Founding Word Joshua P. Allem

12 verses in John 8 about a woman caught in adultery have caused great controversy. Satan has attempted to remove them from our Bibles for 2000 years because in them we finally begin to get a taste of just how far-reaching the power of God's Grace really is. SESSION NOTES I. Last Segment Before The Disputed Passage. John 7:50-52 II. Day's End: Everyone Goes Home. John 7:53 - 8:1 III. A New Day Begins: Jesus Returns To The Temple. John 8:2 IV. Jesus Postpones Judgment Against A Woman Taken In Adultery. John 8:3-11 V. Jesus Proclaims, "I Am The Light Of The World". John 8:12-20 VI. Jesus Predicts His Upcoming Departure Before The Pharisees. John 8:21-30 VII. Jesus Explains How To Know The Truth That Makes You Free. John 8:31-32 VIII. Children Of Abraham vs Children Of Satan. John 8:33-47 IX. Jesus Proclaims, "Before Abraham Ever Was, I AM". John 8:48-59 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

Jesus was met with opposition from family members, followers, strangers and religious leaders before, during and after his attendance to the Feast of Tabernacles. His proclamation of origin and authority being from THE FATHER sent everyone into divisions. SESSION NOTES I. Jesus' Brothers (In Disbelief) Offer Him Advice In Public Ministry. John 7:1-9 II. Samaria Rejects Jesus On His Way To Jerusalem. A. Matthew 19:1 B. Luke 9:51-56 C. John 7:10 III. In Search Of Jesus At The Feast Of Tabernacles. John 7:11-13 IV. Jesus Proclaims His Authority Is From The Father. John 7:14-24 V. Jesus Proclaims His Origin Is From The Father. John 7:25-31 VI. Jesus Proclaims His Upcoming Departure To The Father. A. John 7:32-36 B. John 14:1-4 VII. Jesus Proclaims An Offer Of Living Water To Drink. A. John 7:37-39 B. John 14:16-17 VIII. The People Are Divided. John 7:40-44 IX. The Religious Leaders Are Confused. John 7:45-53 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

After Jesus spent time discussing forgiveness and reconciliation, he gave a controversial parable that's become known as the parable of the unforgiving servant. What makes it controversial is that it's been given 4 different interpretations. We examine all 4. SESSION NOTES I. The 1st Interpretation. A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Man Not Yet Saved By Grace. B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Salvation; Man's Sins Are Forgiven; He Is Now Saved By Grace. C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Post-Salvation Sin; An Unforgiving Spirit. D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = ? E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = ? F. Problems With This Interpretation = Who Are The Torturers? What About Jesus' Warning? II. The 2nd Interpretation. A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Man Not Yet Saved By Grace. B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Salvation; Man's Sins Are Forgiven; He Is Now Saved By Grace. C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Post-Salvation Sin; An Unforgiving Spirit. D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = Forgiveness Is Revoked; The Man Is Sentenced To Hell. E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = You'll Be Sentenced To Hell Too If You Aren't Forgiving. F. Problems With This Interpretation = The Promise Of Eternal Life Is Irrevocable; The Holy Spirit Is Permanently Sealed. 1. John 3:16 2. John 5:24 3. John 10:28-29 4. John 1:12-13 5. John 3:3 6. Ephesians 2:8-9 7. Ephesians 1:13 8. Ephesians 4:30 9. Titus 3:5 10. Romans 8:38-39 11. Philippians 1:6 III. The 3rd Interpretation. A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Man Not Yet Saved By Grace. B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Forgiveness That Is Provided But Not Accepted; The Man Is Still Not Saved By Grace. C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Evidence Of No Salvation; An Unforgiving Spirit. D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = Since Forgiveness Was Never Accepted; The Man Is Sentenced To Hell. E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = ? F. Problems With This Interpretation = The Man Is Called A "Servant" Which Implies He's Saved & Jesus Holds Us (Who Are Saved) Accountable In His Warning. IV. The 4th Interpretation. A. The Ten Thousand Talents (Matthew 18:23-25) = The Sins Of A Servant Of God Already Saved By Grace But Living In Sin. B. The Master's Forgiveness (Matthew 18:26-27) = Forgiveness Given To The Servant Upon His Confession & Repentance: 1st John 1:6-10. C. The Wicked Servant's Unforgiveness (Matthew 18:28-30) = Blatant Hypocrisy: A Wicked, Cold & Heartless Unforgiving Spirit. D. The Master's Response (Matthew 18:31-34) = Godly & Fatherly Discipline After The Prayerful Intervention Of Fellow-Servants. 1. Matthew 18:17 2. 1st Corinthians 5:5 3. 1st Timothy 1:19-20 E. Jesus' Warning (Matthew 18:35) = You'll Be Disciplined Too If You Aren't Forgiving. F. Problems With This Interpretation = ? QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

Satan has hidden the truth about what forgiveness really is. It's not about the other person, it's not even about the transgression. It's about healing from the hurt a transgression has caused by transferring the debt to another account, THE CROSS. SESSION NOTES I. Reconciliation Has Conditions: In Review. A. Matthew 18:15-17 B. 1st Corinthians 2:15 C. 1st Corinthians 15:33 D. 1st John 1:6-7 II. Reconciliation Has Conditions: Jesus Re-Confirms... A. The Granted Authority To Bind And Loose. B. The Granted Authority To Ask And Receive Anything In His Name. C. His Participation In Any Assembly Gathered In His Name. D. How Many Christians It Takes To Make Up An Assembly. E. Matthew 18:18-20 F. Matthew 16:19 III. The Biblical Definition Of Forgiveness & The Secret Ingredient. A. Matthew 18:21-22 B. Matthew 6:5-13 C. Hebrews 9:22 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

Forgiveness is a challenge for most today because we've been falsely taught that reconciliation must always follow. Jesus taught in Matthew 18 that this simply isn't true. Forgiveness and reconciliation are separate things, they are not the same. SESSION NOTES I. Forgiveness & Reconciliation Are Separate Things; They Are Not The Same. A. An Example Of Biblically Justified Unreconciliation: 1. Matthew 18:15-17 2. 1st Corinthians 5:1-11 3. 2nd Corinthians 2:4-11 4. 2nd Corinthians 7:8-12 B. Forgiveness Is A Command, But Doesn't Always Include Reconciliation: 1. Matthew 6:12 2. 1st John 2:2 3. John 3:36 II. Do Christians Have The Right To Judge Each Other? A. 1st Corinthians 2:15 B. 1st Corinthians 15:33 C. 1st John 1:6-7 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

Jesus overheard an embarrassing debate between his disciples about who among them would be greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus sat a little child next to him for visual aid representing the child of God and explained how to be great in the Kingdom. SESSION NOTES I. Jesus Speaks Again Of His Upcoming Death & Resurrection. A. Matthew 17:22-23 B. Mark 9:30-32 C. Luke 9:43-45 II. The Quandary Of Jesus & The Temple Tax. A. Matthew 17:24-27 III. Who Is Greatest In The Kingdom Of Heaven? A. The Question: 1. Matthew 18:1 2. Mark 9:33-34 3. Luke 9:46 B. The Answer: 1. Matthew 18:2-5 2. Mark 9:35-37 3. Luke 9:47-48 IV. Those Of Cliques & Party Spirits VS Those In Jesus' Name. A. Mark 9:38-41 B. Luke 9:49-50 V. A Glimpse Into Hell & The Woes Awaiting Those Who Cause God's Children To Stumble. A. Matthew 18:6-9 B. Mark 9:42-50 VI. Guardian Angels & The Parable Of The Lost Sheep. A. Matthew 18:10-14 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.