If Persecution comes will (You be Ready?)

If Persecution comes will (You be Ready?)

So this is my question will you be ready if persecution comes to America? If so that it seems your are ready, will you be able to help others in the time of persecution.

            If not you need to get ready! Because if it does come in our time how will we be able to handle it. What if they take your Bibles from you, you know they come into our home when we are gone and take are Bible's from us.

So the question then comes how much Scripture have you memorized? That's funny because people are so used to having the Bible wherever they go on their I-phone or one in their car. But never one in the mind and heart. I have had many people tell me they don't even read there Bible.

Let me tell you something, I don't memorize Scripture to be a know-it-all. But so that I can commune with God, and be rooted in the Word of God.

         Please understand me I don't memorize something that I am not willing to apply to my life, but don't think the application will come overnight but only through deep meditation. You meditate little and you get little. Do you prepare a meal and not eat it, that's the same with Scripture, you must meditate on it to grow.

I make one more turn around the corner, let me ask you something:

Can you explain the doctrine of the Bible to me or not? If so please show me? Now what do I mean simple. Tell me about the Glory of God can you? Well what would be your answer? Here let me show you the The Glory of God:

Glory of God

The supreme purpose of redemption Ephesians 1:12.

Every tongue should confess Christ as Lord, to Philippians 2:11.

Exhibited in Christ John 1:14; 2 Corinthians 4:6; Hebrews 1:3.

Exhibited in

[His name Deuteronomy 28:58; Nehemiah 9:5.

His majesty Job 37:22; Psalm 93:1; 104:1; 145:5, 12; Isaiah 2:10.

His power Exodus 15:1, 6; Romans 6:4.

His work Psalm 19:1-3; 111:3.

His holiness] Exodus 15:11.

Described as

[Eternal Psalm 104:31.

Great Psalm 138:5.

Highly exalted Psalm 8:1; 113:4.

Rich] Ephesians 3:16.

Exhibited to

[Moses Exodus 34:5-7; 33:18-23; Acts 7:2.

Stephen Acts 7:55;

His people] Leviticus 9:23; Deuteronomy 5:24; Psalm 102:16.

Enlightens the church Revelation 21:11, 23.

Believers desire to behold Psalm 63:2; 90:16.

Guarded by Him Isaiah 42:8.

Believers should

[Reverence Isaiah 59:19.

Plead in prayer Psalm 79:9.

Magnify] Psalm 57:5.

The earth is full of Isaiah 6:3.

The knowledge of, shall fill the earth Habakkuk 2:14.

Man falls short of the glory of God Ro 3:23;

So I what I mean is this memorize good theology. You don't have to do the references, but memorize the sub topics. And do that with other doctrine and you will start to see yourself grow. I recommend one good resource is the MacArthur study Bible, in the back of the Bible before you get to the concordance there is about 30 pages of good sound doctrine write them out on 3X5 cards. Start memorizing them say them while walking back and forth don't read it; but Quote it.

Then review it weekly for a year, then monthly for two years, than every other month for two years, then every 90 days for the rest of your life. Get a good big card box, get index cards and write each day of the week on each card, and when that day comes up you review your cards on that day. Hope this will help you grow. Oh one more don't put to many sub topics on one card keep it too 7-8 sub topics per card, that will make it easy to memorize that way.

God Bless and may the rich blessing of the Lord be with You. Mike Tryban!

All Christians Should Be As Missionaries

All Christians Should Be As Missionaries

After the example of Christ Act 10:38;

Women and children as well as men Psa 8:2; Pro 31:26; Mat 21:15; Mat 21:16; Phi 4:3; 1Ti 5:10; Tit 2:3-5; 1Pe 3:1;

The zeal of idolaters should provoke to Jer 7:18;

The zeal of hypocrites should provoke to Mat 23:15;

An imperative duty Jdg 5:23; Luk 19:40;

The principle on which 2Co 5:14; 2Co 5:15;

However weak they may be 1Co 1:27;

From their calling as believers Exo 19:6; 1Pe 2:9;

As faithful stewards 1Pe 4:10; 1Pe 4:11;

In youth Psa 71:17; Psa 148:12; Psa 148:13;

In old age Deu 32:7; Psa 71:18;

In the family Deu 6:7; Psa 78:5-8; Isa 38:19; 1Co 7:16;

In their intercourse with the world Mat 5:16; Phi 2:15; Phi 2:16; 1Pe 2:12;

In first giving their own selves to the Lord 2Co 8:5;

In declaring what God has done for them Psa 66:16; 116:16-19;

In hating life for Christ Luk 14:26;

In openly confessing Christ Mat 10:32;

In following Christ Luk 14:27; Luk 18:22;

In preferring Christ above all relations Luk 14:26; 1Co 2:2;

In joyfully suffering for Christ Heb 10:34;

In forsaking all for Christ Luk 5:11;

In a holy example Mat 5:16; Phi 2:15; 1Th 1:7;

In holy conduct 1Pe 2:12;

In holy boldness Psa 119:46;

In dedicating themselves to the service of God Jos 24:15; Psa 27:4;

In devoting all property to God 1Ch 29:2; 1Ch 29:3; 1Ch 29:14; 1Ch 29:16; Ecc 11:1; Mat 6:19; Mat 6:20; Mar 12:44; Luk 12:33; Luk 18:22; Luk 18:28; Act 2:45; Act 4:32-34;

In holy conservation Psa 37:30; Pro 10:31; Pro 15:7; Eph 4:29; Col 4:6;

In talking of God and his works Psa 71:24; Psa 77:12; Psa 119:27; Psa 145:11; Psa 145:12;

In showing forth God's praises Isa 43:21;

In inviting forth God's praises Isa 43:21;

In inviting others to embrace the gospel Psa 34:8; Isa 2:3; Joh 1:46; Joh 4:29;

In seeking the edification of others Rom 14:19; Rom 15:2; 1Th 5:11;

In admonishing others 1Th 5:14; 2Th 3:15;

In reproving others Lev 19:17; Eph 5:11;

In teaching and exhorting Psa 34:11; Psa 51:13; Col 3:16; Heb 3:13; Heb 10:25;

In interceding for others Col 4:3; Heb 13:18; Jam 5:16;

In aiding ministers in their labors Rom 16:3; Rom 16:9; 2Co 11:9; Phi 4:14-16; 3Jo 1:6;

In giving a reason for their faith Exo 12:26; Exo 12:27; Deu 6:20; Deu 6:21; 1Pe 3:15;

In encouraging the weak Isa 35:3; Isa 35:4; Rom 14:1; Rom 15:1; 1Th 5:14;

In visiting and relieving the poor, the sick, &c Lev 25:35; Psa 112:9; 2Co 9:9; Mat 25:36; Act 20:35; Jam 1:27;

With a willing heart Exo 35:29; 1Ch 29:9; 1Ch 29:14;

With a superabundant liberality Exo 36:5-7; 2Co 8:3;

Encouragement to Pro 11:25; Pro 11:30; 1Co 1:27; Jam 5:19; Jam 5:20;

Blessedness of Dan 12:3;

Illustrated Mat 25:14; Luk 19:13;

Exemplified

Hannah 1Sa 2:1-10;

Captive maid 2Ki 5:3;

Chief of the Fathers, &c Ezr 1:5;

Shadrach, &c Dan 3:16-18;

Restored demoniac Mar 5:20;

Shepherds Luk 2:17;

Anna Luk 2:38;

Joanna, &c Luk 8:3;

Leper Luk 17:15;

Disciples Luk 19:37; Luk 19:38;

Centurion Luk 23:47;

Andrew Joh 1:41; Joh 1:42;

Philip Joh 1:46;

Woman of Samaria Joh 4:29;

Barnabas Act 4:36; Act 4:37;

Persecuted Believers Act 8:4; Act 11:19; Act 11:20;

Apollos Act 18:25;

Aquila, &c Act 18:26;

Various individuals Rom 16:1-27;

Onesiphorus 2Ti 1:16;

Philemon Phm 1:1-6;

Lord's Supper

Lord's Supper

Prefigured Exodus 12:21-28; 1 Cor 5:7-8;

Instituted Matthew 26:26; 1 Cor 11:23;

Purpose and character of Matthew 26:27; Luke 22:19; 1 Cor 10:16; 11:24, 26;

Qualifications to partake of 1 Cor 5:7-8; 10:21; 11:28, 31;

Was continually observed by the early church Acts 2:42; 20:7;

Unworthy partakes of

Are guilty concerning the body and blood of Christ 1 Cor 11:27;

Eats and drinks judgment on himself 1 Cor 11:29;

Are visited with judgments 1 Cor 11:30;

Fellowship of Believers

Fellowship of Believers

God's will Matt 18:20; John 17:20-21

Occurs

With God 1 John 1:3;

With believers in heaven Hebrews 12:22-24;

With each other Gal 2:9; 1 John 1:3, 7;

In public and social worship Acts 1:14; Hebrews 10:25;

In the Lord's Supper 1 Cor 10:17;

In prayer for each other 2 Cor 1:11; Eph 6:18;

In exhortation Col 3:16; Hebrews 10:25;

In mutual comfort and edification 1 Thess 4:18; 5:11;

In mutual sympathy and kindness Romans 12:15; Eph 4:32;

In mutual love and concern 1 Cor 12:26-27;

In mutual submission Eph 5:21;

In mutual sharing of life Philem 6;

The delight of Romans 15:32;

Exhortation to Eph 4:1-3;

Opposed to communion with the wicked 2 Cor 6:14-17; Eph 5:11;

Exemplified by

The apostles Acts 1:14;

The local church Acts 2:42; 5:12;

Paul Acts 20:36-38;

Exemplified by:

Solomon 1Kiings 11:1-8

Rehoboam 1Kings 12:8-9

Jehoshaphat 2Chr 18:3; 2Chr 19:2; 2Chr 20:35-37

Jehoram 2Chr 21:6

Ahaziah 2Chr 22:3-5

Israelites Ezr 9:1-2

Israel Ezek 44:7

Judas Iscariot Mat 26:14-16

Instances of those who avoided fellowship with the wicked:

Man of God 1Kings 13:7-10

Nehemiah Neh 6:2-4; Neh 10:29-31

David Psa 101:4-7; Psa 119:115

Jeremiah Jer 15:17

Joseph, of Arimathaea Luk 23:51

Church of Ephesus Rev 2:6

Excellency And Glory Of The Church

Excellency And Glory Of The Church

Derived from God Isa 28:5;

Derived from Christ Isa 60:1; Luk 2:34;

Result from the favor of God Isa 43:4;

God delights in Psa 45:11; Isa 62:3-5;

Believers delight in Isa 66:11;

CONSIST IN ITS

Being the seat of God's worship Psa 96:6;

Being the temple of God 1Cor 3:16; 1Cor 3:17; Eph 2:21; Eph 2:22;

Being the body of Christ Eph 1:22; Eph 1:23;

Being the bride of Christ Psa 45:13; Psa 45:14; Rev 19:7; Rev 19:8; Rev 21:2;

Being established Psa 48:8; Isa 33:20;

Eminent position Psa 48:2; Isa 2:2;

Graces of character Son 2:14;

Perfection of beauty Psa 50:2;

Members being righteous Isa 60:21; Rev 19:8;

Strength and defense Psa 48:12; Psa 48:13;

Sanctification Eph 5:26; Eph 5:27;

Augmented by increase of its members Isa 49:18; Isa 60:4-14;

Are abundant Isa 66:11;

Sin obscures Lam 2:14; Lam 2:15;

Divisions in the Church

Divisions in the Church

Forbidden in the church 1Cor 1:10;

Condemned in the church 1Cor 1:11-13; 1Cor 11:18;

Unbecoming in the church 1Cor 12:24; 1Cor 12:25;

ARE CONTRARY TO THE

Unity of Christ 1Cor 1:13; 1Cor 12:13;

Desire of Christ John 17:21-23;

Purpose of Christ John 10:16;

Spirit of the church 1Cor 11:16;

Are proof of a carnal spirit 1Cor 3:3;

Avoid those who cause Rom 16:17;

Evil of, illustrated Matt 12:25;

Church Leaders

Church Leaders

Called by God Exo 28:1; Heb 5:4;

Qualified by God Isa 6:5-7; 2Cor 3:5; 2Cor 3:6;

Commissioned by Christ Matt 28:19;

Sent by the Holy Spirit Acts 13:2; Acts 13:4;

Have authority from God 2Cor 10:8; 13:10;

Authority of, is for edification 2Cor 10:8; 2Cor 13:10;

Separated to the gospel Rom 1:1;

Entrusted with the gospel 1Thess 2:4;

DESCRIBED AS

Ambassadors for Christ 2Cor 5:20;

Ministers of Christ 1Cor 4:1;

Stewards of the mysteries of God 1Cor 4:1;

Defenders of the faith Php 1:7;

The servants of Christ's people 2Cor 4:5;

Specially protected by God 2Cor 1:10;

Necessity for Mat 9:37; Mat 9:38; Rom 10:14;

Excellency of Rom 10:15;

Labors of, vain, without God's blessing 1Cor 3:7; 15:10;

Compared to earthen vessels 2Cor 4:7;

SHOULD BE

Pure Isa 52:11; 1Tim 3:9;

Holy Exo 28:36; Lev 21:6; Tit 1:8;

Humble Acts 20:19;

Patient 2Cor 6:4; 2Tim 2:24;

Blameless 1Tim 3:2; Tit 1:7;

Willing Isa 6:8; 1Pet 5:2;

Disinterested 2Cor 12:14; 1Thess 2:6;

Impartial 1Tim 5:21;

Gentle 1Thess 2:7; 2Tim 2:24;

Devoted Acts 20:24; Php 1:20; Php 1:21;

Strong in grace 2Tim 2:1;

Self-denying 1Cor 9:27;

Sober, just, and temperate Lev 10:9; Tit 1:8;

Hospitable 1Tim 3:2; Tit 1:8;

Apt to teach 1Tim 3:2; 2Tim 2:24;

Studious and meditative 1Tim 4:13; 1Tim 4:15;

Watchful 2Tim 4:5;

Prayerful Eph 3:14; Php 1:4;

Strict in ruling their own families 1Tim 3:4; 1Tim 3:12;

Affectionate to their people Phi 1:7; 1Th 2:8; 1Th 2:11;

Ensample to the flock Phi 3:17; 2Th 3:9; 1Tim 4:12; 1Pet 5:3;

SHOULD NOT BE

Lords over God's heritage 1Pet 5:3;

Greedy of filthy lucre Acts 20:33; 1Tim 3:3; 1Tim 3:8; 1Pet 5:2;

Contentious 1Tim 3:3; Tit 1:7;

Crafty 2Cor 4:2;

Men-pleasers Gal 1:10; 1Th 2:4;

Easily dispirited 2Cor 4:8; 2Cor 4:9; 2Cor 6:10;

Entangled by cares Luke 9:60; 2Tim 2:4;

Given to wine 1Tim 3:3; Tit 1:7;

Should seek the salvation of their flock 1Cor 10:33;

Should avoid giving unnecessary offense 1Cor 10:32; 1Cor10:33; 2Cor 6:3;

Should make full proof of their ministry 2Tim 4:5;

ARE BOUND TO

Preach the gospel to all Mar 16:16; 1Cor 1:17;

Feed the Church Jer 3:15; John 21:15-17; Acts 20:28; 1Pet 5:2;

Build up the Church 2Cor 12:19; Eph 4:12;

Watch for souls Heb 13:17;

Pray for their people Joe 2:17; Col 1:9;

Strengthen the faith of their people Luk 22:32; Act 14:22;

Teach 2Ti 2:2;

Exhort Tit 1:9; Tit 2:15;

Warn affectionately Act 20:31;

Rebuke Tit 1:13; Tit 2:15;

Comfort 2Cor 1:4-6;

Convince gainsayers Tit 1:9;

War a good warfare 1Ti 1:18; 2Ti 4:7;

Endure hardness 2Tim 2:3;

SHOULD PREACH

Christ crucified Act 8:5; Act 8:35; 1Cor 2:2;

Repentance and faith Act 20:21;

According to the oracles of God 1Pet 4:11;

Everywhere Mar 16:20; Act 8:4;

Not with enticing words of man's wisdom 1Cor 1:17; 1Cor 2:1; 1Cor 2:4;

Not setting forth themselves 2Cor 4:5;

Without deceitfulness 2Cor 2:17; 2Cor 4:2; 1Thess 2:3; 1Thess 2:5;

Fully, and without reserve Act 5:20; Act 20:20; Act 20:27; Rom 15:19;

With boldness Isa 58:1; Eze 2:6; Mat 10:27; Mat_10:28;

With plainness of speech 2Cor 3:12;

With zeal 1Thess 2:8;

With constancy Act 6:4; 2Ti 4:2;

With consistency 2Cor 1:18; 2Cor 1:19;

With heedfulness 1Ti 4:16;

With good will and love Phi 1:15-17;

With faithfulness Eze 3:17; Eze 3:18;

Without charge, if possible 1Cor 9:18; 1Th 2:9;

Woe to those who do not preach the gospel 1Cor 9:16;

WHEN FAITHFUL

Approve themselves as the ministers of God 2Cor 6:4;

Thank God for his gifts to their people 1Cor 1:4; Phi 1:3; 1Th 3:9;

Glory in their people 2Cor 7:4;

Rejoice in the faith and holiness of their people 1Th 3:6-9;

Commend themselves to the consciences of men 2Cor 4:2;

Are rewarded Mat 24:47; 1Cor 3:14; 1Cor 9:17; 1Cor 9:18; 1Pe 5:4;

WHEN UNFAITHFUL

Described Isa 56:10-12; Tit 1:10; Tit 1:11;

Deal treacherously with their people Joh 10:12;

Delude men Jer 6:14; Mat 15:14;

Seek gain Mic 3:11; 2Pe 2:3;

Shall be punished Eze 33:6-8; Mat 24:48-51;

THEIR PEOPLE ARE BOUND, TO

Regard them as God's messengers 1Cor 4:1; Gal 4:14;

Not to despise them Luk 10:16; 1Ti 4:12;

Attend to their instructions Mal 2:7; Mat 23:3;

Follow their holy example 1Cor 11:1; Phi 3:17;

Imitate their faith Heb 13:7;

Hold them in reputation Phi 2:29; 1Th 5:13; 1Ti 5:17;

Love them 2Co 8:7; 1Th 3:6;

Pray for them Rom 15:30; 2Co 1:11; Eph 6:19; Heb 13:18;

Obey them 1Cor 16:16; Heb 13:17;

Give them joy 2Cor 1:14; 2Cor 2:3;

Help them Rom 16:9; Phi 4:3;

Support them 2Chr 31:4; 1Cor 9:7-11; Gal 6:6;

Pray for the increase of Mat 9:38;

Faithful-Exemplified

The Eleven Apostles Mat 28:16-19;

The seventy Luke 10:1; Luke 10:17;

Matthias Act 1:26;

Philip Act 8:5;

Barnabas Act 11:23;

Simeon, &c Act 13:1;

Paul Act 28:31;

Tychicus Eph 6:21;

Timothy Phi 2:22;

Epaphroditus Phi 2:24;

Archippus Col 4:17;

Titus Tit 1:5;