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I shall deal with actual conditions. \par \pard\fi-1170\li1170\tx720\tab a.\tab I will assume there are in this assembly people who have had some connection with or who are affiliated with denominational bodies, and are known as Lutherans, Episcopalians, Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians, etc. \par \tab b.\tab It is not my intention to ridicule their faith. Whenever I shall use such terms as \ldblquote the Lutheran Church,\rdblquote \ldblquote the Methodist Church,\rdblquote etc., I shall do so, not in any spirit of ridicule, but to make myself clearly understood. I pray that you will listen to the Scriptures in the same spirit of sincerity.\par \pard\par BODY \b\i\par \par 1 \ul Denominationalism defined\ulnone\b0\i0 . \par \par \pard\fi-450\li450 1.\tab In every community, there are different bodies of people, all professing to be Christians, all singing practically the same hymns, all praying to the same God in the name of the same Mediator, all fervent in spirit and earnest in zeal, and all animated by the same Christian ideas ofLVAL life; yet worshiping in different chapels, and separated from one another by denominational walls of human origin. \par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 2.\tab This is not theory nor speculation, but an honest statement of the condition that actually exists. The condition itself may be termed \i sectarianism,\i0 or \i denominationalism or denominational Christianity.\i0\par \pard\par \ul\b\i 2. The attitude of Jesus towards division\ulnone\b0 .\i0 \par \par \tab The question now arises, Is this condition pleasing to the Lord? Has Jesus said anything on the subject? In the 17\super th\nosupersub chapter of John\rquote s narrative of the gospel the real Lord\rquote s prayer is recorded, the one which He prayed Himself, not that which He taught His disciples to pray. \par \par \tab After praying for the sanctification of His apostles, He says: \b\i\ldblquote Neither for these only do I pray, but for them also that believe on me through their word; that they may all be one; even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they may also be in us: that the world may believe that thou didst send me,\rdblquote \b0\i0 \cf3\ul Joh_17:20-21\cf0\ulnone . An analysis of this prayer reveals the following truths:\par \par \pard\fi-450\li450 (1) \tab He prayed that all who believe on Him through the apostles\rquote word \i may be one.\i0 This includes all believers in Christ in all ages, as we have no other evidence to convince us that He is the Christ except the apostles\rquote testimony. John 20:30-31; \cf3\ul Act_2:42\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Act_16:31-33\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Rom_10:14-17\cf0\ulnone .\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (2) \tab He prayed that this oneness might be of such a nature as that existed between the Father and Himself. This would be oneness of \ul plan\ulnone , \ul purpose\ulnone , \ul effort \ulnone and relationship. this would not be a unity arrived at by mutual compromise and concession, but a unity achieved by the complete surrender of individual will to tLVALhe divine Will; in other words, a unity consummated by bringing all believers \i into Christ\i0 in the Scriptural way. \cf3\ul Rom_8:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Gal_3:27\cf0\ulnone . Such a oneness would necessarily include unity of faith, practice and worship.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (3)\tab This prayer teaches that such a oneness can be attained when believers are brought into a relationship with God, through Christ, in the way taught in the Scriptures. \cf3\ul Rom_10:9-10\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Co_7:10\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Gal_3:27\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Co_5:17\cf0\ulnone . \ldblquote That they may be one in us\rdblquote is the nature of the unity for which Jesus prayed. We can readily see that such a unity is not achieved by any \ldblquote league of denominations;\rdblquote it can be realized only in the unity of all disciples in the \i faith and worship outlined in the New Testament.\i0\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (4) \tab It is also quite evident that such a oneness must be \i visible\i0 . Someone may say, \ldblquote But we are already one. We may have denominations on earth, but we are one in faith and shall be united in heaven.\rdblquote Jesus prayed that we may be one, however, that the world may believe. A unity that will convince the world must be a visible unity. If the \i world\i0 is won for Christ, denominationalism must go, and all disciples must become one in the faith and worship authorized by the New Testament.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (5)\tab The purpose of this oneness is \ldblquote\i that the world may believe\rdblquote . \i0 Jesus knew quite well that a divided body would be ineffective in winning the world to His standard. Hence He has left this prayer on the divine record that His disciples may know His will in the matter. We must admit that Christianity has thus far failed to convert the world, and that the reason lies in its divisions and humanisms. John R. Mott has rightly said, \ldblquote The price that has been paid for a divided LVALChristendom is an unbelieving world.\rdblquote\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (6)\tab Think what power would be exerted in the ______ community if there all believers were united in one faith and practice and worship. Imagine the effect on the ______ community if all the talents of all the men and women professing to be disciples of Jesus Christ were committed to using their talents and resources to teach the gospel, and demonstrate the way by our lives and our unity. \par \pard\fi-1170\li1170\tx720\tab a.\tab Someone may argue that I am picturing an impossibility; that men can never be brought to such genuine agreement. Do you think that Jesus was praying for an impossibility? \par \tab b.\tab Moreover if the unity for which Jesus prayed is not attained, it will be so because men make it impossible by their prejudices and putting their will ahead of the will of our Lord. \par \tab c,\tab Be that as it may, the fact remains that such an ideal of unity has been set before us by the Lord, and we cannot be loyal disciples of Him unless we earnestly strive to achieve the ideal.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (7) \tab It becomes quite plain, after analyzing this prayer, that any one who seeks to perpetuate denominationalism, or a divided Christianity, is acting in direct opposition to the will of Christ. The condition existing at the present time in the religious world is the direct antithesis of that for which Christ prayed. And I\rquote m afraid that those who are responsible, therefore, for maintaining this division will be held accountable in the judgment.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (8) \tab Let me illustrate: The church is referred to as the body of Christ, in Eph. 1:23. Suppose someone should attack you, tear off an arm, break a bone, punch out an eye, or mangle a limb, would your body be as powerful in such a condition as it its present state of health? No. Neither can the body of Christ be powerful when torn apart by denominationalism.\par \pard\tab\par \ul\b 3. LVAL\i The question of name as related to division\ulnone\b0 .\i0 \par \par \pard\fi-450\li450 1.\tab It is very clear that Jesus taught that the church is to be one body. Denominationalism then is not only a waste of time, talent and energy, but it is sinful itself being contrary to our Lord\rquote s will. \par \pard\fi-720\li1170\tx720 a.\tab Let us now be practical. Suppose the different church bodies in this community should decide to unite. Suppose, again, that you were to be placed on a committee to formulate the plan of unity. \par \pard\fi-1170\li1170\tx720\tab b.\tab What would probably be the first question this committee would be compelled to consider? Strange to say it would not be any such question as, for instance, predestination, or the operation of the Holy Spirit, or even baptism. \par \tab c.\tab It would be: \i What shall be the name of this united church?\i0\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 2.\tab At this point a clear-cut question comes to our mind! \i Has God already provided a name for His church and His people?\i0 \par \pard\fi-1170\li1170\tx720\tab a.\tab If so, is it not within the jurisdiction of any committee of men to change that name or to select another? Men have no authority in matters wherein God has spoken. \par \tab b.\tab Or, \i Has God left the matter of naming His church and His people to the people themselves?\i0 If so, your committee would have a perfect right to select any name upon which all may agree. \par \tab c.\tab To settle this issue an investigation into the Scriptures would be in order.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 3.\tab\b Acts 15:18. \b0 There is something in the Scriptures known as \ldblquote the eternal purpose\rdblquote of God. Eph. 1:4-12; Eph. 2:8-12; 1Pet. 1:10-12; Rev. 13:8. \par \pard\fi-1170\li1170\tx720\tab a.\tab This eternal purpose, or plan, was to send Jesus Christ \ldblquote in the fulness of time,\rdblquote to establish the church, publish the gospel, and unite Jews and Gentiles in one body of ChrLVAList. \par \tab b.\tab Knowing that God purposed from \ldblquote the foundation of the world\rdblquote to ultimately establish a church, with His Son as its divine Head, we inquire if \i God has also preordained a name for His people who constitute this church.\i0 \par \tab c.\tab In other words, did God plan and establish a church, without naming His church and His people? \par \pard\fi-1890\li1890\tx720\tx1440\tab\tab 1)\tab We shall go to the Old Testament to see if He prophesied anything about a name for His people, and to the New Testament to see if He gave them that name.\par \pard\par \ul\b 4. \i The teaching of the Old Testament regarding the name.\ulnone\b0\i0 \par \par \pard\li450 Read Isa. 65:15; Isa. 56:5; Isa. 62:2, and Amos 9:11-12. \par These prophetic statements reveal the following truths:\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (1) \tab That God would cast off the Jews and call His people by a \i new name\i0 , and this name would be a curse unto His \ldblquote chosen.\rdblquote Undoubtedly the name of Christ fulfills this prophecy. \par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (2)\tab That \ldblquote the mouth of the Lord\rdblquote should bestow this name, i.e. by \i inspiration.\i0\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (3)\tab That God would give a \ldblquote place\rdblquote and a \ldblquote name\rdblquote to all His saints in future ages. The \ldblquote place\rdblquote referred to is explained by 1Tim. 3:15; and Romans 16:16.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (4)\tab That this name would be better than the names of sons and daughters, i.e. better than all human names, in the fact that it would be bestowed upon children of God, John 1:12-13; Rom. 8:14-17.\par (5)\tab That it would be an everlasting name that would not be cut off.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (6)\tab That it would be bestowed upon the Gentiles first, in the day in which God would raise up the tabernacle of David which had fallen into ruins.\par \pard\par \ul\b 5. \i The teaching of the New Testament LVALregarding the name.\i0\par \ulnone\b0\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (1) \tab\b\i Acts 11:26. \b0\i0 The gospel was preached only to Jews for several years following Pentecost. It required a special vision to convince Peter that the great commission included Gentiles as well as Jews. Acts 10 and Acts 11. \par \pard\fi-1170\li1170\tx720\tab a.\tab Cornelius and his household were the first Gentiles of the household of faith. \par \tab b.\tab In Acts 15:14 we are told that God \i first\i0 visited the Gentiles \ldblquote to take out of them a people for his name,\rdblquote and the prophecy of Amos 9:11-12 is quoted verbatim immediately following this statement, showing that the rebuilding of the \ldblquote tabernacle of David\rdblquote was a prophetic reference to the establishment of the church.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-1170\li1170\tx720\tab c.\tab Now if God visited the \i Gentiles first\i0 to take out of them a people for His name, when and where did this occur? \i The church at Antioch was the first Gentile church, and it was at Antioch that the disciples were first called \ldblquote Christians.\rdblquote\i0 \par \tab d.\tab Moreover, the prophet stated that the \ldblquote mouth of the Lord\rdblquote should bestow this divine name; therefore it follows that the name was given through the inspired teaching and authority of Paul and Barnabas, which explodes the theory that it was bestowed in derision by the enemies of Christianity. \par \tab e.\tab This Scripture harmony proves that the name \ldblquote Christian\rdblquote was prophesied and bestowed as the divine name for God\rquote s people. \par \pard\fi-1890\li1890\tx720\tx1440\tab\tab 1)\tab The face that the name was to be given to the Gentiles first also explains why it is that the name is not to be found in \i Acts of Apostles\i0 until we take up the history of the Antioch church. \par \tab\tab 2)\tab Note that the disciples were not called \ldblquote Lutherans,\rdblquote \ldblquote Methodist,\rdblquote etc. but \ldblquote LVALChristians\rdblquote meaning \ldblquote of Christ.\rdblquote\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (2)\tab\b\i Acts 26:28\i0 . \b0 Agrippa was almost persuaded to become, not a Presbyterian, nor a Methodist, nor a Baptist, nor anything of the kind. Such names were unknown at that time.\par \pard\tab\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (3) \tab\b\i 2Peter 4:16.\i0 \b0 If we suffer as Lutherans, whose name is glorified? The name of Martin Luther. If we suffer as Calvinists, then John Calvin gets the gory; if as Presbyterians, the \i presbytery\i0 is glorified; if as Baptists, the act of \i baptism\i0 ; if as Episcopalians, the \i episcopacy.\i0 If we suffer as Christians, however, the name of the Lord Jesus Christ is glorified.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (4)\tab\b\i Col. 3:17.\b0\i0 the words of our text. Someone says, \ldblquote Why all this argument? Are not Baptists, Methodists, etc. all Christians?\rdblquote \par \pard\fi-1170\li1170\tx720\tab a.\tab Well, it is true that they profess to be, and no doubt one is a Christian if he has complied with the Scriptural terms of pardon and is leading a Christian life. But if he wishes to be known as a Christian, why doesn\rquote t he not stop with that? \par \tab b.\tab Why do some impose human names upon the divine name? Why do they inscribe names upon the corner-stones of their chapels such designations as \ldblquote Methodist Church\rdblquote \ldblquote Baptist Church.\rdblquote \ldblquote Presbyterian Church,\rdblquote etc.? \par \pard\par \pard\fi-1170\li1170\tx720\tab c.\tab If the Lord were to walk the streets of the average city today would He be able to locate His own church by the designations to be found on church architecture? \par \tab d.\tab Suppose the Masons were to dump a ton of coal into some poor widow\rquote s bin; who would receive the credit? The Masonic fraternity, of course. If the Lutheran Church were to do it whose name would be honored? The name of Luther. But suppose the church of Christ were to do it,LVAL whose name would be glorified? The name of Christ.\par \tab e.\tab Denominationalism is absolutely blind to the admonition of our text.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (5) \tab\b\i Philippians 2:9-11.\i0 \b0 God has given His Son a name which is \ldblquote above every name.\rdblquote Did not the prophet state that this divine name would be better than the names of sons and daughters? Is it not, then, better than all human names; better than the name of Luther, Calvin, Wesley, or Campbell?\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (6) \tab\b\i 2Cor. 11:2; Rev. 21:2.\i0 \b0 Christ is the Bridegroom; the church is the Bride. What would people think of a bride who would insist upon wearing some other man\rquote s name in preference to that of her husband? Is it not dishonoring Christ when His bride, the church, voluntarily assumes and wears a human name instead of His own divine name?\par \pard\tab\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (7) \tab\b\i Gal. 4:26\i0 . \b0 Christ is the Bridegroom and the church is the Bride. To this spiritual union we are born as babes in Christ, 1Peter 2:2. \par \pard\fi-1170\li1170\tx720\tab a.\tab Naturally we would be little \ldblquote Christ-ians.\rdblquote \par \tab b.\tab A congregation of such Christians constitutes a \ldblquote church of Christ\rdblquote Romans 16:16.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (8) \tab\b\i Acts 4:12.\i0 \b0 We should wear the name of Christ because there is salvation in no other name.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (9) \tab \b\i Acts 15:17\i0 . \b0 When a person is baptized according to the Scriptures, into whose name is one to be baptized? Matt. 28:19; Acts 2:38. Why not wear that name then? Isn\rquote t that name sufficient? \par \pard\par \pard\fi-450\li450 (10)\tab \b\i Rev. 2:13; Rev. 3:8.\i0 \b0 Is there nothing in a name? Jesus spoke words of affection and commendation to the churches in Pergamum and Philadelphia because they kept His \i name\i0 and His \i word.\i0 \par \pard\fi-1170\li1170\tx720\tab a.\tLVALab What church body in this community wears the name of Christ exclusively, and keeps His word as a sufficient guide in religious faith and practice? \par \tab b.\tab To ask this question is to answer it.\par \pard\par \ul\b Closing illustrations\ulnone\b0 :\par \par \tab 1. \ldblquote If the church is the bride of Christ, the bride must have been the same name as the bridegroom. If the church is the body of Christ, she must have the same name as her head. It would be strange if my body and my head should bear different names. In some comments on the passage, \lquote The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch,\rquote it is held that this name was given in derision. I think not. If you study the use of the Greek word, \lquote called\rquote , you will conclude that they were divinely called Christians. God gave them that name. Jesus speaks about rich men blaspheming that \lquote beautiful name by which you are called.\rquote\rdblquote \par \pard\tqr\tx9360\tab (A. J. Gordon, Baptist, in Selected Northfield Sermons.\rdblquote\par \pard - - - - - - - \par \tab\tab\ldblquote I look forward with pleasure to the day when there will not be a Baptist living. I hope they will soon be gone. I hope the Baptist name will soon perish; but let Christ\rquote s name last forever.\rdblquote\par \pard\tqr\tx9360 \tab (Spurgeon memorial Library, Vol. 1., p. 168.)\par \pard - - - - - - - \par \tab\tab\ldblquote I pray you to leave my name alone, and call not yourselves Lutherans, but Christians. Who is Luther? My doctrine is not mine. I have not been crucified for any one. St Paul (1Cor. 1:13) would not that any should call themselves of Paul, nor of Peter, but of Christ. How, then, does it befit me, a miserable bag of dust and ashes, to give my name to the children of Christ? Cease, my dear friends, to cling to these party names and distinctions; away with them all; and let us call ourselves only Christians after Him from whom our doctrine comes.\rdblquote \par \pard\tqr\LVALtx9360\tab (Stork, \i Life of Luther,\i0 p. 289.)\par \pard - - - - - - -\par \par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tqr\tx9360\tab\tab\ldblquote Would to God that all party names and unscriptural phrases and forms which have divided the Christian world were forgot; that we might all agree to sit down together as humble, loving disciples at the feet of the common Master, to hear His word, to imbibe His spirit, and to transcribe His life into our own.\rdblquote\tab John Wesley - (Methodist)\par \pard\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tqr\tx9360\tab\tab \ldblquote But, alas, the enemies have blasphemed the blessed gospel by pasting our sinful names upon it to bring it into disrepute.\rdblquote \tab\endash Alexander Campbell\par \pard - - - - - - - -\par \par \tab 2. \ldblquote A preacher one time, in a revival, clapped his hands and shouted, \lquote Thank God, there is nothing in a name! nothing in a name!\rdblquote When an old woman in that audience, who had been Scripturally taught, jumped to her feet, clapped her hands and shouted, \lquote Glory to Beelzebub, the prince of devils,\rquote the preacher and the congregation were shocked, and he immediately rebuked her for giving glory to Beelzebub. But she said, \ldblquote you say there is nothing in a name. Glory to Beelzebub, the prince of devils.\rquote The preacher\rquote s mouth was closed\rdblquote \par \pard\tqr\tx9360\tab\endash Book, \i Tabernacle Sermons,\i0 Vol. II, p. 14.\par \pard - - - - -\par \par \pard\tx720\tqr\tx9360\tab 3. \ldblquote It is told of Sister Taubman, who was a member of the church in Augusta, Ga., that a minister of a sectarian church came to her soliciting help to liquidate a debt against their building. She told him she could not contribute money to the spread of sectarianism, but he answered; \lquote There is noting in a name; we are all striving for the same end.\rquote She then wrote out her check for a thousand dollars and handed it to the preacher, and with a heart full of joy he quickly make his way to the |LVALback for the money. The cashier refused to accept the check. \lquote Why,\rquote said he, \lquote this was given to me by Mrs. Taubman and her credit is good.\rquote The cashier replied, \lquote Her name is not signed to the check.\rquote The preacher examined it and found that she has signed the name of her servant. He went back to Sister Taubman, told her of her mistake, but she replied, \ldblquote There is nothing in a name, so you say, and that check ought to be just as good with the name of my servant on it as my own.\rquote The preacher had a practical demonstration of the inconsistency of his argument.\rdblquote \tab\endash \i Tabernacle Sermons,\i0 Vol. II, p. 14.\par \pard - - - - - - - - - \par \par \tab If we are eternally saved, we shall be save in the name of Christ. His is the only name which has any credit at the Bank of Heaven. So, in that divine name, let us turn to God for mercy.\cf4\f1\fs23\par } LVALEj  {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green128\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs23\par \pard\qc\cf0\b\f1\fs28 A CAPELLA MUSIC \par IN THE WORSHIP OF THE CHURCH\b0\fs24\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par Introduction:\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab The Church at worship.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-1800\li1800\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 2.\tab\cf2\ul Joh_4:19-24\cf0\ulnone\tab\ldblquote Worship in spirit and truth\rdblquote\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab Context \endash has to do with the place of worship.\par \pard\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 Temple = the dwelling place oLVAL!f God. Approach to God involved a physical place. The Samaritans worshiped on Mt. Gerizim. (cf. slide)\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-1080\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1)\tab Worship of deities of stone, metal and wood, localized in places.\par \pard\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 Worship of such was in physical places in physical ways, such as incense, sacrifice, ceremonial rites, fertility acts, etc.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab b.\tab God is not material \endash and not localized in temples or mountains.\par \pard\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 Jesus says that Temple ritual will not be used \endash but as God is a Spirit He will be worshiped spiritually.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tLVAL"x3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab c.\tab\ldblquote In Truth\rdblquote \endash as in context of \cf2\ul Joh_1:17\cf0\ulnone . \ldblquote The Law was given by Moses but grace and Truth came by Jesus Christ.\rdblquote\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-1080\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1)\tab\ldblquote Truth\rdblquote \endash not saying Moses was false\endash but a shadow or image of the real thing.\par \pard\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 New Testament worship is not physical, but the real thing \endash we worship a spiritual God in a spiritual way through personal spiritual means.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-1080\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx1368LVAL#0\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 2)\tab Temple sacrifices were done away with\endash one sacrifice for all time \endash Jesus Christ. Tabernacle and Temple were types of spiritual truths to be brought to light in Jesus Christ. Jesus\rquote claim \ldblquote I am the light of the world...\rdblquote\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-1080\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 3)\tab Many O.T. types and shadows find fulfillment in N.T. worship.\par \pard\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 They were the forerunners of Truth\endash but we have the TRUTH.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 3.\tab Christian Worship Today is \ldblquote In Spirit and In Truth\rdblquote\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\LVAL$tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab Church came into existence on Pentecost, we can see the elements of its worship in Acts 2 and in the New Testament.\par \pard\fi-2520\li2520\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1)\tab Teaching \endash\tab\cf2\ul Act_2:40\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Act_2:42\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-2880\li2880\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 2)\tab Sharing \endash\tab\cf2\ul Act_2:42\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Act_2:44\par \cf0\ulnone\tab\tab 3)\tab Lord\rquote s Supper \endash \tab\cf2\ul Act_2:42\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-2160\li2160\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 4)\tab Prayers \endash\tab\cf2\ul Act_2:42\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-4320\li4320\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 5)\tab Praising God, or singing \endash\tab\cf2\ul Act_2:47\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx72LVAL%0\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab b.\tab We emphasis at different times different aspects of the Worship of the church.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab Today \endash singing, or the Music in the Worship of the Church.\par \tab\tab We want to show:\par \pard\fi-1080\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1)\tab The importance of music in worship\par \tab\tab 2)\tab The purpose of music in worship\par \tab\tab 3)\tab The kind of music found in Christian Worship in the N.T. and the reason for it.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \tab\tab We will go at these somewhat in a backward fashion.\par \par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab c.\tab Our approach:\par \pard\fi-1080\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1)\tab An analysis of the N.T. evidence regarding music in Christian Worship.\par \tab\tab 2)\taLVAL&b An examination of the testimony found in Church History.\par \tab\tab 3)\tab Then we\rquote ll consider the doctrinal or theological reasons which give meaning to what we find in the Bible and in Church History.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b I.\tab WHAT DOES THE NEW TESTAMENT SAY \endash\b0\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab We find several occasions where singing was present in the life and worship of the early Christians. \par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a)\tab Where we find it mentioned \endash\par \pard\fi-1080\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1)\tab\cf2\ul Mat_26:30\cf0\ulnone\par \tab\tab 2)\tab\cf2\ul Mar_14:26\par \cf0\ulnone\tab\tab 3)\tab\cf2\ul Act_16:25\par \cf0\ulLVAL'none\tab\tab 4)\tab\cf2\ul Rom_15:9\par \cf0\ulnone\tab\tab 5)\tab\cf2\ul 1Co_14:15\cf0\ulnone\par \tab\tab 6)\tab\cf2\ul Eph_5:19\par \cf0\ulnone\tab\tab 7)\tab\cf2\ul Col_3:16\par \cf0\ulnone\tab\tab 8)\tab\cf2\ul Heb_2:12\cf0\ulnone\par \tab\tab 9)\tab\cf2\ul Jam_5:13\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab b)\tab Other passages also to be considered.\par \pard\fi-1080\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1)\tab\cf2\ul Act_2:47\cf0\ulnone\par \tab\tab 2)\tab\cf2\ul Heb_13:15\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab c)\tab This was rooted in the practice of Jesus with his disciples \endash \cf2\ul Mar_14:26\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\ldblquote And when they has sung an LVAL(hymn, they went out into the Mount of Olives.\rdblquote\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 2.\tab But there is just as clearly no reference to instrumental music in Christian worship in any New Testament text.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab The debate of some contending for instrumental accompaniment have focused on \cf2\ul Eph_5:19\cf0\ulnone and the Greek word \ul psallo.\ulnone The word \ul ado\ulnone = singing.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab They want to understand it as \ldblquote singing to the accompaniment of a plucked instrument.\rdblquote\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tLVAL)x6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab b.\tab This argument must realize that in the O.T. in the LXX where it means \ldblquote singing to the accompaniment of an instrument\rdblquote the instrument is always named.\par \pard\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 [ cf. . 5 Zamar, See Note # 2]\par \pard\fi-1080\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1)\tab Where the word \ldblquote melody\rdblquote occurs:\par \pard\fi-2880\li2880\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab\tab Psalms 23:16 ... \tab\ldblquote harp\rdblquote\par \tab\tab\tab\cf2\ul Amo_5:22\cf0\ulnone ...\tab\tab\ldblquote viols\rdblquote\par \tab\tab\tab\cf2\ul Isa_15:3\cf0\ulnone ...\tab\tab\ldblquote voice of song\rdblquote\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\txLVAL*10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab c.\tab In \cf2\ul Eph_5:19\cf0\ulnone the instrument against is mentioned\endash the word is used metaphorically \endash the plucking that is to accompany Christian singing is on the heart strings.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 3.\tab A FACT \endash Instrumental music was used by the approval of God in the Temple in connections with the rituals there accompanying the sacrifice. But according to Philo and Rabbinic literature in the Talmud, it was never used in the synagogues where singing was without instrumental accompaniment.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a)\tab The Mishna gave instructions to the Levites how they were to wash their hands and feet in the laver before picking up the holy musical instruments. It gave instructions as to just what precise moment the symbols were to be clapped and the trumpet blown.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx151LVAL+20\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-360\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 b)\tab It was an intricate part of the temple ritual \endash [ cf. p. 31, Note # 3]\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b II.\tab A LOOK AT CHURCH HISTORY\b0\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab No instrumental music is found in Christian worship in the first 6 centuries. When it was first introduced into church in the 7\super th\nosupersub century for a short while, we find arguments raised against it. Gregory the Great forbid it toward the end of the century. That settled the issue in the western or Roman church for centuries.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx144LVAL,0\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab From the contention which resulted int removal\endash we know that there was none used previous to this.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 2.\tab The debate among the church fathers in the 1\super st\nosupersub , 2\super nd\nosupersub and 3\super rd\nosupersub centuries centered on whether a Christian cold sing party music and whether instruments of music could be used for such entertainment occasions.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab Some were extreme\endash and emphatic and extreme on Christian leisure time and frolicking with entertainment where plucking on harps, guitars, and blowing on flutes were used.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-1080\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tLVAL-x1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1)\tab One reasons the position was so extreme was that generally such was done in pagan temples in an atmosphere of dancing and intoxication, and places of low morals.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-1080\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 2)\tab It was considered worldly and frowned upon.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab b.\tab The middle course was generally upheld however. Holding that Christians could attend entertainment and have parties and sing and play\endash providing they didn\rquote t sing the obscene songs often so popular, nor the pagan temple songs, but more or less decent folk songs.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\LVAL.tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab It was still held that Christians should not do these things for frequent those place that would hurt their Christian influence.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 3.\tab Statements written by Christians to outsiders describing their Christian worship to those never attending and not acquainted with them, specifically laid out that they sang without the accompaniment of any instrument.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 4.\tab Commentaries made by the church fathers on the O.T. and the N.T. scriptures, such as Theodoret [ p. 35ff, & p. 54] on the Psalms pointed out the contrast between Mosaic use of the instruments and the Christian\rquote s non-use.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4LVAL/320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 5.\tab The subject is also mentioned in a few sermons which were not arguing against it, for it was not used\endash but some sermons pointed out that the instrument of the Christian to accompany his singing was his heart. [The arguments were with pagans. They argued that \i incense\i0 gave way to prayer, and \i sacrifice\i0 gave way to spiritual praise. ]\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 6.\tab History of the introduction of instrumental music:\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab Sometime during the 7\super th\nosupersub century a gift was made by a ruler to a church or congregation in Rome. It created a controversy and was soon withdrawn.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\LVAL0tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab b.\tab History is not clear at what precise moment it was re-introduced. Some say as early as the ten century, but that\rquote s guessing. The testimony is for the 11\super th\nosupersub and 12 centuries. It appears first, not in accompaniment to singing in Church, but as background music for ritual processions of the Roman Catholic Church in Spain and Italy.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab c.\tab NOTE: \endash it was never introduced into the Greek Orthodox Catholic church [See Note #11] and they remained strongly against it\rquote s use. Instrumental music was used in the Emperor\rquote s court \endash but never in the church.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab d.\tab When the Protestant Reformation came along the reformers of the 16\super th\nosupersub century were split over whether it was proper to use instrumental music or not.\par \pard\fi-1080\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tLVAL1x4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1)\tab The Lutherans and the Anglicans kept the Roman Catholic practice.\par \tab\tab 2)\tab The Reformed Church led by John Calvin, and the Anabaptist, the Mennonites, and others rejected it as not proper.\par \tab\tab 3)\tab To this day several religious groups refuse to use it in their worship, some Presbyterians, Mennonites, some Baptists groups, and Greek Catholics.\par \tab\tab 4)\tab An interesting argument is seen in the term that is used in musical circles for unaccompanied singing.\par \tab\tab\tab The word \ul a capella\ulnone comes from the Latin by way of Italian, and means \ldblquote in the style of the church\rdblquote \ldblquote as is done in the church\rdblquote .\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 7.\tab We here at ________ want to restore the unity of the N.T. church. We believe that if do things in Bible ways this would be a basis of unity. The church of Christ is ecumenical.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 The ecumenical ground to occupy is to teach and practice a capella singing in worship.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tLVAL2x13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab Now we have noted N.T. first century practice \endash and history of the first ten centuries was without the instruments in church music. We\rquote ve seen how and when it was added to modern worship.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab b.\tab NOTE: \endash it was not absent from the N.T. worship and from the first ten centuries because it was not available\endash some might try to make this argument. It was available and was used in pagan temple worship and in entertainment. But it was just as definitely not used in spiritual worship of the Lord God.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b III.\tab What Was the Doctrinal or Theological Reason Behind the N.T. Church\rquote s Practice?\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\txLVAL37920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b0\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab First, I want to say that a capella music is the kind of music consistent with the nature of Christian worship.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \tab a.\tab\cf2\ul Joh_4:23\par \cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab b.\tab The place of the temple lost its importance to the Christians. Sacrifices were done away with. Rituals were removed by the cross of Christ \endash \cf2\ul Col_2:14\cf0\ulnone .\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 Along with the removal of sacrifices and temple rituals was of course the practice of using instrumental music that was used in the temple.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\txLVAL415840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab c.\tab Colossians and Hebrews point out the old being done away with, and all its types now having a true spiritual meaning: The incense = prayer; the sacrifices = Jesus Christ; the daily sacrifices = our own lives (\cf2\ul Rom_12:1\cf0\ulnone ) alive.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab The physical places and things are supplanted by spiritual values\endash no longer is there cymbals and trumpets, but singing with the plunking upon heart strings\endash spiritual worship in truth\endash to a God who is Spirit.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab d.\tab The playing of instruments was a mechanical art and a mechanical sound that found no place in spiritual worship.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tLVAL5x12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab To the early Christians it was as inconsistent with worshiping God in Spirit as was animal sacrifices and burning of incense.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab e.\tab They realized it had no place in spiritual worship from the heart. Where singing was: 1) a sacrifice of praise from the lips \endash \cf2\ul Heb_13:15\cf0\ulnone ; and 2) including the purpose of teaching and edifying \endash \cf2\ul Col_3:16\cf0\ulnone .\par \pard\fi-1080\li1080\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab f.\tab The praise that Christians offer to God is not mechanical\endash not ritualistic\endash not a form of entertainment\endash but worshiping is to be a deep spiritual and emotional communion with God. \cf2\ul Heb_13:12-15.\par \cf0\ulnone\tab\tab 1)\tab The songs are of the type to praise, to teach, and to admonish.\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\txLVAL618000\tx18720\tab\tab\tab a)\tab With regard to ourselves\endash they teach and admonish\par \tab\tab\tab b)\tab With reference to God \endash they are to praise, glorify, and render thanks, and supplications.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \b CONCLUSION:\b0\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab We conclude that the use of instrumental music was done away in the ritual of the Judaic Temple \endash and found no place in the spiritual worship of the church.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 2.\tab You see, we are trying to be loyal to the Bible and the worshiping of God in spirit and in truth.\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab This is our commitment here at ________.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab BaLVALck to God\rquote s way in all things.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 3.\tab We preach that if you have reached the age to know right from wrong, you are a sinner\endash that you must be born again to be saved of God\endash\par \pard\fi-720\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab You are begotten by the Spirit of God when you are convicted of the truthfulness of the Gospel\endash \par \tab b.\tab You must then turn from sin in repentance\endash \par \tab c.\tab And be baptized into the family of God\endash receiving the remission of sins and all the spiritual blessings that are found in Christ. \par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1800\tx2160\tx2520\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 4.\tab If you are not a simple Christian as defined in the New Testament we invite you to come to Christ as we stand and sing.\par \pard\cf1\f0\fs23\par } LVALEj 8{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Courier 10 pitch;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f2\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue128;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\qj\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\cf1\b\f1\fs36 Capital Punishment\cf0\fs24\par \pard\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b0\tab\par \tab On June 29, 1972, the Supreme Court of the United States in a 5-4 vote ruled that the death penalty constituted a "cruel and unusual punishment." From 1967 till 1972 no criminals were executed. During this time there was a build up of 707 inmates on death row across the nation. By 1982 there were over 1100 on death row waiting to be executed.\par \par \tab The issue of capital punishment has been brought to our attention against recently. It is important that we study this subject because many Christians are unsure of their own feelings. Young people are often idealistic and quick to take up the cry against capital punishment. I remember as a teenager I would quote the Bible,\i "Thou shalt not kill,"\i0 and I assumed that it applied absolute in every instance, even to the execution of criminals. What does God teach us about capital punishment?\par \par \b I.\tab CAPITAL PUNISHMENT -- A DIVINE COMMAND\b0\par \par \tab In Genesis 9, God made a covenant with Noah following the flood. It was to be an everlasting covenant and was not a part of the Mosaic Law that ended at the cross of Christ. God promised that as long as the earth remained there would never be another world flood (\cfLVAL92\ul Gen_9:15\cf0\ulnone ). In this covenant God sanctioned animal flesh as a food for man (\cf2\ul Gen_9:2-3\cf0\ulnone ), but forbade the eating of blood. The covenant was to be "for perpetual generations" (\cf2\ul Gen_9:12\cf0\ulnone ) and as a token of the covenant God placed the rainbow in the clouds (\cf2\ul Gen_9:13-16\cf0\ulnone ).\par \par \tab Among other things mentioned in this perpetual covenant, God said, "And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man. Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man" (\cf2\ul Gen_9:5-6\cf0\ulnone ).\par \par \tab The demand for the life of a murderer was given by God at this time and it is a command for "perpetual generations."\par \par \par \b II. GOD'S LAW UNDER THE JEWISH COVENANT\b0\par \par \tab In the law given to Israel through Moses, God against clearly demanded the death penalty for a number of crimes. When God gave the sixth commandment "Thou shalt not kill," he was not referring to the execution of criminals. We read in \cf2\ul Lev_24:17\cf0\ulnone , \cf2\ul Lev_24:21\cf0\ulnone ; \par \tab "And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death. And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be put to death."\par \par \tab There is no contradiction between these commands. The statement, "Thou shall not kill," is correctly translated in a number of translations, "Thou shalt not commit murder." God's law to Israel clearly required a murderer to be executed.\par \tab "And if he smite him with an instrument of iron, so that he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death. And if he smite him with throwing a stone, wherewith he may die, and he die, he is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death. Or if he smite him with an hand weapon of wood, wherewith he may die, and he die, heLVAL: is a murderer: the murderer shall surely be put to death." (\cf2\ul Num_35:17-18\cf0\ulnone ).\par \par \tab We noticed in Leviticus the statement was made that if a man killed a beast the man was not to be put to death. He could made restitution for the beast, but if he killed a man he was a murderer and he surely was to be put to death because man is made in the image of God.\par \tab "Moreover ye shall take no satisfaction for the life for a murderer, which is guilty of death: but he shall surely be put to death." (\cf2\ul Num_35:31\cf0\ulnone )\par \par \tab A murderer could not simply be fined-- he could pay for the killing of a beast-- but the murderer could not be fined. The law was clear, he was to be put to death, there was to be no other satisfaction.\par \par \tab Murder was not the only capital offense under the Mosaic law; we read of other crimes where God required the death penalty. 1) Rape, \cf2\ul Deu_22:25\cf0\ulnone ; 2) Kidnapping,\cf2\ul Exo_21:16\cf0\ulnone ; 3) Offering human sacrifice, \cf2\ul Lev_20:2-5\cf0\ulnone ; 4) Bestiality, \cf2\ul Exo_22:19\cf0\ulnone ; 5) Homosexuality, \cf2\ul Lev_18:22\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Lev_20:13\cf0\ulnone ; 6) Treason, \cf2\ul 1Ki_2:25\cf0\ulnone ; and other crimes.\par \par \par \b III. GOD'S LAW UNDER THE CHRISTIAN COVENANT\b0\par \par \tab But we are today living under New Testament law in a time when God says if we are smitten on one cheek we are to turn the other. What instances are given us in the New Testament that demonstrates God still expects capital punishment to be enforced?\par \par \tab In John 19, Jesus is brought before Pilate for trial. He is very quiet and doesn't make any defense before Pilate. Pilate turned to Jesus and asked, "Don't you know I have the power to put you to death or to release you?"\par \par \pard\fi-864\li864\ri864\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\txLVAL;14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab "Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above." (\cf2\ul Joh_19:11\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \tab Jesus recognized Pilate's civil authority to execute criminals and said that such right had been given to him from above. Jesus did not challenge the law nor the government's right to practice capital punishment, rather he was not guilty of any of the charges brought against Him.\par \par \tab Let us notice something that happened on the night of Jesus' betrayal and arrest. In Luke 22, Jesus reminds the apostles how he had sent them out with the seventy on the limited commission to go preaching to Israel only. But shortly they are to be sent out again with another commission. In verse 35:\par \par \pard\li864\ri864\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 "And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye anything? And they said, Nothing. Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his script: and he that hath no sword let him sell his garment, and buy one. ... And they said, Lord, behold here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough." (\cf2\ul Luk_22:35-36\cf0\ulnone , \cf2\ul Luk_22:38\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \tab We notice that even among the apostles there were two swords. Let me ask, what purpLVAL<ose would they have for two swords? Let us remember that they were traveling from place to place; and Jesus told a true-to-life story in Luke 10 when he told of a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho who fell among thieves and was beaten, robbed and left for dead. The only purpose that we can think of for such a sword as this was for protection when there should be a threat to their live.\par \par \tab In Acts 10 we read of Cornelius sending two servants and a devout soldier to fetch Peter from Joppa, why send the soldier? \par \par \tab We find that among the twelve apparently Peter was carrying one of the two swords they had. In Matthew 26, Jesus is in the Garden of Gethsemane and sees the mob sent to arrest him approaching. Jesus wakes the sleeping apostles, and Peter seeing the mob armed with swords and staves hastily says to Jesus, "Shall we use the sword?" And before the Lord responds to Peter, Peter begins hacking away and cuts off one of the men's ear before Jesus can tell him to put his sword up. Jesus restored the man's ear then said to Peter, "Put up again thy sword into his place; for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword." (\cf2\ul Mat_26:52\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Mar_14:47\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Luk_22:49\cf0\ulnone ). Jesus is probably alluding to Genesis 9:6 and the principle of capital punishment for murderer.\par \par \tab In \cf2\ul Act_25:11\cf0\ulnone , the Apostle Paul was in prison and his case was brought before Festus the governor. Paul says, "For if I be an offender, or have committed anything worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no many may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar."\par \par \tab What we notice is that Paul does not challenge the law of capital punishment. He found no fault with the law which prescribed that a man who committed certain terrible crimes was worthy of death. Paul said, "If I have done that, I refuse not to die." That is, Let the law be LVAL=carried out and let me be put to death. Paul's argument in defense was that he had not committed the crimes of which he was accused. He does not argue with the law of capital punishment but upholds the right of civil authority to execute wicked criminals.\par \par \tab Let us next read \cf2\ul Rom_13:1-5\cf0\ulnone . "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God." (Vs. 1). This is exactly what Jesus said when he told Pilate "You have no power except God had given it to you." Jesus recognized Pilate's civil authority to execute criminals and to release them as being from God.\par \pard\li360\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 "2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake." (\cf2\ul Rom_13:2-5\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \tab Paul says that the civil authority is the arm of God and he beareth not the sword in vain. The sword was used for the purpose of beheading and has reference to capital punishment (\cf2\ul Mat_14:10\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Act_12:2\cf0\ulnone ) He continues LVAL>to say that those who are law-abiding need have no fear of punishment, but that the government exists for the purpose of restraining criminal activity; it exists for the purpose of giving protection and safety to those that are law-abiding. When the government becomes soft and permissive toward the criminal element, the civil government is not performing its function that God has given it to do. As Christians, we ought to encourage our government to perform its God-given task and duty. (\cf2\ul Hab_1:4\cf0\ulnone ) \par \par \pard\li432\ri432\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 "Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth." (\cf2\ul Hab_1:4\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \b IV. ARGUMENTS PRO AND CON -- RE: CAPITAL PUNISHMENT\b0\par \par \tab Let's notice some arguments that are made by those who oppose capital punishment. A statement made by John Lewis Evans a convicted murdered sentenced to death in Alabama appeared in a Birmingham newspaper sometime back as he was fighting to stay alive. (\ul The Birmingham News, \ulnone Thursday, April 5, 1979, p. 63.) With reference to the death penalty, he says:\par \pard\li864\ri864\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 Society says that I have a debt to pay. We are paying and have paid the debt. Will our death bring back a life-- will it stop crime-- will it 'rehabilitate'-- NO WAY. StrippeLVAL?d of all legal jargon, it boils down to the fact that there remains one motive only 'Revenge'--. You say you are a Christian Society. Strange, you do not follow the principle of your founder who spoke of love, understanding, mercy, forgiveness. (\ul The Birmingham News,\ulnone 4/5/1979, p.63.)\par \pard\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \tab Let's notice some of the misconceptions of John Lewis Evans and others who argue against the death penalty. In the first place he thinks of execution as simply having \b\i one\b0\i0 motive, \b\i revenge.\b0\i0 Revenge may be a proper motive, we read in \cf2\ul Rom_13:4\cf0\ulnone "...for he is a minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil." In one sense we might look upon capital punishment as a revenge of society upon a murderer. In the previous chapter of Romans, Paul said, "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is min; I will repay, saith the Lord." (\cf2\ul Rom_12:19\cf0\ulnone ).\par \par \tab The individual is not to take justice into his own hands. God said, "Vengeance is mine." Now, what is the arm of the Lord to execute vengeance upon the criminal? It is the civil authority (\cf2\ul Rom_13:4\cf0\ulnone ) "For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil."\par \par \tab I do not believe that \b\i vengeance\b0\i0 is the only reason for capital punishment, in fact, it is not the paramount reason. Yes, it is \b discipline.\b0 It is the ultimate discipline for the ultimate crime. When we discipline our children do we think of it as \b\i revenge?\b0\i0 No, it is \b discipline\b0 , for the purpose oLVAL@f teaching, or instructing, him and others.\par \par \tab Those who oppose capital punishment, and John Lewis Evans, say "You call yourself a Christian Society." He could not see how Christians, who are suppose to be loving, forgiving, and merciful, could favor capital punishment and be consistent with their profession. Yet, absolutely it is consistent. We are not being "Christian" and are \b not\b0 following Christ and following God \b unless\b0 we call for God's will on this issue to be practiced.\par \par \tab Some opposing the death penalty have difficulty understanding God. They think God is "all loving" and God is "all forgiving." They overlook another aspect of God's character-- God is Holy, God is Just; and He demands justice and fairness. God demands the civil authorities to give protection to the law abiding. This is what Paul says in \cf2\ul Rom_13:2-4\cf0\ulnone .\par \par \tab There are two reasons given in Romans 13 that prompts us to be law-abiding. The first is \i fear of punishment.\i0 "...but if thou do that which is evil, be afraid" (\cf2\ul Rom_13:4\cf0\ulnone ). Fear of punishment is a deterrent to doing evil. The second reason is given in verse \cf2\ul Rom_13:5\cf0\ulnone . "Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake." The second reason why we need to obey the law is for conscience sake. If we train our conscience to abide by the laws of the land and to be fair, just and honest with every man, everything will work all right! But what about those who have not trained their conscience-- whose conscience is not pricked when breaking the law? What is left to keep them law-aiding? Fear of punishment! What will then happen to society if fear of punishment is removed? There will be no restraints remaining upon a society to have order, or any justice to it.\par \par \par \b V. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT-- A DETERRENT TO CRIME\b0\par \par \tab Again let us look to God's Word. What does He say about capital punishment bLVALAeing a proper deterrent to doing evil?\par \pard\li864\ri864\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 "10 And thou shalt stone him with stones, that he die; because he hath sought to thrust thee away from the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. 11 And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you." (\cf2\ul Deu_13:10-11\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \tab The death of the man who was stoned was a lesson to Israel that they should \b\i hear \b0\i0 and \b\i fear\b0\i0 , and refrain from similar evil practices. Capital punishment \b\i was\b0\i0 to be a deterrent to evil doing!\par \pard\li864\ri864\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 "And all the men of his city shall stone him with stones, that he die: so shalt thou put evil away from among you; and all Israel shall hear, and fear." (\cf2\ul Deu_21:21\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \tab Capital punishment was ordained to be a deterrent to crime. "All Israel shall hear and fear..." \cf2\ul Hab_1:4\cf0\ulnone points out that sometimes however judgment becomes slack and justice is perverted. When the law is not carried out, then respect for the law is lost.\par \par \tab In Ezra 7, we have a very LVALBimportant statement. And if there is any short-coming in our law of capital punishment it is revealed in this passage. Psychologists tell us that when a parent disciplines or rewards some action of a child that the sooner the discipline or reward is given the stronger that action is reinforced. If we wait a long time before acting our reinforcement looses association with the deed that was done, and thus looses much effect.\par \tab\par \tab The background of the Ezra passage is this: following the Babylonian captivity the new government of Persia is sending Ezra back to Israel to restore law and order and to appoint judges and courts in the land of Israel.\par \pard\li360\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 "And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment." (\cf2\ul Ezr_7:26\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\par \tab Notice-- whether a man was to be fined, or exiled, whether he was to be freed or to be executed, this was to proceed speedily.\par \par \tab In Ecclesiastes, from the inspired pen of the wise man Solomon, we also have these words:\par \pard\li360\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 "Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil." (\cf2\ul Ecc_8:11\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\tx0\tx432\tx864\txLVAL1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \tab Here, my friends, is the problem of our nation today-- we have too long a period between the apprehension of a criminal and his trial; too long a time from his trial and the carrying out of the sentence. \ul\b Read these last two passages again!\ulnone\b0\par \par \tab\cf2\ul Hab_1:4\cf0\ulnone , because of injustice the Chaldean (v.6) would take Israel into Captivity.\par \par \par \b CONCLUSION:\b0\par \par \tab This is the wisdom of God; and it ought to be the wisdom that guides and govern our lawmakers. Civil government in the Western world is not fulling its divinely appointed responsibility to restrain and punish criminal activity. As a result, criminal activity in the United States and the Western world is mushrooming. Soft and permissive attitudes toward criminals result in innocent victims having to suffer greater violence at the hands of criminals. It is the will of God that the duly authorized agents of the state serve as His minister to punish criminals.\par \par \tab God intends for the death penalty to be imposed for certain wicked offenses. We can see this is true from our study of the scriptures. Christians should not oppose but rather should encourage the government to meet is obligation in this regard.\par \par \pard\qc\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 The End\par \pard\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1728\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\cf3\f2\fs23\par } LVALEj D{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green128\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs23\par \pard\qc\cf0\b\f1\fs36 The Authority of the Bible\b0\fs24\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\b I. \tab Introduction\b0\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa60\tx720 A. \tab We are living in a time when a great many people have little or no respect for authority. \par \pard\fi-450\li1170\sa60\tx720 1. \tab Our jails are full of those who do not respect the authority of our government.\par 2. \tab We have many children in our world today who do not respect the authority of their parents\par 3. \tab And there is a host of people who do not respect the authority of the Bible\par \pard\sa60\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa60\tx720 B. \tab We today need to recognize authority ....\par \pard\li720\sa60 The captain on the bridge of a large naval vessel saw a light ahead on a collision course. He signaled, "Alter your course ten degrees south." The reply came back, "Alter your course ten degrees north."\par The captain then signaled, "Alter your course ten degrees south. I am a captain." The reply: "Alter your course ten degrees north. I am a seaman third-class."\par The furious captain signaled, "Alter your course ten degrees south. I am a battleship." The reply: "Alter your course ten degrees north. I am a lighthouse."\par \pard\sa60\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa60\tx720 C. \tab If we do not recognize where true authority lies - then we will be making many wrong decisions in this life.\par \pard\sa60\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa60\tx720\b II. \tab Discussion\b0\par \pard\sa60\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa60\tx720\b A. \tab THE INSPIRED, INERRANT WORD OF GOD EXISTS\b0\par \pard\fi-450\li1170\sa60\tx720 1.\tab\cf2\ul Act_10:36\cf0\ulnone ... The word of God was sent to us through Jesus Christ\par 2. \tab\cf2\ul 2Ti_3:16-17\cf0\ulnone ... inspired,LVALE furnishes us completely \par 3. \tab\cf2\ul Joh_17:17\cf0\ulnone ... God's word is truth\par 4. \tab\cf2\ul Joh_8:32\cf0\ulnone ... this truth can set us free\par 5. \tab\cf2\ul Joh_17:7-8\cf0\ulnone ... what Jesus taught were the very words of God the Father\par 6. \tab The Bible is the very oracles of God (\cf2\ul Rom_3:2\cf0\ulnone )\par 7. \tab The Bible is the sword of the Spirit (\cf2\ul Eph_6:17\cf0\ulnone )\par 8. \tab\cf2\ul 2Co_5:18-19\cf0\ulnone ... the Bible is the word of reconciliation\par 9. \tab The Bible is the word of righteousness (\cf2\ul Heb_5:13\cf0\ulnone )\par 10.\tab "Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it" (\cf2\ul Psa_119:140\cf0\ulnone ) ... free of corruption, free of error\par 11.\tab God's word will ultimately judge everyone ... \cf2\ul Joh_12:48\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\sa60\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa60\tx720\b B. \tab THE BIBLE IS COMPLETE, UNIFIED, AND INDESTRUCTIBLE\par \pard\fi-450\li1170\sa60\tx720\b0 1. \tab\cf2\ul 2Pe_1:3\cf0\ulnone ... all-sufficient\par 2. \tab\cf2\ul 2Ti_3:16-17\cf0\ulnone ... completely furnishes us... \par 3. \tab\cf2\ul Jam_1:25\cf0\ulnone ... those obedient to the Bible will be blessed\par 4. \tab\cf2\ul 2Pe_1:20-21\cf0\ulnone ... Holy men spake by the Holy Spirit\par \pard\fi-630\li1800\sa60\tx720\tx1440 a. \tab Sixty-six books ... written over a period of 1600 years, by forty different men (with varying backgrounds), in three languages\par b. \tab Yet the Bible is perfect in harmony...\par \pard\fi-450\li1170\sa60\tx720 5. \tab "For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven" (\cf2\ul Psa_119:89\cf0\ulnone ).\par 6. \tab\cf2\ul 1Pe_1:23-25\cf0\ulnone ... shall stand forever\par \pard\sa60\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa60\tx720\b C. \tab THE WORD OF GOD IS ...\par \pard\fi-450\li1170\sa60\tx720\b0 1. \tab Powerful ... \cf2\ul Heb_4:12-13\cf0\ulnone\par 2. \tab Able to cleanse ... "Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word" (\cf2\ul Psa_119:9\cf0\ulnoLVALFne ).\par 3. \tab Capable of purifying the soul ... \cf2\ul 1Pe_1:22\par \cf0\ulnone 4. \tab Able to build one up ... \cf2\ul Act_20:32\par \cf0\ulnone 5. \tab Perfect ... \cf2\ul Jam_1:25\cf0\ulnone\par 6. \tab Complete ... \cf2\ul 2Ti_3:16-17\cf0\ulnone\par 7. \tab Enduring ... \cf2\ul Mat_24:35\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\sa60\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa60\tx720\b D. \tab CHRIST HAS ALL AUTHORITY AND HAS GIVEN US INSTRUCTIONS\par \pard\fi-450\li1170\sa60\tx720\b0 1. \tab Authority was given to Jesus by the Father ...\cf2\ul Mat_28:18\par \cf0\ulnone 2. \tab Today Christ speaks through the Bible ... \cf2\ul Heb_1:1-2\par \cf0\ulnone 3. \tab Christ's words are truth ... \cf2\ul Joh_17:17\cf0\ulnone\par 4. \tab The way of salvation is not found in man's words ... \cf2\ul Jer_10:23\cf0\ulnone\par 5. \tab We must do all by the authority of Christ ... \cf2\ul Col_3:17\cf0\ulnone\par 6. \tab Christ's words can be understood ... \cf2\ul Eph_3:3-4\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\sa60\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa60\tx720\b E. \tab WE MUST FOLLOW AND KEEP THE WORD OF GOD\par \pard\fi-450\li1170\sa60\tx720\b0 1. \tab If we love Christ we will obey Him ... \cf2\ul Joh_14:15\cf0\ulnone\par 2. \tab We must study to be approved of God ... \cf2\ul 2Ti_2:15\par \cf0\ulnone 3. \tab We must remember God's word ... \cf2\ul 2Pe_3:2\cf0\ulnone\par 4. \tab Hold forth the word of life ... \cf2\ul Phi_2:16\cf0\ulnone\par 5. \tab Hold to sound words ... \cf2\ul 2Ti_1:13\cf0\ulnone\par 6. \tab Continue in God's word ... \cf2\ul 2Ti_3:14\par \cf0\ulnone 7. \tab Preach the word ... \cf2\ul 2Ti_4:2\cf0\ulnone\par 8. \tab Standfast for God's word ... \cf2\ul 2Th_2:15\cf0\ulnone\par 9. \tab Be an example in the word ... \cf2\ul 1Ti_4:12\par \pard\sa60\cf0\ulnone 10.\tab Contend earnestly for the faith ... \cf2\ul Jud_1:3\par \cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa60\tx720\b F. \tab WE MUST HANDLE GOD'S WORD ARIGHT\par \pard\fi-450\li1170\sa60\tx720\b0 1. \tab Handle God's word in the right way ...\cf2\ul 2Co_4:2\par \cf0\ulnonXLVALhe 2. \tab Study to be able to handle God word in the right way ... \cf2\ul 2Ti_2:15\par \cf0\ulnone 3. \tab Do not hear only ... \cf2\ul Jam_1:22\par \cf0\ulnone 4. \tab Do not be led astray ... \cf2\ul 2Pe_2:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul 2Pe_3:9\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\sa60 5. \tab Do not be deceived ... \cf2\ul Eph_5:6-10\par \cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-810\li1170\sa60\tx720\b G. \tab GOD WARNS US NOT TO HANDLE HIS WORD IN THE WRONG WAY\par \pard\fi-450\li1170\sa60\tx720\b0 1. \tab Do not add to or take away from the word of God ... \par \pard\fi-630\li1800\sa60\tx720\tx1440 a. \tab\cf2\ul Deu_4:2\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-450\li1530\sa60\tx720 b. \tab\cf2\ul Pro_30:5-6\par \cf0\ulnone c. \tab\cf2\ul Rev_22:18-19\par \pard\fi-450\li1170\sa60\tx720\cf0\ulnone 2. \tab Do not pervert the Gospel ... \cf2\ul Gal_1:6-10\cf0\ulnone\par 3. \tab We are not to be unskilled in God's word ... \cf2\ul Heb_5:12\cf0\ulnone\par 4. \tab We must be knowledgeable ... \cf2\ul Rom_10:2-3\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li720\sa60 5. \tab We must not be disobedient ... \cf2\ul Heb_2:1-3\par \cf0\ulnone 6. \tab The Bible will judge us ... \cf2\ul Joh_12:48\par \pard\sa60\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-720\li720\sa60\tx720\b III. \tab Conclusion\b0\par \pard\sa60\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa60\tx720 A. \tab We must respect authority, and most importantly we must respect God's authority.\par B. \tab We truly respect the word of God, we will:\par \pard\fi-450\li1170\sa60\tx720 1. \tab Study it \endash \cf2\ul Act_17:11\par \cf0\ulnone 2. \tab Love it \endash \par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa60\tx720\tab 3. Obey it \endash \cf2\ul Heb_5:8-9\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul 2Th_1:9\par \cf0\ulnone C. \tab If we do not respect God's authority we will not go to heaven \endash \cf2\ul Joh_12:48\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\sa60 \par \pard\cf2\ul\f0\fs23\par \cf1\ulnone\par \par } LVALEj H{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\qc\lang1033\b\f0\fs26 The BIBLE, the Word of God\b0\fs22 \endash Study Guide\par \pard\sa65\fs21\par \pard\fi-360\li360\sa52\b A. \tab THE INSPIRED, INERRANT WORD OF GOD EXISTS\b0\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 1.\tab\cf1\ul Act_10:36\cf0\ulnone ... \par \pard\li1080\sa52 The word of God was sent to us through ____________\par \pard\li720\sa52\cf1\ul Heb_1:1-3\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 In these last days God has spoken to us by __________\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 2. \tab\cf1\ul 2Ti_3:16-17\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 The inspired Word of God furnishes us ____________\par \pard\fi-1800\li2160\sa52\tx720\tx1440\tx2160 3. \tab\cf1\ul Joh_17:17\cf0\ulnone\tab\par \pard\li1080\sa52 God's word is _________\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 4. \tab\cf1\ul Joh_8:32\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 Truth can set us ________\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 5. \tab\cf1\ul Joh_17:7-8\cf0\ulnone \par \pard\li1080\sa52 What Jesus taught were the words of ____________\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 6. \tab\cf1\ul Rom_3:2\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 The Bible is the very oracles of _________\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 7. \tab\cf1\ul Eph_6:17\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 The Bible is the ________ of the Spirit \par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 8. \tab\cf1\ul 2Co_5:18-19\cf0\ulnone \par \pard\li1080\sa52 The Bible is the word of ______________\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 9. \tab\cf1\ul Heb_5:13\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 The Bible is the word of _____________\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 10.\tab\cf1\ul Psa_119:140\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 "Thy word is very ______: therefore thy servant loveth it" \par \pard\li1440\sa52 ... free of corruption, free of error\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 11.\LVALItab\cf1\ul Joh_12:48\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 God's ________ will be the standard of judgment.\par \pard\sa52\par \pard\fi-360\li360\sa52\b B. \tab THE BIBLE IS COMPLETE, UNIFIED, AND INDESTRUCTIBLE\par \pard\sa52\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720\b0 1. \tab\cf1\ul 2Pe_1:3\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 God has given us ___________ that pertain to life and godliness.\tab\tab\tab\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 2. \tab\cf1\ul 2Ti_3:16-17\cf0\ulnone \par \pard\li1080\sa52 God\rquote s word _______________ us unto all good works.\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 3. \tab\cf1\ul Jam_1:25\cf0\ulnone \par \pard\li1080\sa52 Man must be a _________ and not just a ___________.\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 4. \tab\cf1\ul 2Pe_1:20-21\cf0\ulnone ... Holy men spake by the Holy Spirit\par \pard\fi-5400\li6480\sa52\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480 Holy Men of old spoke being moved by the ______________.\tab\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 5. \tab\cf1\ul Psa_119:89\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 "For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in _________" \par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 6. \tab\cf1\ul 1Pe_1:23-25\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li720\sa52\tab The Word of God ____________ (or endures) forever\par \pard\sa52\par \pard\fi-360\li360\sa52\b C. \tab THE WORD OF GOD IS ...\par \pard\sa52\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720\b0 1. \tab\cf1\ul Heb_4:12-13\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 The Word of God is P________\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 2. \tab\cf1\ul Psa_119:9\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li720\sa52 By taking heed, one can _________ his way.\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 3. \tab\cf1\ul 1Pe_1:22\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 By obeying it one can __________ his soul.\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 4. \tab\cf1\ul Act_20:32\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 God\rquote s Word is able to __________ one up\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 5. \tab\cf1\ul Jam_1:25\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 God Word is called a ________ law\par LVALJ \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 6. \tab\cf1\ul 2Ti_3:16-17\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 God\rquote s Word enables man to be _______________\par \pard\li360\sa52 7. \tab\cf1\ul Mat_24:35\par \pard\li1080\sa52\cf0\ulnone God\rquote s Word will never _______________\par \pard\sa52\par \pard\fi-360\li360\sa52\b D. \tab CHRIST HAS ALL AUTHORITY AND HAS GIVEN US INSTRUCTIONS\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720\b0 1. \tab\cf1\ul Mat_28:18\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 All _____________ was given to Jesus by the Father \par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 2. \tab\cf1\ul Heb_1:1-2\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 Today God speaks through __________\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 3.\tab\cf1\ul Joh_17:8\cf0\ulnone (see context)\par \pard\li1080\sa52 Christ speaks us through His _________\par \pard\li360\sa52 4.\tab John 16:13\par \pard\li1080\sa52 The Holy Spirit guided the apostles into ____________\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 5.\tab\cf1\ul 2Ti_3:16\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 All scripture is given by ____________ of God\par \pard\li360\sa52 6.\tab\cf1\ul Eph_3:3\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\sa52\tab\tab When God\rquote s revelation was given to Paul, he ________ it\par \pard\li360\sa52 7.\tab\cf1\ul Eph_3:4\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\sa52\tab\tab When men read Paul\rquote s message they may ____________\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 8. \tab\cf1\ul Joh_17:17\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 Christ's words are ________ \par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 9. \tab\cf1\ul Jer_10:23\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 The way of salvation is not found in _______\rquote s words\par \pard\li360\sa52 10. \cf1\ul Col_3:17\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 We must do all in the _______ (by the authority) of Christ\par \pard\li360\sa52 11. \cf1\ul Eph_3:3-4\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\sa52 Christ's words can be __________\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\sa52\b E. \tab WE MUST FOLLOW AND KEEP THE WORD OF GOD\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720\b0 1. \tab If we love Christ we will ______ Him ..LVALK. \cf1\ul Joh_14:15\cf0\ulnone\par 2. \tab We must study to be __________ of God ... \cf1\ul 2Ti_2:15\cf0\ulnone\par 3. \tab We must ______________ God's word ... \cf1\ul 2Pe_3:2\cf0\ulnone\par 4. \tab Hold forth (fast) the word of ________ ... \cf1\ul Phi_2:16\cf0\ulnone\par 5. \tab Hold to __________ words ... \cf1\ul 2Ti_1:13\cf0\ulnone\par 6. \tab We must __________ in God's word ... \cf1\ul 2Ti_3:14\cf0\ulnone\par 7. \tab Preach the __________ ... \cf1\ul 2Ti_4:2\cf0\ulnone\par 8. \tab We must hold to what we have been __________ (from the apostles, from inspired men )... \cf1\ul 2Th_2:15\cf0\ulnone\par 9. \tab Be an _________ of the believer ... \cf1\ul 1Ti_4:12\cf0\ulnone\par 10.\tab ___________ earnestly for the faith ... \cf1\ul Jud_1:3\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\sa52\par \pard\fi-360\li360\sa52\b F. \tab WE MUST HANDLE GOD'S WORD ARIGHT\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720\b0 1. \tab Handle God's _______ in the right way ... \cf1\ul 2Co_4:2\cf0\ulnone\par 2. \tab To be _________ of God we must handle God\rquote word in the right way ... \cf1\ul 2Ti_2:15\cf0\ulnone\par 3. \tab Do not ______ only ... \cf1\ul Jam_1:22\cf0\ulnone\par 4. \tab Do not be led _________ ... \cf1\ul 2Pe_2:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 2Pe_3:9\cf0\ulnone\par 5. \tab Do not be ___________ ... \cf1\ul Eph_5:6-10\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\sa52\par \pard\fi-360\li360\sa52\b G. \tab GOD WARNS US NOT TO HANDLE HIS WORD IN THE WRONG WAY\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720\b0 1. \tab Do not add to or take away from the word of God ... \par \pard\fi-360\li1080\sa52\tx720 a. \tab\cf1\ul Deu_4:2\cf0\ulnone\par b. \tab\cf1\ul Pro_30:5-6\cf0\ulnone\par c. \tab\cf1\ul Rev_22:18-19\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-360\li720\sa52\tx720 2. \tab We must not ___________ the Gospel of Christ ...\cf1\ul Gal_1:6-10\cf0\ulnone\par 3.\tab In time, as we grow, we should become __________\cf1\ul Heb_5:12\cf0\ulnone\par 4. \tab Our zeal must be according to ____________ and not out of ignorance ... \cf1\ul Rom_10:2-3\cf0\ulnone \par 5. \tab We nej LVALz ed to heed the word and not let it ________ ...\cf1\ul Heb_2:1-3\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\sa52 6. \tab The Lord\rquote s word will ________ us ... \cf1\ul Joh_12:48\par \cf0\ulnone\par \b Conclusion\b0\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\sa52 A. \tab We must respect authority, and most importantly we must respect God's authority.\par B. \tab We truly respect the word of God, we will:\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\sa52\tx720 1. \tab Study it \endash \cf1\ul Act_17:11\cf0\ulnone\par 2. \tab Love it \endash \cf1\ul Joh_14:15\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\sa52 3. \tab Obey it \endash \cf1\ul Heb_5:8-9\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 2Th_1:9\par \pard\fi-360\li360\sa52\cf0\ulnone C. \tab If we do not respect God's authority we will not go to heaven \endash \cf1\ul Joh_12:48\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\sa52 \par \pard\cf2\f1\fs23\par } LVALEj M{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green128\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\b\f0\fs23 GAYS (Homosexuals, Sodomites) and Lesbians \b0\par \par Note these verses:\par \par \cf2\ul Gen_6:11 \cf1\ulnone --Before the flood\ul\par \cf2 Gen_13:13\cf1\ulnone -- Sodom exceedingly wicked\par \cf2\ul\par Gen_15:16\cf1\ulnone --Iniquity of the Amorites\cf2\ul\par \par Gen_19:5\cf1\ulnone -- Lot and Sodom\cf2\ul\par \par Lev_18:22\cf1\ulnone -- Mosaic Law\cf2\ul\par \par Lev_20:13\cf1\ulnone -- Mosaic Law\par \cf2\ul Lev_18:27-29\cf1\ulnone -- Defiles the nation\cf2\ul\par \par Deu_8:5 \cf1\ulnone -- God disciplines nations\cf2\ul\par Deu_23:17\cf1\ulnone -- Moses' Teaching\par \cf2\ul\par Jdg_19:22\cf1\ulnone -- In time of Judges\cf2\ul\par \par 1Ki_14:24 \ulnone --\cf1 Abomination of the Nations\cf2\ul\par \par 1Ki_15:12\cf1\ulnone -- Sodomites took away out of the land\cf2\ul\par \par 1Ki_21:26\cf1\ulnone -- Vileness of the Amorites\cf2\ul\par \par 1Ki_22:46\cf1\ulnone -- Sodomites tooken out of the Land\par \cf2\ul\par 2Ki_23:7\cf1\ulnone -- House of the Sodomites broken down\cf2\ul\par \par Isa_3:9\cf1\ulnone --Sins declared as Sodom\par \par \cf2\ul Jer_6:15\cf1\ulnone -- Abominations- not ashamed - didn't blush\cf2\ul\par \par \par Rom_1:23\cf1\ulnone -- New Testament Teaching\cf2\ul\par \par 1Co_6:9\cf1\ulnone -- Will not Inherit the Kingdom of God\cf2\ul\par \par 1Ti_1:10 \cf1\ulnone -- Whoremongers - Contrary to Sound Doctrine\cf2\ul\par \par 2Pe_2:6\cf1\ulnone -- Sodom and Gomorrah an Example\cf2\ul\par \par 2Pe_2:8\cf1\ulnone -- Lot Vexed by Lawless Deeds he Saw\cf2\ul\par \par 2Pe_2:10\cf1\ulnone -- Following a Corrupt Desire\cf2\ul\par \par Jud_1:7\cf1\ulnone -- Sodom and Gomorrah an Example\cf2\ul\par \par Rev_22:15\cf1\ulnone -- Dogs (unclean, filthy, in the OT LVAL they were male prostitutes) Outside Heavenly City\cf2\ul\par \par \cf1\ulnone Sodomy can be forgiven, Sinners can change:\par \cf2\ul 1Co_6:9\cf1\ulnone\par \cf2\ul 1Co_6:11\cf1\ulnone "Such were some of you..."\cf2\ul\par 1Jo_1:7\par \par 1Th_5:22-23\cf1\ulnone\par \f1\fs24\par } LVAL*{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green128\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \b\f1\fs28 The Christian's Duty to His Nation\par \fs22\par \cf2\ul\b0\f0 1Ti_2:1-2 \ulnone \cf1 Pray for the king, and all in authority.\par \par \cf2\ul Rom_13:1\cf1\ulnone ff. vs. 1-7 Be in subjection to government.\par \par \tab\cf2\ul Act_4:19\cf1\ulnone More important to listen to God\par \par \tab\cf2\ul Act_5:29\cf1\ulnone We ought to obey God rather than men.\par \par \par \cf2\ul Mar_12:17\cf1\ulnone To render to Caesar (pay our taxes)\par \cf2\ul\f1\fs23 Mat_22:21\cf1\ulnone -- Render to Caesar His Due\par \cf2\ul Luk_20:25\cf1\ulnone\f0\fs22\par \par \cf2\ul Rom_13:1\cf1\ulnone Remember that governments are appointed by God\par \tab\cf2\ul Joh_19:11\cf1\ulnone God grants governments their power\par \cf2\ul Rom_13:2\cf1\ulnone Not to be a rebel to overthrow\par \cf2\ul Rom_13:3\cf1\ulnone Governments must support good\par \cf2\ul Rom_13:4\cf1\ulnone Governments are God's servants\par \tab\tab They are God's ministers of vengance\par \cf2\ul Rom_14:5\cf1\ulnone We are to be in subjection for two reasons.\par \cf2\ul Rom_13:6\cf1\ulnone We are to pay our taxes\par \cf2\ul Rom_13:7\cf1\ulnone Render them their due, respect and honor \par \f1\fs23\par \par \b The Nation's Responsibility\b0\par \cf2\ul Rom_13:3\cf1\ulnone Support good, punish the evil\par \cf2\ul Rom_13:4\cf1\ulnone Execute justice upon the evil\par \par \par \b What God Says About Nations\par \cf2\ul\b0 Pro_14:34\cf1\ulnone Nations obliged to do right.\par \cf2\ul 2Ch_7:14\cf1\ulnone Nations to turn from wicked ways\par \b\par \par \par \par \b0\par \f0\fs24\par } LVALEj P{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\froman\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green128\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \pard\sb100\sa100\cf0\b\f1\fs28 Some Various Comings of Christ\b0\fs24\par \b *1 Emmanuel\b0 , \cf2\ul Mat_1:23\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Joh_1:14\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Joh_6:38\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Gal_4:4\cf0\ulnone \par This was the coming of the Lord in the flesh, his birth at Bethlehem. \par \b 2 Pentecost,;\b0 \cf2\ul Mat_16:28\cf0\ulnone (\cf2\ul Mar_9:1\cf0\ulnone ) \cf2\ul Mar_14:62\cf0\ulnone , \cf2\ul Mat_26:64\cf0\ulnone \par In some significant way it could be said that Christ also came on Pentecost representatively when he sent his promise of the Holy Spirit. \par \b 3 To Paul\b0 at His Conversion __ \cf2\ul Act_26:16\cf0\ulnone , \cf2\ul Act_22:7-9\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul 1Co_15:8\cf0\ulnone \par The Lord came to Paul so he could see him alive after his crucifixion and thus qualify him to be an apostle.\par \b 4 In Visions\b0 -- To Paul at Jerusalem, \cf2\ul Act_22:17-18\cf0\ulnone (after conversion); \par At Corinth, \cf2\ul Act_18:9\cf0\ulnone ; again at Jerusalem, \cf2\ul Act_23:11\cf0\ulnone \par \b 5 AD 70\b0 , His coming in judgment upon the Jews for their rejection. \par \cf2\ul Mat_24:27\cf0\ulnone , \cf2\ul Mat_24:30\cf0\ulnone , \cf2\ul Mat_24:44\cf0\ulnone , \cf2\ul Mat_24:39\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Mar_13:26-30\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Luk_21:20-27\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Heb_10:37\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Jas_5:8\cf0\ulnone \par This brought an end to their nation, the temple, the physical priesthood coming from Levi, the end of animal sacrifices, etc. \par \b *6 The Resurrection Day\b0 (His Second Coming, -- Cf. Last Day) \par \cf2\ul 1Th_4:13\cf0\ulnone ff to 1Thess 5:11; \cf2\ul 1Co_15:23-24\cf0\ulnone ff; \cf2\ul Joh_14:1-3\cf0\ulnone ; \par \pard\li360\ri360\sb100\sa100\cf2\ul Joh_5:28\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Joh_11: LVAL 24\cf0\ulnone \par \trowd\trgaph10\trleft-10\trpaddl10\trpaddr10\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx130\clvertalc\cellx1858\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100\cell\cf2\ul Joh_6:39\cf0\ulnone\cell\row\pard\li360\ri360\sb100\sa100\par \trowd\trgaph10\trleft-10\trpaddl10\trpaddr10\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx130\clvertalc\cellx1858\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100\cell\cf2\ul Joh_6:40\cf0\ulnone\cell\row\pard\li360\ri360\sb100\sa100\par \trowd\trgaph10\trleft-10\trpaddl10\trpaddr10\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx130\clvertalc\cellx1858\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100\cell\cf2\ul Joh_6:44\cf0\ulnone\cell\row\trowd\trgaph10\trleft-10\trpaddl10\trpaddr10\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clvertalc\cellx130\clvertalc\cellx270\pard\intbl\sb100\sa100\cell\cell\row\pard\li360\ri360\sb100\sa100\par \pard\cf1\f0\par } LVALEj R{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f2\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red255\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green128\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\b\f0\fs33 God\rquote s Grace\b0 \cf0\fs28 - by Don Martin\par \par Grace is a beautiful word, truly a great Bible truth is resident in this word. In fact, it is a word and concept without which man's salvation would be impossible. Grace is derived from the Greek \b\i charis\b0\i0 . Thayer comments thus on \b\i charis\b0\i0 :"\'85the New Testament writers used \b\i charis\b0\i0 pre-eminently of that kindness by which God bestows favors even upon the ill-deserving, and grants to sinners the pardon of their offences, and bids them accept of eternal salvation through Christ\'85" (\ul Greek-English Lexicon\ulnone , pg. 666).\par \par \pard\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\fs20 \cf2\b\fs28 Some biblical facts regarding God's grace\cf1\b0 . \cf3 The gospel (good news) is a result of God's grace (\cf4\ul Gal_1:6-9\cf3\ulnone ). Grace is presented as sufficient and Christians are called by grace (\cf4\ul 2Co_12:7-10\cf3\ulnone , \cf4\ul Gal_1:15\cf3\ulnone ). Man is saved by grace, the heart is established by grace, and we are justified by grace (\cf4\ul Eph_2:5\cf3\ulnone , \cf4\ul Eph_2:8\cf3\ulnone , \cf4\ul Heb_13:9\cf3\ulnone , \cf4\ul Tit_3:7\cf3\ulnone ). Moreover, we render acceptable service by grace and grace imparts everlasting consolation (\cf4\ul Heb_12:28-29\cf3\ulnone , \cf4\ul 2Th_2:16\cf3\ulnone ). God's grace also makes us better people and helps us in time of need (\cf4\ul 1Co_15:9\cf3\ulnone , 10, \cf4\ul Heb_4:16\cf3\ulnone ).\par \cf1\par \cf2\b The origin of grace\cf1\b0 . \cf3 Paul wrote,\cf1 "Grace be unto you, and peace from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ" \cf3 (I Cor. 1:3). Grace is especiallLVALSy associated with Jesus in the New Testament (\cf4\ul Joh_1:17\cf3\ulnone , notice also the association of grace and truth). Hence, we read: \cf1 "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen"\cf3 (\cf4\ul 2Co_13:14\cf3\ulnone ). James exclaimed, \cf1 "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above"\cf3 (\cf4\ul Jas_1:17\cf3\ulnone ).\cf1\par \pard{\*\pn\pnlvlcont\pnf0\pnindent0\pnstart1\pndec } \sb99\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\par \pard{\pntext\f0 1)\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlbody\pnf0\pnindent0\pnstart1\pndec{\pntxta)}} \sb99\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\cf2\b Some recipients of God's grace\cf1\b0 . \cf3 Noah \cf1 "found grace in the eyes of the Lord" \cf3 (\cf4\ul Gen_6:8\cf3\ulnone ). The lowly are said to be favored with grace (Prov. 3:34, I Pet. 5:5). Jesus and Paul are expressly said to have experienced God's grace (\cf4\ul Luk_2:40\cf3\ulnone , \cf4\ul 1Co_15:10\cf3\ulnone ). Also, all who love the Lord have God's grace bestowed upon them (\cf4\ul Eph_6:24\cf3\ulnone ). Beloved, a study of those who enjoyed God's grace consistently reveals a certain type of person:one who was implicitly obedient, trusting, submissive to God's requirements, and who had enduring fidelity (Noah, \cf4\ul Gen_6:5-8\cf3\ulnone , Jesus, \cf4\ul Joh_4:34\cf3\ulnone , those who love the Lord, I Jn. 5:3, and Paul, \cf4\ul 1Co_9:26-27\cf3\ulnone , \cf4\ul 2Ti_4:7-8\cf3\ulnone ). A required personality type to enjoy God's grace explains why while God's grace is universal, still only a few are saved (\cf4\ul Tit_2:11\cf3\ulnone , \cf4\ul Mat_7:13-14\cf3\ulnone ).\cf1\par {\pntext\f0 2)\tab}\par \cf2\b{\pntext\f0 3)\tab}God's grace can be abused\cf1\b0 . \cf3 Some in the First Century turned \cf1 "the grace of our God into lasciviousness\'85"\cf3 (\cf4\ul Jud_1:4\cf3\ulnone ). One way in which this was done is seen in Paul's EpistleLVALT to the Romans. \cf1 "What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?"\cf3 (\cf4\ul Rom_6:1\cf3\ulnone ). Paul immediately answered his own question:\cf1 "God forbid"\cf3 (vs. \cf4\ul Rom_6:2\cf3\ulnone ). Alas, grace continues to be presented today in such a fashion as to actually encourage the commission of sin. Instead of teaching which stresses man's responsibility to live right we hear statements similar to: \i "\'85the way a Christian lives, what he says, his character, his conduct, or his attitude toward other people have nothing whatever to do with the salvation of his soul\'85"\i0 (Sam Morris, Baptist Preacher, \ul A Discussion which Involves a Subject Pertinent to All Men\ulnone , pgs. 1, 2).\cf1\par \cf3{\pntext\f0 4)\tab}God's grace is also terribly abused when it is presented by man in such a way that God is the \b only\b0 operative force and agent. Consider \i :"Salvation is a free gift from God to certain individuals. We exercise faith in order to be saved, but even our faith is also a gift of God\'85" \i0 (William Cox, \ul Amillennialism Today\ulnone , pg. 33). \i "We believe that salvation of sinners is wholly of grace," \i0 one reads in the \ul Baptist Manual\ulnone (Art. 4, pg. 47).\cf1\par {\pntext\f0 5)\tab}\par \cf2\b{\pntext\f0 6)\tab}Grace versus merit\cf1\b0 .\cf3 The scriptures reveal that not only are grace and merit not coexistent, they are mutually excluding. Salvation cannot simultaneously be by grace and works (merit), Paul argues (\cf4\ul Rom_11:6\cf3\ulnone ). If man could merit his salvation, God's grace would not be requisite (\cf4\ul Rom_4:1\cf3\ulnone ff., \cf4\ul Eph_2:8-18\cf3\ulnone ). However, the Bible truth that grace and merit are incompatible does not mean man is passive in the matter of enjoying God's grace (the scriptures, as seen, do not teach universal salvation - such would inevitably be the case if man were passive and God active because God is not willing that any perish, \cf4\ul 2Pe_3:9\cf3\ulnone ). \cf1 "For by gLVALUrace are ye saved through faith," explained Paul, "and that not of yourselves:it is a gift of God\'85" \cf3 (\cf4\ul Eph_2:8\cf3\ulnone ). Grace is God's part, faith is man's responsibility. However, faith or belief itself is a work (\cf4\ul Joh_6:29\cf3\ulnone ). Faith is not meritorious but a \cf1 "work of God.\cf3 " Faith, saving faith, is always active and obedient (\cf4\ul Jas_2:19-26\cf3\ulnone ).\cf1\par \cf3{\pntext\f0 7)\tab}\par \cf2\b{\pntext\f0 8)\tab}Grace reigns through righteousness\cf1\b0 .\cf3 An excellent verse regarding God's grace and which also addresses man's role is \cf4\ul Rom_5:21\cf3\ulnone : \cf1 "That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord."\cf3 The expression \cf1\i "grace reign though righteousness"\cf3\i0 (\b\i charis basileuon dia dikaiosunes\b0\i0 ) reveals the climate in which grace is successful. "Righteousness" is an atmosphere of the presence of God's commandments and man's humble acquiescence to all that God had required of him (\cf4\ul Psa_119:172\cf3\ulnone , \cf4\ul Act_10:34-35\cf3\ulnone ).\par {\pntext\f0 9)\tab}In the vein just observed (God and man in the matter of grace), man's sins cancel out God's grace (\cf4\ul Rom_6:1\cf3\ulnone , 2-23). Grace can be received in vain (\cf4\ul 2Co_6:1\cf3\ulnone ), we can be removed from grace (\cf4\ul Gal_1:6\cf3\ulnone ), and grace can be frustrated by man (\cf4\ul Gal_2:21\cf3\ulnone ). We are to stand in grace, grow in grace, and be strong in grace (\cf4\ul 1Pe_5:12\cf3\ulnone , \cf4\ul 2Pe_3:18\cf3\ulnone , \cf4\ul 2Ti_2:1\cf3\ulnone ). Moreover, the Christian can \cf1 "fall from grace"\cf3 (\cf4\ul Gal_5:4\cf3\ulnone ).\par {\pntext\f0 10)\tab}Beloved, we have seen the truth about God's grace as presented by God's word (see "\cf1 word of his grace,\cf3 " \cf4\ul Act_20:32\cf3\ulnone ). I, therefore, \cf1 "recommend you to the grace of God"\cf3 (\cf4\ul Act_14:26\cf3\ulnone ).\cf1\par \cf3{\pntext\f0 11)\tab} \cf1\par \cLVALf3{\pntext\f0 12)\tab}(For a more complete study of God's grace, click on Don Martin's "{\field{\*\fldinst{HYPERLINK "../Archives/BTAR286.htm" }}{\fldrslt{\ul Grace Alone?}}}\ulnone\f0\fs28 ")\cf1\par \pard\cf3\f1\fs23\par \f2\fs24\par } LVALEj W{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f2\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;\red255\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green128\blue0;\red128\green0\blue128;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \cf2\b\f1\fs36 Grace Alone? \cf1\fs28 by Don Martin\par \fs20\par \pard\sb99\cf3\fs28 Without grace, salvation is impossible\cf1\b0 (cf. \cf4\ul Luk_17:10\cf1\ulnone ). However, I submit that one does not read in the scriptures of "grace alone," "grace only," or "salvation wholly of grace." Grace is from the Greek \ul\b\i charis\ulnone\b0\i0 and suggests favor. In the absence of the provision of grace, man would be facing attempting to achieve justification simply by works of flawless law keeping and such is not feasible (\cf4\ul Eph_2:8-10\cf1\ulnone , \cf4\ul Tit_3:5\cf1\ulnone ). Grace is a most powerful word and concept that introduces man to the goodness of God.\par \par \pard\sb99\tx0\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\cf3\b The New Testament is replete with teaching relative to grace\b0 .\cf1 The gospel (good news) is a result of God's grace (\cf4\ul Gal_1:6-9\cf1\ulnone ). Grace is presented as sufficient and Christians are called by grace (\cf4\ul 2Co_12:7-10\cf1\ulnone , \cf4\ul Gal_1:15\cf1\ulnone ). Man is saved by grace, the heart is established by grace, and we are justified by grace (\cf4\ul Eph_2:5\cf1\ulnone , \cf4\ul Eph_2:8\cf1\ulnone , \cf4\ul Heb_13:9\cf1\ulnone , \cf4\ul Tit_3:7\cf1\ulnone ). Moreover, we render acceptable service by grace and grace imparts everlasting consolation (\cf4\ul Heb_12:28-29\cf1\ulnone , \cf4\ul 2Th_2:16\cf1\ulnone ). God's grace also makes us better people and helps us in time of need (\cf4\ul 1Co_15:9-10\cf1\ulnone , \cf4\ul Heb_4:16\cf1\ulnone ).\par Having noticed the fact of grace, let us now turn our attention to the \cf3\b abuse of grace\cfLVALX1\b0 . It seems that even the holy and wonderful subject of grace, the means of man's salvation, has been distorted by man, from the first century down to the present. Some so perverted grace as to use it to sanction and encourage the commission of sin (\cf2 Rom. 6:1\cf1 ). A popular doctrine today that distorts and defeats God's grace is the teaching that salvation is by "grace alone." This doctrine essentially eliminates man as a participant in his salvation. Moreover, grace alone or grace only is in effect a disabling doctrine that results in man's spiritual stagnation. Salvation by grace alone was popularized by the reformers in their cry, \i "Salvation is by Christ alone, faith alone, and grace alone."\i0 Consider some contemporary statements regarding grace only or grace alone:\par \par \b\fs24 "The plan of salvation then is seen as an all-embracing divine plan which gives the credit for man's salvation to God alone. No glory, not even a reflected glory, may accrue to man in the matter of salvation. He brings nothing, not even the will to be saved, to God" - Jay Green (\ul Five Points of Calvinism\ulnone , pgs. 2, pg. 28). \par \fs20\par \fs24 "Salvation is a free gift from God to certain individuals. We exercise faith in order to be saved, but even our faith is also a gift of God. Faith is the result of regeneration. Unless the Holy Spirit energizes the sinner, that sinner cannot exercise saving faith. Unregenerate man is not capable of turning to God" - William Cox (\ul Amillennialism Today\ulnone , pg. 33).\par \fs20\par \fs24 "We believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly of grace\'85Justification, the pardon of sin, and the promise of eternal life\'85are solely though faith" - \ul Baptist Church Manual\ulnone , Art. 4, pg. 47, Art. 5, pg. 48).\par \fs20\par \b0\fs28 I have suggested to you that the doctrine of "grace alone" is patently false. Stated very simply and succinctly, grace alone is false because it excuses man from any real spiritual responsibility (\cf4\ul Heb_5:8-9LVALY\cf1\ulnone ). When consistently applied, grace alone results in universalism or the doctrine that all men will be unconditionally and universally saved. I shall now illustrate the falsity of grace alone by sharing with you the fact of the disabling effect of grace alone.\par \par \cf3\b The sinner's prayer offers no incentive to obey\b0 .\cf1 First, the scriptures know nothing of "The Sinner's Prayer." When Saul was praying, he was told by the preacher, \cf2 "And now why tarriest thou? Arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord"\cf1 (\cf4\ul Act_22:16\cf1\ulnone ). You never read of a non-Christian being told to be saved by simply praying. Cornelius was a praying man, however, he was lost (\cf4\ul Act_10:2\cf1\ulnone , \cf4\ul Act_11:14\cf1\ulnone ). There are many man-made versions of the so-called "Sinner's Prayer." \par \b\fs24 "I know that you have forgiven and pardoned me due only to your grace alone and to the completed work of your Son on the cross\'85.I thank you that through your grace only I have been forgiven and that your Son did it all for me and that through his righteousness, I am saved\'85."\par \fs20\par \cf3\b0\fs28 Such a concept of grace only results in the lost sinner having no incentive to obey.\cf1 When the people in Acts 2 realized that they were sinners in need of salvation, they cried out, \cf2 "Men and brethren, what shall we do?" \cf1 (\cf4\ul Act_2:37\cf1\ulnone , see \cf4\ul Act_2:\cf1\ulnone 23). Peter did not rebuke them by telling them, "Shame on you, God has done it all for you and you are saved by grace alone," as many modern day grace only preachers would have told them. In fact, Peter told them what they had to do to be saved (\cf4\ul Act_2:40\cf1\ulnone , \cf4\ul Act_2:38\cf1\ulnone , \cf4\ul Act_2:42-47\cf1\ulnone ). \par \cf3 The teaching of grace alone even denies the will of man\cf1 . Notice again the statement by popular author Jay Green, "He brings nothing, not even the will to be saved, to God" (\ul Five PointsLVALZ of Calvinism\ulnone , pgs. 2, pg. 28). Notwithstanding, the scriptures emphasize the will of man being active in man's salvation (\cf4\ul Joh_7:17\cf1\ulnone , \cf4\ul Rev_22:17\cf1\ulnone ). \par \cf3\b Grace alone robs man of developing saving faith\b0 .\cf1 The scriptures teach that, "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (\cf4\ul Rom_10:17\cf1\ulnone ). Jesus' miracles are recorded to produce faith in the reader and hearer (\cf4\ul Joh_20:30\cf1\ulnone -31). However, in order to have the true grace alone circumstance, man must not even be allowed to develop faith. Hear again author William Cox:\par \b\fs24 "We exercise faith in order to be saved, but even our faith is also a gift of God. Faith is the result of regeneration. Unless the Holy Spirit energizes the sinner, that sinner cannot exercise saving faith. Unregenerate man is not capable of turning to God" (\ul Amillennialism Today\ulnone , pg. 33).\fs20\par \b0\fs28 Hence, the person taught and influenced by salvation by grace alone is not interested in developing and exercising saving faith, but he is passively waiting for God to miraculously impart such faith (cp. \cf4\ul Jas_2:19-24\cf1\ulnone ). \par \par \cf3\b The teaching of grace alone offers no provision for personal growth\b0 .\cf1 The scriptures abound with teaching regarding how the Christian is not to remain a babe in Christ, but, rather, is to spiritually grow (\cf4\ul Col_1:10\cf1\ulnone , \cf4\ul 2Pe_3:18\cf1\ulnone ). In fact, it is a sin to fail to grow (cp.\cf4\ul 1Co_3:1-3\cf1\ulnone ). Notice, also, how the scriptures point out that growth involves the will and participation of the Christian (\cf4\ul Heb_5:11-14\cf1\ulnone ). \par The doctrine of grace alone places all emphasis on God to the point of excluding man. Hence, there is no enjoined responsibility for man to do anything, including spiritually developing in Christ (\cf4\ul 2Pe_1:5-11\cf1\ulnone ). \par \par \cf3\b De-emphasizes teaching the lost\cf1\b0 . If salvation is by graLVAL[ce alone, then what need is there to teach the lost the gospel of Christ? Yet, the gospel is presented as God's power unto salvation (\cf4\ul Rom_1:16\cf1\ulnone ). Throughout the book of Acts, people were taught the gospel in order that they might believe (cp. \cf4\ul Act_16:30-34\cf1\ulnone ). If salvation is the product of grace alone, then man does not need the gospel. I say this because to suggest as Paul did that man must \cf2 "obey the gospel\cf1 ," means man has responsibility in his salvation and that salvation is not wholly of grace (\cf4\ul Rom_10:9-18\cf1\ulnone ). \par \cf3\b The concept of grace alone plays down the need to restore the fallen\cf1\b0 . One can fall from grace, says Paul (\cf4\ul Gal_5:4\cf1\ulnone ). In fact, one must take heed lest one fall (\cf4\ul 1Co_10:12\cf1\ulnone ). Consider the teaching of the Spirit led James:\par \cf2\b\fs24 "Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins" \cf1 (\cf4\ul\b0 Jas_5:19-20\cf1\ulnone\b ).\b0\fs28 \par Again, if salvation is by grace alone, how can James' teaching be explained and what duty would others have to attempt to restore the fallen?\par Make no mistake, this author believes in salvation by grace. I marvel at how God could even love man as he does and extend to man the necessary help (grace). As seen, just left to our own obedience, we are in trouble (\cf4\ul Luk_17:10\cf1\ulnone ). However, our implicit obedience coupled with God's grace to address any shortcomings is the message of salvation (\cf4\ul Eph_2:8-10\cf1\ulnone ). I emphasize grace in my teaching and preaching. Nonetheless, if in attempting to accent God's grace we use the expression, "grace alone," we have conveyed an anti-biblical concept. The essential nature of grace must be understood. For instance, grace itself teaches the Christian how to live (\cf4\ul Tit_2:11-14\cf1\ulnone ). \par In closi LVAL ng, let us realize that God's grace can be \cf2 "received in vain"\cf1 (\cf4\ul 2Co_6:1\cf1\ulnone ). Hence, man does have responsibility in the matter of receiving and treating grace. (To read material on God's grace, click on Don Martin's "\cf0{\field{\*\fldinst{HYPERLINK "../Great%20Truths/GT09.htm" }}{\fldrslt{\cf3\ul God's Grace}}}\cf5\ulnone\f1\fs28 .")\par \pard\cf1\f2\fs23\par \f0\fs24\par \par } LVALEj ]{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f2\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\sb100\sa100\qc\lang1033\b\f0\fs28 IMPORTANCE OF THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM \par \b0\fs24 Matthew 24; Mark 13; Luke 21 \par \pard\sb100\sa100\b I. It Was a Day of "The End of the Age" \b0\par \cf1\ul Mat_24:3\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Heb_9:26\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 1Co_10:11\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 1Pe_4:7\cf0\ulnone \par A. The End of Civil Judiasm \par 1. The Cross ended the Law. \cf1\ul Col_2:14\cf0\ulnone , \cf1\ul Eph_2:15-16\par \cf0\ulnone 2. After Pentecost the Nation of Israel contined to exist. \par 3. A.D. 70 brought an end to civil Judiasm. \cf1\ul Mat_1:1\cf0\ulnone \par B. The End of the Physical Temple (A.D. 70) \cf1\ul Mat_1:1\cf0\ulnone \par C. The End of the Physical Priesthood of Levites. (\cf1\ul Rev_1:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Rev_5:10\cf0\ulnone ) \par D. The End of the Jews as the Seed (kingdom) of Abraham \cf1\ul Rom_9:6-7\par \cf0\ulnone E. The End of the Sonship of Jews \par \b II. It Was a Day of Witness __ \cf1\ul\b0 Mat_24:14\cf0\ulnone\b \par \b0 A. It Bore Witness that Christians are God's Israel today. \par \cf1\ul Rom_2:28-29\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Rom_4:12-14\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Rom_9:4-8\par \cf0\ulnone B. It Bore Witness to the Church as the Spiritual Temple of God \par \cf1\ul 1Co_3:16-17\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 1Ti_3:15\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 1Pe_2:5\cf0\ulnone \par C. It Bore Witness to Christians as a Nation of Priests Today. -- \cf1\ul 1Pe_2:5\cf0\ulnone , \cf1\ul 1Pe_2:9\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Rev_1:6\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Rev_5:10\cf0\ulnone \par D. It Bore Witness As to Who is the Seed of Abraham Today -- \cf1\ul Rom_4:12-14\cf0\ulnone \par E. It Bore Witness as to Who are the Sons of God Today. -- \cf1\ul 1Jo_3:1\cf0\ulnone \cf1\ul Rev_1:1\cf0\ulnone \par F. It Bore Witness to Jesus as theLVAL^ Great Prophet of Whom Moses Spoke. \par \cf1\ul Deu_18:15\cf0\ulnone f. \cf1\ul Act_3:22-24\cf0\ulnone (\cf1\ul Joh_4:20-21\cf0\ulnone ) \par G. It Bore Witness to the N.T. Prophets as His Messengers. \par \cf1\ul Heb_9:26\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 1Pe_4:7\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 1Jo_2:18\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul 1Co_4:9\cf0\ulnone \par H. It Bore Witness to the NT Scriptures as the Revealed Word of God \par \cf1\ul Mat_24:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_13:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_21:1\cf0\ulnone \par I. It Bore Witness to all the Christian Martyres as His Servants. \par \cf1\ul Act_6:12-14\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Act_7:58-60\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Rev_2:13\cf0\ulnone \par J. It Bore Witness to the Fact that Jesus was Not in a Grave somewhere, \par But that He was Indeed Resurrected and Sitting at the Right of God. \cf1\ul Mat_24:30\cf0\ulnone \par \b III. It Was A Day of Vengenance \par \b0 A. \cf1\ul Mat_23:33-46\cf2\ulnone \cf0 Foretold by the parable of the wicked husbandmen. \par B. \cf1\ul Mat_23:34\cf0\ulnone Jerusalem would be held responsible for the blood of all \par the righteous prophets they had killed. (\cf1\ul Luk_11:49-50)\cf0\ulnone \par 1. \cf1\ul Luk_18:7-8\cf0\ulnone God will avenge his elect which cry out to him day and night. (See \cf1\ul Rev_6:10\cf0\ulnone ). \par 2. \cf1\ul Luk_21:20-22\cf0\ulnone In speaking of Jerusalem's destruction the Lord said, "For these be \par the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled." \par 3. In speaking of God's Judgment against the Harlot Babylon we read \cf1\ul Rev_18:20\cf0\ulnone "Rejoice over her, thou heaven and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her." \cf1\ul Rev_18:24\cf0\ulnone "And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints." \par (See \cf1\ul Rev_1:1\cf0\ulnone ) \cf1\ul Luk_11:42-51\par \cf0\ulnone C. His Vengenance on the Persecutors (\cf1\ul Rev_6:9-11\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Rev_18:20\cf0\ulnone\par E. His Assurance of final vengenance on all others.Z LVALj \cf1\ul Luk_21:22\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Rom_1:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Rom_13:4\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Rom_16:20\cf0\ulnone \par F. His assurance of Deliverance to all the faithful. \par 1. \cf1\ul Mat_24:15-20\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Mar_13:14-20\cf0\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Luk_21:20-21\cf0\ulnone \par 2. Eusebuius tells how the Christians, heeding the prophecy of Jesus, fled Jerusalem for Pella beyond the Jordan before its fall. \par \b IV. It Was a Day of Assurance of Final Victory to all the Faithful.\b0 \par (The theme of the entire book of Revelation.) \par \b V. It Was A Day That Made Obvious the Cornoration of Jesus. \cf1\ul\b0 Mat_24:30\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\cf2\f1\fs23\par \f2\fs24\par \par }  LVAL{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green128\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\b\f0\fs24 Religious Liberty in the USA\b0\fs23\par \par \cf2\ul Mat_22:21\cf1\ulnone -- Render to Caesar His Due\par \cf2\ul Mar_12:17\cf1\ulnone\par \cf2\ul Luk_20:25\cf1\ulnone\par \par \cf2\ul Act_5:29\cf1\ulnone Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.\par \cf2\ul Act_4:19\cf1\ulnone -- \par \par \par \cf2\ul Rom_13:1-7\cf1\ulnone -- Government Authority\par \par \cf2\ul Ezr_7:24\cf1\ulnone -- Tradition of exempting Religious Institutions from Public Taxes\par -- \par \cf2\ul Exo_20:1-6\cf1\ulnone -- Have no other gods before me\par \cf2\ul Deu_4:39\cf1\ulnone --\par \cf2\ul Deu_10:17\cf1\ulnone -- God of gods\par \cf2\ul 2Sa_7:22\cf1\ulnone -- None like God\par \cf2\ul Jer_10:10\cf1\ulnone -- True and Living God\par \par \cf2\ul Mat_23:8-10\cf1\ulnone -- Christ our Master\par \cf2\ul Col_2:6-8\cf1\ulnone -- God's laws not abridged by man\par \par \cf2\ul Exo_19:5\cf1\ulnone -- All earth's is God's\par \cf2\ul Deu_14:10\cf1\ulnone -- \par \par \cf2\ul Col_1:16\cf1\ulnone -- All things created by and for Him\par \cf2\ul Jer_27:5\cf1\ulnone -- God gives to those He chooses\par \par \cf2\ul Joh_15:19\cf1\ulnone -- The world will hate us.\par \par \f1\fs24\par }  LVAL {\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green128\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \b\f1 Serving Others\b0\fs23\par \par \cf2\ul Mat_20:26\cf1\ulnone\par \par \cf2\ul Mat_23:11\cf1\ulnone\par \par \cf2\ul Mar_10:43\cf1\ulnone\par \par \cf2\ul Luk_22:26-27\cf1\ulnone\par \par \cf2\ul Phi_2:4\cf1\ulnone\par \par \cf2\ul 1Co_10:24\cf1\ulnone\par \par \f0\fs24\par }   @ @            @ @          x{hUB/ < = < = < = < = = < = < = < < = < = ^LVALnMR28AllowZeroLengthRequired( Title  .Comments