We Can Do Nothing Without Christ – But ‘In Christ’ We Can Do Anything

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Mankind can accomplish nothing with out Jesus Christ

‘For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh our old nature) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. ‘

Romans 7:18

Now this passage flies in the face of the “be your best self”; “you have it within yourself to accomplish anything”; “if you can think it, you can do it” crowd. Present-day sociologists are brainwashing our children by telling them that they are good and they can do whatever they want to do. You can be whatever you want to be because you have it within yourself to do so.

Well, this thinking is contrary to Scripture and the antithesis of Christian living. I’m all for being all you can be and working hard to be the best at whatever it is you aspire to be. But without Christ, it is impossible because God’s words say so. And in Romans 7:18, the apostle Paul, Holy Spirit inspired, of course, makes it crystal clear. Then Paul repeats it again in the next verse.

‘For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice.’

Romans 7:19

That being said, as a believer, we must understand that in ourselves (in our old Adamic nature) we can do nothing, but “in Christ” we can do and become anything.

Simply put, our motivation for doing anything must be “in Christ” and to bring honor and glory to God.

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

Faith, Sine Qua Non

“What is Not Properly Understood can “Not” be Properly Applied”

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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.

Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

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.

When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

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

What was going on before and after it was written?

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

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”.

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

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.

God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
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?

We Can Do Nothing Without Christ – But ‘In Christ’ We Can Do Anything

by Jamie Pantastico

Daily Encouragement

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