2 Peter 1:8-9

“For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they render you

neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus

Christ. For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his

purification from his former sins.”

Do Not Forget Your Purification

Philippians 3:7-21

“…if, by any means, I may attain to the

resurrection from the dead...” (3:11)

1 Corinthians 15:35-42

The Mindset of Paul

The Wages of Sin

“The wages of sin is death” (Rom. 6:23)Adam and Eve were separated from God and forbidden access to the tree of life.

“Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned . . . (Rom. 5:12)

“You were dead in your trespasses and sins” (Eph. 2:1)

Acts 20:28 – purchased by Christ’s blood

Acts 2:38; 47 – remission of sins

Ephesians 1:7-8 – redemption in Christ

Ephesians 5:25-27 – pure, without spot

Hebrews 8:8,12 – remember sins no more

Ephesians 2:8-9 - entrance not merited

Luke 13:1-5 - no one is a “worse” sinner

James 2:8-10 - one sin makes us guilty of all

The Church

Our Job As Christians

Matthew 22:37-39

HAVE A HEART THAT PUTS GOD FIRST

Be holyLove the truth

Keep God’s commandmentsDraw near to God

Do good unto othersRepent, and confess our sins

TRUST GOD

Ephesians 6:10-13 ( NKJV ) 10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11Put on the

whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 

12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood,

but against principalities, against powers, against

the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in

the heavenly places. 13Therefore take up the whole armor of God,

that you may be able to withstand in the evil day,

and having done all, to stand.

Our Enemy

Truth, Righteousness, Preparation of the Gospel, Faith, Word of God, Prayer

Will You Take A Stand Against Sin?

Purity in Doctrine

Purity in Morals

Purity in Relationships

Purity in Doctrine

Is it a sin to teach or practice those things which are outside of or contrary to the Word of God?

Is a denomination outside of God’s Word? Is salvation by faith alone without baptism outside of God’s Word?

Is accepting into fellowship those who are in adulterous marriages outside of God’s Word?

Is ignoring corrective discipline when a Christian is walking disorderly contrary to God’s Word?

Is using a piano in worship outside of God’s Word?

Is using church funds to provide recreation or a common meal outside of God’s Word?

Will You Take A Stand Against Sin?

Purity in Morals

Is it a sin to participate in or condone those things which God has said are unrighteous and ungodly?

Is it unrighteous to wear immodest clothing?

Is it unrighteous to lust in the heart after a woman?

Is it unrighteous to engage in sensual behavior on a date?

Is it unrighteous to recreationally watch or listen to sensual or corrupt material?

Is it unrighteous to recreationally use alcohol?

Is it unrighteous to cheat on your taxes or steal from your work place?

Will You Take A Stand Against Sin?

Purity in Relationships

Is it a sin to act in an unrighteous manner toward your family, brethren or neighbor?

Is it unrighteous to hold a grudge (take account of a wrong suffered)?

Is it unrighteous to ignore a sin problem with a brother?

Is it unrighteous to yell at or speak harshly to your spouse?

Is it unrighteous to spread criticism (gossip)?

Is it unrighteous to be critical of your spouse to others?

Is it unrighteous to show disrespect to your parents?

Will You Take A Stand Against Sin?

Conclusion

The church is not a social club.

The church is about reconciliation with God through repentance of sin.

Elders are to shepherd the flock to help prevent and overcome sin.

Instruction, doctrine, reproof, discipline – all with that one purpose.

Will You Become A Christian?

Hear The Gospel (Rom. 10:17)

Believe in Jesus as the Son of God (John 8:24)

Repent of Your Sins (Acts 17:30-31)

Confess Jesus as Lord (Rom 10:9-10)

Be Baptized for Forgiveness of Sins (Acts 2:38)

Live Faithfully Until You Die (Rev. 2:10)