Jewish History — Old Testament Ministry of the Lord Jesus — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Transition from Jews to Gentiles — Acts Events after the Rapture — Revelation
God desires all to be saved — 1 Timothy 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth., 2 Peter 3:9The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Christ Died for all — 1 Timothy 2:6Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time., Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man., 1 John 2:2And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. People are lost because they refuse to believe — John 3:18He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 5:40 And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life. Evangelism offers salvation to anyone who believes — Acts 16:31And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house., Romans 10:9-10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Grace can be resisted or rejected — Matthew 23:37O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! Acts 7:51 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. Condemnation results in rejecting Christ — John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. Study the Scripture 1 Thessalonians 4:11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; 2 Timothy 2:15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
DATE-AD EVENT 1 Saddles first used in Rome 4 Herod the Great dies 5 Paul born 6 Judea becomes a Roman providence Jesus visits Temple as a boy 7 Zealots in Judea rebel against Rome 14 Tiberius succeeds Caesar Agustus as Roman Emperor 26 Pontius Pilate appointed governor John the Baptist begins his ministry 27 Jesus begins his ministry 30 Jesus crucified; ascends into heaven; Pentecost, church begins 35 Saul’s conversion on Damascus road 40 Herod Agrippa appointed king of Judea 43 London England founded; first definite reference to Diamonds 46 Saul/Paul begins first missionary journey 50 Romans begin using soap 54 Claudius poisoned by order of his wife; Nero becomes emperor 57 Paul writes letter to Romans; Paul imprisoned in Caesarea 59 Paul’s voyage to Rome 60 Paul writes ‘prison letters’ 62 Paul released from prison 64 Fire burns much of Rome; Nero blames Christians for setting it 66 Painting on canvas 67 Paul martyred 68 Romans destroy Jewish religious commune of the Essene sect. Before Essenes were captured they hid their library of Bible manuscripts in a cave in Qumram by the dead sea (to be discovered in 1948) 70 Romans destroy Jerusalem 73 960 Jews commit mass suicide at Masada while under Roman attach 74 China open silk trade with the west 75 Rome begins construction of famous coliseum 79 Vesuvius in Italy erupts killing 30,000 people and burying cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum 95 Apostle John writes Revelation
DATE-BC EVENT Creation to 1400 BC Adam expelled from Garden of Eden Noah builds the ark 2500 Egyptians discover papyrus and ink for writing and build first libraries Iron objects manufactured in the ancient Near East Egyptians import gold from Africa Semitic chieftain, Sargon conquers Sumer to become first “World Conqueror” Horses domesticated in Egypt: Chickens domesticated in Babylon: Bows and arrows used in warfare 2000 Immigration of northern Asians to North America; Stockbreeding and irrigation used in China; Stonehenge, England, a center for religious worship; Bellows used in India allowing for hotter furnace temperature Glass made by the Mesopotamians; Ziggurats build in Mesopotamia; Earliest discovered drug; Ethyl alcohol, used to alleviate pain 1960 Abram born 1885 Abram 75, Called by God Abram 86, 1st son, Ishmael born to Hagar Abram 99, Named Abraham by God 1860 Promised son, Isaac born to Sarah 90 and Abraham 100 1800 Esau & Jacob born to Rebecca and Isaac 60, Abraham is 160 years old Jacob flees to Haran (his mother’s brother) 1815 Joseph born to Rachel and Jacob Egyptians use irrigation systems to control Nile flooding; Spoked Wheel invented in the ancient Near East; Horses used to pull vehicles Joseph sold into slavery by his brothers Joseph rules Egypt 1705 Joseph dies Babylonian mathemations already understand cube and square root; Hammurbi of Babylon provides first of all legal codes Egyptian papyrus document describes medical and surgical procedures 1526 Moses is born Sundial used in Egypt; Mexican sun-pyramid built 1446 Moses leads children of Israel exodus from Egypt Ten Commandments given to Moses by God 1444 Israel camps at Mt Sinai 1406 Moses dies; Hebrews enter Canaan First period of Chinese literature, Intricate clock used in China Palace of Krossus on Isle of Crete destroyed by earthquake
Without the Bible, the Holy Scripture, we have nothing to base our beliefs on. The Bible is God’s word about man and his relationship to God. Psalm 12:6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Psalm 119:105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. The Lord Jesus told how important Scripture is: Matthew 5:18For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Luke 16:17 And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail. Study the Word 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Romans 15:4For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. 1 Corinthians 10:11Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. Reason to Study 2 Timothy 3:16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Doctrine a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group. Reproof an expression of blame or disapproval. Correction the action or process of correcting something, used to introduce an amended version of something one has just said. Instruction detailed information telling how something should be done, operated, or assembled. Righteousness the quality of being morally right or justifiable. 2 Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Perfect having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be. Furnished to supply with what is useful or necessary, to fit out, provide, equip. And to conclude: 1 Corinthians 2:12-16Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.
The Bible is a Revelation from God, of the falloff man, the way of salvation and God’s plan and purpose for the ages. It speaks of: Four Persons: God the father, God the Soin, God the Holy Spiri and Satan Three Places: Earth, Heaven, Hell Three classes of people: Jew, Gentile and Believers The Scriptures were given to man a little at a time, “at sundry times and in diverse manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets” Hebrews 1:1, “… holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” 2 Peter 1:21 during a period of 1600 years, from 1492 BC to 100 AD. There are 66 books, 39 Old Testament, 27 New Testament. The books wee written by about 40 different authors. By Kings, David and Solomon, by statesmen, Daniel and Nehemiah, by priests, Ezra, by Moses, raised by Egyptians, by herdsmen, Amos, prophets Isaiah, Ezekiel and Zechariah, a tax collector, Matthew, fisherman, Peter, James and John who “were unlearned and ignorant“ Acts 4:13, a man well versed in Jewish Law, Saul (Paul). The Old and New Testaments were not separate and distinct books, but rather are two halves of a whole. The New in “enfolded” in the Old, and the Old is “unfolded” in the New. One cannot understand Leviticus without Hebrews, or Daniel without Revelation or Isaiah 53 without the Gospels. Hidden in the Old Revealed in the New. Three kinds of language in the Bible: Figurative, Symbolical and Literal. Such expressions as “Harden not your heart” are Figurative, there meaning is made clear by the context. Symbolic language like the description of Nebuchadnezzars’ “Colossus”, Daniel’s “four wild beasts” or Christ in the midst of the “seven candlesticks” are explained either in the same chapter or elsewhere in Scripture. Literal are true statements as “the true gospel is the Death, Burial and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus”. Three things that must be avoided when handled in God’s word: Misinterpretation of Scripture Misapplication of Scripture Dislocation of Scripture We must not overlook the “Parable” form of imparting truth. In the Gospels it is used as a “Mystery Form” of imparting truth. Matthew 13:10-13And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. 2 Timothy 3:16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The Old Testament is preparation for Christ; The Gospels Manifest Him to the world; In Acts He is preached and His Gospel Propagated; in the epistles His gospel is explained; and in Revelation all the purposes of God through Christ are consummated.
2 Corinthians 11:4For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. Galatians 1:6I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
1 Corinthians 15:1-4Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 10:9-13That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
At one time there were two gospels; One for the Jew and one for the Gentile!
But as the Apostle Paul got more into his ministry and the Jews were persecuted and scattered the Gospel became (1 Corinthians 15:1-4/Romans 10:9-13) the death, burial and resurrection of Christ, according to the scriptures!
Appears: O.T. – 242, N.T. – 13, Total 255 times in Scripture The occurrences in the Old Testament Deal with the Jews. The night the Lord Jesus was betrayed, Peter remembers what the Lord had told Him: Luke 22:61And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice The Apostles obeyed the Lord Acts 8:25And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans. Again Peter Remembers Acts 11:16Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost. Paul and Barnabas take the Word of the Lord to Gentiles Acts 13:48-49And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region. Acts 15:35-36 Paul also and Barnabas continued in Antioch, teaching and preaching the word of the Lord, with many others also. And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the LORD, and see how they do. Acts 16:32 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house. Acts 19:10 And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. Paul commends the Thessalonians for spreading the Word of God 1 Thessalonians 1:8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. Rapture, not Paul’s Idea, but the Word of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 4:15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. Prayer aids in Preaching the Word 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: Peter reminds, God’s Word is forever 1 Peter 1:25 But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.
The Bible uses this is that to introduce further information about a topic already mentioned. There are 11 uses of This is That in the Bible: Exodus 12:42It is a night to be much observed unto the LORD for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of the LORD to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations. Exodus 16:23And he said unto them, This is that which the LORD hath said, To morrow is the rest of the holy sabbath unto the LORD: bake that which ye will bake to day, and seethe that ye will seethe; and that which remaineth over lay up for you to be kept until the morning. Exodus 29:38Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually. Numbers 26:9And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This is that Dathan and Abiram, which were famous in the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the LORD: 1 Chronicles 27:6 This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: and in his course was Ammizabad his son. 2 Chronicles 28:22 And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz.
Luke 7:39Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner. John 6:58 This is that bread which came down from heaven: not as your fathers did eat manna, and are dead: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever. Acts 2:16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; Acts 7:37 This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear. 1 John 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
