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Scope Pt 1 by PM

We are going to be studying two Greek words in this lecture."Scopeo"(skop-eh' o) and "skopos"(skop-os') both have meaning :to consider", " tp take heed", or "to Mark". The etymology of the words have somewhat of a deeper meaning.The words can mean to look something over with a very critical eye as a judge might do.Although we are not to judge others,we should be aware of the intent of others.Especially,if that person is trying to deceive us. "Skopos" can even mean "to spy out", or "to scout from a concealed position" in covert activity.Don't ever place yourself under another man. Man isn't perfect.Man will let you down.God is perfect,and He won't ever let you down.I want you to learn to place the doctrines proposed to you by men under the microscope.If what a man states is contrary to God's Word,it is false doctrine.Learn to recognize false doctrine.Your very soul could depend on this capability.Let's begin our study in the great Book of Philippians. Philippians 3:1 Finally,my brethren,rejoice in the Lord.To write the same things to you,to me indeed is not greivous,but for you it is safe. Paul is saying,"Im going to remind you of some things,and it is good for you to be reminded." Philippians 3:2 Beware of dogs,beware of evil workers,beware of the concision.(3) For we are the circumcision,which worship God in the spirit,and rejoice in Christ Jesus,and have no confidence in the flesh. Those who are circumcised in heart to Jesus Christ,both male and female,should beware of those who are void of spiritual morals.Place your confidence in God and Jesus Christ.Confidence in flesh will lead you astray. Phiippians 3:4 Though I might also have confidence in the flesh.If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh,I more:(5) Circumcised the eight day,of the stock of Isreal,of the tribe of Benjamine,an Hebrew of the Hebrews;as touching the law,a Pharisee; Paul had fantastic credentials.He had studied under Gamaliel a recognized and respected scholar. Philippians 3:6 Concerning zeal,persecuting the church;touching the righteousness which is in the law,blameless.(7) But what things were gain to me,those I counted loss for Christ. Before he was struck down on the road to Damascus,Paul zealously persecuted Christians.And according to the doctrines of man,he was completely in the right.Do you see what the doctrines of man will do for you?Paul was completely in the wrong according to the doctrin of Jesus Christ not man. Philippians 3:8 Yea doubtless,and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord:for Whom I have suffered the loss of all things,and do count them but dung,that I may win Christ, Place what men say under a microscope.There is only One Gate,and that Gate is the Son of God Jesus Christ.Any other doctrine should be thrown into the street as dung. Any other doctrine will lead you to hell. Philippians 3:9 And be found in Him,not having mine own righteousness,which is of the law,but that which is through the faith of Christ,the righteousness which is of God by faith:(10) That I may know Him,and the power of His resurrection,and the fellowship of His sufferings,being made conformable unto His death; The rightoeusness of flesh is nothing.The only things we do right are when we obey and follow the Word. Philippians 3:11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.(12) Not as though I had already attained,either were already perfect:but I follow after,if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Paul realized the only way to overcome death was through Jesus Christ.Paul was captured by Christ.Are you?Friends,that is where all blessings originate. Philippians 3:13 Brethren,I count not myself to have apprehended:but this one thing I do,forgetting those things which are behind,and reaching forth unto those things which are before. Don't overlook this important lesson.It does no good to look back.Once we have repented,God does not want to hear about your past mistakes.That is not to say we shouldn't learn from past mistakes and utilize what we have learned to focus on what we are going to do in the future.

Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. The word "mark" in this verse is our Greek word "skopos".Put things under the microscope to see if they align with God's Word.This ability lies at the very core of spiritual discernment.By their fruit you shall know them. Philippians 3:15 Let us therefore,as many as be perfect,be thus minded:and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded,God shall reveal even this unto you. The word "perfect" in this verse means mature.Mature Christians can have differences of opinion.If we will put the microscope to the matter,God will give us the discernment to come to the correct conclusion. Philippians 3:16 Nevertheless,whereto we have already attained,let us walk by the same rule,let us mind the same thing. What rule and what thing?The Word of God! Philippians 3:17 Brethren,be followers together of me,and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.(18) (For many walk,of whom I have told you often,and now tell you even weeping,that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Follow Paul and others who stick to the doctrine of Christ Jesus.Don't forget to put what they say under the microscope.Those who like to put on circus sideshows in the name of Christianity are enemies of the cross. Philippians 3:19 Whose end is destruction,whose god is their belly,and whose glory is in their shame,who mind earthly things.)(20) For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour,the Lord Jesus Christ: Mature Christians are not concerned with earthly things. Philippians 3:21 Who shall change our vile body,that it may be fashioned like unto His glory,according to the working whereby He is able even to subdue all things unto himself. Anytime you get to feeling proud of yourself remember this verse.Mature in God's Word,and God will bless you.Your spiritual discernment will become ever keener,and there is no way you will be deceived by men.Let's turn to the teachings of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. Luke 11:29 And when the people were gathered thick together,He began to say,"This is an evil generation:they seek a sign;and there shall no sign be given it,but the sign of Jonas the prophet. "Jonas" of course is the Greek name for Jonah of the Old Testament. Luke 11:30 For as Jonas was a sign for the Ninevites,so shall also the Son of man be to this generation. The Ninevites worshipped a fish god.After three days in the belly of a fish,Jonah came forth from the belly of the fish in the sight of the Ninevites.He was able to convetrt many because they worshipped Jonah.Christ would be in the belly of the earth for three days,and He would come forth.That is the only sign. Luke 11:31 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgement with the men of this generation,and condemn them:for she came from the utmost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Soloman;and,behold,a greater than Soloman is here. The queen of the south is the queen of Sheba(I Kings 10:1-13).She listened to Soloman,but the men of that generation wouldn't listen to One greater than Soloman. Luke 11:32 The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgement with this generation,and shall condemn it:for they repented at the preaching of Jonas;and,behold,a greater than Jonas is here. The men of Nineve listened to Jonah,but the men of that generation wouldn't listen to One greater than Jonah.Unfortunately,many of this generation won't either. Luke 11:33 No man,when he hath lighted a candle,putteth it in a secret place,neither under a bushel,but on a candlestick,that they which come in may see the light. Beloved,this is why you want to put doctrine under the mmicroscope.Do you think God wants you to reflect the light of what some man said,or the light of what God has to say.Which do you think He will bless?Be careful what kind of light your candle is putting forth.Look at your light with a critical eye.Put it under the scope. Luke 11:34 The light of the body is the eye:therefore when thine eye is single,thy whole body also is full of light;but when thine eye is evil,thy body is also full of darkness. (35) Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. The eye is the mirror of the soul.The words"Take heed" in verse 35 are from the Greek word"scopeo".Put the light you are shining forth under the microscope.Make sure the doctrine you profess is of God not man.When you aren't sure of something,ask God for understanding.Either through His Word or the touch of the Holy Spirit,He will help you discern truth.He won't give you anything false,and you will learn to recognize those who would.Turn with me to the Book of Romans.

Romans 16:17 Now I beseech you,brethren,mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned;and avoid them. Anyone care to take a guess what the Greek word for the English word "mark" in this verse is?It is "scopeo".Put them under the microscope.If their doctrine is contrary to the doctrine of Jesus Christ,avoid them. Romans 16:18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ,but their own belly;and by good words and fair speaches deceive the heatrs of the simple. Some so called preachers think the Word of God is too offensive to hold a congregation.The real problem arises when their own words,which they believe are better than God's,deceive the sheep.They are enemies of the cross.Avoid them. Romans 16:19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men.I am glad therefore on your behalf:but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good,and simple concerning evil. You must be able to discern good from evil.It may sound real sweet,even sugarcoated.But if it doesn't align with God's Word and misleads people,it is evil. Romans 16:20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly.The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you .Amen. Place what men say under the microscope.If it doesn't agree with the Word of God,it is most certainly of Satan.Study Father's Word so that you are able to discern the difference. In His Service, Arnold Murray

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