THE WORD, THE POWER OF GOD

Newsletter 152 August 9, 2009
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You will clearly note the dominance of blue in this study. These are other scripture references to the same words or thoughts in other places than in this verse. They usually appear either as a center column or a note at the foot of the page. They are given in full here because that is how the built in “hovering” is able to give instant access on your computer monitor of a different Bible version for comparison.

The materialistic world of today, and even Christians are not immune to this temptation, may question why we preach the “cross”, and even more so, “the blood of the cross.” They call it foolishness, but it is essential to salvation. It is a part of Christ’s command, “preach the gospel.” (Mark 16:15) He tells us what to preach, and what to do, for the lost. (Mark 16:16) It is our privilege to preach the “Gospel,” the good news, to a world that needs to hear that Christ shed His blood for their sins. He knew from the beginning that this would be the only way to save mankind from sin. The fact that Jesus died on the cross, was buried and arose from the dead, answers the eternal question, “What happens to us when we die?” “What then?” Christians, alone, know the answer to that question and are under command to share that good news with the world. As Christ arose, so shall we.

Libraries, university classrooms, and even newspapers, and scholarly journals are filled with people’s vain attempts to answer that question. But God has answered the questions of origin, purpose, and the future of mankind. He created it, and the “foolish” reject Him, Man thinks he is wise because he can take atoms which God made and bring about the release of that pent-up power in a mighty explosion. What would happen if God were to release all the power of his creation at one time; not just a tiny fragment of His stored energy?

It will all end in a mighty explosion. “God has made foolish the wisdom of this world” (1 Corinthians 1:20).

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (King James Version)

18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. ( 1 Corinthians 1:21, 1 Corinthians 1:23, 1 Corinthians 1:25, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 4:10, Acts 2:47, 1 Corinthians 2:15, 2 Corinthians 4:3, 2 Thessalonians 2:10, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 1:24)
19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. ( Isaiah 29:14)
20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? (Job 12:17, Isaiah 19:11, Isaiah 33:18, Matthew 13:22, 1 Corinthians 2:6, 1 Corinthians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 3:18, 1 Corinthians 3:19, Romans 1:2, John 12:31, 1 Corinthians 1:27, 1 Corinthians 6:2, 1 Corinthians 11:32, James 4:4)
21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. (John 12:31, 1 Corinthians 1:27, 1 Corinthians 6:2, 1 Corinthians 11:32, James 4:4, Luke 12:32, Galatians 1:15, Colossians 1:19, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:23, 1 Corinthians 1:25, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 4:10, Romans 11:14, James 5:20)
22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: (Matthew 12:38)
23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness; (1 Corinthians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 3:1, 1 Corinthians 5:11, Luke 2:34, 1 Peter 3:8, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:21, 1 Corinthians 1:25, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 4:10)
24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. (Romans 8:28, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Luke 11:49, 1 Corinthians 1:30)
25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. (1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:21, 1 Corinthians 1:23, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Corinthians 4:10, 2 Corinthians 13:4)

Christ said, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.” (Matthew 28:18). When he said Matthew 28:19 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations,” He was also saying, I have all power, therefore go teach, I will provide all that you need.

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READ THE BIBLE THROUGH AGAIN IN 2009

AUGUST

9th. Sunday – 1 Chronicles 16,17, 1 Corinthians 7:19-40, Psalm 93
10th. Monday – 1 Chronicles 18,19,20, 1 Corinthians 8, Psalm 94:1-11
11th. Tuesday – 1 Chronicles 21,22, 1 Corinthians 9, Psalm 94:12-23
12th. Wednesday – 1 Chronicles 23,24, 1 Corinthians 10:1-17, Proverbs 19:21-29
13th. Thursday – 1 Chronicles 25,26, 1 Corinthians 10:18-33, Psalm 95
14th. Friday – 1 Chronicles 27,28, 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Psalm 96
15th. Saturday – 1 Chronicles 29 - 2 Chronicles 1, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Psalm 97
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THIS WEEK'S SCRIPTURE

"I have planted, Apollos watered: but God gave the increase So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.“

1 Corinthians 4:6,7
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SOME HELPFUL ADVICE
* Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less foods that are manufactured in plants.

* Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

* Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

* Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

* You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

* Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

* Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
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