Bible Study Wednesday, May 4, 2005 was taught by Assistant Pastor Mark Porter. 

 

The Character of the Christian

     �Building for Quality�

 

 

Godly Wisdom (the difference between wisdom and knowledge is:

      Knowledge is to know and Wisdom is applying the knowledge)

1.      What do the verses teach about wisdom?

        Proverbs 3:13-14; 9:10; 19:20

2.      Read James 3:13-19

3.      Contrast godly and ungodly wisdom

 

The Joy of Holy Living (living a life that is separate from the world)

1.      How can you maintain an attitude of joy?

2.      Read Psalm 16:11; Matthew 5:3-12; Philippians 3:4-14

 

Genuine Love in Action

Types of love in the Bible

            Eros = sensual, erotic

            Phileo = brotherly type of love, warm, caring, friendship

            Agape = Godly sacrificial type of love, giving, unconditional

 

What is genuine love?

            Characteristics of genuine love.  1 Corinthians 13:4-8

            What love is = patience, kindness, think no evil, keep no records

            What love isn�t = boastful, proud, rude, selfish