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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Explore the different types of fools as depicted in Proverbs through selected scriptures. Learn about the Ignorant Fool who denies God, the Educated Fool who rejects truth, the Apathetic Fool who risks indifference, and the Wise Fool who follows Christ's radical example. Discover the significance of living for Christ in today's world and be inspired by quotes from Jim Eliot. Find guidance on navigating through the various types of fools and understanding the wisdom in following Christ.

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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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  1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

  2. The April Fool & Other FoolsSelected Scriptures Be careful that any April Fool prank does not physically harm or irritate others Origin in Spring Equinox? Roman Festival of Hilaria? Indian Holt Festival?

  3. The April Fool & Other FoolsSelected Scriptures Charles IX of France switched from the Julian to the Gregorian Calendar system New Year’s Day switched from April 1 to January 1

  4. The Fools of Proverbs The naive - tend to be simple, ignorant and gullible The foolish - show a lack of sense along with a moral deficiency The common fool - dull, obstinate often rejecting knowledge and so a tendency to make wrong choices

  5. The Fools of Proverbs The scoffer - marked by insolent pride, often claiming to know much more than they actually do The confirmed fool - nabal - a closed mind that is insensible to God and morality

  6. The Ignorant Fool Psalm 14:1 - Those who actively or passively deny the presence and activity of God Ignorant fools have not heard the truth of the Scriptures Isaiah 44:9-20 - the foolishness of idolatry

  7. The Ignorant Fool Acts 17 – with compassion, seek to enlighten the ignorant fool with the gospel of Jesus Christ Next time you hear someone take the Lord’s name in vain, ask them if they know Him

  8. The Educated Fool Romans 1:21-23 - they claim to be wise, but do not hold to the truth Philosophers who throw a blanket over the light of God’s word and then claim they can see better Think through the great philosophical issues and your faith will be stronger

  9. The Educated Fool “Scientists” committed to evolution (which is a philosophy and contrary to the scientific method) "Evolutionism is a fairy tale for grown-ups. This theory has helped nothing in the progress of science. It is useless." 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 The foolishness of God is wiser than men

  10. The Educated Fool An educated fool may be arrogant in ignorance - compassionately give them the gospel Someone who has heard and rejected the gospel – Matthew 7:6

  11. The Educated Fool Rebuke with the truth about their destination if they do not repent - John 14:6; Phil. 2:10-11; Rev. 20:15 1 Peter 2:15 - let your godly behavior silence the ignorance of foolish men

  12. The Apathetic Fool Matthew 12:30; Revelation 3:15-16 – There is no middle ground with God. You are either for or against Christ Explore the reason for the apathy - if ignorance, proclaim the gospel and challenge the indifference

  13. The Apathetic Fool Push passive Educated Fools off the fence warning them of the judgment to come Passive professing Christians miss God’s blessings - Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

  14. The Apathetic Fool If in sin, they risk God’ chastening - Hebrews 12. If apathetic they risk being spewed out - Rev. 3:16 Matthew 7:21-29 warns those with false professions. 2 Corinthians 13:5 - the Apathetic Fool needs to be admonished and challenged

  15. The Wise Fool 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; 4:10 - Fools for Christ’s sake The world is against those who believe and follow God’s word: science, academics, neighbors, politics

  16. The Wise Fool The purpose of salvation and being a Christian is to be like Christ (Luke 6:40; Romans 8:29; 1 John 3:2) Being a Christian is radical (2 Cor. 5:17) and extreme (Ephesians 2:5) It should be normal, not fanatical, for every Christian to strive to live for Christ and proclaim His gospel

  17. Jim EliotQuotes 'Make me Thy Fuel, Flame of God." "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." "When it comes time to die - make sure that all you have to do is die."

  18. The Wise Fool I Corinthians 1:25 - “the foolishness of God is wiser than men . . .” Matthew 16:24-27 to follow Christ you must take up your cross

  19. Conclusions What type of fool are you – what type do you want to be? An Ignorant Fool An Educated Fool An Apathetic Fool A Wise Fool

  20. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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