(10/25/2014) Saturday NEW: The Character of Genuine Saving Faith, based off of Pastor John MacArthur. NEW There are 2 lists. It will take several months for each list of Character traits to be shared. Reading the Bible in One year will continue to be provided. Today’s study is posted for everyone at Christian Kids of Kingman on Facebook, and my Facebook Home Page. Click either “Continue Reading / See More” to read it. READ the BIBLE in one year chronologically. TODAY: John 10:22-42; Luke 10-11 Or READ BIBLE in one year (AM New Testament; PM Old Testament) TODAY: Morning 1 Tim. 5 & Evening Jer. 6, 7, 8 2 Corinthians 13: (NASB77) Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you–unless indeed you fail the test? List 1: Evidences that neither prove nor disprove one’s faith. NASB77 (C. Religious Involvement) Matt. 25:1-10 Matt 25:1 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. Matt 25:2 “And five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. Matt 25:3 “For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, Matt 25:4 but the prudent took oil in flasks along with their lamps. Matt 25:5 “Now while the bridegroom was delaying, they all got drowsy and [began] to sleep. Matt 25:6 “But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Behold, the bridegroom! Come out to meet [him.’] Matt 25:7 “Then all those virgins rose, and trimmed their lamps. Matt 25:8 “And the foolish said to the prudent, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ Matt 25:9 “But the prudent answered, saying, ‘No, there will not be enough for us and you [too;] go instead to the dealers and buy [some] for yourselves.’ Matt 25:10 “And while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut. (Noah Webster’s 1828 Dictionary of American English) RELIGIOUS, a. [L. religiosus.] 1. Pertaining or relating to religion; as a religious society; a religious sect; a religious place; religious subjects. 2. Pious; godly; loving and reverencing the Supreme Being and obeying his precepts; as a religious man. 3. Devoted to the practice of religion; as a religious life. 4. Teaching religion; containing religious subject or the doctrines and precepts of religion, or the discussion of topics of religion; as a religious book. 5. Exact; strict; such as religion requires; as a religious observance of vows or promises. 6. Engaged by vows to a monastic life; as a religious order or fraternity. 7. Appropriated to the performance of sacred or religious duties; as a religious house. (Concise Oxford English Dictionary, Eleventh Edition) involve verb 1 include as a necessary part or result. cause to experience or participate in an activity or situation. 2 (be/get involved) be or become occupied or engrossed in something. ORIGIN Middle English (in the senses enfold and entangle): from Latin involvere, from in- into + volvere to roll. (Digital, The MacArthur Bible Commentary, 2005, NKJV) Pg. MATTHEW “25:1-13 The parable of the ten virgins underscores the importance of being ready for Christ’s return in any event, even if He delays longer than expected. When He does return, there will be no second chances for the unprepared (vv. 11, 12).” (Matthew Henrys Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1706, KJV) MATTHEW “1-13 The circumstances of the parable of the ten virgins were taken from the marriage customs among the Jews, and explain the great day of Christs coming. See the nature of Christianity. As Christians we profess to attend upon Christ, to honour him, also to be waiting for his coming. Sincere Christians are the wise virgins, and hypocrites the foolish ones. Those are the truly wise or foolish that are so in the affairs of their souls. Many have a lamp of profession in their hands, but have not, in their hearts, sound knowledge and settled resolution, which are needed to carry them through the services and trials of the present state. Their hearts are not stored with holy dispositions, by the new-creating Spirit of God. Our light must shine before men in good works; but this is not likely to be long done, unless there is a fixed, active principle in the heart, of faith in Christ, and love to God and our brethren. They all slumbered and slept. The delay represents the space between the real or apparent conversion of these professors, and the coming of Christ, to take them away by death, or to judge the world. But though Christ tarry past our time, he will not tarry past the due time. The wise virgins kept their lamps burning, but they did not keep themselves awake. Too many real Christians grow remiss, and one degree of carelessness makes way for another. Those that allow themselves to slumber, will scarcely keep from sleeping; therefore dread the beginning of spiritual decays. A startling summons was given. Go ye forth to meet Him, is a call to those prepared. The notice of Christs approach, and the call to meet him, will awaken. Even those best prepared for death have work to do to get actually ready, 2Pet 3:14. It will be a day of search and inquiry; and it concerns us to think how we shall then be found. Some wanted oil to supply their lamps when going out. Those that take up short of true grace, will certainly find the want of it one time or other. An outward profession may light a man along this world, but the damps of the valley of the shadow of death will put out such a light. Those who care not to live the life, yet would die the death of the righteous. But those that would be saved, must have grace of their own; and those that have most grace, have none to spare. The best need more from Christ. And while the poor alarmed soul addresses itself, upon a sick-bed, to repentance and prayer, in awful confusion, death comes, judgment comes, the work is undone, and the poor sinner is undone for ever. This comes of having oil to buy when we should burn it, grace to get when we should use it. Those, and those only, shall go to heaven hereafter, that are made ready for heaven here. The suddenness of death and of Christs coming to us then, will not hinder our happiness, if we have been prepared. The door was shut. Many will seek admission into heaven when it is too late. The vain confidence of hypocrites will carry them far in expectations of happiness. The unexpected summons of death may alarm the Christian; but, proceeding without delay to trim his lamp, his graces often shine more bright; while the mere professors conduct shows that his lamp is going out. Watch therefore, attend to the business of your souls. Be in the fear of the Lord all the day long.” If you would like to start developing a relationship with Jesus Christ click the Manzanita Baptist Church’s Web Page link bellow. manzanitabaptist.org/ John 3:16 Num. 6:24-26
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