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Faith

Eternal Position. You in Christ. Colossians 3:1-4. EL. +R. SIN. SIN. James 4:17. Christ in You. Colossians 3:14-16. Flesh. H/S. W/G. Faith. Confess. Temporal Condition. John 3:36. 1 John 1:9. 2013 Memorial Day Conference North Stonington Bible Church.

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Faith

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  1. EternalPosition You in Christ Colossians 3:1-4 EL +R SIN SIN James 4:17 Christ in You Colossians 3:14-16 Flesh H/S W/G Faith Confess Temporal Condition John 3:36 1 John 1:9

  2. 2013 Memorial Day Conference North Stonington Bible Church Lesson #1: Importance of the Biblical Perspective

  3. Biblical Perspective Introduction Paul warned that difficult times would come – 2 Timothy 3:1. Jesus Christ is the key to maintaining a Biblical Perspective – Hebrews 12:2. We lose our focus on Christ when we allow ourselves to be distracted – Matthew 14:22-33.

  4. Psalm 119:33-40 The HE Perspective Psalm 119 is a long Psalm emphasizing the complete sufficiency of the Word of God. h

  5. H V Antagonism Arrogance James 3:13-15 1 Cor. 3:19 Earthly Natural Demonic R.C.Ward, March 2006

  6. D V Grace Humility James 3:17-18 Eph. 3:19 Pure Peaceable Full of Mercy R.C.Ward, March 2006

  7. No Neutrality Biblical thinking Pagan thinking vs.

  8. No Neutrality Biblical thinking Pagan thinking vs.

  9. Psalm 119:33-40 The HE Perspective Psalm 119 is a long Psalm emphasizing the complete sufficiency of the Word of God. The main theme of the HE section is the desire to understand the Word of God.

  10. Biblical Perspective Introduction Focus on the Word of God provides endurance for difficult times – James 1:2-4. Testing provides the opportunity to live in total dependence upon God as He uses it to develop the character of Christ in us.

  11. God's Character Development Program Circumstantial Pressure Job 5:7; 2Cor. 4:17-18 u9pomonh/ James 1:4 Eph. 6:11 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 James 1:12 Fires of Refinement Testing James 1:2-3; 1 Peter 4:12-13 R.C. Ward, May 2005

  12. Biblical Perspective Introduction Focus on the Word of God provides endurance for difficult times – James 1. Testing provides the opportunity to live in total dependence upon God as He uses it to develop the character of Christ in us. The development of HUPOMONE provides stability in the midst of life’s greatest storms.

  13. Biblical Perspective Biblical Thoughts: The Biblical perspective provides the basis to focus on God in the midst of difficult circumstances – Job 1:21. The Biblical perspective involves recognizing our dependence upon God – 2 Chronicles 20:5-13. The Biblical perspective focuses on the reason for difficulties and motivates the desire to glorify God – Acts 16:22-34.

  14. Biblical Perspective Key Elements Our identification in Christ is the key to maintaining a Biblical Perspective.

  15. Identified with Christ Colossians 3:1-4 Romans 5:12 Gospel Spiritual Death -R Condemned 2 Corinthians 5:17 Colossians 2:10-14 1 Peter 1:13 New Identity Old Identity Righteousness Life Priesthood Sonship Election Inheritance Faith Eph. 6:10-18

  16. Biblical Perspective Key Elements Our identification in Christ is the key to maintaining a Biblical Perspective. God is working behind the scenes in the midst of our difficulties. The spiritual life is not about us; the spiritual life is about Christ.

  17. 2013 Memorial Day Conference North Stonington Bible Church Lesson #2: Identification in Christ

  18. Biblical Perspective Positional Identity The spiritual life we have in Christ involves a set apart way of thinking – 1 Peter 3:15. Setting Christ apart in our thinking enables us to take every thought captive – 2 Corinthians 10:5.

  19. How do I know that is TRUE? Colossians 2:8 2 Corinthians 10:5 Colossians 2:3 R.C. Ward, September 2004

  20. Biblical Perspective Positional Identity The spiritual life we have in Christ involves a set apart way of thinking – 1 Peter 3:15. Setting Christ apart in our thinking enables us to take every thought captive – 2 Corinthians 10:5. Sanctified thinking is possible because of our identity in Christ – Colossians 3:1-4.

  21. Salvation Reality Permanent Reality Saved from the Penalty of sin Titus 3:5 Acts 16:31 Future Reality Saved from the Presence of sin Hebrews 9:28 Philippians 3:20-21 Present Reality Saved from the Power of sin Philippians 2:12 James 1:21 Rapture “The Righteous shall live by faith” – Habakkuk 2:4 Believer in Time R.C. Ward, October 2005; adapted from a chart by Ronald C. Merryman

  22. Biblical Perspective Positional Identity Imperatives become the focus in chapter 4 continuing through to the end of the book.

  23. Biblical Perspective Positional Identity Why do we need a new identification? Romans 5:12-15.

  24. Two Positions of Identity Old Things in Adam Condemned Romans 5:18a -R – Romans 5:19a Spiritually Dead Ephesians 2:1 New Things in Christ Justified Romans 5:18b +R – Romans 5:19b Spiritually Alive Ephesians 2:5-7

  25. Romans 6:1-7 Identification with Christ Vs. 1-2 – Paul’s question relates to sanctification but his answer begins with our identity in Christ. Vs. 3-5 – Our identification with Christ is once and for all and serves as the guarantee of our resurrection. Vs. 6-7 – At the moment of faith in Christ the Sin Nature was positionally rendered powerless.

  26. Colossians 2:1-15 Who we are in Christ Vs. 1-4 – Knowing Christ provides encouragement and prevents deception. Vs. 5-7 – The stable spiritual walk is connected to understanding our identity in Christ.

  27. Colossians 2:7 Means of obeying vs. 6 By means of the foundation of our identity in Christ. By means of continual growth in relation to our identity in Christ. By means of being continually strengthened in the faith. By means of a continual attitude of gratitude.

  28. Colossians 2:1-15 Who we are in Christ Vs. 1-4 – Knowing Christ provides encouragement and prevents deception. Vs. 5-7 – The stable spiritual walk is connected to understanding our identity in Christ. Vs. 8-11 – Our identity in Christ provides the ability to avoid being captive by the world.

  29. Colossians 2:1-15 Who we are in Christ Vs. 12-14 – Paul described the breaking of the Sin Nature as a circumcision made without hands. Vs. 15 – The work of Christ on the cross broke the power of the enemy.

  30. Biblical Perspective Biblical Thoughts: Our positional identification means God the Father sees us as righteous before Him in Christ – 2 Corinthians 5:21. Our positional identification is a guarantee of our eternal security – Romans 8:38-39

  31. Romans 8:38-39 Eternal Security ASSURING SEALING COMFORTING INDWELLING John 14:16 Romans 8:15-16 Eph. 1:13-14 1 Cor. 3:16 Word of God R.C.Ward, June 2012

  32. Biblical Perspective Biblical Thoughts: Our positional identification is the basis for the power of the Sin Nature being broken in our life – Romans 6:5. Our positional identification must be at the core of our thinking in order to maintain the Biblical Perspective – Colossians 3:1-4.

  33. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 1 John 2:15-17 Matthew 16:26 Romans 7:17-19 Matthew 15:18-20 B Sp S 2 Corinthians 4:4 Adapted from the teachings of Ron Merryman and Bret Nazworth

  34. Colossians 3:1-4 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Hebrews 12:2 John 3:14-15 12:32 Romans 10:17 2 Cor. 5:21 Faith SIN Gospel John 16:8 Romans 6:4-11 Adapted from the teachings of Ron Merryman and Bret Nazworth

  35. Colossians 3:1-4 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Hebrews 12:2 John 3:14-15 12:32 Romans 10:17 2 Cor. 5:21 Faith SIN New Identity Gospel Righteousness Life Priesthood Destiny Election Inheritance Spiritual Death -R Condemned John 16:8 Romans 6:4-11 Old Identity Adapted from the teachings of Ron Merryman and Bret Nazworth

  36. Permanent Reality Future Reality Eph. 1:13 Romans 8:38-39 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Regenerated Indwelt Sealed Baptized Gifted Rapture Titus 2:11-13 Present Reality 1 Timothy 6:12 Believer in Time Adapted from the teachings of Ron Merryman and Bret Nazworth

  37. Romans 8:5a; 6a Romans 8:5b; 6b Mind Hebrews 4:12 V GNOSIS Spirit Soul Romans 7:18 2 Corinthians 5:17 Adapted from the teachings of Ron Merryman and Bret Nazworth

  38. Romans 12:2 1 Cor. 3:19 Mind 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Hebrews 4:12 V Spirit Soul DV HV Galatians 5:17 Adapted from the teachings of Ron Merryman and Bret Nazworth

  39. Romans 12:2 1 Cor. 3:19 Mind 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Hebrews 4:12 V Spirit Soul DV HV Galatians 5:16 Galatians 5:17 Adapted from the teachings of Ron Merryman and Bret Nazworth

  40. Romans 12:2 1 Cor. 3:19 Mind 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Hebrews 4:12 V Spirit Soul DV HV Galatians 5:17 Adapted from the teachings of Ron Merryman and Bret Nazworth

  41. Romans 12:2 1 Cor. 3:19 Mind 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Hebrews 4:12 V Spirit Soul DV HV 1 John 1:9 Galatians 5:17 Adapted from the teachings of Ron Merryman and Bret Nazworth

  42. Romans 12:2 1 Cor. 3:19 Mind 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Hebrews 4:12 V Spirit Soul GNOSIS EPIGNOSIS DV HV Faith Galatians 2:20 Colossians 3:3 Romans 6:1-13 Adapted from the teachings of Ron Merryman and Bret Nazworth

  43. Romans 12:2 1 Cor. 3:19 Mind 2 Timothy 3:16-17 SOPHIA Hebrews 4:12 V Spirit Soul GNOSIS EPIGNOSIS DV HV Faith Galatians 5:22-23 Adapted from the teachings of Ron Merryman and Bret Nazworth

  44. Permanent Reality Future Reality Eph. 1:13 Romans 8:38-39 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Regenerated Indwelt Sealed Baptized Gifted Rapture Titus 2:11-13 Present Reality 1 Timothy 6:12 Believer in Time Adapted from the teachings of Ron Merryman and Bret Nazworth

  45. The Evaluation Throne of Christ 1 John 2:28 “Well done Good and faithful servant” “You wicked and lazy servant” 2 Cor. 5:10 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 R.C. Ward, June 2005

  46. Biblical Perspective Key Elements Our identification in Christ is the key to maintaining a Biblical Perspective. God is working behind the scenes in the midst of our difficulties. The spiritual life is not about us; the spiritual life is about Christ.

  47. 2013 Memorial Day Conference North Stonington Bible Church Lesson #3: Identification in Christ makes the Biblical perspective possible

  48. Romans 5:12 1 John 4:10 Spiritual Death -R Condemned F Isaiah 64:6 GOD Old Identity H/S S S SIN 1 Peter 1:16

  49. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Identified in Christ Spiritual Death -R Condemned Romans 10:17 Ephesians 1:13 +R Old Identity SIN You in Christ Faith

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