What I believe I value. So, what do you believe?   About God; Jesus Christ; Holy Spirit; The Bible; Human Beings; Salvation; Eternal Security; Eternity? What do you value?   In your life, as a Christian; one who belongs to Jesus Christ?   If we are to consider the statement “what we believe we value”, then we need to have a framework.   Each of us come from different backgrounds – family, culture, even within the Church there is diversity on a number of issues. 1. So let’s establish that in essential beliefs we need to have unity.   Ephesians 4:4-6 says, “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” 2. In non-essential belies we have liberty. Romans: 14: 1, 4, 12, 22 “Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters (v1); Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own m

Bible References:  Genesis 13:1-18; Genesis 14; Genesis 15 We are not to quarrel over possessions. Jesus is the Lord of the nation's Psalm 2 The nation's of the world will give Jesus account for their actions.  We can't just do what we think.  We are accountable.  You can sound good; have good works but if you are not saved in Christ Jesus, you have missed out on your life; purpose and salvation.  In Genesis 13,  Lot sees the beautiful, fertile land near Sodom and Gormorrah.  This was where the cities of immorality and perversion stood.  Lot saw this and wanted it.   However, Abram obeys God.  He travels to sacred tree's at Mamre. He builds an altar  and worships God. In Romans 4:3, Abraham was considered righteous.  If you put your faith and trust in God you will live right.  Psalm 1 tells of a righteous man. Both Abraham and Lot started out the same; but one stood in streams of righteousness; one in the mire of wordly living.  God gave the land to Abraham- pro

      1 Tim 4:1-16 AWARE OF THE DANGERS ch4: 1-5 1.     2 Pet 2:1-3 False Teachers secretly entering 2.     Romans 13:11-14 Sleepy Christians 3.     2 Tim 3:1-5 Worldly Christians 1. COUNTERFEIT FAITH.   4:1: This is the result of the demonic and evil spiritual forces who set out to introduce a "counterfeit or imitation faith". Satan is described by name and nature: - let us see who they are; 1.     Rev 12:9                                 Deceiver 2.     Rev 9:11                                 Destroyer 3.     John 8:44                               Liar/Murderer 4.     2 Corinthians 11:12-15            Angel of Light Note his methods    2 Thess 2:3-17. ·          True faith results in Freedom in Godliness                     ·          Counterfeit Faith in Slavery in Evil 2. COUNTERFEIT LIFE.    1 Tim  4:2: This is the life of a hypocrite or actor. Compare Mark 7:1-10; Matt 23:27 "How terrible for you, teachers of the Law and Ph

Bible references: Ps 51; Gal 3; 1 Timothy 3. We all realise that churches are to be governed in theocracy.   Most governments are democracy. God appoints from above whereas our politicians are appointed from below. God wants his church governed by a theocracy.   Leaders who are appointed by God.  A good structure where leadership is respected and the people are respected.  A lot of Australia people have lost respect of church leadership and vice versa. Titus 1:1-9 If you can't run your family how can you run a church?  These leaders, are responsible for the spiritual care of the church.  We are accountable for holding each other up. Hebrews 13:7; 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Abuse does not have a place in God's Family.   Judgement comes first to the house of God.  Leaders should be respected in the local community.  They will have a personal morality.  We put in our faith in Jesus because we love him.  Leaders must have authority in their own family.  Not be arrogant or bossy.  Go

                   1 Tim 2:1-3:16. a.     Believers who accept their responsibility to pray; 2:1-7 1. Because they are priests 1 Pet 2:5 you also as living stones are built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 Therefore also it is contained in the Scripture: "Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner Stone, elect, precious, and he who believes on Him shall never be ashamed." 7 Therefore to you who believe is the honour. But to those who are disobedient, He is the Stone which the builders rejected; this One came to be the Head of the corner, 8 and a Stone-of-stumbling and a Rock-of-offense to those disobeying, who stumble at the Word, to which they also were appointed. 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for possession, so that you might speak of the praises of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvellous light. -            To worship wi