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Acts 17

Philippi

Philippi

Thessalonica

Thessalonica

Acts 17

Athens

Athens: Market

Athens: Market

Athens: Mars Hill

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Psalm 98:1 Oh, sing to the LORD a new song Psalm 98:1 Oh, sing to the LORD a new song! For He has done marvelous things; His Right Hand and His Holy Arm Have gained Him the victory! Hymns Invitation Red Songbook - Supplemental 2 Corinthians 11:8 I robbed other churches, taking wages from them to minister to you. 1Co 9:14 Even so the Lord has commanded that those who preach the gospel should live from the gospel.

Purpose of the Church - Offer pleasing worship - Equipping saints for service - Offer pleasing worship - Organizing according to the pattern - Membership discipline - Doctrinal purity - Familial affection Ex 26:30 "And you shall raise up the tabernacle according to its pattern which you were shown on the mountain.

Pursuing Balance in Doctrinal Purity Revelation 2:1-6 , 12-16 1 Cor 9:24-27

Doctrinal Purity 30+ New Testament appeals to doctrinal integrity “take note” “give attention” “count worthy of honor” 2Jo 1:9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds. Acts 2:40, Rom 6:17, 16:17, Gal 1:21, Eph 4:14, Col 2:22, Tit 2:1, 1 Tim 1;3, 1:10, 6:3, 2 Tim 4:3, 1 Pet 2:2, 1 John 2:19, 2 John 9, 3 John 3, Jude 17, Rev 2:14

Doctrinal Purity 30+ New Testament appeals to doctrinal integrity Doctrinal purity is a MAJOR church purpose 2 John 9-11 2Jo 1:9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds. Acts 2:40, Rom 6:17, 16:17, Gal 1:21, Eph 4:14, Col 2:22, Tit 2:1, 1 Tim 1;3, 1:10, 6:3, 2 Tim 4:3, 1 Pet 2:2, 1 John 2:19, 2 John 9, 3 John 3, Jude 17, Rev 2:14

Doctrinal Purity The church of Pergamum/Pergamos Commended for enduring persecution Rebuked for lacking doctrinal purity 2Jo 1:9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; 11 for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds. Acts 2:40, Rom 6:17, 16:17, Gal 1:21, Eph 4:14, Col 2:22, Tit 2:1, 1 Tim 1;3, 1:10, 6:3, 2 Tim 4:3, 1 Pet 2:2, 1 John 2:19, 2 John 9, 3 John 3, Jude 17, Rev 2:14

…..But it isn’t everything The church of Ephesus Commended for doctrinal purity Rebuked for losing “the first love” Love for the lost? Love for weak members? 2Pe 1:5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness,

The Balance of Being a Church of Christ The Lord’s church requires FULL COMMITMENT To the pursuit of doctrinal purity To the pursuit of drawing in weak members Mt 19:20 The young man said to Him, "All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?" 21 Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me." 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

The Balance of Being a Church of Christ Mt 19:20 The young man said to Him, "All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?" 21 Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me." 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Doctrinal Purity Spiritual Vitality

Understanding the Balance Means: We know that we have failed doctrine when: - We don’t worry about teachers/teaching “Only preaching to the lost matters” - We critique churches that want doctrinal purity “They are just ___________________” Churches that fail

Understanding the Balance Means: We know that we have failed spiritual vitality: - We don’t want weak members “they are not welcome here” - We fear opportunities to teach “that could change things too much” Churches that fail

Understanding the Balance Means: One cannot defeat the other Both are divine church purposes Churches are for weak members Churches are meant to create strong members Churches that fail

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Heb 12:1 ¶ Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Saved: Having a hope of eternal life Heb 12:1 ¶ Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Saved: Having a hope of eternal life Do: An action or act to accomplish Heb 12:1 ¶ Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Saved: Having a hope of eternal life Do: An action or act to accomplish I: What is expected of me alone Heb 12:1 ¶ Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Saved: Having a hope of eternal life Do: An action or act to accomplish I: What is expected of me alone Must: An absolute requirement Heb 12:1 ¶ Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Saved: Having a hope of eternal life Do: An action or act to accomplish I: What is expected of me alone Must: An absolute requirement What: The earnest desire to know Heb 12:1 ¶ Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

What Must I Do To Be Saved? Hear the word and believe – Romans 10:17 Confess Jesus as Lord – Matthew 10:32 Repent of your sins – Acts 2:38 Be baptized – 1 Peter 3:21 Remain faithful until the end – Hebrews 12:1 Heb 12:1 ¶ Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,