Lesson 73
November 27, 2002
Review:
5. When one
handles the tests of life, orients within his niche, the resultant joy, inner
happiness, is manifested and becomes a means of witness to others.
6. The
teaching of the Word responded to brings progress and joy for the
congregation. Phil 1:25
7.
Application of doctrine by the flock enhances the joy of the
Pastor-Teacher. Phil. 2:2;
4:1; 1 Ths.
2:19-20; 3 John 1:4
#3. peace, eivrh,nh a state of tranquility; absence of hostility;
Summary
1. Definition:
Refers to a disposition characterized by inner rest, harmony and freedom
from anxiety based on the realization of our position in Christ.
2. The
foundation for this peace is first and foremost because of reconciliation with
God through faith in Christ. Rom 5:1
3. This
peace is related to the knowledge of God.
2 Pet. 1:2
4. Jesus
promised this inner peace to the disciples and said it was associated with no
fear and resulted from understanding what He taught. John 14:27;
16:33
5. Prayer
plays an important and active roll in realizing this peace. Phil 4:6-7
6. We are
commanded to experience this inner peace.
Col. 3:15
7. This
peace can be a reality regardless of the pressures and tests of life. 2 Ths 3:16.
8. This
inner peace is stimulated by believing the Word of truth and the more truth you
have the greater your capacity for this inner peace. Rom 15:13;
9. The
distortion, misuse, of the spiritual
gifts will destroy the peace within a local church. 1 Cor 14:33
#4. patience, makroqumi,a this is
patience towards people, dealing with others;
especially patient endurance while being wronged; being the object of
ill treatment without reacting with anger and revenge.
Summary
1. This
patience towards others is a part of our fulfilling the command of Eph. 5:1
which says, "become imitators of God."
- Rom
2:4 describes how God deals with man.
Also in Rom 9:22; 1 Tim. 1:16
2. God's
patience is so that man might be saved. 1
Pet 3:20; 2 Pet 3:9
3. Paul
describes this patience as being a part of our worthy walk as believers. Eph.
4:2
4. It takes
His power, His provision to accomplish
this patience. Col. 1:11
5. We are
commanded to exercise patience toward all.
1 Ths.
5:14
6. Patience or longsuffering
characterizes all labor that has love for its motive, 1 Cor. 13:4a.
7. Paul set
the example for the Pastor of patience while under severe persecution and
harassment, 2 Tim. 3:10
8. This
patience is to characterize the Pastor as he teaches the sheep. 2 Tim.
4:2
9. We are
to be patient until the Lord comes. James
5:7-8