25
ἐπακολουθέω (epakolouthe__ō) - follow after or close upon – I Peter 2:21
κατακολουθέω (katakolouthe__ō) - follow closely behind or intently after – Acts 16:17
παρακολουθέω (parakolouthe__ō) - accompany side by side – Mark 16:17
συνακολουθέω (synakolouthe__ō) - follow along with; accompany a leader – Mark 5:37
Is following important?
Deuteronomy 13:4; Acts 11:26
What is a disciple?
What is a Christian?
Does a Christian follow?
What does much of the “Christian” world teach?
Does grace exclude following?
Does teaching that we should follow degrade grace?
What does it mean to follow?
Follower qualities, skills, and traits
Embrace vision of leadership – II Thessalonians 2:13-15
Integrity – Ephesians 4:14-16
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30min
June 24, 2015Sprinting Through the Bible, Part 13
Conclusion
God loves us!
Isaiah 59
Romans 5:8
John 3:16
If God is so loving, why do so many people today see Him and the Bible as hateful?
God is faithful!
Genesis 12:1-7 – God’s promises to Abraham
Acts 7:2-8 – Stephen recounts how God’s promise of a great nation was fulfilled.
Acts 7:35-45 – God fulfilled the promise of the land inheritance.
Acts 3:17-26 – God’s promise of all mankind being blessed is fulfilled.
Prophecies
Deuteronomy 18:15
Isaiah 7:14; 9:6-7 – prophecy of Jesus
Jeremiah 31:31
Daniel 2:44
Joel 2:28-32
Malachi 4:5-6
Acts 13:32-33
Galatians 3:16
Galatians 3:29
God is just!
Ezra 9
John 5:28-30
I Peter 1:13
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30min
June 21, 2015Ripple Effects
Many things in life have unintended consequences.
I Peter 5:8-10
Joseph
The story of Joseph’s life. Genesis 37-50
Genesis 46:1 – It had been 13 years since Joseph was sold as a slave.
I Peter 1:6-9
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30min

FAQs about ScriptureStream:

How many episodes does ScriptureStream have?

The podcast currently has 3,209 episodes available.