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Lesson Three
Romans 12:1-2 Romans 12:1-2
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
II Corinthians 6:14-16 II Corinthians 6:14-16
14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
II Corinthians 6:17-18 II Corinthians 6:17-18
17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
II Corinthians 7:1 II Corinthians 7:1
1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
I Peter 1:15-16 I Peter 1:15-16
15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;
16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
I John 2:15 I John 2:15
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Focus Verse II Corinthians 6:17
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.
Focus Thought We are in a culture war, and society will take us to hell unless we separate ourselves from its philosophy. To live for God, we must renounce the world, sin, and the devil.
Introduction Introduction Certain chemical elements just do not mix. Although oil and water are in the same container, they will not coalesce or blend. They retain their individual identity even when brought into contact.
Introduction Likewise, God and sin will not mix or blend under any circumstances. The nature of God is holy, and sin is inherently evil. Therefore, it is necessary for a believer to separate himself from the world and its lusts. As Christians, we should be aware that our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit of God. If God is to remain residing in our souls, it is necessary for us to live godly even in the midst of a perverse society.
Introduction Although sin and ungodliness are as old as the history of mankind, the Scriptures admonish us to come out of the world and separate ourselves from its sinful lifestyle. The origin of sin was pride, rebellion, and disobedience, which caused mankind to fall in Eden in the beginning by disobeying the commandment of God.
Introduction However, God has restored fellowship between Him and mankind through redemption. Individuals should forsake the old life of sin in order to fully appreciate and maintain that holy fellowship.
Introduction When Moses led the people of Israel out of Egypt, God gave them His law and ordinances, which He required them to obey if they were to please Him. The dispensation of the law existed then for many centuries until the Cross, which opened the way to redemption through the grace of God.
Introduction While the nations around Israel worshiped many idols, the people of God were called to worship only the one true God as a separated, unique people. Their neighboring nations were given to lives of debauchery and licentious behavior, but they were to live separated lives unto the Lord. Through Israel, God was establishing a pattern for His people to be a holy, separated nation.
I. The Corinthian Society (A) The Corinthian Society World’s Most Licentious City In its time, Corinth was associated with every kind of vile behavior imaginable. Near the infamous Temple of Aphrodite, one thousand religious prostitutes carried on their activities surrounded by bars, brothels, gambling, and amusements.
I. The Corinthian Society (A) Prostitution—both male and female—was rampant in that wealthy merchant and navy town. Worldly minded people from all over the Mediterranean area came there to indulge their lusts because of its lack of standards and morality. Sporting events were also a major part of their lives. Every two years, the Isthmian games were held in honor of the pagan god Poseidon, god of the sea.
Romans 5:20 “But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound” (Romans 5:20).
I. The Corinthian Society (A) The light of the gospel often shines the brightest where the night is the darkest. The disillusionment and despair of sin leaves people hungry for deliverance from bondage. After establishing a church in Corinth, Paul wrote two epistles to the believers that included instructions and principles that are part of the inspired Word of God. It appears that the Corinthians had difficulty with carnality, separation from their old lifestyles, adultery, and gluttony.
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