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“WHATSOEVER IS NOT OF FAITH”

Thesis: To teach the hearer the importance of tolerance based upon love in areas of religious opinion, in other words, where the Lord hasn’t legislated (Rom 3:27; 8:2, 4, 7; 1 Cor 9:21; Gal 6:2; Heb 8:10; 10:16; Ja 1:25; 2:8, 12; Isa 2:3).

Text Rom 14:1-23

Introduction,
1. In today’s lesson we will be looking at the 14th chapter of the epistle to the Romans, in this chapter Paul, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit deals with some problems that may have been causing divisions among the brethren at that time.

2. The specific area being discussed is that of matters of opinion (areas where God has not set forth law); and also it is important to note that this chapter deals with “one man” (v 2, 5), not a group of Christians, nor a congregation.

3. For there are some areas where individuals are given liberty, by God, in order to grow into the mature imitator of Christ that He would want us all to be.

4. It should be noted also that this chapter is misused by many in order to propagate error in areas where God indeed has declared His will, and thereby attempting to loose where God has not loosed, therefore to attempt to wrongly apply this passage to non-Christians, or to apply this to congregations rather than individuals would be incorrect.

5. This chapter also helps us keep the proper perspective towards matters of opinion (to one’s self), and also it teaches us not to bind, where God has not bound.

6. This chapter can be summed up in the adage spoken in the times of restoration of NT Christianity earlier in this country’s history “in matters of faith, “unity,” in matters of opinion. “liberty,” and in all things “charity,” (agape= love).

7. Therefore we will break down this lesson thusly . . .
1) Each one shall give account (Rom 14:1-12)
2) Toss not stumbling blocks (Rom 14:13-22)
3) When in doubt, don’t (Rom 14:23)

I. EACH ONE SHALL GIVE ACCOUNT (Rom 14:1-12)

A. (v 1)

Rom 14:1 But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples (to doubtful disputations; KJV).

Rom 14:1 And him who is weak in the faith receive ye--not to determinations of reasonings; (YLT)

Rom 14:1 As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. (ESV)

All faithful Christians are to be accepted into fellowship, just because one is weak in “the faith” (the article in is the original, as seen in YLT) is no reason to neglect such a one, a major purpose of fellowship is edification; this will enable the weaker brother to grow.

1. Yet we are not to accept these into fellowship for the reason of contending with them over matters of opinions, to dispute over doubtful things, in areas where God has not given law by command, example, or necessary inference (such as the plan of salvation, the organization, the work, and the worship of the church).

2. The purpose of this section of Scripture is to lay down some principles that would make it possible for Christians of all backgrounds to live together in harmony, in our text this probably refers to Jews and Gentiles, whose lifestyles were miles apart.

B. (v 2)

Rom 14:2 One man hath faith to eat all things: but he that is weak eateth herbs.

The eating of “all things” here could refer to the prohibitions under the law of Moses (such as the no eating of pork), or a reference to the eating of meats offered to idols, which were commonly sold at the market place after they have been used in heathen religious ceremonies, which many would believe themselves defiled if they ate, but Paul stated that this is just not the case (1 Cor 8:4-8) . . .

1Co 8:4 Concerning therefore the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that no idol is anything in the world, and that there is no God but one. 1Co 8:5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth; as there are gods many, and lords many; 1Co 8:6 yet to us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we unto him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we through him. 1Co 8:7 Howbeit there is not in all men that knowledge: but some, being used until now to the idol, eat as of a thing sacrificed to an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled. 1Co 8:8 But food will not commend us to God: neither, if we eat not, are we the worse; nor, if we eat, are we the better.

1. This could have reference to Gen 1:29 . . .

Gen 1:29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb yielding seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for food:

2. And it wasn’t until after the flood that those that called upon the name of the Lord were allowed by God to eat flesh (Gen 9:3-4) . . .

Gen 9:3 Every moving thing that liveth shall be food for you; As the green herb have I given you all. Gen 9:4 But flesh with the life thereof, which is the blood thereof, shall ye not eat.

3. Christ came and brought many of God’s laws back in place as they were from the beginning of creation, such as the marriage laws (Mt 19:8), this may have led some to think that it would be pleasing to God to also go back to the eating of herbs only, as seen in the early Genesis account, but the entirety of Scripture (the sum of God’s word) teaches that God is glorified by the spiritual sacrifice of thanksgiving given before the eating of all things, meats included (1 Tim 4:4-5; Ps 50:23) . . .

1Ti 4:4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving: 1Ti 4:5 for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

Psa 50:23 Whoso offereth the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifieth me; And to him that ordereth his way aright Will I show the salvation of God.

4. Therefore we must consider the command to eat “herbs” in the Genesis account to be linked to the fact that the fear of mankind was not yet put in animals (looking forward to their stay on the ark), through the foreknowledge of God, to protect them from man until that time came and was accomplished.

5. Note that the “one man” here is described as “weak” in (the) faith because of this misconception, this section of scripture deals with the individual as opposed to a group of Christians or a congregation, it is important to note that the bible makes this distinction, and it is a biblical concept, not everything that an individual does is acceptable for a congregation to do.

C. (v 3)

Rom 14:3 Let not him that eateth set at nought him that eateth not; and let not him that eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.

The gospel does not forbid the eating of herbs only, when this person obeyed the gospel from the heart God accepted Him as Abrahams seed, an heir according to the promise (Gal 3:29), and also the one that understands more fully the truths of the gospel is also accepted by God, there is no command in the gospel that requires that individuals eat meat.

1. Thus let not these 2 brethren despise nor judge one another for over these matters of opinion.

D. (v 4)

Rom 14:4 Who art thou that judgest the servant of another? to his own lord he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be made to stand; for the Lord hath power to make him stand.

God has given no rules for His servants in this matter, and the servants are only accountable to the Master, therefore the Christian who requires that his brethren conform to “his” laws is in fact making “himself “his brother’s master, and we have but one Master, and that is Christ (Mt 23:10).

1. And if these both remain faithful from the heart to the laws which God has given within the gospel, they will be able to stand in the Day of Judgment, regardless of what they do outside of the areas of His legislation.

E. (v 5)

Rom 14:5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let each man be fully assured in his own mind.

Again, so no one misunderstands, this is talking about “one man” the “individual” if a Jew wanted to personally celebrate the Sabbath, to set aside Saturday as a day of meditation and prayer unto God, God would certainly not be displeased, it was probably hard for the ex-Jew after 1500 years to just quit observing this day, but again, this is the weaker brother, the hope is that after time, and study of God’s new covenant, he would grow into a mature Christian (2 Pet 3:18) . . .

2Pe 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and for ever. Amen.

1. Then there’s the case of the Christian that considers every day the same, thus he would not set aside any particular day for God, but rather every day was the Lord’s as far as he was concerned.

2. Keep in mind that the 1st day of the week has been ordered by God for the observance of the Lord’s Supper (Acts 20:7), and the collection for the saints (1 Cor 16:1-2),

3. But after a Christian’s obligation was met on that day, he could go to a job in order to support his family, or perhaps spend the rest of the day meditating upon the things of God; either of these positions were optional, and pleasing to God.

4. But to bind one’s opinion on another here would be wrong, and what was considered right was to be fully assured in one’s own mind concerning these matters, this is a matter of conscience, each saint has to make up his own mind, and follow that decision based upon a clear conscience.

5. The same could be said about the observance of Christmas or Easter; many individuals in denominations have been observing these days all of their lives, and even as a religious function at the sectarian buildings of worship.

a. But after one becomes a biblical Christian, and recognizes the authority of Christ (Col 3:17) over all things to the church (Eph 1:22-23), and the fact that He hasn’t authorized the celebration of these man made religious holy days, it is hard for many just to stop observing them.

b. And the Lord would not be displeased if upon those days an “individual” wanted to study, sing and pray about the Lord’s birth, or His resurrection, that would be an optional matter.

c. But it could not be observed in the assembly, for the Lord has already legislated what takes place therein, and to add to, or take away from, or go beyond His what is written (1 Cor 4:6), would be a rebellious sin, a usurpation of His authority (Mt 28:18).

d. But again, as with the one who eats only herbs, the one who observes special days is the one who is weak in the faith, it is God’s will that all grow into the mature, complete, perfected Christian through the study and application of God’s word (1 Pet 2:2) . . .

1Pe 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: (KJV)

F. (v 6)

Rom 14:6 He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord: and he that eateth, eateth unto the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, unto the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.

Here are these optional matters summed up, as long as they are done to honor and serve the Lord, they are acceptable (v 7-8) . . .

G. (v 7-8)

Rom 14:7 For none of us liveth to himself, and none dieth to himself. Rom 14:8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; or whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.

No Christian considers himself his own master, or at liberty to direct his own conduct according to his own will, or his own ends, but rather to the Lord’s, the bible teaches that one who attempts to leave God out of any given area of their lives has sinned (look at Ja 4:13-17),

Jam 4:13 Come now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into this city, and spend a year there, and trade, and get gain: Jam 4:14 whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. What is your life? For ye are a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. Jam 4:15 For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall both live, and do this or that. Jam 4:16 But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil. Jam 4:17 To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not (in this context the “doing good” is the inclusion of the Lord in this business venture), to him it is sin.

a. The bottom line is “we are the Lord’s” in everything! Or were not! (Isa 59:2)

1. In whatsoever matters that God has set forth laws, by Christ’s authority do we do them (Col 3:17a) . . .

Col 3:17 And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name (authority) of the Lord Jesus.

2. And in whatsoever matters God has not set forth laws, we do unto the Lord, with the glory, and pleasing of the Lord in mind (2 Cor 10:17-18) . . .

2Co 10:17 But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. 2Co 10:18 For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

3. Therefore in our whole earthly existence, even when we die, we do so faithfully, with the Lord in view (Rev 2:10a).

Rev 2:10a Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.

4. Including the Lord therein, always, everything “unto God” even dying (Ps 31:5; Luke 23:46)

Luk 23:46b into thy hands I commend my spirit:

5. For life nor death can cease us from being His (Rom 8:38-39) . . .

Rom 8:38a For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, . . . Rom 8:39b shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

H. (v 9)

Rom 14:9 For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living.

Christ died, and was raised again, to show forth his power over death, that’s what He meant in his statement to Peter in (Mt 16:18) . . .

Mat 16:18 And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

1. We can also see this affirmed in Acts 2:27; Rev 1:17b-18

Act 2:27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul unto Hades, Neither wilt thou give thy Holy One to see corruption.

Rev 1:17b Fear not; I am the first and the last, Rev 1:18 and the Living one; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive for evermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.

2. For even in the state of physical death, His imitators (faithful Christians) will be blessed, they have nothing to fear, as they await the Last Day, as affirmed in (Rev 14:13) . . .

Rev 14:13 And I heard the voice from heaven saying, Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth: yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them.

I. (v 10-11)

Rom 14:10 But thou, why dost thou judge thy brother? or thou again, why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment-seat of God (Christ; KJV). Rom 14:11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, to me every knee shall bow, And every tongue shall confess to God.

With the Last Day in view, the question is asked “why do judge your brother concerning matters of opinion?” “Why do you breed contempt in the realm of optional matters?” “Are you willing to take this matter before the Lord on that day?” “Are you willing to risk your very soul in this matter?”

1. For there is but one Judge and Condemner (Rom 8:34), and that is Jesus Christ, Who is God’s appointed Judge (Acts 17:31), not you, thus don’t attempt to do His job, but rather walk righteously, in faith working through love (Gal 5:6); in other words, live according to His commands based on faith (which comes from God’s word; Rom 10:17) and your love for God and others.

K. (v 12)

Rom 14:12 So then each one of us shall give account of himself to God.

With these facts in mind, let us remember that matters of opinion are just that, the main point in these things is to glorify God through his Son, you can’t take the place of your brother at the judgment, nor he you,

1. Therefore show tolerance in these matters, and look to yourself, and God, keep the logs out of your own eyes, and don’t be concerned with the specks in your brother’s, for each one of us shall give account of “himself” for the things done in the body, whether they be good, or bad (2 Cor 5:10), therefore let us follow the good words of the Lord as seen in John 21:22b

Joh 21:22b what is that to thee? Follow thou me.

II. TOSS NOT STUMBLING BLOCKS (Rom 14:13-21)

A. (v 13)

Rom 14:13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge ye this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock in his brother's way, or an occasion of falling.

Instead of charging each other with apostasy because we don’t adopt each other’s hobbies, let us charge ourselves to not put anything in the path of each other’s spiritual growth, or that which could result in the loss of one’s soul.

B. (v 14-15)

Rom 14:14 I know, and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus, that nothing is unclean of itself: save that to him who accounteth anything to be unclean, to him it is unclean. Rom 14:15 For if because of meat thy brother is grieved, thou walkest no longer in love. Destroy not with thy meat him for whom Christ died.

This looks back at v 2, this is addressed to the meat eater, he was correct in his position, he has the liberty in Christ to eat meats, if he believes it to be so; but the weaker brother, the herb eater must be kept in mind, he believes you are sinning.

1. Our eating of meats may entice him to defile his own conscience and eat meats he believes to be unclean, this is exactly what Paul speaks of in 1 Cor 8:9-11 . . .

1Co 8:9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to the weak. 1Co 8:10 For if a man see thee who hast knowledge sitting at meat in an idol's temple, will not his conscience, if he is weak, be emboldened to eat things sacrificed to idols? 1Co 8:11 For through thy knowledge he that is weak perisheth, the brother for whose sake Christ died.

2. Or our eating of meats might bring him to murmur against his brother, and thereby sin (Ja 5:9), or speak evil against you, which is not allowed against any man (Tit 3:2), and perhaps he may die in that sin,

3. For Christ died that he may live, but you live, that he may die (spiritually)? Let it not be so!

C. (v 16-17)

Rom 14:16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of: Rom 14:17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Therefore instead of exercising your rights to fulfill the wants of your flesh, which could result in the sin of your brother, focus upon your “sacrifice” for “his” benefit, this is one of the main principles of the kingdom of God.

1. We should always be more focused upon the things above (things revealed by the Holy Spirit), which promote righteousness, peace and joy.

2. The order of our attention is to be . . .
1) God (Mt 22:37),
2) others (Mt 22:37),
3) self (Mt 6:19-33).

D. (v 18)

Rom 14:18 For he that herein serveth Christ is well-pleasing to God, and approved of men.

For this is the type of person you ought to be, and in this manner you do serve Christ, are you pleasing to God, and are approved by all right-thinking men, suffering, sacrificing in order that others may live, in this you are imitating the Master (Phili 2:3-5)

Phi 2:3 doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; Phi 2:4 not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others. Phi 2:5 Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

E. (v 19)

Rom 14:19 So then let us follow after things which make for peace, and things whereby we may edify one another.

Therefore in matters of opinion (not matters of faith), give individuals room to grow, and keep in mind to “toss not stumbling blocks” and teach each others these principles, which emulate Christ.

F. (v 20)

Rom 14:20 Overthrow not for meat's sake the work of God. All things indeed are clean; howbeit it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.

“All things indeed are clean” here has to be a limited statement, because the eating of blood is considered a sin (Acts 15:20,29), Fornication is considered to be a physical and moral uncleanness, which is prohibited (Eph 5:3), therefore we should only limit this statement to the immediate context, the eating of meats (as opposed to the eating no meats) does not make one unclean, Jesus stated (Mt 15:17-20a) . . .

Mat 15:17 Perceive ye not, that whatsoever goeth into the mouth passeth into the belly, and is cast out into the draught? Mat 15:18 But the things which proceed out of the mouth come forth out of the heart; and they defile the man. Mat 15:19 For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, railings: Mat 15:20 these are the things which defile the man . . .

1. But if a man that thinks it’s wrong to eat such meats, and does so, despite his convictions, he commits evil.

G. (v 21)

Rom 14:21 It is good not to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor to do anything whereby thy brother stumbleth.

Therefore the bottom line is, it is good to abstain from anything and everything that may cause one’s brother to stumble, dont even go in that direction.

1. For to cause your brother to stumble in these sorts of matters in sin (1 Cor 8:10-12) . . .

1Co 8:10 For if a man see thee who hast knowledge sitting at meat in an idol's temple, will not his conscience, if he is weak, be emboldened to eat things sacrificed to idols? 1Co 8:11 For through thy knowledge he that is weak perisheth, the brother for whose sake Christ died. 1Co 8:12 And thus, sinning against the brethren, and wounding their conscience when it is weak, ye sin against Christ.

2. Many go to this verse to justify social drinking, when in fact the verse is teaching to abstain from such, not allowing it, a couple points could be made concerning such an assertion.

a. The water of that day and time was bad, and the wine was considered strong (even though it was only 11-14% alcohol), the two were commonly mingled together, the wine somewhat purified the water, and the water diluted the wine in order that the partakers would not become drunk.

b. The wine “oinos” of the 1st century was almost always mixed with water, even up to a 20 to1 ratio, this rule of thumb was followed by the godly and those without God, the person that drank unmixed wine was considered a drunkard.

c. The Rabbis and faithful Jews of that day would not pronounce the blessing (give thanks) over wine that was not diluted to a predetermined amount, we are in like manner commanded to give thanks for everything (Eph 5:20)

d. The Roman Empire recognizing the evils of alcohol ordered that many vineyards be burned to combat drunkenness of its subjects

e. “Alcohol” is linked to over 90% of all crimes in this country and destroys numerous lives and families, therefore it is well known “evil” and Christians are to abstain from “every” form of “evil” (1 Thess 5:22).

f. The whole point of this verse is teaching abstinence, selflessness, promoting spiritual things, not physical vices, being Christians seeking heavenly things, imitating Christ; not the things of the world, imitating the god of the world (2 Cor 4:4; Satan),

g. We are to be “transformed” into one fit for Heaven, not “conformed” to the ways of the world (Rom 12:2), we are to separate from such things (2 Cor 6:17-7:1).

h. With these facts in view, one can see why Paul had to command Timothy to drink a “little” wine “oinos” for his health’s sake (1 Tim 5:23; probably a reference to it being mingled with water), and not “alot”.

H. (v 22)

Rom 14:22 The faith which thou hast, have thou to thyself before God. Happy is he that judgeth not himself in that which he approveth.

For the stronger brother that knew the truth concerning meats, and days, and so forth, let him be content with the knowledge that such practices are approved of God, without practicing it to the demise of others

1. For if we do practice it, and it hurts another, we do commit sin, and puts us in a very undesirable state, as affirmed by the Lord (Luke 17:1-2) . . .

Luk 17:1 And he said unto his disciples, It is impossible but that occasions of stumbling should come; but woe unto him, through whom they come! Luk 17:2 It were well for him if a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.

2. Anyone with a clear mind can see the purpose of Christian liberty, is to be given up, for others, “tossing not stumbling blocks” before others, but rather a helping hand.

3. The man that does this, will indeed be happy, blessed in the Lord.

a. This word translated “happy” here is “makarios” and it is the same word translated “blessed” in the beatitudes in Mt 5, and probably would be better translated “blessed” here also; it refers to one’s state in the final outcome, eternity.

III. WHEN IN DOUBT, DON’T (Rom 14:23)

A. (v 23)

Rom 14:23 But he that doubteth is condemned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith; and whatsoever is not of faith is sin.

The conscience is a tender apparatus, it can be damaged, perhaps never to work properly again.

1. To violate our conscience is sin, it was given us by God, to work in conjunction with His laws (Col 1:16),

Col 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

2. But even if we violate it when we are mistaken, we do sin, because we have to willingly override it, and thereby hardening our hearts towards what we think are God’s truth’s.

3. And when we do this, God’s mechanism (the conscience), is no longer as effective, whether it concerns the truth or not, therefore when we do such, we are in fact slowly putting to death a vital part of our spiritual being, without which cannot come to true repentance.

4. Therefore in these matters of opinion, “when in doubt, don’t” for to do so, is sin.

Conclusion,

1) As we look at matters of opinion, let us remember that they are just that, we cannot bind where God has not bound, nor loose where God has not loosed (Mt 16:19; 18:18) that which was settled forever in Heaven (Ps 119:89), there is but one Lawgiver, and Condemner, and that is Christ, and before Him shall “each one of us shall give account” (Rom 14:1-12), we are not to be judges but rather servants.

2) And concerning our Christian liberties, they are basically given to us, in order that we can give them up, because of our love for God and others, therefore let us determine to “toss not stumbling blocks” (Rom 14:13-22) before others, but rather help them grow in the shadow of Christ’s love.

3) And lastly we must always consider and care for, and never violate our conscience “When in doubt, don’t” (Rom 14:23), even when it comes to matters of opinion, for do so such, could result in eternal damnation, being eternally without God, and without hope.

4) Let us also keep in mind that this passage concerns “one man” (v 2, 5), and the Bible does make a distinction between the responsibilities of the individual, and the church (the congregation), one is allowed matters of opinion, the other is bound strictly under the sovereign rule of Christ Jesus (Eph 1:22-23), or else will be in danger of loosing her candlestick (lamp-stand; Rev 2:2).

5) And through God’s all sufficient word, specifically the NT, Christ does exercise His rule over all things (Mt 28:20; Acts 3:22-23) to His church (Eph 1:22-23; John 17:8, 14, 20), and that includes the manner in which one enters in His church, the kingdom, which is His body, it was revealed by the power of the Holy Spirit on that Pentecost day almost 2,000 years ago, and it is the same today . . .

One must . . .

Hear the Word of God (Acts 2:37; Rom 10:17)

Rom 10:17 . . . faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

This is how the Father plants His Word within the good ground, the good, honest and open heart Jesus said . . .

Mat 15:13 . . . Every plant which my heavenly Father planted not, shall be rooted up.

One must . . .

Believe that Jesus is the crucified and resurrected Christ (John 8:24); and believe that God rewards those that earnestly seek after Him (Heb 11:6), Christ is the firstfruits of the resurrection unto eternal life, we must believe that we will follow

One must . . .

Repent of sins, (Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3, 5) Jesus stated . . .

Luk 13:3 . . . except ye repent, ye shall all in like manner perish.

And He meant exactly what He said

One must . . .

Confess Jesus as the Christ before men (Acts 8:37; Rom 10:9), the eunuch said . . .

“I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” So must you

And you must also confess Him through the means of your life of service to Him unto others according to the revealed will of God.

One must . . .

Be baptized (immersed), which doth now save us (Mk 16:16; 1 Pet 3:21), and washes away our sins (Acts 22:16) immersed into Christ (Gal 3:27) into the death of Christ (Rom 6:3) where His precious blood was shed (John 19:34) unto “eis” (for) the remission of sins. (Acts 2:38; 22:16); At which point God adds you to the church (Acts 2:47) translates you into the kingdom (Col 1:13) adds you to that one body (1 Cor 12:13), and writes your name in the Lambs book of life (Rev 20:12).

And finally one must . . . Live a holy life according to the Gospel of Christ (1 Pet 1:15),

Not perfect, for none but Christ is perfect, but faithful (Rev 2:10), for the righteous shall live by his faithfulness unto God (Rom 1:17)

Being renewed day by day, through study and application of God’s ever abiding word Putting off that old man, and putting on the new, being constantly in a state of spiritual growth, Showing forth God’s love through your life as a Christian (only), as the Bible teaches . . .

Following the Holy Spirit delivered word of God in order that you won’t have your name blotted out of the Lambs Book of life, So that you may be granted entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.


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