When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril. n The Hebrew writer knew the limitations of teaching such a people! (Heb 5:12-6:3)

When we neglect the foundation then all that When we neglect the foundation then all that is built upon it is in peril.is built upon it is in peril.

The Hebrew writer knew the limitations of The Hebrew writer knew the limitations of teaching such a people! teaching such a people! (Heb 5:12-6:3)(Heb 5:12-6:3)


Hebrews 5:12-3 (NKJV)Hebrews 5:12-3 (NKJV) - For though by - For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need this time you ought to be teachers, you need someonesomeone to teach you again the first to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. have come to need milk and not solid food. 13For everyone who partakes 13For everyone who partakes onlyonly of milk of milk isis unskilled in the word of righteousness, unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. for he is a babe.


14 But solid food belongs to those who are 14 But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, of full age, that is,that is, those who by reason of those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. 1 Therefore, leaving the both good and evil. 1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary discussion of the elementary principlesprinciples of of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, dead works and of faith toward God,


2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3 And this we will do if eternal judgment. 3 And this we will do if God permits.God permits.


Have we become lazy and self-centered in Have we become lazy and self-centered in our spiritual life?our spiritual life?


Have we become lazy and self-centered in Have we become lazy and self-centered in our spiritual life?our spiritual life?

We often preach on the first two elementary We often preach on the first two elementary principles, repentance and faith.principles, repentance and faith.


What stagnation would occur if this were What stagnation would occur if this were neglected! neglected! (2 Pt 1:9)(2 Pt 1:9)


2 Peter 1:9 (NKJV)2 Peter 1:9 (NKJV) - For he who lacks - For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.cleansed from his old sins.


Faith must be maintained!Faith must be maintained!


Faith must be maintained!Faith must be maintained! This series will look upon the last four This series will look upon the last four

principles. Are they “elementary” to principles. Are they “elementary” to you? you?


What happens when people are confused What happens when people are confused about these subjects?about these subjects?



Is the religious world confused about Is the religious world confused about baptism? Does it matter?baptism? Does it matter?



Is the religious world confused about Is the religious world confused about baptism? Does it matter?baptism? Does it matter?

How many of you know about the “laying How many of you know about the “laying on of hands?”on of hands?”

How many baptisms should we know about?How many baptisms should we know about?

There are several baptisms mentioned in the There are several baptisms mentioned in the New Testament.New Testament.


The baptism of John. The baptism of John. (Mk 1:4; Lk 7:29-30)(Mk 1:4; Lk 7:29-30)


Mark 1:4 (NKJV)Mark 1:4 (NKJV) - John came baptizing - John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. of repentance for the remission of sins.


Luke 7:29-30 (NKJV)Luke 7:29-30 (NKJV) - And when all the - And when all the people heard people heard Him,Him, even the tax collectors even the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John. 30 But the Pharisees and baptism of John. 30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by themselves, not having been baptized by him.him.


Holy Spirit baptism. Holy Spirit baptism. (Lk 3:16-17)(Lk 3:16-17)


Luke 3:16-17 (NKJV)Luke 3:16-17 (NKJV) - John answered, - John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing fan His winnowing fan isis in His hand, and He will in His hand, and He will thoroughly clean out His threshing floor, and thoroughly clean out His threshing floor, and gather the wheat into His barn; but the chaff gather the wheat into His barn; but the chaff He will burn with unquenchable fire.”He will burn with unquenchable fire.”


The baptism of fire The baptism of fire (Lk 3:16-17)(Lk 3:16-17)


The baptism of sufferings The baptism of sufferings (Mk 10:38-39; Lk 12:50)(Mk 10:38-39; Lk 12:50)


Mark 10:38-39 (NKJV)Mark 10:38-39 (NKJV) - But Jesus said to - But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you ask. Are them, “You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, and be you able to drink the cup that I drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” 39 They said to Him, “We are able.” with?” 39 They said to Him, “We are able.” So Jesus said to them, “You will indeed drink So Jesus said to them, “You will indeed drink the cup that I drink, and with the baptism I am the cup that I drink, and with the baptism I am baptized with you will be baptized; baptized with you will be baptized;


Luke 12:50 (NKJV)Luke 12:50 (NKJV) - But I have a - But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished!distressed I am till it is accomplished!


Baptism into Moses Baptism into Moses (1 Cor 10:1-2)(1 Cor 10:1-2)


1 Corinthians 10:1-2 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 10:1-2 (NKJV) - Moreover, - Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, 2 all were baptized passed through the sea, 2 all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea,into Moses in the cloud and in the sea,


The baptism of Christ. The baptism of Christ. (Acts 19:1-5)(Acts 19:1-5)


Acts 19:1-5 (NKJV)Acts 19:1-5 (NKJV) - And it happened, - And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.” as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.”


3 And he said to them, “Into what then were 3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” 4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptism.” 4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” 5 When they heard Jesus.” 5 When they heard this,this, they were they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.


Some of these baptisms are figurative.Some of these baptisms are figurative.


baptizobaptizo} – verb ¤ AV - baptize (76), wash } – verb ¤ AV - baptize (76), wash 2, baptist 1, baptized + 2258 1; 80¤ 1) to 2, baptist 1, baptized + 2258 1; 80¤ 1) to dip repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge (of dip repeatedly, to immerse, to submerge (of vessels sunk) 2) to cleanse by dipping or vessels sunk) 2) to cleanse by dipping or submerging, to wash, to make clean with submerging, to wash, to make clean with water, to wash one's self, bathe 3) to water, to wash one's self, bathe 3) to overwhelm. overwhelm.


The The baptism of firebaptism of fire refers to the judgment refers to the judgment day where one is baptized (overwhelmed) day where one is baptized (overwhelmed) by fire just as the chaff is in this life.by fire just as the chaff is in this life.


The The baptism of sufferingbaptism of suffering is like the is like the baptism of fire. Jesus received an baptism of fire. Jesus received an overwhelming outpouring of suffering for overwhelming outpouring of suffering for our sins.our sins.


The The baptism into Mosesbaptism into Moses is an Old is an Old Testament type of the Christian’s baptism. Testament type of the Christian’s baptism. They went through the Red Sea but They went through the Red Sea but were not physically brought into contact were not physically brought into contact with water.with water.


The The baptism into Mosesbaptism into Moses is an Old is an Old Testament type of the Christian’s baptism. Testament type of the Christian’s baptism. They went through the Red Sea but They went through the Red Sea but were not physically brought into contact were not physically brought into contact with water.with water.

The emphasis of the New Testament is The emphasis of the New Testament is found in the remaining three baptisms.found in the remaining three baptisms.


Of these three only one remained for Of these three only one remained for Christians by the time Paul wrote the book Christians by the time Paul wrote the book of Ephesians. of Ephesians. (Eph 4:4-6)(Eph 4:4-6)


Ephesians 4:4-6 (NKJV) Ephesians 4:4-6 (NKJV) - - There isThere is one one body and one Spirit, just as you were called body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, faith, one baptismone baptism; 6 one God and Father of ; 6 one God and Father of all, who all, who isis above all, and through all, and in above all, and through all, and in you all.you all.


Which baptism have you received?Which baptism have you received?

The purpose and end of each baptismThe purpose and end of each baptism

The baptism of John ended when Jesus died on the cross. The baptism of John ended when Jesus died on the cross. (Acts 19:1-5)(Acts 19:1-5) Acts 19:1 through Acts 19:5 (NKJV)Acts 19:1 through Acts 19:5 (NKJV) 1And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding 1And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding

some disciples 2he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.”some disciples 2he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.” 3And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?”3And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.”So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” 4Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ 4Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ

Jesus.”Jesus.” 5When they heard 5When they heard this,this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. B. Holy Spirit baptism ended when this great sign had accomplished its purpose.B. Holy Spirit baptism ended when this great sign had accomplished its purpose. 1. Please do not confuse this sign with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that every 1. Please do not confuse this sign with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that every Christian receives. Christian receives. (Acts 2:38; Rom 8:9)(Acts 2:38; Rom 8:9) Acts 2:38 (NKJV)Acts 2:38 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift

of the Holy Spirit. of the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:9 (NKJV)Romans 8:9 (NKJV) 9But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.9But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His. 2. There are only two examples of the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the entire Bible. 3. There are no commands to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. 2. There are only two examples of the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the entire Bible. 3. There are no commands to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. C. The baptism of Christ.C. The baptism of Christ. 1. This baptism was commanded for every Christian. 1. This baptism was commanded for every Christian. (Mk 16:15-16; Acts 2:38-39)(Mk 16:15-16; Acts 2:38-39) Mark 16:15 through Mark 16:16 (NKJV)Mark 16:15 through Mark 16:16 (NKJV) 15And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He who believes and is baptized will be 15And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He who believes and is baptized will be

saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. Acts 2:38 through Acts 2:39 (NKJV)Acts 2:38 through Acts 2:39 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you

shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.” 2. Jesus would be with those who preached and practiced this till the “end of the 2. Jesus would be with those who preached and practiced this till the “end of the world.” world.” (Mt 28:19-20)(Mt 28:19-20) Matthew 28:19 through Matthew 28:20 (NKJV) Matthew 28:19 through Matthew 28:20 (NKJV) 19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the 19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the

Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, eveneven to the end of the age.” Amen. to the end of the age.” Amen. 3. This then is the one baptism of Eph 4!3. This then is the one baptism of Eph 4!


Acts 19:1-5 (NKJV)Acts 19:1-5 (NKJV) - And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some - And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy disciples 2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.” Spirit.”

3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.”3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” 4Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on 4Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on

Christ Jesus.”Christ Jesus.” 5When they heard 5When they heard this,this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. B. Holy Spirit baptism ended when this great sign had accomplished its purpose.B. Holy Spirit baptism ended when this great sign had accomplished its purpose. 1. Please do not confuse this sign with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that every 1. Please do not confuse this sign with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that every Christian receives. Christian receives. (Acts 2:38; Rom 8:9)(Acts 2:38; Rom 8:9) Acts 2:38 (NKJV)Acts 2:38 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall

receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:9 (NKJV)Romans 8:9 (NKJV) 9But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he 9But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he

is not His.is not His. 2. There are only two examples of the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the entire Bible. 3. There are no commands to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. 2. There are only two examples of the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the entire Bible. 3. There are no commands to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. C. The baptism of Christ.C. The baptism of Christ. 1. This baptism was commanded for every Christian. 1. This baptism was commanded for every Christian. (Mk 16:15-16; Acts 2:38-39)(Mk 16:15-16; Acts 2:38-39) Mark 16:15 through Mark 16:16 (NKJV)Mark 16:15 through Mark 16:16 (NKJV) 15And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He who believes and is 15And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He who believes and is

baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. Acts 2:38 through Acts 2:39 (NKJV)Acts 2:38 through Acts 2:39 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of

sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”will call.”

2. Jesus would be with those who preached and practiced this till the “end of the 2. Jesus would be with those who preached and practiced this till the “end of the world.” world.” (Mt 28:19-20)(Mt 28:19-20) Matthew 28:19 through Matthew 28:20 (NKJV) Matthew 28:19 through Matthew 28:20 (NKJV) 19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son 19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, eveneven to the end of the age.” Amen. to the end of the age.” Amen. 3. This then is the one baptism of Eph 4!3. This then is the one baptism of Eph 4!


3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” 4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a 3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” 4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” 5 When they baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” 5 When they heard heard this,this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Holy Spirit baptism ended when this great sign had accomplished its purpose.Holy Spirit baptism ended when this great sign had accomplished its purpose. 1. Please do not confuse this sign with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that every 1. Please do not confuse this sign with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that every Christian receives. Christian receives. (Acts 2:38; Rom 8:9)(Acts 2:38; Rom 8:9) Acts 2:38 (NKJV)Acts 2:38 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins;

and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:9 (NKJV)Romans 8:9 (NKJV) 9But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the 9But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the

Spirit of Christ, he is not His.Spirit of Christ, he is not His. 2. There are only two examples of the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the entire Bible. 3. There are no commands to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. 2. There are only two examples of the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the entire Bible. 3. There are no commands to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. C. The baptism of Christ.C. The baptism of Christ. 1. This baptism was commanded for every Christian. 1. This baptism was commanded for every Christian. (Mk 16:15-16; Acts 2:38-39)(Mk 16:15-16; Acts 2:38-39) Mark 16:15 through Mark 16:16 (NKJV)Mark 16:15 through Mark 16:16 (NKJV) 15And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He who 15And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He who

believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. Acts 2:38 through Acts 2:39 (NKJV)Acts 2:38 through Acts 2:39 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for

the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”as many as the Lord our God will call.”

2. Jesus would be with those who preached and practiced this till the “end of the 2. Jesus would be with those who preached and practiced this till the “end of the world.” world.” (Mt 28:19-20)(Mt 28:19-20) Matthew 28:19 through Matthew 28:20 (NKJV) Matthew 28:19 through Matthew 28:20 (NKJV) 19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father 19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father

and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, eveneven to the to the end of the age.” Amen.end of the age.” Amen.

3. This then is the one baptism of Eph 4!3. This then is the one baptism of Eph 4!


3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” 4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a 3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.” 4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” 5 When they baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.” 5 When they heard heard this,this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Holy Spirit baptism ended when this great sign had accomplished its purpose.Holy Spirit baptism ended when this great sign had accomplished its purpose. 1. Please do not confuse this sign with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that every 1. Please do not confuse this sign with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit that every Christian receives. Christian receives. (Acts 2:38; Rom 8:9)(Acts 2:38; Rom 8:9) Acts 2:38 (NKJV)Acts 2:38 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins;

and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:9 (NKJV)Romans 8:9 (NKJV) 9But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the 9But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. Now if anyone does not have the

Spirit of Christ, he is not His.Spirit of Christ, he is not His. 2. There are only two examples of the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the entire Bible. 3. There are no commands to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. 2. There are only two examples of the baptism of the Holy Spirit in the entire Bible. 3. There are no commands to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. C. The baptism of Christ.C. The baptism of Christ. 1. This baptism was commanded for every Christian. 1. This baptism was commanded for every Christian. (Mk 16:15-16; Acts 2:38-39)(Mk 16:15-16; Acts 2:38-39) Mark 16:15 through Mark 16:16 (NKJV)Mark 16:15 through Mark 16:16 (NKJV) 15And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He who 15And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He who

believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. Acts 2:38 through Acts 2:39 (NKJV)Acts 2:38 through Acts 2:39 (NKJV) 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for 38Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for

the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”as many as the Lord our God will call.”

2. Jesus would be with those who preached and practiced this till the “end of the 2. Jesus would be with those who preached and practiced this till the “end of the world.” world.” (Mt 28:19-20)(Mt 28:19-20) Matthew 28:19 through Matthew 28:20 (NKJV) Matthew 28:19 through Matthew 28:20 (NKJV) 19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father 19Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father

and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, eveneven to the to the end of the age.” Amen.end of the age.” Amen.

3. This then is the one baptism of Eph 4!3. This then is the one baptism of Eph 4!

In the Christian life there are plenty of In the Christian life there are plenty of opportunities to quit.opportunities to quit.

Even our example will be a threat to others.Even our example will be a threat to others. (John 16:1-4)(John 16:1-4)


(John 16:1-4 NKJV)(John 16:1-4 NKJV) “These things I have “These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble. {2} “They will put you out of to stumble. {2} “They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers whoever kills you will think that he offers God service. {3} “And these things they God service. {3} “And these things they will do to you because they have not known will do to you because they have not known the Father nor Me. the Father nor Me.


{4} “But these things I have told you, that {4} “But these things I have told you, that when the time comes, you may remember when the time comes, you may remember that I told you of them. And these things I that I told you of them. And these things I did not say to you at the beginning, because did not say to you at the beginning, because I was with you.”I was with you.”


There will be those in the church who give There will be those in the church who give in to these pressures but at the same time in to these pressures but at the same time stay within the church.stay within the church. (Phil 3:18-19) (Phil 3:18-19)


(Philippians 3:18-19 NKJV)(Philippians 3:18-19 NKJV) “For many “For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: {19} whose enemies of the cross of Christ: {19} whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame; who set and whose glory is in their shame; who set their mind on earthly things.”their mind on earthly things.”


The most hurtful things will happen within The most hurtful things will happen within the church.the church. (2 Tim 4:14-15; Gal 2:4-5) (2 Tim 4:14-15; Gal 2:4-5)


(Galatians 2:4-5 NKJV)(Galatians 2:4-5 NKJV) “And this “And this occurred because of false brethren secretly occurred because of false brethren secretly brought in (who came in by stealth to spy brought in (who came in by stealth to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage), {5} to whom we did not yield bondage), {5} to whom we did not yield submission even for an hour, that the truth submission even for an hour, that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.”of the gospel might continue with you.”


(2 Timothy 4:14-15 NKJV) (2 Timothy 4:14-15 NKJV) “Alexander “Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm. May the coppersmith did me much harm. May the Lord repay him according to his works. the Lord repay him according to his works. {15} You also must beware of him, for he {15} You also must beware of him, for he has greatly resisted our words.”has greatly resisted our words.”


There is also the discouragement of seeing There is also the discouragement of seeing those who never grow or even fall away.those who never grow or even fall away. (2 Cor 11:28)(2 Cor 11:28)


(2 Corinthians 11:28 NKJV(2 Corinthians 11:28 NKJV) ) “besides the “besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches.”my deep concern for all the churches.”


Still in all of these things there is a way to Still in all of these things there is a way to keep a strong heart.keep a strong heart.


Still in all of these things there is a way to Still in all of these things there is a way to keep a strong heart.keep a strong heart.

Paul wanted the Corinthians not to be Paul wanted the Corinthians not to be discouraged in the midst of these things.discouraged in the midst of these things. (2 Cor 1:3-5)(2 Cor 1:3-5)


(2 Corinthians 1:3-5 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 1:3-5 NKJV) “Blessed be the “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, {4} Father of mercies and God of all comfort, {4} who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. {5} For as the ourselves are comforted by God. {5} For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also abounds through Christ.”consolation also abounds through Christ.”

The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth The Mercy of God will not Hide the Truth (V1-6)(V1-6)

(2 Corinthians 4:1-6 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 4:1-6 NKJV) “Therefore, “Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart.received mercy, we do not lose heart. {2} {2} But But we have renounced the hidden things of we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.sight of God.


{3} {3} But even if our gospel is veiled, it is But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing,veiled to those who are perishing, {4} {4} whose whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.should shine on them. {5} {5} For we do not For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.sake.


{6} {6} For it is the God who commanded light For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to our hearts to give give the light of the knowledge the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”Christ.”


Sometimes it seems that the truth is at a Sometimes it seems that the truth is at a disadvantage!disadvantage!



The weapons of error seem to "get results".The weapons of error seem to "get results".



The weapons of error seem to "get results".The weapons of error seem to "get results". A wise man will examine those "results" A wise man will examine those "results"

carefully.carefully.


If you use falsehood to teach, what will you If you use falsehood to teach, what will you produce in the life of the one taught? produce in the life of the one taught? (1 Cor 3:12-13)(1 Cor 3:12-13)


(1 Corinthians 3:12-13 NKJV)(1 Corinthians 3:12-13 NKJV) “Now if “Now if anyone builds on this foundation anyone builds on this foundation with with gold, gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw,silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, {13} {13} each one’s work will become clear; for each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is.”one’s work, of what sort it is.”


How many "fads" have come and gone?How many "fads" have come and gone?


How many "fads" have come and gone?How many "fads" have come and gone? The mercy of God will want to give to The mercy of God will want to give to

others what they have received!others what they have received!


How many "fads" have come and gone?How many "fads" have come and gone? The mercy of God will want to give to The mercy of God will want to give to

others what they have received!others what they have received! It is God's grace and God's word, not man's! It is God's grace and God's word, not man's!

(Acts 20:32)(Acts 20:32)


(Acts 20:32 NKJV)(Acts 20:32 NKJV) “”So now, brethren, I “”So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.”who are sanctified.”


The work of God will often take time to The work of God will often take time to work in the heart. work in the heart. (Lk 14:33)(Lk 14:33)


(Luke 14:33 NKJV)(Luke 14:33 NKJV) “”So likewise, “”So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.”has cannot be My disciple.”


How does one handle the word deceitfully?How does one handle the word deceitfully?


How does one handle the word deceitfully?How does one handle the word deceitfully? How do you reach a blind man? How do you reach a blind man? (V4)(V4)


Some think that we should appeal to them Some think that we should appeal to them with the wisdom of the world. with the wisdom of the world. (Jn 15:18-21; 1 Cor 1:31-2:5)(Jn 15:18-21; 1 Cor 1:31-2:5)


(John 15:18-21 NKJV)(John 15:18-21 NKJV) “”If the world “”If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated it hated you.you. {19} {19} “If you were of the “If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.world hates you.


{20} {20} “Remember the word that I said to “Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will keep yours also.they will keep yours also. {21} {21} “But all “But all these things they will do to you for My these things they will do to you for My name’s sake, because they do not know name’s sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me.”Him who sent Me.”


(1 Corinthians 1:31 NKJV(1 Corinthians 1:31 NKJV) “that, as it is ) “that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in written, “He who glories, let him glory in the LORD.””the LORD.””


(1 Corinthians 2:1-5 NKJV)(1 Corinthians 2:1-5 NKJV) “And I, “And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God.declaring to you the testimony of God. {2} {2} For I determined not to know anything For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.crucified. {3} {3} I was with you in weakness, I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling.in fear, and in much trembling.


{4} {4} And my speech and my preaching And my speech and my preaching were were not with persuasive words of human not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,and of power, {5} {5} that your faith should not that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.”of God.”


Those who use the deceit of the world are Those who use the deceit of the world are not servants of Christ. not servants of Christ. (2 Cor 10:3-5)(2 Cor 10:3-5)


(2 Corinthians 10:3-5 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 10:3-5 NKJV) “For though “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh.to the flesh. {4} {4} For the weapons of our For the weapons of our warfare warfare are are not carnal but mighty in God for not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds,pulling down strongholds, {5} {5} casting down casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,”of Christ,”


There are some who will not receive the There are some who will not receive the gospel of Christ. gospel of Christ. (Jn 3:19-21)(Jn 3:19-21)


(John 3:19-21 NKJV)(John 3:19-21 NKJV) “”And this is the “”And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.because their deeds were evil. {20} {20} “For “For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed.exposed. {21} {21} “But he who does the truth comes “But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.””that they have been done in God.””


What does the world like? Great Men, What does the world like? Great Men, Great Speakers, A Show of Wealth and Great Speakers, A Show of Wealth and Numbers.Numbers.



Our goal is to preach Christ and put men in Our goal is to preach Christ and put men in the background. the background. (V5-6)(V5-6)



Our goal is to preach Christ and put men in Our goal is to preach Christ and put men in the background. the background. (V5-6)(V5-6)

The light in our hearts is the knowledge of The light in our hearts is the knowledge of God. God. (1 Cor 15:34; Col 1:10; Note 2 Cor 10:5)(1 Cor 15:34; Col 1:10; Note 2 Cor 10:5)


(1 Corinthians 15:34 NKJV)(1 Corinthians 15:34 NKJV) “Awake to “Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of God. I speak not have the knowledge of God. I speak this this to your shame.”to your shame.”


(Colossians 1:10 NKJV)(Colossians 1:10 NKJV) “that you may “that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, Him, being fruitful in every good work and being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;”increasing in the knowledge of God;”


It is this knowledge of God's character that It is this knowledge of God's character that is the foundation of our own character. is the foundation of our own character. (Rom 8:29; 2 Cor 3:18)(Rom 8:29; 2 Cor 3:18)


(Romans 8:29 NKJV)(Romans 8:29 NKJV) “For whom He “For whom He foreknew, He also predestined foreknew, He also predestined to be to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many might be the firstborn among many brethren.”brethren.”


(2 Corinthians 3:18 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 3:18 NKJV) “But we all, “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”


What happens when our emphasis is off?What happens when our emphasis is off?

God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify God's Purpose of our lives is to Glorify Jesus. (V7-12)Jesus. (V7-12)

(2 Corinthians 4:7-12 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 4:7-12 NKJV) “But we “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.and not of us. {8} We are {8} We are hard pressed on hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; every side, yet not crushed; we are we are perplexed, but not in despair;perplexed, but not in despair; {9} {9} persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;but not destroyed;


{10} {10} always carrying about in the body the always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.Jesus also may be manifested in our body. {11} {11} For we who live are always delivered For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life of to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.flesh. {12} {12} So then death is working in us, So then death is working in us, but life in you.”but life in you.”


Some may be concerned about the suffering Some may be concerned about the suffering of the apostles who are delivering God's of the apostles who are delivering God's message!message!



Paul wanted the Corinthians to see as God Paul wanted the Corinthians to see as God sees. What is a man? "An earthen vessel"! sees. What is a man? "An earthen vessel"!




Our glory should come in being used in this Our glory should come in being used in this life rather than seeking glory. life rather than seeking glory.


Some may be concerned about the suffering of Some may be concerned about the suffering of the apostles who are delivering God's message!the apostles who are delivering God's message!


Our glory should come in being used in this Our glory should come in being used in this life rather than seeking glory. life rather than seeking glory.

Our glory will come in the next life. Our glory will come in the next life. (2 Tim 2:20-21)(2 Tim 2:20-21)


(2 Timothy 2:20-21 NKJV)(2 Timothy 2:20-21 NKJV) “But in a “But in a great house there are not only vessels of great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor.some for honor and some for dishonor. {21} {21} Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.”prepared for every good work.”


When we seek to glorify a man or a church When we seek to glorify a man or a church building, what does this do? (Ex. What kind building, what does this do? (Ex. What kind of frame do you use for a priceless picture?)of frame do you use for a priceless picture?)



The Christian life is a series of paradoxes!The Christian life is a series of paradoxes!



The Christian life is a series of paradoxes!The Christian life is a series of paradoxes! To the world we seem one way, but to the To the world we seem one way, but to the

man of faith we are another. The world will man of faith we are another. The world will never understand this. never understand this. (1 Cor 2:13-14)(1 Cor 2:13-14)


(1 Corinthians 2:13-14 NKJV(1 Corinthians 2:13-14 NKJV) “These ) “These things we also speak, not in words which things we also speak, not in words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual.spiritual. {14} {14} But the natural man does not But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, them, because they are spiritually discerned.”because they are spiritually discerned.”


Consider each of the trails the Christian will Consider each of the trails the Christian will endure: "Hard pressed on every side", endure: "Hard pressed on every side", "perplexed", "persecuted", "struck down". "perplexed", "persecuted", "struck down". What does God do? He will allow us: not to What does God do? He will allow us: not to be "crushed", "not in despair", "not be "crushed", "not in despair", "not forsaken", "not destroyed".forsaken", "not destroyed".


Consider each of the trails the Christian will Consider each of the trails the Christian will endure: "Hard pressed on every side", endure: "Hard pressed on every side", "perplexed", "persecuted", "struck down". "perplexed", "persecuted", "struck down". What does God do? He will allow us: not to What does God do? He will allow us: not to be "crushed", "not in despair", "not be "crushed", "not in despair", "not forsaken", "not destroyed".forsaken", "not destroyed".

Why does God let this happen? So that God Why does God let this happen? So that God may be glorified! may be glorified! (10-12)(10-12)


When we suffer there is the best time to When we suffer there is the best time to show what Jesus means to us. show what Jesus means to us. (1 Pet 2:11-13)(1 Pet 2:11-13)


(1 Peter 2:11-13 NKJV)(1 Peter 2:11-13 NKJV) “Beloved, I beg “Beloved, I beg you you as as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul,which war against the soul, {12} {12} having your having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your your good works which they observe, glorify God good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.in the day of visitation. {13} {13} Therefore submit Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme,”Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme,”


Do you really want to glorify God?Do you really want to glorify God?

The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the The Resurrection of Jesus Causes us to see the Unseen. (V13-18)Unseen. (V13-18)

(2 Corinthians 4:13-18 NKJV)(2 Corinthians 4:13-18 NKJV) “And “And since we have the same spirit of faith, since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak,therefore speak, {14} {14} knowing that He who knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present up with Jesus, and will present us us with you.with you.


{15} {15} For all things For all things are are for your sakes, that grace, for your sakes, that grace, having spread through the many, may cause having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God. {16} {16} Therefore we do not lose heart. Even Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward inward man man is being renewed day by day.is being renewed day by day. {17} {17} For our light affliction, which is but for a For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and and eternal weight of glory,eternal weight of glory,


{18} {18} while we do not look at the things while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen not seen. For the things which are seen are are temporary, but the things which are not temporary, but the things which are not seen seen are are eternal.”eternal.”


Why can we have confidence in eternal Why can we have confidence in eternal life?life?


Why can we have confidence in eternal Why can we have confidence in eternal life?life?

God demonstrated His power in the God demonstrated His power in the resurrection of Jesus. resurrection of Jesus. (Rom 1:3-4)(Rom 1:3-4)


(Romans 1:3-4 NKJV)(Romans 1:3-4 NKJV) “concerning His “concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh,the seed of David according to the flesh, {4} {4} and and declared declared to be to be the Son of God with the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.”by the resurrection from the dead.”


This powerful evidence can produce faith in This powerful evidence can produce faith in any who will honestly hear.any who will honestly hear.


This powerful evidence can produce faith in This powerful evidence can produce faith in any who will honestly hear.any who will honestly hear.

What happens when we really believe?What happens when we really believe?


We see the unseen. We see the unseen. (Heb 11:27)(Heb 11:27)


(Hebrews 11:27 NKJV)(Hebrews 11:27 NKJV) “By faith he “By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.”invisible.”


We are thankful (v15)We are thankful (v15)


We are thankful (v15)We are thankful (v15) How does the mind of faith work? (V16-18)How does the mind of faith work? (V16-18)


We are thankful (v15)We are thankful (v15) How does the mind of faith work? (V16-18)How does the mind of faith work? (V16-18) What do you see?What do you see?


In what are you “being renewed?”In what are you “being renewed?”


In what are you “being renewed?”In what are you “being renewed?” God has made powerful provisions that we God has made powerful provisions that we

"do not lose heart""do not lose heart"

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