Marbaniang, Domenic

UNFAILING STRENGTH Lk. 22. 28 – 34 Itarsi, 31 March 2006 Domenic Marbaniang Introduction             Prior to Gethsemane Final warnings, promises, and commandments to disciples HUMAN FRAILTY: THE SHIFT OF FAITH To err is human: to forgive divine. Job 4. 3-5; Ps. 6.2; Mt. 26. 41 2 Chr. 6:36;   Prov. 20.9; Eccl. 7:20; Jas. 3:2 a. Many religions try to locate the source of power within man; thus, establishing human control over things. Potentiality can become actuality. Yoga, TM, Mantra-tantra. Especially in polytheism, where power is bifurcated, the locus of power is dispersed, anyone can attain supreme power; though it is mythologically not permitted. Much mythology recognizes both evil and good as produced by the One. Sattva, Rajas, Tamas b. Scientific development has surely taken care of many human frailties: medical, physical, etc. Some fatal mistakes could be avoided. But the inner being is still left unconquered. c. ...

Four dimensions in which salvation can be seen: 1. Transcendent Dimension – the eternal purpose of God and the slaying of the Lamb before the foundation of the world, predestination, justification, adoption. 2. Historical Dimension – the Fall, the Covenants, Israel, Incarnation, Death, and Atonement. 3. Empirical Dimension – conversion, regeneration, sanctification. 4. Eschatological Dimension – glorification, consummation, eternal life. Our Focus: Empirical Dimension – Conversion, Regeneration, Sanctification. © Domenic Marbaniang, February 14, 2006

Dangers of Pitfall I Cor. 10:12; 2 Chr. 15:2; Ps. 62:1 (NIV) Domenic Marbaniang 7 Feb 2006 INTRODUCTION 1.       The Context of 1 Cor. 10: - Body needed to be kept in subjection (9:27) 2.       The Israelites were saved but soon fell from the faith in Christ. (10:7-10). 3.       To be pleasing to God is of utmost importance. (v5) 4.       Check your confidence (v12); Trust in God (v13) I. The Fall of Asa 1.       The Counsel of God (1 Chr. 15:2-7)  2.       Asa as Seeking God (15:12); Asa as Away from God (16:12) A.        The Attitudinal Shift: A Change of Mentality. His earlier world-view in 14:11 – God and us versus the enemy Now: I and my people versus the enemy – God's involvement was ruled out. The Problem: Adversity. How do we face adversity? The Stony Ground . Not well rooted in Christ Two dangers...

Lust's arms are a tangling web. Its gazes alone conjuring, Frail souls to fall and ebb Into Hell's unquenchable fury. My soul was high upon the crest Of holy thoughts and musings. But sooner were its yearnings wrest To idolatrous lurings. Wild, drunk, and debauched turned I, As lust its blood-drenched sword out drew. It left my heart of love all dry, As loveless lust sought more for new. Lust's arrows are sharp and heavy Piercing through man's entrails. Then leaving its victim void and weary It falls away with no avails. True, remorse does first sooth the wound But foregoes as lust keeps the strike. Oh, that man would no longer play the fool To follow lust's charms and lose his life. The flick of the moment, the slip of time The act of a fool in the daze of night. Lustre ephemera, murderous wine. Son, run from lust: stand not to fight.

What is truth? What is falsehood? The mind knows; the heart doesn’t. Logic sees; feeling doesn’t. Truth is truth when the heart sees it, Feels it, knows it, believes it, Till it becomes a part of the knower, one with the knower. Truth must be one’s passion, The fountain of life, strength, and energy. It must be water to the thirsty, Food to the hungry, Medicine to the sick, Wealth to the poor. Or else, truth is a stranger That keeps no friend. Everybody sells ‘truth’, but are they all real? Objects with the same name, but different colors, shapes, sizes, odor. What is the standard of truth? Who will specify the mark of truth? Where is its hologram? Does it have a master? If one claims to be its owner; how do we know that’s true?

Heb. 5: 11-14: The Christian and His Intellect Itarsi, 27 November 2005 Domenic Marbaniang  Background Man is constituted of three Body      - Instinct, Sensation, and Reflexes (World-consciousness) Soul        - Intellect, Emotion, and Volition (Self-consciousness) Spirit      - Intuition, Conscience, and Communion (God-consciousness) Faculty of Knowledge: Body (Senses), Soul (Intellect), Spirit (Intuition) The Intellect receives data from the senses and intuition. It then orders them and places them in the memory of knowledge, as well as informs the various elements regarding necessary action. Elements: emotion, will, reflexes, communion. Two kinds of Intelligences: Rational Intelligence: Logical and Analytical ability, right reasoning, thinking. Emotional Intelligence: Self-control, zeal, persistence, and the ability to motivate oneself in accordance to Truth and the Good. Both kinds of intelligence are impor...

1. When Social Service Supercedes Divine Worship Worship – Adoration, Prostration, Self-giving. Queen of England – “I’ll lay my crown at Christ’s feet if He comes here.” Ministry to the Lord is important (Acts 13.1) Service to poor should flow out of an attitude of worship of God, not out of superiority complex or religious rituality. 2. When Familiarity breeds Disrespect Remember Who HE is and Who YOU are (1 Cor. 4. 7; Phil. 3. 10) Rev. 2. 4 – left first love. Every great gift given to someone we love, adore, and regard highly is still too small. When Lust destroys Love – Jn. 12. 4 Lust dehumanizes, lust excels in flesh and wars against the spirit (Gal. 5. 17; 1 Pt. 2. 11). Gradual overpowering of lust (Heb. 3. 12-13; 12. 15-17) 3. When Envy derides Exaltation They would not have objected if she had spent it on herself or on them all. Why spend on Christ? Satanic Pride (Isa. 14) 24 Elders prostrate before Throne of God. He is worthy of all praise. She has done a beautiful thing. 1. Ka...