Biblical Approach To Courtship Q&A #3

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon

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Bible Passage (KJV): Ephesians 5:22-33 – (00:00)

QUESTIONS

Q1. What is the purpose of courtship and how is it different from dating? – (10:55)

Q3. What must I know before commencing/entering into courtship? – (19:41)

Q4. How do I know if person is God's will for me? – (40:17)

Q8. What should I do when approached? – (50:58)

Q5. What Biblical principles should I apply before approaching the person? Why is this important? – (55:32)

Q6. When should I approach the person to make my intentions known? – (1:17:03)

Q7. How should I approach the person? – (1:19:30)

Q9. How do I reject / handle rejection? Why is this important? – (1:23:30)

Q10. When does the courtship officially begin? Why is this important? – (1:29:20)

Q2. As a parent, what role can I start playing now for my children in this matter? – (1:30:10)

Q11. What are some areas of evaluation before we both officially commences the courtship? Quote a Bible verse concerning why is this important? – (1:37:40)

Q12. What do we do / not do in courtship? – (1:54:30)

Q13. What are the next steps before marriage?

Q14: To what extent would doctrinal differences be a reason not to proceed with courtship? What would be minor doctrinal differences vs major doctrinal differences? (e.g. one believes in Amillennialism Eschatology and the other believes in Premillennialism) – (2:00:25)

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Bible Passage (KJV): Ephesians 5:22-33

22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.

29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:

30 For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.

31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.

32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

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BGR Q&A Series

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Friday 24th June 2016

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Christian Dating and Courtship (Part 2) Q&A #2

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon

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Bible Passage (KJV): Matthew 6:33-34 – (00:00)

QUESTIONS

Q1. Which Bible verses are useful for coming up with criterias; for the purpose of evaluating the right person for courtship? What are some things guys should look for in a Christian girl? And vice versa because I want to know what qualities Christian guys should have and what they should be like. – (03:07)

Q2. Does the spirituality of a man or woman depend on his or her service in the Lord? What are the other areas that we can observe? – (23:37)

Q3. If I am in a relationship with an unbeliever before I was saved, what can I do? – (25:11)

Q4. What do I do if a brother expresses interest in me but has not asked to consider courtship? – (35:44)

Q5. a) What do I do if a brother suddenly asks me to consider courtship but has not expressed open interest prior to asking? – (41:22)

Q5. b) What things are usually mentioned during courtship counselling? – (46:30)

Q6. How do I know if he/she is my true love or the right one? – (50:19)

Q7. How do you convert a Pentecostal or a Roman Catholic into a Bible-Presbyterian? – (54:22)

Q8. How do I know if it is God’s Will to be single or married in the future? – (1:01:23)

Q9. What is the danger of courting a new or young believer? – (1:10:05)

Q10. Age and maturity is different. Do you agree? – (1:11:53)

Q11. How do I prevent myself from getting into a wrong relationship? – (1:13:14)

Q12. Must you be earning well before you get married? – (1:17:29)

Q13. What is your view on Christian dating blogs and articles? – (1:24:32)

Q14. I have noticed that many husbands and wives are affectionate after marriage, but after they have children, they lose that affection for each other, become rather distant, and their attention suddenly becomes child-centered. This is a question I have had for many years because I have noticed that many recently married couples and couples who did not/could not have children are closer to each other than couples who have children. Is it right for couples to lose affection for each other after they have children? If yes, would you be able to explain why? If no, then how can this be prevented on a biblical and practical level since it seems so common everywhere. – (1:28:27)

Q15. If the world is going to pass, does it mean that we should not love our spouse too much or spend much time with our spouse? – (1:35:31)

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Bible Passage (KJV): Matthew 6:33-34

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

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BGR Q&A Series

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Friday 28th October 2016

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Jesus And The Bondage Of Sin (John 8:31-59)

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon

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QUESTIONS

Q1. Some teach today that since God will forgive our past, present, and future sins, then there is no need to preach repentance and preach against sin. What does the Bible teach? - (02:54)

Q2. Many often quote 8:32 to teach that we are free from the law and it is legalism to teach obedience. Is that correct from the passage? Why? What is this freedom then? Quote a verse from Galatians for support. – (10:14)

Q3. What is the doctrine concerning Christ proceeding from the Father in v42? - (41:06)

Q4. Name the characteristics of the devil as described by Jesus in v44 - (51:39)

Q5. Based on v45-47, what are the reasons a person refuses to listen and believe God's Word? – (59:24)

Q6. What does Jesus mean in v51 and v52? What is the wages of sin in Rom __:__? - (1:13:00)

Q7. What are the differences between Abraham and the unbelieving Jews as pointed out by Jesus? What is this danger in Christianity today? - (1:26:18)

Q8. What does Jesus mean by His "I am" statements in John 8:24, 58 and how did the Jews understand it? State the verse of this self-existent statement made by God to Moses. - (1:31:01)

Q9. In summary, what did Christ declare of Himself and what did the unbelieving Jews accuse Him of: 

The Lord Jesus' declaration

a) In verse 33-48: - (1:35:08)

b) In verse 50-53: - (1:35:51)

c) In verse 54-59: - (1:36:30)

Unbelieving Jews' accusations

a) In verse 33-48: - (1:35:08)

b) In verse 50-53: - (1:35:51)

c) In verse 54-59: - (1:36:30)

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Bible Passage (KJV): John 8:31-59

31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;

32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

33 They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?

34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin.

35 And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever.

36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

37 I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.

38 I speak that which I have seen with my Father: and ye do that which ye have seen with your father.

39 They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham.

40 But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.

41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God. 

42 Jesus said unto them, if God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. 

43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word.

44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. 

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YF Series on the Gospel of John

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Friday 7th August 2015

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Lesson 10: Prayer (Part 3) 

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon

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CONTENTS OF BASIC BIBLE KNOWLEDGE

Introduction

1. The Bible

2. God

3. Man

4. Sin

5. Jesus Christ - His Life & Death

6. Jesus Christ - His Resurrection

7. New Birth

8. Assurance of Salvation

9. The Holy Spirit

10. Baptism

11. The Lord's Supper or Holy Communion

12. Prayer

13. Discipleship - Following Jesus

14. The Church

15. The Importance of Knowing God's Word

16. Witnessing for Christ

17. Stewardship - Giving to God

18. False Teachings in the Church

19. The Return of Jesus Christ

20. Understanding the Church Constitution

Westminster Confession of Faith

Westminster Larger Catechism

Westminster Shorter Catechism

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Basic Bible Knowledge Class Series (New Edition) on the Fundamentals of the Christian Faith

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Sunday 30th October 2022

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Perilous Times: Incontinent 

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon 

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Bible Passage (KJV): 2 Timothy 3:1-3  

1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.  

2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,  

3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,  

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Prayer Meeting Livestream Series on Perilous Times 

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Tuesday 1st November 2022

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Does Taking Medicine Mean That You Are Not Trusting God? 

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon 

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QUESTIONS 

Q1. Does taking medicine mean that you are not trusting God? Should Christians go for medication or total reliance on God? - (00:18)

Q2. Since there are miraculous healing or chasing the devils out today, and it exists and we see it - Are these from God or from the Devil? Why don't we believe that it still exists today? - (34:55)

Q3. Does the Lord want us to live healthy lives? Because most of the time we neglect our bodies when we study and work. - (46:46)

Q4. Can a Christian be possessed by evil spirits? - (58:03)

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Question & Answer Series 

Bible Presbyterian Church of WA 

Sunday 11th October 2015

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The Abominable Eucharist (John 6:47-63) 

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon 

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Bible Passage (KJV): John 6:47-63  

47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.  

48 I am that bread of life.  

49 Your fathers did eat manna in the wilderness, and are dead.  

50 This is the bread which cometh down from heaven, that a man may eat thereof, and not die.  

51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.  

52 The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying, How can this man give us his flesh to eat?  

53 Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you.  

54 Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.  

55 For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.  

56 He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.  

57 As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.  

58 This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.  

59 These things said he in the synagogue, as he taught in Capernaum.  

60 Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?  

61 When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?  

62 What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?  

63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.  

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Sunday Worship Livestream Series 

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Sunday 30th October 2022

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Strangers And Pilgrims: Trials And Victories

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon

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Bible Passage (KJV): 1 Peter 3:18-22 – (00:00)

QUESTIONS

Q1. Knowing how difficult it was for these Christians under persecution, how should I live my life now while waiting for Christ return? – (14:39)

Q2. Does water baptism save us? What saves then? Please explain. – (28:09)

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Bible Passage (KJV): 1 Peter 3:18-22

18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;

20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

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Series on the Epistle Of 1 Peter YF

Bible Presbyterian Church of WA

Friday 28th October 2022

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How Do You Read A Book And Not Be Influenced By It?

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon 

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QUESTIONS  

Q1. How to know by reading the book whether it is biblical or more of the world's philosophy/man's thinking or just the author sharing his personal experience from other people? What determines a book is biblical? For example, does the author use Bible verses, and use it in the correct context. What am I to be careful about in regards to suggested applications and so on by the author? - (00:48) 

Q2. How to read a book and not be affected by it? - (23:23)

Q3. Why do we hold funerals? - (26:53)

Q4. Did anyone hold a funeral for Jesus? - (46:52)

Q5. For poor people do they still do burial or cremation? - (48:25)

Q6. "Woman was not taken from man's feet to be his inferior, nor from man's head to be his superior, but from his side to be his companion and equal" - Is this statement allegorical/spiritualizing? - (51:37)

Q7. Why did Jesus write on the ground with his finger in John 8? - (56:50)

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Question & Answer Series 

Bible Presbyterian Church of WA 

Sunday 13th September 2015 

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The Covenantal Family (Part 1)

Speaker: Reverend Joseph Poon 

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Bible Passage (KJV): Genesis 17:1-14  

Part #1 of #2

QUESTIONS 

Q1. How do we know that God is a familial God?

Q2. Why is God a familial God?  Is this for every family on earth? Why? Where am I in the Covenant of Grace? What is the purpose of God’s Covenant through the generations in the OT and NT today?

Q3. What is a Covenant?

Q4. What is God’s Covenant with me / us as a family, as a church?

Q5. Why are we a covenantal family? Is it optional? Why?

Q6. What is the relationship between the covenantal family and the local church? Why?

Q7. What is the family’s true and lasting joy? What are the purposes of the covenantal family and the Church?

Q8. How do I fulfil my role (as spouse, as child) in the covenantal family? How do I view doing family worship, coming to church, obeying my parents, being godly as a family and individual now?

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Bible Passage (KJV): Genesis 17:1-11

1 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.  

2 And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.  

3 And Abram fell on his face: and God talked with him, saying,  

4 As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations.  

5 Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father of many nations have I made thee.  

6 And I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.

7 And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.

8 And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.

9 And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations.

10 This is my covenant, which ye shall keep, between me and you and thy seed after thee; Every man child among you shall be circumcised.

11 And ye shall circumcise the flesh of your foreskin; and it shall be a token of the covenant betwixt me and you.

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Biblical Family Seminar 2018 Series on The Covenantal Family 

Bible Presbyterian Church of WA 

Saturday 13th October 2018

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