biblestudy: Matthew (Part 16)
Matthew 18 Attitudes Christ Encouraged To Preserve Unity Among Brethren
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 19-May-82; Tape #BS-MA16
Description: In this sixteenth installment expounding the book of Matthew, John Ritenbaugh explores the attitudes Christ admonished His church to develop in order to remain viable and unified, including having (1) humility (a proper evaluation of ourselves regarding God and other human beings) or a childlike attitude, having dependence and trust in God, (2) duty of example (Christ places a stern responsibility on all to not offend any one by our example), (3) self-denial (We should go to extraordinary lengths to sacrifice to preserve unity--as Paul was willing to forsake something ostensibly lawful (eating meat) if it would preserve unity, (4) individual care (We have a responsibility for dissuading a brother in Christ from going astray), (5) processes (steps) for correcting a person (We need to avoid a root of bitterness in allowing an offense to fester without doing something about it, beginning with a face to face diplomatic encounter with our brother and only as a last resort taking the matter to the ministry) (6) fellowship (We cannot afford to become loners and independents in God’s Church ), and (7) forgiveness (Our attitude should always be willing to leave the door to repentance open to the one who has offended us). Because our transcendent vision or goal should be the Kingdom of God, we should do everything required to make this vision become reality, paying any price, making the right changes. Regarding productive prayer, instead of asking God to deliver us from our problems, we should ask God for victory over our problems. [NB: This series of Bible Studies from 1981-82 is incomplete.] (89 minutes)
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Sermons in the Matthew series:
Matthew (Part 1)
Matthew's Emphasis on Jesus' Kingship and Jewish Roots
Matthew (Part 2)
Matthew 4-5 Beatitudes as a Compendium of Christ's Teaching
Matthew (Part 5)
Matthew 7 Discerning False Teachers and Prophets: Developing a Love for the Truth
Matthew (Part 6)
Matthew 7 (Review) The Consequences of Rejecting God's Word
Matthew (Part 8)
Matthew 9 Matthew's Unique Qualifications as Apostle
Matthew (Part 9)
Matthew 10 Instructions About Enduring Persecutions
Matthew (Part 10)
Matthew 10-11 Adaptibility to the Yoke of Christ
Matthew (Part 11)
Matthew 12 Jesus' Courageous Response to Persecution from the Pharisees
Matthew (Part 12)
Matthew 12-13 Third Resurrection and Parable of the Sower
Matthew (Part 13)
Matthew 13-14 Spiritual Gifts Intended to Edify All
Matthew (Part 15)
Matthew 17-18 Relationships with God and Man
Matthew (Part 16)
Matthew 18 Attitudes Christ Encouraged To Preserve Unity Among Brethren
Matthew (Part 17)
Matthew 19 God’s Ideal in Marriage; Conditions for Divorce / Children and Rich young man
Matthew (Part 18)
Matthew 20-21 Servant Leadership/ Jesus' Bold Entry into Jerusalem
Matthew (Part 14)
Matthew 18 Leavening of the Pharisees and Sadducees
Matthew (Part 19)
Matthew 21 Episode of Money Changers / Lessons from Cursing of fig tree/ Parable of Two Sons
Matthew (Part 20)
Matthew 21 Parable of the wicked vinedressers/ Wedding Feast/ Rendering unto Caesar/ Resurrection
Matthew (Part 21)
Matthew 21 Assorted Questions from Members/ Avoiding Sin does not equate to Doing Good
Matthew (Part 23)
Matthew 26 - End
Matthew (Part 29)
Matthew 23 Assorted Questions from Members/ Avoiding Sin does not equate to Doing Good
Matthew (Part 30)
Matthew 24-25 Terrifying Cosmic Signs and the Day of the Lord
Matthew (Part 31)
Matthew 26-end Jesus Christ's Betrayal and Last Passover as a Man
