VOLUME 21 ISSUE 28 | JULY 10, 2011
Christian Bible Baptist Church official Sunday publication
Victorious Christian Living in our FELLOWSHIP "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin."
1 John 1:7
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ICTORIOUS Christian life does not happen by accident. It does not just come because you are saved, you attend church or you own a Bible. It is a constant choice you must make. As we focus about fellowship this month through our Sunday School lesson, may we be reminded that those whom we decide to be close with will always have an influence in our daily walk. That is why we have to take advantage of church. This is a great place to get good, godly fellowship! I am so thankful as God continually works in our church even in my absence. I rejoice with you as souls are being saved, revival is being seen and church is being busy for God. Though we are thousand miles away, we feel your prayers as we witness the results of our meetings here, and our safe travels likewise. This Sunday, we are back in California area, and will be preparing for the Leadership Conference in Lancaster this week. In few weeks from now, I am excited to see you all again and minister to you. Stay faithful in coming to church and obeying God’s Word. We love you all. DR. ED M. LAURENA
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I. The finished work of Christ is the basis of the partnership of the brethren. A. Believers are to receive each other openly. B. Believers are to receive each other obediently. C. Believers are to receive each other overwhelmingly (heartily & cheerfully). II. The foreknowledge of God is the blueprint of the partnership of the brethren. A. The partnership of God’s people is in accordance to Christ’s promises. B. The partnership of God’s people is in the abundance of Christ’s pardon. C. The partnership of God’s people is in the authority of Christ’s person. III. The faithful power of God is the bulwark (defence,fortification) of the partnership of the brethren. A. The God of hope will fill the believer’s heart with joy and peace. B. The God of hope will fill the believer’s hand with justice and patience through the power of the Holy Ghost. C. The God of hope will fill the believer’s head with goodness and knowledge to be able to admonish one another.
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No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. Be united with other Christians. A wall with loose bricks is not good. The bricks must be cemented together.
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VICTORIOUS THROUGH FELLOWSHIPPING WITH THE BRETHREN
(Fellowshipping w/ the Brethren) Romans15:5-14
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They should attend the succeeding divided Sunday School classes and still have to stay for the 2nd worship service. It is such a great blessing to be a part of a church that is training its members to be good stewards of the time that God has entrusted. Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:16 Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Corinthians 14:40 Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment. Ecclesiastes 8:5
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t is a blessing to see family members sitting beside each other during worship services. As such, seat-reservation by a family member is allowed only for his/ her own family. Reserved seats can be occupied by any church member once the service begins and the family member has not yet arrived. Let us be a blessing to our church family.
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by Sis. Beata Agustin Salamat sa Diyos sa awa Niyang ibinuhos Tayo’y Kanyang iniligtas sa dugo ni Hesus, ang sapat na pantubos Kaya bilang magkakapatid ayon sa Kanyang makalangit na panustos Magkaisa nating isakatuparan ang matuwid Niyang tagubilin at utos. Salamat sa Diyos sa pag-ibig Niyang dakila Tayo’y Kanyang inampong mga anak kahit makasalanan pa Kaya bilang magkakapatid ayon sa Kanyang pangangalaga Magkaisa nating ipadama sa iba ang maalab Niyang pagmamahal at kalinga. Salamat sa Diyos sa biyaya Niyang ipinamalas Tayo’y Kanyang pinagpapala tungo sa maayos na landas Kaya bilang magkakapatid ayon sa Kanyang kaloobang wagas Magkaisa nating itanghal ang makapangyarihan Niyang pangalan at lakas. Salamat sa Diyos sa karunungan Niyang sakdal Tayo’y Kanyang tinuturuan sa Salita Niya sa ating ikararangal Kaya bilang magkakapatid ayon sa Kanyang panawagang magpakabanal Magkaisa nating isabuhay ang maayos Niyang panuntunan at pangangaral. Salamat sa Diyos sa pagpapatawad Niyang iginawad Tayo’y Kanyang nililinis sa ating kasaamaang tago at lantad Kaya bilang magkakapatid ayon sa Kanyang kahabagang nakasaad Magkaisa nating ilahad ang makalangit Niyang pakay at hangad. Salamat sa Diyos sa katapatan Niyang mapagtagumpay Tayo’y Kanyang inaakay sa pananampalatayang matibay Kaya bilang magkakapatid ayon sa Kanyang gabay Magkaisa nating itaguyod ang maliwanag Niyang pangako at pamamatnubay. Salamat sa Diyos sa simbahan Niyang itinatag Tayo’y Kanyang hinihimok sa paglilingkod na hindi hungkag Kaya bilang magkakapatid ayon sa Kanyang katotohanang inilatag Magkaisa nating ihayag ang masugid Niyang pagpapatinag at pagpapanatag.
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CHR STIA UN T Y BIBLE READING: John 6:22-59 KEY BIBLE VERSE: (John 6:48-51) Christian unity is based on each person’s connection with Christ. How can Jesus give us his flesh as bread to eat? To eat living bread means to accept Christ into our life and become united with him. We are united with Christ in two ways: (1) by believing in his death (the sacrifice of his flesh) and resurrection and (2) by devoting ourselves to living as he requires, depending on his teaching for guidance and trusting in the Holy Spirit for power.
What happens when God grants the gift of genuine Christian fellowship? Deep, joyful sharing replaces the polite prattle typically exchanged by Christians on Sunday morning. Sisters and brothers begin to discuss the things that really matter to them. They disclose their inner fears, their areas of peculiar temptation, their deepest joys.
BIBLE READING: John 17:6-21 KEY BIBLE VERSE: (John 17:11) Jesus’ great desire for his disciples was that they would become one. Jesus wanted his followers to be unified as a powerful witness to the reality of God’s love. Are you helping to unify the body of Christ, the church? You can pray for other Christians, avoid gossip, build others up, work together in humility, give your time and money, exalt Christ, and refuse to get sidetracked arguing over divisive matters. Christians are not intended to live out their faith in isolation. Jesus prayed for unity among the believers based on the believers’ unity with him and the Father. Christians can know unity among themselves if they are living in union with God. For example, each branch living in union with the vine is united with all other branches doing the same (see John 15:1-15). BIBLE READING: Romans 11:1-24 KEY BIBLE VERSE: (Romans 11:12) In Christ, unity has been made possible, but it has not yet been fully achieved. Paul had a vision of a church where all Jews and Gentiles would be united in their love of God and in obedience to Christ. While respecting God’s law, this ideal church would look to Christ alone for salvation. A person’s ethnic background and social status would be irrelevant (see Galatians 3:28)—what mattered would be faith in Christ. But Paul’s vision has not yet been realized. Many Jewish people rejected the gospel. They depended on their heritage for salvation, and they did not have the heart of obedience that was so important to the Old Testament prophets and to Paul. Once Gentiles became dominant in many of the Christian churches, they began rejecting Jews and even persecuting them. Unfortunately, this practice has recurred through the centuries. BIBLE READING: Philippians 1:3-11 KEY BIBLE VERSE: (Philippians 1:9) The love commanded by Christ should create deep unity among Christians. Have you ever longed to see a friend with whom you share fond memories? Paul had such a longing to see the Christians at Philippi. His love and affection for them was based not merely on past experiences, but also on the unity that comes when believers draw upon Christ’s love. All Christians are part of God’s family and thus share equally in the transforming power of his love. Do you feel a deep love for fellow Christians, friends and strangers alike? Let Christ’s love motivate you to love other Christians and to express that love in your actions toward them. BIBLE READING: Philippians 2:1-11 KEY BIBLE VERSE: (Philippians 2:1-2) Unity ought to be a distinctive mark among Christians. Many people—even Christians—live only to make a good impression on others or to please themselves. But selfishness brings discord. Paul therefore stressed spiritual unity, asking the Philippians to love one another and to be one in spirit and purpose. When we work together, caring for the problems of others as if they were our problems, we demonstrate Christ’s example of putting others first, and we experience unity. Don’t be so concerned about making a good impression or meeting your own needs that you strain relationships in God’s family.
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Ayon sa Biblia, Iisa Lamang ang Daan Patungong Langit!
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NG sabi ni Hesus, “Ako ang daan, ang katotohanan, at ang buhay: walang makapupunta sa Ama kundi sa pamamagitan ko.” Juan 14:6 Wala nang iba pang makapagliligtas sa iyo mula sa impierno. Magtiwala ka kay Hesus ngayon! Roma 6:23 “Kung ipahahayag ng iyong bibig na si Hesus ay Panginoon at mananam-palataya ka nang buong puso na Siya’y muling binuhay ng Diyos, ikaw ay maliligtas”. Roma 10:9 1. Aminin mo na ikaw ay isang makasalanan. Roma 3:10 2. Talikuran mo ang iyong kasalanan (magsisi). Gawa 17:30 3. Manampalataya ka na si Kristo Hesus ay namatay para sa iyo, nalibing at nabuhay namagmuli. Roma 10:9-10 4. Sa pamamagitan ng panalangin, tanggapin mo si Hesus sa iyong puso bilang iyong Tagapagligtas. Roma 10:13
MANALANGIN KA NG GANITO Panginoon, ako po ay isang makasalanan at nangangailangan ng kapatawaran. Nanampalataya po ako na nadanak ang dugo ni Hesus at Siya ay namatay sa krus para sa akin. Tinatalikuran ko na po ang aking mga kasalanan. Tinatanggap ko po si Kristo Hesus sa aking puso bilang aking Tagapagligtas. Amen. "Kung tinanggap mo si Hesus bilang iyong Tagapagligtas, ito na ang simula ng iyong bagong buhay kay Kristo." Roma 8:1 Ngayon: 1. Basahin mo ang iyong Biblia araw-araw upang makilala pa ng lubusan si Kristo Hesus. 2. Makipag-usap ka sa Diyos sa panalangin araw-araw. 3. Manambahan ka sa isang simbahan na pinapangaral si Kristo at ang Biblia ang tanging pamantayan. 4. Ibahagi sa iba si Kristo Hesus.
ACTS 29 - Christian Bible Baptist Church official Sunday publication St. Francis Homes 2, San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines 4023 • Dr. Ed M. Laurena, Pastor telephone: (02)869-0433 • email: info@cbbcphilippines.org • website: www.cbbcphilippines.org
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!