1. Restoring First Century Christianity Jeremiah 6:16

2. Introductory Thoughts In order to restore 1 st Century Christianity we must go back and examine the Biblical model. Many people confuse “Churchianity” with “Christianity”. Mistakes are made when we stray from the “Old Paths”. Let’s see what the Bible says about 1 st Century Christianity.

3. Review of Previous Lessons Not a product of Man’s Ingenuity. A religion of Going. A religion of Sacrifice. A religion of Optimism. A religion of Knowledge. A Victorious religion. A religion of Conviction. A religion of Exclusiveness.

4. Was a Religion of Reflection & Example Not in doctrine only, but evident in our activity in life 2 Corinthians 3:2 – Matthew 5:13-16 Philippians 2:14-16 – 1 Timothy 4:12-16 We must walk in that way. Philippians 3:17 – Philippians 4:9 1 Corinthians 11:1

5. Was a Religion of Fatalism A religion to live by, a religion to die for. Revelation 2:10 – John 11:16 Supreme example set by Christ on the cross Matthew 27:27-37 Other examples Revelation 2:13 – Revelation 6:9 Philippians 1:21 – 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

6. Was a Religion of Eternalness Born again to live forever Romans 6:3-5 Now have life in promise John 11:25 – 1 John 2:25 Revelation 2 & 3 Crown of life in eternity 2 Timothy 4:8 – Revelation 2:10

7. Concluding Thoughts May we ever strive to walk in the “Old Paths”. Jeremiah 6:16 Those who have never walked in the paths must begin that walk. Those who have drifted away from those paths need to come home. Christ came and gave His life so that you can have eternal life.