The Gospel According to Isaiah

“The Evangelist of the Old Testament
Anticipates the Coming of the Savior”
Northern Virginia Bible Conference
April 1-3, 2016
 
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.” ISA 61:1
Many scholars consider Isaiah to be the evangelist of the Old Testament. This year, the theme for the Northern Virginia BTBM Bible Conference was “The Gospel According to Isaiah.” Gene examined Isaiah’s rich prophecies given in the eighth century before the birth of Christ. There is an astounding array of passages that portray the virgin birth, the unique hypostatic union of God and man, the proclamation of John the Baptizer, and then the life of Jesus—His ministry and substitutionary death, followed by His resurrection and future glory.There are even find hints of the call and formation of the Church—the Body of Christ—and our own purpose in the story of the ages.
Jesus read the theme verse in the Synagogue in Nazareth (LUK 4:16-19) at the inauguration of His ministry.

 

 

Gene Cunningham - February 2, 2003

1st Peter #7

1st Peter #7

Study sheet . "Sprinkling the blood" happens around us as we surrender, minister in obedience as a priest to others around us (1Pe 1:2). 1 Peter was written by Silvanus (1Pe 5:12). Be a follower of "the good" without fear (1Pe 3:11-22, 1Pe 2:21, Psa 56:3). Key verse (1Pe 3:15). 5 facets of suffering: (1) various trials - general irritations, mocking, temptations; (2) "suffering unjustly" (1Pe 2:19) - no real reason; (3) suffering for righteousness (1Pe 3:14); (4) sharing Christ's suffering (1Pe 4:13); (5) Satanic attack (1Pe 5:8-10). Our greatest danger is fear and deception -"fall from steadfastness" (2Pe 3:17-18). If —and Peter wishes it is true— you become a "follower of the good", then you'll "suffer for righteousness" and should be happy (1Pe 3:13-14). "Sanctify the Lord in your hearts" means to put God in His rightful place (1Pe 3:15). "Good conscience" comes from being cleansed (1Pe 3:16-18, Heb 9:14, Heb 10:22). Victorious proclamation Jesus made to prisoners bound (1Pe 3:19-20, 1Pe 1:11, 2Pe 2:4, Jude 1:6). An anti-type of baptism: Noah built the ark, got in and God sealed the door, then judged the earth - a picture of the rapture (Gen 7:16, 1Pe 3:20). After the judgment, the ark comes back. Christ is "The Ark", and we are saved because we are sealed united with Christ (1Co 12:13). All believers go home at the rapture (1Th 5:9-10, Rev 12:5, Tit 2:13). "Arm yourselves with the same mind" (1Pe 4:1-4, Eph 6:10-18) to have victory over your entangling sins (2Co 5:15). 


Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE

Scripture References: Genesis 7:16, Jude 2:4, Hebrews 10:22, Hebrews 9:14, Ephesians 6:10-18, Psalms 56:3, Titus 2:13, Revelation 12:5

From Series: "1st Peter - Fellowship of Fire - Denver Colorado - 2009"

These lessons were taught at the first annual Rocky Mountain Bible Conference in Spring 2009. First and Second Peter are grouped in what are called the General Epistles written to the church at large. The theme of First Peter is the refining and growth potential in our sufferings 1Pe 1:3 1Pe 1:6; 1Pe 2:2. This epistle was written to believers scattered by persecution throughout Asia Minor (1 Pe 1:1). The date was circa 64-65A.D. the beginning of Nero?s persecutions. First Peter is the best known and loved of these epistles called by E.J. Goodspeed ?One of the most moving pieces of persecution literature.? This epistle is written to suffering believers and is styled by Isaac Walton as ?affectionate loving lowly and humble?. This epistle conveys an intense expectation of the Lord?s return as seen in 1Pe 1:51Pe 1:71Pe 1:13; 1Pe 2:12; 1Pe 4:1317; 1Pe 5:14.

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