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Understanding why and how parables are used in Scripture, especially by Jesus, is a vital part of interpreting God’s Word. And the presence of allegories in the Bible does not give license to the student to interpret “allegorically”, the invalid method that transfers the authority from God’s Word to the mind of the human interpreter.

Four preliminary ideas relating to the topic of biblical authority and submission that will be foundational to our future studies.

Though perhaps more challenging than some of the other “gaps” we need to overcome, the literal, historical, and grammatical method of interpretation will still yield God’s intended meaning for the student of His Word if faithfully and consistently applied.

A series of 10 Questions that will help us to understand and live under the influence of the Holy Spirit.

• Question Ten: Where do I find the strength to obey?

A series of 10 Questions that will help us to understand and live under the influence of the Holy Spirit.

• Question Nine: Is the filling of the Spirit visible?

The Bible is a rich and beautiful collection of various kinds of literature or “genre”. However, we still must consistently apply the literal method of interpretation to each to arrive at God’s intended meaning and application for our lives.

A series of 10 Questions that will help us to understand and live under the influence of the Holy Spirit.

• Question Eight: Can the Spirit’s filling leak out?

A look at “three selfs” which obstruct the work of the Spirit in the life of a believer.

Now that we have the three tools of observation, interpretation, and application in our hermeneutics toolbox we can begin to apply them to the various aspects of God’s Word. Since God chose to communicate in languages a careful study of grammar will be the first step.

A series of 10 Questions that will help us to understand and live under the influence of the Holy Spirit.

• Question Four: How is the filling different from the Spirit’s other ministries to the believer?
• Question Five: Who does the filling?
• Question Six: What is the content of the filling?
• Question Seven: How do I fulfill this command?

Once we see what the Scripture says, and understand what it means, our next task is to make application to our lives. Jesus prayed to His Father that His disciples would be sanctified in the truth (John 17:17) and we dare not short circuit the Spirits work by failing to apply what we know to be true.

A series of 10 Questions that will help us to understand and live under the influence of the Holy Spirit.

• Question Three: What is the filing of the Spirit?

Having seen what the Scripture says we must understand what it means by applying sound interpretive principles. Our model is the same one used by the prophets, the apostles, and by Jesus Himself.

A series of 10 Questions that will help us to understand and live under the influence of the Holy Spirit.  In this introduction, we begin to examine both the meaning and significance of Paul’s command to not be drunk with wine but instead be filled with the Spirit. A comprehensive understanding of this command is necessary not only to avoid the abuse of alcohol but more significantly to comprehend and avail ourselves of the Spirit’s power to live the Christian life in the realm of marriage and family.

• Question One: Why is this study important?
• Question Two: Why warn about wine?

The first step in understanding anything is to observe it. The Bible is a rich treasure house of truth and we must apply ourselves diligently to glean all that God has for us. We will never understand and apply what we do not see.

Introduction and overview of Ephesians 5:15-6:9 and how it connects to Paul’s earlier section (chapters 1-3) of the letter and the great doctrinal truths about our redemption contained therein.

Salvation provides any believer with a certain level of confidence that their faith is real. Being reminded of what those certainties are is the focus of this message. Knowing the truth provides confidence to confront any life situation a believer faces. John ends this book with a strong warning: "Guard yourself from idols." What are idols, and why is it important to avoid them? An exposition of 1 John 5:13-21.

There is much division in the world and in the churches in Asia Minor. Why does this division exist, and how can believers live their lives in the midst of it all? To solidify the believer's faith in Jesus, John provides evidence that He came in the flesh. We will be looking at three more witnesses to the truth that Jesus is God. These pieces of evidence will destroy the argument that the Gnostic false teachers are bringing into the churches. An exposition of 1 John 5:6-12.

The new birth is central to the Christian faith. In this lesson, we will discuss the new birth, and how it is that you become born of Him. Do you become born of Him because you made a decision or does God act first? We will discuss the evidence that proves you have been born of Him. For those that have the new birth, they will have victory over this world system. God is gracious and provides you with the faith to overcome all things. An exposition of 1 John 5:1-5.

How do you know that you belong to Jesus? What does it mean to have the assurance that you are living your lives for Him? Assurance comes from the Holy Spirit who lives in the believer, but how do you know you have it? Whoever is willing to confess Christ before the world is the one who is assured of their faith in Him. Assurance breeds confidence and strength in your life. From that, you will never fear or worry about the day of judgment. An exposition of 1 John 4:13-21.

This morning’s lesson provides ten reasons why you should regularly and systematically read your whole bible along with some practical suggestions to help you begin and sustain this life-changing spiritual habit.