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Recap of January 30, 2011 (Ephesians 6:5-6)
1. In Ephesians 6:5-9 Paul dealt with what the control of the Holy Spirit would look like in those who worked under the authority of others (as in slaves of his day); and in those who were in authority over others (as in masters of his day). As observed by Dr. Alfred Martin: “The principles apply to any kind of employees and employers.”
2. The New Testament approach to slavery and other social ills of that day are instructive for us today in our response to social/cultural issues. Dr. Wm. Erdman says: “It is instructive to note how Christianity dealt with slavery, the most iniquitous institution of man. In the days of Paul it was universally accepted and approved by the most advanced civilization of the world. Furthermore, it was attended by abuses and abominations too revolting to detail. However, Christ and His followers attempted no political or social revolution; they led no armed revolt; they did not encourage disloyalty or lawlessness. What they did was to undermine the institution of slavery by advocating the principles of Christ. The gospel proved to be a proclamation of emancipation. Slavery must ultimately disappear when men accept the doctrines of human equality and spiritual brotherhood and the Lordship of Christ.” Dr. Warren Wiersbe concurs: “Nowhere in the New Testament is slavery per se attacked or condemned, although the overall thrust of the Gospel is against it. Paul’s ministry was not to overthrow the Roman government or any of its institutions, but to preach the Gospel and win the lost to Christ.”
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
The Christian Home, Part 9
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Recap of the sermon from January 23, 2011
Ephesians 6:1-4
Ten Positive Parenting Skills (from: How to Love With Them Since You Can’t Live Without Them by Roger & Becky Tirabassi)
1. Model your faith – teach your children to have a loving relationship with God (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)
2. Pray regularly for your children.
3. Treat your children with respect, speak to them in the way you wish to be spoken to.
4. Teach your children to give.
5. Whenever possible attend a church that has an excellent children’s program (good doctrine, good role models).
6. Say or do the things that you want your children to say or do.
7. Apologize to your children when it is appropriate.
8. Don’t say no unless you have to. Don’t be constantly negative. Be creative, find something to say “yes” to.
9. Be loving toward your spouse in front of your children.
10. As your children get older, discuss and evaluate with them curfews, discipline measures, expectations and finances. The goal is to help them develop disciplines and habits that will positively affect their futures.
Recap of the sermon from January 23, 2011
Ephesians 6:1-4
Ten Positive Parenting Skills (from: How to Love With Them Since You Can’t Live Without Them by Roger & Becky Tirabassi)
1. Model your faith – teach your children to have a loving relationship with God (Deuteronomy 6:4-9)
2. Pray regularly for your children.
3. Treat your children with respect, speak to them in the way you wish to be spoken to.
4. Teach your children to give.
5. Whenever possible attend a church that has an excellent children’s program (good doctrine, good role models).
6. Say or do the things that you want your children to say or do.
7. Apologize to your children when it is appropriate.
8. Don’t say no unless you have to. Don’t be constantly negative. Be creative, find something to say “yes” to.
9. Be loving toward your spouse in front of your children.
10. As your children get older, discuss and evaluate with them curfews, discipline measures, expectations and finances. The goal is to help them develop disciplines and habits that will positively affect their futures.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
The Christian Home, Part 8
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Recap of the January 16th sermon from Ephesians 6:1-4:
1. Paul instructs Christian parents to provide for their children’s physical and spiritual needs. We do this by “training” (“education by discipline,” this is corrective) and by “instruction” (“education by instruction,” this is preventive).
2. “…, since children, and especially young children, can scarcely be expected to have the sophistication necessary for recognizing the long-range benefits of present obedience, it is up to loving parents to ensure that their children learn obedience early. This is not an easy task, but its neglect is a terrible disservice to a child and will reap misery upon him or her in future years.” (Richard J. Erickson)
3. Principles of discipline:
-the Bible warns against passive parenting (Proverbs 13:24; 19:18; 22:15; 23:13,14; 29:15,17)
- discipline involves: training & guidance; and correction (verbal and physical, i.e. spanking)
-the limits of discipline: it should not be harsh or inconsistent
-our example in discipline is God the Father (Hebrews 12:5-11)
-the benefits of discipline are, generally speaking, that disciplining our children when they are young will produce a disciplined, godly life when they are adults.
-the goal of discipline: we discipline our children to shape their will, counter their sin nature, to save them from death, and to lead them to Christ.
Recap of the January 16th sermon from Ephesians 6:1-4:
1. Paul instructs Christian parents to provide for their children’s physical and spiritual needs. We do this by “training” (“education by discipline,” this is corrective) and by “instruction” (“education by instruction,” this is preventive).
2. “…, since children, and especially young children, can scarcely be expected to have the sophistication necessary for recognizing the long-range benefits of present obedience, it is up to loving parents to ensure that their children learn obedience early. This is not an easy task, but its neglect is a terrible disservice to a child and will reap misery upon him or her in future years.” (Richard J. Erickson)
3. Principles of discipline:
-the Bible warns against passive parenting (Proverbs 13:24; 19:18; 22:15; 23:13,14; 29:15,17)
- discipline involves: training & guidance; and correction (verbal and physical, i.e. spanking)
-the limits of discipline: it should not be harsh or inconsistent
-our example in discipline is God the Father (Hebrews 12:5-11)
-the benefits of discipline are, generally speaking, that disciplining our children when they are young will produce a disciplined, godly life when they are adults.
-the goal of discipline: we discipline our children to shape their will, counter their sin nature, to save them from death, and to lead them to Christ.
Friday, January 14, 2011
The Christian Home Part 7
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Recap of the January 9 sermon entitled The Christian Home, Part 7: (Ephesians 6:1-4)
1. “By profession I am a soldier and take pride in that fact, but I am prouder to be a father.” (Gen. Douglas MacArthur)
2. In Ephesians 6:1-3, Paul expresses the duty of children in the home. Children submit by obeying their parents, that is, listening to their advice, understanding that their parents by virtue of age and experience have more knowledge and wisdom. This is both pleasing to the Lord and the right course of action in God’s order of things.
3. Obedience carries with it the general promise of a long and fruitful life. One writer says it this way: “This states a general principle that obedience fosters self-discipline, which in turn brings stability and longevity in one’s life. (Stated conversely it is improbable that an undisciplined person will live a long life …” Warren Wiersbe explains it this way: “…when children obey their parents in the Lord, they will escape a good deal of sin and danger and thus avoid the things that could threaten or shorten their lives.”
4. In the Bible study book, Growing in the Family: Eight Vital Relationships for the Growing Christian, the following principles are enumerated to pre-adults: Parents are priceless, they deserve your honor; parents are chosen by God; parent are human, they are not perfect, they make mistakes; and parents are to be obeyed.
Recap of the January 9 sermon entitled The Christian Home, Part 7: (Ephesians 6:1-4)
1. “By profession I am a soldier and take pride in that fact, but I am prouder to be a father.” (Gen. Douglas MacArthur)
2. In Ephesians 6:1-3, Paul expresses the duty of children in the home. Children submit by obeying their parents, that is, listening to their advice, understanding that their parents by virtue of age and experience have more knowledge and wisdom. This is both pleasing to the Lord and the right course of action in God’s order of things.
3. Obedience carries with it the general promise of a long and fruitful life. One writer says it this way: “This states a general principle that obedience fosters self-discipline, which in turn brings stability and longevity in one’s life. (Stated conversely it is improbable that an undisciplined person will live a long life …” Warren Wiersbe explains it this way: “…when children obey their parents in the Lord, they will escape a good deal of sin and danger and thus avoid the things that could threaten or shorten their lives.”
4. In the Bible study book, Growing in the Family: Eight Vital Relationships for the Growing Christian, the following principles are enumerated to pre-adults: Parents are priceless, they deserve your honor; parents are chosen by God; parent are human, they are not perfect, they make mistakes; and parents are to be obeyed.
Monday, January 03, 2011
The Christian Home, Part 6
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Recap of the sermon from January 2nd, 2011: (Ephesians 5:33)
1. In Colossians 3:19 (the parallel passage to Ephesians 5:25-33) Paul instructs Christian husbands to love their wives and not be harsh with them. The word “harsh” means a surly, irritable attitude or to be harsh and unfeeling. It is a constant criticalness, a person who is never satisfied. It can be prompted by a perfectionistic bent, bringing tension home from the job, or unresolved or unrealistic expectations, etc.
2. In the book “How to Live With Them Since You Can’t Live Without Them,” Roger and Becky Tirabassi write that the key to successful relationships is understanding three truths about relationships:
-Every couple is bound to struggle (a struggle sparked by “…differing personalities and needs, our unique idiosyncrasies, not to mention our personal pasts…”) These struggles are also sparked by the fact that we all have a sin nature which tends toward selfishness, a desire to have our own way.
-Every relationship goes through phases (Infatuation, Reality, Adjustment): too many relationships fail at the reality level without making the commitment to make the adjustments necessary to build a strong relationship. At the reality phrase singles are free to seek another relationship, those who are married have a responsibility to get through this phase.
-Current relationship are affected by our past (past issues such as: feeling rejected, being critical, not feeling valued, difficulty in trusting, need to please, fearful, perfectionism, not feeling accepted, feelings of insecurity, poor self-image, excessive spending, among others.
Recap of the sermon from January 2nd, 2011: (Ephesians 5:33)
1. In Colossians 3:19 (the parallel passage to Ephesians 5:25-33) Paul instructs Christian husbands to love their wives and not be harsh with them. The word “harsh” means a surly, irritable attitude or to be harsh and unfeeling. It is a constant criticalness, a person who is never satisfied. It can be prompted by a perfectionistic bent, bringing tension home from the job, or unresolved or unrealistic expectations, etc.
2. In the book “How to Live With Them Since You Can’t Live Without Them,” Roger and Becky Tirabassi write that the key to successful relationships is understanding three truths about relationships:
-Every couple is bound to struggle (a struggle sparked by “…differing personalities and needs, our unique idiosyncrasies, not to mention our personal pasts…”) These struggles are also sparked by the fact that we all have a sin nature which tends toward selfishness, a desire to have our own way.
-Every relationship goes through phases (Infatuation, Reality, Adjustment): too many relationships fail at the reality level without making the commitment to make the adjustments necessary to build a strong relationship. At the reality phrase singles are free to seek another relationship, those who are married have a responsibility to get through this phase.
-Current relationship are affected by our past (past issues such as: feeling rejected, being critical, not feeling valued, difficulty in trusting, need to please, fearful, perfectionism, not feeling accepted, feelings of insecurity, poor self-image, excessive spending, among others.
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