Introduction to the bible presentation

Introduction to the Bible Study

•Most of the Christians, living in Pakistan today, are merely Christians in name only.

•Because they were born into a Christian family.

•BUT the Bible teaches us that we must personally accept the Lord Jesus as our Savior or we are not Christians.

Are you 1. Born Again? 2. 2. Saved?

Bible Study

Fear of the LORD

(Proverbs 9:10 NIV) "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

(Job 28:28 NIV) And he said to man, 'The fear of the Lord--that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.'"

(Psa 111:10 NIV) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

(Prov 1:7 NIV) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

The fear of the LORD(Prov 9:10 NIV) "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,

and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.(Prov 15:33 NIV) The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom,

and humility comes before honor.(Isa 11:2 NIV) The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him-- the Spirit of

wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD--

(Isa 33:6 NIV) He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the LORD is the key to this treasure.

(Micah 6:9 NIV) Listen! The LORD is calling to the city-- and to fear your name is wisdom-- "Heed the rod and the One who appointed it.

So then how can we be sure that we are saved ?

The Bible tells us that we can only be saved if we have a change of mind about who Christ is. This is called “Metanoia” meaning a Change of mind or repentance about who Jesus Christ is. This is a pre-requisite to being saved. Only after God changes our mind about Christ can we be saved.

(2 Peter 3:9 NIV) The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance (Metanoia).

Only GOD can open our eyes….

The lord Jesus Christ is asking his disciples a very important question. By extension He is asking you the same question! (Matthew 16:15 NIV) "But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?“

(Mat 16:16 NIV) Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.“

(Mat 16:17 NIV) Jesus replied, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven.

Jesus warned us John 8:24 (NIV) I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe

that I am the one I claim to be, you will indeed die in your sins.“

Matthew 7:21 (NASB) "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven; but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven.

What is the will of the Father (in this reference) John 5:23 (NASB) in order that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the

Father. He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.

John 5:24 (NASB) "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and

believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.

New birthJohn 3:3 (NASB) Jesus answered and said to him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

Ephesians 2:8 (NASB) For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; The Bible tells us, that we are saved by faith in Jesus Christ. But how do we get this “Saving Faith” to begin with ?

Romans 10:17 (NASB) So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.

Faith

The Word of God

Psalms 119:11 (NIV) I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. King David tells us in Psalms that he has memorized God’s word so that he will not sin against God. A good example for us to follow. Ephesians 6:11 (NASB) Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Here the apostle Paul tells us to put on God’s armour or the Word of God, so we can do battle and be victorious with the Devil and his evil hosts. Ephesians 6:13 (NASB) Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.

Resist the Devil?James 4:7 (NASB) Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Matthew 4:4 (KJV) But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Acts 19:11 (NASB) And God was performing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul, (12) so that handkerchiefs or aprons were even carried from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out. (13) But also some of the Jewish exorcists, who went from place to place, attempted to name over those who had the evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, "I adjure (command) you by Jesus whom Paul preaches." (14) And seven sons of one Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. (15) And the evil spirit answered and said to them, "I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?" (16) And the man, in whom was the evil spirit, leaped on them and subdued all of them and overpowered them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.

Children of GodRomans 8:15 (NIV) For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father." (16) The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children.

Notice evil spirits know a Christian and recognize him or her. They also submit to a Christian because we are the children of the Living God. They do not recognize a person merely because he uses Jesus’s name or quotes Holy Scripture. You first need to be declared a spiritual child of God.

Ready DefensePeter 3:15 (NASB) but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;

Christians are commanded to be ready, with the Word of God in their hearts and minds to explain why they are saved. Are you ready to make a defense for your Christian beliefs ?

Person of Christ John 20:28 (NASB) Thomas answered & said to Him, "My Lord and my God!" John 20:29 Jesus said^ to him, "Because you have seen Me, have you believed? Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed.“

We as Christians, must understand, that we are saved by faith in a unique person, who is Fully Man and Fully God, that person is our risen Lord and Saviour, The Almighty God, Jesus Christ. Otherwise we are dead in our sins. The apostle Thomas recognized Jesus as his Lord and his God. Note Jesus told us that we are more blessed than Thomas, because unlike him, we believe even though we have not seen or touched physically the Risen Christ.

Spiritual Darkness

(Mat 5:16 NASB) "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

(Mat 6:23 NASB) "But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!

(Mat 5:14 NASB) "You (Christians) are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.

The Great Commission

(Mat 28:19 NASB) "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,

(Mat 28:20 NASB) teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age."

So what are our goals in this Bible Study Class

(2 Tim 2:15 NASB) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth.

To be able to answer anyone’s questions about our faith. To be the Light of the world. The greater the Light, the lesser the darkness. To convert the unsaved, so called Christians to “Disciples” To prevent this verse of scripture from applying to us. (1 Tim 4:1 NASB) But

the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons.

To arm the average Christian to answer Cults that knock at his door, such as Jehovah’s Witnesses and others. (Mat 7:15 NASB) "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

Blessings for All