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Most in churches of Christ will lose their souls,Rom. 2:28, 29

Different “types”­ Instrumental music­ One-cup, no class­ Premillennial

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Most in churches of Christ will lose their souls,Rom. 2:28, 29

Two main groups from 50s-60s division­ Institutional­ Non-institutional

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Our desire: be exactly what the Bible reveals To honor our Savior To go to heaven To teach others

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Modern dictionary definitions Liberal: “open to new behavior or opinions

and willing to discard traditional values” Conservative: “holding to traditional attitudes

and values and cautious about change or innovation…”

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Liberalism in American politics Liberal: Constitution is outdated– Govt. should provide social programs– Pornography is free speech– Speech about God is violation of rights

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Liberalism in American politics Conservative: Constitution is sound– Govt. has few roles: national defense– Free speech includes criticizing govt.– Speech about God is essential

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Liberalism in Churches of Christ, 2 Jn. 9-11 No authority needed, cf. Col. 3:17 Must keep up with the times, cf. 1 Pt. 1:22-25 No difference in individuals & churches,cf. 1 Tim. 5:16 New Testament is a love letter, not law,cf. Jas. 1:25 Only the “core” gospel matters,cf. Mt. 28:18-20

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Pattern for the ark, Gen. 6 Material, Gen. 6:14 Dimensions, Gen. 6:15 Decks, Gen. 6:16 Followed, Gen. 6:22

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Pattern for the tabernacle, Ex. 25 According to the pattern, Ex. 25:8, 9 Ark, Ex. 25:10 Table, Ex. 25:23 Lampstand, Ex. 25:31 According to the pattern, Ex. 25:40

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Patterns in the New Testament2 Tim. 1:13; 2:5; 3:16, 17

Doctrine, 1 Pt. 4:11 Plan of salvation, Acts 2:38; 3:19; 8:12 Worship, 1 Cor. 14:23-40; cf. 4:17

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Consequences for violating the pattern Ark material: oak, pine, hickory? Nadab & Abihu, Lev. 10:1-3 Uzzah, Ex. 25:12-14; 2 Sam. 6:1-7 New Testament, Gal. 1:6-9; 5:4;Rev. 22:18, 19

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The way to establish authority Direct statement, Acts 3:19 Approved apostolic example, 1 Cor. 11:1 Necessary implication, Mt. 22:29-32

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There are limits on establishing authority Generic– Build, Gen. 6:14∙ Hammer∙ Saw∙ Location

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There are limits on establishing authority Generic– Assemble, Heb. 10:24, 25∙ Time of day, Acts 20:7∙ Location∙ Order of assembly activities

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There are limits on establishing authority Specific– Gopher wood, Gen. 6:14∙ All other woods unlawful

– Red heifer, Num. 19:2∙ All other colors unlawful

– Fruit of the vine, Mt. 26:29∙ All other liquids unlawful