BSF Lesson 29 - 25 Oct 2016

COME, LORD JESUS!

Aim: In the light of Jesus' imminent return, God's people are to live according to His Word.

1. Authentic Prophecy from God (Rev 22:6-11)

Principle 1: Jesus'imminent return will be a blessing & a great rejoicing for those who loves & obeys God's Word. 

2. All are invited to come to Christ urgently (Rev 22:12-17)

Principle 2: In readiness for Jesus' imminent return, all people are urgently called to drink the water of life.

3. All who obey will be Blessed (Rev 22:18-21)

Principle 3: God's grace is required to be overcomers & be ready for Jesus'imminent return.

My Bible

God's Word will be the light upon my feet.

BSF Lesson 28 - 18 Oct 2016

Heaven: The Believer's Hope

Aim: Heaven is the eternal home God is preparing for His people

1. Purpose of Heaven - Why Heaven?
Principle 1: The certainty of heaven gives perspective to daily life.

Doctrine: New Heaven & New Earth
a) gives proper understanding of life to come
b) to grasp full dimension of God's redemption plan
c) proper understanding of OT prophecies
d) gives believers biblical hope

2. Promises of Heaven - What is it like?
Principle 2: God's presence in Heaven ignites our hearts in worship
Promises of Heave ....
a) restoration of all God's creation to it original splendor
b) Holy Spirit is the guarantee / mark given to believers for our inheritance in Heaven
c) Heaven is eternal & everlasting
d) God is worshipped regularly and faithfully
e) Heaven is where God dwells

3. Preparing for Heaven
Principle 3: Certainty of heaven strengthens us to live Holy Lives

Reminder

BSF Lesson 27

God's Holy City (Rev 21:9-22:5)
1. The Holy City - The New Jerusalem (Rev 21:9-21)
Principle 1: The Holy City, the New Jerusalem, radiates the fullness of God.
2. The Temple City (Rev 21: 22-27)
Principle 2: We will live with God in His holy city only when Jesus Christ lives in us now!!
3. The Garden City (Rev 22:1-5)
Principle 3: God's people will serve & reign with Him forever

AIM: God's great purpose for His people is to live with Him in eternal glory




Why John spent so much effort in describing the splendor of the Holy City .... for 3 possible ares of teaching:
a. For believers whose lot is poverty on earth .... vision of the splendor of new Jerusalem is an encouragement to persevere ... as the eternal home awaits them.
b. For the "anti-materialistic" ... message is that there is nothing evil about beautiful / precious things
c. For the "Rich" (in this world) .... it serves as a healthy antidote to materialism .. as all earthly treasures will pale in comparison to the heavenly treasures in John's vision.

Truly fascinating. If you did wonder why God did not choose diamond or ruby among the 12 stones.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrdCru5Q6lQ&sns=em

Top 5 Regrets of the Dying

Top 5 regrets of the dying .... shared by GM during sharing ... good reminder for me.

BSF Lesson 26 - 4 Oct 2016

The Final Judgement & a New Heaven & New Earth (Revelation 20:11-21:8)

Aim: God will perfectly renew the world & dwell with His people

1. God's Final Judgement (Rev 20:11-15)

Principle 1: True believers of Jesus Christ need not fear God's judgement & death.

2. God's New Creation (Rev 21:1-8)

Principle 2: A vibrant relationship with Christ now paves the way for living in eternity with him.