1. Questions? Just Let Us Know!
Welcome
To The Services
Of The
Dunlap church of Christ
Questions? Just Let Us Know!

2. III John 1-12
“The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. (2) Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.”

3. (3) For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. (4) I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. (5) Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;”

4. (6) Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: (7) Because that for his name's sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. (8) We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.”

5. (9) I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. (10) Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith,”

6. “Neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church. (11) Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.”

8. Discrimination

9. Synonymous with prejudice & ill-treatment
Tragically, today…
Discrimination
Synonymous with prejudice & ill-treatment

10. “have good taste, judgment, to make a distinction”
The Real Definition
Discrimination
“have good taste, judgment, to make a distinction”

11. “I said well done!”

12. to separate, make a distinction, to prefer, to discriminate, to decide
In The Bible…
Discrimination
Διακρίνω diakrinō
to separate, make a distinction, to prefer, to discriminate, to decide

13. Discrimination?
God Demands It In
The Lord’s Supper

14. Discrimination?
God Demands It In
Matters of Faith
Matters of Opinion

15. God Demands It In Deciding
Discrimination?
God Demands It In Deciding
Right vs. Wrong
Good vs. Evil

16. How?
Grow In Knowledge
II Timothy 2:15
II Peter 3:18
Hebrews 5:12-14

17. God Demands It In Determining
Discrimination?
God Demands It In Determining
Which Church?
The Lord’s
Any & Every Other One

18. Scripture Defines, Separates, Clarifies
Examine Facts of Scripture
Scripture Defines, Separates, Clarifies
Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:47; I Cor. 12:13; Eph. 1:22-23; Colossians 1:18; Eph. 4:4

19. Worship • Organization
Must Discriminate As To Which Church Has The Marks Of The Lord’s N.T. Church
Establishment – When, Where
Terms Of Entrance
Worship • Organization
Mission & Work

20. CHRIST Is The Savior Of ONLY ONE BODY Ephesians 5:23
Examine Facts of Scripture
CHRIST Promised To Build ONLY ONE BODY Matthew 16:18
CHRIST Is The Savior Of ONLY ONE BODY Ephesians 5:23
CHRIST Is Coming To Receive ONLY ONE BODY John 14:1-3

21. Discrimination? Who To Fellowship God Demands It In Determining
Those In Fellowship With God
Those Not In Fellowship With God

22. I John 1:1-4
“That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; (2) (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)”

23. (3) That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. (4) And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. (5) This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.”

24. (3) That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. (4) And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. (5) This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.”

25. (3) That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. (4) And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. (5) This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.”

26. Can We Fellowship… Those who walk in darkness?
The atheist? Psalm 14:1; Jude 4
Those who believe in God but not the Son? John 8:24
Those who believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit but deny the plan of salvation? Matthew 7:21-23

27. Can We Fellowship…
Those who believe in the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit but worship incorrectly? Mk.7:7; Eph.5:19; Jno.4:24
Those who believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit but live immoral lives? I Corinthians 6:9-11; Galatians 5:19-21
Those who believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit but teach false doctrine? II John 9-11

28. The Will of God Matthew 7:21-23
Inspired help from above is available!
Who is willing to follow the directions?

29. The Simple Plan HEAR – Rom.10:17; Jno.20:30,31
BELIEVE – John 8:24; Hebrews 11:6
REPENT – Luke 13:3; Acts 17:30,31
CONFESS – Romans 10:10; Acts 8:37
BE BAPTIZED – Mk. 16:16; Acts 22:16
ADDED TO CHURCH (Acts 2:41,47)

30. The Simple Plan HEAR – Rom.10:17; Jno.20:30,31
BELIEVE – John 8:24; Hebrews 11:6
REPENT – Luke 13:3; Acts 17:30,31
CONFESS – Romans 10:10; Acts 8:37
BE BAPTIZED – Mk. 16:16; Acts 22:16
ADDED TO CHURCH (Acts 2:41,47)

31. Are You Wayward?
“Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.” (Acts 8:22)
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” (James 5:16)