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We face a real battle to maintain a sound mind. n Our God will teach us how to think as we are molded into the image of Christ.

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We face a real battle to maintain a sound mind. n Our God will teach us how to think as we are molded into the image of Christ. n His goal is to defeat every thought and bring it into submission to Him. (2 Cor 10:4-5)

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We face a real battle to maintain a sound mind. n 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 - For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, 5 casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

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We face a real battle to maintain a sound mind. n The way we change our thinking is to be taught how to reason from the apostles and prophets.

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We face a real battle to maintain a sound mind. n We must repeatedly focus on sound doctrine. (Titus 2:1; 2 Tim 1:13-14)

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We face a real battle to maintain a sound mind. n Titus 2:1 - But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine:

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We face a real battle to maintain a sound mind. n 2 Timothy 1:13-14 - Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. 14 That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

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We face a real battle to maintain a sound mind. n When we rejoice in the stimulating reasoning of great thinkers and theologians, then it will not be long until the plain thinking of the gospel will be despised.

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We face a real battle to maintain a sound mind. n It is important that we feed on the right source. (Titus 1:9-14)

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We face a real battle to maintain a sound mind. n Titus 1:9-14 - holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict. 10 For there are many insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, 11 whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole households, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of dishonest gain.

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We face a real battle to maintain a sound mind. n 12 One of them, a prophet of their own, said, "Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons." 13 This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.

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We face a real battle to maintain a sound mind. n The basis of this series is the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Christ as the foundation of the Christians thinking.

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We face a real battle to maintain a sound mind. n How did the apostles reason to convince others to believe in the resurrection?

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We face a real battle to maintain a sound mind. n How did the apostles reason to convince others to believe in the resurrection? n What Bible doctrines are tied to the resurrection?

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We face a real battle to maintain a sound mind. n How did the apostles reason to convince others to believe in the resurrection? n What Bible doctrines are tied to the resurrection? n In this study we will examine the 2nd coming of Christ and the resurrection of the dead. We will also review the AD 70 doctrine.

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Undeniable facts about the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ n Jesus lived in a physical body, died and then was raised in a physical body.

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Undeniable facts about the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ n A simple truth denied can have great repercussions. (1 Jn 4:1-6; 2 Jn 7-8)

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Undeniable facts about the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ n 1 John 4:1-6 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God,

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Undeniable facts about the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ n 3 and every spirit that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. And this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world...

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Undeniable facts about the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ n 5 They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears them. 6 We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error.

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Undeniable facts about the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ n 2 John 1:7-8 - For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. 8 Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward.

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Undeniable facts about the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ n Jesus made it very clear that this was true. (Lk 24:39-45)

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Undeniable facts about the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ n Luke 24:39-45 - "Behold My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself. Handle Me and see, for a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see I have." 40 When He had said this, He showed them His hands and His feet. 41 But while they still did not believe for joy, and marveled, He said to them, "Have you any food here?"

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Undeniable facts about the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ n 42 So they gave Him a piece of a broiled fish and some honeycomb. 43 And He took it and ate in their presence. 44 Then He said to them, "These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me." 45 And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures.

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Undeniable facts about the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ n When Jesus resurrection is tied to our future resurrection, we should remember these truths!

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Undeniable facts about the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ n Jesus ascended to heaven in that same physical body and on a physical cloud. (Acts 1:9-11)

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Undeniable facts about the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ n Acts 1:9-11 - Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel,

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Undeniable facts about the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ n 11 who also said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.

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Undeniable facts about the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ n When Jesus comes again we are told what it will look like!

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Undeniable facts about the Death, Burial and resurrection of Christ n When Jesus comes again we are told what it will look like! n When the righteous ascend to meet Him we already know the circumstances of Jesus return!

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n There will be a literal physical resurrection of all men who ever lived.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n There will be a literal physical resurrection of all men who ever lived. n Paul reasoned with unbelievers that they would be held accountable at the judgment day and the proof of this would be the resurrection of Christ. (Acts 17:30-31)

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n Acts 17:30-31 - "Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, 31 "because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n Why would the resurrection of Christ have any connection to proof of a future judgment of all men? Consider how Paul develops this reasoning with Christians. (2 Cor 4:13-14; 1 Cor 6:14; Phil 3:20-21, 1 Jn 3:2)

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n 2 Corinthians 4:13-14 13 And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I believed and therefore I spoke," we also believe and therefore speak, 14 knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with you.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n 1 Corinthians 6:14 - And God both raised up the Lord and will also raise us up by His power.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n Philippians 3:20-21 - For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n 1 John 3:2 - Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n Is this resurrection a figurative resurrection of a cause?

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n Is this resurrection a figurative resurrection of a cause? n Did Jesus discuss a literal resurrection and a very different afterlife in His ministry?

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n What was the disagreement with the Sadducees about? (Lk 20:27, 34-36)

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n Luke 20:27 - Then some of the Sadducees, who deny that there is a resurrection, came to Him and asked Him,

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n n Luke 20:34-36 - And Jesus answered and said to them, "The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage. 35 "But those who are counted worthy to attain that age, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage; 36 "nor can they die anymore, for they are equal to the angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n After the resurrection, what would be true of all those who were raised? Is this true today?

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n What was the occasion that Mary discussed the resurrection with Jesus? (Jn 11:23-26; 40-46)

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n John 11:23-26 - Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again." 24 Martha said to Him, "I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day." 25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 "And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n John 11:40-46 - Jesus said to her, "Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?" 41 Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead man was lying. And Jesus lifted up His eyes and said, "Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. 42 "And I know that You always hear Me, but because of the people who are standing by I said this, that they may believe that You sent Me."

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n 43 Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come forth!" 44 And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Loose him, and let him go." 45 Then many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen the things Jesus did, believed in Him.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n 46 But some of them went away to the Pharisees and told them the things Jesus did.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n Did Jesus teach a general resurrection for only a small group of people? (Jn 5:28-29; Acts 24:15-16)

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n John 5:28-29 - "Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice 29 "and come forth -- those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n Acts 24:15-16 - "I have hope in God, which they themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust. 16 "This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n Is this a personal resurrection that brings personal accountability?

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n Will all men see and personally experience things at the second coming of Christ?

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n Christians are expecting to see and meet Jesus at His coming. (1 Jn 3:1-2; 1 Thess 4:13-18)

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n n John 3:1-2 - Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n Since this is connected to Jesus resurrection, then in what manner will we see Jesus? Is this a past event only applicable to the righteous?

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n Will the unrighteous also see Jesus coming in the clouds? (Rev 1:5-7)

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n Revelation 1:5-7 - and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood, 6 and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n 7 Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.

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What does the Resurrection teaches us about future events? n How is Jesus the firstborn from the dead? How was He raised? How will the others be raised?

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n The advocates of the AD 70 doctrine rely heavily upon taking their understanding of the Old Testament prophets and applying it to the 2nd coming of Christ and the resurrection of the dead.

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n The advocates of the AD 70 doctrine rely heavily upon taking their understanding of the Old Testament prophets and applying it to the 2nd coming of Christ and the resurrection of the dead. n They maintain that any coming of Christ has to be interpreted as the comings of God in Old Testament judgments.

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n The want to say that the Old Testament shows a general resurrection that was the resurrection of a cause. We also must view the New Testament resurrection this way.

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n The want to say that the Old Testament shows a general resurrection that was the resurrection of a cause. We also must view the New Testament resurrection this way. n We must learn how to handle the Old Testament prophecies.

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n We can know when a passage is fulfilled when the N. T. tells us! (Acts 2:16-17)

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n Acts 2:16-17 - "But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: 17 'And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n As the premillennialist do, our AD 70 advocates dispute the interpretations given by the Apostles and Jesus Himself!

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n It is important to harmonize and learn from the Old Testament. (Mt 5:17-18; Rom 15:4)

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n n Matthew 5:17-19 - " Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 "For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n n 19 "Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n Romans 15:4 - For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n Remember the limitations of the Old Testament prophets without the light of the New Testament Apostles and Prophets. (1 Pt 1:9-12)

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n n 1 Peter 1:9-12 - receiving the end of your faith -- the salvation of your souls. 10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, 11 searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n n 12 To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven -- things which angels desire to look into.

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n Some of the prophecies were well known and others were not.

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n What prophecies were known in advance by the Jewish leaders?

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n Remember, even with the prophecies, the coming of Christ was a mystery that was revealed at the right time! (Eph 1:9; 3:3-4, 9)

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n Ephesians 1:9 - having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself,

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n Ephesians 3:3-4 - how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, 4 by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ),

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n Ephesians 3:9 - and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ;

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n We should be Cross-centered in our understanding of these terms!

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n If Jesus has already come then it would be pointless to keep the Lords Supper! (1 Cor 11:23-26)

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 - For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me."

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n 25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me." 26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes.

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n The Cross will give us a clear vision and understanding of future events.

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n Let us fight for the one hope of His coming and the resurrection of the dead.

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n Paul delivered to Satan those who said the resurrection is past. (2 Tim 2:15-19)

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n 2 Timothy 2:15-19 - Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness. 17 And their message will spread like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort,

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n 18 who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

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How should we properly handle Old Testament prophecies? n Errors of the past do not stay defeated. We need to be prepared!