The Gifts and Callings
THE BELIEVERS BIBLE STUDY
Stewards of The mysteries of God
#The Gifts and Callings.
by Paul B Thomas
Topic: The Gifts and Callings
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:11 Romans 12:6-8 1Cor 12 1Cor 14.
Purpose: To discover the gifts that people have and the callings that leadership possess in the church today as outlined and given in the New Testament
1.The Gifts and Ministries in the Church
Wherefore he saith. When he ascended up on high he led captivity captive and gave gifts to men (Ephesians 4:9).
2. Congregational Gifts
We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. (Romans 12;6-8).
3.Governmental Gifts
Gifts men are. And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, (Ephesians 4:11).
4. Charismatic Gifts
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will. (1 Cor 4;8-11)
5.Who are the Five Fold Ministries?
And he gave some apostles and some prophets and some evangelists and some pastors and teachers (Ephesians 4:11).
6.The Purpose of the Five Fold Ministries
His intention was the perfecting and the full equipping of the Saints (his consecrated saints) that they should do the work of ministry towards building up Christ’s body the church) Ephesians 4;12 AMP
7.Leaders with Special gifts and Callings
Why is it that he gives us special abilities to do certain things best. It is that God’s people will be equipped to do the work for him building up the church the body of Christ to a position of strength and maturity (L.BIBLE).
8.The Purpose of The Five Fold Ministry Gifts
To prepare God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up (NIV).
9.The Purpose of the Supportive or Congregational Ministry
I Corinthians 12:28 (emphasis added) – “And God has set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then healings, HELPS, governments, diversities of tongues.”
9.The body is many members each as important as the other
The apostle is anointed, equipped and authorized by the Lord to restore the working of the two joints of the church. The joint of helps (1 Corinthians 12:28) and the joint of the five fold ministry. (Ephesians 4:11).
NOTES:
The gifts of the spirit are given to all.
Gifts men have or special endowments. These gifts fall into three categories. The voice Gifts, prophecy Tongues and Tongues for interpretation. The Power Gifts, Faith Miracles and Healings. Gifts of Revelation, Word of Wisdom, Word of Knowledge, Discernment of Spirits. The word ‘charismatic’ derives from the Greek charisma, ‘gift’, and plural form charismata, ‘gifts’. This is the term used in the biblical texts (see Rom 1:11; 5:15–16; 6:23; 11:29; 12:6; 1 Cor 1:7; 7:7; 12:4, 9, 28, 30–31; 2 Cor 1:11; 1 Tim 4:14; 2 Tim 1:6). Other Greek terms are used synonymously with charisma in the Pauline literature including: doma ‘gift’ (Eph 4:8), dōrea ‘gift’ (Eph 4:7; Rom 5:15), diakonia ‘service’ (1 Cor 12:5), energēma ‘activity’ (1 Cor 12:6), phanerōsis ‘manifestation’ (1 Cor 12:7), and pneumatikos ‘spiritual gift’ (1 Cor 12:1; 14:1). The apostle prophet pastor teacher and evangelist will use these gifts as a lifestyle, not just in church for they are anointed to teach preach and deliver with these gifts. that is they have a special use and anointing to use these gifts in full time service.
The Governmental gifts are given to Lead and Perfect the Church
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, (Ephesians 4:11). are given 'to Perfect the Saints for the Work of the Ministry'.. A. The word “perfecting” comes from the Greek word “Katartismos” and means the “complete- adjustment” or “to make ready.”
The congregational Gifts are talents and Ministries of the corporate Church.
'Helps' is another word for suppooirtive or assistive ministries. In Acts 27;14 we find the account of Paul on a voyage to Rome encoutered a great storm. 'But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive. And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat: Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.' We find the word 'helps' in “undergirding the ship” synonyms: to brace up. beef up, fortify, strengthen. make strong or stronger. The gifts of helps therefore help brace up. beef up, fortify, strengthen. make strong or stronger.brace up. beef up, fortify, strengthen. make strong or stronger the church og Jesus Christ as they support the m,embers and leadership.
QUESTIONS:
1.What are the distinctive functions of the five fold ministry?
2.How are they different from the congregational ministries?
3.Name some of the congregational Ministries.
4. What is the purpose of these congregational ministries?
5. What charismatic gifts have you?
6. What does Paul tell us about our attitude to these gifts should be (1 Cor 12;1)
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Baptism in the name of Jesus
THE BELIEVERS BIBLE STUDY
Stewards of The mysteries of God
#Baptism in the name of Jesus
by Paul B Thomas
Topic: Baptism in The Name of Jesus
Scripture Reading: John 3:5
Purpose: To reveal the biblical practice of remissions on sins in the name of Jesus in the New Testament
1.Baptism is a Command of the Lord...and that repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. (Luke 24;47).
2. Baptism in the name of Jesus is our mission too.Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,(Matthew 28:19).
3. Peter commanded those who believed the words of the gospel to be baptised into the Name. Peter said to them, “Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Acts 2:38).
4. The prophets proclaimed this truth Of Him all the prophets bear witness that through His name everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins.” (Acts 10:43).
5. Paul as well as Peter proclaimed this gospel truth. Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you (Acts 13;38).
6.But also some of the Jewish exorcists, who went from place to place, attempted to use the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had the evil spirits, saying, “I order you in the name of Jesus whom Paul preaches!” (Acts 19:13 NASB).
7. Peter Commanded the believers to be baptised into Jesus Name. he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 10;38).
8. The Believer is Sanctified in Jesus name were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord ...Christ and by the Spirit of our God.(1 Cor 6:11)
9. All Gentiles were baptised into the name upon conversion. He commanded them to be baptized in the name of Lord Jesus. (Acts 10:48. )
10. All Samaritans were baptised in the name of Jesus. They were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. (Acts 8:16).11. Paul Taught Whatever you do, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus. (Col. 3:17).
NOTES:
HISTORIAL SUMMARY OF BAPTISM IN JESUS NAME
Britannica Encyclopedia, 11th Edition, Volume 3, page 365 – Baptism was changed from the name of Jesus to words Father, Son & Holy Ghost in 2nd Century.
Canney Encyclopedia of Religion, page 53 – The early church baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus until the second century.
Hastings Encyclopedia of Religion, Volume 2 – Christian baptism was administered using the words, "in the name of Jesus." page 377. Baptism was always in the name of Jesus until time of Justin Martyr, page 389.
Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2, page 263 – Here the authors acknowledged that the baptismal formula was changed by their church. "The baptismal formula was changed from the name of Jesus Christ to the words Father, Son, and Holy Spirit by the Catholic Church in the second century." (The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume II, page 263:).Secondly, The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. 1923, New Testament Studies Number 5.The Lord's Command To Baptize An Historical Critical Investigation by Bernard Henry Cuneo, page 27 states: "The passages in Acts and the Letters of St. Paul. These passages seem to point to the earliest form as baptism in the name of the Lord."Cardinal Catholic Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger makes this confession as to the origin of the chief Trinity text of Matthew 28:19 saying: writes "The basic form of our (Matthew 28:19 Trinitarian) profession of faith took shape during the course of the second and third centuries in connection with the ceremony of baptism. So far as its place of origin is concerned, the text (Matthew 28:19) came from the city of Rome."
The Jerusalem Bible, a scholarly Catholic work, states: "It may be that this formula, (Triune Matthew 28:19), so far as the fullness of its expression is concerned, is a reflection of the (Man-made) liturgical usage established later in the primitive (Catholic) community. It will be remembered that Acts speaks of baptizing "in the name of Jesus" (See Ask Catholic)
Schaff – Herzog Religious Encyclopedia, Volume 1, page 435: – The New Testament knows only the baptism in the name of Jesus.
Hastings Dictionary of Bible, page 88: – It must be acknowledged that the three fold name of Matthew 28:19 does not appear to have been used by the primitive church, but rather in the name of Jesus, Jesus Christ or Lord Jesus. If we want to experience salvation in its fullest then we should follow scriptures and obey Jesus. He alone is the author of salvation and he alone is salvation. The Lord has become my light and my salvation. this tells us clearly that the LORD becomes ones salvation when he 1. takes on the name of the family that bear that name and secondly when the father that has this name baptises us. It is clear Jesus is our father and he alone baptises us when we call on his name.Some have taken the phrase call on his name to mean simply to call pour to Jesus, friends this is not true. many blasphemes use the name every day flippantly, this does not save them. God does not here the unbeliever. Only when a man obeys the lord and follows his command to be baptised does one experience the salvation that comes for the lord. arise and be baptised calling on the name of the Lord. This name is Jesus.
Questions for consideration:1.Should we baptize in Jesus’ name or in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit?. 2.Why should we baptise in the name of Jesus? 3. Name three examples of people who in the book of acts were baptised in Jesus name?4. What is the significance of the Name of Jesus in Baptism 5. Name some of the scenarios of persecution that came to the apostles for preaching in the name of Jesus.
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The New Birth
THE BELIEVERS BIBLE STUDY
BY PAUL B THOMAS
STEWARDS OF THE MYSTERIES OF GOD
#01 BORN OF WATER AND SPIRIT
Topic: Born of water and Spirit
Scripture Reading: (John 3:5).
Purpose: Understanding the true gospel in a world full of fake and false alternative gospels.
A MINI COURSE
Introduction: A Continuation of our understanding of the new birth. What is salvation and how do we receive it?
1.What is born of water and spiritExcept a man be born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven (John 3:5).
2.Can I be saved by saying confessing that Jesus is Lord?Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. (1 Cor 12:3).
3.Can we be saved just by having the Holy Ghost?He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned. (Mark 16:16).
But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. (Romans 8:9-11).
5.How does water save me?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: (1 Peter 3:21). Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? (Acts 6:3).
6.Is water baptism figurative of Jesus burial?Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead (Col 2:12)
7.Is the Holy Ghost baptism figurative of Christ’s resurrection? And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. (1 Cor 15:17).
8.Do I need the Holy Ghost?Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. (1 Cor 12:13)
And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. (1 Cor 15:17).
But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.(Romans 8:11).
9.Did Paul preach this gospel of death burial and resurrection?
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. (1 Cor 15;1).
10.What did Paul say this gospel was?
For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
(1 Cor 15:3,4).
Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; (1 Cor 15;12-15).
11.What did Paul preach?
These men do show us the way of salvation (Acts ).
12.What is the first step to salvation?
If thou canst confess with thy mouth believe in thine heart that God has raised him from the dead
(That's what Paul was talking about in the earlier quoted scriptures) thou shalt be saved (Rom 10:9).
13.What is the next step?
And he (Paul) said unto them unto what them were the baptised? and they said unto John’s baptism. then said Paul John verily baptised with the baptism unto repentance... and when they heard this they were baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus. (Acts 19:3-5).
NOTES
The new birth is more than just believing. The devils believe and tremble (JAMES) Does this mean that there are devils in heaven? No! Believing is simply the first step, one believes in Jesus believes in his words and because he believes he takes the necessary steps to do the things that JESUS COMMANDED. Like here being born of water and Spirit that is a command. Being born of water and spirit means that a man or woman, is baptised in water and spirit. The baptism in water is a death or symbolic of Christs death, the resurrection or coming out of the watery grave is symbolic of Christ's resurrection, we die with him and therefore we shall be rise with him (Read romans 6). Jesus showed us this pattern by himself dying and rising again. If we follow hi we shall be like him
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Receiving the Holy Ghost
THE BELIEVERS BIBLE STUDYTOPIC:
Receiving the Holy Ghost
TEXT. Have ye received since ye believed (Acts 19:2-4)
1.Have ye RECEIVED since ye believed?He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. (Acts 19:2-4)2.The Holy Ghost is givn to the Seekers not the self righteousAnd, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. ( Luke 24:49).
3.Its Your Mouth open it and let God fill it.And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain. (Job 29:23)NOTESThe Holy Ghost is given upon salvation that is when a man is born of water and Spirit, baptised in eater and Spirit (John 3:5).Most folks that have been baptised in water having also received the Holy Ghost. In case you have not received the Holy Ghost here are some guidelines of helps to assist you in understanding the requirement of this infilling or baptism.There are tow schools of thought on baptism, one is that a person must be holy before they can receive the Holy Ghost the other is that receiving the Holy Ghost is a matter of grace. Now one may be holy and yet have pride in their life. further holiness does not guarantee that one can walk in the Spirit,
If one was holy then why have the Holy Ghost, seeing that he already is holy?It is the Holy Ghost that makes us holy and no one an receive the Holy Ghost without first receiving the Holy Ghost. similarly one cannot bear the fruits of the Spirit without first receiving the Spirit. so trying to be right before you ask God to fill you with his Spirit is a misnomer.
We cannot get right with God without the Holy Ghost. therefore we should cease to get right with God in the flesh and rather get right with him by submitting to him in humility and dependency.Here's another point one cannot perceive that he or she is right with God simply because he or she speaks in tongues. tongues is a gift. In the new testament Ananias and Sapphira had the Spirit but lied to the Spirit the result death came to them from the Lord.
How Should We Prepare?Bring forth fruits meet for repentance (Matthew 3:8). This was a requirement under John baptism and is still a condition today, conviction is the work of the Holy Spirit not man. He convicts us of sin. (John 16:8). Its only as you are under conviction of your sins do you begin to understand the workings of the Lord in your life. this conviction is real.When Cornelius received a visit from an angel he said they prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God Acts 10:4) this was how he knew what to say to Saul that led to Saul's conversation. Create a prayer memorial before the Lord, these then are the essentials that prepare us for baptism in the Holy Ghost.Lift up your voice. God uses your vocal chords and vocal organs. so begin to get right with the Lord then praise him, praise him till the spirit begins to move on you as he does you will know that he is preparing you too receive from him his Holy Spirit.Paul B ThomasAuthor Bible Belt RevivalistLife Evangelist and Bible TeacherTwitter: Imagebreakers
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
General Subject
Stewards of The Mysteries of God
#12 Economic Prosperity
Reading Psalm 35;27
Topic: Economic ProsperityScripture Reading: Matthew 16:15,16)Purpose: Understanding God’s eternal wealth systemBy Paul B Thomas
A MINI COURSE
Introduction:
1.“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you” (Luke 6:38).
2. “That I may cause those who love me to inherit wealth, that I may fill their treasuries” (Proverbs 8:21)
3. He that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness; Being enriched in everything to all bountifulness. (2 Corinthians 9:10-11)
4. Wealth comes to further God's Cause.
let them shout for joy and be glad and favor my righteous cause, let them say continually. Let the Lord be magnified which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant (Psalm 35;27).
5.Wealth comes by keeping God's covenant
I you are willing and obedient you will eat of the good of the land (Isaiah 1;19).
6. Wealth comes by being industrious.
A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest - and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man (Proverbs 24:33 - 34). Proverbs 10:4– “A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.” Also, Proverbs 12:11– “Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.”
7. True wealth comes to those whose priority is righteousness firstEcclesiastes 5:10– “He who loves money will not be satisfied with money” Proverbs 10:22– “The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.
8. Wealth comes to those who give to the LordGivers become wealth recievers, Proverbs 19:17– “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will repay him for his deed.”
9. Wealth does not come by work aloneWealth comes by being financially astute. We have sown much and bring in little, ye eat, but ye have not enough; ye drink, but ye are not filled with drink; ye clothe you. but there is none warm; and he that earneth wages earneth wages to put into a bag of holes (Haggai 1;6).
10. God is the source of all wealth.The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. (Proverbs 10;22).
NOTES
Wealthy is not worldly and poverty is not godly. Money does make one a sinner. Sin makes one a sinner. Prosperity is Gods will. Prosperity is having enough to meet our own needs and meet the needs of others. Prosperity put a man in control of his daily lifestyle habits and destiny. Poverty takes away this right. Poverty makes man a slave. Money enables us to do far more in the kingdom and take the gospel to the world just as Jesus intended. Money is not why we preach money helps us preach. The law of Giving and Receiving “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you” (Luke 6:38).
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Questions to Consider: 1. What are the traps of poverty. How many missionaries can you support when you are broke. 3. How can you feed your family and see to their needs if God does not bless you. 4. Name five ways god blesses his people. 5. Earning money and yet squandering it is displeasing to God no matter how hard one works. Hard work must accompany wisdom. Read proverbs and what god says on keeping wealth.
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BELIEVERS BAPTISM
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STEWARDS OF THE MYSTERIES OF GOD
#03 THE BELIEVERS BAPTISM (2)
By Paul B ThomasTopic: The Believers BaptismScripture Reading:John 3:5Purpose: Baptism is an event in Jesus name. Discover the key to understanding the believers new birth and what it means to be born of water and Spirit.
INTRODUCTION:
Baptism is not a formality, it is an event where a man or woman becomes a son of God. baptism is an immersion, a process where we enter into the life of Christ. It is a doorway through which we enter into eternal life. The way of water and blood.
1.What is the mission the believer?
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptised shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. (Mark 16:15-16).
2.What accompanies baptism?
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptised every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. (Acts 2:38).
3.In whose name must we baptise?Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost (Matt 28:19).
4.How do we know that baptism is in the “name” not names ?Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever “I” have commanded you:(Matt 28:19b). Do all things in the name of Jesus (Col 3;17).
5.Three thousand Jews were baptised into the name of Jesus|And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews devout men out of every tribe under heaven (Acts 2;5).And there were added not them about three thousand souls (Acts 2:41).Repent and be baptised every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission sins and ye shall receive the gift of the holy Ghost.(Acts 2:38).
6.Salvation comes to the Gentiles.While Peter spoke the Holy Ghost fellow all them that heard the word (Acts 10:44).Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptised, which have received the Holy Ghost as wells we (Acts 10:47). And he commanded them to be baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus (Acts 10;48).
7.Salvation comes to the jailor when he is baptised.And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptised, he and all his, straightway. (Acts 16 :30-33).
8.Saul was baptised when he was converted (Acts 19;18 22;16).And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, (SAUL) that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth. 15 For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard. 16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. (Acts 22;14).
9.Philip baptised the eunuch (Acts 8;38).And they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptised him.
10.Peter commanded Cornelius to be baptised (Acts 10:48).And he commanded them to be baptised in the name of the Lord. (Acts 10:48).
11.Lydia was baptised when she was convertedwhose heart the Lord opened ..attended to the things spoken of Paul (Acts 16:14).(Acts 16:16).
12.What happens to a man that is baptised?And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptised, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord. (Acts 22:16).
13.Who do we put on when we are baptised?For as many of you as have been baptised into Christ have put on Christ. (Galatians 3:27).
14.Baptism is an act of death. How?Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptised into Jesus Christ were baptised into his death? (Romans 6:3).
15.How does baptism associate us with Christ?Know ye not that as many of us as were baptised into Jesus Christ were baptised into his death (Romans 6:4).
16.Are the baptised ones free from guilt, has their guilt been washed away?There is therefore now no condemnation to those in christ Jesus (Romans 8:1)Being free from the late of sin and death (Romans 8:2).Baptism doth also now save us (1 Peter 3:21).
17.Does baptism preside us walking in newness of life?Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. (Romans 6:4b).
18.Does a man have a new life or a make-over life after baptism?For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: (Romans 6:5).
19.What follows baptism?Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him(Romans 6:8).
20.Baptism reveals that a man is a son of God?And Jesus when he was baptised, went up straightway out of the water; and lo the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him; And lo a voice from heaven saying, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased (Matthew 3:16,17).If any man be in Christ he is a new creature. (2 Cor 5:17).Born of God’s spiritif any man has not the Spirit he is none of his (Romans 8;9).The Spirit itself beareth witness with our Spirit, that we are the children of God (Romans 8:16).And we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit, which he hath given us (1 John 3:34).
NOTES:
BAPTISM IS A PUBLIC DECLARATION THAT MY LIFE IS NO LONGER MY OWN. NOW I BELONG TO CHRIST. BAPTISM IS WHERE A MAN FOLLOWS CHRIST IN HIS DEATH, BURIAL AND RESURRECTION AND SO ENTERS INTO THE LIFE OF THE KINGDOM UNAVAILABLE TO HIM APART FORMAT NEW BIRTH AND BAPTISM ACTS 2:38
Questions to Consider: Once we are saved how do we manifest this eternal life (2 Cor 4:7,10). Explain the new birth (John 3:5) What is "Born of water and Spirit" (John 3:5).
For further Study:The apostles preached the gospel of DEATH BURIAL AND RESURRECTION. Acts 1:22Acts 2:24,32 Acts 3:15:26 Acts 4:10,33 Acts 5:30,32 Acts 7:55,56 Acts 10:40-43Acts 13:30-39Acts 17:31,32 Acts 26:8-23.
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Water Baptism
THE BELIEVERS BIBLE STUDYSTEWARDS OF THE MYSTERIES OF GODWATER BAPTISM IN JESUS NAME (1)BY PAUL B THOMAS
Topic: Baptism in Jesus NameScripture Reading: (Ephesians 1:17)Purpose: A MINI COURSE
Introduction: Purpose: This is a mini course to give you the basics of water baptism. It is not a doctrinal study however but it is biblically sound and patterns itself around the apostles doctrine which taught the teachings of Jesus himself. It is a brief Discipleship course introducing water baptism in Jesus name to the person who desires to take the first step into the faith.
1.What did Jesus tell John about his baptism?"Suffer me now"No man is ever to put off such an important step, the step that puts a man into Christ (Romans 6:3-4).
2. Was Jesus baptised and why?Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptised of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptised of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. And Jesus, when he was baptised, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.(Mt 3:13-17).
3. How is baptism carried out and in whose name?Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to.(Matthew 28:19).
4. Why is the Believer to be baptised?If ye love me, keep my commandments. (John 14:15).
5. Did Jesus command us to be baptised?And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.(Mark 16:16).
6. Did the Apostles Command believers to be baptised?The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen (Acts 1:1).And he commanded them to be baptised in the name of the Lord, then prayed they him to tarry certain days (Acts 10;48).
7.If someone asks what shall we do, what should be your answer?The Jews also had heard the truth and were also wondering what to do, for they asked Peter, “What shall we do?” To this Peter replied, “Repent and be baptised every one of you for the remission of sins and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” (Acts 2:38).
8.When should one be baptised?Baptism is to be done immediately. Did not hesitate to be baptised. Those who heard Peter's message they that received his Word were baptised and there were added unto them in "that day" about three thousand souls. (Acts 2:41)
9.Describe the Ethiopian’s Eunichs baptism?Behold here is water “what doth hinder me” to be baptised? … and he "commanded" the chariot to stand still and they both went down into the water... and he baptised him (Acts 8:36,38) note first, we are commanded to be baptised not invited. Secondly it the Eunich was baptised immediately. He was travelling and he stopped the chariot immediately.
10.Describe Saul’s baptismAnd Now why tarriest thou? (Acts 22;16a)And Now why tarriest thou, arise and be baptised and wash away thy sins, calling on his name ( Acts 22:16).
11.Describe the Philippian Jailor’s baptism?Baptised the same hourHe Was taken the same hour of the night and was baptised, he and all his, immediately (Acts 16:29-34). Such was the importance of baptism that Paul awoke the whole family out of bed in the middle of the night
12. Does baptism place us in right standing with God?Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptised of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptised of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him. And Jesus, when he was baptised, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.(Matthew 3:13-17).
13. Who are the saved ones?He that believeth and is baptised shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. (Mark 16:16).
14. What takes place in water baptism?Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptised into Jesus Christ were baptised into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin.(Romans 6:3-7)
16. What does Romans 6:4 tell us about our death, burial and resurrection?Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. (Romans 6:4).
17. What happens to the old man in baptism?In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ: Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. (Colossians 2:11,12).
18.What did it take to do all this?And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.(Col 2:12)
19. Was anyone ever re-baptised?And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptised? And they said, Unto John's baptism. Then said Paul, John verily baptised with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. When they heard this, they were baptised in the name of the Lord Jesus.(Acts 19:1-5).
NOTES:Jesus and his name are one. It is Jesus that baptises us when we take on his name. Hence the singular name of Matthew 28. There’s power healing deliverance and salvation Jesus and as we take on his name these things become ours. Salvation’s our because Jesus has become our salvation. We appropriate it through obedience to his commands. The believer is a baptised one who has take-in his name in baptism and so becomes a child of God. We are begotten of him when we take phis name that is adopted by God when we take on his name. Those born of God are called by his name.
For further Study: Matt 28:16-20. John 20, 21. Acts 1Questions to Consider: How does baptism associate his with Christ (Romans 6;4) what is the promise of (Romans 6;5) those baptised by him are those who willies with him into eternal life is this true (Romans 6;5) those who are buried with him in baptism are free from sin ( Romans 6;7) is the baptised one dead to sin (Romans 6;11). Is the baptised one a servant of righteousness or a servant of sin (Romans 6.16,17). What does Romans 8:1 tells about the Law of life in christ Jesus.For further Study:Questions to Consider:Literature: Paul’s Ebooks on Amazon
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The Laws of God
Stewards of The mysteries of God
#11 The Laws of God
by Paul B Thomas
Topic: The Laws of God
Scripture Reading: (Hebrews 8;13)
Purpose: Understanding the importance of the laws of God helps us understand what are the laws of man and what are the laws of God. What laws are forever and what laws are fulfilled in Christ Jesus
A MINI COURSE
Introduction:
1.The Moral Law
If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:And he declared unto you his covenant, which he commanded you to perform, even ten commandments; and he wrote them upon two tables of stone. (James 2:8,9).
2.The Ceremonial Law
And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only ye heard a voice (Deut 4;12.31).
3.What is the nature of the moral law?The law of God is perfect converting the soul (Psalm 19;7)
4.Could the keeping of the ceremonial law make us wise unto salvationNo! Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the service perfect, as pertaining to the conscience; (Hebrews 9;9)
5.How long were the ordinance of man inplace for?
Which stood only in meats and drinks, and divers washings, and carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the time of reformation (Hebrews 9;10)
6. Did the reformation come when Christ came?
Yes. But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building. Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. (Hebrews 9;11,12).
7.How did Christs death effect ceremonial lawsBlotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; (Col 2;14).
8.Does God bless us for going to Church even though we are the temple of God?
For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof.For the law made nothing perfect, but the bringing in of a better hope did; by the which we draw nigh unto God. (Hebrews 7;18,19).
NOTES: A clear understanding of the two sets of laws helps us see the differences between many issues in the church and our placement in Christ. It helps us embrace the law of god the ten commandments when we see all other commandments like, men and beards, woman who preach and teach in church, and so be able to correctly divide the word of god and see what commandments are for all time and what commandments are temporal, those that finished when Christ came.
Questions to Consider: 1.What happens when a king prays in the temple ( 2 Chron 7:1-3). 2.The nation sacrificed and all Israel stood and worshipped the Lord (2 Chron 7;4-7) 3.Can public corporate worship enlarge our vision for the city and nation? 4.There is a blessing of corporate worship what is it 2 Chron 7;8-12. 5. Describe the enlargement of Solomon’s territory (2 Chron 8;1-8). 6.. Describe the subjugation of Solomon’s enemies (2 Chron 8;7-10). 7. Name 10 practical benefits of worship in a church as opposed to a home?
For further Study: Solomon gathers Israel around the ark. (2 Chron 5). Solomon and his passion for God’s place (2 Chron 6;18-20).
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THE GODLY HOME
A series of bible studies by Paul B Thomas on a variety of bible topics that can be studies by the individual or used as a series of bible readings for the family in their home. Each study contains scriptures that speak for themselves in revealing God's truth. You will also find my notes added at the end of each lesson.
THE BELIEVERS BIBLE STUDYSTEWARDS OF THE MYSTERIES OF GOD#15 THE GODLY HOMEBY PAUL B THOMAS
Topic: The Godly home
Scripture Reading: Joshua 24;15
Purpose: The quality of life begins in the home, the home is where we receive affirmation, of our identity and family. The home is where we learn to live as a family and thus be able to live with others outside it in the wider world. Our actions, ways of communications, respect or lack of it in the home, reveals the way we will communicate and respect others in the community and bigger world. The home therefore is the pace where we must get it right in order to be a bigger success in the world at large.
1.Who lays the foundations of the happy home?And the lord planted a garden eastward in eden; and there he put the man who he formed (Gen 2;8).
2.In making a Godly and Happy home what is needed?And the Lord god said it is not good that man should be alone, I will make him an help meet. (v18).
3.What is the purpose and blessing of a happy and Godly home?And God said to them be fruitful and multiply, and replenish the earth (Genesis 1;28).
4. God in the home brings order and happiness to allHappy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. They wife shale as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house, they chidden shall be like olive plants round about the table (Psalm 128,2,3).
5.A Godly home has appreciated children.Her children arise up, and call her blessed (Proverbs 31;28).
6. Your household shall leave a legacy and a heritage.Children are a heritage of the Lord (Psalm 127;3).
7.A Godly home raises wise children.Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right (Ephesians 6;1).
8.A Godly home provides godly instruction.Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it (Prov 22;6).And thou shalt teach them diligently unto they children, and shall talk to them when thou fittest in thine house, and when thou wallets by the way, and when thou lest down, and when thou rises up. (Deut 6;7).
9.God has a purpose for the children.And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures which are able to make theorise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 3;15).
10. Every home should have a family altarAnd there he built an altar unto the Lord and called upon the name of the LORD (Gen 12;8).
These papers are written By Paul B Thomas for the propagation of the true gospel of Jesus Christ, the understanding of the apostles doctrine and the revelation of Jesus Christ.NOTES: The family that loves the Lord is a happy family. It has structure and order. and because it has structure and order it finds peace and security. The family that has a family prayer time has intimacy and love a boding takes place and togetherness is real and never superficial. Children grow up with a Christ like trust, confidence in themselves their faith and their Lord. A Godly family true raises positive kids, kids who will walk in wisdom and carry forth the purposes of God to their generation.It must be strongly noted that it is never the governments job or duty to raise up children rather it is the parents duty to instruct their children. No one knows the children better than the parents and its the parents who are required by the Lord to teach them the ways of the lord. hence they will take on the success that alone God them later in their life. There is no place that prepares them for failure or success greater than the home. The home is where they learn their values approval, confidence and place in life and family. there is no place more important that the family home.
Questions to Consider: 1.What is God’s structure for the family? 2.What is gods purpose for the family. 3.What is the value fo having religion in the home? 4.What does scriptures say about husbands and wives connecting and relating (Ephesians 5;22-33; 1 Peter 3;1-7).
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