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II Corinthians 6: 1418 “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship righteousness hath with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? (15) And what concord hath Christ with

(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

(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

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II Corinthians 6: 14 Paul forbids Christians being joined in fellowship with non. Christians. Under what figures? The distinction between light &

Clear, But Unpleasant! Many do not share our conviction! We have friends, neighbors, and family members who reject such. Compromising can and does occur when

Does Truth Matter? FIt was and it is a clear choice! FGalatians 1: 10 FThe desire to please friends, neighbors, and family is an enticement to soften doctrinal positions. FThe desire to please God

The Church Had To Choose Faithfulness Acceptance Vs. by the The Church Has To to God religious community. Choose Vs. Faithfulness by the to God Acceptance religious

The Church Had To Choose Faithfulness Acceptance Vs. by the The Church Has To to God religious community. Choose Vs. Faithfulness Acceptance The Same Choice Is by the Dividing The Church to God religious

The Call For Open Fellowship FThe Jesus Proposal by Rubel Shelly & John York denominationalism”p. 171 “fellowship FDown In The River To Pray by John Mark Hicks “Those who respond to the gospel in any way may be part of God’s family” p. 197 FThis approach cuts to the very heart of the distinctive nature of the Lord’s church!

Think About This Seriously! “When everyone is somebody, then no one’s anybody. ” Either water baptism is an essential part of the new birth into Christ or it is not!

Falling Into Error Is Usually Gradual A “small” compromise here. A “little” concession there. Before you know it, the whole is changed!

Examples & Warnings Aplenty Acts 2: 42; II John 911 Galatians 5: 7; Galatians 6: 7 -9 Hebrews 2: 1 -3; 5: 1214

A Great Temptation FBlur the lines between who is and who is not in the Christ. FBe vague as to who is & is not a Christian, a disciple of Christ. FPeople want to go

“Is it appropriate to attend denominational services to visit children or grandchildren who worship there? ” “To go with them is to affiliate with and build up the wrong and to encourage them in the way that leads to ruin…It will be no alleviation of the torments of hell to us or them to think we encouraged our children and friends in the course of

What Is Our Responsibility? FWe must treat people of all religions with respect & kindness. FWe must treat people of no religion with respect & kindness. FWe must never blur the

The Simple Plan FHEAR – Rom. 10: 17; Jno. 20: 30, 31 FBELIEVE – John 8: 24; Hebrews 11: 6 FREPENT – Luke 13: 3; Acts 17: 30, 31 FCONFESS – Rom/10: 10; Acts 8: 37 FBE BAPTIZED – Mk. 16: 16; Acts 22: 16 FADDED TO CHURCH (Acts 2: 41, 47) F LIVE A FAITHFUL LIFE (Rev. 2: 10)