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Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
1 Corinthians 1:10
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Sin Is Lawlessness ... (I John 3:4).– “Whoever commits sin also commits
lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness.”– “Sin” – “Failing to hit the mark.” – Thayer– “Lawlessness” – “Properly, the condition of
one without law - either because ignorant of it, or because violating it.” – Thayer
Sin Is Lawlessness ... (I John 3:4). Lawlessness Is Condemned ...
(Matthew 7:21-23).– "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,'
shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22. Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?' 23. "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!‘ “– “Lawlessness” – “Properly, the condition of one without law...” – Thayer
Sin Is Lawlessness ... (I John 3:4). Lawlessness Is Condemned ...
(Matthew 7:21-23). We Must Hit The Mark ... (John
14:15).– "If you love Me, keep My commandments.– “Keep” – “Attend to carefully, take care of.”
– Thayer– “Commandments” – “Order, command,
charge, precept.” – Thayer
Sin Is Lawlessness ... (I John 3:4). Lawlessness Is Condemned ...
(Matthew 7:21-23). We Must Hit The Mark ... (John
14:15).
Lawful
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UnlawfulLaw-less
Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, "By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?" 24. But Jesus answered and said to them, "I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell Me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things: 25. The baptism of John--where was it from? From heaven or from men?" And they reasoned among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' He will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?' 26. "But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the multitude, for all count John as a prophet." 27. So they answered Jesus and said, "We do not know." And He said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.
From Heaven
From Heaven
From Men
Man ... (Proverbs 21:2)
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts.
– Proverbs 21:2
Man ... (Proverbs 21:2)Denominations ... (I Corinthians
1:10)
Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
– I Corinthians 1:10
Man ... (Proverbs 21:2)Denominations ... (I Corinthians
1:10)Human Creeds ... (Galatians 1:6-8)
I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, 7. which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.
– Galatians 1:6-8
Man ... (Proverbs 21:2)Denominations ... (I Corinthians
1:10)Human Creeds ... (Galatians 1:6-8)Feelings & Opinions ... (Proverbs
14:12)
There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.
– Proverbs 14:12
Man ... (Proverbs 21:2)Denominations ... (I Corinthians
1:10)Human Creeds ... (Galatians 1:6-8)Feelings & Opinions ... (Proverbs
14:12)Worldly Values ... (I John 2:15-17)
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16. For all that is in the world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the Father but is of the world. 17. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.
– I John 2:15-17
Man ... (Proverbs 21:2)Denominations ... (I Corinthians
1:10)Human Creeds ... (Galatians 1:6-8)Feelings & Opinions ... (Proverbs
14:12)Worldly Values ... (I John 2:15-17)Human Traditions ... (Matthew 15:7-9)
Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: 8. 'These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me. 9. And in vain they worship Me, Teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.' "
– Matthew 15:7-9
Is a Moving Target
Is a Moving Target
Father ... (Genesis 1:1,Deut 8:6)
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. – Genesis 1:1And thou shalt keep the commandments of Jehovah thy God, to walk in his ways, and to fear him. – Deut 8:6
Father ... (Genesis 1:1)Jesus ... (Matthew 28:18-
20)
And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20. teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
– Matthew 28:18-20
Father ... (Genesis 1:1,Deut 8:6)
Father ... (Genesis 1:1)Jesus ... (Matthew 28:18-
20)Holy Spirit ... (John 16:13)
However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.
– John 16:13
Father ... (Genesis 1:1,Deut 8:6)
Father ... (Genesis 1:1)Jesus ... (Matthew 28:18-
20)Holy Spirit ... (John 16:13)Apostles & Prophets ... (Ephesians
2:20)
having been built on the foundation of the
apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,
– Ephesians 2:20
Father ... (Genesis 1:1,Deut 8:6)
Father ... (Genesis 1:1)Jesus ... (Matthew 28:18-
20)Holy Spirit ... (John 16:13)Apostles & Prophets ... (Ephesians
2:20)
how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, 4. by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), 5. which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets:
– Ephesians 3:3-5
New Testament ... (Ephesians 3:3-5)
Father ... (Genesis 1:1,Deut 8:6)
Father ... (Genesis 1:1)Jesus ... (Matthew 28:18-
20)Holy Spirit ... (John 16:13)Apostles & Prophets ... (Ephesians
2:20)New Testament ... (Ephesians 3:3-5)Commands ... (John 14:15)
"If you love Me, keep My commandments.– John 14:15
Father ... (Genesis 1:1,Deut 8:6)
Father ... (Genesis 1:1)Jesus ... (Matthew 28:18-
20)Holy Spirit ... (John 16:13)Apostles & Prophets ... (Ephesians
2:20)New Testament ... (Ephesians 3:3-5)Commands ... (John 14:15)
Approved Examples ... (Acts 20:7)
Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight.
– Acts 20:7
Father ... (Genesis 1:1,Deut 8:6)
Father ... (Genesis 1:1)Jesus ... (Matthew 28:18-
20)Holy Spirit ... (John 16:13)Apostles & Prophets ... (Ephesians
2:20)New Testament ... (Ephesians 3:3-5)Commands ... (John 14:15)
Approved Examples ... (Acts 20:7)Necessary Inference ... (Acts 20:7)
Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight. – Acts 20:7
Father ... (Genesis 1:1,Deut 8:6)
Is Immovable!
Ask Nadab & Abihu ... (Leviticus 10:1-3). Ask Achan ... (Joshua 6-7).
Ask Saul ... (I Samuel 15). Ask Uzzah ... (II Samuel 6:6-11). Ask Ananias & Sapphira ... (Acts 5).
One Church
Ephesians 1:22; 4:4
1.500 Different Denominations
... gave Him to be head over all things to the church, 23. which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. ... 4:4. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling. – Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:4
All Churches Lead To The Same Place
HumanCreeds
CounselsSocieties No
Church At All
One Church
Ephesians 1:22; 4:4
1.500 Different Denominations
Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. – I Corinthians 1:10
All Churches Lead To The Same Place
HumanCreeds
CounselsSocieties No
Church At All
One MindI Corinthians 1:10
UnityJohn 17:20-
21
One Church
Ephesians 1:22; 4:4
1.500 Different Denominations
"I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. – John 17:20-21
All Churches Lead To The Same Place
HumanCreeds
CounselsSocieties No
Church At All
One MindI Corinthians 1:10
One HeadEphesians 5:22-23
UnityJohn 17:20-
21
One Church
Ephesians 1:22; 4:4
1.500 Different Denominations
Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23. For the husband is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body. – Ephesians 5:22-23
All Churches Lead To The Same Place
HumanCreeds
CounselsSocieties No
Church At All
One MindI Corinthians 1:10
One HeadEphesians 5:22-23
UnityJohn 17:20-
21
One Church
Ephesians 1:22; 4:4
1.500 Different Denominations
These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. – Acts 17:11
All Churches Lead To The Same Place
HumanCreeds
CounselsSocieties No
Church At All
One MindI Corinthians 1:10
One Creed: N.T.
Acts 17:11
One HeadEphesians 5:22-23
UnityJohn 17:20-
21
One Church
Ephesians 1:22; 4:4
1.500 Different Denominations
Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. – Acts 20:28
All Churches Lead To The Same Place
HumanCreeds
CounselsSocieties No
Church At All
One MindI Corinthians 1:10
One Creed: N.T.
Acts 17:11Autonomy
Acts 20:28
Non Church Movement
Support Of Human Institutions/Societies
Kitchens, Fellowship Halls
CommunityLife Centers
Flock Among You
I Peter 5:2
Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; – I Peter 5:2
Entertainment
Work/Worship
Acts 2:42
Non Church Movement
Support Of Human Institutions/Societies
Kitchens, Fellowship Halls
CommunityLife Centers
Flock Among You
I Peter 5:2
And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. – Acts 2:42
Entertainment
Work/Worship
Acts 2:42
Non Church Movement
Support Of Human Institutions/Societies
Kitchens, Fellowship Halls
CommunityLife Centers
Flock Among You
I Peter 5:2
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all. – I Thessalonians 5:14
EntertainmentTeach And
Strengthen With Gospel
I Thessalonians 5:14
Work/Worship
Acts 2:42
Non Church Movement
Support Of Human Institutions/Societies
Kitchens, Fellowship Halls
CommunityLife Centers
Flock Among You
I Peter 5:2
from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. – Ephesians 4:16
EntertainmentTeach And
Strengthen With Gospel
I Thessalonians 5:14Each Part Working Ephesians 4:16
Work/Worship
Acts 2:42
Non Church Movement
Support Of Human Institutions/Societies
Kitchens, Fellowship Halls
CommunityLife Centers
Flock Among You
I Peter 5:2
Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; 17. for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. – Romans 14:16-17
EntertainmentTeach And
Strengthen With Gospel
I Thessalonians 5:14Each Part Working Ephesians 4:16Spiritual
Romans 14:17
Recreational: Bowling.Basketball, Golf, Etc.
Plays, Dramas, Etc.
Church Supported Missionary Societies And Colleges
Non-Offensive Gospel
SocialGospel
PreachThe GospelMark 16:15-16
And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. – Mark 16:15-16
Recreational: Bowling.Basketball, Golf, Etc.
Plays, Dramas, Etc.
Church Supported Missionary Societies And Colleges
Non-Offensive Gospel
SocialGospel
PreachThe GospelMark 16:15-16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. – Romans 1:16
Gospel: Power Of God Unto Salvation Romans 1:16
Recreational: Bowling.Basketball, Golf, Etc.
Plays, Dramas, Etc.
Church Supported Missionary Societies And Colleges
Non-Offensive Gospel
SocialGospel
PreachThe GospelMark 16:15-16
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. – Hebrews 4:12
Gospel: Power Of God Unto Salvation Romans 1:16 Gospel:Living Two-Edge Sword
Hebrews 4:12
Recreational: Bowling.Basketball, Golf, Etc.
Plays, Dramas, Etc.
Church Supported Missionary Societies And Colleges
Non-Offensive Gospel
SocialGospel
PreachThe GospelMark 16:15-16
Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. – II Timothy 4:2
Gospel: Power Of God Unto Salvation Romans 1:16 Gospel:Living Two-Edge Sword
Hebrews 4:12Gospel: In Season, Out Of Season
II Timothy 4:2
Hospitals, Unwed Mother Homes, Etc.
Orphan’s
HomesShelters
Benevolent Societies
Benevolent Aid To The World
Needy Saints“All that believed” Acts 2:44
“Them that believed Acts 4:32“The disciples” Acts 6:1
“Relief unto the brethren” Acts 11:29“For poor saints” Rom. 15:25-26, 31“Collection for the saints” I Cor. 16:1“Ministering to the saints” II Cor. 9:1
“Need of the saints” II Cor. 9:12
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: – I Corinthians 16:1
Church Sponsored
Meals
Hospitals, Unwed Mother Homes, Etc.
Orphan’s
HomesShelters
Benevolent Societies
Benevolent Aid To The World
Needy Saints“All that believed” Acts 2:44
“Them that believed Acts 4:32“The disciples” Acts 6:1
“Relief unto the brethren” Acts 11:29“For poor saints” Rom. 15:25-26, 31“Collection for the saints” I Cor. 16:1“Ministering to the saints” II Cor. 9:1
“Need of the saints” II Cor. 9:12
If any believing man or woman has widows, let them relieve them, and do not let the church be burdened, that it may relieve those who are really widows. – I Timothy 5:16
Not Burden ChurchI Timothy 5:16 Church
SponsoredMeals
Individual Resp. James 1:27
Hospitals, Unwed Mother Homes, Etc.
Orphan’s
HomesShelters
Benevolent Societies
Benevolent Aid To The World
Needy Saints“All that believed” Acts 2:44
“Them that believed Acts 4:32“The disciples” Acts 6:1
“Relief unto the brethren” Acts 11:29“For poor saints” Rom. 15:25-26, 31“Collection for the saints” I Cor. 16:1“Ministering to the saints” II Cor. 9:1
“Need of the saints” II Cor. 9:12
Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. – James 1:27
Not Burden ChurchI Timothy 5:16 Church
SponsoredMeals