On Sunday February 4, 2018, Sister Krystal Nichols joined the community of believers at Second Baptist Church. She was baptized by Pastor Larry F. Rowe assisted by Deacon Francois Ntone.
The pictures below were provided by courtesy of Deaconess Paulette Roberts.
Note the places where the word conscience comes up (vs 5 & 19). When we speculate and theorize instead of dealing with our own issues of sin, what happens to conscience?
*Definition of conscience: an inner sense of what is right and wrong.
Romans 1:16-22
We have a conscience to be aware. Cor. 1:12
Faith & conscience must go together 1Tim. 4: 1 & 2
Seared: doesn’t fulfill it’s original purpose for God
Why do faith and a good conscience go together (v.19, see also 3:9 & 4:2)?
1 Tim 3:9, 4:2, 1:19, Heb. 13:18, 1 Peter 3:13 – 22
The relationship between you & Christ allows us to work in faith and in a clear conscience.
On December 8, 2017, the SED Zone Christmas Party was held at Second Baptist Church. The pictures below are by courtesy of Deacon Cleveland Stallworth.
Question #7
Compare verse 14 with verse —- How would this help Timothy keep a clear perspective for his own mission?
Recap on Timothy:
Paul, the aged and experienced apostle, writes to the young pastor Timothy who is facing a heavy burden of responsibility in the church at Ephesus. The task is challenging: false doctrine must be erased, public worship safeguarded, and mature leadership developed. In addiction to the conduct of the church, Paul talks pointedly about the conduct of the minister. Timothy must be on his guard lest his youthfulness become a liability, rather than an asset, to the gospel. He must be careful to avoid false teachers and greedy motives, pursuing instead righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and the gentleness that befits a man of God.
Dissecting verse 14
Grace: God’s unmerited favor toward us
Exceedingly: beyond comparing
Abundant: plentiful
God is love i.e. agape and philo
Regarding love read John 3:16
Also read:
Romans 5:8
1Cor. 13:4-6
1John 4:7, 8 & 10
Ecc. 3:1
Gal. 5:21 & 22
Dissecting verse 5
Reading verse 5 is showing complete opposition to verse 14
The key words are from
Keynote: one must have a clean/clear conscience. Very important to the mind, heart and soul of christianity.
The Lord says if you don’t have love (read) 1Cor. 13:1. Conclude with 1 Cor. 13:13
Week #4 Spiritual Deception
Date: October 25, 2017
Question #6
In what way was Paul himself like the false teachers before his conversion?
Read 1 Timothy 1: 12-17
Response:
Being much like the false teachers, Paul prior to his conversion misused the law. He lacked grace, faith & love. God had mercy on him and he became a new man. Paul is showing in this context that God redeems false teachers. In the process, He describes what a relationship with God is really based on i.e. mercy, grace, faith and love that are instilled in Christ Jesus.
* Paul went from a Non-christian to being a Christian
What is transformation? ans: it’s a change or metamorphosis
Conversion: transfiguration, metamorphosis or transforming
We must be patient with those coming to Christ and learning
Read:
Acts 5: 12-16
Acts 16: 22-30
Our faith makes us whole.
The Holy Spirit transforms us because we are renewing ourselves daily. The renewing is daily from everlasting to everlasting. We change on a daily basis.
Reference Scriptures
Mathew 7: 1-13
Acts 9: 1-18
1 Corinthians: 15: 9-11
1 Timothy 1: 12-17
Acts: 5: 12-16
Acts: 16: 22-30
Question of the Week
How do you use your power tool which is the Holy Spirit?
On Sunday October 15, 2017, Second Baptist Church celebrated Pastor Larry F Rowe’s 12th anniversary. Special thanks are extended to Rev. Kelvin L Wilson, Sr. for delivering the message during the morning service, and to Rev, Dr Bruce R Rose for delivering the message during the afternoon service.
The pictures below were provided by Deaconess Paulette Roberts.
1 Timothy 1
Info on Timothy: (honored by God) Paul’s friend and chief associate, who is mentioned as joint sender in six of Paul’s epistles. Timothy first appears in the second missionary journey when Paul revisited Lystra. Timothy was the son of a Gentile father and a Jewish-Christian mother named Eunice. He was, also, the grandson of Lois. Timothy may have been converted under Paul’s ministry, because the apostle refers to him as his “beloved and faithful son in the Lord”and his “true son in the faith. Timothy was held in high regard in Lystra and Iconic and Paul desired to take him along as a traveling companion.
Question #3A
Finding hidden meanings in the Old Testament was a popular method in first-century religion. False teachers here tried to mix these “secret teachings” with the gospel. What results were the false teachers getting for their efforts? Ver. 4-6
Other names of false teachers:
*naysayser
*hearsayer Matt15:7-9 liar & false teachers
*seducer Ezek 13: 1-7 false thing with words
*false prophets
*deceivers IICor 11: 13-15 false mask of righteousness
They were getting controversy, myths, and endless genealogies prompting doubt. They were mixing things up and it was in the wrong context. We must study to show ourself approved. We have to be sure what the Word of God says.
Please understand Satan is the Prince of Darkness and the Author of Confusion.
*Father of lies and liars.
*He comes many forms and ways to kill, steal and destroy.
*Results of false teaching is godless myths. I Tim 4: 7 & 8
*We have to be spiritually healthy to recognize false teachings.
* Our body is the temple of God
* Our body is to be spiritually and physically nourished for Christ sake to be used.
Question #3B
How were they different from the results Paul was after?
Paul wanted them to come from a place of love, faith and a pure heart. Not from the law
I Cor 13: 1-8
Gal 5:13
Question #4
What materials were the false teachers using?
*they used the law
*the law cannot save us
*the Old Testament will not get us into heaven
Gal 2:21
John 20:3-9
II Cor 3: 12-18
When we receive him we can see clearly
This weeks question: what is God’s will for you?
Reference Scriptures
Matt 15:7-9
Eze 13:1-7
II Cor 11:13-15
I Tim 4:7-8
I Cor 13:1-8
Gal 5:13
Gal 2:21
John 20: 3-9
II Cor 3:12-18
Reminders
10/29/17 Zone Meeting/service @ Franklin—-Rev. Rowe speaking
11/5/17 Pastor Gray’s Anniversary—Rev. Rowe speaking—choir to sing and congregation to attend
The church van will be available for transporting.
Second Baptist Bible Study is starting a new & exciting study. In this month, we will be studying 1 & 2nd Timothy & Titus. Please come and join in our study.
Bible Study: each Wednesday
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. approximately
Place: Church Fellowship Hall
Motivation: Come and learn about God’s word through prayer, discussion of the scriptures & how God’s word applies to your life. This study is designed to help you discover for yourself what scripture is saying. The study includes three types of questions:
Reference scriptures pertaining to the two questions from last week’s lesson:
Isaiah 32:6-10
Psalm: 5: 9 & 10
John: 21: 15-19
Jeremiah 3:15
Jeremiah 23: 1-4
Psalm 24:4
Matthew 5:8
1 Peter 1:22
I Timothy 5:22
Question of the Week: How can you build a kingdom on earth as it is in heaven?
Information regarding the study book.
On Sunday October 1, 2017, Second Baptist Church had an Ushers’ Anniversary celebration. The pictures below were taken by Deaconess Paulette Roberts.
