* A NewTestament MODEL
A New Testament Church In A Post Christian World. Consider the model we find in Act 2:40-47
40) And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
41) Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
42) And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
43) And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
44) And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
45) And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
46) And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
47) Praising God, and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.
We are in the world, we are not of the world.
We must not be conformed to the world.
We must not love the world.
We must not allow the world to set our standards through Political Parties, Economic Endeavors, Academic Alignments or Social Structures.
Romans 12:1-2
(1) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
(2) And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
* BELIEVE AND FOLLOW BIBLE TEACHING
Apostolic Teaching is Our Standard.
There is no reason for the local body or the universal body to be divided over doctrine.
Accept what the Bible says and reject the teachings of man.
We are to be one in spirit and one in doctrine.
* TWO SIDES OF TOTAL COMMITMENT
There is a “Take Away” (negative) Side and an “Add To” (positive) Side to Total Commitment.
* NON VIOLENT FAITH
Non-Violence Allows God to Work.
* TWO SIDES OF TOTAL COMMITMENT
There is a “Take Away” (negative) Side and an “Add To” (positive) Side to Total Commitment.
TAKE AWAY (negative)...
Be not conformed to the world...
Cast down evil thoughts...
Put off the old man...
Be not unequally yoked.
“ADD TO” (positive)...
Be transformed in your mind...
Bring every thought captive to Christ...
Put on the New Man...
Come out from world and be separate.
Non-Violence Allows God to Work.
The arm of flesh will fail.
Vengeance is Mine, says the Lord
The wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
Faith is the victory.
