Ephesians is noted for two things. It is noted for its particular doctrinal exposition. It is also noted that it is the only Epistle that is also mentioned as church in Revelation. We note that it also contains reference to the Bride of Christ and to Marriage. It talks of behavior of the believer in relationship to the world. Ephesians tells us what we have, what we were, what we become and then what we should do. Dr. Woodruff has also include a body of messages that he used to preach this book to the congregation of Old Fashioned Baptist Church in Vernon, MI. The book is listed as an Opinionary in that it is his opinion about what this all means. It is basically a commentary in this sense. He would like to remind the readers of this that in their study of this book that they should come to their own conclusion of course being guided by the Holy Spirit of truth.
There are many works that portray the life of Jesus Christ. The author of this book joins the ranks. The work talks of the life of Christ from eternity past, His incarnation, His resurrection, His Ascension, His current ministry, and through prophecy to the future. It is mentionable that the incarnation is dealt with as a harmony of the Gospel accounts.
Genesis as it name implies is a book of "Beginnings." It contains the dramatic story of Creation. It shows the creation of the universe and the beginnings of life on this planet. The book offers itself assuming the issue of its own veracity. It is not subject to man's scientific investigation. Man would like to have proof but the Bible although provable is not written so that it might be put into a scientific journal where some man may say that it is right or wrong. God does not look for man's approval. Neither does the Word of God. It is God's communication to the faithful. If you look for Christ in the Bible he is enfolded in the Old Testament and unfolded in the New (author unknown). The Holy Spirit brings the sublime truth of it to light in the heart of the believer.
The Pastorals are what I call letters written to Pastors. Pastor of course is a term for the office of Pastor. This office is turn readily recognizable by term of shepherd in the Old Testament. The letters are of course advice on what to do in the church. It is more. What should the church expect of the Pastor? How do they measure his qualification or his performance? What is in store for the church? The Pastorals give these answers. The Pastorals includes Philemon along with I Timothy and II Timothy. Philemon is considered a Pastor and had a church in his home.
In Galatians we have a unique circumstance. Paul had assisted in the establishment of the churches in the area but they were changing. In Acts 15, there had been a council that reestablished that the Gospel was for the Gentiles also and they were not under the strict dictate of the Old Testament law but were under Grace. They established the Apostleship of Paul and sent messengers to tell this to the churches. The problem was those who were called the Judiazers. They decided that they were God's chosen and if the church was to be spiritual that they would have to be like them but they could never be them. Paul addresses this gospel as another gospel and that it is specifically not of God nor does it
This book is written to give the reader a look a missions. It is not an exhaustive work nor does it cover all areas. It does give the reader a glimpse into history and the history of missions. This of course is done in a back drop of the Seven Churches of Revelation. The reader will get a basic understanding of missions and our responsibility to missions as revealed in the "Great Commission." We understand the relationship of the Church and missions today in that wherever the believer is; is the mission field. This is not something that simply can be covered by an offering. This is a way of life and a way of thinking for the believer. The reader will see some of what are considered the great missionaries in our history. They can like Paul say that they are families who have hazarded their lives for the cause of Christ. Acts 15:26 Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Matthew is the first Gospel record we come to in the New Testament. It is one of four Gospels. Matthew covers Christ as a King. Mark covers Christ as a servant and Luke covers Christ as a servant. John of course is the Gospel that covers Christ as God. This gives us an accurate picture of the time of Christ. It is important that we understand that Christ was the Immanuel or God with us. This is His story and Matthew conveys it in the light of His kingship. From the genealogy of Christ to His name of Jesus we see the king presented. We see it in Herod who attempts to kill Him and even the Chief Priests and Scribes who identify Him for Herod. We also see Pilate's declaration of His kingship. His message was to repent for the Kingdom of Heaven was at hand. He was. This is written in the style the author calls and opinionary.
John is a book that presents the divinity of Christ. The book starts with a declaration of the "Logos." Christ is God and through His works proves it. John 1:34 And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. John 1:49 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. The statement of Nicodemus is a recognition of this. John 3:2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. It is clear through out the work that Christ was recognized as God. This was not the position of the leadership. For those who believed it was as we note. John 4:29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? John 11:27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.
Jeremiah and Lamentation are at once a prophecy of the desolation of Judah but a history of it. Jeremiah is called the weeping prophet. He cries for a nation that rejected God to the point that they could not turn back to God. The nation believed false prophets even when they were shown to be false. This is the cause for his weeping and we see his frustration which is a picture of the frustration that God had for Israel. We can also note that many of Christ's illustrations were taken from Jeremiah. The reader is encouraged to make that comparison and put them in the notes pages that are provided. I would also note a comparison with today. It is a study that in we can see even in our society.
We note that in the Gospels that Matthew portrays Christ as King. Mark portrays Christ as a servant and John of course portrays Christ as divine. Luke on the other hand was written by a Gentile author and his portrayal is that Christ is a man. I note this as a style and not a dogmatic statement. Christ was more than a man He was that theoantropic person we call the God man. Each of the authors does portray a facet of Christ. This book does not exclude the deity of Christ as it is included and we shall note these things. It does emphasize His humanity and thus our title as it is.
This book is a commentary on the benefits of Salvation. The author wants the reader to understand that in a study of Salvation that these benefits are vital to our life. This knowledge will bring comfort and strength to their life. We realize the exalted position of the believer and things that are available to us as we face the challenges of this world in our sojourn in it. Salvation does not exempt us from our reasonable service. This also is a cause to help us to thank God for all that is accomplished in our life as part of our salvation experience.
In February of 2009, Dr. Woodruff and a group of families started a Church. They started in a home and they moved to an ambulance base. They then found a place to rent and it was in downtown Vernon, Michigan. They took on the name of Old Fashioned Baptist Church. The Church found a piece of property and was able to get it by the provision and providence of God. God has blessed this work and His People. Dr. Woodruff is offering these outlines as part of the fruits of this ministry. They are skeletons that the Pastor, Teacher, or student of the Word of God can add the meat, guided by the Holy Spirit. It is in this light that these outlines are offered for you. This is the second year of messages which occurred in 2011.
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