1 Acts 8:36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?

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Acts 8:36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?


[By Ron Halbrook]

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Introduction:Introduction:

1. 1. Acts 8:36-38; 22:16Acts 8:36-38; 22:16 Urgent question, Urgent question, urgent answerurgent answer

2. 2. Matt. 3:7-8, 12Matt. 3:7-8, 12 Seek baptism, not ready Seek baptism, not ready

3. 3. 2 Pet. 1:92 Pet. 1:9 Ready, baptized, Ready, baptized, but forgot meaning but forgot meaning

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4. Ready:4. Ready:Know sinKnow sinHunger for GodHunger for GodKnow God’s loveKnow God’s loveKnow basis of pardonKnow basis of pardonConditions of pardonConditions of pardonMake commitmentMake commitmentBegin a new lifeBegin a new life

5. Not Ready:5. Not Ready:Please relativePlease relativeUnite familyUnite familyConvenient, socialConvenient, socialOthers are baptizedOthers are baptizedDo “something good”Do “something good”Old enough Old enough Over persuasionOver persuasion

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I. Seriousness of SinI. Seriousness of Sin

A. A. Rom. 7:9Rom. 7:9 I Died When I Sinned I Died When I Sinned

9 For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.

9 For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.

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I. Seriousness of SinI. Seriousness of Sin A. A. Rom. 7:9Rom. 7:9 I Died When I Sinned I Died When I Sinned

Rom. 7:5-25Rom. 7:5-25 Gospel of Christ Gospel of Christ Superior to Law of MosesSuperior to Law of Moses

Law of Moses convict of sin, Law of Moses convict of sin, but no perfect sacrifice but no perfect sacrifice

Gospel of Christ convict of sin, Gospel of Christ convict of sin, and provide perfect sacrifice and provide perfect sacrifice

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Rom. 7:5-6 Delivered from Law of Moses & Bondage to Sin

5 For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. 6 But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.

Rom. 7:5-6 Delivered from Law of Moses & Bondage to Sin

5 For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. 6 But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.

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Rom. 7:7-11 Law of Moses Convict of Sin 7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. 8 But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead. 9 For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died. 10 And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death. 11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.

Rom. 7:7-11 Law of Moses Convict of Sin 7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. 8 But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead. 9 For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died. 10 And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death. 11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.

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Rom. 7:12-13 Law of Moses Good, Shows Sinfulness of Sin

12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. 13 Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.

Rom. 7:12-13 Law of Moses Good, Shows Sinfulness of Sin

12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. 13 Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.

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Rom. 7:14-16 See Law of Moses Good, But Practice Sin

14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. 16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.

Rom. 7:14-16 See Law of Moses Good, But Practice Sin

14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. 15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. 16 If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.

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Rom. 7:17-21 Struggle Between Conscience & Sinful Desire

17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. 19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. 20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.

Rom. 7:17-21 Struggle Between Conscience & Sinful Desire

17 Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. 19 For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. 20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.

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Rom. 7:22-23 Result of Struggle: Bondage to Sin

22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: 23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.

Rom. 7:22-23 Result of Struggle: Bondage to Sin

22 For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: 23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.

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Romans 7:24-25 Cry of Defeat in Sin, Cry of Victory in Christ!

24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? 25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.

Romans 7:24-25 Cry of Defeat in Sin, Cry of Victory in Christ!

24 O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? 25 I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.

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Three States in Rom. 7:5-25 Three States in Rom. 7:5-25

Before Sin(Vv. 8-9)

NO SIN

Life

SAFE

Before Sin(Vv. 8-9)

NO SIN

Life

SAFE

In the Flesh(Vv. 5, 11-24)

SINNED

Dead

LOST

Deceived (11)Carnal (14)

Enslaved (23)Wretched (24)

In the Flesh(Vv. 5, 11-24)

SINNED

Dead

LOST

Deceived (11)Carnal (14)

Enslaved (23)Wretched (24)

Delivered from the Flesh (Vv. 24-25)

SIN FORGIVEN

New Life

SAVED

Delivered from the Flesh (Vv. 24-25)

SIN FORGIVEN

New Life

SAVED

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B. State of Children: Safe, B. State of Children: Safe, Not Lost or SavedNot Lost or Saved

Rom. 7:9 “I was alive…and I died”Rom. 7:9 “I was alive…and I died”

Rom. 7:11 “For sin…slew me”Rom. 7:11 “For sin…slew me”

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B. State of Children: Safe, B. State of Children: Safe, Not Lost or SavedNot Lost or Saved

C. Must Know Sin as Curse, Bondage, FilthC. Must Know Sin as Curse, Bondage, Filth

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II. Understand the Basis of SalvationII. Understand the Basis of Salvation A. A. Jn. 3:16Jn. 3:16 God’s Great Love God’s Great Love

Jn. 3:16 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.


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II. Understand the Basis of SalvationII. Understand the Basis of Salvation

B. Perfect Work of Jesus ChristB. Perfect Work of Jesus Christ

DeathDeath

BurialBurial

ResurrectionResurrection

AscensionAscension

Present Rule Present Rule

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C. C. Rom. 3:23-26Rom. 3:23-26 Why Christ Had to Die Why Christ Had to Die

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Rom. 3:23-26 Why Christ Had to Die 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

Rom. 3:23-26 Why Christ Had to Die 23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

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GOD IS JUST:Punish Sin

GOD IS JUST:Punish Sin

GOD IS THE JUSTIFIER:Forgive Sin

GOD IS THE JUSTIFIER:Forgive Sin

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D. D. Acts 2:29-36Acts 2:29-36 Christ Raised, Ascended, Christ Raised, Ascended, & Now Rules in His Kingdom& Now Rules in His Kingdom

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Acts 2:29-32 Risen Christ Rules 29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. 30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; 31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. 32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

Acts 2:29-32 Risen Christ Rules 29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. 30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; 31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. 32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

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Acts 2:33-36 Risen Christ Rules 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. 34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool. 36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

Acts 2:33-36 Risen Christ Rules 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. 34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool. 36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

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E. Must Know We Deserve Punishment—E. Must Know We Deserve Punishment—Throw Ourselves on Mercy of CourtThrow Ourselves on Mercy of Court

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III. Understand Conditions of PardonIII. Understand Conditions of Pardon

A. A. Eph. 2:8-9Eph. 2:8-9 Meet Conditions, Meet Conditions, Receive GraceReceive Grace

8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

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B. B. Mk. 16:15; Rom. 10:17Mk. 16:15; Rom. 10:17 Hear the Gospel Hear the Gospel

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Mk. 16:15 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Mk. 16:15 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Rom. 10:17 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Rom. 10:17 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Hear the GospelHear the Gospel

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C. C. Mk. 16:16; Jn. 3:16Mk. 16:16; Jn. 3:16 Believe the Gospel Believe the Gospel

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Mk. 16:16 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.




Believe the GospelBelieve the Gospel

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D. D. Lk. 24:47; Acts 2:38Lk. 24:47; Acts 2:38 Repent of Sin Repent of Sin

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Lk. 24:47 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Lk. 24:47 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Acts 2:38 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.


Repent of SinRepent of Sin

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E. E. Rom. 10:8-10; Acts 8:37Rom. 10:8-10; Acts 8:37 Confess Christ Confess Christ

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Rom. 10:8-10 8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Rom. 10:8-10 8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Confess ChristConfess Christ

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Acts 8:37 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Acts 8:37 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Confess ChristConfess Christ

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F. F. Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:17Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:17 Baptized Baptized for Remission of Sinsfor Remission of Sins

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Baptized for Remission of SinsBaptized for Remission of Sins



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Acts 22:16 16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Acts 22:16 16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.


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G. Must Come to God on His Terms: G. Must Come to God on His Terms: Trust & Obey Christ the Savior Trust & Obey Christ the Savior

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IV. Ready to Make a CommitmentIV. Ready to Make a Commitment

A. A. Matt. 6:33; 10:34-39Matt. 6:33; 10:34-39 To Put the Lord First To Put the Lord First

Matt. 6:33 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Matt. 6:33 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

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Matt. 10:34-36 34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.

Matt. 10:34-36 34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.

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Matt. 10:36-39 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

Matt. 10:36-39 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.

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B. B. 1 Tim. 6:12; 2 Tim. 4:6-81 Tim. 6:12; 2 Tim. 4:6-8 Lifelong Lifelong

1 Tim. 6:12 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

1 Tim. 6:12 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

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2 Tim. 4:6-8 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

2 Tim. 4:6-8 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

LifelongLifelong

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C. Like U.S. Marines: “A Few Good Men”C. Like U.S. Marines: “A Few Good Men”

Rev. 3:15-16Rev. 3:15-16 Many lukewarm Many lukewarm

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Rev. 3:15-16 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

Rev. 3:15-16 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

Many LukewarmMany Lukewarm

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V. Willing to Live for Him Who Died for YouV. Willing to Live for Him Who Died for You

A. A. Rom. 6:4; Gal. 2:20Rom. 6:4; Gal. 2:20 Change Heart & Life Change Heart & Life

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Gal. 2:20 20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Gal. 2:20 20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Rom. 6:4 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Rom. 6:4 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

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B. B. Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 6:9-11Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 6:9-11 Allow God Allow God to Direct Our Life by the Gospelto Direct Our Life by the Gospel

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Rom. 12:1-2 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Rom. 12:1-2 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Allow God to Direct Our Life by the Gospel

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1 Cor. 6:9-11 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

1 Cor. 6:9-11 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

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C. C. Gal. 5:19-23Gal. 5:19-23 Put Off Works of the Flesh, Put Off Works of the Flesh, Produce Fruit of the Spirit Produce Fruit of the Spirit

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Gal. 5:19-23 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Gal. 5:19-23 19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

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Gal. 5:19-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

Gal. 5:19-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

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1 Acts 8:36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized?