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“Examine Yourselves” 2 Corinthians 13: 5, 6

“Examine Yourselves” 2 Corinthians 13: 5, 6

2 Corinthians 13: 5, 6 - NKJV § “ 5 Examine yourselves as to

2 Corinthians 13: 5, 6 - NKJV § “ 5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? -- unless indeed you are disqualified (reprobates-KJV). 6 But I trust that you will know that we are not disqualified. ” "Examine Yourselves" 2

INTRODUCTION § Examinations are a important part of life § Students are tested to

INTRODUCTION § Examinations are a important part of life § Students are tested to ensure comprehension § Doctors examine their patients § Exams are given to validate qualifications § Vehicles are test to meet design specifications § Christians are commanded to do a selfexamination! "Examine Yourselves" 3

“Examine” Defined § From the Greek word PEIRAZO, means “to tempt, try” § Vine

“Examine” Defined § From the Greek word PEIRAZO, means “to tempt, try” § Vine § The word, prove, from the Greek word OKIMAZO, is a stronger word than the word “examine. ” Commentator, Albert Barnes writes, “this word, prove, refers to assaying or trying metals by the powerful action of heat; and the idea here is that they should make the most thorough trial of their religion, to see whether it would stand the test. . . ” § Barnes Notes, Vol. 11, p-269 "Examine Yourselves" 4

“Reprobate” Defined § The word, reprobate, is from the Greek word ADOKIMOS. According to

“Reprobate” Defined § The word, reprobate, is from the Greek word ADOKIMOS. According to Vine, signifying “not standing the test, ” rejected…was primarily applied to metals. In the N. T. , it is always used in the passive voice, § of things, Hebrews 6: 8, “rejected”. . . § of persons, Romans 1: 28, of a “reprobate mind, ” a mind which God cannot approve, and which must be rejected by Him. . . ; 2 Corinthians 13: 5, 6, 7, . . . “here the reference is to the great test as to whether Christ is in a person. . . ” - Vine "Examine Yourselves" 5

A PERSONAL exam Determines position Is Christ in you? To avoid rejection Examine yourselves

A PERSONAL exam Determines position Is Christ in you? To avoid rejection Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? --unless indeed you are disqualified. But I trust that you will know that we are not disqualified. - 2 Cor. 13: 5, 6 - NKJV Must guard against deceiving ourselves! • • James 1: 22 -26 Galatians 6: 7 -9 "Examine Yourselves" 6

We Must Examine Our… § Faith in Christ & Gospel Obedience § Commitment to

We Must Examine Our… § Faith in Christ & Gospel Obedience § Commitment to Christ § Spiritual Service § Growth in the faith "Examine Yourselves" 7

Examine Faith In Christ & Obedience § Did your faith come by hearing God’s

Examine Faith In Christ & Obedience § Did your faith come by hearing God’s word? § Romans 10: 12 -17 § Did you believe the Gospel of Christ? § John 8: 24; Acts 8: 36, 37; 16: 31, 32 § Have you confessed Christ before men? § Romans 10: 9, 10; Matthew 10: 32, 33 § Have you repented of your sins? § Luke 13: 3, 5; Acts 2: 38; 17: 30 § Were you baptized in obedience to the Gospel of Christ? § Acts 2: 38, 41; 8: 38; 16: 33; 10: 47, 48 "Examine Yourselves" 8

All Of These Make A Difference • Proper Teaching § 1 Corinthians 15: 1

All Of These Make A Difference • Proper Teaching § 1 Corinthians 15: 1 -4 • you. Proper Response § What did in response to the teaching! § Romans 6: 17, 18 • Proper Action § What was done to you! § Romans 6: 4 • Proper Purpose § What you were taught about Jesus! § The reason you were buried in baptism! § Acts 22: 16; 1 Peter 3: 21 "Examine Yourselves" 9

Examine Commitment To Christ § Do you put Christ and the Kingdom FIRST? §

Examine Commitment To Christ § Do you put Christ and the Kingdom FIRST? § Matthew 6: 33; Luke 14: 15 -24 § Do you serve Christ with zeal? § Titus 2: 14; 2 Corinthians 9: 2 § Do you serve Christ with great courage or fear? § Matthew 10: 16 -28; Revelation 21: 8 § Do you serve Christ with great effort? § Matthew 22: 37; 2 Peter 1: 5 -11; Philippians 3: 13, 14 "Examine Yourselves" 10

Do Your Actions Reflect Commitment? Are you just § Attendance - Hebrews 10: 25

Do Your Actions Reflect Commitment? Are you just § Attendance - Hebrews 10: 25 § Personal Study of God’s Word or - 2 Timothy 2: 15 involved § Personal Prayer - 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 COMMITTED? § Laying By In Store - 1 Cor. 16: 1 -2; 2 Cor. 9: 7 § Evangelism - Acts 8: 4 § Esteem for Others - Philippians 2: 1 -8 "Examine Yourselves" 11

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, Examine Spiritual Service unmoveable, always § Must

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, Examine Spiritual Service unmoveable, always § Must be a Good & Voluntary Servant -in 2 the Timothy abounding work 2: 3, of 4 the -Lord, forasmuch as ye § Must Wear the Whole Armor Ephesians 6: 10 -18 know that your labour is § Must be Loyal to the Masternot - Luke 16: 13 in vain in the Lord. § Must be a Good & Faithful Servant - Matthew 25: 21 Is your Service Lacking or Abundant? § Must be Humble - 1 Peter 5: 6 1 Corinthians 15: 58 § Must be Selfless - Galatians 5: 26 § Must Work With Others - 1 Corinthians 12: 14 -27 "Examine Yourselves" 12

Examine Spiritual Growth In the Faith Requires Being In the Faith, Commitment, Service §

Examine Spiritual Growth In the Faith Requires Being In the Faith, Commitment, Service § Must desire to Grow - 2 Peter 3: 18; Hebrews 5: 12 -14 § Must Learn & Make Application - James 1: 22 -25 § Must Diligently Add to Your Faith - 2 Peter 1: 5 -11 § Must Walk By the Spirit - Galatians 5: 16, 25 "Examine Yourselves" 13

Growth Test Questions § Are You Bearing Fruit of the Spirit? Do you Pass

Growth Test Questions § Are You Bearing Fruit of the Spirit? Do you Pass or § Are You Adding to Your Faith? Fail the Test? § § Galatians 5: 22, 23 2 Peter 1: 5 -11 § Can You Discern Between Good and Evil? § Hebrews 5: 12 -14 § Are You Seeking to Please God or Man? § Acts 5: 29; Galatians 1: 10 "Examine Yourselves" 14

Conclusion Did you exam YOU? What is your position? Is Christ in you? Are

Conclusion Did you exam YOU? What is your position? Is Christ in you? Are you rejected? Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? --unless indeed you are disqualified. But I trust that you will know that we are not disqualified. - 2 Corinthians 13: 5, 6 - NKJV Have you deceived yourself? • • James 1: 22 -26 Galatians 6: 7 -9 "Examine Yourselves" 15

“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you

“Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? --unless indeed you are disqualified. But I trust that you will know that we are not disqualified” (2 Cor. 13: 5 -6, NKJV) "Examine Yourselves" 16