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The following was adapted from F.E. Marsh’s 1000 Bible Study Outlines¹

In his letter to Timothy (1 Timothy 6:4-21), Paul gave three “F’s” to Timothy when he would set him on his guard. Look at them:

1. “Flee these things” (1Ti 6:4-11).
   1. Swelling of pride (R. Y.). “Puffed up.”
   2. Folly of ignorance.
   3. Dotage of questionings (margin, “sick”).
   4. “Strifes of words” (R.Y., “disputes”).
   5. Envy of jealousy.
   6. Strife of temper.
   7. Railings of incrimination.
   8. Surmisings of evil.
   9. Love of money.
2. “Follow after” (1Ti 6:6, 11).
   1. “Righteousness” of life.
   2. “Godliness” of character.
   3. “Faith” of devotion.
   4. “Love” of faithfulness.
   5. “Patience” of endurance.
   6. “Meekness” of manner.
   7. “Contentment” of thankfulness.
3. “Fight the good fight of faith” (R.V., “The faith”).
   1. By “a good profession” (1Ti 6:12).
   2. By keeping “this commandment” (1Ti 6:14).
   3. By charging the rich not to be “high-minded” (1Ti 6:17).
   4. By being “rich in good works” (1Ti 6:18).
   5. By laying “hold of eternal life” (1Ti 6:19).
   6. By keeping “the faith” of the Gospel (1Ti 6:20-21).
   7. By being “ready to sympathise” (margin, R.V., 1Ti 6:18).

1. 1000 Bible Study Outlines, Marsh, F.E., outline 349.

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The following reading, Cleaving to Christ is adapted from F.E. Marsh’s, 500 Bible Readings.¹

Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord.—Acts 11:23

The following seven ways will indicate how we can cleave to Christ:

1. By prayerful dependence upon Him (Phil 4:6).
2. By being taught by Him (Matt 11:29).
3. By ready response to His word (John 14:21).
4. By whole-hearted surrender to Him (Rom 12:1).
5. By separation from the ungodly (2 Cor 6:17).
6. By living a life of faith upon Him (Gal 2:20).
7. By waiting for Him (1 Thess 1:10).

1. 500 Bible Readings, Marsh, F.E., (London: Marshall Brothers, 1897). Reading number 51.

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The following reading, Christ, Our Life,
is from F.E. Marsh’s 500 Bible Readings¹.

There are many words and phrases that are peculiar to John; for
instance, the double “verily,” “excepts,” and “true” things. John’s
Gospel is peculiar in itself. Matthew shows us Christ as “King,”
Mark as the “Servant,” Luke as the “Man,” and John as the
“Life.” This may be traced right through John.

1. 500 Bible Readings, Marsh, F.E., (London: Marshall Brothers, 1897). Reading number 72.

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The following reading, Christ’s Passion,
is from F.E. Marsh’s 1000 Bible Study Outlines¹.

The passion of His atoning death is ever the secret and soul of
the Gospel. It speaks of:

1. Sin’s hindrance removed—Heb. 9:26.
2. Sin’s guilt answered for—Heb. 2:17.
3. Sin’s author overthrown—Heb. 2:14.
4. Sin’s gulf spanned—Heb. 10:19-20.
5. Sin’s pollution removed—Heb. 10:10.
6. Sin’s power broken—Heb. 10:16-18.
7. Sin’s victory destroyed—1 John 3:8.

1. 1000 Bible Study Outlines, Marsh, F.E., Reading number 175.

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The following reading, Christ’s Message on Being Saved,
is from F.E. Marsh’s 1000 Bible Study Outlines¹.

The pages of the New Testament ring with the word “saved. ”

1. Christ’s message was, “That ye might be saved“
   (John 5:34).
2. He said those who entered into the shepherd fold of His
   grace should “be saved” (John 10:9).
3. His commission to His disciples was that those who
   believed should “be saved” (Mark 16:16).
4. He assured a woman who came in penitence to Him,
   “Thy faith hath saved thee” (Luke 7:50).
5. He declared that Satan’s machinations were to keep men
   from receiving His Word, lest they should “believe and be
   saved” (Luke 8:12).
6. He revealed that God sent Him into the world that it
   might “be saved” (John 3:17).

1. 1000 Bible Study Outlines, Marsh, F.E. Reading number 171.

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Here is an outline comprised of Christ’s I “Have’s” in John 17, from F.E. Marsh’s 1000 Bible Study Outlines¹.

1. “I have glorified Thee” (John 17:4).
2. “I have finished the work” (John 17:4).
3. “I have manifested Thy Name” (John 17:6).
4. “I have kept” (John 17:12).
5. “I have given them Thy Word” and “Words” (John 17:8, 14).
6. “I have declared Thy Name” (John 17:26).
7. “I have known Thee” (John 17:25).
8. “I have sent” (John 17:18).
9. “I have given them Thy glory” (John 17:22).

1. 1000 Bible Study Outlines, Marsh, F.E. Reading number 160.

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Here are some “Cannots” adapted from F.E. Marsh’s 1000 Bible Study Outlines¹. They are from readings numbered 84-86.

THINGS the sinner cannot do.

1. Cannot reverse what God does. “I cannot go beyond the Word of the Lord” (Numbers 22:18).
2. Cannot find God by Himself. “I cannot perceive Him” (Job 23:8-9).
3. Cannot supply what is lacking. “What is crooked cannot be made straight” (Ecclesiastes 1:15).
4. Cannot please God (Romans 8:8).
5. Cannot see or enter the Kingdom of God (John 3:3, 5).
6. Cannot be where Christ is. “Whither I go ye cannot
   come” (John 8:21-22).
7. Cannot pass the gulf which divides the saved from the
   unsaved in the next life (Luke 16:26).

“Cannots” in John’s Gospel.

1. The natural man “cannot see” or “enter the Kingdom of
   God” (John 3:3, 5).
2. The sinner “cannot come” or “go” where Christ is, as
   long as he is unsaved (John 7:34, 36; 8:21-22).
3. The unregenerate “cannot hear” Christ’s Word (John 8:43).
4. The “Scripture cannot be broken” (John 10:35).
5. The world “cannot receive” the Holy Spirit (John 14:17).
6. The believer “cannot bear fruit” of himself (John 15:4).
7. Conditions often limit Christ’s revelation to us, so He has
   said, “Ye cannot bear them now” (John 16:12).

Some Things God Cannot Do.

1. He cannot break His Word. “Scripture cannot be
   broken” (John 10:35).
2. “God cannot lie” (Titus 1:2).
3. “God cannot deny Himself” (2 Timothy 2:13).
4. “God cannot be tempted of evil” (James 1:13).

1. 1000 Bible Study Outlines, Marsh, F.E.

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BODY OF FAITH¹

1. Eyes of faith, to see-Hebrews 11:1.
2. Ears of faith, to listen-John 5:24.
3. Hands of faith, to grip-John 1:12.
4. Feet of faith, to walk-John 10:27.
5. Mind of faith, to think-Philippians 2:5.
6. Heart of faith, to love-Romans 10:9.
7. Taste of faith, to appreciate-1 Peter 2:3.

Reading number 70 from 1000 Bible Study Outlines, Marsh, F.E.

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Ray Ortlund, posted this interesting study about the Book of Philippians. I only reproduce it here so that in case it ever leaves the blogosphere, I can come back and review it and study it further. But all credit is given to Ray Ortlund.

A recent study in Philippians prompted me to wonder, what if this one brief book were our only available Bible? How much would we have to believe and live off of? At least this:

• He who began a good work in us will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ (1:6);
• We are all partakers of grace together (1:7);
• We will be pure and blameless for the day of Christ (1:10);
• Human opposition, far from defeating the gospel, is serving to advance the joyous spread of the gospel (1:12-18);
• Should life be lost, Christ is gained (1:21);
• Temporary survival is gospel opportunity (1:22);
• To depart and be with Christ is far better than this life (1:23);
• The further we go with Christ, the more joy we experience (1:25);
• The gospel of Christ is an uplifting power (1:27);
• Opposition to gospel witness presages the doom of the opponents and the glorious destiny of the faithful (1:28);
• It is a God-given privilege to suffer for the sake of Christ (1:29);
• Union with Christ brings encouragement, comfort from love, participation in the Spirit, affection and sympathy (2:1);
• Christ Jesus himself is living proof that the arrogance of this world is doomed and that gospel humility is the path of great reward (2:6-9);
• Jesus is King, and he will have every rational creature in the universe know it and own it, to the greater glory of God the Father (2:10-11);
• We do not need even an apostle always present to lead us by the hand; God himself is deeply at work in us (2:12-13);
• Knowing Christ Jesus the Lord redefines all trophies of self-exaltation as “rubbish,” for he gives true righteousness and participation in his death and resurrection; he is so superior to all things in this world that, whatever path we may take into the resurrection of the dead, the price to be paid is small (3:7-11);
• In conversion, Christ Jesus takes eternal possession of us (3:12);
• The call of God in Christ Jesus offers a prize far beyond this world, worthy of our all (3:14);
• To whatever extent we struggle to grasp the upward call, God will reveal all that we need revealed (3:15);
• To settle for the rewards of this world is to make oneself an enemy of the cross of Christ and to make a god of one’s earthly appetites, which is the path of destruction and the reversal of a truly human life (3:18-19);
• We who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh also find our citizenship in heaven, from which we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will raise our “vile” (KJV) bodies into his immortal glory by his power over all things (3:3, 20-21);
• Our names are written in the book of life (4:3);
• The Lord is at hand (4:5);
• God receives our prayers and sends his overruling peace to guard our hearts when the circumstances of life would have us frantic (4:6-7);
• As we follow the apostolic example of lovely heavenly-mindedness, we experience the presence of the God of peace (4:8-9);
• Christ strengthens us to accept with contentment whatever life may bring (4:11-13);
• When we support the ministry of the gospel, the fruit increases to our own credit (4:17);
• God receives our gospel partnership as a sacrifice pleasing to himself (4:18);
• God is committed to our own needs with all his riches in glory in Christ Jesus (4:19);
• In it all, God will get glory for himself forever and ever (4:20);
• And in the meantime, the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ will steadfastly be with our spirit (4:23).

Makes me wonder, how much more is there in this Bible which I hardly know?

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1. The Crown Incorruptible—1 Cor 9:24-27
2. The Crown of Rejoicing—1 Thess 2:19
3. The Crown of Glory—1 Pet 5:4
4. The Crown of Life—James 1:12; Rev 2:9-10
5. The Crown of Righteousness—2 Tim 4:6-8
6. The Crown of Gold—Rev 4:4

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