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Can the kingdom of God fail?. Jesus made it very clear that it cannot! (Mt 16:18). Can the kingdom of God fail?. Jesus made it very clear that it cannot! (Mt 16:18) The kingdom of God has God’s authority behind it. (Mt 28:28-20). Can the kingdom of God fail?.
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Can the kingdom of God fail? • Jesus made it very clear that it cannot!(Mt 16:18)
Can the kingdom of God fail? • Jesus made it very clear that it cannot!(Mt 16:18) • The kingdom of God has God’s authority behind it. (Mt 28:28-20)
Can the kingdom of God fail? • Jesus made it very clear that it cannot!(Mt 16:18) • The kingdom of God has God’s authority behind it. (Mt 28:28-20) • God has plainly said it would never fail. (Isa 9:6-7; Dam 7:13-14)
Can the kingdom of God fail? • Jesus made it very clear that it cannot!(Mt 16:18) • The kingdom of God has God’s authority behind it. (Mt 28:28-20) • God has plainly said it would never fail. (Isa 9:6-7; Dam 7:13-14) • “Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end”
Can the kingdom of God fail? • Our problem is one of identifying and seeing God’s kingdom.
Can the kingdom of God fail? • Our problem is one of identifying and seeing God’s kingdom. • Jesus warned about looking at the wrong things. (Lk 17:20-21)
Can the kingdom of God fail? • Our problem is one of identifying and seeing God’s kingdom. • Jesus warned about looking at the wrong things. (Lk 17:20-21) • Some were so confident in the Jewish nation.
Can the kingdom of God fail? • Our problem is one of identifying and seeing God’s kingdom. • Jesus warned about looking at the wrong things. (Lk 17:20-21) • Some were so confident in the Jewish nation. • John the Baptist strongly taught them (Mt 3:9-10)
Can the kingdom of God fail? • Our problem is one of identifying and seeing God’s kingdom. • Jesus warned about looking at the wrong things. (Lk 17:20-21) • Some were so confident in the Jewish nation. • John the Baptist strongly taught them (Mt 3:9-10) • The people of Jeremiah’s day were to learn a horrible lesson. (Jer 7:4, 8-11)
Can the kingdom of God fail? • Our problem is one of identifying and seeing God’s kingdom. • Jesus warned about looking at the wrong things. (Lk 17:20-21) • Some were so confident in the Jewish nation. • John the Baptist strongly taught them (Mt 3:9-10) • The people of Jeremiah’s day were to learn a horrible lesson. (Jer 7:4, 8-11) • Many have done this with the name “churches of Christ.”
John the Baptist had a time of doubt • John expressed doubt in the identity of Jesus. (Lk 7:19-20)
John the Baptist had a time of doubt • John expressed doubt in the identity of Jesus. (Lk 7:19-20) • What had John already seen and confessed? (Mk 1:10-11; Jn 1:32-37)
John the Baptist had a time of doubt • John expressed doubt in the identity of Jesus. (Lk 7:19-20) • What had John already seen and confessed? (Mk 1:10-11; Jn 1:32-37) • There are two possible reasons for John's doubt.
John the Baptist had a time of doubt • John expressed doubt in the identity of Jesus. (Lk 7:19-20) • What had John already seen and confessed? (Mk 1:10-11; Jn 1:32-37) • There are two possible reasons for John's doubt. • Jesus had not done what John expected. (Mt 3:11-12)
John the Baptist had a time of doubt • John expressed doubt in the identity of Jesus. (Lk 7:19-20) • What had John already seen and confessed? (Mk 1:10-11; Jn 1:32-37) • There are two possible reasons for John's doubt. • Jesus had not done what John expected. (Mt 3:11-12) • John may have harbored a misconception about the nature of The kingdom!
John the Baptist had a time of doubt • John was in prison and likely both isolated and discouraged.
John the Baptist had a time of doubt • John was in prison and likely both isolated and discouraged. • Any man who is isolated and suffering, depression and doubt will come.
John the Baptist had a time of doubt • John was in prison and likely both isolated and discouraged. • Any man who is isolated and suffering, depression and doubt will come. • The great prophet Elijah knew this feeling! (1 Kgs 19:10, 14, 18)
John the Baptist had a time of doubt • John was in prison and likely both isolated and discouraged. • Any man who is isolated and suffering, depression and doubt will come. • The great prophet Elijah knew this feeling! (1 Kgs 19:10, 14, 18) • Given the right circumstances it could be you or me!
Habakkuk had a time of doubt • Habakkuk, a prophet of God had such doubts. (Hab 1:1-4)
Habakkuk had a time of doubt • Habakkuk, a prophet of God had such doubts. (Hab 1:1-4) • God’s answer was not what Habakkuk wanted to hear. (Hab 1:5-11)
Habakkuk had a time of doubt • Habakkuk, a prophet of God had such doubts. (Hab 1:1-4) • God’s answer was not what Habakkuk wanted to hear. (Hab 1:5-11) • It is important to know that God knows what he is doing.
Habakkuk had a time of doubt • Habakkuk, a prophet of God had such doubts. (Hab 1:1-4) • God’s answer was not what Habakkuk wanted to hear. (Hab 1:5-11) • It is important to know that God knows what he is doing. • We need to now that some people are beyond repentance. God knows!
Habakkuk had a time of doubt • Habakkuk now has a greater problem.
Habakkuk had a time of doubt • Habakkuk now has a greater problem. • Have you ever had a problem that started out bad and then grew worse?
Habakkuk had a time of doubt • Habakkuk now has a greater problem. • Have you ever had a problem that started out bad and then grew worse? • How could God use such a wicked people? (Hab 1:12-13)
Habakkuk had a time of doubt • Habakkuk now has a greater problem. • Have you ever had a problem that started out bad and then grew worse? • How could God use such a wicked people? (Hab 1:12-13) • “How could God allow this to happen?”
Occasions of doubt in church history • The aftermath of a great apostasy. (2 Thess 2:2-4)
Occasions of doubt in church history • The aftermath of a great apostasy. (2 Thess 2:2-4) • You cannot imagine what it would be like to rebuild! (Ex. Daniel, Nebraska)
Occasions of doubt in church history • The aftermath of a great apostasy. (2 Thess 2:2-4) • You cannot imagine what it would be like to rebuild! (Ex. Daniel, Nebraska) • What will Birmingham, AL be like in 200 years?
Occasions of doubt in church history • Personal disappointments of men and local churches.
Occasions of doubt in church history • Personal disappointments of men and local churches. • Men’s actions may cause others to quit. They should not! (Mk 9:42; 14:27)
Occasions of doubt in church history • Personal disappointments of men and local churches. • Men’s actions may cause others to quit. They should not! (Mk 9:42; 14:27) • Jesus tried to prepare them about the nature of the kingdom. (Jn 16:1)
Occasions of doubt in church history • Personal disappointments of men and local churches. • Men’s actions may cause others to quit. They should not! (Mk 9:42; 14:27) • Jesus tried to prepare them about the nature of the kingdom. (Jn 16:1) • How many have quit after a church split?
Occasions of doubt in church history • Personal disappointments of men and local churches. • Men’s actions may cause others to quit. They should not! (Mk 9:42; 14:27) • Jesus tried to prepare them about the nature of the kingdom. (Jn 16:1) • How many have quit after a church split? • Some have identifies a human movement with God’s kingdom. (Ex. The Boston Movement)
How to deal with the disappointments that will come • John sought more information from Jesus! (Lk 7:19-20)
How to deal with the disappointments that will come • John sought more information from Jesus! (Lk 7:19-20) • Always take your doubts to the Lord!
How to deal with the disappointments that will come • John sought more information from Jesus! (Lk 7:19-20) • Always take your doubts to the Lord! • Jesus removes John's doubt by scripture. (Lk 7:21-23)
How to deal with the disappointments that will come • John sought more information from Jesus! (Lk 7:19-20) • Always take your doubts to the Lord! • Jesus removes John's doubt by scripture. (Lk 7:21-23) • Habakkuk resolves to give God the praise. (Hab 3:1-2)
How to deal with the disappointments that will come • God was doing the very best for His people. (Hab 3:13)
How to deal with the disappointments that will come • God was doing the very best for His people. (Hab 3:13) • All of history stands because of what God wants for His people.
How to deal with the disappointments that will come • God was doing the very best for His people. (Hab 3:13) • All of history stands because of what God wants for His people. • When we give up our faith we pervert the purpose for the whole universe.
How to deal with the disappointments that will come • Lessons for us during times of doubt.
How to deal with the disappointments that will come • Lessons for us during times of doubt. • Learn how to renew your faith from a study of God's word. (1 Pt 3:15)
How to deal with the disappointments that will come • Lessons for us during times of doubt. • Learn how to renew your faith from a study of God's word. (1 Pt 3:15) • Do not let doubts linger! Go to God and to spiritual men for help.
How to deal with the disappointments that will come • Lessons for us during times of doubt. • Learn how to renew your faith from a study of God's word. (1 Pt 3:15) • Do not let doubts linger! Go to God and to spiritual men for help. • Always express yourself, including your doubts, to God in prayer!
How to deal with the disappointments that will come • Lessons for us during times of doubt. • Learn how to renew your faith from a study of God's word. (1 Pt 3:15) • Do not let doubts linger! Go to God and to spiritual men for help. • Always express yourself, including your doubts, to God in prayer! • Always distinguish between the actions of men and that of God.
How to deal with the disappointments that will come • Lessons for us during times of doubt. • Learn how to renew your faith from a study of God's word. (1 Pt 3:15) • Do not let doubts linger! Go to God and to spiritual men for help. • Always express yourself, including your doubts, to God in prayer! • Always distinguish between the actions of men and that of God. • Deal quickly with sin in your life. Most of our doubts lie here. (Lk 8:14; Rev 3:1-2)