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THE DECISION OF ATTENDANCE. Hebrews 10:19-27. DISCLAIMER: We’re talking about willfully forsaking the assembly and choosing to do something else; not missing due to inability. I. Who is commanded to assemble?. “Brethren” or Christians Mt. 20:16 Lk. 14:25-33 Lk. 4:16 Acts 2:1 Heb. 13:5.
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THE DECISION OF ATTENDANCE Hebrews 10:19-27 DISCLAIMER:We’re talking about willfully forsaking the assembly and choosing to do something else; not missing due to inability.
I. Who is commanded to assemble? • “Brethren” or Christians • Mt. 20:16 • Lk. 14:25-33 • Lk. 4:16 • Acts 2:1 • Heb. 13:5
II. What is the purpose of our assembling? • 1) To worship God • Rev. 14:6-7 • Ps. 1:1-6 • 2) To build one another up • I Cor. 14:26 • Eph. 4:16
JOY esus thers ourself • Ph. 2:3 • Mt. 6:33 • Mt. 6:21
III. When are we to assemble? • Acts 20:7 • 1) The first day of the week • Acts 2:46 • 2) Any time the doors are opened • Ps. 122:1 • Acts 21:4
IV. Where are we to be when we assemble? • 1) Wherever the saints meet • Mt. 18:20 • Lk. 10:27 • 2) Present: Mind, Body, Heart, Soul • Acts 20:7-12 • Jn. 4:24
V. Why should we be at each assembly? • 1) So we don’t miss out! • Jn. 20:19-25 • 2) It will prepare us for Judgment • “Watch therefore” and “be ye also ready” (Mt. 24:42-44)
THE PLAN OF SALVATION • Hear the Gospel (Lk. 14:35) • Believe with the Heart (Jn. 8:24) • Repent of Sins (Lk. 13:3) • Confess Jesus as Lord (Acts 8:37) • Baptism in Water (Rm. 6:4) • Remain Faithful unto Death (Rev. 2:10) 2nd LAW OF PARDON • Repent and Pray God (Acts 8:22)