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The Year in Review The Year in Review 20102010

Gospel of John 15:1-27Gospel of John 15:1-27

Three relationships that are Three relationships that are part of every believer’s part of every believer’s

experience: experience:

1) With God, (Jesus and the 1) With God, (Jesus and the Father), vs. 1-11, Father), vs. 1-11,

2) With other believers, 2) With other believers, vs. 12-17,vs. 12-17,

3) With the indifferent and 3) With the indifferent and hostile world of hostile world of

nonbelievers, vs. 18-27.nonbelievers, vs. 18-27.

OutlineOutline::1) Experiencing our union 1) Experiencing our union

with Christ. with Christ. 2) The Vine – our Lord Jesus 2) The Vine – our Lord Jesus

Christ. Christ. 3) The Vinedresser – God 3) The Vinedresser – God

the Father. the Father.

OutlineOutline::4) Removal and Pruning, vs. 2 4) Removal and Pruning, vs. 2

& 6. (For Divine Good & 6. (For Divine Good Production) Production)5) Prayer, vs. 7. 5) Prayer, vs. 7. 6) Glorifying God vs. 8. 6) Glorifying God vs. 8. 7) Love each other, vs. 12-17. 7) Love each other, vs. 12-17.

OutlineOutline::8) Chosen – our Election, 8) Chosen – our Election,

vs. 16. vs. 16. 9) The world’s hatred 9) The world’s hatred towards the believer - towards the believer -

persecutions, vs. 18-27. persecutions, vs. 18-27.

Vs. 1-8, Vs. 1-8, Suffering for Blessing Suffering for Blessing

and Divine Good and Divine Good Production.Production.

The “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John.The “I AM” statements in the Gospel of John.Doctrine of Logistical Grace. How our Father Doctrine of Logistical Grace. How our Father cares and provides for us. cares and provides for us. Doctrine of the Sin Unto Death, a summary.Doctrine of the Sin Unto Death, a summary.Doctrine of Suffering for Blessing.Doctrine of Suffering for Blessing.

Suffering Acts as a guardian in life.Suffering Acts as a guardian in life.Suffering is used as a measurement of Suffering is used as a measurement of

life. life.Suffering for Blessing Rationale.Suffering for Blessing Rationale.Five categories of suffering in the Five categories of suffering in the

spiritual life. spiritual life.

Definition of the three stages of Spiritual Definition of the three stages of Spiritual Adulthood and accompanying Suffering for Adulthood and accompanying Suffering for Blessing. Blessing.

Suffering and Spiritual Adulthood. Suffering and Spiritual Adulthood. Why we should not pray for the removal Why we should not pray for the removal

of Suffering for Blessing, 2 Cor 12:7‑10.of Suffering for Blessing, 2 Cor 12:7‑10.Providential Preventative Suffering. Providential Preventative Suffering. Momentum Testing (System, People, Momentum Testing (System, People,

Disaster, Thought and Prosperity testing)Disaster, Thought and Prosperity testing)Evidence Testing.Evidence Testing.

Doctrine of Divine Good.Doctrine of Divine Good.Doctrine of Rewards for Divine Good Doctrine of Rewards for Divine Good Production. Production.Doctrine of Eternal Security. Vs. 3Doctrine of Eternal Security. Vs. 3Principles on Abiding in Christ in Principles on Abiding in Christ in relation to Divine Good Production. relation to Divine Good Production. Characteristics of Abiding / Fellowship Characteristics of Abiding / Fellowship with the Lord. with the Lord.

Summary, John 15:1-5 Summary, John 15:1-5 Establishment Principle Establishment Principle Encouragement Principle Encouragement Principle Environment Principle Environment Principle Empowerment Principle Empowerment Principle Exceleration PrincipleExceleration Principle

Doctrine of Occupation with the Doctrine of Occupation with the Lord Jesus Christ. Lord Jesus Christ.Occupation with the Lord Jesus Christ is Occupation with the Lord Jesus Christ is the greatest motivator in life for the greatest motivator in life for Divine Good Production. Divine Good Production.

Principles of Vs. 6 Principles of Vs. 6 Warning to the unproductive believer.Warning to the unproductive believer.Three stages of Divine Discipline for Three stages of Divine Discipline for

the believer. The Fire is not Hell. the believer. The Fire is not Hell.Principles on Prayer Protocol. Vs. 7Principles on Prayer Protocol. Vs. 7

How to Pray Effectively with How to Pray Effectively with Powerful Results. Powerful Results. How the Believer Glorifies God. Vs. 8How the Believer Glorifies God. Vs. 8

Vs. 9-10, Vs. 9-10, Abiding in the Love of God.Abiding in the Love of God.

Doctrine of God’s Personal Doctrine of God’s Personal Love, vs. 9.Love, vs. 9.

Principles of Jesus Christ as Principles of Jesus Christ as the Prototypical Spiritual the Prototypical Spiritual Life vs. 10.Life vs. 10.

Vs. 11, Vs. 11, Divine good produces Divine good produces

inner happiness, the Joy inner happiness, the Joy of Jesus Christ.of Jesus Christ.

Doctrine of Joy (Phil 2:1-2)Doctrine of Joy (Phil 2:1-2)Definition.Definition.Suffering for Blessing and Joy.Suffering for Blessing and Joy.Joy and Emotions.Joy and Emotions.Emotion stimulates happiness.Emotion stimulates happiness.Joy is based on having God’s Word in Joy is based on having God’s Word in

your soul with the Filling of God the your soul with the Filling of God the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit.

The Biography of Joy.The Biography of Joy.The Difference between Joy and The Difference between Joy and

Pleasure. Pleasure.

Doctrine of Joy (continued)Doctrine of Joy (continued)Authority Orientation and Joy.Authority Orientation and Joy.Giving is related to joy.Giving is related to joy.Prayer should be conducted in the Prayer should be conducted in the

“joy of Jesus Christ”. “joy of Jesus Christ”.The Word of God in your soul The Word of God in your soul

shared with others brings joy. shared with others brings joy.

Vs. 12-15, Vs. 12-15, Impersonal Love Impersonal Love

Motivates Divine Good Motivates Divine Good Production.Production.

Doctrine of Relaxed Mental Attitude (RMA).Doctrine of Relaxed Mental Attitude (RMA).Major Building block of the Edification Major Building block of the Edification

Complex of the Soul. Complex of the Soul.Inner beauty is a Relaxed Mental Inner beauty is a Relaxed Mental

Attitude. Attitude.Principles of a Doctrinal Woman.Principles of a Doctrinal Woman.Synonyms for Christ and His Authority over Synonyms for Christ and His Authority over the Church. Vs. 12 the Church. Vs. 12

Christ is the Head over:Christ is the Head over:Principalities and powersPrincipalities and powersThe corner (Chief Corner Stone)The corner (Chief Corner Stone)The mystic Body of Christ, the The mystic Body of Christ, the

ChurchChurchThe BrideThe Bride

Principles of AGAPE Love. Vs. 13Principles of AGAPE Love. Vs. 13The Doctrine of Laying Down your Life The Doctrine of Laying Down your Life for your Friends.for your Friends.

The Doctrine of Friend, Friendship with God. The Doctrine of Friend, Friendship with God. Vs. 14Vs. 14

Corporate Friendship with God.Corporate Friendship with God.Biblical Applications for Being a F. of God.Biblical Applications for Being a F. of God.

Principles of True F.ship with Fellow Believers.Principles of True F.ship with Fellow Believers.Prosperity and Friendship.Prosperity and Friendship.Wrong friendships.Wrong friendships.Abraham is our example of being a F. of God.Abraham is our example of being a F. of God.Friendship with God, Summary.Friendship with God, Summary.Slavery versus Friendship. Vs. 15Slavery versus Friendship. Vs. 15Principles of Being a Slave.Principles of Being a Slave.

Vs. 16-17, Vs. 16-17, Predestined to Glorify Predestined to Glorify

God.God.

Doctrine of Election and Appointment. Vs. 16Doctrine of Election and Appointment. Vs. 16Doctrine of Biblical LapsarianismDoctrine of Biblical LapsarianismPurpose of our Election and AppointmentPurpose of our Election and Appointment

Part 1: God’s Divine Perfect Plan for our Part 1: God’s Divine Perfect Plan for our lives.lives.

a) a) Preparation - to be able to go out Preparation - to be able to go out with the authority of God’s Word in our souls.with the authority of God’s Word in our souls.

b) Application - to produce Divine b) Application - to produce Divine Good.Good.

c) Rewards - to glorify God / the c) Rewards - to glorify God / the Lord Jesus Christ.Lord Jesus Christ.

Part 2: Part 2: God’s provision for the fulfill-God’s provision for the fulfill-ment of His Perfect Plan for our lives.ment of His Perfect Plan for our lives.

a) Protocol - Prayer to the Father in a) Protocol - Prayer to the Father in the Name of Jesus Christ. the Name of Jesus Christ.

b) Assurance - Answered prayers on b) Assurance - Answered prayers on

behalf of ourselves and others. behalf of ourselves and others.

Principles of Praying “In His Name”, (Jesus Principles of Praying “In His Name”, (Jesus Christ’s).Christ’s).

The Commands of Christ. Vs. 17The Commands of Christ. Vs. 171. Verse 1-11, Capacity builders.1. Verse 1-11, Capacity builders.2. Verse 12, To express love.2. Verse 12, To express love.3. Verses 13-16, How to express 3. Verses 13-16, How to express

AGAPE Love. AGAPE Love.Principles of AGAPE Love.Principles of AGAPE Love.

Vs. 18-25, Vs. 18-25, Obstructions to Divine Obstructions to Divine Good Production, the Good Production, the

Reason for the World’s Reason for the World’s Rejection.Rejection.

Principles of the KOSMOS: (Satan’s Cosmic Principles of the KOSMOS: (Satan’s Cosmic System). System).Mandates for Defensive Action against the Mandates for Defensive Action against the Power of Satan. Power of Satan.Principles of Repetition.Principles of Repetition.Principles of DOULOS.Principles of DOULOS.The problem of self righteous legalism as a The problem of self righteous legalism as a substitute for true faith. substitute for true faith.

Doctrine of Persecutions:Doctrine of Persecutions:P. in the Old Testament Times.P. in the Old Testament Times.P. in the period between the close of the P. in the period between the close of the

Old Testament and the coming of Christ.Old Testament and the coming of Christ.P. of the New Testament.P. of the New Testament.P. foretold by Christ.P. foretold by Christ.Various Forms of P. in the Early Church.Various Forms of P. in the Early Church.P. were primarily instigated by the P. were primarily instigated by the

legalistic Jews in the early Church.legalistic Jews in the early Church.

Gentile Persecutions.Gentile Persecutions.P. are part of Satan’s Cosmic System.P. are part of Satan’s Cosmic System.The Failure of Persecutions.The Failure of Persecutions.P. should not cause the disciple of Christ P. should not cause the disciple of Christ

to lose courage. to lose courage.Doctrine of God the Father. Vs. 21Doctrine of God the Father. Vs. 21

The TrinityThe TrinityPortfolio of Invisible AssetsPortfolio of Invisible Assets

Seven Reasons for Persecutions that are Seven Reasons for Persecutions that are obstructions to Divine Good Production.obstructions to Divine Good Production.

1) Verse 18, Satan’s Cosmic System 1) Verse 18, Satan’s Cosmic System hates the believer!hates the believer!

2) Verse 19, We are not of this world-2) Verse 19, We are not of this world-Election out from the World!Election out from the World!

3) Verse 20, 3) Verse 20, “The servant is not greater “The servant is not greater than his Lord,” therefore we too will have than his Lord,” therefore we too will have persecutions!persecutions!

44)) Verse 21, “The Cosmos does not Verse 21, “The Cosmos does not know God and is ignorant to His Plan.”know God and is ignorant to His Plan.”

Seven Reasons for Persecutions that are Seven Reasons for Persecutions that are obstructions to Divine Good Production.obstructions to Divine Good Production.

55)) Verse 22 - Their Old Sin Nature is Verse 22 - Their Old Sin Nature is exposed.exposed.

66)) Verse 23-24 - The world hates God Verse 23-24 - The world hates God the Father and it hates God the Son.the Father and it hates God the Son.

77)) Verse 25 – The fulfilment of Old Verse 25 – The fulfilment of Old Testament prophesy.Testament prophesy.

Vs. 26-27, Vs. 26-27, The Spirit Leads Us in The Spirit Leads Us in

Triumph.Triumph.

Ministry of the Holy Spirit Ministry of the Holy Spirit throughout the intensified stage throughout the intensified stage of the Angelic Conflict. of the Angelic Conflict.

Witnesses for Christ.Witnesses for Christ.

Resurrection SundayResurrection SundayThree lessons on the Death, Three lessons on the Death, Resurrection, Ascension and Resurrection, Ascension and

Session of our Lord Jesus Session of our Lord Jesus Christ.Christ.

Independence DayIndependence Day

Laying Down your LifeLaying Down your Life

ThanksgivingThanksgiving

Persecution and Persecution and ThanksgivingThanksgiving

ChristmasChristmasThe Announcement of the The Announcement of the Birth of Christ, Luke 2.Birth of Christ, Luke 2.

Worshipped by AngelsWorshipped by AngelsPeace with ManPeace with ManAmbassadors of ChristAmbassadors of Christ

Grace OfferingGrace Offering

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