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Matt 16. Opinions

Your Opinion Matters by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey Adrian Rogers said, “Everyone has a right to his own opinion, but no one has a right to be wrong about the facts.” He also said, “Tolerance was once a good virtue, an entitlement to your own opinion. Now, tolerance is an unreasonable thought that all opinions are correct.” Matthew 16:13-19 provides an account of the exchange between Jesus and His disciples about His identity. Opinions varied then as they do today. This passage reveals three ways opinions need to be addressed. Some opinions need to be challenged. Matthew 16:13-14 reads, “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?’ So they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’” Matthew 16 records what is called “the most significant case of mistaken identity in history.” Paul warns about those who erroneously preach “another Jesus” in 2 Corinthi...
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Phil 3 FINALLY

Phil 3  Finally! Rejoice in the Lord Philippians 3:1-9 ESV - Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh— 4 though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. 7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and co...
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Bread on the Water by FW Boreham Epworth Press in 1949. Thank you to Geoff Pound

HOW TED PRINGLE CAME BACK Christmas, 1949 ‘The worst of our work is that nothing ever comes of it!’ pensively observed Archie Harrington, the handsome young minister of Rocky Glen. Neatly attired in a grey suit with a flowing blue tie, Archie seemed to be speaking quietly to himself rather than addressing the men around him. We were away in the depths of the Australian bush at a spot, close to the water’s edge, at which three huge gum-trees had fallen, their prostrate forms completing a perfect triangle. To this romantic and secluded rendezvous, the men who were attending the Summer Retreat at Silver Falls often came of an evening after the programme of the day had been completed. Many of them mounted the prostrate trees; some lounged against the gigantic trunks that clustered round; whilst others squatted or sprawled among the fern. On hot nights, it was very pleasant, before retiring, to saunter down to this leafy paradise. As soon as the last session of the day had closed,...
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Isaac Watts No more my God. Philippians 3:7,8

1 No more, my God, I boast no more Of all the duties I have done; I quit the hopes I held before, To trust the merits of thy Son. 2 Now, for the love I bear his name, What was my gain I count my loss; My former pride I call my shame, And nail my glory to his cross. 3 Yes, and I must and will esteem All things but loss for Jesus’ sake; O may my soul be found in him, And of his righteousness partake! 4 The best obedience of my hands Dares not appear before thy throne; But faith can answer thy demands, By pleading what my Lord has done.
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Phil 3  Finally! Rejoice in the Lord outline

Phil 3  Finally! Rejoice in the Lord "Finally" but then goes on for 2 more chapters.  "Daddy, what does the pastor mean when he says, "Finally"; to which his father responded, "Absolutely nothing, son." "Now then".  The Big protection is to Rejoice in the Lord! It's a command. joy is not an emotion. Joy isn't a temperamental characteristic. Joy isn't related to circumstances or health or bank accounts.  To rejoice in the Lord means that you find in the Lord your source of joy; He is the highest object of your joy; He is the treasure and fellowship of joy.  It is also a safeguard. A protection. Like a protective barrier. Matthew Henry,  "The joy of the Lord is a divine armor against the assaults of our spiritual enemies and puts our mouths out of taste for those pleasures with which the tempter baits his hooks . . . the taste of joy in our mouths makes the tempter's offerings seem bland by comparison." Psalm 34:5...
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Sometimes I feel discouraged at the events of life

Ecclesiastes 3:16 – 4:12    What To Do When Corrupt People Oppress You Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 And God’s Sovereignty All Is Appointed in God’s Time        All Is Appropriate in God’s Time  All Is Adjudicated in God’s Time The issue of Power, Oppression, Bullying and Corruption are not new issues that suddenly raised their heads in the last few years. They are a reflection of the sinfulness of man and the horrendous and unloving way we treat other people. Corruption. You don’t have to look far to see it. The problem is that people so blur the lines that they just can’t see it. Hatton used parliamentary privilege to expose organised crime in the Griffith mafia, police corruption and malfeasance within government departments and agencies. [7]  In 1994, by 46 votes to 45, he forced the minority Fahey Government to establish the Wood Royal Commission  into Police Corruption. During the period of the Wood Royal Comm...
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