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Questions can lead to many things, both Questions can lead to many things, both good and bad.good and bad.

There are some questions that should be There are some questions that should be ignored.ignored.


There are some questions that should be There are some questions that should be ignored.ignored.

There are some questions designed to stir There are some questions designed to stir trouble! trouble! (2 Tim 2:23; Tit 3:9)(2 Tim 2:23; Tit 3:9)


2 Timothy 2:23 (NKJV) 2 Timothy 2:23 (NKJV) - But avoid - But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. they generate strife.


Titus 3:9 (NKJV) Titus 3:9 (NKJV) - But avoid foolish - But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.unprofitable and useless.


There are wrong motives in some questions. There are wrong motives in some questions. In many cases these questions still should In many cases these questions still should be answered. be answered. (Mt 22:35)(Mt 22:35)


Matthew 22:35 (NKJV) Matthew 22:35 (NKJV) - Then one of - Then one of them, a lawyer, asked them, a lawyer, asked Him a question,Him a question, testing Him, and saying,testing Him, and saying,


Some are not be answered because of the Some are not be answered because of the character of the questioner. character of the questioner. (Prov 26:4-5; Mt 7:6; Lk 23:9)(Prov 26:4-5; Mt 7:6; Lk 23:9)


Proverbs 26:4-5 (NKJV) Proverbs 26:4-5 (NKJV) - Do not answer - Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him. 5be like him. 5 Answer a fool according to Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes.


Matthew 7:6 (NKJV) Matthew 7:6 (NKJV) - “Do not give what - “Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.their feet, and turn and tear you in pieces.


Luke 23:9 (NKJV) Luke 23:9 (NKJV) - Then he questioned - Then he questioned Him with many words, but He answered Him with many words, but He answered him nothing.him nothing.


Questions may lead one to the truth! Questions may lead one to the truth! (1 Cor 7:1; 11:2)(1 Cor 7:1; 11:2)


1 Corinthians 7:1 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 7:1 (NKJV) - Now - Now concerning the things of which you wrote to concerning the things of which you wrote to me: me: It isIt is good for a man not to touch a good for a man not to touch a woman. woman.


1 Corinthians 11:2 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 11:2 (NKJV) - Now I - Now I praise you, brethren, that you remember me praise you, brethren, that you remember me in all things and keep the traditions just as I in all things and keep the traditions just as I delivered delivered themthem to you. to you.


Remember the limitations of question night.Remember the limitations of question night.


Remember the limitations of question night.Remember the limitations of question night. You must test my answers from the You must test my answers from the

scriptures! scriptures! (Acts 17:11)(Acts 17:11)


Acts 17:11 (NKJV) Acts 17:11 (NKJV) - These were more - These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find outto find out whether these things were so. whether these things were so.


These are brief answers. You need to do These are brief answers. You need to do further study.further study.

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Can I commit a sin where I can no longer Can I commit a sin where I can no longer be forgiven? Can the “willful sin” be be forgiven? Can the “willful sin” be forgiven that is mentioned in Hebrews? forgiven that is mentioned in Hebrews? (Heb 10:26-29)(Heb 10:26-29)

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Hebrews 10:26-29 (NKJV) Hebrews 10:26-29 (NKJV) - For if we sin - For if we sin willfully after we have received the willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a certain remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. indignation which will devour the adversaries. 28 Anyone who has rejected Moses’ law dies 28 Anyone who has rejected Moses’ law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. three witnesses.

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29 Of how much worse punishment, do you 29 Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace?Spirit of grace?

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How does a person get to a point where How does a person get to a point where these is no sacrifice for his sin?these is no sacrifice for his sin?

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How does a person get to a point where How does a person get to a point where these is no sacrifice for his sin?these is no sacrifice for his sin?

The blood of Christ is sufficient for any sin. The blood of Christ is sufficient for any sin. (1 Jn 2:1-2)(1 Jn 2:1-2)

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1 John 2:1-2 (NKJV) 1 John 2:1-2 (NKJV) - My little children, - My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 And He Himself is the righteous. 2 And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world.only but also for the whole world.

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All Christians have promises for All Christians have promises for forgiveness of any sin. forgiveness of any sin. (Acts 8:22-24; 1 Jn 1:7-10)(Acts 8:22-24; 1 Jn 1:7-10)

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Acts 8:22-24 (NKJV) Acts 8:22-24 (NKJV) - Repent therefore of - Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps this your wickedness, and pray God if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven the thought of your heart may be forgiven you. 23 For I see that you are poisoned by you. 23 For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity.” 24 Then bitterness and bound by iniquity.” 24 Then Simon answered and said, “Pray to the Lord Simon answered and said, “Pray to the Lord for me, that none of the things which you for me, that none of the things which you have spoken may come upon me.”have spoken may come upon me.”

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1 John 1:7-10 (NKJV) 1 John 1:7-10 (NKJV) - But if we walk in - But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us forgive us ourour sins and to cleanse us from all sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. unrighteousness.

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10 If we say that we have not sinned, we 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.

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The only situation I know of where a The only situation I know of where a Christian cannot be forgiven is when a Christian cannot be forgiven is when a Christian will not repent!Christian will not repent!

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The only situation I know of where a The only situation I know of where a Christian cannot be forgiven is when a Christian cannot be forgiven is when a Christian will not repent!Christian will not repent!

Other verses that emphasize one who Other verses that emphasize one who cannot repent. cannot repent. (Heb 6:4-6; Mt 12:31-32)(Heb 6:4-6; Mt 12:31-32)

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Hebrews 6:4-6 (NKJV) Hebrews 6:4-6 (NKJV) - For - For it isit is impossible impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted the heavenly gift, and have become tasted the heavenly gift, and have become partakers of the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted partakers of the Holy Spirit, 5 and have tasted the good word of God and the powers of the the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, 6 if they fall away, to renew them age to come, 6 if they fall away, to renew them again to repentance, since they crucify again again to repentance, since they crucify again for themselves the Son of God, and put for themselves the Son of God, and put HimHim to to an open shame.an open shame.

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Matthew 12:31-32 (NKJV) Matthew 12:31-32 (NKJV) - “Therefore I - “Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy forgiven men, but the blasphemy againstagainst the the Spirit will not be forgiven men. 32 Anyone Spirit will not be forgiven men. 32 Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the him, either in this age or in the ageage to come. to come.

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Can a person become so hard hearted that Can a person become so hard hearted that he cannot repent? Yeshe cannot repent? Yes

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Does a repeating of a sin means that one is Does a repeating of a sin means that one is heard hearted and cannot be forgiven? Not heard hearted and cannot be forgiven? Not necessarily.necessarily.

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Does a repeating of a sin means that one is Does a repeating of a sin means that one is heard hearted and cannot be forgiven? Not heard hearted and cannot be forgiven? Not necessarily.necessarily.

We are warned to keep a tender heart that is We are warned to keep a tender heart that is able to feel the guilt of sin. able to feel the guilt of sin. (Eph 4:17-20)(Eph 4:17-20)

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Ephesians 4:17-20 (NKJV) Ephesians 4:17-20 (NKJV) - This I say, - This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as £the rest of the should no longer walk as £the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, 18having their understanding darkened, 18having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart;because of the blindness of their heart;

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19 who, being past feeling, have given 19 who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 20 But you uncleanness with greediness. 20 But you have not so learned Christ,have not so learned Christ,

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Do not play games with God but do not let Do not play games with God but do not let Satan lie to you about the certain Satan lie to you about the certain forgiveness of God. forgiveness of God. (2 Cor 2:6-11)(2 Cor 2:6-11)

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2 Corinthians 2:6-11 (NKJV) 2 Corinthians 2:6-11 (NKJV) - This - This punishment which punishment which was inflictedwas inflicted by the by the majority majority isis sufficient for such a man, 7 so sufficient for such a man, 7 so that, on the contrary, you that, on the contrary, you oughtought rather to rather to forgive and comfort forgive and comfort him,him, lest perhaps such lest perhaps such a one be swallowed up with too much a one be swallowed up with too much sorrow. 8 Therefore I urge you to reaffirm sorrow. 8 Therefore I urge you to reaffirm youryour love to him. love to him.

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9 For to this end I also wrote, that I might 9 For to this end I also wrote, that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. 10Now whom you forgive in all things. 10Now whom you forgive anything, I also anything, I also forgive.forgive. For if indeed I have For if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one for your sakes in the presence of Christ, 11 for your sakes in the presence of Christ, 11 lest Satan should take advantage of us; for lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.we are not ignorant of his devices.

Sins of James 5:20Sins of James 5:20

What sins are covered in James 5:20? What sins are covered in James 5:20? Does this include the Christian who Does this include the Christian who teaches the sinner?teaches the sinner?


James 5:20 (NKJV) James 5:20 (NKJV) - let him know that he - let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save £a soul from death and cover a will save £a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.multitude of sins.


The sins mentioned in this context are The sins mentioned in this context are forgiven by the promises of God. forgiven by the promises of God. (1 Jn 5:14-17)(1 Jn 5:14-17)


1 John 5:14-17 (NKJV) 1 John 5:14-17 (NKJV) - Now this is the - Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. the petitions that we have asked of Him.


16 If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin 16 If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which doeswhich does not not leadlead to death, he will ask, to death, he will ask, and He will give him life for those who and He will give him life for those who commit sin not commit sin not leadingleading to death. There is to death. There is sin sin leadingleading to death. I do not say that he to death. I do not say that he should pray about that. 17All should pray about that. 17All unrighteousness is sin, and there is sin not unrighteousness is sin, and there is sin not leadingleading to death. to death.


There is no forgiveness without repentance. There is no forgiveness without repentance. Spiritual death is certain without Spiritual death is certain without repentance!repentance! (Rom 6:23; 1 Tim 5:6) (Rom 6:23; 1 Tim 5:6)


Romans 6:23 (NKJV) Romans 6:23 (NKJV) 23For the wages of 23For the wages of sin sin isis death, but the gift of God death, but the gift of God isis eternal eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.life in Christ Jesus our Lord.


1 Timothy 5:6 (NKJV) 1 Timothy 5:6 (NKJV) 6But she who lives 6But she who lives in pleasure is dead while she lives.in pleasure is dead while she lives.


The brother has committed a sin and either The brother has committed a sin and either has repented or continues in that sin.has repented or continues in that sin.


The brother has committed a sin and either The brother has committed a sin and either has repented or continues in that sin.has repented or continues in that sin.

When one turns to God in repentance then When one turns to God in repentance then the way is paved for a life of repentance and the way is paved for a life of repentance and forgiveness. forgiveness. (1 Jn 1:7-9)(1 Jn 1:7-9)


1 John 1:7-9 (NKJV) 1 John 1:7-9 (NKJV) - But if we walk in the - But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. 8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us forgive us ourour sins and to cleanse us from all sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.unrighteousness.


Doing “good works” such as teaching Doing “good works” such as teaching others is not how one is forgiven.others is not how one is forgiven.


Lessons for us.Lessons for us.


Lessons for us.Lessons for us. Repent of every sin you commit! Repent of every sin you commit!

(Jn 8:24; Lk 13:3)(Jn 8:24; Lk 13:3)


John 8:24 (NKJV) John 8:24 (NKJV) - Therefore I said to - Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I am do not believe that I am He,He, you will die in you will die in your sins.”your sins.”


Luke 13:3 (NKJV) Luke 13:3 (NKJV) 3I tell you, no; but 3I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise unless you repent you will all likewise perish.perish.


Let us pray for one another! We can help Let us pray for one another! We can help our brother walk in the light!our brother walk in the light!


Let us pray for one another! We can help Let us pray for one another! We can help our brother walk in the light!our brother walk in the light!

We cannot pray for one in a practice of sin. We cannot pray for one in a practice of sin. We must seek his repentance! We must seek his repentance!


We cannot have fellowship with those We cannot have fellowship with those involved in a practice of sin. involved in a practice of sin. (Eph 5:11; 2 Pt 2:12-14)(Eph 5:11; 2 Pt 2:12-14)


Ephesians 5:11 (NKJV) Ephesians 5:11 (NKJV) 11And have no 11And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose darkness, but rather expose them.them.


2 Peter 2:12-14 (NKJV) 2 Peter 2:12-14 (NKJV) - But these, like - But these, like natural brute beasts made to be caught and natural brute beasts made to be caught and destroyed, speak evil of the things they do not destroyed, speak evil of the things they do not understand, and will utterly perish in their own understand, and will utterly perish in their own corruption, 13corruption, 13a nda nd will receive the wages of will receive the wages of unrighteousness, unrighteousness, asas those who count it those who count it pleasure to carouse in the daytime. pleasure to carouse in the daytime. They areThey are spots and blemishes, carousing in their own spots and blemishes, carousing in their own deceptions while they feast with you, deceptions while they feast with you,


14 having eyes full of adultery and that 14 having eyes full of adultery and that cannot cease from sin, enticing unstable cannot cease from sin, enticing unstable souls. souls. They haveThey have a heart trained in covetous a heart trained in covetous practices, practices, and areand are accursed children. accursed children.

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How do you harmonize the teachings of 1 How do you harmonize the teachings of 1 Timothy 5 with Acts 2 and 4? Specifically, Timothy 5 with Acts 2 and 4? Specifically, were Christians required to sell all they were Christians required to sell all they had in the book of Acts? Also why were had in the book of Acts? Also why were widows limited to age 60 in order to widows limited to age 60 in order to receive support in 1 Timothy 5?receive support in 1 Timothy 5?


Christians were not required to sell all they Christians were not required to sell all they had. Look at what the passages say. had. Look at what the passages say.


They sold possessions and goods. It does They sold possessions and goods. It does not say they sold all they had! not say they sold all they had! (Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35)(Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35)


Acts 2:44 through Acts 2:45 (NKJV) Acts 2:44 through Acts 2:45 (NKJV) 44Now all who believed were together, and 44Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45and sold their had all things in common, 45and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.among all, as anyone had need.


Acts 4:32-35 (NKJV) Acts 4:32-35 (NKJV) - Now the multitude - Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. 33 And with they had all things in common. 33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. grace was upon them all.


34 Nor was there anyone among them who 34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, 35and proceeds of the things that were sold, 35and laid laid themthem at the apostles’ feet; and they at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.distributed to each as anyone had need.


It does reveal a great commitment! They It does reveal a great commitment! They did this because of the great need of the did this because of the great need of the moment, not because of a command. moment, not because of a command. (Acts 5:1-4)(Acts 5:1-4)


Acts 5:1-4 (NKJV) Acts 5:1-4 (NKJV) - But a certain man named - But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back possession. 2 And he kept back partpart of the of the proceeds, his wife also being aware proceeds, his wife also being aware of it,of it, and and brought a certain part and laid brought a certain part and laid itit at the apostles’ at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back keep back partpart of the price of the land for of the price of the land for yourself? yourself?


4 While it remained, was it not your own? 4 While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”men but to God.”


In giving we may choose to go beyond what In giving we may choose to go beyond what is required by God and give more!is required by God and give more!


In giving we may choose to go beyond what In giving we may choose to go beyond what is required by God and give more!is required by God and give more!

What does God require? What does God require? (1 Cor 16:1-2)(1 Cor 16:1-2)


1 Corinthians 16:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 (NKJV) - Now - Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 On the first Galatia, so you must do also: 2 On the first dayday of the week let each one of you lay of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I prosper, that there be no collections when I come.come.


1 Timothy 5 and Acts 2 are dealing with 1 Timothy 5 and Acts 2 are dealing with two different situations. two different situations.


In 1 Timothy 5 consider "being taken into In 1 Timothy 5 consider "being taken into the number." the number." (1 Tim 5:9)(1 Tim 5:9)


1 Timothy 5:9 (NKJV) 1 Timothy 5:9 (NKJV) 9Do not let a 9Do not let a widow under sixty years old be taken into widow under sixty years old be taken into the number, the number, and not unlessand not unless she has been the she has been the wife of one man,wife of one man,


"Let a widow be put on the list" – NASV"Let a widow be put on the list" – NASV


"Let a widow be put on the list" – NASV"Let a widow be put on the list" – NASV "be enrolled as a widow" – ASV"be enrolled as a widow" – ASV


"Let a widow be put on the list" – NASV"Let a widow be put on the list" – NASV "be enrolled as a widow" – ASV"be enrolled as a widow" – ASV "be put on the list of widows" – NIV"be put on the list of widows" – NIV


katalego {kat-al-eg'-o} ¤ from 2596 and katalego {kat-al-eg'-o} ¤ from 2596 and 3004 (in its orig. meaning);; v ¤ AV - take 3004 (in its orig. meaning);; v ¤ AV - take into the number 1; 1 ¤ 1) to lay down, to lie into the number 1; 1 ¤ 1) to lay down, to lie down 2) to narrate at length, recount, set down 2) to narrate at length, recount, set forth 3) to set down in a list or register, to forth 3) to set down in a list or register, to enroll 3a) of soldiers ..enroll 3a) of soldiers ..


This is dealing with a permanent care until This is dealing with a permanent care until death! The care in Acts and 1+2 Corinthians death! The care in Acts and 1+2 Corinthians was temporary.was temporary.


There are principles that apply to both There are principles that apply to both situations. One's family should help situations. One's family should help before the church is called on!before the church is called on!

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Why did they say Jesus arose on the third Why did they say Jesus arose on the third day when he had only been dead maybe 48 day when he had only been dead maybe 48 hours? (Friday 3:00 PM death, Sunday hours? (Friday 3:00 PM death, Sunday dawn 5:00AM, resurrection) dawn 5:00AM, resurrection)


Why did they say Jesus arose on the third Why did they say Jesus arose on the third day when he had only been dead maybe 48 day when he had only been dead maybe 48 hours? (Friday 3:00 PM death, Sunday hours? (Friday 3:00 PM death, Sunday dawn 5:00AM, resurrection) dawn 5:00AM, resurrection)

Some have looked to Jesus earlier statement Some have looked to Jesus earlier statement as a contradiction. as a contradiction. (Matt 12:40)(Matt 12:40)


Matthew 12:40 (NKJV) Matthew 12:40 (NKJV) 40For as Jonah 40For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.the earth.


Christ was but two days and two nights in Christ was but two days and two nights in the grave. the grave. (Mark 15:25, 42, 44, 45, 46; 16:9)(Mark 15:25, 42, 44, 45, 46; 16:9)


According to Haley, Orientals reckon any According to Haley, Orientals reckon any part of a day as a whole day. Thus, one part of a day as a whole day. Thus, one whole and two parts of a day, along with whole and two parts of a day, along with two nights, would be popularly styled as two nights, would be popularly styled as "three days and three nights." Such usage is "three days and three nights." Such usage is seen elsewhere in Scripture.seen elsewhere in Scripture.


According to Haley, Orientals reckon any part According to Haley, Orientals reckon any part of a day as a whole day. Thus, one whole and of a day as a whole day. Thus, one whole and two parts of a day, along with two nights, two parts of a day, along with two nights, would be popularly styled as "three days and would be popularly styled as "three days and three nights." Such usage is seen elsewhere in three nights." Such usage is seen elsewhere in Scripture.Scripture.

Consider the case of Jonah. He was not in the Consider the case of Jonah. He was not in the belly of the fish a complete 3 days and belly of the fish a complete 3 days and three nights. three nights.


““Jonah was swallowed by the fish during Jonah was swallowed by the fish during the day time and was vomited out during the day time and was vomited out during the day time the day time (Jonah 1:17—2:10)(Jonah 1:17—2:10). In order . In order for that to be three days, only two nights for that to be three days, only two nights could have been involved. Yet it is called could have been involved. Yet it is called three days and three nights.”three days and three nights.”


Also consider an OT example.Also consider an OT example. ““Similarly, in Esther 4:16—5:1, there is a Similarly, in Esther 4:16—5:1, there is a

fast for ‘three days and three nights’ that fast for ‘three days and three nights’ that begins on the first day and ends on the third begins on the first day and ends on the third day, which means only two nights were day, which means only two nights were involved.”involved.”

Opposition will come against Bible Teaching Opposition will come against Bible Teaching

Isaiah 5:20-21 (NKJV)Isaiah 5:20-21 (NKJV) - Woe to those who - Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! 21 Woe to bitter! 21 Woe to those who arethose who are wise in wise in their own eyes, And prudent in their own their own eyes, And prudent in their own sight!sight!


We must make these judgments or We must make these judgments or experience the consequences!experience the consequences!


In the last month I have received several In the last month I have received several questions from our website (questions from our website (www.cvillechurch.comwww.cvillechurch.com) that I decided to ) that I decided to use for our question night. use for our question night.

Questions on Hebrews 10:25Questions on Hebrews 10:25

Does Heb. 10:25 include all services, or Does Heb. 10:25 include all services, or just the First Day of the Week? Some say just the First Day of the Week? Some say that it includes all of the following: that it includes all of the following: Sunday Bible Study, Regular Morning Sunday Bible Study, Regular Morning Worship, Sunday Evening, and Worship, Sunday Evening, and Wednesday Evening, while others say it Wednesday Evening, while others say it should include Ladies Bible Study, Men's should include Ladies Bible Study, Men's Business Meetings, Business Meetings,


Congregational Meetings, all the days of Congregational Meetings, all the days of a Gospel Meeting, or any time there is a a Gospel Meeting, or any time there is a "church" meeting of any kind."church" meeting of any kind.


Hebrews 10:25 (NKJV)Hebrews 10:25 (NKJV) - not forsaking the - not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as assembling of ourselves together, as isis the the manner of some, but exhorting manner of some, but exhorting one another,one another, and so much the more as you see the Day and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.approaching.


Answer:Answer: Hebrews 10:25Hebrews 10:25 is a general is a general statement concerning assemblies of statement concerning assemblies of Christians.Christians.



How does a local church determine the kind How does a local church determine the kind and frequency of its assemblies?and frequency of its assemblies?



How does a local church determine the kind How does a local church determine the kind and frequency of its assemblies?and frequency of its assemblies?

There is a weekly assembly that is required There is a weekly assembly that is required by the Lord by the Lord (1 Cor 16:2; Acts 20:7)(1 Cor 16:2; Acts 20:7)


1 Corinthians 16:2 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 16:2 (NKJV) - On the first - On the first dayday of the week let each one of you lay of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I prosper, that there be no collections when I come. come.


Acts 20:7 (NKJV)Acts 20:7 (NKJV) - Now on the first - Now on the first dayday of of the week, when the disciples came together the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight.message until midnight.


All assemblies of Christians require some All assemblies of Christians require some kind of decision making process, or, in kind of decision making process, or, in other words, a leadership (other words, a leadership (Heb 13:17).Heb 13:17).


Hebrews 13:17 (NKJV) Hebrews 13:17 (NKJV) - Obey those who - Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.unprofitable for you.


You cannot have an assembly without a You cannot have an assembly without a place and time! place and time!



There are decisions that a leadership may There are decisions that a leadership may make that obligate every member to obey. make that obligate every member to obey.




A local leadership may have assemblies that A local leadership may have assemblies that are “required” and some that are “optional.”are “required” and some that are “optional.”




A local leadership may have assemblies that A local leadership may have assemblies that are “required” and some that are “optional.”are “required” and some that are “optional.”

The best appeal to Christians concerns their The best appeal to Christians concerns their heart and motives. heart and motives. (2 Cor 8:1-5)(2 Cor 8:1-5)


2 Corinthians 8:1-5 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 8:1-5 (NKJV) - Moreover, - Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: 2that in a great trial of affliction the 2that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. 3For abounded in the riches of their liberality. 3For I bear witness that according to I bear witness that according to theirtheir ability, ability, yes, and beyond yes, and beyond theirtheir ability, ability, they werethey were freely freely willing, willing,


4 imploring us with much urgency that we 4 imploring us with much urgency that we would receive the gift and the fellowship of would receive the gift and the fellowship of the ministering to the saints. 5 And not the ministering to the saints. 5 And not onlyonly as we had hoped, but they first gave as we had hoped, but they first gave themselves to the Lord, and themselves to the Lord, and thenthen to us by to us by the will of God.the will of God.


Also, should missing Bible Study, Sunday Also, should missing Bible Study, Sunday Evening and Wednesday Evening be Evening and Wednesday Evening be construed serious enough for construed serious enough for disfellowshiping? If so, where is the disfellowshiping? If so, where is the scriptures for these meetings (there is no scriptures for these meetings (there is no question about the morning worship on question about the morning worship on the First Day of the Week)?the First Day of the Week)?


Answer:Answer: Any sin that a person walks in Any sin that a person walks in without repentance can subject one to being without repentance can subject one to being “marked” by a local church. “marked” by a local church. (2 Thess 3:6)(2 Thess 3:6)..


2 Thessalonians 3:6 (NKJV)2 Thessalonians 3:6 (NKJV) - But we - But we command you, brethren, in the name of our command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received according to the tradition which he received from us.from us.


We also should make a distinction We also should make a distinction concerning how quickly we actconcerning how quickly we act (Jude 22-23).(Jude 22-23).


Jude 1:22-23 (NKJV)Jude 1:22-23 (NKJV) - And on some have - And on some have compassion, making a distinction; 23but compassion, making a distinction; 23but others save with fear, pulling others save with fear, pulling themthem out of out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.the flesh.


In the cases where I have been a part of In the cases where I have been a part of such discipline, the individual had such discipline, the individual had completely stopped attending and also completely stopped attending and also recognized that they were in sin.recognized that they were in sin.


Also, are we putting ourselves in the Also, are we putting ourselves in the same class of people as the Pharisees same class of people as the Pharisees (making laws where God has not made) (making laws where God has not made) and using them as a test of fellowship?and using them as a test of fellowship?


Answer: Answer: Among the sins of the Pharisees Among the sins of the Pharisees was the making of man-made lawswas the making of man-made laws


Answer: Answer: Among the sins of the Pharisees Among the sins of the Pharisees was the making of man-made lawswas the making of man-made laws

(Mt 15:3-6, 8-9), (Mt 15:3-6, 8-9), but their greater sin but their greater sin involved the pride and blindness of their involved the pride and blindness of their hearts hearts (Mt 23).(Mt 23).


There is a big difference between a local There is a big difference between a local church making essential decisions church making essential decisions concerning the edification of Christians concerning the edification of Christians (Acts 20:28; Heb 13:17)(Acts 20:28; Heb 13:17) and the man-made and the man-made laws of the Pharisees. laws of the Pharisees.


Matthew 15:3-6 (NKJV)Matthew 15:3-6 (NKJV) - He answered - He answered and said to them, “Why do you also and said to them, “Why do you also transgress the commandment of God transgress the commandment of God because of your tradition? 4For God because of your tradition? 4For God commanded, saying, commanded, saying, ‘Honor your father ‘Honor your father and your mother’and your mother’; and, ; and, ‘He who curses ‘He who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.’father or mother, let him be put to death.’


5But you say, ‘Whoever says to his father 5But you say, ‘Whoever says to his father or mother, “Whatever profit you might have or mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from me received from me isis a gift a gift to Godto God”—6then ”—6then he need not honor his father or mother.’ he need not honor his father or mother.’ Thus you have made the commandment of Thus you have made the commandment of God of no effect by your tradition. God of no effect by your tradition.


Matthew 15:8-9 (NKJV)Matthew 15:8-9 (NKJV) - - ‘These‘These peoplepeople draw near to Me with their mouth, And draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me withhonor Me with their lips, their lips, But their heart But their heart is far from Me. is far from Me. 99 And in vain they And in vain they worship Me, Teachingworship Me, Teaching as doctrines the as doctrines the commandments of men.’”commandments of men.’”


Acts 20:28 (NKJV)Acts 20:28 (NKJV) - Therefore take heed - Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. which He purchased with His own blood.


Hebrews 13:17 (NKJV)Hebrews 13:17 (NKJV) - Obey those who - Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.unprofitable for you.


I have known of proud, hard-hearted I have known of proud, hard-hearted “Christians” that proclaimed their “rights” “Christians” that proclaimed their “rights” to attend only the service that the to attend only the service that the Lord ’s Supper was offered.Lord ’s Supper was offered.


In this case, the one who called others In this case, the one who called others “Pharisees” was actually the “Pharisee” “Pharisees” was actually the “Pharisee” himself. himself.

Questions concerning steps to a Questions concerning steps to a

compromised fellowshipcompromised fellowship

How do bad personal experiences How do bad personal experiences influence a preacher to make steps influence a preacher to make steps toward a wider fellowship?toward a wider fellowship?



Answer: Answer: It is not just preachers that are It is not just preachers that are affected by this. Bitterness, when allowed affected by this. Bitterness, when allowed into the heart, will destroy faith over timeinto the heart, will destroy faith over time (Heb 12:14-15)(Heb 12:14-15)



Hebrews 2:14-15 (NKJV) Hebrews 2:14-15 (NKJV) - - Inasmuch Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15and release those who that is, the devil, 15and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.subject to bondage.



In my experience this has been the primary In my experience this has been the primary cause of apostasy within those I have cause of apostasy within those I have known.known.



In my experience this has been the primary In my experience this has been the primary cause of apostasy within those I have cause of apostasy within those I have known.known.

Uncontrolled anger can indeed bring you Uncontrolled anger can indeed bring you under the control of Satan. under the control of Satan. (Eph 4:25-26)(Eph 4:25-26)



Ephesians 4:25-26 (NKJV)Ephesians 4:25-26 (NKJV) - - Therefore, Therefore, putting away lying, putting away lying, “Let“Let each one of youeach one of you speak truth with his neighbor,”speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are for we are members of one another. 26members of one another. 26“Be angry, and “Be angry, and do not sin”do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on : do not let the sun go down on your wrath,your wrath,



Reactionary ApostasyReactionary Apostasy - - Here is a situation Here is a situation that isn't hypothetical. It is common, thus that isn't hypothetical. It is common, thus Worthy of our attention.Worthy of our attention.



• • In a local church where there is a history of In a local church where there is a history of objection to the sponsoring church arrangement and objection to the sponsoring church arrangement and other unauthorized innovations, other unauthorized innovations, war war breaks out. breaks out. Brethren "bite and devour one another," and the Brethren "bite and devour one another," and the ugly/ result is "envy and self-seeking . . . confusion ugly/ result is "envy and self-seeking . . . confusion and and every evil thing" (Gal. 5:15; Jas. 3:16). every evil thing" (Gal. 5:15; Jas. 3:16). There There is a division, perhaps followed by another; snide, is a division, perhaps followed by another; snide, sarcastic remarks. Preachers are fired, elders resign, sarcastic remarks. Preachers are fired, elders resign, members are agitated and a cold sterile atmosphere members are agitated and a cold sterile atmosphere takes hold.takes hold.



In the midst of this turmoil, as impatience and In the midst of this turmoil, as impatience and disgust turns into bitterness there are some who disgust turns into bitterness there are some who just quit. They join a nearby liberal church, enter just quit. They join a nearby liberal church, enter into the mainstream of Protestant into the mainstream of Protestant denominationalism or entirely give up the matter denominationalism or entirely give up the matter of religion. Though I'm not altogether satisfied of religion. Though I'm not altogether satisfied with this description, I'm going to call this: with this description, I'm going to call this: reactionary apostasy. reactionary apostasy.



Reactionary apostasy is usually accompanied by a Reactionary apostasy is usually accompanied by a statement some thing like these: "I'm fed up with statement some thing like these: "I'm fed up with conservative churches of Christ," or "There has conservative churches of Christ," or "There has got to be something wrong with 'conservative got to be something wrong with 'conservative church of Christ' religion."church of Christ' religion." --- Warren E. Berkley --- Warren E. Berkley



What book would someone have read if What book would someone have read if they really thought the true practice of they really thought the true practice of the 1st century Lord’s Supper was a the 1st century Lord’s Supper was a common meal that was shared during the common meal that was shared during the service?service?



Answer:Answer: It would not be the Bible that It would not be the Bible that encouraged that view. The scriptures teach encouraged that view. The scriptures teach the very oppositethe very opposite (1 Cor 11:17-22, 34)! (1 Cor 11:17-22, 34)!



1 Corinthians 11:17-22 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 11:17-22 (NKJV) - - Now in Now in giving these instructions I do not praise giving these instructions I do not praise you,you, since you come together not for the better but since you come together not for the better but for the worse. 18 For first of all, when you for the worse. 18 For first of all, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it. divisions among you, and in part I believe it. 19 For there must also be factions among you, 19 For there must also be factions among you, that those who are approved may be that those who are approved may be recognized among you. recognized among you.



20Therefore when you come together in one 20Therefore when you come together in one place, it is not to eat the Lord’s Supper. 21For in place, it is not to eat the Lord’s Supper. 21For in eating, each one takes his own supper ahead of eating, each one takes his own supper ahead of others;others; and one is hungry and another is drunk. and one is hungry and another is drunk. 22What! Do you not have houses to eat and 22What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing? What shall and shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I do not I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I do not praise praise you.you.



1 Corinthians 11:34 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 11:34 (NKJV) - But if - But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest you come together for judgment. And the you come together for judgment. And the rest I will set in order when I come.rest I will set in order when I come.



There are at least 2 popular books that teach There are at least 2 popular books that teach these things, “Come to the Table: these things, “Come to the Table: Revisioning the Lord's Supper” by Mark Revisioning the Lord's Supper” by Mark Hicks and “Radical Restoration” by Hicks and “Radical Restoration” by LaGard Smith. (See Terry Benton’s review LaGard Smith. (See Terry Benton’s review of “Radical Restoration” at: of “Radical Restoration” at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheyPromishttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheyPromiseLiberty/message/74eLiberty/message/74



I believe that this and other faddish I believe that this and other faddish positions are a product of associations positions are a product of associations rather than careful Bible study rather than careful Bible study (1 Cor 15:33)(1 Cor 15:33)



1 Corinthians 15:33 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 15:33 (NKJV) - Do not be - Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”habits.”



Should someone think a false teacher is Should someone think a false teacher is only a person who has insincere motives only a person who has insincere motives in their teaching?in their teaching?



Answer: Answer: I believe that a false teacher I believe that a false teacher commonly has both heart issues and commonly has both heart issues and doctrinal issues. Sometime the scriptures doctrinal issues. Sometime the scriptures address both (Jude), and sometime just the address both (Jude), and sometime just the doctrine is addresseddoctrine is addressed (Rev 2:14-15). (Rev 2:14-15).



Revelation 2:14-15 (NKJV)Revelation 2:14-15 (NKJV) - But I have a - But I have a few things against you, because you have few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. 15Thus you also have those who immorality. 15Thus you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.thing I hate.



We can have discussions about what the We can have discussions about what the scriptures mean when we use the term scriptures mean when we use the term “false teacher.” “false teacher.”



We can have discussions about what the We can have discussions about what the scriptures mean when we use the term scriptures mean when we use the term “false teacher.” “false teacher.”

We need to be clear about what to do when We need to be clear about what to do when false doctrine is freely allowed to false doctrine is freely allowed to be taught under the banner of “openness.” be taught under the banner of “openness.” That spirit is not openness by rather one of That spirit is not openness by rather one of pridepride (1 Cor 5:1; 2 Cor 11:1-4, 18-21) (1 Cor 5:1; 2 Cor 11:1-4, 18-21)



1 Corinthians 5:1 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 5:1 (NKJV) - - It is actually It is actually reported reported that there isthat there is sexual immorality sexual immorality among you, and such sexual immorality as among you, and such sexual immorality as is not even named among the Gentiles—is not even named among the Gentiles—that a man has his father’s wife! that a man has his father’s wife!



2 Corinthians 11:1-4 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 11:1-4 (NKJV) - - Oh, that you Oh, that you would bear with me in a little folly—and indeed would bear with me in a little folly—and indeed you do bear with me. 2For I am jealous for you you do bear with me. 2For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present one husband, that I may present youyou asas a chaste a chaste virgin to Christ. 3But I fear, lest somehow, as the virgin to Christ. 3But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. in Christ.



4 For if he who comes preaches another Jesus 4 For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or whom we have not preached, or ifif you receive a you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted—different gospel which you have not accepted—you may well put up with it!you may well put up with it!



2 Corinthians 11:18-21 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 11:18-21 (NKJV) - - Seeing Seeing that many boast according to the flesh, I also will that many boast according to the flesh, I also will boast. 19 For you put up with fools gladly, since boast. 19 For you put up with fools gladly, since you you yourselvesyourselves are wise! 20 For you put up with it are wise! 20 For you put up with it if one brings you into bondage, if one devours if one brings you into bondage, if one devours you,you, if one takes if one takes from you,from you, if one exalts himself, if one if one exalts himself, if one strikes you on the face. 21 To strikes you on the face. 21 To ourour shame I say that shame I say that we were too weak for that! But in whatever we were too weak for that! But in whatever anyone is bold—I speak foolishly—I am bold also.anyone is bold—I speak foolishly—I am bold also.



Should we think that non-instrumental Should we think that non-instrumental music in worship is a logical and natural music in worship is a logical and natural conclusion from the N.T.?conclusion from the N.T.?



Answer: Answer: I do believe that opposition to I do believe that opposition to instrumental music is a natural outcome of instrumental music is a natural outcome of an understanding of the Lordship of Jesus an understanding of the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the completeness of the Christ and the completeness of the scripturesscriptures (Luke 6:46; Jn 12:48; Col 3:17) (Luke 6:46; Jn 12:48; Col 3:17)



Luke 6:46 (NKJV)Luke 6:46 (NKJV) - “But why do you call - “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say? which I say?



John 12:48 (NKJV)John 12:48 (NKJV) - - He who rejects Me, He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that and does not receive My words, has that which judges him—the word that I have which judges him—the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day. spoken will judge him in the last day.



Colossians 3:17 (NKJV)Colossians 3:17 (NKJV) - - And And whateverwhatever you do in word or deed, you do in word or deed, dodo all in the name all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.Father through Him.



Please follow the outlines and discussion Please follow the outlines and discussion from our current study of the local from our current study of the local church at:church at: http://http://www.uvachurch.com/WhatToExpect.htmwww.uvachurch.com/WhatToExpect.htm



Considering men that have moved away Considering men that have moved away from the faith, which you have known from the faith, which you have known personally, what were the warning signs personally, what were the warning signs in their public preaching? I would like to in their public preaching? I would like to call them veiled subtleties that leave you call them veiled subtleties that leave you uneasy after hearing the sermons.uneasy after hearing the sermons.



Answer: Answer: There are several symptoms that I There are several symptoms that I have observed. All of these are a natural have observed. All of these are a natural product of pride.product of pride.



A magnifying and glorying over the A magnifying and glorying over the faults of brethren. faults of brethren.



A magnifying and glorying over the A magnifying and glorying over the faults of brethren. faults of brethren.

Quickly writing off others as unworthy of Quickly writing off others as unworthy of study and therefore to be avoided. study and therefore to be avoided.



When Satan's “grace” is involved, there will When Satan's “grace” is involved, there will be quick judgments about others. Many are be quick judgments about others. Many are quickly labeled as unworthy of study, quickly labeled as unworthy of study, particularly if they have displayed a strong particularly if they have displayed a strong faith and knowledge of God’s word. However, faith and knowledge of God’s word. However, those who are struggling and separated from those who are struggling and separated from other Christians are often approached in other Christians are often approached in private about these new viewsprivate about these new views (2 Peter 2:1). (2 Peter 2:1).



2 Peter 2:1 (NKJV)2 Peter 2:1 (NKJV) - - But there were also But there were also false prophets among the people, even as false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, even denying the Lord who bought them, andand bring on themselves swift destruction. bring on themselves swift destruction.



A lack of honesty concerning their true A lack of honesty concerning their true beliefs. beliefs.



Those who are motivated by Satan's wisdom have Those who are motivated by Satan's wisdom have learned to lie. They have as their goal to bring as learned to lie. They have as their goal to bring as many into their party as possible and in any way they many into their party as possible and in any way they can. If a false impression about their own beliefs can. If a false impression about their own beliefs would keep a knowledgeable Christian from would keep a knowledgeable Christian from questioning them and thus give them more time to questioning them and thus give them more time to work behind the scenes, then they will do that very work behind the scenes, then they will do that very thing. If they can misrepresent what another Christian thing. If they can misrepresent what another Christian believes so they can pull another Christian into their believes so they can pull another Christian into their

group, then they will do that toogroup, then they will do that too (Gal 4:17). (Gal 4:17).



Galatians 4:17 (NKJV)Galatians 4:17 (NKJV) - They zealously - They zealously court you, court you, butbut for no good; yes, they want for no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous for to exclude you, that you may be zealous for them.them.



A heart filled with anger and bitterness.A heart filled with anger and bitterness.



We must know the difference between these We must know the difference between these philosophies. From my personal experience, I have philosophies. From my personal experience, I have found most that have used God's grace as a found most that have used God's grace as a weapon have hearts that are filled with anger and weapon have hearts that are filled with anger and bitterness. Sadly, if given time, they will fill their bitterness. Sadly, if given time, they will fill their disciples with this same spirit. Keep your eyes open disciples with this same spirit. Keep your eyes open and see if it is God or Satan that is behind and see if it is God or Satan that is behind these these teachings. teachings. http://www.uvachurch.com/Articles/Article_Turninhttp://www.uvachurch.com/Articles/Article_TurningTheGraceOfGodIntoACarnalWeapon.htmgTheGraceOfGodIntoACarnalWeapon.htm

Questions about denominational baptismQuestions about denominational baptism

Yet I do think it is possible that there are Yet I do think it is possible that there are those Baptists who believe baptism to be those Baptists who believe baptism to be a part of salvation -- even if the preacher a part of salvation -- even if the preacher who is baptizing them doesn't. Does the who is baptizing them doesn't. Does the "baptizer’s” heart have anything to do "baptizer’s” heart have anything to do with the one being baptized's salvation? with the one being baptized's salvation?


Yet I do think it is possible that there are Yet I do think it is possible that there are those Baptists who believe baptism to be those Baptists who believe baptism to be a part of salvation -- even if the preacher a part of salvation -- even if the preacher who is baptizing them doesn't. Does the who is baptizing them doesn't. Does the "baptizer’s” heart have anything to do "baptizer’s” heart have anything to do with the one being baptized's salvation? with the one being baptized's salvation?

Before one can be baptized one must:Before one can be baptized one must:


Yet I do think it is possible that there are Yet I do think it is possible that there are those Baptists who believe baptism to be a those Baptists who believe baptism to be a part of salvation -- even if the preacher who is part of salvation -- even if the preacher who is baptizing them doesn't. Does the "baptizer’s” baptizing them doesn't. Does the "baptizer’s” heart have anything to do with the one being heart have anything to do with the one being baptized's salvation? baptized's salvation?

Before one can be baptized one must:Before one can be baptized one must: Have heard the word of the Lord. Have heard the word of the Lord.

(Acts 16:31-33)(Acts 16:31-33)


Have believed in Jesus as the Son of God. Have believed in Jesus as the Son of God. (Mark 16:15-16)(Mark 16:15-16)



Have repented of their sins.Have repented of their sins. (Acts 2:38) (Acts 2:38)



Have repented of their sins.Have repented of their sins. (Acts 2:38) (Acts 2:38) Have confessed with the mouth that Jesus is Have confessed with the mouth that Jesus is

Lord. Lord. (Rom 10:9-10)(Rom 10:9-10)



Have repented of their sins.Have repented of their sins. (Acts 2:38) (Acts 2:38) Have confessed with the mouth that Jesus is Have confessed with the mouth that Jesus is

Lord. Lord. (Rom 10:9-10)(Rom 10:9-10) If even one of these steps are left out the one If even one of these steps are left out the one

being baptized has gotten wet. He has yet to being baptized has gotten wet. He has yet to receive scriptural baptism.receive scriptural baptism.


I do not know of any requirement for the I do not know of any requirement for the one doing the baptism.one doing the baptism.


I do not know of any requirement for the I do not know of any requirement for the one doing the baptism.one doing the baptism.

How I can know for sure what is in one’s How I can know for sure what is in one’s heart?heart?


I do not know of any requirement for the one I do not know of any requirement for the one doing the baptism.doing the baptism.

How I can know for sure what is in one’s heart?How I can know for sure what is in one’s heart? There are human doctrines in denominations that There are human doctrines in denominations that

make it impossible for one to know that they make it impossible for one to know that they have a scriptural baptism (Ex. Apostolic have a scriptural baptism (Ex. Apostolic succession and an “authorized clergy)succession and an “authorized clergy)


I do realize that all the examples we have I do realize that all the examples we have in the New Testament are of believers in the New Testament are of believers doing the baptizing. Is that a necessary doing the baptizing. Is that a necessary inference? inference?


These are examples. I would only seek out a These are examples. I would only seek out a Christian, but, as we have already noted, we Christian, but, as we have already noted, we cannot know for sure!cannot know for sure!


These are examples. I would only seek out a These are examples. I would only seek out a Christian, but, as we have already noted, we Christian, but, as we have already noted, we cannot know for sure!cannot know for sure!

I personally was baptized in the Baptist I personally was baptized in the Baptist church and later concluded that it was church and later concluded that it was insufficient insufficient (Acts 19:1-5)(Acts 19:1-5)


Let us place our focus upon God and not Let us place our focus upon God and not upon men. upon men. (Rom 3:4; Gal 1:10)(Rom 3:4; Gal 1:10)


Romans 3:4 (NKJV)Romans 3:4 (NKJV) - Certainly not! - Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar. Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar. As it is written: As it is written: “That You may be justified “That You may be justified in Your words, And may overcome when in Your words, And may overcome when You are judged.”You are judged.”


Galatians 1:10 (NKJV)Galatians 1:10 (NKJV) - For do I now - For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.would not be a bondservant of Christ.

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