PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED DUE TO ADULT THEMES

God Said, “Enough” Walking with the Spirit

Galatians 5:19-21 Anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God

I. Enough “Enough” – the point as described in Isaiah 59:2 It’s your sins that have cut you off from God. Because of your sins, he has turned away and will not listen anymore. In the days of Noah – Genesis 6:5-8 Israel and the promised land Numbers 14, Hebrews 3

Us? – Hebrews 3:12-14; 2:1, 4:1 Evil, unbelieving hearts turn you away from God Evil, unbelieving hearts turn you away from God Deceived by sin and hardened against God Deceived by sin and hardened against God Drift away from the truth Drift away from the truth Tremble with fear – some may fail to enter God’s rest Tremble with fear – some may fail to enter God’s rest

Biblical Tensions that Keep us in Tune Truth Scripture Truth Scripture Truth Scripture Truth Scripture Extreme Error Extreme Error Extreme Error Extreme Error Balance ConflictConflict

Biblical Tensions that Keep us in Tune God’s Mercy Scripture God’s Mercy Scripture God’s Judgment Scripture God’s Judgment Scripture Balance

Acts 5 – Ananias and Sapphira Community – observed in 4:32-37 Sold property – brought part of the money claiming it was all of it Peter knew – Romans 2:16 And this is the message I proclaim—that the day is coming when God, through Christ Jesus, will judge everyone’s secret life. Peter knew – Romans 2:16 And this is the message I proclaim—that the day is coming when God, through Christ Jesus, will judge everyone’s secret life. Let Satan fill your heart Lied to the Holy Spirit Conspired to test the Spirit of God Great fear gripped the entire church

1 Corinthians 5:1-5 Sexual sin Sexual sin Hand over to Satan that sinful nature (flesh) will be destroyed – but he will be saved Hand over to Satan that sinful nature (flesh) will be destroyed – but he will be saved Sinful nature – Greek “sarx” flesh (as stripped of the skin), that is the meat of an animal or the body as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specifically) a human being (as such):—carnal (-ly, + -ly minded), flesh ([- ly]). Sinful nature – Greek “sarx” flesh (as stripped of the skin), that is the meat of an animal or the body as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specifically) a human being (as such):—carnal (-ly, + -ly minded), flesh ([- ly]).

Destruction of flesh - suffering that leads to repentance or death before apostasy, or either? Destruction of flesh - suffering that leads to repentance or death before apostasy, or either? Judgment of God – a true extension of his mercy Judgment of God – a true extension of his mercy 2 Corinthians 2:5-8 – repentance and restoration

Secret life judged 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 God’s judgment – weak, sick, even death God’s judgment – weak, sick, even death Judge ourselves then not judged by God Judge ourselves then not judged by God Judged by God – disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world – this judgment by God is a true extension of his grace Judged by God – disciplined so that we will not be condemned with the world – this judgment by God is a true extension of his grace Operative words – judge and self Operative words – judge and self o Judge self so not judged by God o Judge self – not others (NEI)

Luke 12:4-5 Don’t fear those who want to kill your body Fear God who has the power to kill you and then throw you into hell

Was pastor Roger saying that God makes people weak and sick? – No, it is sin that makes people weak and sick, especially unrepented sin Was pastor Roger saying that God kills people and sends them to hell? – No, it is sin that kills people and sends them to hell, especially unrepented sin PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED DUE TO ADULT THEMES

“It is true,” said that blessed martyr, Bishop Hooper, “life is sweet, and death bitter; but eternal life is more sweet, and eternal death more bitter.”

II. Changed Hearts

Not a matter of changing behavior Romans 1:18 – 2:8 Wrong behavior is a result of wrong thinking Wrong thinking is a result of a hardened heart towards God Hard heartedness results from rejection of the revelation of God that leads to worship him Don’t think you can avoid judgment, doing the same things Refusing to obey the truth and instead living lives of wickedness 2:29 – a change of heart produced by God’s Spirit

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