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The Church and The World

The Church Called out “And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” Acts 2:47

“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. ” 1 Jn Sin - Evil The World

The Church and The World

Withdraw Essenes Catholics Monk = solitary Nun = feminine Celibacy Abstinence

Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai

Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai

Nunnery at Iona - Scotland

Withdraw Members also withdraw Christ was not Isolated Heb. 5:8-9 - became author of eternal salvation Heb. 4:15 - was in all points tempted like as we are Luke 15:2 - ate with sinners Word of God is more powerful than sin 1 Cor. 10:13 - will also make the way of escape

Kept from the evil one by following His Word or truth Jesus Prayed... “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

The Church and Withdraw The World

Conform “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

The Church and Withdraw Conform The World

Convert The early church did not conform their faith to fit the world Sermons we see "These who have turned the world upside down have come here too.” Acts 17:6 The early church did not conform their faith to fit the world They conformed the world to fit their faith Gideon Said : "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

Convert Militant - engaged in warfare Mt .28:19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: 20. teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. (ASV) “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phil.4:13 Militant - engaged in warfare

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The Church and Withdraw Conform Convert The World

The boat is in the water - but the water is not in the boat. The church is in the world - but the world is not in the church.

The Church and Convert The World

Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org November 19, 2017 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com CCL11325562