The Call!
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Our Scriptural Text:
Our Scriptural Text:
This is a story about four people in the church whose names were Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.
The church had financial responsibilities and Everybody was asked to help. Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it. But you know who did it? Nobody. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.
Then the church grounds needed some work, and Somebody was asked to help. But Somebody got angry about that, because Anybody could have done it just as well and, after all, it was really Everybody’s job. In the end the work was given to Nobody, and Nobody did a fine job.
On and on this went. Whenever work was to be done, Nobody could always be counted on. Nobody visited the sick. Nobody gave liberally. Nobody shared his faith. In short, Nobody was a very faithful member.
Finally the day came when Somebody left the church and took Anybody and Everybody with him. Guess who was left. Nobody!
Michael P. Green, 1500 Illustrations for Biblical Preaching (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2000), 64–65.
God so love the world(humanity) He did a marvelous thing... (note: , , , , )
God so love the world(humanity) He did a marvelous thing... (note: , , , , )
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At times we are so busy seeking to get from God, that we neglect to seek and discover what He wants from us, which is the bigger picture of a fulfilling Life (worldview).
This bigger picture helps one to get a grip or understanding on how to live in this world- The Breaking With the World.
We are in a time where truth is relative. Where we justify our good by choosing the lesser of two evils. Consequently, many will call good evil, and evil good thus resulting in a confused and chaotic generation.
The Breaking With the World
We are in a time where truth is relative. Where we justify our good by choosing the lesser of two evils. Consequently, many will call good evil, and evil good thus resulting in a confused and chaotic generation.
Where we justify our good by choosing the lesser of two evils
Consequently, many will call good evil, and evil good thus resulting in a confused and chaotic generation.
SEPARATION, WORLDLY And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. —
SEPARATION, WORLDLY And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. —
And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. —
According to Tozer the following few things spells out clearly the Bible truth of separation that we are to oppose:
the many modern idols that have been allowed to creep into the churches;
spells out clearly the Bible truth of separation. Here are some of the things we oppose: we are against the many modern idols that have been allowed to creep into the churches; we are against the “unauthorized fire” that is being offered on the altars of the Lord; we are against the modern gods that are being adopted in our sanctuaries.
Here are some of the things we oppose: we are against the many modern idols that have been allowed to creep into the churches; we are against the “unauthorized fire” that is being offered on the altars of the Lord; we are against the modern gods that are being adopted in our sanctuaries.
the “unauthorized fire” that is being offered on the altars of the Lord;
the modern gods that are being adopted in our sanctuaries.
We are against the world’s ways and its false values.
We are against the world’s follies and its vain pleasures.
We are against this world’s greed and sinful ambitions.
We are against this world’s vices and its carnal habits.
Our text is the ministry call to separation and Consecration in this world, which so many are so confused about.
The Ministry: Its Call to Separation and Consecration, 2 Cor 6:11-7:1
The Ministry: Its Call to Separation and Consecration, 2 Cor 6:11-7:1
Spiritual separation means that they never again having fun and enjoying the pleasures of this world
These passages tells us the truth of separation and consecration
A person can be saved from this world and given absolute assurance of living forever as a son or daughter of God.
A person can be saved from this world and given absolute assurance of living forever as a son or daughter of God.
Therefore,
Therefore,
Call 1: open your heart (v.11-13)
Call 1: open your heart (v.11-13)
Two things are essential to hear the call of God and His ministry:
(1)Ministers with an open, honest, and loving heart toward God and His people (2)the church with an open, honest, and loving heart toward God and His chosen minister. (, , , , , Pet 1:22)
(1)Ministers with an open, honest, and loving heart toward God and His people (2)the church with an open, honest, and loving heart toward God and His chosen minister. (, , , , , Pet 1:22)
the church with an open, honest, and loving heart toward God and His chosen minister.
Call 2: do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers-you are different (v.14-16)
Call 2: do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers-you are different (v.14-16)
“unequally yoked” refers back to the OT where God forbade the plowing of an ox with an ass(), or the union of different kinds of animals (). the point is this:
not to be intimately involved in a relationship, not to “fellowship,” -not to share and participate in unbelievers worldly life and events -no “communion” -not to be closely bound in partnership with unbelievers- no attachment nor in covenant with unbelievers-are not to worship with unbelievers
not to be intimately involved in a relationship, not to “fellowship,” -not to share and participate in unbelievers worldly life and events -no “communion” -not to be closely bound in partnership with unbelievers- no attachment nor in covenant with unbelievers-are not to worship with unbelievers
Call 3: come out from among unbelievers and be separate (v.17-18)
Call 3: come out from among unbelievers and be separate (v.17-18)
Believers are called to live in the world, while not being of it , See also ; ; ;
Believers are called to live in the world, while not being of it , See also ; ; ;
They have been chosen out of the world
John 15:19 (ESV) — 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
John 15:19 (ESV) — 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
(ESV) — 19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
They must avoid conformity with the world See also ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
They must avoid conformity with the world See also ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
They must avoid conformity with the world
Romans 12:2 (ESV) — 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
(ESV) — 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
(ESV) — 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
They must maintain contact with the world , See also
They must maintain contact with the world , See also
They must maintain contact with the world , See also
1 Corinthians 5:9–10 (ESV) — 9 I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people— 10 not at all meaning the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters, since then you would need to go out of the world.
(ESV) — 9 I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people— 10 not at all meaning the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters, since then you would need to go out of the world.
(ESV) — 11 And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one.
(ESV) — 11 And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one.
They must do good in the world , See also
They must do good in the world , See also
Galatians 6:10 (ESV) — 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
(ESV) — 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
God’s people are called to holiness, which involves being distinct from other people. In the OT, this is seen in the command to separate from other nations and from everything that can compromise commitment to the Lord. In the NT believers are called to distance themselves from the ways and values of the world, which can be dishonoring to God and destructive to obedience to him.
Call 4: cleanse yourselves and perfect holiness (Ch. 7:1)
Call 4: cleanse yourselves and perfect holiness (Ch. 7:1)
(1) Be cleanse from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit , , , , ,
(1) Be cleanse from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit , , , , ,
(NKJV) 21Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.
21Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.
(NKJV) 8Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
8Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
(NKJV) 7But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
7But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
(2) Perfect holiness in the fear of God(continuous aggressive action) setting your mind and heart upon becoming holy. , , ,
(2) Perfect holiness in the fear of God(continuous aggressive action) setting your mind and heart upon becoming holy. , , ,
(NKJV) 24and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
24and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.
(NKJV) 14Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:
14Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:
(NKJV) 15but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”
15but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,
16because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”