B.C.V. Religion: A Biblical Perspective on Faith and Practice
“B.C.V.
Religion”
Book, Chapter, Verse…
“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide
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way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in
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the gate, and narrow
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(Matt 7:13–14 KJV)
“B.C.V.
Religion”
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What Is Religion?…
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Religion has taken on a negative connotation and has
become word that represents to most, that which is anti-
spiritual…
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The term is a Biblical term with Biblical significance…
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{theskeia}- religious, worship, esp. (external) that whichconsist of ceremonies… Thayer
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The word is used 4 times in the New Testament…
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“B.C.V.
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What Is
B.C.V. Religion?
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The way of Christ is one that demands an appeal to
Scripture above all else, for all things!
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“As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word,
that ye may grow thereby:”
(1 Pet 2:2 KJV)
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Psa 19:7-14
“B.C.V.
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Why Is “
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This religion acknowledges our desire for God…
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“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul
after thee, O God.
My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God:
when shall I come and appear before God?”
(Psa 42:1–2 KJV)
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“But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by
bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the
mouth of God.”
(Matt 4:4 KJV)
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“Blessed
are
they which do hunger and thirst after
righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
(Matt 5:6 KJV)
“B.C.V.
Religion”
“For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar
with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom
therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
God
that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord
of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed
any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;
And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on
all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before
appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
That they should
seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him,
though he be not far from every one of us”
(Acts 17:23–27 KJV)
“B.C.V.
Religion”
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Why Is “
B.C.V Religion”
Important?. …
•
It understands that God can only be found through His
word…
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“For my thoughts
are
not your thoughts, neither
are
your
ways my ways, saith the LORD.
For
as
the heavens are
higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your
ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
(Is 55:8–9 KJV)
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God cannot be found through human wisdom and
philosophy…
“B.C.V.
Religion”
–Epicurus
“Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?
Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing? Then he is
malevolent.
Is he both able and willing? Then whence
cometh evil?
Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call
him God?”
“Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or
in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the
sabbath
days
:
Which are a shadow of things to come; but
the body
is
of Christ.
Let no man beguile you of your
reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels,
intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly
puffed up by his fleshly mind,” (Col 2:16–18 KJV)
“B.C.V.
Religion”
•
Why Is “
B.C.V Religion”
Important?. …
•
It understands that Jesus can only be known through God’s
revelation…
•
“Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man
speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and
that
no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the
Holy Ghost.”
(1 Cor 12:3 KJV)
•
It realizes God’s ways are past finding out without Him…
“B.C.V.
Religion”
“O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
how unsearchable
are
his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
For
who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his
counsellor?”
(Rom 11:33–34 KJV)
“Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of
God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
Unto me,
who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I
should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
And to make all
men
see what
is
the fellowship of the mystery, which
from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all
things by Jesus Christ:
To the intent that now unto the principalities
and powers in heavenly
places
might be known by the church the
manifold wisdom of God,
According to the eternal purpose which
he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:”
(Eph 3:7–12 KJV)
“B.C.V.
Religion”
•
Why Is “
B.C.V Religion”
Important?. …
•
It demands spiritual mindless & humility…
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(1 Cor 2:2-5 Cf 1:17-31)…
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It acknowledges our limitations…
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“O LORD, I know that the way of man
is
not in himself:
it is
not in
man that walketh to direct his steps.
O LORD, correct me, but
with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing.”
(Jer 10:23–24 KJV)
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“Thy word
is
a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
(Psa 119:105 KJV)
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“And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and
wrought
that which was
good and right and truth
before the LORD his God
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And in every work that
he began in the service of the house of God, and in
the law, and in the commandments,
to seek his
God
, he did
it
with all his heart
, and prospered.”
(2 Chr 31:20–21 KJV)
“B.C.V.
Religion”
•
Why Is “
B.C.V Religion”
Important?. …
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It accepts God’s plan & purpose…
•
Heb 1:1-2; 2:1-3 Cf Jn 20:27-31)…
“B.C.V.
Religion”
“B.C.V.
Religion”
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Why Is “
B.C.V Religion”
Important?. …
•
It manifest & confirms our love…
•
For God…
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“Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he
is
God, the faithful
God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him
and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;”
(Deut 7:9 KJV)
•
“But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law,
which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the
LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his
commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all
your heart and with all your soul.”
(Josh 22:5 KJV)
“B.C.V.
Religion”
“B.C.V.
Religion”
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Why Is “
B.C.V Religion”
Important?. …
•
It manifest & confirms our love…
•
For God…
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“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
(John 14:15 KJV)
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“Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me,
he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and
we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”
(John 14:23 KJV)
“B.C.V.
Religion”
“By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.”
(1 John 5:2–3 KJV)
“B.C.V.
Religion”
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Why Is “
B.C.V Religion”
Important?. …
•
It manifest & confirms our love…
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For Others…
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“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all
things, which is the head,
even
Christ:”
(Eph 4:15 KJV)
“B.C.V.
Religion”
“Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse. The full soul loatheth a honeycomb; But to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. As a bird that wandereth from her nest, So is a man that wandereth from his place. Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; So doth the sweetness of a man’s friend
that cometh
of hearty counsel.”
(Prov 27:5–9 ASV)
“B.C.V.
Religion”
2 Tim 4:6-8
Explore the concept of B.C.V. Religion through the lens of Biblical teachings, emphasizing the importance of adhering to Scripture and living a life that glorifies God. Delve into the origins of the Restoration Period and its impact on modern faith practices, focusing on key figures and their emphasis on biblical authority. Discover the true essence of religion as a spiritual connection with God and the significance of living a life aligned with biblical principles.
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B.C.V. Religion Book, Chapter, Verse
Restoration Period Alexander Campbell, Barton W. Stone, Walter Scott, Raccoon John Smith, Thomas Campbell, Samuel Rogers, Moses E. Lard, Jacob Creath Jr., Isaac Errett, Elijah Goodwin, Chester Bullard Speak Where The Bible Speaks And Be Silent Where It Is Silent Call Bible Things By Bible Names Fredrick Power
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. (1 Pet 4:11 KJV) And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. (Col 3:17 KJV) Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. (Matt 7:13 14 KJV)
B.C.V. Religion B.C.V. Religion What Is Religion? Religion has taken on a negative connotation and has become word that represents to most, that which is anti- spiritual The term is a Biblical term with Biblical significance {theskeia}- religious, worship, esp. (external) that which consist of ceremonies Thayer The word is used 4 times in the New Testament
Acts 26:5 Which knew me from the beginning, if they would testify, that after the most straitest sect of our Col. 2:18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and James 1:26If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man s
B.C.V. Religion B.C.V. Religion What Is B.C.V. Religion? The way of Christ is one that demands an appeal to Scripture above all else, for all things! As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: (1 Pet 2:2 KJV) Psa 19:7-14
B.C.V. Religion B.C.V. Religion Why Is B.C.V Religion Important?. This religion acknowledges our desire for God As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? (Psa 42:1 2 KJV) But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. (Matt 4:4 KJV) Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. (Matt 5:6 KJV)
For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; Neither is worshipped with men s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things; And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us (Acts 17:23 27 KJV)
B.C.V. Religion B.C.V. Religion Why Is B.C.V Religion Important?. It understands that God can only be found through His word For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. (Is 55:8 9 KJV) God cannot be found through human wisdom and philosophy
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God? Epicurus
Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, (Col 2:16 18 KJV)
B.C.V. Religion B.C.V. Religion Why Is B.C.V Religion Important?. It understands that Jesus can only be known through God s revelation Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. (1 Cor 12:3 KJV) It realizes God s ways are past finding out without Him
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? (Rom 11:33 34 KJV)
Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly placesmight be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: (Eph 3:7 12 KJV)
B.C.V. Religion B.C.V. Religion Why Is B.C.V Religion Important?. It demands spiritual mindless & humility (1 Cor 2:2-5 Cf 1:17-31) It acknowledges our limitations O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.O LORD, correct me, but with judgment; not in thine anger, lest thou bring me to nothing. (Jer 10:23 24 KJV) Thy word isa lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psa 119:105 KJV)
B.C.V. Religion B.C.V. Religion Why Is B.C.V Religion Important?. It expresses our thanksgiving to God Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. (Col 3:16 17 KJV)
B.C.V. Religion B.C.V. Religion Why Is B.C.V Religion Important?. It expresses our thanksgiving to God Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; (Eph 5:19 20 KJV)
And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God.And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did itwith all his heart, and prospered. (2 Chr 31:20 21 KJV)
B.C.V. Religion B.C.V. Religion Why Is B.C.V Religion Important?. It manifest & confirms our love For God Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; (Deut 7:9 KJV) But take diligent heed to do the commandment and the law, which Moses the servant of the LORD charged you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul. (Josh 22:5 KJV)
B.C.V. Religion B.C.V. Religion Why Is B.C.V Religion Important?. It manifest & confirms our love For God If ye love me, keep my commandments. (John 14:15 KJV) Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. (John 14:23 KJV)
By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
B.C.V. Religion B.C.V. Religion Why Is B.C.V Religion Important?. It manifest & confirms our love For Others But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, evenChrist: (Eph 4:15 KJV)
Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; But the kisses of an enemy are profuse. (Prov 27:5 9 ASV)
B.C.V. Religion 2 Tim 4:6-8
