Bethamay Baptist Church: August 2011

Friday, August 26, 2011

Hope in Hopeless World, by Dr. Jay Quine

Romans 5:5 and the Meaning of "Hope"
We may hope to win the lottery, but we buy a ticket knowing the odds are millions to one. We hope to win, but have little expectation. But what if Jesus, who knows everything including the future lottery numbers stood by your bed tonight and told you the winning combination? You would write them down, wake up the next morning, and go buy your lottery ticket certain of winning. That’s how the Bible uses the word “hope.” Hope means you can look to the future with confident expectation. Jesus told us he is coming back to restore all things – his return and our resurrection is the Christian’s confident hope. Let me, Dr. Jay Quine encourage you to remember the word hope to trust in what Jesus promised.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Quine on the Desire to Help

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The Holy Spirit; Vienna Fresco: QuineRomans 16 -- the Gifted with Help

Who comes to the aid of the guilty? Who helps the condemned? Only in Christ may a judicial advocate defend the guilty, like a woman caught in prostitution. While there is a place for the prodigal son, there is nowhere for the prodigal woman to return. Those not her gender are the authors of her ruin. Would she freely embrace such a lifestyle? No. You see, to defend the helpless destined for guilty verdicts requires a fresh evaluation we would rather not face. It is easier to pronounce guilt. The Biblical word for “help” means in part to come to the aid of the guilty. To speak when they have no voice. This is Dr. Jay Quine. The Holy Spirit of God has come to speak for you. Turn to him as your helper in times of need.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

The Biblical Meaning of "Death" by Dr. Jay Quine

Romans 1:32 "Death"
One day my computer died. Its usefulness came to an end. Fortunately I had backed up my files, or I might have died! The Bible uses the word Death as not the end, but for the concept of separation. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God they became spiritually separated from God. Physical death is separation from this body, but not the end. Spiritual Death is separation from God, but not the end. And eternal death is separation from God forever, but is not the end. This is Dr. Jay Quine. Rather than be separated when you die, be connected to God forever through Jesus Christ.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Quine Speaks on "Confirmity"

"Conform" -- Romans 12:1-2
None of us like to be considered conformists. We all want to be thought of as independent thinkers and unique. We want to stand out in the crowd, and be thought of as different. But the truth is, we all conform. A woman’s worst fear is to arrive at an event inappropriately dressed. So as not be thought of as weird, we conform to standards of style, politically correct speech, and acceptable norms and customs. But the bible tells us not to be molded by the standards of the world, but be transformed by a renewed mind. This is Dr. Jay Quine. Remember this word of challenge, and break the mold. Not to be thought of as weird, but to get your norms and standards of dress, speech, thinking, and living from the Word.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Jay A. Quine: Meditate on the Word for blessing

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Psalm 1; Proverbs 16:20
The daily news rushes at us at a speed never before imagined. Tsunami in Japan; fighting in north Africa; disruptions in Burma. We hear about world events almost before they happen. If we let ourselves, we would stay fixed on monitors streaming the news. But the Bible tells us to stay focused on the Lord. If we do, we remain calm, controlled, and content. We are to be blessed. Proverbs 16 says, “He who gives attention to the word shall find good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.” This is Dr. Jay Quine. Remember this word, “blessed,” and be content amidst the chaos of the modern world, like a tree planted by streams of water. Meditating on the word, and not the news, day and night.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Jay Quine Remembers the Word "Apostle"

Romans 1:1, 5
The word “apostle” means “to be sent as an ambassador for another.” I remembered the word the other day driving home when I was sent on an errand by my wife. I was carrying out the mission of another. The Bible uses the word “apostle” to describe God sending his people on a mission to share the message to repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is coming. Where is God sending you? Over the fence next door? Overseas? This is Dr. Jay Quine, challenging you to remember the word “apostle” and consider yourself sent by God with his message of the coming King.

Dr. Jay A. Quine on John's Gospel - Quick Overview

Written by John in Ephesus (?), c. AD 90

John explicitly states that he wrote so that the reader will have a basis to believe that Jesus is the Christ, in order to have “life” (20:31): both eternal life and a unique quality of life today. John’s gospel is also an apologetic against Judaism and incipient gnosticism, and supplies information not found in the other gospels.

Chapters 1:1-18 Prologue

John identifies Jesus as the “word” who is God, who is the creator, and who reveals God to all. While others brought revelation, only through the incarnation of the “word” came “grace and truth.”

Chapters 1:19—12:50 Public Ministry

Seven miraculous signs punctuate Christ’s public ministry, verifying the truthfulness of His message. These signs unequivocally prove that Jesus is the Christ, and through Him comes life (the seventh being the raising of Lazarus from the dead, 11:1-45). John’s invitation, “whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life,” can certainly be trusted.

Chapters 13:1—17:26 Private Ministry (Upper Room Discourse)

The “life” Jesus offers not only includes eternal life, but also a unique quality of life through the blessing of being united to God. Further, He will send the Holy Spirit to empower His disciples to live this life (14:15-26) and enjoy victory in the world because of His victorious overcoming of the world (16:28-33). The section ends with Jesus praying for the continued growth of his disciples (17:1-26).

Chapters 18:1—2-:31 Passion and Resurrection

Only by His conciliation are the Roman soldiers able to arrest and take Jesus into custody (18:1-11). Through the trials and crucifixion this record shows that, although brutal, it is Jesus who is in control. Even Pilate is used by God to affirm that Jesus “is the King of the Jews” (19:19). Jesus, now resurrected, reminds the hiding disciples that they will not be sent into the world alone, but with the Holy Spirit.

Chapters 21:1-25 Epilogue

Even after death Jesus is the same person, with power (20:1-14), and compassion (20:15-20). He instructs Peter to carry out His commission, and “follow me.” This gospel ends with an affirmation of its truthfulness.

Quine's View of the Key Verse: John 20:30-31

“Many other signs Jesus therefore also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book, but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name.”

An Analysis of First Timothy, by Dr. Jay Quine

The First Epistle of Paul to Timothy

Written by Paul from Macedonia, c. AD 62-63

Informing Timothy of his delay in Macedonia, Paul wrote this letter encouraging him to take care of various administrative matters and the problems resulting from the rise of false doctrine and a leadership vacuum of the church in Ephesus.

Chapter 1:1-20 The Problem of False Doctrine

After a brief greeting, Paul addresses the false (Jewish?) doctrine of “myths and genealogies” infiltrating the church. He addresses the problem by explaining that the goal of instruction is “love” (1:5), achieved by a teacher with a “pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith”. This abuse of the law gives rise only to argument and judgment rather than love. The contrast is clearly seen when compared to the message of God’s grace, to which Paul and Timothy have been appointed (1:16-20). Paul encourages Timothy to keep the faith and maintain a good conscience as he ministers the message of God’s grace and mercy to sinners.

Chapter 2:1—3:16 Policies to be Practiced in the Church

Paul addresses various issues facing the church. The matter of first importance is public prayer (2:1-7). The focus of this prayer is tranquility, both for civil authorities and within the church, for the furtherance of the gospel and of God’s desire “wishing all men to be saved” (2:4). In this local church context, Paul addresses the responsibilities of men, who are to pray, and of woman, who are to adorn themselves with good works. Furthermore, Elders are to meet certain requirements demonstrating maturity and carry out spiritual oversight, whereas deacons\deaconesses (?), after also meeting certain requirements, are to serve the church. Paul explains why he writes of these important matters: the local church is the “pillar and support of the truth” (3:15)

Chapter 4:1—6:21 Personal Advice to Leadership

Paul warns Timothy that some will fall away from the faith in these last days. Yet he is to treat all fairly, whether elders (5:1-2), widows who need support (5:3-8), who can work (5:9-10), or who are young (5:11-16). He addresses the treatment of elders, including financial remuneration (!) and discipline by the church if necessary, and the treatment of slaves (6:1-2). Paul ends by encouraging Timothy to flee from the attitude of serving for financial gain, but serve in godliness, faith, love and gentleness 6:11-21).

Quine's view of the Key Verse: 1 Timothy 6:20

“O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding worldly and empty chatter and the opposing arguments of what is falsely called knowledge, which some have professes and thus gone astray from the faith.”

Overview of the Written Road to Rome, by Jay Quine

Summary of Paul's Epistle to the Romans

Written from Corinth A.D. 56-57 (Acts 20:2-3)

Filled with the desire to minister to the believers in Rome (1:11; 15:15,16) and for them to serve as a base of operations for further missionary activity (15:24), Paul writes this letter to impart the foundations of Christianity (justification, 1:5; sanctification, 6:1--8:17; glorification, 8:18-39; the continued faithfulness of God to Israel, 9:1--11:36), so that they might live by the obedience which stems from faith (12:1--16:27; 1:5; 16:26).

Chapters 1--5 God Righteously Condemns yet Saves Sinners

After expressing his desire to visit Rome, Paul asserts that God is righteousness in everything. God is right in condemning sinners, whether Gentile or Jew, blatant rebels or moral do-gooders, because all sin and cannot meet His perfect righteousness (1:18-3:20). Yet as a free gift any sinner is declared righteous (justified) by faith in Jesus Christ (3:21-31). Just as Abraham was declared righteous by faith (4) so now anyone may be reconciled to God through the obedience of Christ (5).

Chapters 6--8:17 God Righteously Sanctifies Believers

As in salvation, the process of sanctification is one of realizing the new position in Christ. Just because God's grace abounded over the results of sin does not mean that more grace is attained by more sin, for just as Christ died to sin and the Old Testament law, so too the believer is to consider himself dead to sin and law (6:1-14).

Chapter 8:18-39 God Righteously Glorifies Believers

As in salvation and sanctification, the means of glorification is through God’s work of grace. Because God does the work, nothing can separate us from His love and from our eternal relationship with Him.

Chapters 9--11 God Righteously Deals with Israel

The promise of our justification, sanctification, and glorification is not rendered insecure from the example of God’s dealings with Israel, for even though Gentiles have been grafted into his plan, God still preserves a remnant and promises a future restoration of Israel in accordance with His promises to them.

Chapters 12--16 God Righteously Directs our Lives

Our relations with God secure, God is righteous to direct our lives. Challenged to constantly renew our minds by the word (12:1-2), Paul appeals to show this renewal in service to others (12:3-8), love (12:9-21), civil obedience (13:1-7), general behavior (13:8-14), consideration of others (14:1-23), and by agreement with Christ (15:1-13). Paul ends with his travel plans, greetings, and a call to all to live by the obedience brought by faith.

Key Verse: Romans 1:5 (See also 16:25-26)

“Through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles, for His name’s sake.”

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Minister Jay. A. Quine on Manifestation of the Spirit

Notice again the phenomenon (which is another way to translate the Greek word for “manifestation”[1]) of the Spirit is given to each one—every individual is given some manifestation of the Spirit.

Now note carefully, the use of spiritual gifts is not primarily for the good of the one who possesses the gift, but for the common good. It isn’t for you to take and hide in your closet, or use while alone in your bedroom, but to be used out here—in the open; with others. The spiritual gifts are given to everyone individually, but for the good of everyone corporately. Inherent in the gifts is a transition from a ME orientation to an US and even YOU mindset.

Wouldn’t the following conversation be strange?

Primitive Believer: “The Lord has made it clear to me that I have the gift of teaching.”

Christian Ed Director: “Oh, that’s great. We could really use some help in our Sunday school classes. Would you consider going through our training program so you can teach in a Sunday school next quarter?”

Primitive: “No, not interested. You see, the Lord gave my gift so I can teach myself.”

If you think you have the gift of prayer, it is not so that you only pray for yourself, but for others. All spiritual gifts are given for the good of the body. They are not for ME, but for US and YOU.

By the time I had met Walt he had been retired for years. He had served the church well as a deacon fixing about every part of the church as they broke over the years. But now he frequently felt the aches and pains from years of labor. He continued to serve on the Missions Committee, but felt like his role making repairs would be best done by younger men. He only wondered briefly what the Lord would have him do, for he had always been burdened to pray more.

[1]The word “manifestation” is the Greek word didotai. Gordon Fee explains that this is a disclosure, not so much of the gifts themselves, but of God to the church community by the distribution of the gifts directed by the Holy Spirit. See New International Commentary of the New Testament, The First Epistle to the Corinthians, Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1987, p. 589, and footnote 30.

Jay Quine's legal experience includes working as deputy prosecuting attorney and municipal court judge in Washington State. Dr. Jay A. Quine has also been in private legal practice focusing on business and corporate law and continues to provide consulting for religious and non-profit organizations concerning legal issues.

Dr. Jay A. Quine received his Masters in 1990 and Ph.D. in 1997 from the Dallas Theological Seminary; J. D. from the University of Idaho College of law in 1983 and his B. S. from Washington State University in 1980.

Dr. Jay A. Quine on 1st Corinthians 12:7

Marylyn worked as an assistant manager in an insurance office. She worked hard, both in business and at home. When she was first divorced, she was overwhelmed by the double duty as a single parent to raise her daughter alone. SURVIVAL was all she could think about. Every day was a struggle. But when she started going to the church’s singles ministry she felt welcomed and supported as new friends reached out to help her.

As she realized she wasn’t alone, her SURVIVAL mentality lessened. She journeyed from a ME oriented person to feel like she belonged to a group. As one of US, she soon volunteered in the church’s outreach events. It wasn’t about mere survival anymore. It was working with others to make a CONTRIBUTION.

It didn’t take long for her to kindly suggest some improvements in the organization of the ministry. Within a year she was the ministry’s lay director. Under Marylyn’s leadership she and the other leaders began teaching seminars at church conferences on successful singles’ ministry platforms. Her team volunteered their giftedness, experience and expertise even when it didn’t benefit them or their own local church ministry. She found herself speaking to larger and larger groups about the ministry, and entertained going into full time ministry herself for the sake of training others. She journeyed from ME to US to YOU. She was a leading INFLUENCE in shaping the world. By getting involved, she used her spiritual gifts, contributed to the needs of the body to equip those like her to change the world. She matured in a way that could be seen and measured.

Not surprising then that the third purpose of spiritual gifts is SERVICE. It is an aspect of maturity. Service to others is clearly stated as an overall purpose in 1 Corinthians 12.

The Corinthian church was a troubled church—they did everything wrong. They were full of zeal, but way off base. They were allowing gross and public sin to continue unchecked; their leadership was divided; there were apparently two men who were once in a Christian business together, now suing each other; their worship service was chaotic, full of confusion, not reflecting the Character of God, and therefore not honoring to God. It was a church speeding straight for a brick wall. Before they splattered their spiritual life all over the road, Paul wrote to arrest them.

Regarding the use of their spiritual gifts, he first confirms that they have received spiritual gifts, as have all Christians. But then Paul gives an overall governing principle for the use of these gifts. Two passages convey this same principle.

1 Corinthians 12:7

“Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.”

1 Corinthians 14:12

“Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the body.”

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