by avministry | Jan 30, 2023 | Blog
At Victory Baptist Church, the NKJV Bible is used for all of our teachings and services. This version of the Bible is a modern translation that combines accuracy and readability, making it one of the most commonly used translation in churches today.
The NKJV stands for “New King James Version,” and its purpose is to be a word-for-word update of its predecessor, the King James Version (KJV). The KJV was translated from original Greek and Hebrew texts between 1604 and 1611 by 54 scholars appointed by English monarchs. The NKJV was published in 1982 with the goal to make an updated version while still retaining much of the poetic qualities that many Christians hold dear.
One advantage to using the NKJV at Victory Baptist Church is that it incorporates language updates so that it can be easily understood in contemporary society. This helps attendees gain a better understanding of God’s Word without sacrificing any meaning or historical context. In addition, this version uses more formal language than other translations which can provide additional levels of accuracy when understanding Scripture.
Although precision is critical when studying Scripture at Victory Baptist Church, accessibility might be equally important as we share Christ with others outside our walls. That said, early research has found that individuals prefer reading from an easier to follow translation like the NKJV since even small phrases used can create confusion for non-Bible readers or those who are unfamiliar with some theological terminology used within previous versions like KVJ Bible; therefore making it easier for people without biblical expertise to understand spiritual concepts better when conducted through this particular bible version being use inside our church walls during fellowship time undertakings..
Ultimately using an up-to-date version helps attendees study God’s Word accurately as well make it more accessible to nonbelievers who may not understand unfamiliar words or terms found within outdated biblical translations such as KVJ bible.. We believe this makes a huge impact on both existing members visiting our service seeking religious devotion plus friendly strangers alike just looking into greater understanding behind Christianity values along finding out what actually lies beneath theological discussions having around this book centuries after centuries.. Finally Worshiping at Victory Baptist Church provides consistent access to God’s Word through updated translations such as NIV or NLT Bible marked out transparent consistency by trusting on the King James Version over 400 years ago which later gave rise into New King James Version helping us connecting men’s hearts nearly now!!
by avministry | Jan 30, 2023 | Sermons
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Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy
our brother,
Colossians 1:2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Over and over in Colossians Paul speaks of “Living the Christ-Centered Life”
In this letter, Paul writes of “Christ, who is our life,” (3:4) that “your life is hidden
with Christ.”(3:3) and “in Him you have been made complete.”(2:10)
Paul speaks of “the mystery that is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (1:27)
Also that “In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”(2:3)
He proclaims “the stability of your faith in Christ.”(3:5)
So “we are to walk in Him, (2:6) be built up in Him.”(2:7)
You are to “let the peace of Christ, … rule in your hearts” (3:15) and you are to
“Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you” (3:16) because “It is the Lord Christ
whom you serve.”(3:24) so “whatever you do, do heartily, as for the Lord (3:23)
He states that “Christ is all, and in all.” (3:11)
We are “to please Him in all respects,”(1:10) because “He Himself will come
to have first place in everything.”(1:18)
Paul speaks of being “in chains” (4:3), he speaks of “my fellow prisoner”(4:10)
He concludes this letter by saying “Remember my imprisonment” (4:18)
Yet Paul is a prisoner of hope
Paul speaks of “the hope of the gospel” (1:23) and “the hope which is laid up
for you in heaven, (1:5) and again, “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (1:27)
Colossians 4:18 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand.
I. PAUL’S AUTHORSHIP.
Colossians 1:1 Paul, …”
The controversial final Jeopardy clue on November 16, 2022 under the category
“The New Testament was:
“Paul’s letter to them is the New Testament epistle with the most Old Testament
quotations.”
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God …”
II. PAUL’S APOSTLESHIP.
Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God,…
A job is something that you choose a calling is something that God chooses
for you.
John 15:16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you …”
III. PAUL’S ASSOCIATE.
Colossians 1:1 “… and Timothy our brother,”
IV. PAUL’S AUDIENCE.
1) THE SAINTS.
Colossians 1:2 To the saints …”
2) FAITHFUL BRETHREN IN CHRIST.
Colossians 1:2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse:
The Bible speaks of ” faithful in all things ” ” faithful children ” ” faithful brother ”
” faithful unto death ” ” a faithful minister in Christ ” ” faithful brethren in Christ ”
” a faithful and beloved brother ” “the faithful servant ” ” the faithful witness ”
“faithful in that which is least is faithful in much also.”
All of our relationships are based upon our faithfulness.
Colossians 1:2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse:
The house church in Colossae couldn’t have been more than 30 or 40 people.
V. PAUL’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Colossians 1:2 “… Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord
Jesus Christ.”
Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith …
Romans 5:1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 10:15 “… How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of
peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Hell is a place where there will be no grace, there will be no peace and
there will be no hope.
by avministry | Jan 26, 2023 | Sermons
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Luke 9:57 Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said
to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.”
Luke 9:58 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have
nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.”
Luke 9:59 Then He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first
go and bury my father.”
Luke 9:60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and
preach the kingdom of God.”
Luke 9:61 And another also said, “Lord, I will follow You; but let me first go bid
them farewell, who are at my house.”
Luke 9:62 And Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow,
and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”
1 Timothy 2:3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
1 Timothy 2:4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge
of the truth.
Olivia Newton John quote
“They all seem to have the same ending … we go to heaven or we join others
in the spirit world.”
On Jan. 18, Crosby joked on Twitter about a post claiming “people with tattoos will
not go to heaven.” Crosby replied, “I heard the place is overrated … cloudy.”
His former bandmate Stephen Stills said, “His music will live on through us all
even as he now sails to his eternal sunset.”
In 1973 there was a song entitled “Rock n’ Roll Heaven” with this chorus:
If you believe in forever
Then life is just a one-night stand
If there’s a rock n’ roll heaven
Well you know they’ve got a hell of a band
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things
have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
We don’t show our salvation by what we say.
We reveal our salvation by the fruit that we bear.
We are not saved by making a decision for Jesus.
We are saved by surrendering our life to Jesus.
John 6:60 Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this, said,
“This is a hard saying; who can understand it?”
John 6:66 From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him
no more.
I. JESUS SAID FOLLOW ME ABOVE PERSONAL COMFORT.
Luke 9:57 Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said
to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.”
John 2:24 But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men,
John 2:25 and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew
what was in man.
Luke 9:58 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests,
but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.”
It’s not just about what I get when I get Jesus; it’s about what am I willing to give up.
II. JESUS SAID FOLLOW ME WITH NO DELAYS.
Luke 9:59 Then He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he said, “Lord, let me first go
and bury my father.”
Luke 9:60 Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and
preach the kingdom of God.”
III. JESUS SAID FOLLOW ME AND DON’T LOOK BACK.
Luke 9:61 And another also said, “Lord, I will follow You; but let me first go bid
them farewell, who are at my house.”
Matthew 10:37 He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me.
And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.
Luke 9:62 And Jesus said to him, No one, having put his hand to the plow,
and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Now, as part of that campaign, Equinox didn’t let new members join on the 1st of
January.
Losing weight is one of the more popular New Year’s resolutions, but Equinox
gymns doesn’t want your New Year’s Day sign-up.
January is a language we don’t understand.
It wants you to start something when you should be in the middle of it.
It thinks time is on its side.
It needs a new outfit before it can begin.
Stalling, short-cutting, giving up.
We don’t speak January.
You are not a New Year’s resolution. Your life doesn’t start at the beginning
of the year. And that’s not what being part of Equinox is about,
Equinox, it’s not fitness, it’s life
Take your resolutions somewhere else.
We don’t want those who sign up but never show up. That’s not us
IV. JESUS SAID FOLLOW ME BUT COUNT THE COST.
Luke 14:25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them,
Luke 14:26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother,
wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be
My disciple.
Luke 14:27 And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be
My disciple
Luke 14:28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first
and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it
Luke 14:29 Lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who
see it begin to mock him,
Luke 14:30 saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish’?
I have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back, no turning back
Wherever He leads, I’ll go
I’ll follow my Christ who loves me so
Wherever He leads, I’ll go
Follow! follow! I will follow Jesus!
Anywhere, everywhere, I will follow on!
Follow! follow! I will follow Jesus!
Everywhere He leads me I will follow on!
John 10:27 My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.
by avministry | Jan 20, 2023 | Blog, Music
The Most Popular Hymns Of All Time
1. Amazing Grace
2. How Great Thou Art
3. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
4. It Is Well with My Soul
5. Blessed Assurance
6. The Old Rugged Cross
7. What a Friend We Have in Jesus
8. Holy, Holy, Holy
9. Be Thou My Vision
10. Rock of Ages
11. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
12. All Creatures of Our God and King
13. Crown Him with Many Crowns
14. Fairest Lord Jesus
15. O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
16. Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
17. Come, Christians, Join to Sing
18. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
19. Jesus Paid It All
20. O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
21. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
22. All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
23. How Firm a Foundation
24. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
25. Jesus, Lover of My Soul
26. O Worship the King
27. Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
28. Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
29. Be Still, My Soul
30. I Need Thee Every Hour
by avministry | Jan 20, 2023 | Blog
The New Living Translation Bible (NLT) is a comparison translation of the Bible, first published in 1996. For a reader without extensive knowledge of biblical languages, it is often the most commonly used version of the Bible.
The NLT translation was designed for maximum readability and comprehension in the English language. To do this, it uses modern language and terminology more than other versions of the Bible such as the King James Version.
Unfortunately, this approach to translation can lead to some inaccuracy in its wording and interpretation of certain passages due to its iterative approach and lack of use of original language sources. A few examples include changing gender commands from masculine gender ubiquitous to all genders, or some passages that are translated too literally for full context or nuance to be understood properly.
In spite of these issues, however, there is much value in using an NLT bible if used properly. Since its readability makes it accessible to a much wider audience than traditional translations would, it serves as an excellent source for teaching aides such as sermon points or bible studies; using ‘big words’ to communicate God’s message may serve only to confuse those who need simple guidance instead of complex philosophy with which many are unfamiliar. Additionally, it provides readers with an option for quick references when trying to find specific verses or passages that may be harder to understand in other versions due mostly in part to archaic language used throughout them. Suggesting simplistic alternatives through accessibly flexible evangelical constants also allows youth audiences easier entry into understanding or appreciating biblical themes without dismissing scholarship or tradition either; relationships between characters are emphasized along with theological explanation when relevant while ensuring simplification means these key points aren’t lost on readers new and old alike – both can find value where they look hard enough by absorbing some elements while passing on others denoting personal preference over scripture accuracy itself.
When all is said and done: The New Living Translation Bible has quite a few flaws but can still be considered useful when attempting religious literary studies if one knows their sources well enough not ignore potential issues found within them whilst also disregarding entirely what works better for one’s own faith rather than academically approved ones (i.:e.: stressing allegory vs original text). In short: let critical thought enter into any study process before taking things at face-value – then you will receive better results from research endeavors associated with said mediums like NLT bibles worthy enough independent scrutiny & examination rather than just accepting blindly whatever emerges from them unconditionally!
Devotional Qualities
In Psalm 23:4-5 from the NLT we see this poignant emphasis: “Even when I walk through the darkest valley,[a] I will not be afraid; for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me.” By carefully selecting each word for its meaning as opposed to relying solely on literal translations, these verses become incredibly powerful for believers as they seek out God’s protection over their lives. The Bible encourages us to meditate on scripture day and night; these carefully crafted passages make that task much easier – providing an intimate conversation between ourselves and our Creator amidst trying circumstances we may encounter in life.
These stylistic choices aid immeasurably when reading or studying less familiar stories contained within scripture as well. In Luke 10:38-42 we find Jesus visiting with warm hospitality at Martha’s house along with his disciples: “As Jesus and his disciples were on their way…They came at last…telling her sister Mary,” Through careful wording choices such as this one we can sense Jesus’ joy during those moments spent with his beloved friends – encouraging us further along our own spiritual journey set forth by him .
Top 10 Verses From The NLT
1. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.”2. Romans 8:28 “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”3. Ephesians 2:8-9 “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.”
4. 1 John 4:19 “We love each other because he loved us first.”
5 Joshua 1:9 “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.”
6 Psalm 27:14 “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous, and he will strengthen your heart.”
7 Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”
8 Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will hold onto with my righteous right hand.”
9 James 1:2-4 “Dear brothers and sisters when troubles come our way consider it an opportunity for great joy because trials show us how strong our faith is! So let it grow stronger as You learn to endure what happens—for You know that endurance develops strength of character in each one of You!”10 Hebrews 11:1 “Faith shows us what is real even though we cannot see it”
