Transcript Slide 1

JUST A LITTLE TALK WITH JESUS
What is the “Godhead?” If they are all one, why
can’t we sing, “have a little talk with Jesus.” If
they are 3 in 1 what are the things that separate
them, and what are their specific jobs? Don’t
their jobs overlap at times?
Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in
Our image, according to Our likeness.
Ephesians 4:4 There is one body and one Spirit,
just as you were called in one hope of your
calling; 5 one Lord (Jesus), one faith, one
baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is
above all, and through all, and in you all.
These 3 circles
are separate
and distinct
from one
another, yet
they are one.
An egg
consists of a
shell, white,
and yolk, but
these 3
combined are
one egg.
Man is made
up of body,
soul, and
spirit, but
these 3
combined
are one
person.
•Eph. 4:4 says there is one body.
•1 Cor. 12:12-20 and Rom. 12:4-5 teaches there
are many members that make up that one body
and that we all have different roles within that
one body. Even though we are many members,
we are all to be of one mind and purpose (1 Pet.
3:8, Phil. 1:27; 2:2, 2 Cor. 13:11).
• Similarly, the Father, the Son, and the Holy
Spirit are of one mind and one purpose, and they
are in perfect unity. However, they have different
roles.
Ephesians 3:9 and to make all see what is the
fellowship of the mystery, which from the
beginning of the ages has been hidden in God
who created all things through Jesus Christ; 10
to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of
God might be made known by the church to the
principalities and powers in the heavenly places,
11 according to the eternal purpose which He
accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,
John 1:3 All things were made through Him, and
without Him nothing was made that was made.
Colossians 1:16 For by Him all things were
created that are in heaven and that are on earth,
visible and invisible, whether thrones or
dominions or principalities or powers. All things
were created through Him and for Him.
Genesis 1:2 The earth was without form, and
void; and darkness was on the face of the deep.
And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face
of the waters.
Job 26:13 By His Spirit He adorned the heavens;
Psalm 104:30 You send forth Your Spirit, they are
created; And You renew the face of the earth.
1.In the N.T. the Father is the head of Christ (1
Cor. 11:3) and our prayers are to be directed to
Him (Mt. 6:6).
2.Jesus taught and followed the will of the Father
(Jn. 5:30; 8:28). Jesus is the one that died for
us, and He is our mediator and intercessor (1
Tim. 2:5; Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25).
3.The Holy Spirit was the power behind the
miracles (Rom. 15:19) and He revealed the
Word of God (1 Cor. 2:12-13). He is also our
intercessor (Rom. 8:26-27).
All three have a function in our baptism. When we
are baptized, our sins are forgiven because of
Jesus (Acts 2:38), and we are united with Him
(Rom. 6). The Holy Spirit seals us (Eph. 1:13-14),
and we can know that all these things happen at
our baptism by us putting our faith in the working
of the Father (Col. 2:12) who created this plan of
salvation for us (Rom. 5:8-11). Though there are
different persons in the Godhead, each of them
serve a different role, yet they are equally Deity.
Jesus is Deity
John 10:30 I and my Father are one.
John 8:58 He says that I AM
John 8:24 You will die in your sins if you don’t
believe Jesus is God
*Luke 4:8 Jesus says to worship God
*Rev 22:8-9 Says you are to worship God
*Mt. 8:2 Jesus accepts worship, which means He
is God.
John 20:28 Thomas says my Lord my God without
being corrected.
Heb. 1:4-9 Destroys the teaching that Jesus was
an angel, and God calls Him God.
Holy Spirit is Deity
He speaks, hears, resists, wills, and guides
Acts 5:3-4 HS is called God
John 16:13 Hears and guides into all truths
1 Tim. 4:1; Acts 10:19-20 HS speaks
John 14:26 HS teaches
Acts 16: 6-7 HS forbids
1 Cor. 12:11 HS wills
Eph. 4:30 HS can be grieved
Acts 15:28 It seemed good to the HS.
Acts 13:2 HS says separate to ME
Rom. 15:19 Power behind the signs
Mt. 12:31 Do not blasphemy the HS
If they are all one, why can’t we sing, “have a
little talk with Jesus.”
After all Jesus was given all authority over
heaven and earth (Mt. 28:18) and we are told
that whatever we do in word or deed, we are to
do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus (Col. 3:17),
which means do it by His authority. Jesus also
says:
John 4:24 "God is Spirit, and those who worship
Him must worship in spirit and truth."
2 John 1:9 Whoever transgresses and does not
abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God.
He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both
the Father and the Son.
Ephesians 5:18 And do not be drunk with wine, in
which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,
19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns
and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in
your heart to the Lord,
Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in
you richly in all wisdom, teaching and
admonishing one another in psalms and hymns
and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your
hearts to the Lord.
Hebrews 2:12 .. "I will declare Your name to My
brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will sing
praise to You.“
Hebrews 13:15 Therefore by Him let us
continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God,
that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His
name.
James 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let
him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing
psalms.
Acts 16:25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were
praying and singing hymns to God, and the
prisoners were listening to them.
1 Corinthians 14:15 What is the conclusion then?
I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray
with the understanding. I will sing with the spirit,
and I will also sing with the understanding.
A good question to ask ourselves is, would I teach
what this song is teaching to someone else?
JUST A LITTLE TALK WITH JESUS
I once was lost in sin but Jesus took me in,
And then a little light from Heaven filled my soul;
It bathed my heart in love and wrote my name above,
And just a little talk with Jesus made me whole.
Chorus
Now let us have a little talk with Jesus.
Let us tell Him all about our troubles.
He will hear our faintest cry
And He will answer by and by.
Now when you feel a little pray’r-ful yearning,
As your heart unto heaven is turning
You will find a little talk with Jesus makes it right.’
I may have doubts and fears, my eyes be filled with tears,
But Jesus is a friend who watches day and night;
I go to Him in prayer, He knows my ev'ry care,
And just a little talk with Jesus makes it right.
TELL IT TO JESUS
Are you weary, are you heavy hearted?
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus.
Are you grieving over joys departed?
Tell it to Jesus alone.
Refrain
Tell it to Jesus, tell it to Jesus,
He is a Friend that’s well known.
You’ve no other such a friend or brother,
Tell it to Jesus alone.
JUST A LITTLE TALK WITH JESUS
Part 2
If they are all one, why can’t we sing, “have a
little talk with Jesus.”
Matthew 4:10 Then Jesus said to him, "Away with
you, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship
the LORD your God, and Him only you shall
serve.' "
Matthew 14:33 Then those who were in the boat
came and worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are
the Son of God.“
Luke 24:52 And they worshiped Him, and
returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
Psalm 95:1 Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let
us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. 2
Let us come before His presence with
thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with
psalms.
Ephesians 5:18 And do not be drunk with wine, in
which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,
19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns
and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in
your heart to the Lord,
Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in
you richly in all wisdom, teaching and
admonishing one another in psalms and hymns
and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your
hearts to the Lord.
Ephesians 5:18 And do not be drunk with wine, in
which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,
19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns
and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in
your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always
for all things to God the Father in the name of our
Lord Jesus Christ,
Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in
you richly in all wisdom, teaching and
admonishing one another in psalms and hymns
and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your
hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatever you do in
word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord
Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through
Him.
Hebrews 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great
High Priest who has passed through the heavens,
Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our
confession. 15 For we do not have a High Priest
who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but
was in all points tempted as we are, yet without
sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne
of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find
grace to help in time of need.
20 giving thanks always for all things to God the
Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
If we are to give thanks always to God the Father,
how is there anytime left to pray to Jesus or the
Holy Spirit?
If we are to thank the Father for all things, how is
there going to be anything left to thank Jesus
for?
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in
everything by prayer and supplication, with
thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to
God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding, will guard your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus.
If in everything we make our request know to
God, what is left over for us to pray to Jesus or to
the Holy Spirit?
Matthew 6:5 " And when you pray, you shall not be like
the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the
synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they
may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have
their reward. 6 "But you, when you pray, go into your
room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your
Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who
sees in secret will reward you openly. 7 "And when you
pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For
they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8
"Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the
things you have need of before you ask Him. 9 "In this
manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed
be Your name.
Matthew 7:11 "If you then, being evil, know how
to give good gifts to your children, how much
more will your Father who is in heaven give good
things to those who ask Him!
John 14:12 " Most assuredly, I say to you, he who
believes in Me, the works that I do he will do
also; and greater works than these he will do,
because I go to My Father. 13 "And whatever you
ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father
may be glorified in the Son.
John 15:16 "You did not choose Me, but I chose
you and appointed you that you should go and
bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that
whatever you ask the Father in My name He may
give you.
John 16:17 Then some of His disciples said among
themselves, "What is this that He says to us, 'A little
while, and you will not see Me; and again a little while,
and you will see Me'; and, 'because I go to the Father'?"
18 They said therefore, "What is this that He says, 'A little
while'? We do not know what He is saying." 19 Now
Jesus knew that they desired to ask Him, and He said to
them, "Are you inquiring among yourselves about what I
said, 'A little while, and you will not see Me; and again a
little while, and you will see Me'?
20 "Most assuredly, I say to you that you will
weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; and
you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be
turned into joy. 21 "A woman, when she is in
labor, has sorrow because her hour has come; but
as soon as she has given birth to the child, she no
longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a
human being has been born into the world. 22
"Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see
you again and your heart will rejoice, and your
joy no one will take from you.
John 16:23 "And in that day you will ask Me
nothing. Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever
you ask the Father in My name He will give you.
24 "Until now you have asked nothing in My
name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy
may be full.
John 16:25 " These things I have spoken to you in
figurative language; but the time is coming when
I will no longer speak to you in figurative
language, but I will tell you plainly about the
Father. 26 "In that day you will ask in My name,
and I do not say to you that I shall pray the
Father for you; 27 "for the Father Himself loves
you, because you have loved Me, and have
believed that I came forth from God. 28 "I came
forth from the Father and have come into the
world. Again, I leave the world and go to the
Father."
Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, As we
forgive our debtors.
Matthew 6:14 "For if you forgive men their
trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive
you.
1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light as He is in
the light, we have fellowship with one another,
and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us
from all sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we
deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If
we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to
forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness.
Ephesians 4:32 And be kind to one another,
tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God
in Christ forgave you.
If we were to confess our sins to Jesus or to the
Holy Spirit do you think those sins would be
forgiven?
If we could pray to all three members of the
Godhead then why did Jesus only pray to the
Father during His earthly ministry?
According to Thayer a mediator is:
“one who intervenes between two, either in order
to make or restore peace and friendship, or form
a compact, or for ratifying a covenant.”
1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God and one
Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ
Jesus,
Hebrews 8:6 But now He has obtained a more
excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also
Mediator of a better covenant, which was
established on better promises.
Can we pray to Jesus in the name of the Father?
Ephesians 3:11 according to the eternal purpose
which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,
12 in whom we have boldness and access with
confidence through faith in Him. 13 Therefore I
ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations
for you, which is your glory. 14 For this reason I
bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ,
Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our
weaknesses. For we do not know what we should
pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself
makes intercession for us with groanings which
cannot be uttered.
Romans 8:34 Who is he who condemns? It is
Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen,
who is even at the right hand of God, who also
makes intercession for us.
Jesus is called our advocate in 1 Jn. 2:1.
Gary Workman:
1 Timothy 2:5 has been adduced as an implication that we
might pray to Jesus since He is our Mediator “between
God and men.” But this does not mean that we speak to
Jesus and then ask Him to speak to God. Our Mediator,
Intercessor, Advocate and High Priest said, “Pray to thy
Father” (Mt. 6:6). And early Christians understood it. They
bowed their knees “unto the Father” (Eph. 3:14) and
“lifted up their voices to God” (Acts 4:24). The Old
Covenant also had a mediator and high priest (Moses and
Aaron) but Jews could pray to neither one. We do not
have an inherit right to pray to our Mediator any more
than they could pray to theirs. One should no more pray
to Jesus as Mediator or Intercessor than he should pray to
the Holy Spirit who specifically intercedes for us in prayer
(Rom. 8:26-27).
Wayne Cox wrote:
The idea is not that we speak to Jesus first, and then He
takes our request to God, but that we have direct access
to God by the blood of Christ (Heb. 10:19). Jesus, as our
High Priest (Heb. 3:1) is the “bridge builder” between God
and man, the mediator we so desperately need (1 Tim.
2:5). Because of His redemptive and mediatoral work, we
can come to the throne of grace with boldness (Heb.
4:16). “Boldly” is the same word translated “confidence”
(Heb. 3:6) and literally means “freedom of speech,
openness.” We have open access to God and can approach
Him with confidence, not because we are deserving, but
because of the sacrifice of Christ.
John 14:13 "And whatever you ask in My name,
that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in
the Son. 14 "If you ask anything in My name, I
will do it.
NIV John 14:14 You may ask me for anything in
my name, and I will do it.
Acts 7:55 But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into
heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at
the right hand of God, 56 and said, "Look! I see the
heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right
hand of God!" 57 Then they cried out with a loud voice,
stopped their ears, and ran at him with one accord; 58
and they cast him out of the city and stoned him. And the
witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young
man named Saul. 59 And they stoned Stephen as he was
calling on God and saying, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."
60 Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice,
"Lord, do not charge them with this sin." And when he
had said this, he fell asleep.
Revelation 22:20 He who testifies to these things
says, "Surely I am coming quickly." Amen. Even
so, come, Lord Jesus!
"Acts 7:59 and Rev. 22:20 are often referred to as
evidence that we pray to Jesus. But if Stephen's request
and John's "Come, Lord Jesus" authorize us to pray to
him, do requests made to heavenly angels and elders
authorize us to pray to them as found in (Rev. 7:13,14;
10:8,9)? Can we base our prayers on the extraordinary
experiences of Gideon (Judg. 6:17-18,22) or Manoah
(Judg. 13) or Mary (Luke 1:26-38) or Abraham (Gen. 18)
or Lot (Gen. 19)? Remember that both Stephen and John
were inspired men who at the very moment of these
sayings were caught up in heavenly visions (Acts 7:55-56;
Rev. 22) in which Jesus was personally manifested.
Therefore, their statements to our Lord can in no way
serve as a pattern for our practices today.
"Our instructions as to how to pray are very clear in the
New Testament. Jesus, who is our mediator, intercessor,
advocate and High Priest, said: "Pray to the Father" (Matt.
6:6,9; Luke 11:2) and "ask of the Father in my name"
(John 15:16; 14:13-14; 16:23-24). Paul, to whom both
Jesus and an angel once appeared, said that we should
give thanks always "in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ
to God, even the Father" (Eph. 5:20). And those early
Christians understood these things for when they prayed
they bowed their knees "unto the Father" (Eph. 3:14) and
"lifted up their voice to God" (Acts 4:24). In the inspired
history book of Acts we find it was God to whom they
always prayed (Acts 12:5; Acts 16:25; Acts 27:35).
"In light of all of this, Christians should neither practice
nor advocate praying to Jesus. This will necessitate
screening some songs that are commonly in our hymn
books. "I Must Tell Jesus," "Tell It to Jesus Alone," and
"Just a Little Talk with Jesus" do not represent scriptural
views. These songs do not advocate praying THROUGH
Jesus, but praying TO Jesus. How utterly wrong it is,
therefore, to encourage people to "have a little talk with
Jesus" and "go to him in prayer," saying that "just a little
talk with Jesus made me whole.“
"In the area of prayer (as with all other Bible matters),
let us practice what the New Testament teaches. And it
clearly teaches that we may not pray to Jesus, too!