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Evans Church of Christ. Some things DO NOT CHANGE. “Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.” Jeremiah 13:23. We see Change…. Body growing older Technology ?. Sin Does not Change.
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Some things DO NOT CHANGE “Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.” Jeremiah 13:23
We see Change… Body growing older Technology ?
Sin Does not Change Gen. 6:5 “wickedness of man” Cain – murder Judas – traitor Ananias and Sapphira – liars “For the wages of sin is death” Rm.6:23
Human Nature does not Change 1 Jn.2:15-16 Lust of flesh Lust of the Eyes Pride of life Weakness of flesh Mt. 26:41 “the flesh is weak” Rm.7:19 “Good which I desire”
Human Nature does not Change Desire to live eternally Job 14:14 “If a man die, shall he live again?” Lk.18:18 “What shall I do that I may inherit eternal life” Rom. 5:1 “Therefore being justified by Faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Life Does Not Change “Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble” Job 14:1 Brief Uncertain “It is even a vapor” Jas.4:13-15 Is Real “reap life everlasting” Gal.6:8 Worthwhile “Much better” Mt.6:25-33
Death Does not Change “It is appointed unto men once to die”Heb.9:27 No Fear of death for the Christian Mt.10:28 “kill both soul and body” 2 Tim.4:6-8 “time of my departure” Phil. 1:23 “to be with Christ, which is far better:”
Jesus Christ Does not Change Heb.13:8 “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today and for ever.” His love does not change Death on cross His power does not change Atone sins Time of trouble Raise dead
Some things DO NOT CHANGE “Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.” Jeremiah 13:23
Some things DO NOT CHANGE Jesus wants us to be saved “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9
We Can Change From A Sinner “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” Romans 1:16
We Can Change From A Sinner “Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?” Rom. 2:4
We Can Change From A Sinner To a Christian • Faith • Repentance • Confession • Baptism
Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 evanscoc@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Evening June 15, 2014