2. Boundaries Football & Basketball Property LineCity Limits National BorderLines on Road Path through Mountains Coloring book lines Thus saith Jehovah, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way; and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls: but they said, We will not walk (therein). Jer 6:16Thus saith Jehovah, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way; and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls: but they said, We will not walk (therein). Jer 6:16

3. Boundaries Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby. 14For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it. Mt 7:13-14Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby. 14For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it. Mt 7:13-14

4. Boundaries Whosoever goeth onward and abideth not in the teaching of Christ, hath not God: he that abideth in the teaching, the same hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into (your) house, and give him no greeting: 11 for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works. 2Jn 9-11Whosoever goeth onward and abideth not in the teaching of Christ, hath not God: he that abideth in the teaching, the same hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into (your) house, and give him no greeting: 11 for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works. 2Jn 9-11

5. Boundaries teaching of ChristThe ‘teaching of Christ’ are our boundary word I spake will judge in last day Jn 12:48word I spake will judge in last day Jn 12:48 abide in my word; truly my disciples; know the truth; make you free.’ Jn 8:31-32abide in my word; truly my disciples; know the truth; make you free.’ Jn 8:31-32 “these words of mine” Mt 7:24-27“these words of mine” Mt 7:24-27 Hear and do: wise builds on rockHear and do: wise builds on rock Hear and don’t do: foolish builds on sandHear and don’t do: foolish builds on sand

6. Writings of Apostles & Prophets n Also the ‘teaching of Christ’ n I have many things to say …spirit of truth will guide you into all truth Jn 16:13-14 n the apostles teach them all things what soever I commanded you Mt 28:18-20 n things which I write unto you, are the commandment of the Lord’ 1Cor 14:37 n we are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he who is not of God heareth us not. By this we know the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. 1 Jn 4:6

7. n Also the ‘teaching of Christ’ n He that hears you hears me; and he that rejects you rejects me; and he that rejects me rejects him that sent me. Lk 10:16 n Most assuredly, I say to you, he who receives whomever I send receives Me; and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me. Jn 13:20 n So Jesus said to them again, Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you. Jn 20:21-22 Writings of Apostles & Prophets

8. n So then ye are no more strangers and sojourners, but ye are fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, 20 being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the chief corner stone; Eph 2:19-20 n how that by revelation was made known unto me the mystery, as I wrote before in few words, 4 whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ; 5 which in other generation was not made known unto the sons of men, as it hath now been revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; Eph 3:3-5 Writings of Apostles & Prophets

9. Most important Boundary Between True Wisdom & Human Folly to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, 11 according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, Eph 3:10-12to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, 11 according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, Eph 3:10-12

12. When the principalities and powers in heavenly places see the church:When the principalities and powers in heavenly places see the church: They see manifold wisdom of God.They see manifold wisdom of God. Worship; Organization/autonomy; terms of membership; doctrine; morality; etc. Every part of the teaching of Christ.Worship; Organization/autonomy; terms of membership; doctrine; morality; etc. Every part of the teaching of Christ. according to God’s eternal purpose accomplished in Christ Eph 3:10-12according to God’s eternal purpose accomplished in Christ Eph 3:10-12

13. What do we see?What do we see? For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Cor 1:18-19For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Cor 1:18-19 Foolishness? perishingFoolishness? perishing Power of God? Being SavedPower of God? Being Saved

14. What do we see?What do we see? but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men 1Cor 1:23-25but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men 1Cor 1:23-25 Foolishness?Foolishness? Power & wisdom of God?Power & wisdom of God?

15. God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wiseGod has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mightyGod has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty And the base things of the worldAnd the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen,and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that areand the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are that no flesh should glory in His presence. 1 Cor 1:27-31that no flesh should glory in His presence. 1 Cor 1:27-31

16. When angelic hosts see Jesus teaching through the apostles on any subject they see the wisdom of God. Morality – Divorce; fornication; homosexuality; death penalty; modesty; abortion as murder. Worship – vocal singing; Lord’s supper; men praying and preaching; women in submission; giving as prospered – No entertainment! Work of Church – Evangelism; Edification; Benevolence Family unit: one man one woman for life. Wives in submission; husband leading in love Membership in church; hear; believe; repent; confess; be baptized; live faithful till death.

17. For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in his own glory, and (the glory) of the Father, and of the holy angels. Luke 9:26 For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Rom 1:16 Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but suffer hardship with the gospel according to the power of God; 2 Tim 1:8

18. God chose foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise God chose the weak things of the world to put to shame mighty things And base things of the world and things which are despised and things which are not. CAN WE ACCEPT BY FAITH HIS BOUNDARY HERE?

19. Boundaries Football & Basketball Property LineCity Limits National BorderLines on Road Path through Mountains Coloring book lines Thus saith Jehovah, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way; and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls: but they said, We will not walk (therein). Jer 6:16Thus saith Jehovah, Stand ye in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way; and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls: but they said, We will not walk (therein). Jer 6:16

20. Boundaries Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby. 14For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it. Mt 7:13-14Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby. 14For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it. Mt 7:13-14

21. Boundaries Whosoever goeth onward and abideth not in the teaching of Christ, hath not God: he that abideth in the teaching, the same hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into (your) house, and give him no greeting: 11 for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works. 2Jn 9-11Whosoever goeth onward and abideth not in the teaching of Christ, hath not God: he that abideth in the teaching, the same hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into (your) house, and give him no greeting: 11 for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works. 2Jn 9-11