Called out

Sin - Evil

Catholics

Monk = solitary

Nun = feminine

Celibacy Abstinence

Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai

Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai

Nunnery at Iona - Scotland

Members also withdraw

Christ was not isolated

Heb. 5:8-9

Heb. 4:15

Ate with sinners – Luke 15:2

“I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that you should keep them from the evil one.” John 17:15

Kept from the evil one by following His Word or truth

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”

Romans 12:2

To fashion alike

Imitate the ways of world

Change - transfigure

Inside job - change of heart

"These who have turned the world upside down have come here too.” Acts 17:6

Sermons we see

"Look at me and do likewise; watch, and when I come to the edge of the camp you shall do as I do:” Judges 7:17

“I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Mat. 28:20

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phil.4:13

Militant - engaged in warfare

Sermon by Arthur Pigman

Evans Church of Christ

515 Gibbs Road

Evans, Ga. 30809

706-855-1249

evanscoc@bellsouth.netevanscoc@bellsouth.net

www.evansgachurchofchrist.orgwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org

Sunday Evening March 21, 2010