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“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” 1 Pet. 3:15

Avoid Getting angry - rude Do Eph. 4:15 speak with love “The Bible teaches”

Questions we are often asked

Surprised we take weekly Examples in N.T. - weekly Acts 20:7 - break bread 1 Cor. 11: as often 1 Cor. 16:1-2 contribution

Do not say yes or no Believe same as you We must obey God in order to go to heaven

Christ will not come to step foot on the earth again 1 Thes. 4: Pet. 3:10

1 Tim. 2:12 - prohibited Cannot teach over the man Does not lead prayers with men present in audience Not a cultural matter

Christmas Thankful for Christ’s birth Gratitude every day of the year Nothing about a special day to remember his birth No religious activity

Easter Acts 12:4 - Passover 29 times Celebrate resurrection No Bible authority Lord’s Supper weekly

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:” 1 Pet. 3:15

“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of Truth.” 2 Tim. 2:15

Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga Sunday Evening May 23, 2010