Part 1 of Rightly Dividing The Word.

By: Pastor Larry Smith


THE WORD OF GOD

Part 1

(Authority of the Word)

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Scriptures: Special Points Presented:
John 17:17 Word is truth
John 4:23-24 Must worship in spirit and truth. You Must have both to be a true worshipper.
John John 1:1,14 Jesus is the living Word.
John 12:48 Word will judge us in the last day.
Rev. 20:12-15 Two books (one, book of files; other is 66 books of the Bible) that will judge us in the last day.
Our works will be judged by the word.
2 Tim. 3:12-16 Verse 14 - - things thou has learned. -- What things? -- Things taught by Paul.
We must obey what the Apostles taught. Verse 16 – Word is inspired of God;
profitable for Doctrine, Reproof, Correction, and Instruction.
2 Peter 1:20-21 No Private interpretation of scripture. Men wrote as moved by the Holy Ghost
2 Peter 3:15-18 It is Possible to wrestle with scriptures to own destruction. Example ( Dark Ages) Rev. 22:18-20 Can’t add nor take away from the word.
2 Tim.2:15 Word must be rightly divided.

The Gospel
(What is Believing?)

John 3:1-21 - Verses 3-8 - - A Person must be born again of water and of spirit in order to be saved.
John 7:38-39 - Must believe on Jesus as the scripture say.
Rom.10:8-18 - Must hear the word preached by a man sent by God.
Rom. 1:16 - Gospel is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes it. Believes what? The Gospel.
John 17: 20 – Jesus Prayed for those that would believe on him by the words of the apostles.
Mark 1:15 – Believe what? The Gospels. – Not just believe Jesus exited.
2 Cor. 4:1-5,10 – If the Gospel is hid to you, you are lost. What Gospel?- The one that Paul Preached, because he said our gospel.

Ephe.1:13 – Church at Ephesus was saved after they had heard the word of truth, the gospel, and had believed it . -Must preach the gospel so we won’t be chargeable unto men. Verse 13—They received and believed the word.
1Thes.2: 9-16 - Verse 16- They were forbidden to speak to gentiles about the gospel. Why? Because one must hear the gospel
- which the apostles preached in order to be saved.
2Thes. 1: 7-10 – Lord will appear from heaven in flaming fire taking vengeance on them that don’t obey the gospel. Verse 10 – Paul said, “ Because our testimony was believed, “ Lets us know he was speaking of the gospel he preached.

Part 2 of Rightly dividing The Word. THE WORD OF GOD Part 2  ( What is the Gospel ) Special Points Presented:  (I Cor. 15:34/John3:16 Scriptures:)    Matt. 28:18-10 -All power is given me, -He Spoke briefly, not emphasizing whom the titles represented. –Name is singular, not names. -He taught us to observe all things he had commanded. Luke 24: 44-53 -He opened their understanding so that they could understand the scriptures. -Remission and sins should be preached in his name beginning at Jerusalem. -Will have to go -Acts to see how it was preached. Acts 1:4-8,15 -Receive power after the Holy Ghost is come upon you. – Verse 15- tells the number people -waiting for the promise of the Holy Ghost. Acts 2: 1-21 -Received the Holy Ghost—Spoke in tongues as the Spirit gave utterance.  -Not just the 12—because they are speaking 17 different languages.— -Verses 17-21 -is a quotation from the prophet Joel. Acts 2:37-42 -He Commanded them to be baptized in Jesus Name for the remission of sins ( Remember -Luke 24:47). The Promise is to everyone God calls. Why? Must be Born of the Spirit. -They that gladly received His word were baptized. – They continued in the apostles doctrine. 1Peter 3:20-21 -Baptism in Jesus name was the birth of the water. –Baptism doth now save us—Removes sin from one’s conscience. Acts 22:16 - The conversion of Paul – be baptized and wash away thy sins calling on the name of the Lord (Paul was saved by the same thing Peter preached). Acts 9: 5,17-18 - Further tells us about the conversion of Paul -- He received the Holy Ghost as well as being - Baptized to wash away his sins. Acts. 4:10-12 - Must be in Jesus Name. Col. 3:17 - Do all in the Name – This includes Baptism. Col. 2: 8-12 - New Testament circumcision is baptism in Jesus Name for remission of sin. Acts 8: 5-24 - Healed , joy, demons cast out, yet did not have the Holy Ghost. - Baptized how? In the name of Jesus Christ.—They received the Holy Ghost. - Simon offered money for that power, so there have been something outward and miraculous - that happened. Acts 10: 1-6,33,43-48 - This devout man, feared God, gave alms, prayed always and yet he wasn’t saved. - Get Peter he will tell you what you ought to do. Why? Because we must hear it from a - man sent from God. Verse 33- - We want to hear all things commanded you of God. - Verses 43-48- - Received Holy Ghost ,spoke in tongues, and were commanded to be - baptized in the name of the Lord. Acts16:30-34 - Told jailer to believe on the Lord (What is Believing? Believing the Gospel preached by a - sent of God.) - He preached unto him the Word of the Lord.  He baptized them the same hour of the night. Acts 18 : 24-28 - Apollos knew only the baptism of John ,but he accepted the rest of the truth when it was presented. Acts 19: 1-6 - They had believed on the Lord and had been baptized in water. Paul baptized them - In Jesus name and received the Holy Ghost and Spoke with tongues (birth of water and Spirit). Check out the "The Institute for Creation Theory" bible study site? JUST CLICK ON THE Flipping Bible! THE WORD OF GOD Part 3 (The Importance of the Word) Scriptures: Special Points Presented:   1Tim. 4: 1-4 - Preach the word. 1Tim. 1:3 -( Paul is the writer) No other doctrine, from what? (From the one the Apostles taught.) 1Tim. 4:13-16 - Doctrine will save you and those that hear you. 2Tim. 2:24-26 - It’s possible to oppose one’s self. -If you do not know the truth you are in the snare of the devil. 2Tim 3: 1-7 - Having a form but denying the power. 2Tim 3:10 - My Doctrine- Whose Doctrine? – Paul’s Doctine. *James 1:21-23 - Must be a doer of the word. *Matt. 7:13-24 - Beware of false prophets *Matt. 16: 18-19 - Build your church upon the rock.-What ever Peter binds on earth is bound in heaven. 1Peter 1:22-25 - Purified souls in obeying the truth. 1Peter 2:6-8 - The Gospel is our foundation that we should build upon. Ephesians 2:18-22 - The foundation of the Apostles and Prophets. Why them? Because they the ones who preached the word.  We must obey what they preached in order to build on Jesus. *John 17:17-18 - Jesus prayed for them that would believe on Him according to the apostles words. *Gal. 1:6-12 - Must obey what the apostles preached or we are accursed. *1Peter 4:17-18 - If the righteous are scarcely saved, then where are the sinners going to appear? - Notice how he mentions not obeying the gospel and being a sinner together. 2Thes. 1:7-10 - This is the answer to 1Peter 4:17. 2John 9-11 - Must abide in the doctrine of Christ in order to have God. 1John 4:6 - The Apostles are of God, he that is of God heareth them. This is how one knows truth from error. - 2 Peter 3:2 Proves the words we and us refers to the Apostles, when they are writing. Jude3 - Common Salvation – all had the same message. - Once delivered –What the apostles preached. Matt. 23:15 - Proselyte—When a person who has been converted to false doctrine, but will not open up to truth. Rom. 1:16 - Gospel- Power of God unto salvation to those who believe it. Rom. 1:20 - Godhead is without excuse. Rom. 6:17-18 - These were sinners—saved and freed from sin when they obeyed the gospel. Rom. 16:17-18 - Paul said, “Stablish ( establish) you according to my gospel.” *Cor. 4:1-5 - If the gospel Paul preached is hid from you you are lost. *Cor. 11:10-15 - False Prophets have become ministers of light. Ephe.4: 14-15 - Don’t be carried away by every wind of doctrine. Col. 1:22-23 - Continue in the faith and gospel of which Paul ministered. Col. 2:8-9 - Beware of philosophy and traditions of men ( example- It does not matter what you believe - just as long as you are sincere). If there is no scripture to back it up, don’t follow it.. *2Thes.2:9-15 - Must have a love for the truth, or God will send a delusion and you will believe a lie and be damned. He does this only after a person has seen and understands the truth , but refuses to obey it. Some go as far as to twist the scripture to fit their life style, this a quick way to fall into deception.   OUR INFORMATION WAS BORRWED FROM ,THE BIBLE,TRACTS AND BOOKS FROM WORD AFLAME PRESS & THE UPCI PUBLISHING COMPANY.