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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March 13, 2011Undeserved Love in a Marriage
Defining “undeserved” love
I Corinthians 13:4-8
I John 3:16
Romans 5:8 - God sent Jesus to die for us even though He had no reason to love us.
Practicing undeserved love yourself
Ephesians 5:25-27 - Jesus is the example of the kind of love husbands should show.
It’s not about what’s fair! It’s about what’s loving.
I Thessalonians 5:15 - Don’t repay evil for evil.
Matthew 7:12 - the “golden rule”
The effect of undeserved love on your spouse.
I Peter 3:1-2
Control the half of your marriage that you can control.
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30min
March 13, 2011I Timothy 5:11-6:3
All obligations grow out of relationships.
The church’s obligation to widows
The church is to be charged only if no family is available to care for her.
Elders who rule well are to be honored.
I Timothy 5:18 - Elders can be supported by the church if necessary.
I Timothy 5:19-22, the elder can be removed from service.
We are not to be partial toward elders.
I Timothy 5:22
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30min
March 11, 2011The "Walks" of Ephesians
“Walk” defined
[Peripateo] - physically in the gospels except for Mark 7:5
Figuratively, signifying the whole round of activities of life
Ephesians 2:2
The condition of those outside of Christ based on their “walk”
Ephesians 2:1 - dead
Ephesians 2:3 - fulfilling own desire
I John 2:16
To “walk” as others showsa self-determination
Proverbs 16:25 - There’s a way that seems right.
Judges 17:6 - We are not to make our own decisions.
Matthew 15:9 - Not following doctrines of men.
Is our “walk” in accordance with God’s will, or our self-imposed righteousness?
Are you “walking” in hopelessness?
Ephesians 2:10
The condition of those who have made a change in their “walk” unto that ordained, and worthy.
Ephesians 2:8-9 - God’s grace recognized, and their own lack of power recognized.
II Corinthians 5:17 - Have become a new creation in Christ
Philippians 3:14 - And as Paul, have a new focus
I John 4:5 - Not as the world, but called out of the world.
Is your “walk” one that looks like the world, or is it distinct?
Galatians 5:19-23 - Works of the flesh vs. works of the spirit
Are we worthy to be called a Christian?
Ephesians 5:2
The “walk” above the baseness of life, as children of light
Romans 12:1-2 - As Christ gave, we are to give - our time, resources, and love.
Galatians 2:20 - Christ lives in the actions of His children
Colossians 1:27 - They show forth the hope of glory
Matthew 13:10-17 - They have the light - God’s word
Do we show forth our light?
Ephesians 5:15-16
We are to walk circumspectly - [akribos] - accurately
Colossians 3:17 - In accordance with God’s will
II Timothy 2:15 - Handling aright the word
Colossians 3:5-10 - Making proper application in life
We are to walk in wisdom, not as fools - [asophos] - unwise
I Peter 3:15 - Making preparation for the now
II Peter 3:10-14 - Making preparation for the future
How is your “walk”?
Each day leads us closer to eternity.
Each day places us closer or further from God.
Each day we make a decision.
What “walk” will you take?
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30min
March 10, 2011The Anointed One
Jesus the Christ (anointed) of prophecy
Definition of anoint: Daniel 10:1
Second definition: chrio
More limited in use - Acts 10:38
Used of Christ and of kings and priests
Jesus the Christ (anointed) of fact
It was testified that He was anointed - Acts 4:27
The questions are:
In what way did God anoint Jesus with the Holy Spirit?
What effect did this have on Jesus?
Remember the definition: I Samuel 9:15-16
The anointing of Jesus as Son
Fact: Jesus is the son of God - Luke 1:26-35
Mary knew this because she was told - Luke 1:28-35
How did others come to know that Jesus was the Son of God?
Matthew 3:13-17 - Jesus is baptized by John
John recognized purity - Matthew 3:13-14
Jesus said that they must fulfill all righteousness - Matthew 3:15
The Father of heaven breaks silence, and announces to all.
When Jesus did this, heaven’s silence could not be constrained.
The anointing of Jesus as lawgiver and prophet.
Fact: Jesus is the great lawgiver and prophet - Deuteronomy 18:18-19
Matthew 17:1-5 - Jesus is transfigured
His appearance was changed, showing His anointing.
Moses and Elijah were with Him.
Present at this time was the lawgiver of God’s law, Moses. Exodus 20
Also present, the prophet who fought against evil, Elijah - I Kings 18:21-f
But the greatest of all was with them
Peter speaks
God breaks His silence once again.
Jesus received nothing more than what He already was.
God’s statement shows the authority in Christ.
When Jesus did this, God’s silence would not be contained.
The anointing of Jesus as the King
Fact: Jesus is King - Jeremiah 23:5-6
John 12:12-32 - Jesus enters Jerusalem as King
Jesus is worshipped as King - John 12:12-13
This was done in fulfillment of prophecy - John 12:14-16
Jesus speaks of His death and resurrection.
Jesus calls upon God to glorify His name. Heaven’s silence is broken again. John 12:38
Jesus reveals this wasn’t done for Him.
Jesus was anointed for what He already was.
Jesus is the anointed of God
Though men may say Jesus was just a man:
God confirmed He was more on three occasions.
Jesus confirmed it Himself. John 8:24
Though men may say He was without power:
God confirmed authority is in Him.
Jesus confirmed it Himself. Matthew 11:27
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30min
March 09, 2011The Account of David and Nathan
II Samuel 11 - David’s sin
II Samuel 12 - Nathan confronts David
This lesson is not about the sinner or the sinner’s reaction.
Nathan’s duty and desire
Nathan had to confront the king of Israel.
God is not a respecter of persons. Acts 10:34
Nathan confronted one that needed the truth.
As Paul confronted Agrippa - Acts 26:27
Know this: Nathan is not the only one sent to speak truth.
Some would say, “I’m not sticking my nose in their business” - I Thessalonians 4:11
But this is a misapplication of the text - Note Ezekiel 33:7-9
Our Nathan-like duty and desire
Love one another - I Peter 1:22, in what way?
The prodigal’s father showed great love - Luke 15:11-32
Consider one another - Hebrews 10:24
“Take careful note of each other’s spiritual welfare. It denotes attentive, continuous care.” - Vincent
Provoke unto love and to good works - Hebrews 10:24
“With a view to incitement, to stimulate…” - Vincent
Warn the unruly - I Thessalonians 5:14
Comfort the feebleminded (“fainthearted … those of little heart” - Vincent)
Support the weak (“sustain the weak” - Vincent)
Be patient to all - Galatians 6:1-10
But - we are not to partake in their sins by allowance - I Timothy 5:22
Mark the unruly - Romans 16:17
Mark the faithful - Philippians 3:17
Conclusion
Everyone needs a Nathan
Paul was a Nathan to Peter - Galatians 2:11-f
Are you a Nathan?
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30min
March 09, 2011 Hebrews 4:12, Ezekiel 18
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30min
March 08, 2011The Gospel is For All
The gospel is for all personalities
Driver: Peter - Matthew 16:16
Analytical: Paul - Romans 6:15-18; 7:15-f
Expressive: Jude - Jude 1:11-18
Amiable
John - I John 2:10
Philip - Acts 8:30
The wisdom of man goes too far
Man says truth is not absolute.
Truth is based on each individual’s perspective. What may be truth for one is not for another. I Samuel 15:15-28
Pilate held to this wisdom. John 18:38
There is absolute truth. John 8:32
There is a reason that truth is absolute.
Jeremiah 10:23
The truth concerning salvation
Faith is a must. It is the truth from God. Romans 1:16-17
Repentance is required. It is the truth from God. Luke 13:1-5
Confession must be made. It is the truth from God. Romans 10:9-10
Baptism is not an option. It is the truth from God. Acts 2:38
The truth: you can’t be saved without it!
The truth converning living our lives as a Christian
Some have come to the point that organizational relationship places one in Christ.
II Timothy 2:15
The church saves no one. Acts 2:47
Family lineage saves no one. Ezekiel 18:20
Having our names in the directory does not place us in Christ. Hebrews 12:23
The child of God is in Christ by truth. Colossians 1:21-23
Conclusion
The gospel is for all. I John 4:4
The gospel can save all. I Timothy 2:4
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30min
March 07, 2011The Human Experience
What we know or appreciate is based on our experience.
We can have an understanding of an action or place without being present.
I have never performed surgery, but I have an understanding of the process.
I have never seen Paris, France, but I have seen pictures and know people that have been there.
Man’s experience cannot tell him of the spiritual.
Note Paul’s experience - II Corinthians 12:1-5
v2,4 - He speaks of his location as: in the “third heaven”, “paradise” - Luke 23:43
v4 - He heard “unspeakable” words
Heaven is described to us based on human experience.
Revelation 21:10-22
We can have some appreciation.
Hell is described to us based on human experience.
Mark 9:44 - Worm dieth not
Matthew 8:12 - Outer darkness, weeping and gnashing of teeth
Revelation 20:6 - Second death
Revelation 20:10 - Lake of fire and brimstone, tormented day and night
God’s love is described to us based on human expressions.
Ephesians 3:14-20
v18 - The breadth, length, depth, and height (full measure of God’s love)
v19 - The love that passeth knowledge (beyond man’s capabilities)
v20 - “exceeding abundantly above” - Paul still could not fully express the idea
We can have some appreciation.
The glory of a relationship with God is described based on human experience.
Colossians 1:12 - Partakers of the inheritance
Colossians 1:21-23 - Holy, unblameable, unreproveable
Romans 8:14-18 - Sons, children, heirs, joint-heirs
Romans 8:29-30 - Called, justified, glorified
Ephesians 1:6 - Accepted in the blood
We can have some appreciation
Where do we look for answers?
Do we look to God or man for spiritual answers? (I Corinthians 2:12-16
v12 - Man doesn’t know the spiritual.
Conclusion
Fast: the love of God cannot be fully appreciated while in the flesh (John 3:16
Fact: our relationship with God cannot be fully appreciated while in the flesh (Hebrews 12:6-11
Fact: the glory of heaven cannot be fully appreciated while in the flesh (Matthew 25:34
Fact: the damnation of hell cannot be fully appreciated while in the flesh (Luke 16:23-26
The only way to have a full appreciation is to be there.
Where will you be to fully know?
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30min
March 06, 2011Fig Leaf Religion
What fig leaf religion is:
Genesis 2:16-17
A religion that attempts to cover shame
A religion that is insufficient in content and outcome
Fig leaf religions
Calvin’s TULIP is fig leaf religion
T otal hereditary depravity - a shame in accusation that God created man evil (James 1:13-14)
U nconditional election - a shame in saying that God is a respecter of persons (I Timothy 2:4)
L imited atonement - a shame in saying the blood of Christ was not offered for all (Hebrews 7:25)
I rresistible grace - a shame that God would overcome the will of man that He gave man (Titus 2:11-12)
P ersistence of the saints - a shame in saying that God is weak (II Peter 2:9)
Faith only is a fig leaf religion
Faith only takes away obedience (I John 2:3-5)
Faith only takes away discipleship (Luke 14:26-27)
Faith only takes away true faith (James 2:19)
Praying through is fig leaf religion
Praying through nullifies obedience (Acts 8:35-37)
Praying through omits God’s will (Acts 9-10)
Praying through discounts the blood-bought relationship offered to believers (I Peter 3:12)
Some of our brethren are practicing fig leaf religion.
A greater, grander work
A world-wide effort (Matthew 7:21-23)
A religion to please people
“Preach the man, not the plan” (III John 1:9)
The method of understanding scripture is outdated
Purpose, principle, precedent (I John 4:4-6)
Do we practice fig leaf religion?
Do we put our wants ahead of God?
No time for study, too busy (I Peter 3:15)
No time for worship, too much to do (Matthew 3:13-15)
No time for visiting, I miss “my life” (Isaiah 28:9-10)
No time for mentioning Jesus to others (Isaiah 28:16-17)
Conclusion
There certainly is shame to cover (Acts 2:36-37)
That shame can only be covered by God (Romans 2:4-11)
What religion are we practicing?
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30min
March 06, 2011This Sunday
Matthew 5:20
Colossians 3:16-17 - singing
Acts 17:11 - how to listen to a sermon
Malachi 1:7-8 - vain offerings
Colossians 1:22-23
Matthew 6:19-21 - lay up treasure in heaven
Romans 14:11-12 - everyone will give an account to God
John 5:28-29
James 2:19
Hebrews 11:6
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30min

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