PPT-7 Reasons to Study Prophecy

Christian Hjortland 1 To understand Gods plan and that He is in control Surely the Lord God does nothing unless He reveals His secret to His. Sermon Outline. Bible Facts. Accuracy Lost in Translations?. Preservation . of the Text. Evidence of the Bible’s Truthfulness from:. Science. Archeology/History. Prophecy. Summary. Bible Facts. 66 books written by 40 authors over 1,600 years. [By Ron . Halbrook. , adapted from . Evidences for God and His Creation. ]. . 2 Pet. 1:20-21. Introduction. 1. . 2 Pet. 1:20-21 . Fulfilled prophecies prove the Bible’s divine origin & inspiration. Charles Spurgeon . “If the Lord does not speedily appear, there will come another generation, and another, and all these generations shall be tainted and injured if we are not faithful to God and His truth today. We have come to a turning point in the road. If we turn to the right, mayhap our children and our children’s children will go that way; but if we turn to the left, generations yet unborn will curse our names for having been unfaithful to God and His Word.” . Jesus did not come into this world to save man from sin without being FORESHADOWED BY THE PROPHETS. Acts 3: 18. Specific Fulfilled Prophecies – Acts 2. Jesus’ Forerunner: Jesus will baptize in the Holy Spirit (Matt. 3:11. “We’re Living on Borrowed. Time” . Introduction.. A. Flight delay.. Why does God “delay”?. _____________. II Peter 3:8,9. “But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any. I. Why is it difficult to think in terms of judging prophecy?. . A. Because prophecy is a gift of . the Spirit. .. B. Because of . the manner. in which prophecy is usually given.. . C. Because it is difficult to judge the gift without feeling that you are judging . 1 Corinthians 14. Spiritual Gifts. S. pecial abilities given to believers . by the . Spirit . . for . the glory of God . . and . the good of others . Prophecy. Speech from God to man. to edify the church. Pagan. Christian. Biblical vs. Pagan Prophecy. Dr. Rick . Griffith • . Singapore Bible . College • BibleStudyDownloads.org. 186. What differences between pagan and biblical prophecy did you notice?. Lesson . 12. Isaiah. Ressurection. by God. Prophecy:. Isaiah . 55:3. 3 " Incline your ear and come to Me. . Listen. , that you may live. ; And . I will make an everlasting covenant with you. , According . Lesson . 4. 1 Chronicles. David’s seed. Prophecy:. 1 Chronicles 17:11. 11 . "When your days are fulfilled that you must go to be with your fathers, that I will set up one of your descendants after you, who will be of your sons; and I will establish his kingdom.. Lesson 1. Why does this even matter?. OT prophecies regard the Messiah. We believe that Jesus is the Messiah, so he’d better fulfill those prophecies. If Jesus isn’t the Messiah, what does that mean for our faith?. Lesson . 6. Psalms. Not a bone of them is broken. Prophecy:. Psalm . 34:20. 20 . He keeps all his bones. , . Not one of them is broken. .. Fulfillment:. John 19:31-36. 36 For these things came to pass to fulfill the Scripture, "NOT A BONE OF HIM SHALL BE BROKEN. Lesson . 10. Isaiah. Declares things not yet done. Prophecy:. Isaiah . 46:10. 10 Declaring the end from the beginning. , And . from ancient times things which have not been done. , Saying. , ' My purpose will be established. Psalm 91:1-7. Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you..