FIRST PRINCIPLES OF THE GOSPEL In Australia & the Philippines

HEB. 5:12

[By Ron Halbrook]

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FIRST PRINCIPLES OF THE GOSPEL

In Australia & the Philippines

• Introduction1. Heb. 5:12 1st principles precede growth

12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.

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• Introduction2. 1st principles lead to salvation

1st principles summarized The eunuch saved by 1st principles Learning how to study the Bible essential Teaching 1st principles in Australia & the Philippines

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I. 1st Principles Summarized A. Build on 1st Principles

Heb. 5:12-14 Rebuke failure to build

Heb. 5:12-14 Rebuke failure to build

12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

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I. 1st Principles Summarized B. Failure to Grow Deadly

Heb. 6:1-3 Grow or die!

Heb. 6:1-3 Grow or die! 1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this will we do, if God permit.

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I. 1st Principles Summarized C. Summary of 1st Principles

Repentance from dead works: turn from love of sin, seek God Faith toward God: trust God’s reality, promises, & plan of salvation Doctrine of baptisms: Holy Spirit baptism introduced the Gospel Age; water baptism for remission of sins

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I. 1st Principles Summarized C. Summary of 1st Principles

Laying on hands: gospel confirmed by gifts, servants appointed in the church

Resurrection of the dead: Christ guarantees our hope

Eternal judgment: final reward in heaven, final punishment in hell

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II. Eunuch Saved by 1st Principles A. Knew God as Revealed in the Old Testament

Acts 8:26-28 Worshiped under Moses’ Law

Acts 8:26-28 Worshiped under Moses’ Law

26 And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authorityunder Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, 28 Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet.

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II. Eunuch Saved by 1st Principles A. Knew God as Revealed in the Old Testament

Acts 8:26-28 Worshiped under Moses’ Law Believed in reality & promises of God Believed Old Testament was God’s Word

The eunuchtraveledabout1,000 milesin a chariotto worshipGod inJerusalem!

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II. Eunuch Saved by 1st Principles B. Puzzled about Old Testament Prophecies

Acts 8:29-34 Of whom speaketh the prophet?


29 Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. 30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? 31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him.

32 The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: 33 In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. 34 And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this? of himself, or of some other man?


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II. Eunuch Saved by 1st Principles B. Puzzled about Old Testament Prophecies

Acts 8:29-34 Of whom speaketh the prophet? How to properly interpret & apply Scripture

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II. Eunuch Saved by 1st Principles C. Believed & Obeyed Jesus Christ

Acts 8:35-38 Believed, submitted, was saved

Acts 8:35-38 Believed, submitted, was saved 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.



III. Learning How to Study the Bible Essential A. Apply Normal Function of Language to Bible

2 Tim. 2:15 Diligent study, accurate application

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15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Make a straight cut, dissect or expound correctly Steward makes proper distribution, meets needs



III. Learning How to Study the Bible Essential B. God Designed It to be Understood

Eph. 3:3-4 “Ye may understand”

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3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)



III. Learning How to Study the Bible Essential C. Heart Must Desire to Obey God

Jn. 7:17 “If anyone’s will is to do God’s will” (ESV)

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17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.



III. Learning How to Study the Bible Essential D. Law of Moses Replaced by New Covenant

Col. 2:14-17 Old Law nailed to the cross

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Col. 2:14-17 Old Law nailed to the cross 14 Blotting 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; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. 16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: 17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.



III. Learning How to Study the Bible Essential E. Text in Context

Jn. 15:5-6 Branches: individuals not denominations

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Jn. 15:5-6 Branches: individuals not denominations

5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. 6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.



III. Learning How to Study the Bible Essential E. Text in Context

Jn. 15:5-6 Branches: individuals not denominations A text without its context is a pretext for

error

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III. Learning How to Study the Bible Essential F. Take All the Bible Says on a Subject

Lk. 24:25-27 Prophets foretold his death

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Lk. 24:25-27 Prophets foretold his death

25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: 26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? 27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.



F. Take All the Bible Says on a Subject Lk. 24:25-27 Prophets foretold his death Danger of partial view: blind men touch elephant

& report it is a snake, a spear, a fan, a wall, a tree, a rope!

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III. Learning How to Study the Bible Essential G. Distinguish Literal & Figurative Language

Matt. 26:26-29 Metaphor: bread for “body,” juice for “blood”

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Matt. 26:26-29 Metaphor: bread for “body,” juice for “blood”

26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.



IV. Teaching 1st Principles in Australia & Philippines A. 47th Trip July 24-Aug. 25, 2012

Australia: stress evidences Philippines: stress how to study the Bible 63 lessons

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Louisville to Manila 9,000 miles (24 hrs)Manila-Melbourne-Gladestone 5,000 miles (12 hrs)



IV. Teaching 1st Principles in Australia & Philippines B. July 27-Aug. 6 Gladstone, Queensland, Australia

Central Gladstone church of Christ: Carol & Gabby Zussino, Emmanuel Boatswain, Jamie & Deborah Williams Study Cecil Willis, Evidences for God & His

Creation: inspiration of Bible, unity, prophecy, evolution, archaeology, moral glory of Christ… Preach at Rockhampton

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Work with Central Gladstone church

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Australian Moon

Peter & CarolZussino

Meet in Community Center

Meeting in Williams’ home

& Zussino’s home

Rockhampton church

Rockhampton church, 25 attendance“Bible Authority: How Established & Applied”

Colin West



IV. Teaching 1st Principles in Australia & Philippines C. Aug. 7-9 Return to Manila

Preach at Bilibid Prison with Willie Pastor: cancelled by 10-12 days monsoon rains!

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IV. Teaching 1st Principles in Australia & Philippines D. Aug. 10-17 Zamboanga del Norte, Mindanao

Sat. preach at San Pedro, Polanco & at Upper Gumay, Pinan Sun. preach at Dipolog City church of Christ Mon.-Fri. teach preacher training class

for 30 men on How to Study the Bible with Cyrus Gesulga, Jonathan Carino, & Jack Jaco

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Dipolog City area, Zamb. Del Norte

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Hotel & security guards

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“The Eyes of the Lord Are Over the Righteous” (1 Pet. 3:12)

SAT.: San Pedro, Polanco with Alex Moravilla

EdgardoParangan

JonathanCarino

SAT.: Upper Gumay, Pinan with Celso Arconila & Juanito Salazar

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“The Eyes of the Lord Are Over the Righteous” (1 Pet. 3:12)

JonathanCarino

SAT.: Upper Gumay, Pinan with Celso Arconila & Juanito Salazar

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SUN.: Dipolog City church of Christ with Edgardo Parangan

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JonathanCarino

CyrusGesulga

MON.-FRI.: Dipolog City preacher training in hotel function room

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RamonCarino

Edgardo Parangan

Bibles, Books:REJOICE!

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Cyrus GesulgaJack

Jaco

JonathanCarino

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More Books:Rejoice!!!

RamonCarino



IV. Teaching 1st Principles in Australia & Philippines D. Aug. 18-24 Davao City, Southern Mindanao

Sun. preach in Davao City at Blvd. church & at New Matina church Mon.-Fri. teach preacher training class

for 30 men on How to Study the Bible with Cyrus Gesulga, Jonathan Carino, Jack Jaco, & Juanito Balbin (sick)

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SUN.: Blvd. church & New Matina church in Davao City

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MON.-FRI.: Davao City preacher training in rented room

Jonathan Carino

Cyrus Gesulga More Books:Rejoice!!!

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• Invitation1. Heb. 5:12 1st principles precede growth

12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.

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• Invitation2. 1st principles lead to salvation

1st principles summarized The eunuch saved by 1st principles Learning how to study the Bible essential Teaching 1st principles in Australia & the Philippines

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• Invitation3. Acts 8:35-38 Sinners receive salvation like the eunuch: believe, repent, confess Christ, submit to him in baptism

Acts 8:35-38 Saved like the eunuch 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

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