How Do You “See” Yourself?
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Growth, Obedience, How Do You See..., Matthew, Luke, John, 2 Corinthians, James
This lesson is also based on the premise put forth by Jesus in Matthew 13:13 (see the previous lesson, which is the next one down in the list, "How Do You 'See' the Bible?"). This time, however, the premise is applied to really "seeing" ourselves- that is, "seeing" ourselves as God does. Four different N.T. men are used to show how each "saw" themselves in relation to God's estimation of them.
How Do You “See” the Bible?
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Faith, Trust, How Do You See..., Ezra, Psalms, Matthew, Romans, 1 Corinthians
Jesus uses the word "see" two different ways in Matthew 13:13, "...while seeing, they do not see..." His meaning is obvious: the people under consideration look at the Word of God, but did not understand it. He does the same thing in the same verse with "hear"- "...while hearing, they do not hear..." That is, they hear the audible sound, but do not comprehend that which they "hear." Thus the question of this lesson's title: Do you just "see/hear" the Word of God, or do you really "understand/comprehend" it? How do you "see" the Word of God? Regarding this point, some say the Bible cannot be really "understood" because it is: 1) too big or complicated; 2) too mysterious; or, 3) incomprehensible without the direct assistance of the Holy Spirit. All three of these accusations are addressed in this lesson.
How Do You “See” the Church?
Posted by Philip Strong | Categories: Church, How Do You See..., Matthew, Ephesians, 1 Peter
This lesson (along with "How Do You 'See' the Bible?" and "How Do You 'See' Yourself?") is based on the principle taught by Jesus in Matthew 13:13- that we can "see" without really "seeing." Failing to properly "see" the Church which Jesus purchased with His blood leads to all sorts of perversions of its organization and purpose.
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