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BIBLICAL COUNSELS
Messages by Pastor John Khng
"The Gospel That Saves"
I. Points to Man as a Guilty Sinner – “Christ died for Our Sins” – 1 Cor 15:3; Lk. 5:27-32; Rom. 3:23
II. Points Man to Christ as the Living Savior – “Christ was buried and arose again the third day” – 1 Cor. 15:4; Rom. 10:9,10.
III. Points to Salvation as a Gift from God to be Received by Repentance and Faith – 1 Cor. 15:11; Rom. 6:23; Mk 1:15; Lk. 24:47, Acts 17:30; 20:21; 26:20.
“The Christian and Sufferings”
Why God allows sufferings to happen? - Reasons for Sufferings
1) Because of sin or wrong doings – own sin, other people’s sin – Gen. 3:16-17; 1 Pet. 4:15
2) Because of wanting to cease from sinning – 1 Pet. 4:1-4
3) Because of being godly – 2 Tim. 3:12
4) Because of being a Christian - 1 Pet 4:14,16; Jn 15:18; Ph. 1:29
5) Because it is God’s will – 1 Pet. 4:19
6) Because it is for the manifestations of God’s Work – Jn 9:1-7
7) Because of the chastisements of God – Heb. 12:10-11
8) Because it is a test of our Christian faith - 1 Pet. 4:12
9) Because there is a higher purpose – that we may be a comforter to others – 2 Cor. 1:1-12
10) Because we choose to suffer out of love, faith and obedience to God – Heb. 11:25; Acts 9:16; 1 Cor. 9:12
11) Because of reasons known only to God - eg. Job – to prove that a man can trust God completely without any string attached – Job 1:21; 2:10; 13;15; Paul’s infirmities – to keep him humble – 2 Cor. 12:7-10
Why God allows Christians to suffer?
1) To draw us to Himself – 1 Pet. 5:6-11
2) To prove our faith – 1 Pet. 4:12;13; Ja. 1:1-8; Heb. 11:25
3) To point us to heaven – 2 Cor. 4:17;
4) To enable us to comfort others – 2 Cor. 1:1-12
5) To train us in obedience – Heb. 5:8.
6) To develop our Christian character – Rom. 5:3-5
7) To keep us humble – 2 Cor. 12:7-10
Why we should be thankful in the midst of sufferings?
1) God is merciful, compassionate and faithful – Lam. 3:22,23
2) God does not afflict the human race willingly – Lam. 3:32,33.
3) There is a reason for our suffering – see the above 11 reasons – can be any one of them or a combination of some of the reasons
4) Suffering is temporary but glory is everlasting - 1Pe 5:10
5) God is able to help us, comfort us and bless us in our sufferings – 2 Cor. 1:1-12. – Eg. of Job in the Old Testament
EXAMINATION TIME - Phil. 1:9-11
"That ye may approve things that are excellent"- Phil. 1:10
1. Is it according to the Bible? Acts 17:10-12; 1 Th. 5:21
2. Is it acceptable to the Lord? Eph. 5:10
3. Can I do it to the glory of God? 1 Cor. 10:31
4. Does it cause others to be stumbled, offended or weakened? Rom 14:21
5. Does it promote Christian values? Phil. 4:8
SUCCESSFUL FAMILY BUILDING
1) Wisdom
2) Understanding
3) Knowledge
Pro 24:3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
Pro 24:4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
PRINCIPLES OF SOWING AND REAPING
1. Sow Bountifully, Reap Bountifully - 2 Cor. 9:6-7
2. Sow in Tears, Reap in Joy - Ps. 126:5-6
3. Sow to the Spirit, Reap Life Everlasting - Gal. 6:7-8
4. Sow with Perseverance, Reap in Due Season - Gal. 6:9
The Seven Callings of God
1. The Call to Salvation - Lk. 5:31, 32.
2. The Call to Sanctification - 1Thess. 4:3-4.
3. The Call to Surrender - Rom. 12:1-2
4. The Call to Service - 1 Thess. 1:9; Heb. 12:28
5. The Call to have a Servant's Heart - Mk. 10:44-45
6. The Call to Separation - 2 Cor. 6:14-18
7. The Call to Soulwinning - Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8
Three Kinds of Attitude
1) I Can't attitude
2) I Can attitude
3) I Can through Christ attitude
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." - Phil. 4:13
The Christian Strength comes from:
1) Abiding in Christ - John 15:5; Phil. 4:13
2) Trusting in God - Isa. 26:4
3) Being Filled with the Holy Spirit - Eph. 3:16
Biblical Principles on Dealing with Successes and Failures in life:
1) Be Thankful - 1Th 5:18
2) Be Contented - Phil. 4: 11-13; 1 Tim. 6:6.
3) Be Faithful - 1Cor. 4:2; 2 Cor. 10:12-18;
Matt. 25:21,23; Lk. 19:17; Rom. 12:3-8; Phil. 2:13.
"With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible" - Lk. 1:37
I. The Blessing of Faith
¨"Be it unto me according to thy word" - Lk. 1:38, 45.
II. The Price of Unbelief
"Whereby shall I know this?" - Lk. 1:18, 20.
III. The Joy of Salvation
"My spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour" - Lk. 1:47, 48
God has the power to do the impossible.
"Lord, I believe, help thou my unbelief." - Mark 9:24
BIBLICAL ANSWERS
A counseling ministry to provide Biblical Answers to questions about your life, beliefs, convictions, values and relationships.
Please send your questions to:
Pastor John Khng at calvarysg@yahoo.com
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