“Jesus Never Said Anything About…” The nature of Christ’s teaching and applying it to our lives

The Teaching of Jesus While on the earth John 17:8 Additional things John 16:12-13 Apostles 1 Corinthians 14:37 Receive the apostles… …Christ, John 13:20

“Jesus never said anything about…” This approach says “silence is consent” – it is not, Hebrews 7:13-14 We must make accurate, Scriptural applications of God’s word… Not opinion Not tradition Not human wisdom and will

…what kind of music to use in worship. “Jesus never said…” …what kind of music to use in worship. Yes He Did!

Worship in Spirit and Truth The music we offer in worship must be in spirit and truth, John 4:24 Apostles taught approved worship Vocal music (singing), Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; Hebrews 2:12 Congregational Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs

…denominations are sinful. “Jesus Never Said…” …denominations are sinful. Yes He Did!

Jesus and His Church Prayed for unity, John 17:20-21 Denominations are divisive Built one church, Matthew 16:18 Denominations are many The church: Universal and local, Hebrews 12:23; Acts 14:23 Denominations are less than universal church and more than local church

“Jesus Never Said…” …gambling is sinful. Yes He Did!

The Sin of Gambling Violates law of love, Matthew 7:12; 22:39 Violates law of labor, 1 Thess. 4:11-12 Driven by covetousness, Luke 12:15; Hebrews 13:5; Colossians 3:5

…homosexuality is sinful. “Jesus Never Said…” …homosexuality is sinful. Yes He Did!

Male and Female Truth about creation and procreation, Mark 10:6; Genesis 1:27-28 Truth about marriage, Matthew 19:3-6 Truth about sin, Mark 7:20-23 “Fornications” Apostles and prophets, Romans 1:24- 28; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Jude 7; Heb. 13:4

“Jesus Never Said…” …dancing is sinful. Yes He Did!

Dancing in the Bible Prodigal’s return: Expression of joy & worship, Lk. 15:24-25; Exo. 15:20-21 Herodias’ daughter: Excited passions and lust, Mark 6:22 Jesus addressed the heart that produces sinful dancing, Mark 7:22

Dancing in the Bible Lewdness (lasciviousness): Unbridled lust, sinful abandon Such as “indecent bodily movements, the unchaste handling of males and females, etc. (Fritzsche), Ro 13:13” (Thayer, 79-80) Galatians 5:19; 1 Peter 4:3

Dancing in the Bible Incites lust Surrounded by incentives to sin: Dark, alcohol, immodest clothing, etc. Warned against lust: Matthew 5:28; Romans 13:13-14; 1 John 2:16 Be careful of your influence/example, Matt. 5:13-16; Eph. 5:8-11; 1 Tim. 4:12

The Apostles’ Teaching is the Teaching of Christ Father to the Son To the Holy Spirit To the Apostles John 16:12-15