1. THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD

2. I. HOW IMPORTANT THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD IS! Jno. 8:32; 2 Jno. 4; 2 Thes. 2:10; Acts 20:32; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3-4; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 2 Jno. 9-11

3. CHRISTIANS ARE NOT TO PARTICIPATE WITH THOSE WHO TEACH ANOTHER DOCTRINE 2 Jno. 9-11, “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. If any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into your house, and give him no greeting: for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.” Please compare: Matt. 16:12, “The teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees” Rev. 2:14, “The teaching of Balaam” Rev. 2:15, “The teaching of the Nicolaitans” 2 Jno. 9-11, “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. If any one cometh unto you, and bringeth not this teaching, receive him not into your house, and give him no greeting: for he that giveth him greeting partaketh in his evil works.” Please compare: Matt. 16:12, “The teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees” Rev. 2:14, “The teaching of Balaam” Rev. 2:15, “The teaching of the Nicolaitans”

4. THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD I. HOW IMPORTANT THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD IS! Jno. 8:32; 2 Jno. 4; 2 Thes. 2:10; Acts 20:32; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3-4; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 2 Jno. 9-11 II. HOW BRETHREN’S PRACTICES HAVE AFFECTED THE PREACHING OF THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD I. HOW IMPORTANT THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD IS! Jno. 8:32; 2 Jno. 4; 2 Thes. 2:10; Acts 20:32; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3-4; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 2 Jno. 9-11 II. HOW BRETHREN’S PRACTICES HAVE AFFECTED THE PREACHING OF THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD

5. CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH MISSIONARYSOCIETY $ $ $ $ THE MISSIONARY SOCIETY

7. THE ORGANIZATION OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT Church Work Church Phil. 4:15-16; 2 Cor. 11:8-9 THIS:NOT THIS: Church Missionary Society Church Work Church Work

8. MUSIC IN THE N.T. MUSIC IN THE N.T. Singing Instrumental Music Music Matt.26:30 ? Matt.26:30 ? Acts 16:25 ? Acts 16:25 ? Rom. 15:9 ? Rom. 15:9 ? 1 Cor. 14:15 ? 1 Cor. 14:15 ? Eph. 5:19 ? Eph. 5:19 ? Col. 3:16 ? Col. 3:16 ? Heb. 2:12 ? Heb. 2:12 ? Heb. 13:15 ? Heb. 13:15 ? Jas. 5:13 ? Jas. 5:13 ? MUSIC IN THE N.T. MUSIC IN THE N.T. Singing Instrumental Music Music Matt.26:30 ? Matt.26:30 ? Acts 16:25 ? Acts 16:25 ? Rom. 15:9 ? Rom. 15:9 ? 1 Cor. 14:15 ? 1 Cor. 14:15 ? Eph. 5:19 ? Eph. 5:19 ? Col. 3:16 ? Col. 3:16 ? Heb. 2:12 ? Heb. 2:12 ? Heb. 13:15 ? Heb. 13:15 ? Jas. 5:13 ? Jas. 5:13 ? “WHERE THE BIBLE IS SILENT”

9. THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD Fellowship those in churches that use instrumental music in worship and send money to missionary societies.

10. THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD Fellowship those in conservative denominations

11. THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD Fellowship those in liberal denominations

12. THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD Fellowship religions that do not believe in Jesus Fellowship religions that do not believe in Jesus

13. THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD 2 John 9; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3-4

14. CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH “SPONSORING CHURCH” CHURCH”“SPONSORING $ $ $ $ THE “SPONSORING CHURCH ARRANGEMENT”

15. CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH ORPHAN / HOME COLLEGE $ $ $ $ CHURCH SUPPORT OF HUMAN INSTITUTIONSS SUCH AS ORPHAN HOMES AND COLLEGES

16. “AGAIN IT IS WRITTEN” All facts need to be considered The pattern is the sum of all related passages: 1 Pet. 5:2, “which is among you” Acts 20:28 -- limits to oversight Phil. 1:5 -- fellowship was with Paul Phil. 4:14-18 -- direct aid to Paul 2 Cor. 11:8 -- wages from churches Is the Sponsoring Church in the Pattern??

17. THE ORGANIZATION OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN THE NEW TESTAMENT Church Work Church Phil. 4:15-16; 2 Cor. 11:8-9 THIS:NOT THIS: Church Work Church Work Sponsoring Church

19. CHURCH BENEVOLENCE IN THE N.T. Passage: Who was relieved: Acts 2:44-45 Needy among them that believed Acts 4:32-35 Needy among them that believed Acts 6:1-6 Widows among disciples Acts 11:27-30 Brethren in Judea Rom. 15:26; 1 Cor. Poor among the saints 16:1-3; 2 Cor. 8-9 1 Tim. 5:16 Widowed saints CHURCH BENEVOLENCE IN THE N.T. Passage: Who was relieved: Acts 2:44-45 Needy among them that believed Acts 4:32-35 Needy among them that believed Acts 6:1-6 Widows among disciples Acts 11:27-30 Brethren in Judea Rom. 15:26; 1 Cor. Poor among the saints 16:1-3; 2 Cor. 8-9 1 Tim. 5:16 Widowed saints

20. THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD Fellowship those who participate in sponsoring church arrangement & unlimited benevolence

21. THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD Fellowship those involved in perver- ting the work of church (church sponsored social meals, parties, recreation, entertainment, etc.)

22. THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD Fellowship those in churches that use instrumental music in worship.

23. THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD Fellowship those in conservative denominations

24. THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD Fellowship those in liberal denominations

25. Abilene Christian University’s Proposals for Reforming Churches of Christ in the 21st Century: 1. We should cease our elite and sectarian behavior, and ask our brethren in all denominations to forgive our sins, especially that we said they weren't saved. 2. We must not say that we have the truth, but that we are on a spiritual journey, just as our brethren in the denominations are on their spiritual journey. (http://wwwreporter-news.com/abil/nw_local/article /0,1874,ABIL_7959_2676217, 00html) Abilene Christian University’s Proposals for Reforming Churches of Christ in the 21st Century: 1. We should cease our elite and sectarian behavior, and ask our brethren in all denominations to forgive our sins, especially that we said they weren't saved. 2. We must not say that we have the truth, but that we are on a spiritual journey, just as our brethren in the denominations are on their spiritual journey. (http://wwwreporter-news.com/abil/nw_local/article /0,1874,ABIL_7959_2676217, 00html)

26. Abilene Christian University’s Proposals for Reforming Churches of Christ in the 21st Century: 3. We should have open fellowship with all who say they believe in Jesus. We should follow the example of brave reformists who ask denominational preachers to share pulpits with their congregations. We should also share major social and religious events with our denominational brethren. We should be ecumenical in our thinking and practice, and should openly align ourselves with the current evangelical ecumenical movement. (http://www. reporter-news.com/abil/nw_local/article/0,1874, ABIL_7959_2674514, 00.html Abilene Christian University’s Proposals for Reforming Churches of Christ in the 21st Century: 3. We should have open fellowship with all who say they believe in Jesus. We should follow the example of brave reformists who ask denominational preachers to share pulpits with their congregations. We should also share major social and religious events with our denominational brethren. We should be ecumenical in our thinking and practice, and should openly align ourselves with the current evangelical ecumenical movement. (http://www. reporter-news.com/abil/nw_local/article/0,1874, ABIL_7959_2674514, 00.html

27. Abilene Christian University’s Proposals for Reforming Churches of Christ in the 21st Century: 4. We should continue to say that baptism is important, but that it is not essential for salvation. We should recognize that there are many non- immersed believers who are saved. (http://home. christianity.com/local/82970.html) Abilene Christian University’s Proposals for Reforming Churches of Christ in the 21st Century: 4. We should continue to say that baptism is important, but that it is not essential for salvation. We should recognize that there are many non- immersed believers who are saved. (http://home. christianity.com/local/82970.html)

28. THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST, 2 John 9-11 2 John 9; Rev. 22:18-19; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3-4

29. “Homer Hailey believes that those who are baptized into Christ may remain in their present marital state. That is a position that is shared by a small minority of the Christians with whom I regularly associate….I do not believe he is correct (in his views on MDR, sw).” (Christianity Magazine, 11/88, p. 6) “It is perfectly proper that some congregations have not, and would not, invite Homer Hailey to preach because of the position he holds on this subject. Other, rightly I believe, have decided to use him in spite of the difference.” (Harrell, p. 8, my emph, sw)

30. Paul Earnhart Sewell Hall Dee Bowman Brent Lewis Other editors of Christianity Magazine in addition to brother Ed Harrell:

31. No eternal punishment in hell Creation week of Gen. 1 = billions of years One Covenant The serpent of Gen. 3 was not literal Polygamy Institutionalism ???

32. THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD I. HOW IMPORTANT THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD IS! Jno. 8:32; 2 Jno. 4; 2 Thes. 2:10; Acts 20:32; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3-4; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 2 Jno. 9-11 II. HOW BRETHREN’S PRACTICES HAVE AFFECTED THE PREACHING OF THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD I. HOW IMPORTANT THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD IS! Jno. 8:32; 2 Jno. 4; 2 Thes. 2:10; Acts 20:32; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3-4; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 2 Jno. 9-11 II. HOW BRETHREN’S PRACTICES HAVE AFFECTED THE PREACHING OF THE WHOLE COUNSEL OF GOD

33. "You are on the right road, and what- ever you do, don't let anyone persuade you that you can successfully combat error by fellowshipping it and going along with it. I have tried. I believed at the start that was the only way to do it. I've never held membership in a congre- gation that used instrumental music. I have, however, accepted invitations to preach with- out distinctions between churches that used it and churches that didn't. I've gone along with their papers and magazines and things of that sort. Dur- ing all these years I have taught the truth as the New Testament teaches it to every young preacher who passed through the College of the Bible. Yet, I do not know of more than six of them who are preaching the truth today. It won't work.” (J.W. McGarvey)