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http://comeandseeministries.org Come And See is a weekly radio Bible study with Dr. Thomas Q Robbins, senior pastor of the churches in the newly created Marlin Cooperative Parish near Waco, Texas. Dr. Robbins served his country for ten years as a lawyer in the U. S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, and was stationed in Germany and then served as a military judge on the front lines of Vietnam for a year. ... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:16:54 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 (c) 2009 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins http://comeandseeministries.org http://comeandseeministries.org/images/stories/podcast/ Come And See is a weekly radio Bible study with Dr. Thomas Q Robbins, senior pastor of the churches in the newly created Marlin Cooperative Parish near Waco, Texas. Dr. Robbins served his country for ten years as a lawyer in the U. S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, and was stationed in Germany and then served as a military judge on the front lines of Vietnam for a year. ... Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins, Come And See, Chrsitian, Wesleyan, Methodist, United Methodist http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=369&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins BIBLE STUDY ~Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins “Don’t Be a Niche. Be Intentional!” Do you have your story down? – your testimony of what God has done for you? Are you ready to share it with someone? God brings opportunities in our normal daily life to tell others about the Good News. It’s up to us whether we’re ready or not to accept those opportunities. For several weeks, Thomas Q. Robbins has been encouraging us to seriously think about our testimony of what Jesus Christ means to us -- and this lesson is no exception, The Holy Spirit places people in our path who are open and willing to hear good news. Some desperately need to know they can be forgiven and start all over with a ‘new life’ – exactly what the Samaritan woman so joyously received. The setting of this Bible study is Samaria as Jesus is moving from Judea to Galilee because of the talk being spread that ‘Jesus is baptizing more than John the Baptist. Of course, Jesus disciples do the baptizing but Jesus did not want any part of this kind of rumor so they left for Galilee. Rather than go around Samaria as other Jews do when they travel Jesus and his disciples travel right through the middle of it. Yes, this Bible study is about the familiar account of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan ‘woman at the well.” While his disciples are getting food in town, Jesus offers this outsider the opportunity for new life. In the discussion that followed the Samaritan woman returning to town, Jesus said three things to teach His disciples regarding the new thing that God was doing in the lives of people. There is urgency because the harvest is NOW -- not four months from now. Look around you – wake up! The harvest is ripe and ready. If you are in a place where you have your Bible turn to John 4:31 and Thomas Q.’s lesson – “Don’t Be a Niche. Be Intentional!” Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 BIBLE STUDY ~Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins “Don’t Be a Niche. Be Intentional!” Do you have your story down? – your testimony of what God has done for you? Are you ready to share it with someone? God brings opportunities in our normal daily life to tell others about the Good News. It’s up to us whether we’re ready or not to accept those opportunities. For several weeks, Thomas Q. Robbins has been encouraging us to seriously think about our testimony of what Jesus Christ means to us -- and this lesson is no exception, The Holy Spirit places people in our path who are open and willing to hear good news. Some desperately need to know they can be forgiven and start all over with a ‘new life’ – exactly what the Samaritan woman so joyously received. The setting of this Bible study is Samaria as Jesus is moving from Judea to Galilee because of the talk being spread that ‘Jesus is baptizing more than John the Baptist. Of course, Jesus disciples do the baptizing but Jesus did not want any part of this kind of rumor so they left for Galilee. Rather than go around Samaria as other Jews do when they travel Jesus and his disciples travel right through the middle of it. Yes, this Bible study is about the familiar account of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan ‘woman at the well.” While his disciples are getting food in town, Jesus offers this outsider the opportunity for new life. In the discussion that followed the Samaritan woman returning to town, Jesus said three things to teach His disciples regarding the new thing that God was doing in the lives of people. There is urgency because the harvest is NOW -- not four months from now. Look around you – wake up! The harvest is ripe and ready. If you are in a place where you have your Bible turn to John 4:31 and Thomas Q.’s lesson – “Don’t Be a Niche. Be Intentional!” http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=368&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins THE GOSPEL IN MINIATURE John 3:1-18 Bible Study with Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins We now live in a culture where everyone in your immediate and extended family will be confronted in someway by people of other religions and philosophies that border on religious belief. When questioned about your faith, using John 3:16 in your answer is the finest and most powerful answer you could respond with. To help us dissect the meaning of this verse, our teacher, Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins, segments this simple but powerful verse into seven sections or aspects to make it easer to understand and apply to our own life before we are equipped to share it with others…. And you will be ready. There are a few verses of scripture that any follower of Jesus Christ holds dear and is ready to recite at a moment’s notice. Of all the scriptures you can know, chances are that John 3:16 is the most familiar to you and the one you can immediately recall. Martin Luther called it “the gospel of Jesus Christ in Miniature. In the lesson today Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins would like us to join him in examining why John 3:16 had been called the gospel in miniature. And the reason for exploring the verse in this was is so that you will be equipped to understand our own faith better and, when the opportunity comes, to be better able to explain the gospel and your faith to someone else. Our lesson, “The Gospel of Jesus Christ In Miniature, is based on John Chapter 3 and verses 1-18. Have a pen or pencil ready to write down the seven aspects of this wonderful verse. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 THE GOSPEL IN MINIATURE John 3:1-18 Bible Study with Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins We now live in a culture where everyone in your immediate and extended family will be confronted in someway by people of other religions and philosophies that border on religious belief. When questioned about your faith, using John 3:16 in your answer is the finest and most powerful answer you could respond with. To help us dissect the meaning of this verse, our teacher, Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins, segments this simple but powerful verse into seven sections or aspects to make it easer to understand and apply to our own life before we are equipped to share it with others…. And you will be ready. There are a few verses of scripture that any follower of Jesus Christ holds dear and is ready to recite at a moment’s notice. Of all the scriptures you can know, chances are that John 3:16 is the most familiar to you and the one you can immediately recall. Martin Luther called it “the gospel of Jesus Christ in Miniature. In the lesson today Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins would like us to join him in examining why John 3:16 had been called the gospel in miniature. And the reason for exploring the verse in this was is so that you will be equipped to understand our own faith better and, when the opportunity comes, to be better able to explain the gospel and your faith to someone else. Our lesson, “The Gospel of Jesus Christ In Miniature, is based on John Chapter 3 and verses 1-18. Have a pen or pencil ready to write down the seven aspects of this wonderful verse. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=405&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins INTERCESSORY PRAYER Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins Our teacher, Thomas Q. Robbins, has expressed many time the importance of caring for each other and, in love, holding each other accountable for our discipleship and spiritual growth. There can be no better way to carry out the caring, nurturing and accountability functions than by praying for one another. It’s called Intercessory Prayer. One of the unique and unhealthy characteristics of our American culture is that one’s religion is a private affair. One’s faith and belief regarding God is not to be discussed. But what one believes about politics, athletic teams and other areas are totally public and easily proclaimed. Who started that? We all have a good idea, don’t we? But it is our ‘responsibility” to be “responsible”…. to others who are in a covenant relationship with God. And of the many ways we may carry that out, the ultimate way for doing that is through Intercessory Prayer as taught in the Old and the New Testaments. Thomas Q. has told us many times, “I don’t understand Intercessory Prayer but I do know this – when you pray for someone, something happens on a cosmic level in the world of the person you are praying for and in your world as well. God’s love is set loose in a way we cannot understand or even see. We need to know more about Intercessory Prayer. Are you willing to take hold of that stretcher, dig through the roof and let down our friend placing that friend before Jesus? Are you willing to become a praying person? When we stand between someone and God, something wonderful is set into action that we cannot understand but will definitely be touched by. Did you know that the last two acts of Jesus involved intercessory prayer? Remember what Thomas Q. said. He prayed for his mother and his disciple John and he prayed for the world and for those who were crucifying him that very moment. And Jesus Christ intercedes for us today with the same prayer: Father, forgive him… forgive her – they don’t know what they do. The four men in the biblical account took action for a friend and it restored his life. You have a commission from God and that is to pray for others and be the catalyst for them to experience God’s grace and new life. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 04:01:44 +0100 INTERCESSORY PRAYER Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins Our teacher, Thomas Q. Robbins, has expressed many time the importance of caring for each other and, in love, holding each other accountable for our discipleship and spiritual growth. There can be no better way to carry out the caring, nurturing and accountability functions than by praying for one another. It’s called Intercessory Prayer. One of the unique and unhealthy characteristics of our American culture is that one’s religion is a private affair. One’s faith and belief regarding God is not to be discussed. But what one believes about politics, athletic teams and other areas are totally public and easily proclaimed. Who started that? We all have a good idea, don’t we? But it is our ‘responsibility” to be “responsible”…. to others who are in a covenant relationship with God. And of the many ways we may carry that out, the ultimate way for doing that is through Intercessory Prayer as taught in the Old and the New Testaments. Thomas Q. has told us many times, “I don’t understand Intercessory Prayer but I do know this – when you pray for someone, something happens on a cosmic level in the world of the person you are praying for and in your world as well. God’s love is set loose in a way we cannot understand or even see. We need to know more about Intercessory Prayer. Are you willing to take hold of that stretcher, dig through the roof and let down our friend placing that friend before Jesus? Are you willing to become a praying person? When we stand between someone and God, something wonderful is set into action that we cannot understand but will definitely be touched by. Did you know that the last two acts of Jesus involved intercessory prayer? Remember what Thomas Q. said. He prayed for his mother and his disciple John and he prayed for the world and for those who were crucifying him that very moment. And Jesus Christ intercedes for us today with the same prayer: Father, forgive him… forgive her – they don’t know what they do. The four men in the biblical account took action for a friend and it restored his life. You have a commission from God and that is to pray for others and be the catalyst for them to experience God’s grace and new life. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=367&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins THERE'S NO MIDDLE GROUND! Jeremiah 17:5 ff Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins God have given mankind the wonderful, powerful ability to make decisions -- and with it -- a free will to make those decisions. Along with the thousands and hundreds of thousands of decisions that confront us over a period of time, we all understand that some decisions are more crucial and are far-reaching in the impact they make. In today's world, people are more resentful than in previous years when they confronted with a decision. It's not politically correct these days to demand such confrontation as it's infringing on their space and personal rights. One of the basic decisions of life happens to be a spiritual one and deals with one's relationship with God. We choose to either be part of God's family and His plan for our life or we choose to not enter into that relationship. When the Church of Jesus Christ does its job well, those who are part of the Church and those who are not a part of the Church are always presented with a decision. We must be honest about our message every time we present it. We must always make the message so clear that the receiver of that message understands just as clearly that a decision that is required. The church does not have the luxury of avoiding confrontation with individuals and presenting them with a spiritual issue - an issue that has eternal consequences. Why does the Church have to assume this responsibility of presenting the issue of life or death ? Why can't someone else do it? You'll find out is this Come and See Bible study which has already started playing. It's titled There's Is No Middle Ground! Thomas Q. uses the passage found in Jeremiah 17 beginning with verse 5. There are some good touchstones the we will be given to use in our evaluation to authenticate any decision we make. In the decisions that are eternal you will be reminded that there's no middle ground. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 THERE'S NO MIDDLE GROUND! Jeremiah 17:5 ff Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins God have given mankind the wonderful, powerful ability to make decisions -- and with it -- a free will to make those decisions. Along with the thousands and hundreds of thousands of decisions that confront us over a period of time, we all understand that some decisions are more crucial and are far-reaching in the impact they make. In today's world, people are more resentful than in previous years when they confronted with a decision. It's not politically correct these days to demand such confrontation as it's infringing on their space and personal rights. One of the basic decisions of life happens to be a spiritual one and deals with one's relationship with God. We choose to either be part of God's family and His plan for our life or we choose to not enter into that relationship. When the Church of Jesus Christ does its job well, those who are part of the Church and those who are not a part of the Church are always presented with a decision. We must be honest about our message every time we present it. We must always make the message so clear that the receiver of that message understands just as clearly that a decision that is required. The church does not have the luxury of avoiding confrontation with individuals and presenting them with a spiritual issue - an issue that has eternal consequences. Why does the Church have to assume this responsibility of presenting the issue of life or death ? Why can't someone else do it? You'll find out is this Come and See Bible study which has already started playing. It's titled There's Is No Middle Ground! Thomas Q. uses the passage found in Jeremiah 17 beginning with verse 5. There are some good touchstones the we will be given to use in our evaluation to authenticate any decision we make. In the decisions that are eternal you will be reminded that there's no middle ground. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=386&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins BIBLE STUDY WITH DR. THOMAS Q. ROBBIN HOW DO WE GET THAT POWER? John 14 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:07:36 +0100 BIBLE STUDY WITH DR. THOMAS Q. ROBBIN HOW DO WE GET THAT POWER? John 14 http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=351&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins BIBLE STUDY WITH DR. THOMAS Q. ROBBINS October 17-23, 2010 Following last week’s study of the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist we find that writer Mark records Jesus at the home of Simon Peter (Ruins shown on right of what they claim is Peter's home.) It was here that Jesus gave important instruction to the disciples regarding His new earthly ministry and how it would be conducted. The four points of this lesson based upon Mark 1:29-39 are: 1. Jesus “takes care of His own and heals Simon Peter’s mother-in-law. 2. Jesus goes beyond the family and heals all who are brought to Him – and the whole city responds to Him. 3. Scripture then tells us that Jesus went out alone before light and prayed. 4. Jesus clearly defined His purpose and that of His church. All this occurs in just ten verses of the book of Mark and in one day at the home of Simon Peter. In this lesson, “WHEN WE DON’T – THEY FIND SOMETHING ELSE,” listen for the four points listed above. In this scripture and with these points, Dr. Robbins sees a progression of Jesus' purpose and plan for His ministry. Again, in the lesson title is “IF WE DON’T – THEY WILL FIND SOMETHING ELSE” what is that “something else” they will fine and use? Sun, 17 Oct 2010 04:10:58 +0100 BIBLE STUDY WITH DR. THOMAS Q. ROBBINS October 17-23, 2010 Following last week’s study of the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist we find that writer Mark records Jesus at the home of Simon Peter (Ruins shown on right of what they claim is Peter's home.) It was here that Jesus gave important instruction to the disciples regarding His new earthly ministry and how it would be conducted. The four points of this lesson based upon Mark 1:29-39 are: 1. Jesus “takes care of His own and heals Simon Peter’s mother-in-law. 2. Jesus goes beyond the family and heals all who are brought to Him – and the whole city responds to Him. 3. Scripture then tells us that Jesus went out alone before light and prayed. 4. Jesus clearly defined His purpose and that of His church. All this occurs in just ten verses of the book of Mark and in one day at the home of Simon Peter. In this lesson, “WHEN WE DON’T – THEY FIND SOMETHING ELSE,” listen for the four points listed above. In this scripture and with these points, Dr. Robbins sees a progression of Jesus' purpose and plan for His ministry. Again, in the lesson title is “IF WE DON’T – THEY WILL FIND SOMETHING ELSE” what is that “something else” they will fine and use? http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=350&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins BIBLE STUDY WITH DR. THOMAS Q. ROBBINS Week of October 10-16, 2010 The setting of this week’s Bible study is a familiar one – the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. For many of us this event, which is recorded in all four Gospels, causes us to wonder why it was necessary for Jesus to be baptized? Wasn’t He incarnate God, the Holy One? Wasn’t John’s baptism one of repentance getting people ready for the ministry of Jesus? What is the significance of this act of Jesus as he willingly went down into the Jordan River to be baptized? In this Bible study, “BECOMING ONE WITH US,” listen for these points that Dr. Robbins with deal with for us in this lesson about the baptism of Jesus. 1. Why is baptism important and why did Jesus feel He needed to go through that rite. 2. What is baptism a sign or symbol of? 3. Which is more important – an outward sign or what happens in the heart? 4. Was Jesus setting an example, and if so, who was it for? And, finally, 5. What does Dr. Robbins see baptism as a sign of? The account we are using for the baptism of Jesus is found in the 4th chapter of Mark, verses 4-11. The lesson title is “BECOMING ONE WITH US!” Jesus’ baptism set the example for those following Him in the Gospel of Love. It is the sign of the miracle of God’s incarnation. Baptism was not necessary in Jesus life in order for Him to redeem us – that was done by the giving of His life on the Cross and through shed blood. Baptism and the Incarnation are so very closely connected with each other – both show that God became human so that His Atonement - redemption, forgiveness and grace was now available Sun, 10 Oct 2010 01:10:51 +0100 BIBLE STUDY WITH DR. THOMAS Q. ROBBINS Week of October 10-16, 2010 The setting of this week’s Bible study is a familiar one – the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. For many of us this event, which is recorded in all four Gospels, causes us to wonder why it was necessary for Jesus to be baptized? Wasn’t He incarnate God, the Holy One? Wasn’t John’s baptism one of repentance getting people ready for the ministry of Jesus? What is the significance of this act of Jesus as he willingly went down into the Jordan River to be baptized? In this Bible study, “BECOMING ONE WITH US,” listen for these points that Dr. Robbins with deal with for us in this lesson about the baptism of Jesus. 1. Why is baptism important and why did Jesus feel He needed to go through that rite. 2. What is baptism a sign or symbol of? 3. Which is more important – an outward sign or what happens in the heart? 4. Was Jesus setting an example, and if so, who was it for? And, finally, 5. What does Dr. Robbins see baptism as a sign of? The account we are using for the baptism of Jesus is found in the 4th chapter of Mark, verses 4-11. The lesson title is “BECOMING ONE WITH US!” Jesus’ baptism set the example for those following Him in the Gospel of Love. It is the sign of the miracle of God’s incarnation. Baptism was not necessary in Jesus life in order for Him to redeem us – that was done by the giving of His life on the Cross and through shed blood. Baptism and the Incarnation are so very closely connected with each other – both show that God became human so that His Atonement - redemption, forgiveness and grace was now available http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=349&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins Bible Study with Thomas Q. for Week of October 3-9, 2010 The setting of this weeks Bible study has Jesus traveling through a foreign country resting for a moment with His apostles. They are in Samaria when He takes the opportunity to talk to them about Evangelism – the process of sowing and reaping and timing the harvest. Evangelism is a word that scares and threatens so many today, and the disciples were probably as taken back as we would be and likely even more as the Holy Spirit had not yet assumed the role of “empowerer and enabler”. There’s no reason for that word or activity to scare or intimidate us as it does. Alcoholics Anonymous has a clever and truthful statement that all participants are required to make a part of their life. “YOU CAN NEVER POSSESS ANYTHING THAT YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO, FIRST, GIVE AWAY!” That’s an excellent truth. Evangelism is very simply telling others the Good News about Jesus Christ and what that Good News has meant to us personally. The implication is that we can never experience all of the joys promises and wonderful personal experiences the Good News provides until we are willing to give it away to others by simply telling them what it means to us. There are so many ways that we can tell the story of God’s Love for them in Jesus Christ. We use our own example – which no one can refute. That’s called a “faith story” or personal testimony. Jesus gave his disciples three principles he wanted them to follow when getting ready to share the story of the Gospel… 1. Don’t say “Later.” All excuses are invalid here. 2. Look Around You. Pay attention to others and don’t be so self-involved. 3. See how the fields are ready for harvest. When one considers these three points there is no way we can delay telling others our “faith story” which is simply giving our personal testimony. Well, that’s not entirely true. We have to personally deal with our embarrassment at talking about something so personal. We have to overcome our personal fear of rejection or offending someone in our pluralistic culture. We have a natural trepidation regarding the unknown and other hang-ups we have been taught and experienced. One would think the enemy of all that is good has arranged all these negatives in our life to keep us from doing what we know we should do as part of our faith. There is another handicap we need to determine. Do we have a “Faith Story?” Do we have anything to tell others regarding our personal relationship to God through his Son Jesus Christ? The words of Jesus in this lesson are from the 4th chapter of John beginning with the verse 31 and going to verse 38. This is a good time to be encouraged to do what should be natural for all of us. Sharing our “faith story” of what Jesus Christ means to us. The lesson title is “You Won’t Own it Until You Give It Away!” Think of these questions an you listen to Dr. Robbins’ heartfelt teaching. Do we love people enough to cause us to share our “faith story” with them? Are we really concerned with their eternal welfare or have we compromised our thinking to the point we believe “everyone is going to get there in their own way and don’t need me to tell them the real story that changed my life?” That’s become a very popular shift in the Church’s theology for most denominations as it arranges for it’s own existence in a pluralistic culture by compromising truth that has been the sail for the Holy Spirit to propel it all these years. Don’t be taken in by such error but just tell the story of what knowing Jesus Christ has done for you. Love people enough to help you overcome all the fears and uncertainty you have. Look around and look at yourself. The Holy Spirit will give you the direction you seek because the fields are certainly ready for harvest. Remember this very important principle – You are NOT responsible for the results! That’s the work of the Holy Spirit. And remember the principle that Thomas Q. built upon in this lesson. “You can’t have it until you give it away.” If you are not telling the “faith story” you have prepared for sharing with others, you are not experiencing all that you should be by knowing Jesus Christ as your Savior. Sun, 03 Oct 2010 04:10:53 +0100 Bible Study with Thomas Q. for Week of October 3-9, 2010 The setting of this weeks Bible study has Jesus traveling through a foreign country resting for a moment with His apostles. They are in Samaria when He takes the opportunity to talk to them about Evangelism – the process of sowing and reaping and timing the harvest. Evangelism is a word that scares and threatens so many today, and the disciples were probably as taken back as we would be and likely even more as the Holy Spirit had not yet assumed the role of “empowerer and enabler”. There’s no reason for that word or activity to scare or intimidate us as it does. Alcoholics Anonymous has a clever and truthful statement that all participants are required to make a part of their life. “YOU CAN NEVER POSSESS ANYTHING THAT YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO, FIRST, GIVE AWAY!” That’s an excellent truth. Evangelism is very simply telling others the Good News about Jesus Christ and what that Good News has meant to us personally. The implication is that we can never experience all of the joys promises and wonderful personal experiences the Good News provides until we are willing to give it away to others by simply telling them what it means to us. There are so many ways that we can tell the story of God’s Love for them in Jesus Christ. We use our own example – which no one can refute. That’s called a “faith story” or personal testimony. Jesus gave his disciples three principles he wanted them to follow when getting ready to share the story of the Gospel… 1. Don’t say “Later.” All excuses are invalid here. 2. Look Around You. Pay attention to others and don’t be so self-involved. 3. See how the fields are ready for harvest. When one considers these three points there is no way we can delay telling others our “faith story” which is simply giving our personal testimony. Well, that’s not entirely true. We have to personally deal with our embarrassment at talking about something so personal. We have to overcome our personal fear of rejection or offending someone in our pluralistic culture. We have a natural trepidation regarding the unknown and other hang-ups we have been taught and experienced. One would think the enemy of all that is good has arranged all these negatives in our life to keep us from doing what we know we should do as part of our faith. There is another handicap we need to determine. Do we have a “Faith Story?” Do we have anything to tell others regarding our personal relationship to God through his Son Jesus Christ? The words of Jesus in this lesson are from the 4th chapter of John beginning with the verse 31 and going to verse 38. This is a good time to be encouraged to do what should be natural for all of us. Sharing our “faith story” of what Jesus Christ means to us. The lesson title is “You Won’t Own it Until You Give It Away!” Think of these questions an you listen to Dr. Robbins’ heartfelt teaching. Do we love people enough to cause us to share our “faith story” with them? Are we really concerned with their eternal welfare or have we compromised our thinking to the point we believe “everyone is going to get there in their own way and don’t need me to tell them the real story that changed my life?” That’s become a very popular shift in the Church’s theology for most denominations as it arranges for it’s own existence in a pluralistic culture by compromising truth that has been the sail for the Holy Spirit to propel it all these years. Don’t be taken in by such error but just tell the story of what knowing Jesus Christ has done for you. Love people enough to help you overcome all the fears and uncertainty you have. Look around and look at yourself. The Holy Spirit will give you the direction you seek because the fields are certainly ready for harvest. Remember this very important principle – You are NOT responsible for the results! That’s the work of the Holy Spirit. And remember the principle that Thomas Q. built upon in this lesson. “You can’t have it until you give it away.” If you are not telling the “faith story” you have prepared for sharing with others, you are not experiencing all that you should be by knowing Jesus Christ as your Savior. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=348&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins BIBLE STUDY WITH THOMAS Q. ROBBINS SEPTEMBER 26 TO OCTOBER 2, 2010 WHAT TIME IS IT FOR YOU? Sun, 26 Sep 2010 05:09:28 +0100 BIBLE STUDY WITH THOMAS Q. ROBBINS SEPTEMBER 26 TO OCTOBER 2, 2010 WHAT TIME IS IT FOR YOU? http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=346&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins The sixth chapter of Isaiah is one that should be read and re-read on a regular basis. If you don’t have verses 1-8 marked in this sixth chapter we recommend that you do it as you listen to this message by Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins. It’s so important to be familiar with this passage because it’s the story of Isaiah. It’s the story of Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins. It’s the story of you. It’s the story of the Church of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 6 is the biblical account of the prophet Isaiah’s encounter with God and his selection for a special mission. And the beauty God choosing Isaiah is that it was not based on Isaiah's worthiness or merit – and that’s the first of five points in this message. This is a story of worship – of confessing one’s sin and receiving forgiveness though Jesus Christ. And when one experiences God’s grace in this way, there is always a job to do and it also causes one to live differently. God asks, “Who will go?” Will you? Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:09:27 +0100 The sixth chapter of Isaiah is one that should be read and re-read on a regular basis. If you don’t have verses 1-8 marked in this sixth chapter we recommend that you do it as you listen to this message by Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins. It’s so important to be familiar with this passage because it’s the story of Isaiah. It’s the story of Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins. It’s the story of you. It’s the story of the Church of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 6 is the biblical account of the prophet Isaiah’s encounter with God and his selection for a special mission. And the beauty God choosing Isaiah is that it was not based on Isaiah's worthiness or merit – and that’s the first of five points in this message. This is a story of worship – of confessing one’s sin and receiving forgiveness though Jesus Christ. And when one experiences God’s grace in this way, there is always a job to do and it also causes one to live differently. God asks, “Who will go?” Will you? http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=344&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins BIBLE STUDY WITH THOMAS Q Week of September 19, 2010 Here is an excellent “Check up on yourself” lesson to help you evaluate where you are spiritually. For the evaluation we need to know the ground rules. So many think that repenting – feeling sorry for… -- only relates to something in the past, like getting caught. WRONG! Repentance is a decision that changes one’s actions and thinking exactly opposite of what one has been doing and thinking. It’s a total 180. In the Greek military, if they drilled as we drill today, The platoon leader would or company sargeant would shoult the command “Repent – tence” for a “to the rear march”. Repentance does not have anything to do with the past since using it correctly relates to the present AND to the future. It has a “from this time forward” meaning which indicates a change in the direction of a life with an orientation toward God. Repentance makes available forgiveness and total acceptance by God as a part of His grace – It’s free and available to everyone, 24/7, and that means right now. The question Thomas Q. Robbins deals with in this study is this -- “Can our relationship with God that is established in the first place by His grace and response to our personal repentance be destroyed or nullified by anything we might do or think?” Can our conduct or attitude cancel this special personal relationship we have with God through His Son, Jesus Christ and the forgiveness that we experienced? In this lesson, Thomas Q. move onto very helpful sidetrack that focuses on importance of the local church and the unique message it has. It’s a message that is not be heard anywhere else in our culture or the World. No other institution but the church has this message. It’s a radical story that if you want to experience true joy, genuine peace, real life with happiness, hope and meaning for now and all eternity. we have to lose our life for the sake of Jesus Christ and the Gospel. Sun, 19 Sep 2010 14:09:38 +0100 BIBLE STUDY WITH THOMAS Q Week of September 19, 2010 Here is an excellent “Check up on yourself” lesson to help you evaluate where you are spiritually. For the evaluation we need to know the ground rules. So many think that repenting – feeling sorry for… -- only relates to something in the past, like getting caught. WRONG! Repentance is a decision that changes one’s actions and thinking exactly opposite of what one has been doing and thinking. It’s a total 180. In the Greek military, if they drilled as we drill today, The platoon leader would or company sargeant would shoult the command “Repent – tence” for a “to the rear march”. Repentance does not have anything to do with the past since using it correctly relates to the present AND to the future. It has a “from this time forward” meaning which indicates a change in the direction of a life with an orientation toward God. Repentance makes available forgiveness and total acceptance by God as a part of His grace – It’s free and available to everyone, 24/7, and that means right now. The question Thomas Q. Robbins deals with in this study is this -- “Can our relationship with God that is established in the first place by His grace and response to our personal repentance be destroyed or nullified by anything we might do or think?” Can our conduct or attitude cancel this special personal relationship we have with God through His Son, Jesus Christ and the forgiveness that we experienced? In this lesson, Thomas Q. move onto very helpful sidetrack that focuses on importance of the local church and the unique message it has. It’s a message that is not be heard anywhere else in our culture or the World. No other institution but the church has this message. It’s a radical story that if you want to experience true joy, genuine peace, real life with happiness, hope and meaning for now and all eternity. we have to lose our life for the sake of Jesus Christ and the Gospel. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=343&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins BIBLE STUDY with Thomas Q. for week of Sept. 5-11, 2010 It’s always helpful to periodically examine the biblical patterns for Worship. Actually, it’s a good practice to examine these often as our culture has strongly injected entertainment into much of our life, including our worship experience. What Dr.Robbins does in this message is not focus on the form or method of Worship but present the significant aspects of Worship that influence and impact our personal worship of Creator God. The text for our Bible study comes from the 8th chapter of the book of Nehemiah - a book that may be unfamiliar to many. In this text we’ll find several aspects of Worship that will enrich our relationship with God if we but practice them. Thomas Q. gives a wonderful definition of “preaching.” Listen for it. This lesson, ”Forgotten Aspects of Worship,” is intended to help us understand several aspects of personal and corporate Worship that can be gleaned from the passage in Nehemiah and the worship they had at the completion of the rebuilding of the wall. Have you ever felt overwhelmed with gratitude for what God has done for you through His son Jesus Christ? Overwhelmed by understanding anew the incredible gift of forgiveness ad mercy that has gifted you with wholeness and purpose in life? That’s what motivates true worship and what motivates us to be the instrument God uses in the lives of others. You will learn a beautiful definition of worship that is fund in Romans, chapter 12, verses 1 and 2. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:09:31 +0100 BIBLE STUDY with Thomas Q. for week of Sept. 5-11, 2010 It’s always helpful to periodically examine the biblical patterns for Worship. Actually, it’s a good practice to examine these often as our culture has strongly injected entertainment into much of our life, including our worship experience. What Dr.Robbins does in this message is not focus on the form or method of Worship but present the significant aspects of Worship that influence and impact our personal worship of Creator God. The text for our Bible study comes from the 8th chapter of the book of Nehemiah - a book that may be unfamiliar to many. In this text we’ll find several aspects of Worship that will enrich our relationship with God if we but practice them. Thomas Q. gives a wonderful definition of “preaching.” Listen for it. This lesson, ”Forgotten Aspects of Worship,” is intended to help us understand several aspects of personal and corporate Worship that can be gleaned from the passage in Nehemiah and the worship they had at the completion of the rebuilding of the wall. Have you ever felt overwhelmed with gratitude for what God has done for you through His son Jesus Christ? Overwhelmed by understanding anew the incredible gift of forgiveness ad mercy that has gifted you with wholeness and purpose in life? That’s what motivates true worship and what motivates us to be the instrument God uses in the lives of others. You will learn a beautiful definition of worship that is fund in Romans, chapter 12, verses 1 and 2. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=339&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins BIBLE STUDY ~ THOMAS Q. ROBBINS Week of August 1-6, 2010 Title: “BY OUR STANDARDS, GOD DOESN’T PLAY FAIR” Scripture: Matt. 20:1-16 It’s a good thing for us that God does not deal with us using the world’s standards. We would all be in trouble “Big-Time!” Praise His name that he pays the worker who comes in at the last minute the same as the worker who has toiled all day. Thank God he does not deal with us like we, all too often deal with others… We want mercy but demand justice from all others. If you don’t remember anything else Thomas Q. has said, remember the main point of the parable. If this is how God operates -- so different from the world’s values and standards -- then we need to use God’s standards in what we do down here. In this Bible Study, Thomas Q. Robbins continues teaching from the parables of Jesus and moves to Matthew 20 and discusses the story of the landowner who hires workers for the day, but has them start at different times yet pays them all the same wage – a day’s pay. How unfair can that be? Jesus Christ was telling the story that gave to God the role of the landowner and employer for the farm. God didn’t play fair in this story. And that’s why Jesus told it! God doesn’t play fair when compared to the thinking and perspectives that we operate by in this world – this time and space dimension. There are standards in the Kingdom of God that are totally opposite of what we live by in our daily life. The issues of justice and mercy are just two that are so different. Thomas Q. has a helpful review of the purpose of the parable or story in teaching and explains why Jesus Christ used them as he did…. and Thomas Q. uses a personal story of his own that drives the point home that we want mercy for ourselves but justice for everyone else. But that’s not how God operates. His standards are different. This message is taken from the 20th chapter of Matthew beginning with verse 1. What is the new reality that came to this world when Jesus Christ was born? And why does the Kingdom of God have standards that are exactly opposite from the ones we understand, expect and practice in our daily life? Dr. Robbins’s title of this Bible study is: “By Our Standards, God Doesn’t Play Fair” Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:07:01 +0100 BIBLE STUDY ~ THOMAS Q. ROBBINS Week of August 1-6, 2010 Title: “BY OUR STANDARDS, GOD DOESN’T PLAY FAIR” Scripture: Matt. 20:1-16 It’s a good thing for us that God does not deal with us using the world’s standards. We would all be in trouble “Big-Time!” Praise His name that he pays the worker who comes in at the last minute the same as the worker who has toiled all day. Thank God he does not deal with us like we, all too often deal with others… We want mercy but demand justice from all others. If you don’t remember anything else Thomas Q. has said, remember the main point of the parable. If this is how God operates -- so different from the world’s values and standards -- then we need to use God’s standards in what we do down here. In this Bible Study, Thomas Q. Robbins continues teaching from the parables of Jesus and moves to Matthew 20 and discusses the story of the landowner who hires workers for the day, but has them start at different times yet pays them all the same wage – a day’s pay. How unfair can that be? Jesus Christ was telling the story that gave to God the role of the landowner and employer for the farm. God didn’t play fair in this story. And that’s why Jesus told it! God doesn’t play fair when compared to the thinking and perspectives that we operate by in this world – this time and space dimension. There are standards in the Kingdom of God that are totally opposite of what we live by in our daily life. The issues of justice and mercy are just two that are so different. Thomas Q. has a helpful review of the purpose of the parable or story in teaching and explains why Jesus Christ used them as he did…. and Thomas Q. uses a personal story of his own that drives the point home that we want mercy for ourselves but justice for everyone else. But that’s not how God operates. His standards are different. This message is taken from the 20th chapter of Matthew beginning with verse 1. What is the new reality that came to this world when Jesus Christ was born? And why does the Kingdom of God have standards that are exactly opposite from the ones we understand, expect and practice in our daily life? Dr. Robbins’s title of this Bible study is: “By Our Standards, God Doesn’t Play Fair” http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=335&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins Bible Study with Thomas Q. Robbins Week of July 4-10, 2010 The account of the Gentile woman asking Jesus to heal her daughter is as current today as it was 2,000 years ago. Jesus reached out to and outsider, one who represented zero to the culture of His day. This outsider was a gentile whom even the disciples looked upon as one who had no more value than a dog would have. But Jesus gave wholeness and peace to someone who was different, even believed differently, but who turned in faith to Jesus Christ and asked for help. Have you ever felt like an outsider? All of us have, in so any different ways. There are so many reasons we might feel like an outsider -- things in our life that have interfered with our fellowship with God or things we think are so bad that God cannot forgive us. Such feelings are always a lie placed in our hearts and minds by the enemy. Thomas Q. Robbins continues his teaching in Matthew but moves on to the 15th chapter. In this message we have the account of the woman asking Jesus to heal her daughter of demonic possession and a very uncharacteristic negative response from Jesus -- who up to now, in his ministry, has expresses nothing but love compassion and mercy to those in need. There has to be something else going in this situation which is what we are going to find out in this message, Outsiders Are Welcomed. Our passage is from the 15th chapter of Matthew beginning with verse 21. As you hear the scripture read one has to wonder why this account was included in the scripture as it is so out of character for Jesus to respond as he did - someone who is callused and uncaring? Jesus does answer the prayer and heals the daughter of this woman, who is of the wrong culture, wrong religion, and an outsider in what was accepted in that day's society - a Canaanite, a gentile, was considered to be no better than a dog. Why was Jesus strangely silent when this gentile woman confronted him? Sun, 04 Jul 2010 04:07:12 +0100 Bible Study with Thomas Q. Robbins Week of July 4-10, 2010 The account of the Gentile woman asking Jesus to heal her daughter is as current today as it was 2,000 years ago. Jesus reached out to and outsider, one who represented zero to the culture of His day. This outsider was a gentile whom even the disciples looked upon as one who had no more value than a dog would have. But Jesus gave wholeness and peace to someone who was different, even believed differently, but who turned in faith to Jesus Christ and asked for help. Have you ever felt like an outsider? All of us have, in so any different ways. There are so many reasons we might feel like an outsider -- things in our life that have interfered with our fellowship with God or things we think are so bad that God cannot forgive us. Such feelings are always a lie placed in our hearts and minds by the enemy. Thomas Q. Robbins continues his teaching in Matthew but moves on to the 15th chapter. In this message we have the account of the woman asking Jesus to heal her daughter of demonic possession and a very uncharacteristic negative response from Jesus -- who up to now, in his ministry, has expresses nothing but love compassion and mercy to those in need. There has to be something else going in this situation which is what we are going to find out in this message, Outsiders Are Welcomed. Our passage is from the 15th chapter of Matthew beginning with verse 21. As you hear the scripture read one has to wonder why this account was included in the scripture as it is so out of character for Jesus to respond as he did - someone who is callused and uncaring? Jesus does answer the prayer and heals the daughter of this woman, who is of the wrong culture, wrong religion, and an outsider in what was accepted in that day's society - a Canaanite, a gentile, was considered to be no better than a dog. Why was Jesus strangely silent when this gentile woman confronted him? http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=334&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins Stories are incredibly important in every culture and era. Jesus frequently taught through story or parable, often relating difficult aspects of the Kingdom of God and issues of faith, to familiar tasks or events the listener was used to. And it was through these stories or parables that individuals were able to deal with truth, without being overwhelmed by that truth. Today, Thomas Q. Robbins continues his series in the 13th chapter of the New Testament book of Matthew. Each of the parables in this passage described “the kingdom of Heaven.” We’ve studied the first two parables in out previous meetings – the four types of soil and the wheat and weeds. The next five parables in this chapter describe the “nature” of the kingdom of heaven. Is Jesus Christ the “prover and perfector” of your faith? Do you understand the Kingdom of God? In this Bible study taken from Matthew 13,Thomas Q reminds us, “don’t worry if you don’t understand. That’s exactly how God intended it to be. We can be as dumb as a post and be a vital part of the Kingdom of God which is the reign of God in the hearts of mankind. It’s not intelligence or understanding that is important to God -- but trust, obedience, faith, mercy, love, and surrender.” Have you sold out to the Kingdom of God or are you still trying to figure it all out? “Where Are You Living? -- in your own little world? Have you figured it all out for yourself and have placed your allegiance somewhere else?” Or have you discovered that you don’t need to understand all the detail or diagram all the structure. If that was the way to know God, “Faith” would not be necessary. The Kingdom of God, is simply knowing God through His Son Jesus Christ and the Cross. It’s “sure”… “stable”… and “will never fail.” “Where are you living? In your own little world --or in God’s loving family?Let’s join Thomas Q. Robbins as he gives us a helpful review of the last two sessions and then asked us, “Why did the disciples tell Jesus they understood what he was saying? Do you understand? Here’s Dr. Robbins. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Stories are incredibly important in every culture and era. Jesus frequently taught through story or parable, often relating difficult aspects of the Kingdom of God and issues of faith, to familiar tasks or events the listener was used to. And it was through these stories or parables that individuals were able to deal with truth, without being overwhelmed by that truth. Today, Thomas Q. Robbins continues his series in the 13th chapter of the New Testament book of Matthew. Each of the parables in this passage described “the kingdom of Heaven.” We’ve studied the first two parables in out previous meetings – the four types of soil and the wheat and weeds. The next five parables in this chapter describe the “nature” of the kingdom of heaven. Is Jesus Christ the “prover and perfector” of your faith? Do you understand the Kingdom of God? In this Bible study taken from Matthew 13,Thomas Q reminds us, “don’t worry if you don’t understand. That’s exactly how God intended it to be. We can be as dumb as a post and be a vital part of the Kingdom of God which is the reign of God in the hearts of mankind. It’s not intelligence or understanding that is important to God -- but trust, obedience, faith, mercy, love, and surrender.” Have you sold out to the Kingdom of God or are you still trying to figure it all out? “Where Are You Living? -- in your own little world? Have you figured it all out for yourself and have placed your allegiance somewhere else?” Or have you discovered that you don’t need to understand all the detail or diagram all the structure. If that was the way to know God, “Faith” would not be necessary. The Kingdom of God, is simply knowing God through His Son Jesus Christ and the Cross. It’s “sure”… “stable”… and “will never fail.” “Where are you living? In your own little world --or in God’s loving family?Let’s join Thomas Q. Robbins as he gives us a helpful review of the last two sessions and then asked us, “Why did the disciples tell Jesus they understood what he was saying? Do you understand? Here’s Dr. Robbins. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=331&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins Stories are incredibly important in every culture and era. Jesus frequently taught through story or parable. Sometimes relating difficult aspects of the Kingdom of God and issues of faith, to familiar tasks or events the listener is used to. And it was through these stories or parables that individuals were able to deal with truth, without being overwhelmed by that truth. In this lesson, Thomas Q. Robbins continues his study in the New Testament book of Matthew and we come to another parable relating to farming. This parable calls for drastic changes in our life, doesn’t it? You didn’t see a bit of “gray” in what Jesus said. There’s no slack there at all. It’s definitely a “tough truth.” This parable deals with the truth that God is in control and ultimately His justice will prevail. There will be a harvest, and evildoers will be punished. Those who are the children of the kingdom will be rewarded and gathered into the father’s barn. The weeds are going to grow right along with the wheat until the time of harvest. Things my go awry, it may look like the bad guys are winning, but God has already won in Jesus Christ. The war against evil has already been won on the cross of Christ! After Jesus told this parable and then explained it, he asked those present to “Listen!” We trust you are ready to do just that right now. It may not be easy though, as Jesus relates some difficult truths to hear. There are four questions Thomas Q. will ask you to consider as you listen to the message, entitled “Wheat and Weeds.” Have courage to fight the battles of faith, and be assured that whatever the outcome, you will be gathered into the Father’s barn! Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:06:20 +0100 Stories are incredibly important in every culture and era. Jesus frequently taught through story or parable. Sometimes relating difficult aspects of the Kingdom of God and issues of faith, to familiar tasks or events the listener is used to. And it was through these stories or parables that individuals were able to deal with truth, without being overwhelmed by that truth. In this lesson, Thomas Q. Robbins continues his study in the New Testament book of Matthew and we come to another parable relating to farming. This parable calls for drastic changes in our life, doesn’t it? You didn’t see a bit of “gray” in what Jesus said. There’s no slack there at all. It’s definitely a “tough truth.” This parable deals with the truth that God is in control and ultimately His justice will prevail. There will be a harvest, and evildoers will be punished. Those who are the children of the kingdom will be rewarded and gathered into the father’s barn. The weeds are going to grow right along with the wheat until the time of harvest. Things my go awry, it may look like the bad guys are winning, but God has already won in Jesus Christ. The war against evil has already been won on the cross of Christ! After Jesus told this parable and then explained it, he asked those present to “Listen!” We trust you are ready to do just that right now. It may not be easy though, as Jesus relates some difficult truths to hear. There are four questions Thomas Q. will ask you to consider as you listen to the message, entitled “Wheat and Weeds.” Have courage to fight the battles of faith, and be assured that whatever the outcome, you will be gathered into the Father’s barn! http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=330&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins BIBLE STUDY WITH DR. THOMAS Q. ROBBINS for the week of JUNE 13-19, 2010 It’s so clear that we must help each other in living the Christian life. There is nothing easy about it! We must support each other as we weed our gardens and cultivate the soil of our hearts and minds where the seeds of the Gospel are maturing. Only then can the roots can go deep into one's life, just as Paul encourages in chapter two of the book of Colossians. It is so hard to live a consistent life of faith with all the contrary messages we are exposed to each day. Appeals for our time and money, and the distractions in life demand our limited energy and interest. We must determine and then pay attention the priorities in our life. Only then will we hear, believe, be saved, and bring other into contact with the seed containing good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Most likely, you’ve heard the parable taught by Jesus of the sower who scattered seed on four different types of soils. The hard path, the rocky ground, the good soil that was full of thorns and weeds, and then the beautiful soil that was cultivated and deep. All four grounds were given the seed of the gospel and, expectedly, four very different results. Most likely you know or can call people to mind who resemble these soils – perhaps even loved ones. Thomas Q. adds an interesting slant to the implications of these four types of soil. He will show that in addition to the soils representing individuals who first hear the gospel – that at times these four types of soil can also be present in the life of faith that a Christian lives. So why do different people respond to the Gospel so - differently? How about Predestination? And where does Free Will fit in? Here’s Thomas Q with today’s message, “The Soil Makes the Difference” The text for this lesson is found in the New Testament book of Matthew, chapter 13. Sun, 13 Jun 2010 02:06:11 +0100 BIBLE STUDY WITH DR. THOMAS Q. ROBBINS for the week of JUNE 13-19, 2010 It’s so clear that we must help each other in living the Christian life. There is nothing easy about it! We must support each other as we weed our gardens and cultivate the soil of our hearts and minds where the seeds of the Gospel are maturing. Only then can the roots can go deep into one's life, just as Paul encourages in chapter two of the book of Colossians. It is so hard to live a consistent life of faith with all the contrary messages we are exposed to each day. Appeals for our time and money, and the distractions in life demand our limited energy and interest. We must determine and then pay attention the priorities in our life. Only then will we hear, believe, be saved, and bring other into contact with the seed containing good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Most likely, you’ve heard the parable taught by Jesus of the sower who scattered seed on four different types of soils. The hard path, the rocky ground, the good soil that was full of thorns and weeds, and then the beautiful soil that was cultivated and deep. All four grounds were given the seed of the gospel and, expectedly, four very different results. Most likely you know or can call people to mind who resemble these soils – perhaps even loved ones. Thomas Q. adds an interesting slant to the implications of these four types of soil. He will show that in addition to the soils representing individuals who first hear the gospel – that at times these four types of soil can also be present in the life of faith that a Christian lives. So why do different people respond to the Gospel so - differently? How about Predestination? And where does Free Will fit in? Here’s Thomas Q with today’s message, “The Soil Makes the Difference” The text for this lesson is found in the New Testament book of Matthew, chapter 13. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=326&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins Are you a member of God's family? Are you ready to tell others of the love of Jesus Christ and what that love has done for you? Are you willing to do it? Is the command to go and tell others a serious responsibility to you? -- or is it just one more thing you have to do, one more job to add to the long list you are already dealing with? Thomas Q. Robbins introduces this lesson suggesting that Doubt is no excuse! No excuse for what? No excuse for telling others about the love and goodness of Jesus Christ. If we are a member of God's family, there are no excuses for not personally fulfilling the Great Commission. Jesus Christ gave this instruction to all believers using his authority as God. In this message Thomas Q. will focus on this familiar Great Commission passage but will spend much of his time in a refreshing explanation of the other aspects of the Great Commission. You'll be interested in learning that all eleven disciples had doubts about all that had been happening in their lives - and they were WITH Jesus. But their not understanding or doubt of everything did not excuse them from Jesus' command to go out to the world. This Bible study, Just Get Up and Go! , is based on the familiar Great Commission passage found in the New Testament book of Matthew 28, verses16-20. And be sure you are listening when Thomas Q. talks bout churches that have become religious country clubs. Sun, 30 May 2010 04:05:25 +0100 Are you a member of God's family? Are you ready to tell others of the love of Jesus Christ and what that love has done for you? Are you willing to do it? Is the command to go and tell others a serious responsibility to you? -- or is it just one more thing you have to do, one more job to add to the long list you are already dealing with? Thomas Q. Robbins introduces this lesson suggesting that Doubt is no excuse! No excuse for what? No excuse for telling others about the love and goodness of Jesus Christ. If we are a member of God's family, there are no excuses for not personally fulfilling the Great Commission. Jesus Christ gave this instruction to all believers using his authority as God. In this message Thomas Q. will focus on this familiar Great Commission passage but will spend much of his time in a refreshing explanation of the other aspects of the Great Commission. You'll be interested in learning that all eleven disciples had doubts about all that had been happening in their lives - and they were WITH Jesus. But their not understanding or doubt of everything did not excuse them from Jesus' command to go out to the world. This Bible study, Just Get Up and Go! , is based on the familiar Great Commission passage found in the New Testament book of Matthew 28, verses16-20. And be sure you are listening when Thomas Q. talks bout churches that have become religious country clubs. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=314&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins You're listening to a Bible study based on John18, verses 28-38. It’s a passage that tells of the time when the Jewish authorities turned Jesus over to the local Roman ruler, Pontius Pilot. The scripture records the remarkable conversation between Jesus and Pilot where important questions were asked and answers given. Thomas Q. takes this conversation and develops three points out of it for his lesson. 1. What is truth? 2. When we are confronted by the truth? 3. How are we to know what really is the truth? It’s interesting that Pilot asked Jesus the question in the same manner and from the same perspective our culture asks that same question today. When Pontius Pilot asked the question it was as if “Truth” was an object, a writing of principle or experience. The world’s society and culture views truth in this same manner -- they always ask, “What is Truth?” The correct way to question is to ask, “Who is Truth?” Have you ever thought of it that way? Probably not as you were likely part of an educational system that taught there are no Absolutes – which is an amusing statement in that the statement itself, used by secular humanists is itself an Absolute which they deny. In this message, you will hear Thomas Q. Robbins clearly show that Truth is not an object or a concept but a PERSON. And that Person is Jesus Christ who is fully God and, at the time of his incarnation, was fully human just and we are. Have you ever asked why it was necessary for Jesus Christ to break into world history? In this message, “Who Is Truth?” Thomas Q. deals with this question as he teaches using the following points: 1. What is truth? 2. When we are confronted by the truth? 3. How are we to know what really is the truth? “How do we know whether the litanies of vital issues we use to govern and guide our daily life are truth? How do we know the truth we have believed all these past years… or the Truth you have been recently exposed to and are considering to make part of your life – are true? Do you know that the basic biblical issues you allow to guide your life… are really true? Reading won’t reveal it. An objective evaluation at a distance to prove it won’t work either. You’ll hear Dr. Robbins say the only way you will know if what God’s Word and His principles are true or else the biggest fraud ever presented to mankind is? … Is what? YOU MUST COMMIT YOUR LIFE TO IT – the TRUTH! That’s the only way you will ever know that Creator God is the Sustainer, the Provider, the Redeemer, the Forgiver, the Grace-giver, the Lover of all mankind. Only then will you KNOW that Truth is the person Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ will be in you through the power of God’s Holy Spirit. Why is this so important? Keep listening! The scripture again is John 18:28-38. Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:03:04 +0100 You're listening to a Bible study based on John18, verses 28-38. It’s a passage that tells of the time when the Jewish authorities turned Jesus over to the local Roman ruler, Pontius Pilot. The scripture records the remarkable conversation between Jesus and Pilot where important questions were asked and answers given. Thomas Q. takes this conversation and develops three points out of it for his lesson. 1. What is truth? 2. When we are confronted by the truth? 3. How are we to know what really is the truth? It’s interesting that Pilot asked Jesus the question in the same manner and from the same perspective our culture asks that same question today. When Pontius Pilot asked the question it was as if “Truth” was an object, a writing of principle or experience. The world’s society and culture views truth in this same manner -- they always ask, “What is Truth?” The correct way to question is to ask, “Who is Truth?” Have you ever thought of it that way? Probably not as you were likely part of an educational system that taught there are no Absolutes – which is an amusing statement in that the statement itself, used by secular humanists is itself an Absolute which they deny. In this message, you will hear Thomas Q. Robbins clearly show that Truth is not an object or a concept but a PERSON. And that Person is Jesus Christ who is fully God and, at the time of his incarnation, was fully human just and we are. Have you ever asked why it was necessary for Jesus Christ to break into world history? In this message, “Who Is Truth?” Thomas Q. deals with this question as he teaches using the following points: 1. What is truth? 2. When we are confronted by the truth? 3. How are we to know what really is the truth? “How do we know whether the litanies of vital issues we use to govern and guide our daily life are truth? How do we know the truth we have believed all these past years… or the Truth you have been recently exposed to and are considering to make part of your life – are true? Do you know that the basic biblical issues you allow to guide your life… are really true? Reading won’t reveal it. An objective evaluation at a distance to prove it won’t work either. You’ll hear Dr. Robbins say the only way you will know if what God’s Word and His principles are true or else the biggest fraud ever presented to mankind is? … Is what? YOU MUST COMMIT YOUR LIFE TO IT – the TRUTH! That’s the only way you will ever know that Creator God is the Sustainer, the Provider, the Redeemer, the Forgiver, the Grace-giver, the Lover of all mankind. Only then will you KNOW that Truth is the person Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ will be in you through the power of God’s Holy Spirit. Why is this so important? Keep listening! The scripture again is John 18:28-38. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=313&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins BIBLE STUDY FOR MARCH 21-27, Luke, chapter 15:11b-32 we have what is probably the most familiar parable Jesus ever told. It's the favorite of Bible Story books and preachers alike, let alone the message of hope and redemption it offers all. Over the years you have hear the parable of the prodigal son analyzed, detailed, researched, enhanced, and studied in so many different ways simply because this parable is so full of biblical truth. You've heard teaching about the Prodigal, the father, the brother and combinations of each of the main characters in the story. In this lesson, Thomas Q. has chosen to focus on the father who represents God, and deal with three of the character qualities of our Creator. The story of the prodigal clearly reveals three aspects of God's character. First, God is very strange by the world's standards. The world cannot begin to imagine that anyone would welcome sinners, love them and want to be with them yet that's exactly what Jesus did time after time to show the dimension of God's love. This quality of God was also illustrated in the parable of the Lost Coin and the Lost Sheep. The second quality Thomas Q. will deal with is that the only way that God will not respond to an individual is when that person believes he or she doesn't need God. That is the ONLY unforgivable sin. And thirdly God doesn't care what one has done - he wants that person to come home no matter what that person's reason may be. Dr. Robbins uses the title from an old song to title this lesson, Come Home. It's Suppertime. Hopefully, being reminded of these three of God's characteristics will lead us into a more intimate relationship with Him. After all, knowing God better is the goal of any follower of Jesus Christ. It's impossible for the world to understand the nature of God. He is the exact 180 of all that the world accepts are valuable, worthy and acceptable. Our God seeks out, finds, and welcomes sinners - no matter the dimension or character of the sinful like. He invites every sinner to Come Home! There is only one sin he is unable to handle and, do you know what that is? Listen carefully. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 BIBLE STUDY FOR MARCH 21-27, Luke, chapter 15:11b-32 we have what is probably the most familiar parable Jesus ever told. It's the favorite of Bible Story books and preachers alike, let alone the message of hope and redemption it offers all. Over the years you have hear the parable of the prodigal son analyzed, detailed, researched, enhanced, and studied in so many different ways simply because this parable is so full of biblical truth. You've heard teaching about the Prodigal, the father, the brother and combinations of each of the main characters in the story. In this lesson, Thomas Q. has chosen to focus on the father who represents God, and deal with three of the character qualities of our Creator. The story of the prodigal clearly reveals three aspects of God's character. First, God is very strange by the world's standards. The world cannot begin to imagine that anyone would welcome sinners, love them and want to be with them yet that's exactly what Jesus did time after time to show the dimension of God's love. This quality of God was also illustrated in the parable of the Lost Coin and the Lost Sheep. The second quality Thomas Q. will deal with is that the only way that God will not respond to an individual is when that person believes he or she doesn't need God. That is the ONLY unforgivable sin. And thirdly God doesn't care what one has done - he wants that person to come home no matter what that person's reason may be. Dr. Robbins uses the title from an old song to title this lesson, Come Home. It's Suppertime. Hopefully, being reminded of these three of God's characteristics will lead us into a more intimate relationship with Him. After all, knowing God better is the goal of any follower of Jesus Christ. It's impossible for the world to understand the nature of God. He is the exact 180 of all that the world accepts are valuable, worthy and acceptable. Our God seeks out, finds, and welcomes sinners - no matter the dimension or character of the sinful like. He invites every sinner to Come Home! There is only one sin he is unable to handle and, do you know what that is? Listen carefully. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=312&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins Would you say that you are on “your way”? It’s a clear point in this message that such a direction is needed if we, as individuals and local churches, are to be true to our Call and commitment. Originally, this message challenged a congregation in regard to the use of a property it had owned for over 30 years and was now going to be implemented into the church’s outreach activity. Whether it’s property or people -- the principle remains the same. We MUST be on our way! We can’t stop or take a break. And the ‘way’ each of us is traveling will be different. Each of us has a unique role to play in God’s plan. We fulfill that plan as a vital part of the body of Christ, completely equipped with the spiritual gifts and talents he has given for our ‘trip’, and it’s all by His Grace. “ In Luke, chapter 9 Jesus sets his face toward Jerusalem. As God, with human skin, Jesus looks ahead with committed to follow the plan of redemption for mankind which would mean suffering, torture and death as a man. From the 9th chapter of Luke on to the end of the book is the account of what happens to Jesus on the way to Jerusalem and the earth-shaking event that won victory over sin and death as he took our place on the cross. In Luke 13, Jesus was warned that Herod would kill him, but he simply responded with, “I must be on my way to do God’s will”. What is the greatest service we can do in this world? Is it clothing drives, the support of missionaries, helping to house the homeless, meeting needs through counseling, taking care of children and widows? …and on we could go. Dr. Robbins talks about all these wonderful things individuals and congregations do in ministry, but then develops the idea of the greatest thing we can we can do -- to “be on our way doing God’s will” Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Would you say that you are on “your way”? It’s a clear point in this message that such a direction is needed if we, as individuals and local churches, are to be true to our Call and commitment. Originally, this message challenged a congregation in regard to the use of a property it had owned for over 30 years and was now going to be implemented into the church’s outreach activity. Whether it’s property or people -- the principle remains the same. We MUST be on our way! We can’t stop or take a break. And the ‘way’ each of us is traveling will be different. Each of us has a unique role to play in God’s plan. We fulfill that plan as a vital part of the body of Christ, completely equipped with the spiritual gifts and talents he has given for our ‘trip’, and it’s all by His Grace. “ In Luke, chapter 9 Jesus sets his face toward Jerusalem. As God, with human skin, Jesus looks ahead with committed to follow the plan of redemption for mankind which would mean suffering, torture and death as a man. From the 9th chapter of Luke on to the end of the book is the account of what happens to Jesus on the way to Jerusalem and the earth-shaking event that won victory over sin and death as he took our place on the cross. In Luke 13, Jesus was warned that Herod would kill him, but he simply responded with, “I must be on my way to do God’s will”. What is the greatest service we can do in this world? Is it clothing drives, the support of missionaries, helping to house the homeless, meeting needs through counseling, taking care of children and widows? …and on we could go. Dr. Robbins talks about all these wonderful things individuals and congregations do in ministry, but then develops the idea of the greatest thing we can we can do -- to “be on our way doing God’s will” http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=311&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins Thomas Q. takes a different tact with the scripture passage today. In this message he shares more of his own personal opinion than usual regarding the selected scripture than he normally would. We’re all familiar with the 40 days of fasting and temptation of Jesus by Satan. That event will serve as our basis for the lesson today. We recently discovered an older message that had never been produced for the Come and See radio program. We believed that Thomas Q’s teaching at that time that referred to events that were current six years ago and the principles that were presented for that need are just as desperately needed today as they were then. And those principles remain the same as we continue confronting our culture as the people of God and followers of Jesus Christ. In this message, “A CLEAR, CLARION CALL FROM OUR CULTURE” Dr. Robbins helps us understand what that call is and how important the Bible is to our answer. The validity of the Bible’s truth and message is essential to know before we attempt to answer to the cry of our culture and the “religion of secular humanism”. Dr. Robbins deals with the release of the book, “The Da Vinci Code”, the MTV culture we live in characterized by the halftime ceremony of the Super Bowl and the movie that was being released – The Passion of Christ. As you listen to this message follow carefully why we have an answer for our culture. It’s quite likely you've already forgotten the news and uproar these three events caused some six years ago. They are nothing more than faded memories for you and far from being and issue. And the producer of The Passion film has disappointed the public by his actions and responses last year which give clear evidence that we ALL need to be grateful for the forgiveness Christ offers ALL of us. The beat goes on and takes the form of new issues with the same cry from our culture and the world. The beat keeps pounding and the cry sounds even louder. The world, our culture and “we” are all so confused. All of us are crying out -- trying to discover, unearth, find whatever is real and latch onto it. The clarion call is a cry for meaning and reality in life. Listen for a staggering quote from Thomas Wolfe that Thomas Q. uses. Here’s Dr. Robbins with the passage from the 4th chapter of Luke and a lesson he calls, “A CLEAR, CLARION CALL FROM OUR CULTURE”. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:03:24 +0100 Thomas Q. takes a different tact with the scripture passage today. In this message he shares more of his own personal opinion than usual regarding the selected scripture than he normally would. We’re all familiar with the 40 days of fasting and temptation of Jesus by Satan. That event will serve as our basis for the lesson today. We recently discovered an older message that had never been produced for the Come and See radio program. We believed that Thomas Q’s teaching at that time that referred to events that were current six years ago and the principles that were presented for that need are just as desperately needed today as they were then. And those principles remain the same as we continue confronting our culture as the people of God and followers of Jesus Christ. In this message, “A CLEAR, CLARION CALL FROM OUR CULTURE” Dr. Robbins helps us understand what that call is and how important the Bible is to our answer. The validity of the Bible’s truth and message is essential to know before we attempt to answer to the cry of our culture and the “religion of secular humanism”. Dr. Robbins deals with the release of the book, “The Da Vinci Code”, the MTV culture we live in characterized by the halftime ceremony of the Super Bowl and the movie that was being released – The Passion of Christ. As you listen to this message follow carefully why we have an answer for our culture. It’s quite likely you've already forgotten the news and uproar these three events caused some six years ago. They are nothing more than faded memories for you and far from being and issue. And the producer of The Passion film has disappointed the public by his actions and responses last year which give clear evidence that we ALL need to be grateful for the forgiveness Christ offers ALL of us. The beat goes on and takes the form of new issues with the same cry from our culture and the world. The beat keeps pounding and the cry sounds even louder. The world, our culture and “we” are all so confused. All of us are crying out -- trying to discover, unearth, find whatever is real and latch onto it. The clarion call is a cry for meaning and reality in life. Listen for a staggering quote from Thomas Wolfe that Thomas Q. uses. Here’s Dr. Robbins with the passage from the 4th chapter of Luke and a lesson he calls, “A CLEAR, CLARION CALL FROM OUR CULTURE”. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=309&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins BIBLE STUDY Week of February 21, 2010 The subject of the Come and See Bible study class is the Beatitudes, once again, a passage familiar one to many -- but this time the time and place is different from when the Beatitudes were given by Jesus as part of his Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the New Testament book of Matthew. One might call the Beatitudes, recorded in the book of Luke as “The Sermon On The Plain” which is where it was spoken to the people. The teaching aspect of the message and the ministering and healing was to the people gathered in the plain. But the enumeration of various “blessings and woes” are directed only to his disciples. This is important to know as we can assume that this part of scripture The Sermon on the Plain was a teaching Jesus made to get the disciples ready for the radically new standard they were going to live by in their culture. It was a standard that was exactly opposite what their culture and system held as an honorable and worthy value. Jesus turned the standard of that day on its head. The culture and world we live in and the world of faith totally and radically opposite of one another. This message of Jesus to his disciples so long ago has never changed and is directed at us today just as emphatically and real as it was then. In order to follow what Jesus demands will most likely not involve personal prosperity though it may in some cases. It’s hard to live in and work with a world that is exactly the opposite of what a disciple of Jesus Christ hold as their value system. It’s really impossible to do it by our self, without the support of others, and to do it without losing our life spiritually - that is putting it all on the line and spiritually dying to our self and submitting our egos and self-will to HIm. Dr. Robbins thinks that Jesus” words to his disciples are “pretty tough stuff.” The natural thought that comes to mind is the question, “Why is Jesus telling his followers “this tough stuff”? In the course of this lesson Thomas Q. offers several possible reasons – reasons that apply to us in this 21st Century. If you have a Bible with you and are able -- turn to the 6th chapter of Luke beginning with verse 17 for the lesson, “That’s Pretty Tough Stuff!” Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:02:53 +0100 BIBLE STUDY Week of February 21, 2010 The subject of the Come and See Bible study class is the Beatitudes, once again, a passage familiar one to many -- but this time the time and place is different from when the Beatitudes were given by Jesus as part of his Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the New Testament book of Matthew. One might call the Beatitudes, recorded in the book of Luke as “The Sermon On The Plain” which is where it was spoken to the people. The teaching aspect of the message and the ministering and healing was to the people gathered in the plain. But the enumeration of various “blessings and woes” are directed only to his disciples. This is important to know as we can assume that this part of scripture The Sermon on the Plain was a teaching Jesus made to get the disciples ready for the radically new standard they were going to live by in their culture. It was a standard that was exactly opposite what their culture and system held as an honorable and worthy value. Jesus turned the standard of that day on its head. The culture and world we live in and the world of faith totally and radically opposite of one another. This message of Jesus to his disciples so long ago has never changed and is directed at us today just as emphatically and real as it was then. In order to follow what Jesus demands will most likely not involve personal prosperity though it may in some cases. It’s hard to live in and work with a world that is exactly the opposite of what a disciple of Jesus Christ hold as their value system. It’s really impossible to do it by our self, without the support of others, and to do it without losing our life spiritually - that is putting it all on the line and spiritually dying to our self and submitting our egos and self-will to HIm. Dr. Robbins thinks that Jesus” words to his disciples are “pretty tough stuff.” The natural thought that comes to mind is the question, “Why is Jesus telling his followers “this tough stuff”? In the course of this lesson Thomas Q. offers several possible reasons – reasons that apply to us in this 21st Century. If you have a Bible with you and are able -- turn to the 6th chapter of Luke beginning with verse 17 for the lesson, “That’s Pretty Tough Stuff!” http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=308&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins The subject of Thomas Q, Robbins' Bible study today is a familiar one. The transfiguration of Jesus is an extraordinary experience in scripture but similar events can also be cited – God speaking to Jesus at his baptism and His confrontation with Saul who became Paul. Dr. Robbins will use the passage in Peter to help us recall the times we have had an extraordinary experience with God that was not only unique for us but life changing as well. One could say that today’s passage has recorded Peter’s last speech to his troops, his fellow believers. What he says includes what he believes are the most important things for them to remember. Peter focuses on the importance and inspiration of scripture and then tells of the experience he had that certified who Jesus Christ was because he was with him when God visited. Note how an experience with God is not a feeling, although feelings are involved. What is an experience and what is involved as our “senses” respond in that experience is what Thomas Q. will try to help us clarify in lesson taken from 2 Peter, Chapter 1 and verses 16 and following. The title for this lesson is “WHAT IS YOUR STORY?” ] In this lesson Thomas Q. tells his story that came at a time of great disappointment. You’ll want to hear what that story is. “WHAT IS YOUR STORY?” How has God confronted you? What experiences have you had with Him down through the years? It’s truly a mystery how God touches each one of us in so many different ways – unique and life changing. How has Jesus been made real for you and transfigured in intimacy? May each one listening to this message experience the reality of Jesus Christ in life -- experiencing His forgiveness, mercy, grace, joy and peace. Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:02:14 +0100 The subject of Thomas Q, Robbins' Bible study today is a familiar one. The transfiguration of Jesus is an extraordinary experience in scripture but similar events can also be cited – God speaking to Jesus at his baptism and His confrontation with Saul who became Paul. Dr. Robbins will use the passage in Peter to help us recall the times we have had an extraordinary experience with God that was not only unique for us but life changing as well. One could say that today’s passage has recorded Peter’s last speech to his troops, his fellow believers. What he says includes what he believes are the most important things for them to remember. Peter focuses on the importance and inspiration of scripture and then tells of the experience he had that certified who Jesus Christ was because he was with him when God visited. Note how an experience with God is not a feeling, although feelings are involved. What is an experience and what is involved as our “senses” respond in that experience is what Thomas Q. will try to help us clarify in lesson taken from 2 Peter, Chapter 1 and verses 16 and following. The title for this lesson is “WHAT IS YOUR STORY?” ] In this lesson Thomas Q. tells his story that came at a time of great disappointment. You’ll want to hear what that story is. “WHAT IS YOUR STORY?” How has God confronted you? What experiences have you had with Him down through the years? It’s truly a mystery how God touches each one of us in so many different ways – unique and life changing. How has Jesus been made real for you and transfigured in intimacy? May each one listening to this message experience the reality of Jesus Christ in life -- experiencing His forgiveness, mercy, grace, joy and peace. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=307&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins BIBLE STUDY for Week of February 7-13, 2010 Thomas Q. Robbins’ Bible study for this week takes us to a penetrating passage in Acts. Paul is a prisoner and is in the process of going to Rome to be tried as a citizen. The larger section of study involves the 25 and 26th chapters of Acts but Dr. Robbins is focusing on verses 23-29 and pinpoints verse 28. In this verse, King Agrippa responds after listening to Paul’s personal story and witness of God’s dealing with his life. King Agrippa says, “Paul, almost thou persuadest me to become a Christian!” Do you catch the tragedy and pathos in that statement? “Almost thou persuadest me, Paul!” This is truly one of the saddest passages in scripture. In this study, Thomas Q. uses five translations of scripture to give a wider understanding of the meaning and implications of King Agrippa’s response….“Paul, almost thou persuadest me to become a Christian!” The passage we are studying is Acts 26:23-29 and pinpointing verse 28. Dr. Robbins asks a great question that is the title of this lesson, ”HOW LONG IS IT GOING TO TAKE?” “How long is it going to take for those -- who don’t know -- to understand they can have an intimate relationship with God through Jesus Christ?” When will they be ready and willing to respond to what God wants for them? Most of us don’t get zapped by God in a miraculous way that shows his power and truth. It’s far more likely we meet God quietly and powerfully when we are willing to “cross the line” we’ve been avoiding. Scripture tells us He has know you since before you were in your mother’s womb. It’s possible that you have visited us today as a reminder that you need to recommit your life and regain what you have missed since that moment years ago when God was as real to you as the water you drink. Please don't respond as King Agrippa did if you have need for a relationship with God. His answer was, “I was almost persuaded’. Don’t hold back when eternity is involved. Eternity is not a time or a place. Eternity is a person – Jesus Christ. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:02:22 +0100 BIBLE STUDY for Week of February 7-13, 2010 Thomas Q. Robbins’ Bible study for this week takes us to a penetrating passage in Acts. Paul is a prisoner and is in the process of going to Rome to be tried as a citizen. The larger section of study involves the 25 and 26th chapters of Acts but Dr. Robbins is focusing on verses 23-29 and pinpoints verse 28. In this verse, King Agrippa responds after listening to Paul’s personal story and witness of God’s dealing with his life. King Agrippa says, “Paul, almost thou persuadest me to become a Christian!” Do you catch the tragedy and pathos in that statement? “Almost thou persuadest me, Paul!” This is truly one of the saddest passages in scripture. In this study, Thomas Q. uses five translations of scripture to give a wider understanding of the meaning and implications of King Agrippa’s response….“Paul, almost thou persuadest me to become a Christian!” The passage we are studying is Acts 26:23-29 and pinpointing verse 28. Dr. Robbins asks a great question that is the title of this lesson, ”HOW LONG IS IT GOING TO TAKE?” “How long is it going to take for those -- who don’t know -- to understand they can have an intimate relationship with God through Jesus Christ?” When will they be ready and willing to respond to what God wants for them? Most of us don’t get zapped by God in a miraculous way that shows his power and truth. It’s far more likely we meet God quietly and powerfully when we are willing to “cross the line” we’ve been avoiding. Scripture tells us He has know you since before you were in your mother’s womb. It’s possible that you have visited us today as a reminder that you need to recommit your life and regain what you have missed since that moment years ago when God was as real to you as the water you drink. Please don't respond as King Agrippa did if you have need for a relationship with God. His answer was, “I was almost persuaded’. Don’t hold back when eternity is involved. Eternity is not a time or a place. Eternity is a person – Jesus Christ. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=306&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins Bible Study Weeik of February 7-13, 2010 Our Bible study continues in Matthew and takes us to the 25th chapter again but moves us down to verses 21-46. Dr. Robbins begins by asking listeners a penetrating question. “Who would you classify at being a member of ‘the least of these’ group in your life? – in your neighborhood, at work, school, in your sphere of influence?” He asks this of us to get us thinking and ready for the truth that one day these will come a time when there will be a time of evaluation of all that has gone before. It’s a great tenant of our faith that Jesus will come again and it will be a time of judgment. This particular passage of scripture is referred to as “the separation of the sheep and the goats”. Not many Bible teachers and pastors spend time with this passage. This is not true of our teacher. In today’s study of ‘the sheep and goats judgment, Thomas Q. makes it very clear that there will be a separation. Some will go to be where God is and some will not. The Bible teaches this separation will be eternal. The criteria is how did we live or life in relation to what we did with and for “The least of these?” Again, the passage we are studying is Matthew 25:31-46. “WHO WOULD YOU SAY ARE THE ‘LEAST OF THESE’ IN YOUR LIFE?” “The Least of These”. Who are they? Sun, 31 Jan 2010 03:01:22 +0100 Bible Study Weeik of February 7-13, 2010 Our Bible study continues in Matthew and takes us to the 25th chapter again but moves us down to verses 21-46. Dr. Robbins begins by asking listeners a penetrating question. “Who would you classify at being a member of ‘the least of these’ group in your life? – in your neighborhood, at work, school, in your sphere of influence?” He asks this of us to get us thinking and ready for the truth that one day these will come a time when there will be a time of evaluation of all that has gone before. It’s a great tenant of our faith that Jesus will come again and it will be a time of judgment. This particular passage of scripture is referred to as “the separation of the sheep and the goats”. Not many Bible teachers and pastors spend time with this passage. This is not true of our teacher. In today’s study of ‘the sheep and goats judgment, Thomas Q. makes it very clear that there will be a separation. Some will go to be where God is and some will not. The Bible teaches this separation will be eternal. The criteria is how did we live or life in relation to what we did with and for “The least of these?” Again, the passage we are studying is Matthew 25:31-46. “WHO WOULD YOU SAY ARE THE ‘LEAST OF THESE’ IN YOUR LIFE?” “The Least of These”. Who are they? http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=302&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins This week we continue our Bible study in Matthew by moving ahead to the 13th capter. If someone were to ask you, “What is the Kingdom of God that Jesus was always talking about?” – what answer would you give? Even the disciples had difficulty understanding during their time with him. chapter which, surprisingly, has seven of Jesus’ parables that relate to the Kingdom of God. This particular lesson is intended to help the listener understand what the Kingdom of God is. Jesus’ disciples really did not understand the parable of the sower even though they said they did. Jesus knew that we could truly understand only when we experience death. Jesus tells six more parables to help them get a better picture of eternity and better understand the parable of the sower. Hopefully we will get a better perspective too in the lesson Thomas Q. has titled, “What's He Talking About?” You’ll hear Thomas Q. thoroughly explain why, “It’s not intelligence or understanding that determine how we live. It’s images that capture our imagination and our hearts and our very lives.” Jesus used seven profound images in this passage to encourage investment in this new understanding of the Kingdom God and what it has provided for us. And that provision means peace, joy, happiness, hope, forgiveness and reconciliation. It means “new life!” Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0100 This week we continue our Bible study in Matthew by moving ahead to the 13th capter. If someone were to ask you, “What is the Kingdom of God that Jesus was always talking about?” – what answer would you give? Even the disciples had difficulty understanding during their time with him. chapter which, surprisingly, has seven of Jesus’ parables that relate to the Kingdom of God. This particular lesson is intended to help the listener understand what the Kingdom of God is. Jesus’ disciples really did not understand the parable of the sower even though they said they did. Jesus knew that we could truly understand only when we experience death. Jesus tells six more parables to help them get a better picture of eternity and better understand the parable of the sower. Hopefully we will get a better perspective too in the lesson Thomas Q. has titled, “What's He Talking About?” You’ll hear Thomas Q. thoroughly explain why, “It’s not intelligence or understanding that determine how we live. It’s images that capture our imagination and our hearts and our very lives.” Jesus used seven profound images in this passage to encourage investment in this new understanding of the Kingdom God and what it has provided for us. And that provision means peace, joy, happiness, hope, forgiveness and reconciliation. It means “new life!” http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=301&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins What do you know about the concept of “first fruits”? Do you know much about this Old Testament practice… what it is and how it should be used? – or is the practice of “First Fruits” a brand new thought for you? The giving of first fruits is mentioned in several places in the Old Testament. If you don’t know much about this subject you’re definitely not alone. Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins believes that the concept of first fruits is a very important part of one’s growth as a follower of Jesus Christ. Thomas Q. also believes that not understanding this vital truth has negatively impacted the Church and diminished its effectiveness. Too many believers have forgotten the concept of First Fruits -- or have never been taught about it in the first place and are totally unaware of the beautiful relationship with God that results from practicing this concept. When First Fruits in not practiced, it impacts more than the effectivness of the Church. Not observing First Fruits limits our enjoymet of the fullness of God in our lives and his love, joy, peace, hope and victory in our life. In this lesson we will discover the purpose of First Fruits, how it's to be practiced and what happens when it is practiced. The concept of “First Fruits” in one’s life has nothing to do with what one gives or does. It is totally based on who they are. What one gives to God as their “First Fruit” is THEMSELF! That’s what it’s all about. The motivation for prioritizing one life is simply an expression of one’s extreme, deep gratitude for God’s grace through Jesus Christ. Grace is God’s overwhelming and complete goodness to us in spite of the reality that we don’t deserve it. Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100 What do you know about the concept of “first fruits”? Do you know much about this Old Testament practice… what it is and how it should be used? – or is the practice of “First Fruits” a brand new thought for you? The giving of first fruits is mentioned in several places in the Old Testament. If you don’t know much about this subject you’re definitely not alone. Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins believes that the concept of first fruits is a very important part of one’s growth as a follower of Jesus Christ. Thomas Q. also believes that not understanding this vital truth has negatively impacted the Church and diminished its effectiveness. Too many believers have forgotten the concept of First Fruits -- or have never been taught about it in the first place and are totally unaware of the beautiful relationship with God that results from practicing this concept. When First Fruits in not practiced, it impacts more than the effectivness of the Church. Not observing First Fruits limits our enjoymet of the fullness of God in our lives and his love, joy, peace, hope and victory in our life. In this lesson we will discover the purpose of First Fruits, how it's to be practiced and what happens when it is practiced. The concept of “First Fruits” in one’s life has nothing to do with what one gives or does. It is totally based on who they are. What one gives to God as their “First Fruit” is THEMSELF! That’s what it’s all about. The motivation for prioritizing one life is simply an expression of one’s extreme, deep gratitude for God’s grace through Jesus Christ. Grace is God’s overwhelming and complete goodness to us in spite of the reality that we don’t deserve it. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=299&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins It’s so hard to personally change things in our lives or “leave”…. isn’t it? The process of leaving is particularly painful and one of the most difficult things we have to do in life. And when we’re challenged to leave or change something that has captured us and put us into the bondage of a negative habit or addiction, “leaving” becomes so difficult that it seems impossible. It’s good that life is a series of welcomings and leavings as that gives us a balance but it’s the leavings that are so difficult for us to implement and are so painful. In this Bible study we study Matthew’s account of Jesus’ “calling out” his first four disciples. Our subject – Repentance! To follow Jesus Christ, the disciples had to “leave” all that was familiar and comfortable for them. And they, like us, had the same fear we have when leaving something – either good or bad. Dr. Robbins introduces this lesson by reading Matthew 4, verses 12-23, and reminds us what it means to “follow Jesus Christ in daily life with the message, “Leaving Is Hard To Do, But Worth It!” Leaving something for the sake of Jesus Christ doesn’t make it any less painful or anxiety provoking, but that’s what it means to “follow Jesus Christ.” As one moves into the future having made the ‘change or leaving’ that was necessary, that person believes that it’s worth the change or the leaving that was made – or it would not have been made. One has to know that the pain of the change is worth it all when compared to the joy, peace, hope, mercy, love, meaningfulness, forgiveness, compassion and eternal life that is received from Jesus Christ. If you don’t believe that what you have in Jesus Christ will be far better than what you have now….you will never leave or change. The goal is the price of the trip! In Jesus Christ there is the sure victory over the tyranny and bondage that have been following and haunting you. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 02:12:45 +0100 It’s so hard to personally change things in our lives or “leave”…. isn’t it? The process of leaving is particularly painful and one of the most difficult things we have to do in life. And when we’re challenged to leave or change something that has captured us and put us into the bondage of a negative habit or addiction, “leaving” becomes so difficult that it seems impossible. It’s good that life is a series of welcomings and leavings as that gives us a balance but it’s the leavings that are so difficult for us to implement and are so painful. In this Bible study we study Matthew’s account of Jesus’ “calling out” his first four disciples. Our subject – Repentance! To follow Jesus Christ, the disciples had to “leave” all that was familiar and comfortable for them. And they, like us, had the same fear we have when leaving something – either good or bad. Dr. Robbins introduces this lesson by reading Matthew 4, verses 12-23, and reminds us what it means to “follow Jesus Christ in daily life with the message, “Leaving Is Hard To Do, But Worth It!” Leaving something for the sake of Jesus Christ doesn’t make it any less painful or anxiety provoking, but that’s what it means to “follow Jesus Christ.” As one moves into the future having made the ‘change or leaving’ that was necessary, that person believes that it’s worth the change or the leaving that was made – or it would not have been made. One has to know that the pain of the change is worth it all when compared to the joy, peace, hope, mercy, love, meaningfulness, forgiveness, compassion and eternal life that is received from Jesus Christ. If you don’t believe that what you have in Jesus Christ will be far better than what you have now….you will never leave or change. The goal is the price of the trip! In Jesus Christ there is the sure victory over the tyranny and bondage that have been following and haunting you. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=297&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins The Gospel of Luke gives a wonderful account of the birth of Jesus Christ. In this message we continue Doctor Luke's story of the birth of Jesus. In the later part of the first chapter we find the account of Mary's visit with cousin Elizabeth who was also pregnant with the boy who would become John the Baptist. Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins helps us focus on the words of Elizabeth - a woman who knew what it was like to have what we would call a right spiritual relationship with her Heavenly Father. Everything that God is as He moves with love, forgiveness and grace is embodied in this meeting between Mary and Elizabeth and in what we call the incarnation - God coming to earth and entering into humanity in the person of a baby at Bethlehem. Do your very best to understand Thomas Q.'s explanation of faith. It's not a matter of you having enough faith to save you. It's a matter of trusting in God's faith toward you....exactly like Elizabeth said about Mary's faith. This is critical to a healthy relationship with God. And, as was said, we usually have the wrong end of the stick. It's not us - It's God!. Trust Him! Here's this truth one more time. We don't trust ourselves to have enough faith but trust God to be faithful to His promise for us. He gave us HIs son and forgives us of our sins. May this Christmas time be one of total freedom and liberation for you as you grasp the correct end and trust God to be faithful to His promise for us through Jesus Christ Listen with your mind and your heart as Dr. Robbins reads Luke, chapter 1, verses 39-45 - when Mary and Elizabeth meet and talk with one another. You will discover why he has titled this sermon, Which End Are You Holding? . To listen to this message use the tools in the upper left column of this page. If you have not register, do that by typing in your Login Name an then give us you password. You only have to register one time. After that just use your ID and Password and it will unlock the resources for you. Click the LISTEN NOW at the top of the margin, and click the name of the message you want to listen to right now. If you want to download a podcasrt, go to the Tool Bar and click CAS RSS Podcast Feed. Follow directions. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:12:35 +0100 The Gospel of Luke gives a wonderful account of the birth of Jesus Christ. In this message we continue Doctor Luke's story of the birth of Jesus. In the later part of the first chapter we find the account of Mary's visit with cousin Elizabeth who was also pregnant with the boy who would become John the Baptist. Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins helps us focus on the words of Elizabeth - a woman who knew what it was like to have what we would call a right spiritual relationship with her Heavenly Father. Everything that God is as He moves with love, forgiveness and grace is embodied in this meeting between Mary and Elizabeth and in what we call the incarnation - God coming to earth and entering into humanity in the person of a baby at Bethlehem. Do your very best to understand Thomas Q.'s explanation of faith. It's not a matter of you having enough faith to save you. It's a matter of trusting in God's faith toward you....exactly like Elizabeth said about Mary's faith. This is critical to a healthy relationship with God. And, as was said, we usually have the wrong end of the stick. It's not us - It's God!. Trust Him! Here's this truth one more time. We don't trust ourselves to have enough faith but trust God to be faithful to His promise for us. He gave us HIs son and forgives us of our sins. May this Christmas time be one of total freedom and liberation for you as you grasp the correct end and trust God to be faithful to His promise for us through Jesus Christ Listen with your mind and your heart as Dr. Robbins reads Luke, chapter 1, verses 39-45 - when Mary and Elizabeth meet and talk with one another. You will discover why he has titled this sermon, Which End Are You Holding? . To listen to this message use the tools in the upper left column of this page. If you have not register, do that by typing in your Login Name an then give us you password. You only have to register one time. After that just use your ID and Password and it will unlock the resources for you. Click the LISTEN NOW at the top of the margin, and click the name of the message you want to listen to right now. If you want to download a podcasrt, go to the Tool Bar and click CAS RSS Podcast Feed. Follow directions. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=294&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins The Gospel of Luke gives a wonderful account of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is such a significant historical event to Dr. Luke that he documents the time and place accurately and in detail. There are aspects in this account of revelation that are so significant that Dr. Robbins spends significant time going over them with us. One of them is that our God is One who takes the initiative and “comes after us.” We don’t have to try to find Him or do anything special or ritualistic to find God. Almighty God is always reaching out to us. He’s here, reachable and waiting. In this message, Thomas Q. Robbins has a beautiful quote that describes God so perfectly. In this message, Thomas Q. Robbins has a beautiful quote that describes God so perfectly. Christmas is the promise that The God who came to us in history, and who comes daily in mystery will one day come in Glory… which is a terse summary of last week’s message on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Thomas Q, Robbins will then shows us a second revelation -- that we are the ones who much stop running and turn to God. If you are not willing to do that, where are you? The word for the turning process is a familiar one – repentance! Those familiar with the military know the command “To the rear, March! In the Roman army that command was the Latin for Repentance. Then look for how Thomas Q. explains “the lay of the land” -- what happens when we do stop and turn around? There are some radical and dramatic changes that take place in us that are real and not a fantasy. “Living In The Present” changes. And those changes impact relationship and give something that is in such great need today. Listen carefully as these concepts are woven carefully and easy to understand. The passage is from Luke, chapter 3, verses 1-3. (Photo courtesy of our special L.D. friend, N.J. Plunkett Jr.) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:12:03 +0100 The Gospel of Luke gives a wonderful account of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is such a significant historical event to Dr. Luke that he documents the time and place accurately and in detail. There are aspects in this account of revelation that are so significant that Dr. Robbins spends significant time going over them with us. One of them is that our God is One who takes the initiative and “comes after us.” We don’t have to try to find Him or do anything special or ritualistic to find God. Almighty God is always reaching out to us. He’s here, reachable and waiting. In this message, Thomas Q. Robbins has a beautiful quote that describes God so perfectly. In this message, Thomas Q. Robbins has a beautiful quote that describes God so perfectly. Christmas is the promise that The God who came to us in history, and who comes daily in mystery will one day come in Glory… which is a terse summary of last week’s message on the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Thomas Q, Robbins will then shows us a second revelation -- that we are the ones who much stop running and turn to God. If you are not willing to do that, where are you? The word for the turning process is a familiar one – repentance! Those familiar with the military know the command “To the rear, March! In the Roman army that command was the Latin for Repentance. Then look for how Thomas Q. explains “the lay of the land” -- what happens when we do stop and turn around? There are some radical and dramatic changes that take place in us that are real and not a fantasy. “Living In The Present” changes. And those changes impact relationship and give something that is in such great need today. Listen carefully as these concepts are woven carefully and easy to understand. The passage is from Luke, chapter 3, verses 1-3. (Photo courtesy of our special L.D. friend, N.J. Plunkett Jr.) http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=292&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins The Christmas Story according to the Gospel of John does not involve the image of the Nativity but it explains spiritually, from a cosmic viewpoint, what transpired at Christmas. John also explains clearly how this monumental event – the Incarnation – has impacted mankind ever since. God coming to earth in the form of a human baby and what followed “IS” the New Covenant which the prophet Jeremiah preached and wrote about in the Old Testament so many centuries ago. Jeremiah preached that what was written on stone – the law – was to be written on the heart – grace. Jesus came to fulfill that law by paying the price for mankind’s sin nature. God came to earth to seek and save those would have otherwise died a spiritual death as well as a physical death. The full revelation of God came in the person of Jesus Christ. John tells us that Jesus is fully God and fully man. Because of the Christmas event – the incarnation – God, through Jesus took our place and paid the price for sin on the Cross. That act closed the gulf that existed between God and man and set up the conditions which, by choice, we can live in a grace relationship with God and have His life – a life that is not terminated by physical death. In this message “BECAUSE HE LOVED US SO MUCH….” Dr. Robbins’s desire is that his message will help each listener understand more clearly the implications of Christmas and what is called the Incarnation. When God’s coming to earth is the ultimate revelation. God took on the form of a human so He could walk and talk with us, explain His plan for our life and experience the Cross. His life showed mankind the way and what was required for redemption. Here’s Thomas Q. Robbins reading the Christmas story from the first chapter of John beginning with verse one. It’s the “non-nativity” Christmas Story titled, “BECAUSE HE LOVED US SO MUCH….” Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:12:05 +0100 The Christmas Story according to the Gospel of John does not involve the image of the Nativity but it explains spiritually, from a cosmic viewpoint, what transpired at Christmas. John also explains clearly how this monumental event – the Incarnation – has impacted mankind ever since. God coming to earth in the form of a human baby and what followed “IS” the New Covenant which the prophet Jeremiah preached and wrote about in the Old Testament so many centuries ago. Jeremiah preached that what was written on stone – the law – was to be written on the heart – grace. Jesus came to fulfill that law by paying the price for mankind’s sin nature. God came to earth to seek and save those would have otherwise died a spiritual death as well as a physical death. The full revelation of God came in the person of Jesus Christ. John tells us that Jesus is fully God and fully man. Because of the Christmas event – the incarnation – God, through Jesus took our place and paid the price for sin on the Cross. That act closed the gulf that existed between God and man and set up the conditions which, by choice, we can live in a grace relationship with God and have His life – a life that is not terminated by physical death. In this message “BECAUSE HE LOVED US SO MUCH….” Dr. Robbins’s desire is that his message will help each listener understand more clearly the implications of Christmas and what is called the Incarnation. When God’s coming to earth is the ultimate revelation. God took on the form of a human so He could walk and talk with us, explain His plan for our life and experience the Cross. His life showed mankind the way and what was required for redemption. Here’s Thomas Q. Robbins reading the Christmas story from the first chapter of John beginning with verse one. It’s the “non-nativity” Christmas Story titled, “BECAUSE HE LOVED US SO MUCH….” http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=290&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins What plans are you carrying out to take you into the future toward the rest of your life? What motivated you to move in that direction and how long have you been implementing your plan? And, by the way, how is the implementation of those plans working out in these closing weeks of 2009? Are you moving ahead toward your objectives and goals as you carry out your purpose and mission for life - has the economic situation thrown sand into the gears of those plans?... have the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan touched you directly and made you take a left turn for awhile?... how devastating is the loss of the loved one you depended on to help with the fulfillment of the plans for your life?... coming up short on your tuition for 2010 have required you to altar plans for the next quarter?... and the heaviest blow of all is the expected sale of your home that seemed so sure - just vanished. All of us have plans and dreams short-circuited in a crushing way that impacts our life. What we thought was going to happen will not - and often the exact opposite drops on us unexpectedly. This is why we all need mid-course corrections for our plans intended to carry out our plans. Sometimes we need not only adjusted plans but also new plans... or even a new vision. In this message, Dr. Robbins shows just how God revealed a beautiful vision to one of his prophets that gave him a new understanding of his purpose in life. That's what all of us need today... a clear understanding of our purpose in life and a new vision - one that is not a pretend shadow vision of what is unimportant but one that is deeper and wider and higher -- a vision of the Real World! Here's Thomas Q. Robbins using the passage from Isaiah, chapter 11, verses 1-10. Thomas Q. wants you to catch hold of a new vision for your life that represents true reality. The question... WHAT'S YOUR VISION? Sun, 29 Nov 2009 02:11:32 +0100 What plans are you carrying out to take you into the future toward the rest of your life? What motivated you to move in that direction and how long have you been implementing your plan? And, by the way, how is the implementation of those plans working out in these closing weeks of 2009? Are you moving ahead toward your objectives and goals as you carry out your purpose and mission for life - has the economic situation thrown sand into the gears of those plans?... have the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan touched you directly and made you take a left turn for awhile?... how devastating is the loss of the loved one you depended on to help with the fulfillment of the plans for your life?... coming up short on your tuition for 2010 have required you to altar plans for the next quarter?... and the heaviest blow of all is the expected sale of your home that seemed so sure - just vanished. All of us have plans and dreams short-circuited in a crushing way that impacts our life. What we thought was going to happen will not - and often the exact opposite drops on us unexpectedly. This is why we all need mid-course corrections for our plans intended to carry out our plans. Sometimes we need not only adjusted plans but also new plans... or even a new vision. In this message, Dr. Robbins shows just how God revealed a beautiful vision to one of his prophets that gave him a new understanding of his purpose in life. That's what all of us need today... a clear understanding of our purpose in life and a new vision - one that is not a pretend shadow vision of what is unimportant but one that is deeper and wider and higher -- a vision of the Real World! Here's Thomas Q. Robbins using the passage from Isaiah, chapter 11, verses 1-10. Thomas Q. wants you to catch hold of a new vision for your life that represents true reality. The question... WHAT'S YOUR VISION? http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=288&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins Followers of Jesus Christ are an Advent people, anticipating the future with great expectation. We are a people excited about what is coming and what is going to transpire. As believers, that’s our MO or ‘modus operand I’. It’s just a fact that we are a people oriented toward the future. And when everything else is considered, that’s the only way one can “fully” live in the present. But there’s a “side-effect,” that accompanies this Advent mindset that we have -- it’s a personality trait that does not contribute to our ‘well-being’ at all -- IMPATIENCE. Non-believers are impatient as well, but the source of our impatience is somewhat different. Because believers are future oriented, when what we anticipate is not happening to our satisfaction or our personal timetable is ‘dead in the water’ our impatience seems to explode. Impatience is not a character quality we want in our life. We must also remember that it’s possible to be blind to it as well. Impatience is commonly created by the emotions of fear and anger. The issue for us is to discover what we can do to begin correcting this undesirable trait. In this Bible lesson, Dr. Robbins shows just how angry and fearful our culture and world has become. It seems to be at a point where something must be done. But, as usual, it all has to start “with us” as individuals. Listen carefully how Thomas Q. Robbins suggests that a proper understanding of the Advent of the Christmas event and the promise of Christ’s second coming is the prescription for impatience. The story of God’s Love is the source of healing. How we implement that Love in the world and in our lives is the issue. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:11:54 +0100 Followers of Jesus Christ are an Advent people, anticipating the future with great expectation. We are a people excited about what is coming and what is going to transpire. As believers, that’s our MO or ‘modus operand I’. It’s just a fact that we are a people oriented toward the future. And when everything else is considered, that’s the only way one can “fully” live in the present. But there’s a “side-effect,” that accompanies this Advent mindset that we have -- it’s a personality trait that does not contribute to our ‘well-being’ at all -- IMPATIENCE. Non-believers are impatient as well, but the source of our impatience is somewhat different. Because believers are future oriented, when what we anticipate is not happening to our satisfaction or our personal timetable is ‘dead in the water’ our impatience seems to explode. Impatience is not a character quality we want in our life. We must also remember that it’s possible to be blind to it as well. Impatience is commonly created by the emotions of fear and anger. The issue for us is to discover what we can do to begin correcting this undesirable trait. In this Bible lesson, Dr. Robbins shows just how angry and fearful our culture and world has become. It seems to be at a point where something must be done. But, as usual, it all has to start “with us” as individuals. Listen carefully how Thomas Q. Robbins suggests that a proper understanding of the Advent of the Christmas event and the promise of Christ’s second coming is the prescription for impatience. The story of God’s Love is the source of healing. How we implement that Love in the world and in our lives is the issue. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=282&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins Why is it that the parables Jesus told are not always that easy to understand? They were told in an agrarian society to simply illustrate abstract spiritual ideas and principles and make them understandable. Some of these wonderful teachings reach a point where we all have difficulty establishing the clarity of the message. Many of the parables have more than one interpretation and there are some that have no clear-cut meaning and we have to depend on the Holy Spirit as our teacher for our interpretation. The parable of the King and his wedding feast happens to be one of the more difficult to understand and that may be true for you as well. Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins offers an interpretation that may be helpful to your understanding as well although it is more that likely you have not been that recently concerned about this parable. There is just so much to deal with in Scripture that’s why it’s so important to engage in daily Bible study, biblical sermons at your church and other opportunities for Bible study such as this Come and See radio Bible study. The nature of the parable of the King and his wedding feast prompt Dr. Robbins to title his lesson, “WHAT ARE YOU WEARING?” since one of the guests was punished severely for his dress code. And it’s a dress code that spiritually affects every one of us. We’re studying Matthew, chapter 22, and beginning with verse 1. Be ready to deal with a very puzzling parable and yet so very revealing when we understand what Jesus was talking about. At the conclusion of this lesson you will be able to tell others ‘what you are wearing’ spiritually. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:11:12 +0100 Why is it that the parables Jesus told are not always that easy to understand? They were told in an agrarian society to simply illustrate abstract spiritual ideas and principles and make them understandable. Some of these wonderful teachings reach a point where we all have difficulty establishing the clarity of the message. Many of the parables have more than one interpretation and there are some that have no clear-cut meaning and we have to depend on the Holy Spirit as our teacher for our interpretation. The parable of the King and his wedding feast happens to be one of the more difficult to understand and that may be true for you as well. Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins offers an interpretation that may be helpful to your understanding as well although it is more that likely you have not been that recently concerned about this parable. There is just so much to deal with in Scripture that’s why it’s so important to engage in daily Bible study, biblical sermons at your church and other opportunities for Bible study such as this Come and See radio Bible study. The nature of the parable of the King and his wedding feast prompt Dr. Robbins to title his lesson, “WHAT ARE YOU WEARING?” since one of the guests was punished severely for his dress code. And it’s a dress code that spiritually affects every one of us. We’re studying Matthew, chapter 22, and beginning with verse 1. Be ready to deal with a very puzzling parable and yet so very revealing when we understand what Jesus was talking about. At the conclusion of this lesson you will be able to tell others ‘what you are wearing’ spiritually. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=279&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins It’s always helpful to periodically examine the biblical patterns for Worship. Actually, it’s a good practice to examine these often as our culture has strongly injected entertainment into much of our life, including our worship experience. What Dr.Robbins does in this message is not focus on the form or method of Worship but present the significant aspects of Worship that influence and impact our personal worship of Creator God. The text for our Bible study comes from the 8th chapter of the book of Nehemiah - a book that may be unfamiliar to many. In this text we’ll find several aspects of Worship that will enrich our relationship with God if we but practice them. Thomas Q. gives a wonderful definition of “preaching.” Listen for it. This lesson, ”Forgotten Aspects of Worship,” is intended to help us understand several aspects of personal and corporate Worship that can be gleaned from the passage in Nehemiah and the worship they had at the completion of the rebuilding of the wall. Have you ever felt overwhelmed with gratitude for what God has done for you through His son Jesus Christ? Overwhelmed by understanding anew the incredible gift of forgiveness ad mercy that has gifted you with wholeness and purpose in life? That’s what motivates true worship and what motivates us to be the instrument God uses in the lives of others. You will learn a beautiful definition of worship that is fund in Romans, chapter 12, verses 1 and 2. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:10:09 +0100 It’s always helpful to periodically examine the biblical patterns for Worship. Actually, it’s a good practice to examine these often as our culture has strongly injected entertainment into much of our life, including our worship experience. What Dr.Robbins does in this message is not focus on the form or method of Worship but present the significant aspects of Worship that influence and impact our personal worship of Creator God. The text for our Bible study comes from the 8th chapter of the book of Nehemiah - a book that may be unfamiliar to many. In this text we’ll find several aspects of Worship that will enrich our relationship with God if we but practice them. Thomas Q. gives a wonderful definition of “preaching.” Listen for it. This lesson, ”Forgotten Aspects of Worship,” is intended to help us understand several aspects of personal and corporate Worship that can be gleaned from the passage in Nehemiah and the worship they had at the completion of the rebuilding of the wall. Have you ever felt overwhelmed with gratitude for what God has done for you through His son Jesus Christ? Overwhelmed by understanding anew the incredible gift of forgiveness ad mercy that has gifted you with wholeness and purpose in life? That’s what motivates true worship and what motivates us to be the instrument God uses in the lives of others. You will learn a beautiful definition of worship that is fund in Romans, chapter 12, verses 1 and 2. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=277&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins Dr. Thomas Q Robbins believes there is an extremely important message for any serious follower of Jesus Christ in the 10th chapter of Hebrews, verses 19-25. This passage clearly describes the six disciplines that make one an effective disciple of Jesus Christ. There is such a critical need for the Church to be all that is was created to be. Practicing these six aspects of discipleship or disciplines that are discussed in this Bible study will allow us to help the Church become what it was intended to be when Jesus Christ established it. Dr. Robbins thoroughly explains the six disciplines that are vital to our growth as a Christian and suggests a simple three-part procedure to get us all restarted with a renewed desire to become all that God intends for us to be. None of these six disciplines are new to you. They represent areas of life – areas of practice – that are intended to become as natural as breathing and sleeping. Look for them as you listen to the message. You may call the message up and listen via audio streaming or download it as a podcast to listen to later. These are the areas to look for: 1. Prayer 2. Persevere in your faith. Focus on the Faithfulness of God. Get your eyes off of yourself. 3. Provoke others in the works of love and the things of God. We are to encourage and hold each other accountable for translating our faith into daily life. 4. Meet with God both alone and with others. Practice His Presence. 5. Encourage each other. 6. Never lose site of the return of Jesus Christ. Believe in the Resurrection. These are the basic principles for us to follow so that we, as Paul says in Second Corinthians, know God better today than we did the day before. Practicing these principles will make us a different person and much more prepared to help make the world a better place to live in until Christ returns. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:10:14 +0100 Dr. Thomas Q Robbins believes there is an extremely important message for any serious follower of Jesus Christ in the 10th chapter of Hebrews, verses 19-25. This passage clearly describes the six disciplines that make one an effective disciple of Jesus Christ. There is such a critical need for the Church to be all that is was created to be. Practicing these six aspects of discipleship or disciplines that are discussed in this Bible study will allow us to help the Church become what it was intended to be when Jesus Christ established it. Dr. Robbins thoroughly explains the six disciplines that are vital to our growth as a Christian and suggests a simple three-part procedure to get us all restarted with a renewed desire to become all that God intends for us to be. None of these six disciplines are new to you. They represent areas of life – areas of practice – that are intended to become as natural as breathing and sleeping. Look for them as you listen to the message. You may call the message up and listen via audio streaming or download it as a podcast to listen to later. These are the areas to look for: 1. Prayer 2. Persevere in your faith. Focus on the Faithfulness of God. Get your eyes off of yourself. 3. Provoke others in the works of love and the things of God. We are to encourage and hold each other accountable for translating our faith into daily life. 4. Meet with God both alone and with others. Practice His Presence. 5. Encourage each other. 6. Never lose site of the return of Jesus Christ. Believe in the Resurrection. These are the basic principles for us to follow so that we, as Paul says in Second Corinthians, know God better today than we did the day before. Practicing these principles will make us a different person and much more prepared to help make the world a better place to live in until Christ returns. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=274&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins In this lesson, Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins takes us to the story of Lazarus in the 12th chapter of the book of John. The raising of Lazarus from the dead is a familiar biblical account to all of us. But Thomas Q. Robbins points out some less common facts regarding what happened to Lazarus after the miracle took place. One of these less known facts is that many Jews had become believers as a result of the miracle and left their Jewish faith. Another fact is that the Jewish leaders had every intention of assassinating Lazarus, a worthy model for the Church today and for each of us as individuals when it comes to our responsibility of being a witness for the Gospel. When we take our relationship with Jesus Christ seriously we will experience opposition and have to pay a price for our faithfulness to the Lord. Lazarus is a good model for us. He used the powerful tool of hospitality for witness just as Jesus showed hospitality to Zachaeus. Another excellent tool Lazarus used in his witness to others was showing in his everyday life that “he was a friend” of Jesus. We search and try to perfect so many different methods and paths to become a more effective witness for Jesus Christ. In this lesson, Thomas Q. will make some suggestions we may have not considered as he shows us how Lazarus influenced others for Jesus after having been made alive by Christ – and by doing so -- put himself in jeopardy. We’re studying John 12, verses 1 to 2 and 11 to 12. The lesson is titled “Lazarus Did It? How About You? As you listen to the message we have provided in the “Listen Now” link, think about what kind of friend you are to Jesus Christ? How does your life show this friendship? When we take our relationship with Jesus Christ seriously we will experience opposition and have to pay a price for our faithfulness to the Lord. Lazarus is a good model for us. He used the powerful tool of hospitality for witness just as Jesus showed hospitality to Zachaeus. Another excellent tool Lazarus used in his witness to others was showing in his everyday life that “he was a friend” of Jesus. Good listening and thank you for your visit. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:10:04 +0100 In this lesson, Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins takes us to the story of Lazarus in the 12th chapter of the book of John. The raising of Lazarus from the dead is a familiar biblical account to all of us. But Thomas Q. Robbins points out some less common facts regarding what happened to Lazarus after the miracle took place. One of these less known facts is that many Jews had become believers as a result of the miracle and left their Jewish faith. Another fact is that the Jewish leaders had every intention of assassinating Lazarus, a worthy model for the Church today and for each of us as individuals when it comes to our responsibility of being a witness for the Gospel. When we take our relationship with Jesus Christ seriously we will experience opposition and have to pay a price for our faithfulness to the Lord. Lazarus is a good model for us. He used the powerful tool of hospitality for witness just as Jesus showed hospitality to Zachaeus. Another excellent tool Lazarus used in his witness to others was showing in his everyday life that “he was a friend” of Jesus. We search and try to perfect so many different methods and paths to become a more effective witness for Jesus Christ. In this lesson, Thomas Q. will make some suggestions we may have not considered as he shows us how Lazarus influenced others for Jesus after having been made alive by Christ – and by doing so -- put himself in jeopardy. We’re studying John 12, verses 1 to 2 and 11 to 12. The lesson is titled “Lazarus Did It? How About You? As you listen to the message we have provided in the “Listen Now” link, think about what kind of friend you are to Jesus Christ? How does your life show this friendship? When we take our relationship with Jesus Christ seriously we will experience opposition and have to pay a price for our faithfulness to the Lord. Lazarus is a good model for us. He used the powerful tool of hospitality for witness just as Jesus showed hospitality to Zachaeus. Another excellent tool Lazarus used in his witness to others was showing in his everyday life that “he was a friend” of Jesus. Good listening and thank you for your visit. http://comeandseeministries.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=356&Itemid=41 Dr. Thomas Q. Robbins Bible Study with Thomas Q. Robbins The subject of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ rarely comes up these days but it’s often taught and explained at the beginning of Advent – a celebration that focuses on the time Jesus, the Son of God, broke into history by being born of a virgin in Bethlehem at Christmas. But the Church also believes that Jesus will come again which is referred to as the Second Coming. We all know that Jesus clearly taught this and that believers are to be warned to be ready for His return. So Advent is a good time to speak about the first and second coming of Jesus Christ – and that’s the topic for our Bible study this week. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Bible Study with Thomas Q. Robbins The subject of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ rarely comes up these days but it’s often taught and explained at the beginning of Advent – a celebration that focuses on the time Jesus, the Son of God, broke into history by being born of a virgin in Bethlehem at Christmas. But the Church also believes that Jesus will come again which is referred to as the Second Coming. We all know that Jesus clearly taught this and that believers are to be warned to be ready for His return. So Advent is a good time to speak about the first and second coming of Jesus Christ – and that’s the topic for our Bible study this week.