--Last at the cross and one of first at empty tomb. John wants us to have that gift! --He says, "Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?" David even used words of praise when it came to the Word of God, so why would we not want to study it. likeness to the Lord, by a closer walk with Him. This one we have done here quiet a bit where we go chapter by chapter verse by verse, this is know as an expository bible study method. John says, "I've had close fellowship with Christ but I long for a closer walk." Some don’t study they just take preachers word (Act18:24-26; Act17:11; 2Tim2:15; 1Jn4:1-2; 2Cor11:13-15). I think today we will look at various places on why it is important. --When peace is broken, it is not easy to restore. Jesus is Lord: Sermon 1 Cornithians 1:1-9 Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. It was true on the Day of Pentecost. --She found time for their Bible study; took husband. God, in His Word, has a lot to say about our walk. We are not close.

We have looked, discussed, encouraged and challenged each other about a closer walk through: Blessings and responsibilities of a disciple of Christ, Effective prayer and prayer life of the righteous, Today, we are going to look at a closer walk with thee through the Word of God (Act2:52; 1Pt2:3-3), A very important part of our walk with Christ comes from the word of God, in fact our slogan here, is “Simply Christians studying God’s Word Together.” Bible study, we may do it Sunday mornings and an occasional Sunday night, Wednesday night, but the challenge is to make it a daily thing. --Closeness with Christ, you see, will do it for us! Moreover, by them Your servant is warned; It’s statutes are right, brings rejoicing to the heart (v.8), It is purifying and enduring, it is true, and righteous (v.99), It, the word, when kept brings great reward (v.11), Look what Jesus said when praying for the Apostles. Study, do it so that you may grow in respect to your salvation! Pray that your study will be for established application!

Please turn with me to Ephesians 3 and lets consider three simple, memorable reasons why you should value your Church - if you want a closer walk with Jesus, if you want to fulfil God’s purposes, if you want to change the world. Check it out. --Awaiting his friend, Hedley slowly read the words.

Keep pure by keeping the word, it gives us everything we need for life and godliness according to 2Pt1:3.

(transition) If you want something to grow, you water it right? Transformation happens from the inside out, what we know, what we believe will impact what we do. If you are not currently studying, are you willing to put aside time daily to help you have a closer walk with thee? --He was going the wrong way! Warning, warning, warning, do not turn to commentaries until you have wrestled with the scripture first. By a closer walk in Him!

--John wants this closer walk, for us. Personally I preach from the NASB, I study from the NKJV at this time, but you need to find a version that you are comfortable with and that makes sense to you. I also will reject you from being My priest. --As Thomas when he missed it, doubting Jesus arose!

Do I take outlines from lessons preached, taught so I can further study them to see if what was preached is true and for further personal growth? Takes a lot of "I'm sorry, please forgive.". The Word has power of salvation and condemnation (Jm1:21; Jn8:31-32; Jn12:48), Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and. On the table was a Bible, open to I John chapter 1. --Leaving, that sister said, "I don't understand all

This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching accurately the things concerning Jesus, being acquainted only with the baptism of John; and he began to speak out boldly in the synagogue. --Walking with Jesus, John became the Apostle of love. A good church fellowship. One of the greatest blessings enjoyed by Christians in this life is the privilege of PRAYER , by which we can approach God a. Search The Outlines, Executable Outlines, Copyright © Mark A. Copeland, 2016, Blessings & Responsibilities Of Being A Christian, Increasing Opportunities To Share The Gospel. A closeness. Want To Talk With Someone By Phone?

Find a bible study method or methods that help you in your closer walk using the Word and apply that method. --Third, "I write .. that you sin not" (2:1). His prayers. In this world where it is hard, how can the young, the impressionable keep their ways? Hedley Vicars was an Army officer who lived for self. Acts 26:12-20 New King James Version (NKJV).

God does His part, be assured. 14 And when we all had fallen to the ground, I heard a voice speaking to me and saying in the Hebrew language, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? We are responsible to test the spirits (ref. John wants us to have that gift! Let's do ours. John the Beloved Apostle wrote this epistle, he said, for at least five reasons .. for our benefit. Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. and fellowship with God in the Garden - by sin. --I John 1:6, "If we say we have fellowship with Him, --".. that you may know you have eternal life. --John went in.

So in summing up a closer walk with thee through the word a few quick things. --To John, Jesus entrusted His Mother, at the cross. --"That your joy may be full" (I John 1:4). Just a Closer Walk With Thee The Sermons of one of God's servants. Allow me to share my outline of this little Epistle. --Friend, when out of fellowship, we lose joy. Others. They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Do you? God, in His Word, has a lot to say about our walk. Not to walk ahead .. or behind .. but close together. --So there was no Biblical or church influence. It is simple to become a Christian - take Jesus,"born again" by trusting and following Him. So may we take a few minutes and briefly look at some suggestions for bible study. and walk in darkness, we lie."

a particular form of procedure for accomplishing or approaching something, especially a systematic or established one.

--"We have fellowship with one another .." (v 7). .

God's Spirit was speaking. Want it for all of you.

It will be known and there is no excuses, it is available to all for it is the power of God unto salvation! You need to know it yourself! A closer walk is needed among us. How does he rob us? It may be difficult to get started doing it, but it is an important duty, part of being a Christian. I do too. --Jesus' grave-clothes, like a shell, or a coccoon.

Prayerfully consider this. By a closer walk in Him! --The happier, and more blessed, is our life. They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. --As did Peter, when he denied he knew the Lord! 19 “Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision. --He mentions, "Fellowship with the Father.. His Son.". (Transition) Time is precious and we need to make time, take time with the Creator of time to study His Word there are may different methods to studying the bible, let me touch on just a few. 1Jn4:1-2), We need to be able to identify false prophets, teachers (2Cor11:13-15, also 1Jn4:1-2), I just can’t understand or get anything out of it (Eph3:3-4). In Him. 17 I will deliver you from the Jewish people, as well as from the Gentiles, to whom I now[a] send you, 18 to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.’. that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. Home Page --"That you also may have fellowship" (I John 1:3). A Closer Walk With God - From The Executable Outlines Series by Mark A. Copeland - Hundreds of free sermon outlines and Bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. --That Easter at the tomb, John saw it empty. Through prayer , … Through prayer , the Christian can find FORGIVENESS for sins - b. A closer walk is! 5:9). A closer walk, his joy. Faith, and up-bringing.

I think on this one many neglect study because they do not put aside time to do it on a regular basis, which is more than on Sunday morning or Wednesday evening. | Want To Discuss The Bible By Email? Method (noun). You have the ability to gain understanding, and when applied they bring wisdom and maturity as well as a closer walk with thee. --Until one of the sisters, after marriage, was saved. We did a very directed study when we did Gospel of John in small group, if you would like a copy of that study so you can do it yourself, please ask me. Keeping peace? We too are sanctified by the word of the apostles and the prophets when we study the Word of God, see, it is important if we study it if we want a closer walk with thee, The Word has power of preservation (Hos4:6; Ps119:9; Act20:28-32; 1Tim4:3-4). about your religion yet - but it has made a difference in your life - you are a joy to be with!". You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader. like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation. The implanted word is able to save your soul, for the Word is truth and truth sets you free.