"Who needs God? Part 1" Andy Stanley
"Who needs God? Part 2" Andy Stanley
"Who needs God? Part 3" Andy Stanley
"Who needs God? Part 4" Andy Stanley
"Who needs God? Part 5" Andy Stanley
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Who Needs God - Andy Stanley
Below is the sermon series by Andy Stanley about why we should believe in Jesus.
Sunday, January 15, 2017
How to Influence by Joseph Grenny
Joseph Grenny - one of the best speaker about human behaviour.
He was one of the speaker in Global Leadership Summit.
He was one of the speaker in Global Leadership Summit.
According to Joseph, crucial conversations involved 3 elements.
This is a summary video about Crucial Conversations:
In order to influence a person, we need to use the 6 sources of influence to our advantage:
This is a link to the book Crucial Conversation:
This is another link to another book (just the summary): Change Anything
This is the link to his website:
Monday, January 9, 2017
The Doctrine of the Word of God
What are the different forms of the Word of God?
A. “The Word of God” as a Person: Jesus Christ
- Rev 19:13 “The name by which he is called is The Word of God.”
- John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”
B. “The Word of God” as Speech by God
1. God’s Decrees.
A decree of God is a word of God that causes something to happen.
“And God said, “Let there be light’; and there was light” (Gen. 1:3).
2. God’s Words of Personal Address.
God sometimes communicates with people on earth by speaking directly to them.
“And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, “You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die”’ (Gen. 2:16–17).
Though the words of God’s personal address are always seen in Scripture to be the actual words of God, they are also “human” words in that they are spoken in ordinary human language that is immediately understandable. The fact that these words are spoken in human language does not limit their divine character or authority in any way: they are still entirely the words of God, spoken by the voice of God himself.
3. God’s Words as Speech Through Human Lips.
Frequently in Scripture God raises up prophets through whom he speaks. Once again, it is evident that although these are human words, spoken in ordinary human language by ordinary human beings, the authority and truthfulness of these words is in no way diminished: they are still completely God’s words as well.
In Deuteronomy 18, God says to Moses: I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brethren; and I will put my words in his mouth and he shall speak to them all that I command him. And whoever will not give heed to my words which he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him. But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name which I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die. (Deut. 18:18–20)
God made a similar statement to Jeremiah: “Then the LORD put forth his hand and touched my mouth; and the LORD said to me, “Behold, I have put my words in your mouth”’ (Jer. 1:9). God tells Jeremiah, “Whatever I command you you shall speak”.
4. God’s Words in Written Form (the Bible).
We also find in Scripture several instances where God’s words were put in written form.
The first of these is found in the narrative of the giving of the two tablets of stone on which were written the Ten Commandments: “And he gave to Moses, when he had made an end of speaking with him upon Mount Sinai, the two tables of the testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God” (Ex. 31:18).
God said to Jeremiah, “Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you” (Jer. 30:2; cf. Jer. 36:2–4, 27–31; 51:60). In the New Testament, Jesus promises his disciples that the Holy Spirit would bring to their remembrance the words which he, Jesus, had spoken (John 14:26; cf. 16:12–13). Paul can say that the very words he writes to the Corinthians are “a command of the Lord” (1 Cor. 14:37; cf. 2 Peter 3:2).
Several benefits come from the writing down of God’s words. First, there is a much more accurate preservation of God’s words for subsequent generations. To depend on memory and the repeating of oral tradition is a less reliable method of preserving these words throughout history than is their recording in writing (cf. Deut. 31:12–13). Second, the opportunity for repeated inspection of words that are written down permits careful study and discussion, which leads to better understanding and more complete obedience. Third, God’s words in writing are accessible to many more people than they are when preserved merely through memory and oral repetition. They can be inspected at any time by any person and are not limited in accessibility to those who have memorized them or those who are able to be present when they are recited orally. Thus, the reliability, permanence, and accessibility of the form in which God’s words are preserved are all greatly enhanced when they are written down.
Resources
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
•An Introduction to Bible Doctrine •
by WAYNE GRUDEM
Link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0B-5VAbUkSgFhfk1VYXJ6cFdETEdhYW04SmxYQnNud19ZMThuRUZ0cGYzS3BsUmFQRlhiYWM
A. “The Word of God” as a Person: Jesus Christ
- Rev 19:13 “The name by which he is called is The Word of God.”
- John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God”
B. “The Word of God” as Speech by God
1. God’s Decrees.
A decree of God is a word of God that causes something to happen.
“And God said, “Let there be light’; and there was light” (Gen. 1:3).
2. God’s Words of Personal Address.
God sometimes communicates with people on earth by speaking directly to them.
“And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, “You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die”’ (Gen. 2:16–17).
Though the words of God’s personal address are always seen in Scripture to be the actual words of God, they are also “human” words in that they are spoken in ordinary human language that is immediately understandable. The fact that these words are spoken in human language does not limit their divine character or authority in any way: they are still entirely the words of God, spoken by the voice of God himself.
3. God’s Words as Speech Through Human Lips.
Frequently in Scripture God raises up prophets through whom he speaks. Once again, it is evident that although these are human words, spoken in ordinary human language by ordinary human beings, the authority and truthfulness of these words is in no way diminished: they are still completely God’s words as well.
In Deuteronomy 18, God says to Moses: I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brethren; and I will put my words in his mouth and he shall speak to them all that I command him. And whoever will not give heed to my words which he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him. But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name which I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die. (Deut. 18:18–20)
God made a similar statement to Jeremiah: “Then the LORD put forth his hand and touched my mouth; and the LORD said to me, “Behold, I have put my words in your mouth”’ (Jer. 1:9). God tells Jeremiah, “Whatever I command you you shall speak”.
4. God’s Words in Written Form (the Bible).
We also find in Scripture several instances where God’s words were put in written form.
The first of these is found in the narrative of the giving of the two tablets of stone on which were written the Ten Commandments: “And he gave to Moses, when he had made an end of speaking with him upon Mount Sinai, the two tables of the testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God” (Ex. 31:18).
God said to Jeremiah, “Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you” (Jer. 30:2; cf. Jer. 36:2–4, 27–31; 51:60). In the New Testament, Jesus promises his disciples that the Holy Spirit would bring to their remembrance the words which he, Jesus, had spoken (John 14:26; cf. 16:12–13). Paul can say that the very words he writes to the Corinthians are “a command of the Lord” (1 Cor. 14:37; cf. 2 Peter 3:2).
Several benefits come from the writing down of God’s words. First, there is a much more accurate preservation of God’s words for subsequent generations. To depend on memory and the repeating of oral tradition is a less reliable method of preserving these words throughout history than is their recording in writing (cf. Deut. 31:12–13). Second, the opportunity for repeated inspection of words that are written down permits careful study and discussion, which leads to better understanding and more complete obedience. Third, God’s words in writing are accessible to many more people than they are when preserved merely through memory and oral repetition. They can be inspected at any time by any person and are not limited in accessibility to those who have memorized them or those who are able to be present when they are recited orally. Thus, the reliability, permanence, and accessibility of the form in which God’s words are preserved are all greatly enhanced when they are written down.
Resources
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
•An Introduction to Bible Doctrine •
by WAYNE GRUDEM
Link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/0B-5VAbUkSgFhfk1VYXJ6cFdETEdhYW04SmxYQnNud19ZMThuRUZ0cGYzS3BsUmFQRlhiYWM
Thursday, January 5, 2017
John Wooden: The difference between Winning and Succeeding
John Wooden is one of the famous leader.
Watch the talk below by John Wooden.
Watch the talk below by John Wooden.
Here is another podcast where Tony Robbins interviewed John Wooden:
He authored a book named the Pyramid of Success.
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
The Study of Salvation: Soteriology
One of the most difficult topic in Christianity is the topic of salvation.
The study of Salvation is called Soteriology.
Here are some resources that can help you to get started to understand better about this topic.
https://bible.org/assets/ttp/soteriology_notebook_1.18.pdf
http://www.ntslibrary.com/PDF%20Books/Soteriology.pdf
http://www.trinitycollege.edu/assets/files/ECBragg/SoteriologyR.pdf
http://studygodsword.com/site/user/files/42/Soteriology_Salvation_Bible_Teaching_Course_NY.pdf
http://www.cleartheology.com/topic/Soteriology/TH.Arnold.Soteriology.3a.pdf
https://www.agts.edu/faculty/faculty_publications/class%20notes/taylor_jay/taylorj_6doct_salva_2004.pdf
At times, some of the topic might confused you.
It is advisable that we always start the study with prayer.
Ask God to reveal to you the truth.
Do not need to feel frustrated if you are confused.
Get another leader or your shepherd and discuss the subject with an open mind.
Always learn with a humble heart.
The study of Salvation is called Soteriology.
Here are some resources that can help you to get started to understand better about this topic.
https://bible.org/assets/ttp/soteriology_notebook_1.18.pdf
http://www.ntslibrary.com/PDF%20Books/Soteriology.pdf
http://www.trinitycollege.edu/assets/files/ECBragg/SoteriologyR.pdf
http://studygodsword.com/site/user/files/42/Soteriology_Salvation_Bible_Teaching_Course_NY.pdf
http://www.cleartheology.com/topic/Soteriology/TH.Arnold.Soteriology.3a.pdf
https://www.agts.edu/faculty/faculty_publications/class%20notes/taylor_jay/taylorj_6doct_salva_2004.pdf
At times, some of the topic might confused you.
It is advisable that we always start the study with prayer.
Ask God to reveal to you the truth.
Do not need to feel frustrated if you are confused.
Get another leader or your shepherd and discuss the subject with an open mind.
Always learn with a humble heart.
Systematic Theology
Systematic Theology is good for us understand the basic doctrines of Christianity by topical study.
Here are a few that are good to start with.
Systematic Theology by Loius Berkhof
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson
Here are some messages preached by Wayne Grudem
http://christianessentialssbc.com/messages/
Here are a few that are good to start with.
Systematic Theology by Loius Berkhof
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem
Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson
Here are some messages preached by Wayne Grudem
http://christianessentialssbc.com/messages/
Bible Resources
Bible Study Resources
Bible Dictionary
It's important to have good Bible dictionaries to assist you in Bible study and even Bible sharing preparation.
Bible dictionary is also called concordance.
Below are some of the good Bible Dictionaries that you can start with.
Torrey's New Topical Textbook
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Naves's Topical Bible
Bible Commentary
Dr. Constable's Expository Bible Study Notes
Extra Resources:
The file below has many link to the different references in the net.
http://www.shadowmountain.org/Content/HtmlImages/Public/Documents/General/EBI/Current_Students/Woods%20Bible%20Study%20Tools.pdf
http://www.god-centered.com/resources/
http://www.lakesidebiblechurch.com/documentuploads/Christian-Book-Recommendations-1.pdf
Bible Dictionary
It's important to have good Bible dictionaries to assist you in Bible study and even Bible sharing preparation.
Bible dictionary is also called concordance.
Below are some of the good Bible Dictionaries that you can start with.
Torrey's New Topical Textbook
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Naves's Topical Bible
Bible Commentary
Dr. Constable's Expository Bible Study Notes
Extra Resources:
The file below has many link to the different references in the net.
http://www.shadowmountain.org/Content/HtmlImages/Public/Documents/General/EBI/Current_Students/Woods%20Bible%20Study%20Tools.pdf
http://www.god-centered.com/resources/
http://www.lakesidebiblechurch.com/documentuploads/Christian-Book-Recommendations-1.pdf
Time Management by Prof Randy Pausch
One of the most inspiring video about time management that I have ever watched in my life.
As a bonus, this is another lecture by Prof Randy.
Your time is the most valuable commodity. Treasure it and use it wisely by managing it wisely.
Randy Pausch Lecture: Time Management
As a bonus, this is another lecture by Prof Randy.
Your time is the most valuable commodity. Treasure it and use it wisely by managing it wisely.
Listen to Podcast Online without Downloading Itunes
One of the best way to improve your leadership skills is by learning from great leaders.
Technology has enable us to learn through amazing podcast - a great resource to any leader.
But sometimes there is a problem.
A lot of podcasts require you to first download iTunes in order for you to start listening to the podcast.
You want to listen to your favorite podcast but somehow you unable to download or install iTunes to you computer...
This is one of the website that allow you to listen to podcasts directly at the webpage.
http://podbay.fm/
Problem solved. Give it a try.
One advantage of it is that you do not need to install iTunes in your computer, thus save some memory space in your computer.
What you need is just a good internet or Wifi connection.
One of my favorite podcast is Andy Stanley Leadership podcast.
http://podbay.fm/show/290055666
Enjoy your podcast!
Technology has enable us to learn through amazing podcast - a great resource to any leader.
But sometimes there is a problem.
A lot of podcasts require you to first download iTunes in order for you to start listening to the podcast.
You want to listen to your favorite podcast but somehow you unable to download or install iTunes to you computer...
This is one of the website that allow you to listen to podcasts directly at the webpage.
http://podbay.fm/
Problem solved. Give it a try.
One advantage of it is that you do not need to install iTunes in your computer, thus save some memory space in your computer.
What you need is just a good internet or Wifi connection.
One of my favorite podcast is Andy Stanley Leadership podcast.
http://podbay.fm/show/290055666
Enjoy your podcast!
Vision for 2017
2017 has come.
It's time for us to start the year with great momentum.
2016 has been a great year, and we want to see God to move even greater in 2017.
What vision do you see for 2017?
What do you think God want you to see in 2017?
You can only able to get the answer by asking God.
So let's start the year in asking God.
But before we start asking, we should begin by thanking.
We should thank God for His many blessings and help in 2016.
Thank God for His faithfulness and guidance.
What would you like to thank God in 2017?
Now, let's spend some time asking God, what does God want you to see in 2017?
It could be:
a. To see His glory
b. To see more miracles
c. To see people come to know Jesus
d. To see your family come to know Jesus
e. To see how young people rise up to become leaders in the house of God
f. To see lives transformation
g. To see breakthrough in personal life
h. To see chains broken and people being set free from addiction
i. To see marriages being restored
j. To see hearts being healed
k. To see mind being renewed
l. To see supernatural provision done by the Lord
m. To see more lives being touched by the Holy Spirit
n. To see fear change to faith in people's lives
Vision is important.
A life lived by the vision given by God is powerful.
It gives you purpose and therefore create direction.
It will create passion and prevent you from giving up.
Vision can keep you moving and help you to finish the race.
What is a vision?
Bill Hybels:
Definition - a picture of the future that produces passion in you.
The videos below can help us to understand better about vision.
Vision is very important for leaders.
Nehemiah was a great leader.
He was a leader with vision.
Watch the video below to understand more why vision is so important and how to lead with vision.
May 2017 will be a year where we lead with the vision given by God.
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