B. In Abundance β enough with left-overs β 1 Thess. 3:12-13 C. In Knowledge
1. Derived from the Word of God β Psa. 119:125; Col. 1:9-10; 1 Tim. 3:15 2. The ability to recognize, to know β Prov. 2:6; 14:7
D. In Discernment
1. Insight given by the Holy Spirit β Rom. 1:28-32; 1 Cor. 2:14; Heb. 4:12 2. Experience β learning β Heb. 5:14; Isa. 1:17; Titus 3:14
a. Commandments β Psa. 119:73 b. Counsel β Prov. 1:5
II. Abandoned Hypocrisy β vs. 10
A. Approve β test in order to authenticate β Rom. 12:2 B. Excellent β βto differβ, to differentiate in order to know the βthings that really matterβ C. Sincere β pure, genuine β sine cera: without wax
1. Hypocrisy is wearing a mask β Matt. 23:28; Rom. 12:9; 1 Peter 2:1-3 2. Open, not Covered or Hidden β 2 Cor. 4:7
D. Without Offense β blameless, not causing others to stumble β Psa. 119:165
III. Abundant Fruit β vs. 11
A. Being Filled B. The Fruits Righteousness Produces
1. Not internal (fruit of the Spirit), but external (good works) β Eph. 2:10 2. To do what is right β James 3:17-18 3. By Jesus
a. Dependence β John 15:1-5 b. Discipline β Heb. 12:11; John 15:2; 2 Tim. 3:16-17 (instruction, refinement) c. Determining what is acceptable to God β Eph. 5:8-10; Psa. 19:14; Prov. 21:3
4. To the glory and praise of God β John 15:8; 2 Cor. 9:10-11; Eph. 1:12-14; 3:20-21
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Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He...
