would i follow paul? “follow my example, as i follow the example of christ.” 1.in identifying...
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Would I Follow Paul?“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
1. In Identifying and Denouncing False Religion?
• Destroyed Denominational Concept – 1 Cor. 1:10-13
• Emphasized Unity – Eph. 4:1-3• Gave Doctrinal of Unity – Eph. 4:4-6• Part of Doctrinal Plan – ONE CHURCH!
Would I Follow Paul?“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
2. In Observing The Lord’s Supper?• Revealed Elements and Their
Meaning – 1 Cor. 11:23-26
• Taught How We Must Observe – 1 Cor. 11:27-30
• A Communion With Christ – 1 Cor. 10:16
• Observed It Weekly – Acts 20:7
Would I Follow Paul?“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
3. In Going To Prayer Meetings?• Paul Went To Prayer – Acts 16:13
• Paul Went Regularly – Acts 16:16
• Do Your Actions Prove You Would Follow Paul To Prayer?
• Need Conviction In These Matters!• Not Obey Gospel For Comfort & Ease.
• Not Obey For The Things I Want To Do.
Would I Follow Paul?“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
4. In Withdrawing From The Disorderly?• Why Withdraw?
• Save Lost, Keep Body Pure, & Obey God
• Do We Withdraw Only…• If We Determine It Is A Serious Offense?• If A Family Member Or Close Friend Is Not
Involved?
• Not Losing—Trying To Save For Eternity!
• Are You Still Following Paul?
Would I Follow Paul?“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
5. In Opposing False Teachers?• Paul and Peter – Gal. 2:11-14
• No one above rebuke – 1 Cor. 4:6
• Even elders – 1 Tim. 5:19-20
• How did Paul treat?• Mark (Rom. 16:17)
• Expose (Eph. 5:11; 2 Tim. 2:15-17)
• Rebuke (Titus 1:13)
Would I Follow Paul?“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
6. In The Matter of Self-Control?• Paul worked daily – 1 Cor. 9:27
• How well do you have self under control?• Tongue – Eph. 4:29
• Thoughts – Prov. 23:7; Mk. 7:21-23
• Temper – Eph. 4:26, 31; Rom. 12:14-21
Would I Follow Paul?“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
7. In His Teaching On Modest Dress?• Paul taught women to dress as women
professing godliness – 1 Tim. 2:9-10
• God notices – Gen. 6:8
• Stumbling blocks will be lost – Lk. 17:1-2
• Are you still following Paul?
Would I Follow Paul?“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”
8. In The Matter of Giving?• 1 Cor. 16:1-2; 2 Cor. 9:6-7
9. In Teaching Your Children?• Eph. 6:4; Matt. 6:33
10. In Bible Study?• 2 Tim. 2:15; 1 Tim. 4:12-16; 2 Pet. 1:5-6; 3:18
11. In Being Baptized To Wash Away Your Sins?
• Acts 22:16; 9:18; Gal. 3:27; 2 Tim. 2:10