Fear and Panic are Irrational and In Complete Opposition to the Christian Life

Jamie Pantastico writes for Mesa Bible Study

by Jamie Pantastico

On March 22, 2020

Daily Encouragement

For He is not here, for He has risen just like He said
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The CoronaVirus is no doubt deadly and should be taken seriously, but blood bought born again Christians are admonished NOT to panic, worry, complain or fear-monger!

 

We have No Reason to Fear

 

Why?

 

…He is risen…

 

The Power of the Resurrection

 

At the very core of Christianity and our faith is the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The culmination of God’s plan of redemption is Christ being raised from the dead conquering death. And by His death, burial and resurrection Christ rendered Satan powerless against all who believe by faith alone in the gospel of grace.

So beloved, the reason Christians should have no fear is that death itself has been swallowed up in victory (1 Corinthians 15:54). The spiritual bondage that Satan held over us which was sin, the law and death, has been broken because our faith in what Christ did on our behalf at the cross.

 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

I Corinthians 15:56-57

We have victory over sin, the law, Satan and death itself because as believers we identify with Christ death, burial and resurrection.

For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection,

Romans 6:5

 

So have no fear…He is risen…

 

‘But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid”, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. ‘

Matthew 28:5

‘He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. ‘

Matthew 28:6

 

Prayers for the body of Christ, for lost mankind and that gospel of grace, be proclaimed!

 

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Thank you,

Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

 

Faith, Sine Qua Non

 

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

Faith, Sine Qua Non

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

 

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Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

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Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

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When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

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What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

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What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

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What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

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Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

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Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

 

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

  1. God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
  2. The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
  3. But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

Do You Believe?

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