Lesson Starters
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Lesson Starters
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Lesson Starters Beginning with the Letter “B”
BELIEVING, THE SIX-FOLD RESULT OF
1. A Life that is unceasing (John 3:16)
2. A Satisfaction that is unending (John 6:35)
3. A Peace that is unchanging (Rom. 15:13)
4. A Joy that is unspeakable (1 Pet. 1:8)
5. A Justification that is unalterable (Acts 13:39)
6. A Deliverance that is unparalleled (Dan. 6:23)
BEHOLD THE MAN
The Despised man – “He was despised” (Is. 53:3)
The Rejected man – “Not this Man but Barabbas” (John 18:40)
The Crucified man – “By wicked hands have crucified” (Acts 3:23)
The Approved man – “A Man approved by God” (Acts 2:22)
The Perfect man – “I find no fault in this Man” (Luke 23:24)
The Righteous man – “This was a righteous Man” (Luke 23:47)
The Risen man – “Whom God hath raised up” (Acts 2:24)
The Coming man – “The Son of Man shall come” (Matt. 16:27)
BLESSING, CONDITIONS OF ("who shall abide" [Psalm 15])
A godly personal life (Ps. 24:4)
Walking with God (1 John 3:18)
Unity among brethren (Ps. 133:1)
BLESSINGS OF GOD'S PEOPLE, THE (In Ephesians)
The Purposes of God to His people (chs. 1 & 3)
The Position of God’s people – “In Christ Jesus” (2:6)
The Possessions of God’s people – “Riches of His grace” (1:7)
The Practice of God’s people – “Walk in love” (5:2)
The Panoply of God’s people – “Put on the whole armour of God” (6:11)
The Prayer of God’s people – “Praying always with all prayer and supplication for all saints” (6:18)
The Peace of God’s people – “For He is our peace” (2:14)
BLESSINGS OF GOD'S PEOPLE (in Philippians 2)
Pedigree Declared – “Sons of God” (v. 15)
Position Defined – “In the world” (v. 15)
Privilege Stated – “Ye shine as lights” (v. 15)
Responsibilities Enjoined – “Holding forth the word of life” (v. 16); “Rejoice in the day of Christ” (v. 16)
BLESSING, A FOURFOLD (In Isaiah 42)
A wonderful deliverance – “To...prisoners” (v. 7)
A gracious declaration – “New...declare” (v. 9)
A delightful occupation – “Sing...song” (v. 10)
A secure habitation – “Inhabitants...rock” (v. 11)
BLESSINGS WE POSSESS
A Righteousness – Never to be altered (Rom. 1:17)
A Pardon – Never to be reversed (Mic. 7:18)
A Peace – Never to be disturbed (Eph. 2:14)
A Strength – Never to be enfeebled (Eph. 3:16)
A Refuge – Never to be moved (Ps. 46:1)
A Joy – Never to be described (1 Pet. 1:8)
A Hope – Never to be disappointed (1 Tim. 1:1)
A Supply – Never to be exhausted (Phil. 4:19)
An Inheritance – Never to be touched (1 Pet. 1:4)
BLESSING, A THREE-FOLD (In Acts 17:28)
Vitalizing – “In Him we live”
Energizing – “And move”
Spiritualizing – “And have our being”
BODY, THE NEW
It will be Like Christ’s – “Like unto His own glorious body” (Phil. 3:21)
It will be Redeemed – “The redemption of the body” (Rom. 8:23)
It will be Eternal – “Eternal in the heavens” (2 Cor. 5:1)
It will be Incorruptible – “Raised in incorruption” (1 Cor. 15:42)
It will be Glorious – “Raised in glory” (1 Cor. 15:43)
It will be Powerful – “Raised to power” (1 Cor. 15:43)
It will be Spiritual – “A spiritual body” (1 Cor. 15:44)
BARNABAS (In Acts)
He was Greatly beloved – “Beloved Barnabas” (15:25)
He was Intensely happy – “He was happy” (11:23)
He was a Gifted exhorter – “He exhorted them” (11:23)
He was Filled with power – “Full of the Holy Ghost” (11:24)
He was Strong in faith – “Full of faith” (11:24)
He was very Fearless – “Hazarded his life” (15:25-26)
He was Always reliable – “Gifts entrusted to him” (15:35)
He was Fully consecrated – “Laid all at the apostle’ feet” (4:36-37)
BELIEVER'S RESOURCES, THE (In Psalm 91)
The Believer’s Dwelling place:
a. He dwells in the secret place (v. 1); b. He abides under the shadow of Omnipotence (v. 1)
The Believer’s Determination:
“I will say of the Lord” (v. 2)
The Believer’s Possessions:
a. Our refuge in the storm (v. 2); b. Our fortress in the battle (v. 2); c. Our God in whom we trust (v. 2)
The Believer’s Courage:
“Shall not be afraid”; a. Because He delivers thee (v. 3); b. Because he covers thee (v. 4)
The Believer’s Intelligence:
“Hath known my name” (v. 14)
The Believer’s Privileges:
a. He love us (v. 14); b. He saves us (v. 10); c. He abides with us (v. 15); d. He honors us (v. 15); e. He answers us (v. 15); f. He satisfies us (v. 16)
BEAUTIFUL GATE, THE CRIPPLE AT THE (In Acts)
What the Man Was:
a. Helpless – “Laid daily at the gate” (3:2); b. Needy – “To ask alms” (3:2); c. Expectant – “Expecting...of them” (3:5)
What the Man Realized:
a. A marvelous change – “Miracle of healing” (4:22); b. An instantaneous change – “Immediately...strength” (2:7); c. A manifest – “All...saw him” (2:9)
What the Man Did:
Walked & praised God – “Walking and leaping and praising God” (2:8)
BLOOD OF THE LAMB, THE
The Basis of our redemption – “Redemption...blood” (Eph. 1:7)
The Ground of our justification – “Justified...blood” (Rom. 5:9)
The Foundation of our peace – “Peace...cross” (Col. 1:20)
The Means of our nearness – “Made...Christ” (Eph. 2:13)
The Source of our forgiveness – “His blood...sins” (Col. 1:14)
The Secret of our victory – “Overcame...Lamb” (Rev. 12:11)
The Theme of our song in heaven – “A new song,” etc. (Rev. 5:9)
BLESSING, A FOUR-FOLD
Salvation – “The common salvation” (Jude 3)
Sanctification – “Sanctified by God the Father” (Jude 1)
Security – “Preserved in Jesus Christ” (Jude 1)
Service – “The servant of Jesus Christ” (Jude 1)
BIRTH, THE RESULTS OF THE NEW
Likeness – “The image of him that created him” (Col. 3:10)
Knowledge – “Renewed in knowledge” (Col. 3:10)
Hatred of Sin – “Doth not commit sin” (1 John 3:9)
Victory – “Overcometh the world” (1 John 5:4)
Love To All Saints – “We love the brethren” (1 John 3:14)
BLESSING, A THREEFOLD
Declaration – “Unto Him,” etc. (Rev. 1:5, 7)
Liberation – “And loosed...sins” (Rev. 1:5, 6, R.V.)
Designation – “Hath made us...Father” (Rev. 1:5, 6)
BLESSINGS FROM THE DEW (In Hosea 14)
Progress – “He shall grow” (v. 5)
Immovability – “Cast forth his roots as Lebanon” (v. 5)
Activity – “His branches shall spread” (v. 6)
Loveliness – “His beauty shall be as the olive tree” (v. 6)
Perfume – “His smell as Lebanon” (v. 6)
Nearness – “His shadow” (v. 7)
Reviving – “Shall revive” (v. 7)
Renunciation – “What have I to do any more with idols?” (v. 8)
BARREN FIG TREE, THE (In Luke)
The Advantages enjoyed – “Planted in his vineyard” (13:6-9)
The Return expected – “Sought fruit” (13:6-9)
The Disappointment felt – “Found none” (13:6-9)
The Doom pronounced – “Cut it down” (42:6-9)
The Prayer offered – “Let it alone this year” (13:6-9)
BELIEVER IN ROMANS 6, THE TRUE
His Deliverance – “Free from sin”
His Service – “Servants to God”
His Fruitfulness – “Fruit unto holiness”
His Prospect – “Everlasting life”
BLESSING, AN EIGHT-FOLD (In John)
Personal – “Jesus” (20:19)
Presence – “Stood in the midst” (20:19)
Peace – “Peace be with you” (20:19)
Power – “Receive ye the Holy Spirit” (20:22)
Participation – “Come and dine” (21:12)
Privilege – “Feed my sheep” (21:16)
Path – “Follow me” (21:19)
Prospect – “Till I come” (21:22)
BLOOD IS PRECIOUS, WHY THE
Freedom from guilt is declared (Eph. 1:7)
Nearness to God is secured (Eph. 2:13)
Translation into His kingdom is ensured (Col. 1:13, 14)
Forgiveness of sin in proclaimed (Rev. 1:5)
Peace with God is completed (Col. 1:20)
Justification is realized (Rom. 5:1, 9)
Access to God is obtained (Heb. 10:19)
Conscience is purged (Heb. 9:14)
Cleansing from sin is experienced (1 John 1:7)
Victory is forever assured (Rev. 12:11)
BLESSING, A SIX-FOLD (In Romans 5)
Peace – “Peace with God” (v. 1)
Position – “Access by faith” (v. 2)
Privilege – “We joy in God” (v. 11)
Path – “Tribulations” (v. 3)
Power – “By the Holy Ghost” (v. 5)
Preservation – “Saved by His life” (v. 10)
BLESSING AND CURSING (Jeremiah 17:5-8)
The Curse:
Its evidence – useless; fruitless
The Reason:
Robbing God, defeating His purposes
The Blessing:
Its evidence – useful, fruitful, free from care (cf. 1 Pet. 5:7)
The Reason:
Gives opportunity for display of grace, provides trophies for Him, fills His purpose, satisfies His heart
Can one be transformed? Answer: He was made a curse for us (Gal. 3:13-14)
BLOOD IS PRECIOUS, WHY THE
The following are a few of the precious things which His blood has purchased and brought to us:
Redemption (1 Pet. 1:19)
Forgiveness (Eph. 1:7)
Deliverance (Rev. 1:5, R.V.)
Justification (Rom. 5:9)
Atonement* (Lev. 17:11)
Propitiation* (Rom. 3:25)
Assurance (Ex. 12:13)
Nearness (Eph. 2:13)
Satisfaction (John 6:55)
Peace (Col. 1:20)
Access (Heb. 10:19)
Cleansing [present] (1 John 1:7)
Fellowship (1 Cor. 10:16)
Sanctification (Heb. 13:12)
Victory (Rev. 12:11)
Testimony (1 John 5:8)
*Atonement and *Propitiation mean to cover, not only the sinner’s sins forgiven, but the sinner covered (see Ps. 32:1)
BOOKS, FOUR WONDERFUL
The Book of God’s Counsels – “The Volume” (Heb. 10:7)
The Book of the Law – “Written in the Law” (Gal. 3:10)
The Book of Remembrance – “Was Written” (Mal. 3:16)
The Book of Judgment – “Shall not come into” (John 5:24)
B"s WORTH KEEPING
Be ye separate (2 Cor. 6:17)
Be ye kind one to another (Eph. 4:32)
Be careful for nothing (Phil. 4:6)
Be ye thankful (Col. 3:15)
Be ye holy (1 Pet. 1:16)
Be ye patient (James 5:8)
Be content (Heb. 13:5)
BIBLE RECKONINGS
The Reckoning of God (Rom. 4:9)
The Reckoning of the King (Matt. 18:24)
The Reckoning of the Owner (Matt. 25:19)
The Reckoning of the Saint (Rom. 6:11)
The Reckoning of the Sufferer (Rom. 8:18)
The Reckoning of the Unbeliever (Luke 22:37)
The Reckoning of the Apostle (Heb. 10:29)
BLOOD, UNDER THE
We have redemption (Eph. 1:17)
We are saved from wrath (Rom. 5:9)
We are reconciled to God (Col. 1:20)
Our sins are forgiven (1 John 1:7)
We are justified (Rom. 3:24, 25)
Brought nigh to God (Eph. 2:13-18)
We have eternal life (John 6:53-57)
BELIEVER, ATTITUDE OF THE
Sitting (Deut. 33:3; Luke 8:35)
Standing (Eph. 6:13; Phil. 4:1)
Walking (Eph. 2:10; Gal. 5:25)
Running (1 Cor. 9:24; Heb. 12:1)
Mounting up (Is. 40:31; 1 Thess. 4:17)
Learning (John 13:23)
Lying down (Ps. 23:2)
BACKSLIDING - FOUR STEPS AWAY (In Jeremiah 2)
Gone far from Me, and become vain (v. 5)
Two evils: forsaken Me, and hewed out broken cisterns (v. 13)
My fear not in thee (v. 19)
Said no hope (v. 25), and turned their back (v. 27)
BIBLE, HIDDEN THINGS OF THE
Hidden ones (Ps. 83:3)
Hidden treasures (Prov. 2:4)
Hidden riches (Is. 45:3)
Hidden things (Is. 48:6)
Hidden wisdom (1 Cor. 2:7)
Hidden life (Col. 3:3)
Hidden manna (Rev. 2:17)
BAPTIST, TRIPLE TESTIMONY OF JOHN THE
Repent ye – He that cometh after me (Matt. 3:1-12)
Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh, etc. (John 1:29-34)
He that believeth on the Son – He that believeth not (John 3:26-36)
Note: All things that John spake of this man were true (John 10:41)
BELIEVER'S SINS, THINGS SAID OF THE
They have been laid on Christ (Is. 53; 1 Pet. 2:24; 2 Cor. 5:21)
They have been blotted out (Is. 44:22; Col. 2:14)
They have been removed (Ps. 103:12; Lev. 16:21, 22)
They have been cast behind God’s back (Is. 38:17)
They are cast into the depths of the sea (Micah 7:19)
They are forgotten (Jer. 31:34; Heb. 8:12; Heb. 10:17)
BLEMISH, WITHOUT
A lamb without blemish and without spot (1 Pet. 1:19)
Your lamb shall be without blemish (Ex. 12:5)
Burnt sacrifice...without blemish (Lev. 1:3)
Red heifer...without spot (Num. 19:2)
Christ offered Himself without spot (Heb. 9:14)
We should be holy and without blame (Eph. 1:4)
A glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing, but holy and without blemish (Eph. 5:27)
BLESSING, CONDITIONS OF ("Who shall abide" [Psalm 15])
A godly personal life (Ps. 24:4)
Walking with God (1 John 3:18)
Unity among brethren (Ps. 133:1)
BLOOD OF CHRIST
What the blood of Christ does:
a. Remission of sins (Eph. 1:5-7); b. Washing away sins (Rev. 1:5); c. Good conscience (Heb. 9:14); d. Church (Acts 20:28)
What must I do to contact the blood (what one did):
a. Remission of sins (Acts 2:38); b. Washing away sins (Acts 22:16); c. Good conscience (1 Pet. 3:21); d. Church (Eph. 5:25, 27; 1 Cor. 12:13)
Every time I sin, must I be baptized again:
Acts 8:18-24 reveals what one did (also see Gal. 3:27; Rom. 6:1-6; Col. 2:12-14; Eph. 2; Tit. 2:11)
Close with 1 John 1:9
BROTHER (qualifications by degree)
Quartus – “A” brother (Rom. 16:23)
Quartus – “The” brother (2 Cor. 8:18) “whose praise is in the gospel in all the churches”
Epaphroditus – “My” brother (Phil. 2:25)
Timotheus – “Our” brother (Phile. 1:1)
Tychicus – “Beloved” brother (Col. 4:7)
Silvanus – “Faithful” brother (1 Pet. 5:12)
Onesimus – “Faithful and beloved” brother (Col. 4:9)
BELIEVER SHOULD, A
Walk more firmly or earnestly (Eph. 5:15)
Work with more purpose of heart (Col. 3:23)
Suffer more patiently (1 Pet. 2:18-24)
Fight more faithfully (1 Tim. 6:12)
Be more contented (Heb. 13:5)
Pray always (1 Thess. 5:17)
Preach more faithfully (2 Cor. 5:20)
Love more (2 Tim. 4:8)
BEWARE
On considering this word in the Scriptures with its immediate connections, we find that it occurs ten times, warning of ten evils, which are specified hereunder. We are told to beware:
1. Of forgetting God (Deut. 6:12; 8:11) – Both these warnings are uttered after promise of an entrance into the Promised Land
2. Of evil and uncharitable thoughts (Deut. 15:9) – Uttered after promise of great riches
3. Of things forbidden (Judg. 13:4-13) – Uttered in connection with Samson’s consecration to the Lord
4. Of dangers foretold (Job 36:18) – A warning to unsaved
5. Of the wrath of God (Acts 13:40) – Uttered immediately after the glorious Gospel message
6. Of false teachers and their leaven (Matt. 7:15; 16:6-11)
7. Of men (Matt. 10:17) – Alas! Our great snare. Uttered after the Lord’s statement, “Behold, I send you forth”
8. Of evil workers (Phil. 3:2)
9. Of the error of the wicked (2 Pet 3:17) – Uttered in connection with the danger of the last days being evil
10. Of covetousness (Luke 12:15) – Warning to those desirous of possessing riches and inheritances
BAPTIST, A STUDY OF JOHN THE
His fashion of dress – Plain, camel’s hair (Matt. 3:4)
His food – Plain, locusts and wild-honey (Matt. 3:4)
His fearlessness – Rebuked a king (Matt. 14:4)
His followers – They now follow Christ (John 1:35)
His faith – Flickering, Art thou He? (Matt. 11:3)
His fears – Do we look for another? (Matt. 11:3)
His fame – None greater (Matt. 11:3)
BEHAVIOR, OUR
Changed (1 Sam. 21:13)
Wise (Ps. 101:2)
Princely (Hosea 12:3)
Seemly (1 Cor. 13:5)
Orderly (2 Thess. 3:7)
Reverent (1 Tim. 3:15)
Holy (1 Pet. 3:2)
BIBLE CONTRASTS
God’s first recorded utterance to man: “Thou shalt surely die” (Gen. 2:17)
His last recorded utterance to man: “Surely I come quickly” (Rev. 22:20)
Man’s first recorded utterance to God: “I was afraid...and I hid myself” (Gen. 3:10)
Man’s last recorded utterance to God: “Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Rev. 22:20)
The first question in the Old Testament: “Where art thou?”...man a lost sinner (Gen. 3:9)
First question in the New Testament: “Where is He?”...the Savior (Matt. 2:2)
BIRTH, THE NEW
The sovereignty of new birth (James 1:18)
The means of new birth (1 Pet. 1:23)
The nature of new birth (1 John 3:9)
The manifestation of new birth (1 John 2:29)
The beginning of the new birth (Rom. 6:1-6)
The effect of the new birth (1 John 5:1)
The rank of the new birth (John 1:12)
BETHANY AND ITS LESSONS
Death and resurrection (John 11)
Service and instruction (Luke 10:38)
Worship and communion (John 12:1)
Blessing and ascension (Luke 24:50)
BELOVED, THE (In Song of Solomon)
Leaning on the Beloved (8:5)
Listening to the Beloved (2:8)
Longing for the Beloved (8:14)
BREAKING OF BREAD, THE
The cross anticipated – “He brake it” (Luke 22:19)
The cross accomplished – “Blessed it and brake” (Luke 24:30)
The cross remembered – “As often as ye eat” (1 Cor. 11:26)
BELIEVERS, WHAT GOD SAYS TO OBEDIENT ("Ye are" in 1 Corinthians)
Ye are of purification (6:11)
Ye are of sanctification (6:11)
Ye are of justification (6:11)
Ye are of union with Christ (6:15)
Ye are of possession by Christ (6:19)
Ye are of purchase by Christ (6:20)
Ye are of a life like Christ (6:20)
BELIEVER'S HEIRDOM, THE
Heirs of promise (Heb. 6:17)
Heirs of salvation (Heb. 1:14)
Heirs of righteousness (Heb. 11:7)
Heirs of life (1 Pet. 3:7)
Heirs of the world (Rom. 4:13)
Heirs of the promised kingdom (James 2:5)
Heirs of God (Rom. 8:17)
BLACKNESS OF
Sin (Lam. 4:8)
Sickness (Job 30:30)
Sorrow (Jer. 8:21)
Want (Lam. 5:10)
Youth (Matt. 5:30)
Judgment (Is. 1:3; Jude 13)
BELIEVERS ARE: (In 1 Corinthians)
Laborers with God (3:9)
Husbandry of God (3:9)
Building of God (3:9)
Temple of God (3:16)
Property of God (3:2)
BLESSED
In Psalms for the:
Fallen one (34:1)
Satisfied one (65:4)
Chastened one (94:12)
Fearing one (128:1)
Obedient one (119:2)
Abiding one (84:2)
Trusting one (34:8)
BEWARE AND CONSIDER
Beware despising the Gospel (Acts 13:41) – Consider Christ (Heb. 3:1; 12:3)
Beware false prophets (Matt. 7:15) – Consider lilies and ravens (Matt. 6:28)
Beware hypocrisy (Luke 12:1) – Consider Scripture (2 Tim. 2:7)
Beware Covetousness (Luke 12:15) – Consider one another (Heb. 10:4)
Beware philosophy (Col. 3:8) – Consider thyself (Gal. 6:1)
Beware evil worker (Phil. 3:2) – Consider the beam (Matt. 7:3)
Beware the error of wicked (2 Pet. 3:17) – Consider your way (Hag. 1:5-7)
BELIEVER'S CALLING, THE
High (Phil. 3:14)
Holy (2 Tim. 1:9)
Heavenly (Heb. 3:1)
Of God in Christ Jesus (Phil. 3:14)
To life (1 Tim. 6:12)
To liberty (Gal. 5:13)
Into light (1 Pet. 2:9)
To peace (Col. 3:15)
To Holiness (1 Thess. 4:7)
To eternal glory (1 Pet. 5:10)
BLOOD OF CHRIST IS PRECIOUS, SEVEN REASONS WHY THE
Because:
It cleanses the conscience (Heb. 9:14)
It redeems us to God (1 Pet. 1:19)
It procures forgiveness (Eph. 1:7)
It justifies (Rom. 5:9);
It sanctifies (Heb. 12:12)
It is the passport to heaven (Heb. 10:19)
It gives us the victory (Rev. 12:11)
BREAD OF LIFE, THE (In John 6)
Life given – “The living bread” which “came down” (vv. 35, 41)
Life sustained – The bread of that life which “cometh down” (vv. 48, 50)
BELIEVER, THE PERPETUAL EXERCISES OF THE
Set the Lord always before you (Ps. 16:8):
a. To be praying always (Eph. 6:18); b. Always triumphing in Christ (2 Cor. 2:14); c. Always magnifying Christ (Phil. 1:20); d. Always obeying the truth (Phil. 2:12); e. Always rejoicing in the Lord (Phil. 4:4); f. Always ministering or adding to faith (2 Pet. 1:15)
A precious promise:
“Lo, I am with you always” (Matt. 28:20)
BELIEVER, SEVEN PRECIOUS THINGS FOR THE
Saved (Acts 16:31)
Forgiven (Acts 13:38)
Justified (Acts 13:39)
Peace (Rom. 5:1)
Eternal life (John 8:31)
Sealing by Holy Spirit (Eph. 1:13)
Glory with Christ (Col. 3:4)
If all the “shalls” in Scripture meant “perhaps” and all the “haths” meant simply “hope to have,” we well might doubt. But since the loving God means what He says, and cannot lie, we trust His faithful Word, and know that we shall surely dwell throughout eternity with Him we dearly love, even Christ Himself.
BELIEVER, THE COURSE OF EVERY (In Colossians)
Once:
Ruined; in darkness (1:13)
Now:
a. Rescued – delivered (1:13); b. Redeemed by His blood (1:14); c. Reconciled through death (1:21, 22); d. Rich, all riches (2:2); e. Rooted in Him (2:7); f. Risen with Christ (2:12; 3:1)
Finally:
Rewarded; ye shall receive (3:24)
BEHOLDS, FOUR
Behold a ladder – God’s only way (Gen. 28:12)
Behold the angels – God’s active servants (Heb. 1:14)
Behold the Lord – God’s exalted Son (Phil. 2:9)
Behold I am with thee – God’s precious promise (Heb. 13:5)
BRIDE, THE (In Revelation)
Before the kingdom (19:7)
During the kingdom (21:9)
After the kingdom (21:2)
BLESSINGS, SEVEN VERY GREAT
God hath:
Forgiven us (Eph. 4:32)
Chosen us (2 Thess. 2:13)
Made us meet (Col. 1:12, 13)
Translated us (Col. 1:12, 13)
Delivered us (Col. 1:12, 13)
Made us accepted (Eph. 1:6)
Sent the spirit of His Son into our hearts (Gal. 4:6)
Look these verses up, name them again and again until they are your own, and then you will be able to sing with heart and understanding: “Count your many blessings, Name them one by one, And it will surprise you, What the Lord hath done.”
BELIEVERS IN 2 TIMOTHY 2, NAMES OF
Sons (v. 1)
Soldiers (v. 3)
Athletes (v. 5)
Husbandmen (v. 6)
Workmen (v. 15)
Vessels (v. 21)
Servants (v. 24)
BLISS, THE STREAM OF ETERNAL
The foundation – God so loved the world
The stream – He gave His only begotten Son
The act of drinking – Whosoever believeth
The draught – Everlasting life
BIBLE ALARMS (And their lessons for us)
Against – Babel (Gen. 11:8)
Loss – Sodom (Gen. 19:24)
Attend – Egypt (Ex. 12:29)
Rebels – Jerus (Ezek. 9:5)
Must – Capen (Matt. 11:23)
Suffer – World (Rev. 20:11)
BELIEVERS IN CHRIST, THE PORTION AND PROSPECT OF (In 2 Thessalonians 2)
Chosen to salvation (v. 13)
Called to glory (v. 14)
Consoled through grace (v. 16)
Comfort in service (v. 17)
BIBLE, HOW TO STUDY
With a regenerate mind (1 Cor. 2:14)
With a willing mind (John 7:17)
With an obedient mind (James 1:21, 22)
With a teachable mind (Matt. 11:25)
With an unprejudiced mind (Ex. 3:5)
With open eyes (Ps. 119:18)
Remember it is God’s Word (1 Thess. 2:13)
Therefore: Submit your judgment always and unhesitatingly; Bank on its promises without discounting; Obey immediately and exactly – no questions (Josh. 1:16)
BIBLE, MYSTERIES OF THE
Babylon (Rev. 17:5)
Christ (Col. 4:3)
Engrafting (Rom. 11:25; Eph. 3:3-6)
Faith (1 Tim. 3:9)
God (Col. 2:2; 1 Cor. 4:1; Rev. 10:7)
Godliness (1 Tim. 3:16)
His will (Eph. 1:9)
Iniquity (2 Thess. 2:7)
Marriage (Eph. 5:32)
Resurrection (1 Cor. 15:51)
Salvation (1 Pet. 2:10-12)
Seven candlesticks (Rev. 1:20)
Seven stars (Rev. 1:20)
The Gospel (Eph. 6:19)
The Kingdom (Matt. 13:11; Mark 4:11; Luke 8:10)
The woman (Rev. 17:7)
Union (Eph. 5:32)
Christ in you (Col. 1:27)
BLOOD OF CHRIST, THE PRECIOUS
It is precious because it:
a. Redeems us (1 Pet. 1:19); b. Brings us nigh (Eph. 2:13); c. Blots out our sins (Rev. 1:5); d. Brings peace (Col. 1:20); e. Justifies (Rom. 5:9); f. Cleanses from all sin (1 John 1:7); g. Gives boldness in the day of judgment
BIBLE SETTINGS, SEVEN
Set at nought – councils (Prov. 1:25)
Set Thine house – command (Is. 38:1)
Set my feet – conversion (Ps. 40:2)
Set apart for Him – consecration (Ps. 4:3)
Set His love upon me – comeliness (Ps. 91:14)
Set Him on high – consummation (Ps. 91:14)
Set not thine heart – precept (Ps. 62:10)
I have set – purpose (Ps. 16:8)
BLOOD OF CHRIST, WITHOUT THE PRECIOUS (1 Peter 1:19)
There can be no:
a. Peace with God (Col. 1:20); b. Pardon from God (Heb. 9:22); c. Praise to God (Heb. 13:15)
Only:
Perdition (2 Pet. 3:7)
Must be the unending:
Portion (2 Thess. 1:9)
Of all who have been:
Polluted by sin (Rev. 22:15)
BACKSLIDERS, A MESSAGE TO (In Jeremiah 3)
A loving invitation (v. 12)
A gracious promise (v. 2)
A necessary confession (v. 13)
Additional promises (v. 13)
BREAD, THE NEW AND LIVING (In John 6)
It is true – My Father giveth you the true bread (v. 32)
It is living – Jesus said, I am the Living bread (v. 51)
It is life-giving – Jesus said, It gives life to the world (v. 33)
It is life-sustaining – He said, I am the bread of life (v. 48)
It is satisfying – The eater shall never hunger (v. 35)
It is enduring – That which endures unto life eternal (v. 27)
It is divine – The bread of God which gives life (v. 33)
It is heavenly – The bread from, or out of, heaven (v. 41)
BELIEVING, ABOUT
A pointed question:
Dost thou believe? etc. (John 9:35)
A plain answer:
I believe that Jesus Christ, etc. (Acts 8:37)
A prolific result:
a. Baptized (Acts 2:38); b. Forgiveness (Acts 10:43); c. Justification (Acts 13:39); d. Salvation (Rom. 10:9); e. Sonship (John 1:12); f. Everlasting life (John 5:24); g. The Holy Spirit (John 7:39); h. Full and final victory over death (John 11:26)
BARTIMAEUS, BLIND (In Mark 10)
His condition – blind and begging (v. 46)
His conviction – heard of Jesus, and cried for mercy (v. 49)
His call – Jesus called him (v. 50)
His conversion – He came to Jesus (v. 50)
Consecration – He followed Jesus (v. 52)
BONDS
Of life (1 Sam. 25:29)
Of love (Hosea 11:4)
Of peace (Eph. 4:3)
Of union (Col. 2:19)
In the Gospel (Phile. 13)
In Christ (Phil. 1:13)
In service (2 Cor. 4:5)
BIBLE BENEDICTIONS
Sanctified (1 Thess. 5:23-29)
Stablished (2 Thess. 2:16, 17)
Subdued (Heb. 13:20, 21)
Strengthened (1 Pet. 5:10, 11)
Sustained (Jude 24:25)
Satisfied (2 Cor. 13:13)
BROTHERS, THE ROMANCE OF TWELVE (In Genesis)
How 11 bad were reconciled to 1 good brother. In this picture of righteous reconciliation we have:
Roughness – Spake roughly to them (42:7)
Remembrance – Put them altogether in three days, time to talk and think (42:17)
Repentance – “We are verily guilty” also the blood is required (42:21, 22)
Recognition of guilt – “God hath found out the iniquity of thy servants” (44:16)
Reconciliation – “I am Jehovah...come near unto me...then came near...he kissed all his brethren” (45:4, 15)
Satisfaction – “It is enough” (45:28)
BELIEVER, BLESSINGS OF THE
Engraven on the Lord’s hand (Is. 49:16)
Enrolled in His book (Heb. 12:23)
Encouraged in His service (2 Chron. 35:2)
Encamped round by His angel (Ps. 34:7)
Enlightened by the Father (Eph. 1:18)
Endued with the power by His Spirit (Luke 24:49)
BEHOLDS, FOUR
Redemption (Luke 24:39)
Reception (Rev. 3:20)
Rapture (Rev. 22:12)
Review (Heb. 2:13)
BIRTH, SIGNS OF THE NEW
Hearing (1 Thess. 2:13)
Seeing (2 Cor. 4:6)
Eating (1 Pet. 2:2)
Drinking (1 Cor. 12:13)
Speaking (Acts 9:11)
Walking (Rom. 8:4)
Working (1 Thess. 1:3)
BONDAGE TO
Devil (2 Tim. 2:26)
Death (Heb. 2:4)
Sin (John 8:34)
Law (Gal. 3:23)
BELOVED, THE (In Song of Solomon)
Opening to the Beloved (5:6)
Learning on the Beloved (8:5)
Listening to the Beloved (2:8)
Speaking well of the Beloved (5:10-16)
Fruit-bearing for the Beloved (4:16)
Longing after the Beloved (8:14)
Accepted in the Beloved (Eph. 1:6)
BLESSINGS, SPIRITUAL
Chapter 1 of Ephesians:
a. “Blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ” (v. 1); b. An election that will not, from the faithful, be annulled (v. 4); c. A relationship that will not be broken (v. 5); d. An acceptance that will not be questioned (v. 6); e. A title that will not be disputed (v. 7); f. A forgiveness that will not be disputed (v. 7); g. A union that will not be dissolved (v. 10); h. An inheritance that will not fade away (v. 11); i. A seal that will not be disowned (v. 13); j. A pledge [margin] that will not be dishonored (v. 14)
Chapter 2 of Ephesians:
a. A life that will not be forfeited (v. 5); b. A peace that will not be destroyed (v. 14); c. A foundation that, from the faithful, will not be removed (v. 20)
“Whatsoever things are true...think on these things”
BLESSING, "HIMSELF" OUR CROWNING (Blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ
In Whom we are accepted (Eph. 1:6)
In Whom we have redemption (Eph. 1:7)
In Whom we have forgiveness (Col. 1:14):
1. Through Whom we have peace with God (Rom. 5:1); 2. Through Whom we have eternal life (1 Tim 6:12); 3. Through Whom we have...access unto the Father (Eph. 2:18); 3a. By Whom we are called unto eternal glory (1 Pet. 5:10); 3b. Our crowning joy – seeing Him as He is (1 John 3:2); 3c. His crowning joy will be the day of the gladness of His heart (Song of Solomon 3:11); 3d. When He shall present unto Himself a glorious church not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing (Eph. 5:27)
BILL OF FARE, DAILY
Daily searching in the Word (Acts 17:11)
Daily gathering precious store (Ex. 16:4, 5)
Daily bread get from my Lord (Luke 11:3)
Daily praising Jesus more (Ps. 72:15)
Daily taking up the cross (Luke 9:23)
Daily dying I shall be (1 Cor. 15:31)
Daily watching. Count but loss (Prov. 8:34)
All things till His face I see (Phil. 3:8)
BELIEVER'S PATHWAY, THE
A pathway of:
a. Faith (Heb. 11:8; Phil. 4:6); b. Favor (Ps. 5:12, 91); c. Fellowship with Christ (1 John 1:3; 1 Cor. 1:9)
A pathway of:
a. Light (Prov. 4:18; 1 John 2:9, 10); b. Life (Ps. 16:11; 1 John 3:14); c. Love (Eph. 5:2; 1 John 2:5, 6)
A pathway of:
a. Peace (Luke 1:79; Is. 26:3); b. Progress (Ps. 84:7; Ph. 3:13, 14); c. Privilege (John 14:23; Eph. 2:18)
A pathway of:
a. Tribulation (John 16:33); b. Trust (Is. 50:10; Ps. 37:5); c. Triumph (Ps. 59:12; 1 Chron. 19:13)
d. I am the Lord which leadeth thee (Is. 48:17); e. I will lead thee in paths not known (Is. 42:16)
BLESSINGS IN ROMANS 5, SEVEN
Peace – We have peace with God (v. 1)
Place – Access by faith...wherein we stand (v. 2)
Prospect – Rejoice in hope of the glory of God (v. 2)
Power – Love of God shed abroad...Holy Ghost (v. 5)
Priest – We shall be saved be His life (v. 10)
Portion – We joy in God (v. 11)
Personal – Through our Lord Jesus Christ (v. 12)
BLESSINGS IN PHILIPPIANS 4, SEVEN
Pardon [implied] – Whose names are in the Book of Life (v. 3)
Praise – Rejoice in the Lord always (v. 4)
Prospect – The Lord is at hand (v. 5)
Peace – The peace of God (v. 7)
Presence – The God of peace with us (v. 9)
Power – I can do all things through Christ (v. 9)
Provision – My God shall supply all your need (v. 19)
BLESSINGS, SEVEN (In Deuteronomy 33)
Salvation (v. 6)
Sufficiency (vv. 7, 25)
Separation (vv. 8-11)
Security (v. 12)
Satisfaction (vv. 13-17, 23)
Sacrifice (vv. 18, 19)
Strength (vv. 20-22; Eph. 1:31; 2 Cor. 1:20)
BEHOLD
I am vile – ruin (Job 40:4)
The Lamb – redemption (John 1:29)
I stand and knock – rejection (Rev. 3:10)
I and the children – review (Heb. 2:13)
The Lord cometh to...judgment – retribution (Jude 14)
BIBLE, THE SEATS OF THE
The seat of God (Ezek. 28:2; Job 23:3)
The seat of the Scornful (Ps. 1:1)
The seat of the Image of Jealousy (Ezek. 8:3)
The seat of Violence (Amos 6:3)
The seat of Moses (Matt. 23:2)
The seat of Satan (Rev. 2:13)
The seat of the Beast (Rev. 16:10):
a. The seat of God is His throne in the heavens, on which He sits, governing the nations (Is. 40:22); b. The seat of the Scornful is occupied by the “despisers, who wonder, and perish” (Acts 13:42); c. The seat of the Image of Jealousy answers to the “Man of sin sitting in the Temple of God” (2 Thess. 2:3, 4); d. The seat of Violence is presently occupied by heartless men, in the oppression of the poor (James 5:4); e. The seat of Moses, for the administration of law; f. The seat chief place of wickedness in any town can safely be called Satan’s seat; g. The seat of the Beast is his temporary head-quarters during his brief reign on earth
BLESSINGS, TRIBULATION
Patience (Rom. 5:3)
Proof (Heb. 12:5-9) – Of His love; Of His Sonship
Profit, present value (Heb. 12:10
Peaceable fruit (Heb. 12:11)
Precousness, eternal value (1 Pet. 1:7)
Praise (1 Pet. 1:8)
“We glory in tribulations also” (Rom. 5:3)
“Therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities” (2 Cor. 12:9)
BACKSLIDERS LOSS AS IN ISRAEL, THE (In Jeremiah 2, God forsaken as their:)
Provision (v. 13)
Guide (v. 17)
Lord and Master (v. 19)
BEARING, SEVEN FORMS OF
Witness-bearing – Ye are My witnesses (Acts 1:8)
Fruit-bearing – Every branch in Me that beareth fruit (John 15:2)
Cross-bearing – Bear His cross (Luke 14:27)
Burden-bearing – Bear one another’s burdens (Gal. 6:2)
Forbearing – Forbearing one another in love (Eph. 4:2)
Glory-bearing – He shall bear the glory (Zech. 6:13)
Tale-bearing – A wicked, detestable practice (Prov. 18:8)
BELIEVERS
What we were:
a. Children of wrath (Eph. 2:3); b. Children of disobedience (Col. 3:6); c. Dead in sin (Eph. 2:5); d. Far off (Eph. 2:13); e. In darkness (Acts 26:18); f. Without Christ (Eph. 2:12); g. In bondage (Ezra 9:9); h. Aliens and strangers (Eph. 2:12)
What we are:
a. Children of God (Rom. 8:16); b. Obedient children (1 Pet. 1:14); c. Alive unto God (Rom. 6:11); d. Made nigh (Eph. 2:13); e. Children of the light (1 Thess. 5:5); f. Christ in you (Col. 1:27); g. Called to liberty (Gal. 5:1); h. A priesthood (1 Pet. 2:9)
What we shall be:
a. We shall be like Him (1 John 3:2); b. Without spot (Eph. 5:27); c. In His likeness (Ps. 17:15); d. Holy and unblameable (Col. 1:22)
BIBLE, THE KEYS OF THE
The key of David:
a. This key is first seen on the shoulder of Eliakim (Is. 22:22) – God afterward removed him; b. The key of David is next seen in the possession of Jesus Christ (Rev. 3:7); c. This key will fit every ward in the lock of every promise that ever God made to d. Israel as a nation (Rom. 15:8)
The key of knowledge (Luke 11:52):
a. This key, being in the hands of the lawyers, is evidently the law of God; b. The lawyers had taken it away and put tradition in its place; c. It is called the key of knowledge because, “By the law is the knowledge of sin” (Rom. 3:20); d. That law unlocks ourselves to ourselves, and lets us see ourselves as God sees us
The keys of the Kingdom:
a. These keys were given by Christ to Peter, and by them he and his fellow-apostles “opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles” (Acts 14:27); b. These were not a pair of iron keys, but the Gospel in the apostle’s mouth, making plain to sinners how they could be saved; c. As Peter himself says, “That the Gentiles, by my mouth, should hear the word of the Gospel and believe” (Acts 15:7)
The keys of death and of hell (Rev. 1:18):
a. These keys are seen in the hands of Him “who was dead, but who is now alive for evermore”; b. How can the “gates of hell” prevail against His church (Matt. 16:18), while He has the keys of hell”?; c. Christ has locked hell’s gates behind Him forever to all who believe in Him and obey His Word
The key of the bottomless pit (Rev. 20:1):
a. This key is entrusted to an angel who descends from heaven with a great chain to bind the devil and put him under restraint; b. He who now “walketh about” (1 Pet. 5:8) will soon find himself in irons
Summarizing above keys:
a. The key of David – promise; b. The key of knowledge – law; c. The keys of the Kingdom – Gospel; d. The keys of death and hell – victory; e. The key of the bottomless pit – judgment
BEWARE! BEWARE!
The world – Beware of men (Matt. 10:17)
The formalist – Beware of dogs (Phil. 3:2)
The philosopher – Beware lest any man spoil you, etc. (Col. 2:8)
The scoffer – Beware, lest ye being led away, etc. (2 Pet. 3:17)
BRETHREN, IGNORANT
Seven things about which brethren are exhorted not to be ignorant:
Fruitbearing (Rom. 1:13)
God-pleasing (1 Cor. 10:1)
Spiritual gifts (1 Cor. 12:1)
Confidence in God (2 Cor. 1:8, 9)
Reunion of saints (1 Thess. 4:13)
Cutting off of Israel (Rom. 11:25)
Faithful promises (2 Pet. 3:8)
BELIEVER, FOUR "NEWS" FOR THE
In Ephesians 3:14-17 we have:
A new Father – “God”
A new nature – “The inner man”
A new object – “Christ”
A new source of strength – “The Holy Spirit”
BELIEVER, "NOWS" FOR THE
How much is contained in this word, not only for the sinner, but it is rich in blessing to the believer. It contains the very essence of the Gospel to the sinner. How often we press on anxious enquirers that “Now is the accepted time;” but the little word “now” is of the very essence of all spiritual blessing to the Christian.
1. Justification – Being now justified by His blood (Rom. 5:9)
2. Deliverance from law – Now...delivered from the law (Rom. 7:6)
3. Freedom from condemnation – Now no condemnation (Rom. 8:1)
4. Union to Christ – Afar off, now made nigh (Eph. 2:13)
5. Holiness – Now being made free from sin, ye have fruit unto holiness (Rom. 6:22)
6. Life of faith – The life I now live, I live by faith (Gal. 2:20)
7. Intercession – Now to appear in the presence of God (Heb. 9:24)
8. Keeping – Now unto Him able to keep from failing (Jude 24)
9. Hope – Now the God of hope fill you with all joy (Rom. 15:13)
"B"s," THREE (An object lesson)
Bag for transgressions (Job 14:17)
Bottle for tears (Ps. 56:8)
Book for thoughts (Mal. 3:16)
BELIEVERS, PRACTICAL EXHORTATIONS FOR
Let us:
a. Cast off the works of darkness (Rom. 13:12); b. Put on the armor of light (Rom. 12:12); c. Walk honestly (Rom. 13:13); d. Walk in the light (Is. 2:5); e. Love one another (1 John 4:7); f. Not be weary in well-doing (Gal. 6:9); g. Draw near (Heb. 10:22); h. Hold fast (Heb. 10:23); i. Consider one another (Heb. 10:24); j. Lay aside every weight (Heb. 12:1); k. Run with patience (Heb. 12:1); l. Go forth unto Him (Heb. 13:13)
Let:
a. No man deceive you (Eph. 5:6); b. Your light shine (Matt. 5:16); c. Your moderation be known (Phil. 4:5); d. The peace of God rule in your hearts (Col. 3:15); e. The Word of Christ dwell in you (Col. 3:16); f. Your conversation be without covetousness (Heb. 13:5); g. Brotherly love continue
BLOOD, RESULT OF PEACE THROUGH THE (Col. 1:20)
Pardon (Eph. 1:7)
Enmity slain (Eph. 2:16)
Access to the Father (Eph. 2:18)
Christ in you the hope of glory (Col. 1:27)
Eternal life (Col. 3:4)
BELIEVER AND "ALL THINGS," THE
The believer’s privilege:
a. “All things” are yours (1 Cor. 3:21); b. “All things” are possible to him that believeth (Mark 9:23); c. “All things” work together for good (Rom. 7:28); d. “All things” freely given us with Christ (Rom. 8:32); e. “All things” that pertain to life and godliness (2 Pet. 1:3)
The believer’s responsibility:
a. Adorn the doctrine in “all things” (Titus 2:10); b. Charity [love] believeth “all things” (1 Cor. 13:7); c. Giving thanks always for “all things” (Eph. 5:20); d. Showing thyself a pattern of good works in “all things” (Titus 2:7); e. That God might be glorified in “all things” (1 Pet. 4:11)
The believer’s position:
Justified from “all things” (Acts 13:30)
The believer’s condition:
“All things” are become new (2 Cor. 5:17)
The believer’s safeguard:
a. Watch thou in “all things” (2 Tim. 4:5); b. Prove “all things,” etc. (1 Thess. 5:21)
The believer’s Power for living:
a. I can do “all things” through Christ Who strengtheneth me (Phil. 4:13); b. He is able even to subdue “all things” unto Himself (Phil. 3:21); c. Having all sufficiency in “all things” (2 Cor. 9:8)
The believer’s ballast:
a. The end of “all things” is at hand; be sober, and watch unto prayer (1 Pet. 4:7); b. The believer’s future portion; c. He that overcometh shall inherit “all things” (Rev. 21:7)
BIBLE, THE BEST TEXT IN THE
Out of the 31,373 verses in the Bible, John 3:16 has doubtless been more used of the Spirit in leading sinners from darkness to light than any other single passage of Scripture. Here are seven of its wonders:
God – Almighty authority
So loved the world – Mightest motive
That He gave His only begotten Son – Greatest gift
That whosoever – Widest welcome
Believeth in Him – Easiest escape
Should not perish – Divine deliverance
But have everlasting life – Priceless possession
“O Lord...Thou hast done wonderful things” (Is. 25:1)
BRETHREN, I BESEECH YOU (In Hebrews)
Follow peace with all men, and holiness (12:14)
Let brotherly love continue (13:1)
Remember them...in bonds, and them which suffer adversity (13:3)
Let your conversation be without covetousness (13:5)
Be content with such things as ye have (13:5)
To do good and communicate forget not (13:16)
Offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually (13:15)
BELIEVERS, SEVEN THINGS FOR (In Psalm 23:4)
His place – The valley of the shadow of death
His progress – Walk
His peace – Fear no evil
His personal companion – Thou
The presence – With me
His protection – Thy rod and staff
His present comfort – They comfort me
BUNDLES
Salvation – The Bundle of life (2 Sam. 25:29)
Enjoyment of salvation – A Bundle of Myrrh (Song of Solomon 2:13)
Judgment – Bundles of Tares (Matt. 13:30)
BIBLE, NUMBERS OF THE
1 = Oneness: Unity – God, spirit, Father, Lord, faith, baptism
2 = Conflict, testimony: Natures, witnesses, masters, ways, sons
3 = Fullness, completeness: Measures, Persons in One, ascensions, resurrections, classes (Jew, Gentile, Church)
4 = Universal, worldly: Seasons, winds, corners, kingdoms, gospels
5 = Weakness, responsibility: Senses, fingers, toes, books, Moses, offerings, loaves, virgins
6 = Man’s limits: Days creation, cities refuge, water pots, measures, branches of candlestick
7 = Perfection, rest: Dispensations, parables, churches, baptisms, Enoch
8 = Resurrection, octave: Eight in ark, 8th day, Lord’s Day, enter priesthood
10 = Double responsibility toward God and man: Commandments, plagues, talents, virgins
12 = Ministry: Patriarchs, tribes, gates, stones, fruits (Matt. 1:17)
14 = Perfection, testimony (2 x 7): Paul’s Epistles, fullness of time
40 = Probation: Trial, testing, flood, wilderness, temptation, Moses
70 = Fullness, responsibility: Seventy weeks Daniel, Christ sent out seventy
BOOKS, FIVE
Look up (Ps. 5:3; Heb. 12:2)
Look back (Is. 51:1)
Look onward (2 Cor. 4:18; Phil. 3:20; Prov. 4:25; Heb. 9:28)
Look around (Phil. 2:4; John 4:35)
Look within (2 John 8)
BLOOD OF CHRIST IS PRECIOUS, TEN REASONS WHY THE
The blood redeemed us (Rev. 5:9)
The blood cleanseth us (1 John 1:7)
The blood purchased us (Acts 20:28)
It is innocent blood (Matt. 27:4)
The blood makes atonement (Lev. 17:11)
We are justified by His blood (Rom. 5:9)
We have peace through His blood (Col. 1:20)
The blood brings us nigh (Eph. 2:13)
We are sanctified through His blood (Heb. 13:12)
When I see the blood I will pass over you (Ex. 12:13)
"BETTER" (In Hebrews)
Hope (7:19)
Testament (7:22)
Promises (8:6)
Sacrifices (9:23)
Possession (10:34, R.V.)
Country (11:16)
Resurrection (11:35)
BEHOLD
Behold I am vile (Job 40:4): Takes the place of sinner
Behold the Lamb of God (John 1:29): Christ the Savior
Behold now is the day of salvation (2 Cor. 6:2): Time to be saved – now
Behold He cometh with clouds (Rev. 1:7): We see ourselves sinners; We see Christ as our Savior; We see that we can be saved now; We will see Jesus when He comes to receive us to Himself
Behold I come quickly
BEHOLD (Spoken by three different men)
Savior – Behold My hands (John 20:7)
Saint – Behold the Lamb of God (John 1:29)
Sinner – Behold the Man (John 19:5)
BAPTISM
Our Lord’s command (Matt. 28:19)
Our Lord’s example (Matt. 3:13)
Our Lord’s testimony (Matt. 3:15)
Qualification for (Acts 8:36, 37)
Mode of (Acts 8:38, 39)
Doctrine (Rom. 6:1-13)
Divine approval (Matt. 3:17)
Does the baptism of the Spirit make water baptism unnecessary?
No (see Acts 10:47)
Should a person who has been sprinkled when an infant be baptized when reaching the age of accountability?
Yes (see Acts 19:3, 4, 5)
BLOOD OF CHRIST, THE PRECIOUS
The blood of the New Covenant has secured to the believer a full, Divine, and eternal remission of all his sins (Matt. 26:28)
The blood of the Cross is the ground on which all things will be reconciled, and also the ground of the present reconciliation of people (Col. 1:20, 21)
The blood of Christ is God’s answer in grace and righteousness to man’s state of evil in life and practical ungodliness (Rom. 3)
The blood of Jesus is the title to pass through the rent veil into the uncreated light of God, and worship in His holy presence (Heb. 10:9)
The blood of Christ, the spotless Lamb of God, is the price of our redemption from a mere traditional religious life (1 Pet. 1:18, 19)
The blood of the Lamb is the only Divine ground of safety, as it is written, “When I see the blood I will pass over you” (Ex. 12:13)
The blood sprinkled once upon the Mercy-seat was the holy and righteous ground on which God could bless a guilty people (Lev. 16:14)
The blood sprinkled seven times before the Mercy-seat secured a righteous standing for a saved people in the Divine presence (Lev. 16:14)
The blood of the everlasting Covenant was the ground and claim on which the God of peace did raise up from the dead the “Great Shepherd” of the sheep (Heb. 13:20)
The blood is the purchase-money of the flock of God; by it... (Acts 20:28): People are washed from their sins, and in it their robes... (Rev. 1:5; 7:14); Are made white, while by it they overcame; by it the... (Rev. 12:11); Conscience is purged (Heb.. 9:14), and by it peace is made... (Col. 1:20); By it He entered into the holy place, and by it we enter... (Heb. 9:12); In also (Heb. 10:19); by it we are made nigh, are... (Eph. 2:13); Justified (Rom. 5:9), and have redemption.
Precious, precious blood! (Eph. 1:7)
BLESSINGS FOR THE BELIEVER, THREE (In 1 Peter 1)
Multiplication of grace and peace (v. 2)
Division from worldly corruptions (v. 4)
Addition to Christian graces (vv. 5, 6, 7)
BIBLE SEARCHING, A SEARCHING (Psalm 139:23)
“Search Me; try Me”
I know, my God, Thou triest (1 Chron. 29:17)
The trieth the righteous (Ps. 11:5)
Tried with fire (1 Pet. 1:7)
Tried as silver is tried (Ps. 66:10)
Tried as gold is tried (Zech. 13:9)
When He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold (Job 23:10)
Examine me: try my reins and my heart (Ps. 26:2)
“In the trial I will make thy pathway clear; For I’ll never never leave Thee; I will never Thee forsake” (Ps. 16:254)
BLOOD OF JESUS, THE (Hebrews 10:19)
Was innocent blood (Matt. 27:4):
Precious blood (1 Pet. 1:19)
Its shedding declared God’s righteousness (Rom. 3:25):
And effected our justification (Rom. 5:9)
It also made peace (Col. 1:20):
a. Procured redemption (Eph. 1:7); b. Purchased the church of God (Acts 20:28); c. Freed us from our sins (Rev. 1:7); d. And redeemed us to God (Rev. 5:9)
It cleanseth us from all sin (1 John 1:7):
And gives boldness to enter into the holiest (Heb. 10:19)
BLESSINGS, SPIRITUAL (In Ephesians)
An election that will never be annulled (1:4)
A relationship that will never be broken (1:5)
An acceptance that will never be questioned (1:6)
A title that will never be disputed (1:7)
A forgiveness that will never be modified (1:7)
A union that will never be dissolved (1:10)
An inheritance that will never fade away (1:11)
A pledge [margin] that will never be dishonored (1:14)
A life that will never be forfeited (2:5)
A peace that will never be destroyed (2:14)
A foundation that will never be removed (2:20)
“Blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ”
A seal that will never be disowned (2 Tim. 2:19)
BELIEVER'S PASSPORT TO THE LAND OF PROMISE, A
Beginning:
a. Original Parent – Adam (Rom. 5:12); b. Natural Country – The world
Later:
a. Birthplace – Calvary (Luke 23:33); b. Father – The Living God (Ex. 20:23; John 17:6, 11); c. Brothers & Sisters – All children of God (Heb. 2:10, 14); d. The Surety – The High Priest (Heb. 8:12; 1 John 2:2, 3); e. Appearance – As sorrowful, yet rejoicing (Ps. 34:18; Matt. 5:4); f. Eyes – Bright (Acts 1:11); g. Ears – Swift to hear (Jas. 1:19)
h. Hairs – All numbered (Matt. 10:30); i. Height – Small in man’s eyes, great in God’s sight (1 Sam. 17:28; Ps. 78:70); j. Dress – Robe of Christ’s righteousness (Rev. 6:11; 7:14); k. Food – The Word of God (1 Pet. 2:2); l. Work – Prayer and service of love (Eph. 6:18; 2 Thess. 1:14-17); m. Language – Unknown to the world; known to the children of God who learn in the school of the Holy Ghost (Acts 10:46); n. Resting Place – In the secret of the Most High (Ps. 91:1); o. Character – Hater of sin, lover of God and His children, and patient toward all men (Ps. 34:18, 19; Rom. 13:10; 1 Cor. 13:4); p. Destination – Heaven (Eph. 2:18, 19); q. Town – New Jerusalem (Rev. 21:10); u. Right of Entrance – The blood of Jesus (Heb. 10:12, 14, 19); r. Personal Property – An inheritance undefiled (1 Pet. 1:4, 5); s. Song on the Way – Praise to the Lamb that was slain (Rom. 15:11; Rev. 5:12)
Signature:
a. “I, Jehovah, have spoken it.”; b. “I change not.”; c. Given at the Royal Palace “before the foundation of the world” (1 Kings 10:13; Ps. 45:15; Is. 28:23; 1 Cor. 3:11)
Witnesses (2 Cor. 13:1):
a. Jesus Christ (Rev. 1:5); b. The Holy Spirit (Rom. 8:16; 9:1)
Seal:
a. Cross (Gal. 6:14); b. Crown (2 Tim. 4:8)
