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GOALS• Connect the timeless truth of

God’s Word to current lifestyle, cultural and theological issues

• Emphasize the importance of making decisions based on clear scriptural commands and instructions

GOALS• Discuss what the role of the

church is and isn’t in the life of the Christian

• Help us know how to relate to other Christians who differ with us on issues

GOALS• Renew our commitment to the

authority, sufficiency and clarity of Scripture

REASONS• Build and mature our church• Disciple the next generation• Prepare ourselves for future

ministry• Address “change” in familiar

Christian environments• Be Word-driven

TRUTHUNDERSTANDING

APPLICATION

Biblical Christianity vs.Cultural, traditional, institutional, parental, box, guru, best-seller, movement, program, weak, false

Each new generation must• Be presented with and become

convinced of truth• Learn how to understand truth and

reach their own beliefs and convictions.

• Learn to exercise discernment,and make applications

General PrinciplesHow is it that we can relate truth to life for ourselves; what is it that we must develop and pass on?• Personally know the Word. • Interpret Scripture

correctly.

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General Principles• Ask God for spiritual insight,

wisdom and direction.• Differentiate between

absolutes and principles.• Develop discernment.• Be open to input from

other believers.

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General Principles• Have a heart of submission

to and love for God.• Have a heart of consideration

of and love for others.

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Current IssuesDressMusicDivorce and RemarriageCalvinism/Reformed theologyBible translations

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Dress1 Timothy 2:9-10

“in modest apparel” = orderly garmentsWomen are supposed to arrange and beautify themselves with orderly garments

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Women are supposed to adorn themselves with the garmentsof discreet respect and good judgment and in a way that is consistent with their intent to honor God by means of their actions.

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A Christian woman’s adornment should be her godly character and actions.A Christian woman’s dress should complement her intent to honor God with her life.

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1 Peter 3:3-4A woman’s primary adornment should not be what is on the outside (how you fix your hair, jewelry and clothes you wear) but what is on the inside, attitudes that have a positive impact on your husband and that are highly valued by God.

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Deuteronomy 22:5Context = miscellaneous laws for Israel with varying application to ChristiansMeaning of “anything that pertains to a man” = stuff men use

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My understanding = intentional cross-dressing that is associated with sexual immorality

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Proverbs 7:10“The attire of a harlot”Reveals skin and shapeBiblical Christianity includes being considerate of others

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Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way. Romans 14:13

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Be known for inner qualities that show outwardly, not what you wear/don’t wear.Avoid revealing skin or shape in a way that males have to fight having wrong thoughts about you.Don’t judge one another; be considerate of one another.

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