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Lesson 26. The Keys ; The Two Main Teachings of the Bible. Matthew 18:15-20. List the steps of church discipline: - you and the other person alone - 2 or 3 others - take it to the church - treat them as a pagan or tax collector What kind of “ sinner ” is God talking about?.
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Lesson 26 The Keys; The Two Main Teachings of the Bible
Matthew 18:15-20 • List the steps of church discipline: • - you and the other person alone • - 2 or 3 others • - take it to the church • - treat them as a pagan or tax collector • What kind of “sinner” is God talking about?
Matthew 18:15-20 • List the steps of church discipline: • - you and the other person alone • - 2 or 3 others • - take it to the church • - treat them as a pagan or tax collector • What kind of “sinner” is God talking about? One who is unrepentant
Matthew 18:15-20 • What does it mean to treat them as a pagan or tax collector? • What does it mean to “bind” sins? • What does it mean to “loose” sins? • How many need to gather for God to be with them?
Matthew 18:15-20 • What does it mean to treat them as a pagan or tax collector? To tell them that they are on the way to hell unless they repent • What does it mean to “bind” sins? • What does it mean to “loose” sins? • How many need to gather for God to be with them?
Matthew 18:15-20 • What does it mean to treat them as a pagan or tax collector? To tell them that they are on the way to hell unless they repent • What does it mean to “bind” sins? Not to forgive • What does it mean to “loose” sins? • How many need to gather for God to be with them?
Matthew 18:15-20 • What does it mean to treat them as a pagan or tax collector? To tell them that they are on the way to hell unless they repent • What does it mean to “bind” sins? Not to forgive • What does it mean to “loose” sins? To forgive • How many need to gather for God to be with them?
Matthew 18:15-20 • What does it mean to treat them as a pagan or tax collector? To tell them that they are on the way to hell unless they repent • What does it mean to “bind” sins? Not to forgive • What does it mean to “loose” sins? To forgive • How many need to gather for God to be with them? 2 or 3
Matthew 16:13-20 • What are the two keys to the kingdom of heaven? • To whom are these keys given?
Matthew 16:13-20 • What are the two keys to the kingdom of heaven? The binding key and the loosing key • To whom are these keys given?
Matthew 16:13-20 • What are the two keys to the kingdom of heaven? The binding key and the loosing key • To whom are these keys given? All Christians (cf. John 20:23)
Matthew 7:1-5 • In Matthew 7:1, what does Jesus mean when he tells us not to “judge”? (Compare to Matthew 18:15)
Matthew 7:1-5 • In Matthew 7:1, what does Jesus mean when he tells us not to “judge”? (Compare to Matthew 18:15) • Do not judge hypocritically or self-righteously
Matthew 7:1-5 • In v 3-5, what is his point about the speck and the plank? (Ephesians 4:15; 4:25-32)
Matthew 7:1-5 • In v 3-5, what is his point about the speck and the plank? (Ephesians 4:15; 4:25-32) • Recognize your own sins first so that you can clearly recognize others’ sins
Discussion • When is it my business to point out sin and when is it not my business? • When I see it happen • Pointing out sin is self righteous. • It is loving for that other person, you want them to go to heaven, not hell
The Bible and My Life • What are the two main teachings of the Bible? • John 1:17 – For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
The Bible and My Life • What are the two main teachings of the Bible? • John 1:17 – For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. • Law
The Bible and My Life • What are the two main teachings of the Bible? • Romans 1:16 – For I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.
The Bible and My Life • What are the two main teachings of the Bible? • Romans 1:16 – For I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes. • Gospel
The Bible and My Life • What are the two main teachings of the Bible? • Law and Gospel
The Bible and My Life • What is the purpose of the law? • Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.
The Bible and My Life • What is the purpose of the law? • Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.
The Bible and My Life • What is the purpose of the law? • Romans 3:20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. • To show us our sin and need for a Savior
The Bible and My Life • What are the three uses of the law? • 1 Timothy 1:9–10 9We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine
The Bible and My Life • What are the three uses of the law? • 1 Timothy 1:9–10 9We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine
The Bible and My Life • What are the three uses of the law? • 1 Timothy 1:9–10 9We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine • Law as a curb
The Bible and My Life • What are the three uses of the law? • Romans 7:7 What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not have known what sin was except through the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, “Do not covet.”
The Bible and My Life • What are the three uses of the law? • Romans 7:7 What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not have known what sin was except through the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, “Do not covet.”
The Bible and My Life • What are the three uses of the law? • Romans 7:7 What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not have known what sin was except through the law. For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, “Do not covet.” • Law as a mirror
The Bible and My Life • What are the three uses of the law? • 2 Corinthians 5:15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.
The Bible and My Life • What are the three uses of the law? • 2 Corinthians 5:15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.
The Bible and My Life • What are the three uses of the law? • 2 Corinthians 5:15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. • Law as guide
The Bible and My Life • What are the three uses of the law? • Law as curb, mirror, and guide
The Bible and My Life • What is the purpose of the gospel? • John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
The Bible and My Life • What is the purpose of the gospel? • John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
The Bible and My Life • What is the purpose of the gospel? • John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. • Show us our Savior, and what he has done to save us
The Bible and My Life • How do we use the Keys? • 1 John 1:8, 10 – If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.
The Bible and My Life • How do we use the Keys? • 1 John 1:8, 10 – If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives. • Not forgive people who do not admit sin
The Bible and My Life • How do we use the Keys? • 1 Corinthians 5:5 – Hand this man over to Satan, so that the sinful nature may be destroyed and his spirit saved on the day of the Lord.
The Bible and My Life • How do we use the Keys? • 1 Corinthians 5:5 – Hand this man over to Satan, so that the sinful nature may be destroyed and his spirit saved on the day of the Lord. • Not forgive to destroy sinful nature
The Bible and My Life • How do we use the Keys? • 1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
The Bible and My Life • How do we use the Keys? • 1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. • Forgive people who confess
The Bible and My Life • How do we use the Keys? • 2 Corinthians 2:7 – You ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
The Bible and My Life • How do we use the Keys? • 2 Corinthians 2:7 – You ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. • Forgive and comfort people who confess
The Bible and My Life • How do we use the Keys? • Answer – We use the keys lovingly both to refuse forgiveness to the impenitent and to forgive the sins of the penitent. • *When we use the binding key, we are attempting to lead the person to repentance and away from hell.
The Bible and My Life • Who can use the Keys? • 2 Corinthians 2:10 – If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him…in the sight of Christ for your sake.
The Bible and My Life • Who can use the Keys? • 2 Corinthians 2:10 – If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him…in the sight of Christ for your sake. • Paul is speaking here as the pastor for this church
The Bible and My Life • Who can use the Keys? • 1 Peter 5:2 – Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers.