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Matthew 5:13 – 1 Thessalonians 1

Matthew 5:13 – 1 Thessalonians 1. Salt implies association, not participation (John 17:15-16 ) Be separate: come out, touch not (2 Cor 6:14-18 ) “The world has been crucified to me” (Gal 6:14 ) “Seek the things where Christ is” (Col 3:1-3 ) “Proclaim the excellencies of Him” (1 Pet 2:9 ).

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Matthew 5:13 – 1 Thessalonians 1

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  1. Matthew 5:13 – 1 Thessalonians 1

  2. Salt implies association, not participation (John 17:15-16) • Be separate: come out, touch not (2 Cor 6:14-18) • “The world has been crucified to me” (Gal 6:14) • “Seek the things where Christ is” (Col 3:1-3) • “Proclaim the excellencies of Him” (1 Pet 2:9)

  3. Humanity is decaying (Gen 6:5; 2 Tim 3:13) • Facing judgment & destruction (2 Pet 3:3-9) • The wages of sin is death, and all have sinned (Rom 6:23; 3:23)

  4. Unique(John 17:16-17) • Preserving (Gen 19) • Adding flavor (Rev 3:16) • Working quietly but effectively (1 Pet 2:11-12) • Creating a thirst (John 4:13-14; Rev 22:17)

  5. Preserving: • Teach (Acts 8:4, 1 Cor 1:21; 1 Tim 4:16; 1 Cor 9:22) • Example (1 Tim 4:12, 16; Tit 2:7-8; 1 Pet 3:1) • Conserving Truth: to keep constant through change, to keep in safety & protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction (Prov 14:34; 11:4)

  6. Unique(John 17:16-17) • Preserve (Gen 19) • Add flavor (Rev 3:16) • Work quietly but effectively (1 Pet 2:11-12) • Create thirst (John 4:13-14; Rev 22:17)

  7. Watch your influence by watching how you are being influenced (Mark 9:42-50; 1 Cor 15:33; Rom 12:2). • Salt must come out of the container, but salt needs the container.

  8. Hear : gospel of Christ • Acts 2:14; Rom 10:17 Believe: Jesus is Lord /Christ • Rom 10:9-10 Confess: faith in Christ • Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:37 Repent: change of heart • Acts 2:38; 17:30 Baptized: forgiveness of sin • Acts 2:38; 22:16; Mk 16:16

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