Would I Follow Paul? “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 1.In Identifying and Denouncing False Religion? Destroyed Denominational Concept.

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Would I Follow Paul? “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 1.In Identifying and Denouncing False Religion? Destroyed Denominational Concept – 1 Cor. 1:10-13 Emphasized Unity – Eph. 4:1-3 Gave Doctrinal of Unity – Eph. 4:4-6 Part of Doctrinal Plan – ONE CHURCH!

Would I Follow Paul? “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 2.In Observing The Lord’s Supper? Revealed Elements and Their Meaning – 1 Cor. 11:23-26 Taught How We Must Observe – 1 Cor. 11:27-30 A Communion With Christ – 1 Cor. 10:16 Observed It Weekly – Acts 20:7

Would I Follow Paul? “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 3.In Going To Prayer Meetings? Paul Went To Prayer – Acts 16:13 Paul Went Regularly – Acts 16:16 Do Your Actions Prove You Would Follow Paul To Prayer? Need Conviction In These Matters! Not Obey Gospel For Comfort & Ease. Not Obey For The Things I Want To Do.

Would I Follow Paul? “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 4.In Withdrawing From The Disorderly? Why Withdraw? Save Lost, Keep Body Pure, & Obey God Do We Withdraw Only… If We Determine It Is A Serious Offense? If A Family Member Or Close Friend Is Not Involved? Not Losing—Trying To Save For Eternity! Are You Still Following Paul?

Would I Follow Paul? “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 5.In Opposing False Teachers? Paul and Peter – Gal. 2:11-14 No one above rebuke – 1 Cor. 4:6 Even elders – 1 Tim. 5:19-20 How did Paul treat? Mark (Rom. 16:17) Expose (Eph. 5:11; 2 Tim. 2:15-17) Rebuke (Titus 1:13)

Would I Follow Paul? “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 6.In The Matter of Self-Control? Paul worked daily – 1 Cor. 9:27 How well do you have self under control? Tongue – Eph. 4:29 Thoughts – Prov. 23:7; Mk. 7:21-23 Temper – Eph. 4:26, 31; Rom. 12:14-21

Would I Follow Paul? “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 7.In His Teaching On Modest Dress? Paul taught women to dress as women professing godliness – 1 Tim. 2:9-10 God notices – Gen. 6:8 Stumbling blocks will be lost – Lk. 17:1-2 Are you still following Paul?

Would I Follow Paul? “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” 8. In The Matter of Giving? 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 2 Cor. 9: In Teaching Your Children? Eph. 6:4; Matt. 6: In Bible Study? 2 Tim. 2:15; 1 Tim. 4:12-16; 2 Pet. 1:5-6; 3: In Being Baptized To Wash Away Your Sins? Acts 22:16; 9:18; Gal. 3:27; 2 Tim. 2:10