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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
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Q. What does it mean in 1 Cor. 6:1-2 that the saints will judge the world and angels?
My favorite answer, I don’t know.
I’we read many explanations on this subject. After reading all the in’s and out’s, I’m about as confused as ever. This is one of those Deut. 29:29 things.
The Bible simply does not tell us the specifics as to how this is going to be carried out. Paul simply says that judging the world and angels is something that Christians will do, but neither he nor any other inspired writer gives an explanation as to how that will be accomplished.
We could speculate, but we cannot know for certain, so it’s best for us to simply accept the statement by faith (2 Cor. 5:7).
The lesson we need to learn from the context is this:
Paul says that Christians are qualified (by God) for the judgment of the world and angels. Therefore, they are certainly capable of deciding the relatively minor disputes which naturally arise among Christians in this life. It is shameful that Christians, who have been exalted to such a high position by God in this world, would ever consider going to a court presided over by the world to handle disputes among brethren. Through the studying of several passages we can come to some conclusions:
Psalm 49:14
As sheep they are appointed for Sheol; Death shall be their shepherd; And the upright shall rule over them in the morning, And their form shall be for Sheol to consume so that they have no habitation.
Dan.7:22
until the Ancient of Days came and judgment was passed in favor of the saints of the Highest One, and the time arrived when the saints took possession of the kingdom.
Mat. 19:28
And Jesus said to them, "Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Luke 22:30
that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
2 Pet. 2:4
For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to pits of darkness, reserved for judgment;
1 Cor. 6:1-8
1 Does any one of you, when he has a case against his neighbor, dare to go to law before the unrighteous and not before the saints?
2 Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? If the world is judged by you, are you not competent to constitute the smallest law courts?
3 Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more matters of this life?
4 So if you have law courts dealing with matters of this life, do you appoint them as judges who are of no account in the church?
5 I say this to your shame. Is it so, that there is not among you one wise man who will be able to decide between his brethren,
6 but brother goes to law with brother, and that before unbelievers?
7 Actually, then, it is already a defeat for you, that you have lawsuits with one another. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be defrauded?
8 On the contrary, you yourselves wrong and defraud. You do this even to your brethren.
It seems to me that the Apostle Paul is saying that we will judge the world and the angels by our having been continuously "faithful" and "obedient" to God's law (Bible) 1st Cor. 6:1 while we lived here on the "earth". In other words, God is going to use the saints as a "testimony" against those who were "disobedient" to His Word and to further establish the fact that His Word and Promises are TRUE.===
taken from http://www.scripturessay.com/article.php?cat=&id=261
Monday, April 14, 2008
Godless people have slipped into the church
In light of what we've studied in Jude, here's one example of people distorting the truth, distorting it so obviously yet Christians can get swindled. This is Oprah Winfrey, one who's blinded by the devil.
Let us keep ourselves in the most holy faith and pray in the holy spirit. Let us not be swayed by such teachings, subtle or not. Who knows, the very people we adore can turn us against Christ.
2 Tim 4:3
For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.
Let us keep ourselves in the most holy faith and pray in the holy spirit. Let us not be swayed by such teachings, subtle or not. Who knows, the very people we adore can turn us against Christ.
2 Tim 4:3
For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.
Friday, April 4, 2008
My summary of Jude
Hello, here are my answers to the 8 questions posed to us for our conclusion of Jude.
1. What Title would you give to this book?
Jude's letter of warning and exhortation
2. What is the major Theme and sub-themes (or subjects) the book covers?
Caution against licentiousness, caution against false teachers, a call to believers to build themselves up in the faith and to contend earnestly for it
3. What is the key Verse from Jude?
I feel that it is v20 "But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit."
4. How would you Outline the book?
Verse 1-2 (Introduction and salutations)
Verse 3-4 (Major theme of contending for the faith and watching out for false teachers introduced)
Verse 5-7 (Historical examples of rebellion and sin against God)
Verse 8-16 (Direct condemnation of the false believers and apostates and reminders of their future judgment)
Verse 17-21 (Exhortation to keep to the true tenets of the faith and to hold fast until the coming of the Lord)
Verse 22-23 (Instructions on how to deal with the 3 classes of brothers involved in apostasy)
Verse 24-25 (Doxology : Can't think of a better word that can better express the intentions of this passage :p)
Question 5 :
My summary statement revolves around two words, Faith, and Apostasy
Always endeavour to build myself up in, keep myself in, and contend for the Faith, while watching out for the false teachers, their teachings that pupport to be spiritual but are actually fruitless and pervert grace into licentiousness, and the evidence in their lives that they are not true believers.
Question 6
To back it up
Always endeavour to build myself up in and keep myself in (v 20-21),
contend for the faith (v3)
while watching out for the false teachers (v4)
their teachings that pupport to be spiritual, but are actually fruitless and pervert grace into licentiousness (v12-13, v4)
while watching out for the evidence in their lives that they are not true believers (v8-11, 16)
Question 7 : What are the possible Applications?
Plenty!
Build myself up in the faith : This can take various forms. Training myself in the various spiritual disciplines I think, would be a good start
Keeping myself in the faith : By never losing touch with God, and always chasing after Him
Contend earnestly for the faith : I think the best way to do this, would be to live a life worthy of the calling we have received, as well as to evangelise
Watching out for false teachers : I'm not sure what else we can do besides being vigilant, and always being discerning of whatever we read or hear.
Question 8 : What will you do?
Try to do the applications about building, keeping, and contending.
I've become consistent with my quiet time and the reading of the bible daily, I think the next step would be to work on my personal prayer life, so it becomes a habit as well, instead of something that I do only when I want to ask for blessings. I believe more frequent prayer also helps to keep one in touch with God.
I also want to live my life in such a way that people will instantly know that something is different about me (in a good way of course), and hence, that would be the opening salvo in the battle for their souls. So many aspects of that to work on! Shall take it one step at a time. Don't want to go into details :) WW can hold me accountable to that, right? :p
Terence
1. What Title would you give to this book?
Jude's letter of warning and exhortation
2. What is the major Theme and sub-themes (or subjects) the book covers?
Caution against licentiousness, caution against false teachers, a call to believers to build themselves up in the faith and to contend earnestly for it
3. What is the key Verse from Jude?
I feel that it is v20 "But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit."
4. How would you Outline the book?
Verse 1-2 (Introduction and salutations)
Verse 3-4 (Major theme of contending for the faith and watching out for false teachers introduced)
Verse 5-7 (Historical examples of rebellion and sin against God)
Verse 8-16 (Direct condemnation of the false believers and apostates and reminders of their future judgment)
Verse 17-21 (Exhortation to keep to the true tenets of the faith and to hold fast until the coming of the Lord)
Verse 22-23 (Instructions on how to deal with the 3 classes of brothers involved in apostasy)
Verse 24-25 (Doxology : Can't think of a better word that can better express the intentions of this passage :p)
Question 5 :
My summary statement revolves around two words, Faith, and Apostasy
Always endeavour to build myself up in, keep myself in, and contend for the Faith, while watching out for the false teachers, their teachings that pupport to be spiritual but are actually fruitless and pervert grace into licentiousness, and the evidence in their lives that they are not true believers.
Question 6
To back it up
Always endeavour to build myself up in and keep myself in (v 20-21),
contend for the faith (v3)
while watching out for the false teachers (v4)
their teachings that pupport to be spiritual, but are actually fruitless and pervert grace into licentiousness (v12-13, v4)
while watching out for the evidence in their lives that they are not true believers (v8-11, 16)
Question 7 : What are the possible Applications?
Plenty!
Build myself up in the faith : This can take various forms. Training myself in the various spiritual disciplines I think, would be a good start
Keeping myself in the faith : By never losing touch with God, and always chasing after Him
Contend earnestly for the faith : I think the best way to do this, would be to live a life worthy of the calling we have received, as well as to evangelise
Watching out for false teachers : I'm not sure what else we can do besides being vigilant, and always being discerning of whatever we read or hear.
Question 8 : What will you do?
Try to do the applications about building, keeping, and contending.
I've become consistent with my quiet time and the reading of the bible daily, I think the next step would be to work on my personal prayer life, so it becomes a habit as well, instead of something that I do only when I want to ask for blessings. I believe more frequent prayer also helps to keep one in touch with God.
I also want to live my life in such a way that people will instantly know that something is different about me (in a good way of course), and hence, that would be the opening salvo in the battle for their souls. So many aspects of that to work on! Shall take it one step at a time. Don't want to go into details :) WW can hold me accountable to that, right? :p
Terence
Summary for Jude - Sharon
Title: Rock-y journey Home!
Key verse: verse 21Keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.
Main idea: Our path to Heaven in some way is very safe but in another, the journey is fraught with danger.
Warnings v 3-4
Historical evidence on the fallen v 5-7
Look out and avoid! v 8-10, 16
Judgement v11-15
Beware of their presence v 17-19
Appropriate responses towards ourselves v 20-21
Appropriate responses towards others v 22-23
Encouragement v 24-25
Themes
Stumbling Blocks
Judgement
Pressing on!
Summary statement from Jude
- Cautiously living a God-centered life not a “I”- centered life
Summary paragraph
Possible Applications and what I will do
Discernment over information I received v 4a
Not to take grace for granted v 4b
Surrendering the desires that gratify self v 11
Be consciously aware of my thoughts and behaviour and that God’s judgement will still pour out on the ungodly v 14
Be reminded; beware of the spiritual battle I am in v 17 – 19
Sharpen up my attitude towards building my faith v 20
Seek God first v 21
Sense of urgency to those who are falling away and unbelievers v 22 & 23
To mould a heart of praise v 24 – 25
Alicia's Summary of Jude
Title
Be Warned
Themes
Falsehood
Remaining pure
Ungodliness
Key Verse
Jude 20
Outline
Purpose of the letter (v1-4)
Premonition from falling into the behaviour of the godless ones (v5-16)
Preservation of the faith that was handed down by building, praying, keeping and looking (v17-23)
Praise be to the Almighty God who saves us (v24-25)
Summary Statement
Contending involves identifying the falsehoold and godlessness, keeping ourselves holy and making God the centre of our worship.
identifying falsehood (v4, 14, 18)
keeping ourselves holy (v1, 20)
making God the centre of our worship (v24, 25)
Possible applications and what I will do
Less like them and more like Christ. Identifying traces of godlessness similar to that of the godless men and eradicating them.
Pledging daily to deny ungodly desires.
Appreciate the grace given, being poor in spirit.
Continually put the Word of God in my mouth so I'm able to use it to teach, rebuke, correct and train in righteouness, and save those at risk of facing the fire
Be Warned
Themes
Falsehood
Remaining pure
Ungodliness
Key Verse
Jude 20
Outline
Purpose of the letter (v1-4)
Premonition from falling into the behaviour of the godless ones (v5-16)
Preservation of the faith that was handed down by building, praying, keeping and looking (v17-23)
Praise be to the Almighty God who saves us (v24-25)
Summary Statement
Contending involves identifying the falsehoold and godlessness, keeping ourselves holy and making God the centre of our worship.
identifying falsehood (v4, 14, 18)
keeping ourselves holy (v1, 20)
making God the centre of our worship (v24, 25)
Possible applications and what I will do
Less like them and more like Christ. Identifying traces of godlessness similar to that of the godless men and eradicating them.
Pledging daily to deny ungodly desires.
Appreciate the grace given, being poor in spirit.
Continually put the Word of God in my mouth so I'm able to use it to teach, rebuke, correct and train in righteouness, and save those at risk of facing the fire
WW's Jude Summary - Part 1
Title: Our Faith is Worth Fighting For
Themes:
- Apostasy
- Spiritual warfare
- Remembering
- Purity of faith
Key Verse: Jude 3
Outline:
Jude 1-4 - The Faithful Will Fight for their Faith
Jude 5-16 - Forget your calling and Face the Fire
Jude 17-23 - Stand Firm in your Faith by Living in the love of God
Jude 5-16 - Forget your calling and Face the Fire
Jude 17-23 - Stand Firm in your Faith by Living in the love of God
Jude 24-25 - Forever secure for His Greatest Glory
Summary Statement:
Fighting for the purity of my faith involves:
(1) Active confrontation of error
(2) Unity of love and outreach
(3) Jealousy for the glory of God
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Jude Summery (DT)
Most of my summery will revolve around the central theme of the godless men in our midst.
Title: Infiltrated!
Key Verse: Vs 4
Outline:
Introduction vs 1-2
The ungodly in our midst vs3-4
Punishment of the disobedient vs5-7
The attitude and actions of the ungodly vs8-13
Prophesy against the ungodly vs 14-16
The reality of their presence vs17 - 19
How should we respond vs 20-23
Utter dependence and praise to God 24-25
Summery:
Know how to identify the godless men in our midst, knowing that judgment awaits them and choosing to live a life of holiness.
Defense:
Identify the Godless men:
vs 4 Change grace into a license for immorality, deny Jesus Christ as Lord.
vs 8 Pollute their bodies, reject authority, slander celestial beings.
vs 10 They speak abusively against what they dont understand
vs 12,13 They care only for themselves, feeding only themselves, bearing no eternal fruit
vs 16 Grumblers, fault finders, follow their own evil desires, boast and flatter others for their advantage
vs 19 They divide people, follow their own natural instinct, do not have the Holy Spirit
The Godless in our midst:
vs 4 They have secretly slipped in among us
vs 12 They eat within our fellowship
vs 18 Their presence was already foretold by the apostles
Judgment waits them:
vs 4 Their condemnation was written about long ago
vs 5-7 The Lord punishes those who do not obey Him, even if they are in the 'right crowd'
vs 11 Woe to them
vs 14,15 The Lord is coming to judge the ungodly
Live a life of holiness:
vs 3 Contend for the faith
vs 20 Build yourself up, pray in the Holy Spirit
vs 21 Keep yourself in God's love. Wait on Him
vs 22-23 Respond to this uprising with mercy, urgency and purity
vs 24-25 Do all this, trusting in God's strength and sovereignty
Application:
I think the main application for me, as probably seen by the rest of my summery, is to be wary of the ungodly men in our midst. Practically, it means i dont just take in everything i hear. Sometimes it means i have to question what ppl say about the bible, and check it out for myself. After all, this is my faith and i alone am accountable for it at the end of the day. This means being even a bit skeptical sometimes, but always resolving it against the word of God. It also means discussing the questions I have with other ppl, rather than having the attitude of "I've been a Christian so long and i should have all the answers by now". In addition to this, having a sound knowledge of Gods word and a close walk with Him so that I am attentive to His Spirit's prompting.
Title: Infiltrated!
Key Verse: Vs 4
Outline:
Introduction vs 1-2
The ungodly in our midst vs3-4
Punishment of the disobedient vs5-7
The attitude and actions of the ungodly vs8-13
Prophesy against the ungodly vs 14-16
The reality of their presence vs17 - 19
How should we respond vs 20-23
Utter dependence and praise to God 24-25
Summery:
Know how to identify the godless men in our midst, knowing that judgment awaits them and choosing to live a life of holiness.
Defense:
Identify the Godless men:
vs 4 Change grace into a license for immorality, deny Jesus Christ as Lord.
vs 8 Pollute their bodies, reject authority, slander celestial beings.
vs 10 They speak abusively against what they dont understand
vs 12,13 They care only for themselves, feeding only themselves, bearing no eternal fruit
vs 16 Grumblers, fault finders, follow their own evil desires, boast and flatter others for their advantage
vs 19 They divide people, follow their own natural instinct, do not have the Holy Spirit
The Godless in our midst:
vs 4 They have secretly slipped in among us
vs 12 They eat within our fellowship
vs 18 Their presence was already foretold by the apostles
Judgment waits them:
vs 4 Their condemnation was written about long ago
vs 5-7 The Lord punishes those who do not obey Him, even if they are in the 'right crowd'
vs 11 Woe to them
vs 14,15 The Lord is coming to judge the ungodly
Live a life of holiness:
vs 3 Contend for the faith
vs 20 Build yourself up, pray in the Holy Spirit
vs 21 Keep yourself in God's love. Wait on Him
vs 22-23 Respond to this uprising with mercy, urgency and purity
vs 24-25 Do all this, trusting in God's strength and sovereignty
Application:
I think the main application for me, as probably seen by the rest of my summery, is to be wary of the ungodly men in our midst. Practically, it means i dont just take in everything i hear. Sometimes it means i have to question what ppl say about the bible, and check it out for myself. After all, this is my faith and i alone am accountable for it at the end of the day. This means being even a bit skeptical sometimes, but always resolving it against the word of God. It also means discussing the questions I have with other ppl, rather than having the attitude of "I've been a Christian so long and i should have all the answers by now". In addition to this, having a sound knowledge of Gods word and a close walk with Him so that I am attentive to His Spirit's prompting.
YT's summary of Jude
Title for the book of Jude: Open Your Eyes!
Main theme:
There is danger lurking. Ensure your own safety and the safety of your fellow Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
Sub-themes:
Introduction –v1-3
The wolf among the sheep – v. 4
Children of God will still face danger – v.5-7
Godless men with no sense of fear – v.8-10
Godless men’s retribution – v.11-13
Judgement for everyone, including them – v.14-15
Characteristics of godless men again – v.16
Warnings of such people to the children of God – v.17-19
The way children of God should react – v.20-23
God’s providence – v.24-25
Key verse: v.3
Summary statement – It is important that children of God open their eyes to discern good and evil and not be deceived.
Possible Applications
- Discern what we are presented with. By this, it also means practicing our discerning skills and sharpen it continuously (v. 4)
- Not to use God’s grace to sin further (v. 4b)
- Acknowledge that Christ is our God (v. 4b)
- Remember that God can take away what He has given (v. 5)
- The power of evil is real. Beware. (v. 9)
- Have respect for things that we do not understand- humility (v. 10)
- Remember that these people will come . Be wary – discernment (v. 18)
- Depend on God and constantly seek to build ourselves up in our faith and pray (v. 20, 21)
- Save fellow Brothers and Sisters in Christ.We are responsible for one another’s growth (v.22-23)
- Remember our Provider (v. 24-25)
What would I do?
- Read the bible everyday (learn more about what God likes/ dislikes, what God says, What Jesus would do and to know God better so that discernment of doctrines and teachings will grow, and I will know the godly role models to follow amongst the many people I will meet pr have met)
- Quiet Time and an intimate relationship with God (to lead a life of godliness and remember His love and faithfulness to me)
- Constantly seize evil/ sinful thoughts before it is too late, before it takes over the mind, then the body, etc
- Make fellowship with other believers one of my priorities
- Ensure my responsibilities are fulfilled – means of gaining people for God before the end times
- Spur fellow believers to grow in faith
- All in all, to actively seek Him and yearn to have an intimate relationship with Him. (Heb 11:6)
As I churn the last section out, I realise there is so much more I can do to grow closer to God. I hope that this section of "what I should do" will turn into real actions that I take. Indeed, there is so much I shoudl do but am not doing. I pray that God will give me the desire to constantly seek Him and to be thirsty for Him.
That's all for me.
Love, YT
Main theme:
There is danger lurking. Ensure your own safety and the safety of your fellow Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
Sub-themes:
Introduction –v1-3
The wolf among the sheep – v. 4
Children of God will still face danger – v.5-7
Godless men with no sense of fear – v.8-10
Godless men’s retribution – v.11-13
Judgement for everyone, including them – v.14-15
Characteristics of godless men again – v.16
Warnings of such people to the children of God – v.17-19
The way children of God should react – v.20-23
God’s providence – v.24-25
Key verse: v.3
Summary statement – It is important that children of God open their eyes to discern good and evil and not be deceived.
Possible Applications
- Discern what we are presented with. By this, it also means practicing our discerning skills and sharpen it continuously (v. 4)
- Not to use God’s grace to sin further (v. 4b)
- Acknowledge that Christ is our God (v. 4b)
- Remember that God can take away what He has given (v. 5)
- The power of evil is real. Beware. (v. 9)
- Have respect for things that we do not understand- humility (v. 10)
- Remember that these people will come . Be wary – discernment (v. 18)
- Depend on God and constantly seek to build ourselves up in our faith and pray (v. 20, 21)
- Save fellow Brothers and Sisters in Christ.We are responsible for one another’s growth (v.22-23)
- Remember our Provider (v. 24-25)
What would I do?
- Read the bible everyday (learn more about what God likes/ dislikes, what God says, What Jesus would do and to know God better so that discernment of doctrines and teachings will grow, and I will know the godly role models to follow amongst the many people I will meet pr have met)
- Quiet Time and an intimate relationship with God (to lead a life of godliness and remember His love and faithfulness to me)
- Constantly seize evil/ sinful thoughts before it is too late, before it takes over the mind, then the body, etc
- Make fellowship with other believers one of my priorities
- Ensure my responsibilities are fulfilled – means of gaining people for God before the end times
- Spur fellow believers to grow in faith
- All in all, to actively seek Him and yearn to have an intimate relationship with Him. (Heb 11:6)
As I churn the last section out, I realise there is so much more I can do to grow closer to God. I hope that this section of "what I should do" will turn into real actions that I take. Indeed, there is so much I shoudl do but am not doing. I pray that God will give me the desire to constantly seek Him and to be thirsty for Him.
That's all for me.
Love, YT
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