Messianic Prophecies and Fulfillment

If you need a list of Messianic Prophecies and their fulfillment. This is the best I've found. The site is shalach.org. Messianic Prophecies link





 

Messianic Prophecies

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Genesis Prophecies	OT Scripture	NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would be born of the "seed" of a woman.	Genesis 3:15a	Luke 1:34-35
The Messiah would successfully defeat Satan.	Genesis 3:15b	1 John 3:8
The Messiah would suffer when redeeming man to God.	Genesis 3:15c	1 Peter 3:18
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Seth.	Genesis 4:25	Luke 3:23-38
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Shem.	Genesis 9:26	Luke 3:23-36
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Abraham.	Genesis 12:3	Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Isaac.	Genesis 17:19	Luke 3:23-34
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Abraham.	Genesis 18:17-18a	Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would be the redeemer for all nations.	Genesis 18:17-18b	Acts 3:24-26
The Messiah would come form the lineage of Isaac.	Genesis 21:12	Luke 3:23-34
The Messiah would be God's "Sacrificial Lamb".	Genesis 22:8	John 1:29 Romans 8:3-4 1 Corinthians 5:7
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Abraham.	Genesis 22:18a	Galatians 3:16
The Messiah would be the redeemer for all nations.	Genesis 22:18b	Galatians 3:14
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Isaac.	Genesis 26:4	Luke 3:23-34
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Jacob.	Genesis 28:14a	Luke 3:23-34
The Messiah would be the redeemer for all nations.	Genesis 28:14b	Galatians 3:26-29
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Judah.	Genesis 49:10a	Luke 3:23-33
The Messiah would gather all people before Him.	Genesis 49:10b	Luke 12:1 Mark 1:45
The Messiah would be the "vine" of all living.	Genesis 49:11	John 15:1-5
Exodus Prophecies:	OT Scripture	NT Fulfillment
The Messiah's bones would not be broken during crucifixion.	Exodus 12:46	John 19:32-33
Numbers Prophecies:	OT Scripture	NT Fulfillment
The Messiah's bones would not be broken during crucifixion.	Numbers 9:12	John 19:32-33
The Messiah would be God's "Star."	Numbers 24:17	Revelation 22:16
Deuteronomy Prophecies:	OT Scripture	NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would be a Prophet as man.	Deut. 18:15	Matthew 21:11
The Messiah would be a Prophet as man.	Deut. 18:18a	Matthew 21:11
The Messiah would speak God's "Will and Word."	Deut. 18:18b	John 12:49
The Messiah would become a curse for the redemption of man.	Deut. 21:23	Galatians 3:13
The Messiah would be worshiped by Angels and men at His birth.	Deut. 32:43	Luke 2:13-14
Ruth Prophecies:	OT Scripture	NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Boaz & Ruth.	Ruth 4:12-17	Luke 3:23-32
1st. Samuel Prophecies:	OT Scripture	NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would be exalted by God with power and glory.	1 Samuel 2:10	Matthew 28:18 1 Peter 3:22
2nd. Samuel Prophecies:	OT Scripture	NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.	2 Samuel 7:12-13	Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would be the Son of God.	2 Samuel 7:13-14	Matthew 3:16-17
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.	2 Samuel 7:16	Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would come for all people.	2 Samuel 22:50	Romans 15:8-9
The Messiah would be the "Spiritual Rock."	2 Samuel 23:2-4a	1 Corinthians 10:4
The Messiah would be like the "Light of the Morning."	2 Samuel 23:2-4b	Revelation 22:16
1st. Chronicles Prophecies:	OT Scripture	NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Judah.	1 Chronicles 5:2	Luke 3:23-33
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.	1 Chr. 17:11-12a	Luke 3:23-31
The Messiah's kingdom would be eternal.	1 Chr. 17:11-12b	Luke 1:32-33
The Messiah would be the Son of God.	1 Chr. 17:13-14	Matthew 3:16-17 John 12:28-30
Job Prophecies:	OT Scripture	NT Fulfillment
Yeshua would stand at the latter day upon earth.	Job 19:25-27	John 5:24-29
Psalm Prophecies	OT Scripture	NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would also be rejected by Gentiles.	Psalm 2:1	Acts 4:25-28
Political/religious leaders would conspire against the Messiah.	Psalm 2:2	Matthew 26:3-4 Mark 3:6
The Messiah would be King of the Jews.	Psalm 2:6	John 12:12-13 John 18:32
The Messiah would be the Son of God.	Psalm 2:7a	Luke 1:31-35 Matthew 3:16-17 Hebrews 1:5-6
The Messiah would reveal that He was the Son of God.	Psalm 2:7b	John 9:35-37
The Messiah would be raised from the dead and be crowned King.	Psalm 2:7c	Acts 13:30-33 Romans 1:3-4
The Messiah would ask God for His inheritance.	Psalm 2:8a	John 17:4-24
The Messiah would have complete authority over all things.	Psalm 2:8b	Matthew 28:18 Hebrews 1:1-2
The Messiah would not acknowledge those who did not believe in Him.	Psalm 2:12	John 3:36
Infants would give praise to the Messiah.	Psalm 8:2	Matthew 21:15-16
The Messiah would have complete authority over all things.	Psalm 8:6	Matthew 28:18
The Messiah would be resurrected.	Psalm 16:8-10a	Matthew 28:6 Acts 2:25-32
The Messiah's body would not see corruption (natural decay).	Psalm 16:8-10b	Acts 13:35-37
The Messiah would be glorified into the presence of God.	Psalm 16:11	Acts 2:25-33
The Messiah would come for all people.	Psalm 18:49	Ephesians 3:4-6
The Messiah would cry out to God.	Psalm 22:1a	Matthew 27:46
The Messiah would be forsaken by God at His crucifixion.	Psalm 22:1b	Mark 15:34
The Messiah would pray without ceasing before His death.	Psalm 22:2	Matthew 26:38-39
The Messiah would be despised and rejected by His own.	Psalm 22:6	Luke 23:21-23
The Messiah would be made a mockery.	Psalm 22:7	Matthew 27:39
Unbelievers would say to the Messiah, "He trusted in God, let Him now deliver Him."	Psalm 22:8	Matthew 27:41-43
The Messiah would know His Father from childhood.	Psalm 22:9	Luke 2:40
The Messiah would be called by God while in the womb.	Psalm 22:10	Luke 1:30-33
The Messiah would be abandoned by His disciples.	Psalm 22:11	Mark 14:50
The Messiah would be encompassed by evil spirits.	Psalm 22:12-13	Colossians 2:15
The Messiah's body would emit blood & water.	Psalm 22:14a	John 19:34
The Messiah would be crucified.	Psalm 22:14b	Matthew 27:35
The Messiah would thirst while dying.	Psalm 22:15a	John 19:28
The Messiah would thirst just prior to His death.	Psalm 22:15b	John 19:30
The Messiah would be observed by Gentiles at His crucifixion.	Psalm 22:16a	Luke 23:36
The Messiah would be observed by Jews at His crucifixion.	Psalm 22:16b	Matthew 27:41-43
Both the Messiah's hands and feet would be pierced.	Psalm 22:16c	Matthew 27:38
The Messiah's bones would not be broken.	Psalm 22:17a	John 19:32-33
The Messiah would be viewed by many during His crucifixion.	Psalm 22:17b	Luke 23:35
The Messiah's garments would be parted among the soldiers.	Psalm 22:18a	John 19:23-24
The soldiers would cast lots for the Messiah's clothes.	Psalm 22:18b	John 19:23-24
The Messiah's atonement would enable believers to receive salvation.	Psalm 22:22	Hebrews 2:10-12 Matthew 12:50 John 20:14
The Messiah's enemies would stumble and fall.	Psalm 27:2	John 18:3-6
The Messiah would be accused by false witnesses.	Psalm 27:12	Matthew 26:59-61
The Messiah would cry out to God "Into thy hands I commend my spirit."	Psalm 31:5	Luke 23:46
There would be many attempts to kill the Messiah.	Psalm 31:13	Matthew 27:1
The Messiah would have no bones broken.	Psalm 34:20	John 19:32-33
The Messiah would be accused by many false witnesses.	Psalm 35:11	Mark 14:55-59
The Messiah would be hated without cause.	Psalm 35:19	John 18:19-23 John 15:24-25
The Messiah would be silent as a lamb before His accusers.	Psalm 38:13-14	Matthew 26:62-63
The Messiah would be God's sacrificial lamb for redemption of all mankind.	Psalm 40:6-8a	Hebrews 10:10-13
The Messiah would reveal that the Hebrew scriptures were written of Him.	Psalm 40:6-8b	Luke 24:44 John 5:39-40
The Messiah would do God's (His Father) will.	Psalm 40:7-8	John 5:30
The Messiah would not conceal His mission from believing people.	Psalm 40:9-10	Luke 4:16-21
The Messiah would be betrayed by one of His own disciples.	Psalm 41:9	Mark 14:17-18
The Messiah would communicate a message of mercy.	Psalm 45:2	Luke 4:22
The Messiah's throne would be eternal.	Psalm 45:6-7a	Luke 1:31-33 Hebrews 1:8-9
The Messiah would be God.	Psalm 45:6-7b	Hebrews 1:8-9
The Messiah would act with righteousness.	Psalm 45:6-7c	John 5:30
The Messiah would be betrayed by one of His own disciples.	Psalm 55:12-14	Luke 22:47-48
The Messiah would ascend back into heaven.	Psalm 68:18a	Luke 24:51 Ephesians 4:8
The Messiah would give good gifts unto believing men.	Psalm 68:18b	Matthew 10:1 Ephesians 4:7-11
The Messiah would be hated and rejected without cause.	Psalm 69:4	Luke 23:13-22 John 15:24-25
The Messiah would be condemned for God's sake.	Psalm 69:7	Mat. 26:65-67
The Messiah would be rejected by the Jews.	Psalm 69:8a	John 1:11
The Messiah's very own brothers would reject Him.	Psalm 69:8b	John 7:3-5
The Messiah would become angry due to unethical practices by the Jews in the temple.	Psalm 69:9a	John 2:13-17
The Messiah would be condemned for God's sake.	Psalm 69:9b	Romans 15:3
The Messiah's heart would be broken.	Psalm 69:20a	John 19:34
The Messiah's disciples would abandon Him just prior to His death.	Psalm 69:20b	Mark 14:33-41
The Messiah would be offered gall mingled with vinegar while dying.	Psalm 69:21a	Matthew 27:34
The Messiah would thirst while dying.	Psalm 69:21b	John 19:28
The potters field would be uninhabited (Field of Blood).	Psalm 69:25	Acts 1:16-20
The Messiah would teach in parables.	Psalm 78:2	Mat.13:34-35
The Messiah would be exalted to the right hand of God.	Psalm 80:17	Acts 5:31
The Messiah would come form the lineage of David.	Psalm 89:3-4	Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would call God His Father.	Psalm 89:26	Matthew 11:27
The Messiah would be God's only "begotten" Son.	Psalm 89:27	Mark 16:6 Colossians 1:18 Revelation 1:5
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.	Psalm 89:29	Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.	Psalm 89:35-36	Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would be eternal.	Psalm 102:25-27a	Revelation 1:8 Hebrews 1:10-12
The Messiah would be the creator of all things.	Psalm 102:25-27b	John 1:3 Ephesians 3:9 Hebrews 1:10-12
The Messiah would calm the stormy sea.	Psalm 107:28-29	Matthew 8:24-26
The Messiah would be accused by many false witnesses.	Psalm 109:2	John 18:29-30
The Messiah would offer up prayer for His enemies.	Psalm 109:4	Luke 23:34
The Messiah's betrayer (Judas) would have a short life.	Psalm 109:8a	Acts 1:16-18 John 17:12
The Messiah's betrayer would be replaced by another.	Psalm 109:8b	Acts 1:20-26
The Messiah would be mocked by many.	Psalm 109:25	Mark 15:29-30
The Messiah would be Lord and King.	Psalm 110:1a	Mat. 22:41-45
The Messiah would be exalted to the right hand of God.	Psalm 110:1b	Mark 16:19 Mat. 22:41-46
The Messiah would be a Priest after the order of Melchisedec.	Psalm 110:4	Hebrews 6:17-20
The Messiah would be exalted to the right hand of God.	Psalm 110:5	1 Peter 3:21-22
The Messiah would be the "Stone" rejected by the builders (Jews).	Psalm 118:22	Mat.21:42-43
The Messiah would come in the name of the Lord.	Psalm 118:26	Matthew 21:9
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.	Psalm 132:11	Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David.	Psalm 132:17	Matthew 1:1 Luke 1:68-70
Proverb Prophecies:	OT Scripture	NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would be from everlasting to everlasting.	Proverbs 8:22-23	John 17:5
The Messiah would ascend and descend to and from heaven.	Proverbs 30:4a	John 3:13 John 6:38 Mark 16:19
God would have a "begotten" Son.	Proverbs 30:4b	Matthew 3:16-17

 

From <http://www.shalach.org/PropheciesTable/prophecieslst1.htm>

Jude—Daily Bible Study

Jude—daily Bible study


 




 

I'm experimenting on doing a daily Bible study based on a chapter in the Bible. I'm thinking that there is too much for us to learn in every chapter, but I still wanted to try.


 

Read Jude


 

Definitions

B1 False teacher--one who does not teach the whole New Testament in its plain, normal sense.

C1 They do this

D1 By redefining words

D2 Not looking at context

D3 Not take the plain, normal sense

D4 Run verses that seem similar together

D5 Eisegesis

D6 Start their interpretation from a theological view point rather than the Bible itself

D7 Have false revelations whether from dreams, spirit guides, or God himself (supposedly)

C2 We reveal them

D1 By knowing the Scriptures

D2 By reading and studying the Scriptures (not a commentary or someone's sermon/teaching)

D3 By reading the context

D4 By reading the words in their plain, normal sense

D5 By considering the historical, societal traditions and situations

D6 By understanding the passage and teaching starting from the Scriptures rather than a theological view point

D7 By comparing Scripture with Scripture

B2 Common salvation--this is the Gospel as taught by Jesus and His apostles (NeedGod)

B3 Sodom and Gomorrah--two cities in ancient times (in the life time of Abraham) who truly broke every one of the Ten Commandments frequently. They were all just about as wicked as one can be. There was not just one sin they were guilty of. They were sinners like all people, but they were about as evil as possible.

B4 The way of Cain. "...not as Cain who was of the wicked one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his works were evil and his brother's righteous." (1 John 3:12, NKJV)

B5 Error of Balaam. Numbers 22:1-24 and 2 Peter 2:15

B6 Love Feast was the meal of the Christians together before they remembered the Lord's Supper and the work of Jesus on the cross. It would be similar to our fellowship meals of today.

B7 Praying in the Holy Spirit

C1 We can pray in the Holy Spirit

D1 Praying in the Holy Spirit would be asking for proper things, with sincerity, putting God's will first, others second, yourself third, and asking forgiveness.

D2 Some examples

E1 "In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors. And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. "But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." (Matthew 6:9-15, NKJV)

E2 "He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will." (Matthew 26:39, EMTV)

E3 John 17

E4 "And Solomon said: "You have shown great mercy to Your servant David my father, because he walked before You in truth, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with You; You have continued this great kindness for him, and You have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. "Now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king instead of my father David, but I am a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in. "And Your servant is in the midst of Your people whom You have chosen, a great people, too numerous to be numbered or counted. "Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?" The speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing." (1 Kings 3:6-10, NKJV)

C2 We can pray in the flesh

D1 Praying in the flesh refers to asking wrong things for ourselves (Example, "My enemy Joe would lose his job." "Please help me to be the richest man in the county"), wrong attitude, for show, saying the same words over and over, praying without thinking, and doubt (as in "well, He won't answer it anyway").

D2 Some examples

E1 "Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk about in long robes, and love greetings in the market places, and the first seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at dinners, who devour widows' houses, and for a show make long prayers. These will receive greater condemnation." (Luke 20:46-47, EMTV))

E2 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. "But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. "And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words." (Matthew 6:5-7, NKJV)

E3 "Do not be rash with your mouth, And let not your heart utter anything hastily before God. For God is in heaven, and you on earth; Therefore let your words be few." (Ecclesiastes 5:2, NKJV)

E4 "Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him? And what profit do we have if we pray to Him?'" (Job 21:15, NKJV)

E5 "You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures." (James 4:3, NKJV)

 

Questions

B1 How does Jude describe himself and the ones to whom he writes?

B2 What are we to contend for? (The Greek word for contend means to be serious and bold to defend the faith. The faith is the religion of Jesus. It has been given one time).

B3 How are false teachers described?

B4 Who are the 5 examples of false teachers?

B5 Why did God destroy some of the Israelites who fled Egypt (in the Exodus).

B6 In Jude 1:8--what are three characteristics of many false teachers?

B7 Jude 1:12--who do these false teachers care about?

B8 Jude 1:14-15--who destroys false teachers, when will this happen, and for what reason did He destroy them?

B9 Jude 1:16-18--what type of speaking do these people use, and what would they be doing in the last days?

B10 Jude 1:24-25--who can keep us in the faith and why does He?

Encouraging the Churches

Encouraging the Churches


 




 

Jesus will build His church


 

A1 Objectives

B1 Identify the audience of various epistles.

B2 Describe the purposes of various epistles.

A2 Scriptures

B1 Ephesians 1:1-14

B2 Ephesians 4:17-24

B3 Titus 1:1-2:10

A3 Notes

B1 Purpose of the Epistles

C1 Depended on local church's needs

D1 Things were going well as in Thessaloníki, so further teaching is given

D2 Things were going poorly in Corinth, so much instruction is given for correction

C2 Depended on individual's needs

D1 An appeal for the converted slave Onesimus (Philemon)

D2 How to be a better pastor as in Timothy and Titus

B2 All the epistles relate to this verse--"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be proficient, thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17, EMTV)

C1 Doctrine

D1 The Greek word for doctrine is

E1 didaskalia

E2 It means teaching, instruction, learning.

D2 The epistles have very important teaching that is needed to know about God and His ways.

D3 The epistles have very important teaching that Jesus, as head of the church, wants us to know.

D4 "Until I come, give attention to public reading, to exhortation, to doctrine " (1 Timothy 4:13, EMTV)

D5 Contrary to what many believe, doctrine is important.

D6 A list of common Christian creeds

D7 Arminian Confession of 1621

D8 Free Will Baptist Treatise

C2 Reproof

D1 The Greek word is

E1 elegchos

E2 It means conviction, proof, evidence, etc.

E3 It has the idea of convincing some one.

E4 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. " (Hebrews 11:1, EMTV)

D2 Doctrine and reproof deal with formal instruction while correction and instruction in righteousness deal with practical issues.

D3 Good apologetics sites (there are answers)

E1 Christian Ministries International

E2 Discernment in the Church If you click on "search" there will be a list of many apologetics sites.

E3 Apologetics Index

E4 Reasonable Faith with William Lane Craig

C3 Correction

D1 The Greek word is epanorthosis

E1 It means to straighten up, correct

E2 It has the idea of what became bend in error was straightened up by the Scriptures

D2 It is only used one time in the Greek New Testament.

C4 Instruction in righteousness

D1 The Greek word is dikaiosune

E1 It means righteousness

E2 It has the idea of conforming to God's will in everything.

D2 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you." (Matthew 6:33, EMTV)

D3 "You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness above Your companions." " (Hebrews 1:9, EMTV)

C5 It is Scripture, not the words of humans that change lives, that tell and show the truth, that convict of evil, and show true doctrine, true proof, true correction, and true instruction in righteousness.

C6 Because of this we must read and study the Scriptures.

C7 It is the only source of 100% truth.

B3 Each epistle in the New Testament contains all the above.

C1 Paul's letters

D1 Church Letters

E1 General--Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians

E2 Prison epistles--Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon

D2 Pastoral--1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus.

C2 General (Catholic) Letters

D1 James

D2 Peter (1 and 2 Peter)

D3 John (1, 2, and 3 John)

D4 Jude

B4 The epistle to the Ephesians is divided into 2 main sections

C1 Doctrine--Chapters 1-3

C2 Practical--Chapters 4-6

A3 Questions

B1 Ephesians 1:1--who wrote Ephesians? (Paul)

B2 Ephesians 1:1--who is the "real" author? (The Holy Spirit)

B3 Ephesians 1:1--who did Paul write to? (The Christians in Ephesus)

B4 Can this letter be applicable to Christians today or does God change with society? (Malachi 3:6)

B5 Ephesians 1:1--How are the Christians described? (Faithful). What does this mean? What are we to be faithful to? Are we faithful?

B6 Ephesians 1:3-16--Does this deal with doctrine, reproof, correction, or instruction in righteousness? (Doctrine)

B7 Ephesians 1:2--Is God good or not good? (Good) What does He give His people? (Grace and peace) What is grace? What is peace?

I thought the world is evil; how can we have peace?

B8 Ephesians 1:3--What has God blessed us with? (All spiritual blessings). What are spiritual blessings? What is the meaning of the heavenlies? (Heavenly blessings versus earthly blessings. Some Christians do not have every earthly blessing). What are some earthly blessings? What are some heavenly blessings? (See Ephesians 1:2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14)

B9 Ephesians1:3-16--What is the greatest blessing that God has given us? (Jesus, salvation, the Holy Spirit, etc.)

B10 Ephesians 4:17-24--Does this section deal with doctrine, reproof, correction, or instruction in righteousness? (All but mainly practical living). Is there any doctrine taught, or reproof, etc.?

C1 Doctrinal

D1 Ephesians 4:18--What is the description of unregenerate humans?

D2 Ephesians 4:24

E1 What is put on? (The new man) What is the "new man?" (It is the new creation, the rebirth, the spiritual birth, the being born again).

E2 What 3 things is the new man described as? ("...created in the likeness of God, in true righteousness and holiness." Read Galatians 5:22-23).

C2 Reproof--Ephesians 4:22--What is it that we should have put off? (The old man). What is the old man? (The old sinful nature of humans with its thoughts, desires, words, and deeds. Read Galatians 5:17-21).

C3 Correction--Ephesians 4:21--How does this verse challenge us? (Have we heard and been instructed by God)?

C4 Instruction in righteousness--Ephesians 4:17-18--How are we no longer to walk?

D1 "...in the vanity of their mind"). What does this mean? (They are deceived. They may think that they are good and have the solutions to the world's problems, as in, "If only people lived like I do, all would be well."

D2 Darkened minds. What does this mean?

E1 "They do not know nor understand; For He has shut their eyes, so that they cannot see, And their hearts, so that they cannot understand. And no one considers in his heart, Nor is there knowledge nor understanding to say, "I have burned half of it in the fire, Yes, I have also baked bread on its coals; I have roasted meat and eaten it; And shall I make the rest of it an abomination? Shall I fall down before a block of wood?" He feeds on ashes; A deceived heart has turned him aside; And he cannot deliver his soul, Nor say, "Is there not a lie in my right hand?" Isaiah 44:18-20.

E2 "...to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the authority of Satan to God, in order for them to receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.' Acts 26:18

D3 Estranged from the life of God. What does this mean?

E1 "Because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not submit to the law of God, nor indeed can it." Romans 8:7

E2 "And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled." Colossians 1:21

D4 Ignorance in them. What does this mean? (Consider 1 Peter 1:14 and 1 Peter 2:15) Where does this ignorance come from?

D5 What does "hardness of heart" mean? (Stubborn) (Some translations use the word "blindness" but the word is best translated hardness).

D6 What is the under lying problem causing all this trouble (Hardness of heart).

B11 Ephesians 4:21--Where/who is the source of truth? (Jesus) How do we know and have this truth? (Salvation and then read/study the Bible). What do most people not do these things?

B12 Titus 1:1-2:10

C1 Titus 1:1--How does Paul describe himself? (Bond servant) What are our choices in whom we serve? Who do we serve?

C2 Titus 1:1--What is the standard is Paul's servanthood? (Faith of God's elect (the religion taught by the Lord Jesus) and acknowledgment of God's truth (submission to God's truth).

C3 Titus 1:5--What are the things that are lacking? (Organization of the church with its leaders and teaching of the Christian faith).

C4 Titus 1:7-9--What are the qualifications of the bishop/elder/pastor/overseer/minister? Are these qualifications still in force today? (Yes) (Reference 1 Timothy 3:2-7).

C5 Titus 1:10-16--What these elders to be doing?

C6 Titus 2:1-10--What are some qualities of a sound church? Do these still apply today? (Yes).

Biblical Illiteracy

Biblical Illiteracy


 




 

A1 The problem

B1 Many have been noticing the difficulty of Christians in living and knowing the Christian life.

B2 Professors and teachers have also seen a great decline in Bible knowledge in their students and have to teach basic facts before advancing into deeper studies.

B3 Surveys have shown an increase in the lack of Bible knowledge and facts.

C1 The State of the Bible 2014, research conducted among US adults

C2 Biblical Illiteracy in US at Crisis Point, Says Bible Expert

C3 A Bible Literacy Quiz

A2 The reason

B1 Low priority

B2 The Bible is boring

B3 It takes too much time

B4 It was written by a bunch of ignorant ancient people

B5 I know it all

B6 The Bible is not relevant in today's society

B7 I don't understand it

B8 The reverend/priest is supposed to do that

B9 I'm too busy

B10 There are too many contradictions

B11 The Bible is confusing

B12 Reading makes me sleepy

B13 The main reason, however, is that they do not want to read/study the Bible.

A3 The Bible speaks of this, too.

B1 "Behold, the days are coming," says the Lord GOD, "That I will send a famine on the land, Not a famine of bread, Nor a thirst for water, But of hearing the words of the LORD." (Amos 8:11, NKJV)

B2 "But since I speak the truth you do not believe me." (John 8:45, WPNT)

B3 "Because the time will come when they will not tolerate the sound doctrine; rather, they will accumulate for themselves a great many teachers who will tickle their ears according to their lusts —yes, they will turn their ears away from the Truth and be turned aside to fables. " (2 Timothy 4:3-4, WPNT)

A4 The problem

B1 Laziness

B2 Sometimes we get discouraged because we don't understand the Bible. ("And Phillip, running up to it, heard him reading the prophet Isaiah, and said, "Do you understand what you are reading?" And he said, "How can I, unless someone helps me?" And he urged Philip to come up and sit with him." (Acts 8:30-31, EMTV)

A5 The solution

B1 Determine to make it a daily goal. We determine that we are going to eat food, sleep, or go shopping, so determine to read and study the Bible.

B2 Do this early in the morning or sometime when there are less people, distractions, and activities to lure you away from Bible study.

B3 Ask for God's help.

C1 Praying to God for help in preventing distractions.

C2 Pray to understand.

B4 Have some basic principles to study the Bible. ("Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who doesn't need to be ashamed, correctly teaching the word of truth." (2 Timothy 2:15, HCSB)

C1 The Bible is to be read in its plain, normal sense. Even passages as in Revelation. We may not understand or give perfect interpretation, but what is recorded by John the Apostle is what he saw and then wrote.

C2 Context. The 20/20 method is a very generalized help. It is to read the 20 verses prior and the 20 verses following the one you are studying.

B5 Have a good method.

C1 Hermeneutics

D1 Read/study the Bible in its plain, normal sense.

D2 Read the context.

E1 Horizontal

F1 This is scripture interpreting scripture. (An example can be found here)

F2 Find parallel verses.

F3 Find same/similar topics as the verse in question

E2 Vertical

F1 The verses preceding the one being studied.

F2 The verses following.

D3 Find and consider the historical background.

D4 Pay attention to grammar.

D5 Know definitions.

C2 Study methods

D1 Some on-line resources

E1 Basic Principles by Dr. Cooper Abrams (this is a .doc file)

E2 Biblical Hermeneutics and Inductive Study

D2 Godly meditation

E1 It is not going into the silence or by passing your brain or seeing visions, etc.

E2 It is actively thinking. It is thinking about each. Emphasize it as you think about it. For example

F1 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. " (John 3:16, EMTV)

F2 For God

F3 so loved

F4 Continue for each main word or phrase

B6 Some free Bible software

C1 The Word

C2 E-sword

C3 Bible Analyzer

C4 Sword Project

B7 On-line Bible study (there are many)

C1 Step Bible

C2 Blue Letter Bible

C3 Biblia

B8 Some ways to not study the Bible

C1 Seek your spirit guide.

C2 Go into the Silence.

C3 Read only commentaries or listen to videos.

A6 The need

B1 Our body needs food to live.

B2 Our soul needs food to live.

C1 "For indeed, although you ought to be teachers by this time, again you have need for someone to teach you what are the elements of the beginning of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. For everyone who partakes only of milk is unacquainted with the word of righteousness, for he is an infant." (Hebrews 5:12-13, EMTV)

C2 "...as newborn babes, desire the genuine milk of the word, that by it you may grow," (1 Peter 2:2, EMTV)

B3 It really is that simple.

 

A7 Jesus's thoughts

B1 "Jesus said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.'" (Matthew 22:37, EMTV)

C1 Love

D1 The Greek word is agapao

D2 This is the highest, greatest form of love.

D3 It is the love of choice.

D4 It is not the love of passion, sex, friendship, or kinship.

D5 It is the love of loyalty, consistency, steadfast, and never ending. Read 1 Corinthians 13

D6 A few parallel passages where the same word is used.

E1 "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor, and you shall hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you," (Matthew 5:43-44, EMTV)

E2 "For this reason My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it up again." (John 10:17, EMTV)

E3 "So husbands ought to love their own wives as their own bodies; he that loves his own wife loves himself. "

(Ephesians 5:28, EMTV)

C2 Heart

D1 The Greek word is kardia

D2 It refers to the physical heart (the pumping machine inside our chest), the deepest thoughts, desires, and motives.

D3 Some parallel verses where the same word is used.

E1 'These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and they honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far away from Me." (Matthew 15:8, EMTV)

E2 "But because I have spoken these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart." (John 16:6, EMTV)

C3 Soul

D1 The Greek word is psuche

D2 It means literally "breath" but is used mainly in the sense of our feelings and emotions.

D3 Some other verses

E1 "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matthew 10:28, EMTV)

E2 "Behold, My Servant whom I have chosen, My Beloved in whom My soul is well pleased! I will put My Spirit upon Him, and He will announce justice to the Gentiles." (Matthew 12:18, EMTV)

E3 "Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Thessalonians 5:23, EMTV)

C4 Mind

D1 The Greek word is dianoia

D2 It means deep thought or the place of our intellect

D3 We are to use our intellect, our reason, for Bible study or a Biblical life

D4 Some other verses

E1 "This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, having been darkened in understanding, being estranged from the life of God, because of the ignorance which is in them, because of the hardness of their heart;" (Ephesians 4:17-18, EMTV)

E2 "And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled"

(Colossians 1:21, EMTV)

E3 "And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him that is true; and we are in Him that is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life." (1 John 5:20, EMTV)

A8 Some sources of Bible reading and Bible study

B1 Bible reading (There are many).

C1 Blue Letter Bible

C2
Bible Gateway

C3 ESV plans

C4 Gideons

B2 Bible study

C1 Daily Bible Study from InterVarsity. (I'm not a great fan of IV, but the Bible study might be of some use. The study link is for 10 July 15.

C2 After searching for over an hour, I can't find any more. I think this is a need for some of us to fill. Praying.

Paul's Journey to Rome

 

God's plans are perfect


 




 

A1 Objectives

B1 Explain how God protected Paul on his journey to Rome.

B2 Explain how the gospel spread while Paul was under arrest in Rome.

A2 Scriptures

B1 Acts 27:9-44

B2 Acts 28:16-31

A3 Notes

B1 Outline

C1 Acts 27--Paul's journey to Rome--Rome to Malta

D1 The Peaceful Start--Acts 27:1-8

D2 Paul's Warning--Acts 27:9-11

D3 The Horrible Storm--Acts 27:12-20

D4 God's Promise--Acts 27:21-26

D5 Shipwreck--Acts 27:27-36

D6 On Malta--Acts 27:37-44

C2 Acts 28--Paul's journey to Rome--Malta to Rome

D1 Paul and the Viper--Acts 28:1-6

D2 Healing of Publius' Father--Acts 28:7-9

D3 Respect from the people--Acts 28:10

D4 Malta to Rome--Acts 28:11-16

D5 Paul speaks to the Jews at Rome--Acts 28:17-22

D6 Jews reject the message--Acts 28:23-29

D7 Paul under house arrest preaches the Gospel for 2 years--Acts 28:30-31

B2 Paul's warning

C1 Probably October

C2 Paul, of Tarsus, would know these times. He had also sailed on his missionary journey's many times.

C3 The pilot is the one who steers the ship.

C4 Note the ship's officers: "An inscription from the island of Cos, dated to the First Mithridatic War, provides us with a list of a ship's officers, the nautae: the gubernator (kybernētēs in Greek) was the helmsman or pilot, the celeusta (keleustēs in Greek) supervised the rowers, a proreta (prōreus in Greek) was the look-out stationed at the bow, a pentacontarchos was apparently a junior officer, and an iatros (Lat. medicus), the ship's doctor." Source.

C5 Phoenix is about 49 miles (from my measure on Google Earth Pro) from Fair Havens. ~34 miles from the cape straight to "Phoenix." At 6 mph, it would take about 6 hours.

D1 Fair Havens has no protection from east or southeast winds and essentially no protection from the sea.

Fair Havens would have been the westernmost harbor Paul's ship could reach while staying under the lee of Crete. Beyond the cape west of Fair Havens, the shore turns north dramatically, exposing the ship to the winds they were trying to avoid. The fact that the harbor was "unsuitable to winter in" was confirmed in 1853 by an explorer named Captain T. A. B. Spratt, who observed that winter winds from the east and southeast blow right into the harbor. (Source here).

D2 Phoenix does.

E1 Looking northeast and southeast (βλεποντα κατα λιβα και κατα χωρον — bleponta kata liba kai kata chōron). There are two ways of interpreting this language. Λιπς — Lips means the southwest wind and χωρος — chōros the northwest wind. But what is the effect of κατα — kata with these words? Does it mean "facing" the wind? If so, we must read "looking southwest and northwest." But κατα — kata can mean down the line of the wind (the way the wind is blowing). If so, then it is proper to translate "looking northeast and southeast." This translation suits Lutro, the other suits Phoenike. Ramsay takes it to be Lutro, and suggests that sailors describe the harbour by the way it looks as they go into it (the subjectivity of the sailors) and that Luke so speaks and means Lutro which faces northeast and southeast. On the whole Lutro has the best of the argument. (Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament. Source here).

E2 βλέποντα κατὰ λίβα κ. κατὰ χῶρον] looking (literally) down the S.W. and N.W. winds; i.e. in the direction of these winds, viz. N.E. and S.E. For λίψ and χῶρος are not quarters of the compass, but winds; and κατά, used with a wind, denotes the direction of its blowing,—down the wind. This interpretation, which I was long ago persuaded was the right one, I find now confirmed by the opinion of Mr. Smith, who cites Herod, iv. 110, ἐφέροντο κατὰ κῦμα καὶ ἄνεμον, and Arrian, Periplus Euxini, p. 3, ἄφνω νεφελὴ ἐπαναστᾶσα ἐξεῤῥάγη κατʼ εὖρον. So also κατὰ ῥόον, Herod, ii. 96. And in Jos. Antt. xv. 9. 6, the coasts near Cæsarea are said to be δύσορμα διὰ τὰς κατὰ λίβα προσβολάς. See also Thucyd. vi. 104. In the reff., the substantive is not one of motion like λίψ, χῶρος, or ῥόος, but of fixed location, as μεσημβρία, σκόπος. The direction then is towards the spot indicated, just as in the present case it is in that of the motion indicated. The harbour of Lutro satisfies these conditions; and is even more decisively pointed out as being the spot by a notice in the Synecdemus of Hierocles, φοινίκη ἤτοι ἀράδενα· νῆσος κλαῦδος. Now Mr. Pashley found a village called Aradhena a short distance above Lutro, and another close by called Anopolis, of which Steph. Byz. says, ἀράδην πόλις κρήτηι· ἡ δὲ ἀνωπόλις λέγεται, διὰ τὸ εἶναι ἄνω. From these data it is almost demonstrated that the port of Phœnice is the present port of Lutro. Ptolemy's longitude for port Phœnice also agrees. See Smith, pp. 51 ff. Mr. Smith has kindly sent me the following extract from a letter containing additional confirmation of the view: 'Loutro is an excellent harbour; you open it unexpectedly, the rocks stand apart and the town appears within. During the Greek war, when cruising with Lord Cochrane, … chased a pirate schooner, as they thought, right upon the rocks; suddenly he disappeared, and when rounding in after him,—like a change of scenery, the little basin, its shipping, and the town of Loutro, revealed themselves.' See Prof. Hackett's note, impugning the above view and interpretation; which however does not alter my opinion. Dean Howson gives his solution thus: "The difficulty is to be explained simply by remembering that sailors speak of everything from their own point of view, and that the harbour (see chart in C. and H. ii. 397) does look—from the water towards the land which encloses it—in the direction of S.W. and N.W." But I cannot believe, till experience can be shewn to confirm the idea, that even sailors could speak of a harbour as 'looking' in the direction in which they would look when entering it. ( Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary Source here).

E3 So it comes down to how we translate "kata." If it is translated one way, it refers to the old "Phoenix." It is translated the other way, it refers to Lutro.

B3 It is believed that the time from Paul's arrest to coming to Rome was about 3 years.

B4 Paul was in Rome (this time) for 2 years.

B5 Here is a handy timeline of Paul's life and how it corresponds to the various letters he wrote.

B6 For a discussion/explanation of God's sovereignty and man's responsibility see here, here, and here. Genesis 2:16, Deuteronomy 23:23, Matthew 15:19, Luke 7:30, John 6:67).

C1 God can do what He wants, how He wants, when He wants, and no one can resist Him (Psalm 115:3, Isaiah 46:10), yet there are some things God cannot do--sin (1 Peter 2:22, 1 John 3:5), lie (Titus 1:2), or deny Himself (2 Timothy 2:13).

C2 Some things that people think up and do have never entered God's mind (Jeremiah 19:5)

C3 He has chosen in His sovereignty to grant/decree a measure of true freewill to humanity (libertarian freewill). (Acts 14:16, 2 Peter 3:5).

C4 Any human does not have the same sovereign freewill than God has (2 Thessalonians 2:9-11).

C5 All humans are evil (Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, 1 John 1:8-10).

C6 No humans seeks God (Romans 3:10-19)

C7 God opens everyone's heart at some point (John 1:9, Romans 1:19-21).

C8 After God initiates salvation, He calls and demands obedience. Humans can resist or not resist (Acts 7:51, Nehemiah 9:30, 2 Timothy 3:8). Salvation from beginning to end is all of God. He initiates, and He completes.

A4 Questions

B1 Paul was on his way to Rome according to his request, which was granted (Acts 25:10-12). Paul had been warned that in going to Jerusalem, he would be arrested (Acts 20:23). He was arrested, had spent time in prison, appealed to be tried by the Emperor, and was now on his way there. Since Paul was warned, should he have avoided going to Jerusalem? What should we do? Should we go or do something that we know we will be arrested or even killed for?

B2 Acts 27:9--What does "the Fast" refer to? (Atonement).

B3 Acts 27:9--Why time of the year is that? (September to October. Early October is mentioned as the latest possible for safe sailing).

B4 Acts 27:10--Why did Paul plead with the Centurion and the Captain?

B5 Acts 27:10--Paul said, "Men, I perceive this voyage is going to be with hardship and much loss, not only of the cargo and of the ship but also our lives." Why did Paul mention loss of life, even when we read later there was no loss of life? Is this a contradiction in the Scriptures? (No, Paul said this from good sense, natural, even perhaps, learned, but the actual no loss of life was by revelation (Acts 27:24-25).

B6 Acts 27:11--Why did the centurion believe the pilot and owner instead of Paul?

B7 Acts 27:24--Why did God spare everyone?

B8 Acts 27:25--What trait did Paul show towards God? (Faith, that is, he believed what God said).

B9 Acts 27:21-26--Why should all the people on the ship take courage?

B10 Why should they believe Paul?

B11 If all is hopeless in our life, is there any reason to be encouraged?

B12 How can we be encouraged?

B13 Does faith (believing God) make us strong or weak?

B14 In what way do we believe God today?

B15 Is there any time or any person we should speak them "words of cheer?"

B16 What is the greatest "word of cheer" we could give anyone? (The Gospel).

B17 Should we be discouraged at the state of affairs in today's church and in today's world?

C1 (Yes, except--"Many are in distress about the spread of error. The signs of the times are very bad, and the would be prophets say that a dreadful storm is coming on. But God is not dead, and He will beat the devil yet. It is true it is a hard time for Christianity, and infidels are fighting us with new arguments; but when I think of them I feel inclined to say what the Duke of Wellington said at Waterloo to the generals, "Hard pounding, gentlemen! hard pounding! but we will see which will pound the longest." (Quoted from the Biblical Illustrator (published in 1849) note on Acts 27:25)).

C2 "Those who are labouring for Christ. Sometimes workers for the Lord get cast down. "I have taught a class for years," says one, "and seen no fruit." "I have been preaching for months, but have never heard of a conversion," says another. Well, do you think that you have preached Jesus Christ, and nothing has come of it? I do not believe it for a moment. I believe God, that it shall be even as He has told me, and He has said, "My word shall not return unto Me void." Be not so cowardly as to say, "I will leave the work." You are not to win a battle in a moment, or reap a harvest as soon as you sow the seed. Keep on!" (C. H. Spurgeon).

B18 What is faith good for?

B19 Acts 27:27--How many nights have they endured the storm? (14. It has been estimated that the ship drifted at about 1.25 mph in the storm. See here)

B20 Acts 27:27--How did the sailors suspect/sense they were near land?

C1 There is a point (see Resources/St Paul's Bay/View 3) that is believed to have been near enough the ship that the sailors could hear the waves on the shore.

C2 The waves' sound would be louder than usual because of the storm.

C3 They really didn't know where they were, so they feared they would wreck at any minute.

B21 Acts 27:28--How deep is 20 fathoms? (About 120 feet).

B21 Acts 27:30--Why were the sailors trying to escape? (They thought they would die otherwise). But what was the truth? (They had to stay on the ship to be saved).

B22 Acts 27:31--Why would the sailors have to stay aboard ship for them to be saved? There are different opinions.

C1 God told Paul more than what Paul told all the people. It was a conditional promise. God would save them, if they all stayed on board ship.

C2 If the sailors had abandoned ship, there would be only soldiers and passengers, who would not have the necessary skill and training to handle a ship in such a storm.

C3 Both views are true.

B23 Acts 27:33-36

C1 What is Paul's motive? (Compassion)

C2 What did he do before eating? (Prayed. He gave thanks to God).

C3 Can we thank God in trying situations?

B24 Acts 27:39--What did the sailors notice? (A sandy beach)

B25 Acts 27:45--How many of the crew and passengers survived the wreck? (All)

B26 Acts 28:17--What did Paul do the first week in Rome? (Called together the Jews to explain why he was there and preach the Gospel).

B27 Acts 28:19--Who wanted Paul to be imprisoned and killed? (The unbelieving Jews).

B28 Acts 28:25-27--What did the Holy Spirit say about unbelieving Israel? (They are rejecters of God's grace).

B29 Acts 28:27--What was wrong with their heart? (For this people's heart has grown dull, and their ears are hard of hearing, and they have shut their eyes; so that they might not look with their eyes, and listen with their ears, and understand with their heart and turn--and I would heal them.' (Acts 28:27 NRSV). Who opens the heart and minds of people? (God. God initiates salvation and completes salvation. After opening someone's heart, He commands them to repent and believe the Gospel. We can resist or not resist. See here, and here).

A5 Resources

B1 Roman Merchant Ship

B2 St Paul's Islands (the traditional site)

C1 View 1

C2 View 2

C3 View 3 Picture#13 (at the time of this writing) shows the point to the traditional site of the wreck, which is about 2 miles away).

C4 View 4 The little white building in the distance is St. Paul's Chapel. This is the traditional site of the wreck and shows the area to be quite rough.