1 John 5:1-12

A1 Christian proofs 1 John 5:1-4

• Belief
• Jesus is the Christ
• The Messiah from all eternity
• The Messiah of Jews and Gentiles
• My Messiah
• Love
• For the Father
• For fellow believers
• Obey
• God's commandments
• Not Old Testament law but the New Testament rules given 
• By Jesus directly
• By Jesus through the Apostles
• In thoughts, desires, words, and deeds
• Not burdenshome (compare the difficulty of Old Testament law)
• Overcome
• World (the system with its
• Beliefs
• Standards
• Actions
• Condition to be able to overcome (born again)
• Faith
• Believes God
• What He says (Scriptures)
• What He does (for example, the miracles the Lord Jesus did)
• Has the element of trust, too. We need both for salvation. We must met God's conditions.
• The necessity to overcome

A2 Christian overcoming 1 John 5:5-12

• Faith
• Jesus is the Son of God
• Jesus our example
• He overcame the world
• He came by water and blood
• Identity
• Witnesses
• Heavenly
• God the Father 
• God the Son
• God the Holy Spirit (1 John 5:7 is questionable authority, but see the writings of Dean John Burgon)
• Earthly
• Water
• Blood
• Accepting testimony/witness
• Challenge do we accept the testimony of a man but not God's?
• Faith is 
• Reasonable
• Personal
• Deciding
• True faith VS False faith
• Believe God's testimony
• Eternal life
• The life of the Son
• Not believe God's testimony
• No eternal life
• No life of the Son

Advent Calendar, 25 Dec 16

Advent Weekly Themes, Daily Scriptures

I expanded Pastor Dr. James Leonard's recommendation by supplying the Scripture reading and placing each day on a separate page.

Please read these passages, think on them, and study them.

Pastor Dr. James Leonard"s post can be found here:

<http://treasuresoldandnewbiblicaltexts.blogspot.com/2007/11/advent-weekly-themes-daily-scriptures.html>

Christmas Eve or Day: Christ is born--John 1:1-18 or Matthew 1:18-2:23

Candle lighting: Two purple candles followed by the pink candle, then the third purple candle, and finally the Christ candle (the white candle)

Scripture memory: John 1:14

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

"IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John bore witness of Him and cried out, saying, “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me is preferred before me, for He was before me.’ ” And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him." (John 1:1-18, NKJV)

Suggested Hymn: What Child Is This?

Bonus Hymn: O Holy Night

Advent Calendar, 24 Dec 16

Advent Weekly Themes, Daily Scriptures

I expanded Pastor Dr. James Leonard's recommendation by supplying the Scripture reading and placing each day on a separate page.

Please read these passages, think on them, and study them.

Pastor Dr. James Leonard"s post can be found here:

http://treasuresoldandnewbiblicaltexts.blogspot.com/2007/11/advent-weekly-themes-daily-scriptures.html

Saturday Matthew 2:1-23 “The Visit of the Magi”

"Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. So they said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.’ ”  Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also.” When they heard the king, they departed; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Then, being divinely warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed for their own country another way. Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.” When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt, and was there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying: “A voice was heard in Ramah, Lamentation, weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, Refusing to be comforted, Because they are no more.”  Now when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the young Child’s life are dead.” Then he arose, took the young Child and His mother, and came into the land of Israel. But when he heard that Archelaus was reigning over Judea instead of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And being warned by God in a dream, he turned aside into the region of Galilee. And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, “He shall be called a Nazarene." (Matthew 2:1-23, NKJV)

Suggested Hymn: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Advent Calendar, 23 Dec 16

Advent Weekly Themes, Daily Scriptures

I expanded Pastor Dr. James Leonard's recommendation by supplying the Scripture reading and placing each day on a separate page.

Please read these passages, think on them, and study them.

Pastor Dr. James Leonard"s post can be found here:

<http://treasuresoldandnewbiblicaltexts.blogspot.com/2007/11/advent-weekly-themes-daily-scriptures.html>

Friday Matthew 1:18-25 “The Birth of Jesus Christ”

"Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.” So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name JESUS." (Matthew 1:18-25, NKJV)

Advent Calendar, 22 Dec 16

Advent Weekly Themes, Daily Scriptures

I expanded Pastor Dr. James Leonard's recommendation by supplying the Scripture reading and placing each day on a separate page.

Please read these passages, think on them, and study them.

Pastor Dr. James Leonard"s post can be found here:

<http://treasuresoldandnewbiblicaltexts.blogspot.com/2007/11/advent-weekly-themes-daily-scriptures.html>

Thursday Luke 2:1-7 “The Birth of Jesus”

"And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." (Luke 2:1-7, NKJV)

Advent Calendar, 21 Dec 16

Advent Weekly Themes, Daily Scriptures

I expanded Pastor Dr. James Leonard's recommendation by supplying the Scripture reading and placing each day on a separate page.

Please read these passages, think on them, and study them.

Pastor Dr. James Leonard"s post can be found here:

<http://treasuresoldandnewbiblicaltexts.blogspot.com/2007/11/advent-weekly-themes-daily-scriptures.html>

Wednesday Luke 1:39-45 “Mary Visits Elizabeth”

"Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! “But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? “For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. “Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord." (Luke 1:39-45, NKJV)

The King is Born

Theme: The birth of Jesus

Objectives:

Know: Jesus is the long awaited Messiah and King.

Think: Confidence that Christ is who He claims to be guides my thinking.

Do: Acknowledge and obey Christ as the King of my life.

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Notes and questions:

B1 Read:

• 16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore [fn]and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. (Matthew 28:19-20)
• 21 "Therefore, of these men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22 beginning from the baptism of John to that day when He was taken up from us, one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection." 23 And they proposed two: Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. 24 And they prayed and said, "You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen 25 to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place." 26 And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles. (Acts 1:21-26)
• What was one of the purposes for the Apostles’ preaching and teaching?
• The Gospels were written to remember and spread the life, teachings, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus.

B2 The genealogy traces Messiah through King David and Abraham. Why special mention of these two men? Compare Genesis 22:18, Psalm 110:1, and Romans 1:3.

B3 Messiah is the deliverer, savior,

B4 How do we know that Jesus is the Messiah? Consider:

Old Testament Scriptures That Describe The Coming Messiah The Messiah will be the offspring (descendant) of the woman (Eve) Genesis 3:15 Galatians 4:4 The Messiah will be a descendant of Abraham, through whom everyone on earth will be blessed Genesis 12:3, Genesis 18:18, Acts 3:25-26,  Matthew 1:1 The Messiah will be a descendant of Judah Genesis 49:10 Matthew 1:1-2, Luke 3:23-33 The Messiah will be a prophet like Moses Deuteronomy 18:15-19 Acts 3:22-23 The Messiah will be the Son of God Psalm 2:7 Matthew 3:17,  Mark 1:11,  Luke 3:22 The Messiah will be raised from the dead Psalm 16:10-11 Matthew 28:5-9, Mark 16:6, Luke 24:4-7, John 20:11-16, Acts 1:3, Acts 2:32 The Messiah crucifixion experience Psalm 22 (contains 11 separate prophecies—not all listed here) Matthew 27:34-50, John 19:17-30 The Messiah will be sneered at and mocked Psalm 22:7-8 Luke 23:11, Luke 23:35-39 The Messiah will be pierced through hands and feet Psalm 22:17 (note, a number of translations render this differently; this is a difference between Septuagint and Masoretic translations) Luke 23:33, Luke 24:36-39,  John 19:18, John 20:19-20, John 20:24-27 The Messiah’s bones will not be broken Psalm 34:21 John 19:31-33, John 19:36 Men Will Gamble for the Messiah’s clothing Psalm 22:19 Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:24, Luke 23:34, John 19:23-24 The Messiah will accused by false witnesses Psalm 35:11 Matthew 26:59-60, Mark 14:56-57 The Messiah will be hated without a cause Psalm 35:19, Psalm 69:5 John 15:23-25 The Messiah will be betrayed by a friend Psalm 41:10 John 13:18-21 The Messiah will ascend to heaven (at the right hand of God) Psalm 68:18-19 Luke 24:51,  Acts 1:9, Acts 2:32-35, Acts 5:31-32, Acts 7:55-56, Romans 8:34, Ephesians 1:20-21, Colossians 3:1, Hebrews 1:3, Hebrews 8:1, Hebrews 10:12, Acts 12:2, I Peter 3:22 and elsewhere The Messiah will be given vinegar and gall to drink Psalm 69:22 Matthew 27:34, John 19:29-30 Great kings will pay homage and tribute to the Messiah Psalm 72:10-11 Matthew 2:1-11 The Messiah is a “stone the builders rejected” who will become the “head cornerstone” Psalm 118:22, Isaiah 28:16 Matthew 21:42-43, Acts 4:11, Ephesians 2:20, I Peter 2:6-8 The Messiah will be a descendant of David Psalm 132:11, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Jeremiah 33:15-16 Luke 1:32-33 The Messiah will be a born of a virgin Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-35 The Messiah will make the blind see, the deaf hear, etc.Isaiah 35:5-6 Many places. Also see Matthew 11:3-6, John 11:47 The Messiah will be beaten, mocked, and spat upon Isaiah 50:6 Matthew 26:67, Matthew 27:26-31 The “Gospel according to Isaiah” Isaiah 52:13-53:12 The whole of the Gospels according to Matthew, Mark, Luke and JohnPeople will hear and not believe the “arm of the LORD” (Messiah) Isaiah 53:1 John 12:37-38 The Messiah will be rejected Isaiah 53:3 Matthew 27:20-25, Mark 15:8-14, Luke 23:18-23, John 19:14-15 The Messiah will be killed Isaiah 53:5-9 Matthew 27:50, Mark 15:37-39, Luke 23:46, John 19:30 The Messiah will be silent in front of his accusers Isaiah 53:7, Matthew 26:62-63, Matthew 27:12-14 The Messiah will be buried with the rich Isaiah 53:12 Matthew 27:59-60,  Mark 15:46,  Luke 23:52-53, John 19:38-42 The Messiah will be crucified with criminals Isaiah 53:9 Matthew 27:38, Mark 15:27, Luke 23:32-33 The Messiah is part of the new and everlasting covenant Isaiah 55:3-4, Jeremiah 31:31-34 Matthew 26:28, Mark 14:24, Luke 22:20, Hebrews 8:6-13 The Messiah will be our intercessor (intervene for us and plead on our behalf) Isaiah 59:16 Hebrews 9:15 The Messiah has two missions Isaiah 61:1-3 (first mission ends at “. . . a year of favor from the LORD”) First mission: Luke 4:16-21; Second mission: to be fulfilled at the end of the world The Messiah will come at a specific time Daniel 9:25-26 Galatians 4:4, Ephesians 1:10 The Messiah will be born in Bethlehem Micah 5:1 Matthew 2:1, Luke 2:4-7 The Messiah will enter Jerusalem riding a donkey Zechariah 9:9 Matthew 21:1-11 The Messiah will be sold for 30 pieces of silver Zechariah 11:12-13 Matthew 26:15 with Matthew 27:3-10 The Messiah will forsaken by His disciples Zechariah 13:7 Matthew 26:31-56 The Messiah will enter the Temple with authority Malachi 3:1-3 Matthew 21:12, Luke 19:45 Source: http://www.catholicbasictraining.com/apologetics/coursetexts/1o.htm This is a Roman Catholic site, so some of the Roman Catholic statements, I cannot agree with because of the Scriptures.

B5 Jesus is the Messiah, but He needs to be each person’s Messiah. See http://www.needgod.com

B6 Is the virgin birth true? See this for a answer http://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionaries/bakers-evangelical-dictionary/virgin-birth.html

B7 In Matthew 1:19 Joseph and Mary are betrothed, but in Matthew 1:20 Joseph is called her husband. How do we understand this? Joseph and Mary were married—officially, but they had not come together physically. See here: https://www.gotquestions.org/Joseph-and-Mary.html  and here: http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/477321/jewish/Kiddushin-Betrothal.htm

B8 Does God have a son? Consider Hebrews 1:5, Psalm 2:7, and Psalm 2:12

B9 Isaiah 7:14, Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. This is a true virgin, for the strict medical is used in To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.  Luke 1:27 and Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.  Matthew 1:23

B10 Next time:

• Written in stone
• Theme: Rules to live by
• Scriptures: Exodus 20:1-21