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An ancient, but modern, quote

An ancient, but modern, quote. “Some might say, ‘God is good and kindly; he will not go to extremities over our transgressions. Let us not fear’” – Chrysostom 1 Co.6:1-10; sounds modern. I. Problem Of The Unconverted, 1-8. 1 Co.6:1-8 How to explain such selfish behavior?.

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An ancient, but modern, quote

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  1. An ancient, but modern, quote • “Some might say, ‘God is good and kindly; he will not go to extremities over our transgressions. Let us not fear’” – Chrysostom • 1 Co.6:1-10; sounds modern

  2. I. Problem Of The Unconverted, 1-8

  3. 1 Co.6:1-8How to explain such selfish behavior? • Culture? Enjoyed lawsuits. 1 Co.15 • Greed? “You have it; I want it” • Revenge? “Vengeance is mine” • Ignorance? 1 Co.6:9 Their talk did not match their walk

  4. I. Problem Of The Unconverted, 1-8 II. Plight Of The Unconverted, 9

  5. Unrighteous will not inheritthe kingdom of God • 9, implies invalid arguments Example ofother “Chr.” Once saved,always saved No hell(1 Co.15?) Beat the“system”

  6. I. Problem Of The Unconverted, 1-8 II. Plight Of The Unconverted, 9 III. Profit Of Conversion, 9-10

  7. Sins against self 1. Fornicators 2. Idolaters 3. Adulterers 4. Homosexuals 5. Sodomites Sins against others 6. Thieves 7. Covetous 8. Drunkards 9. Revilers 10. Extortioners Ten sinsTwo groups of five

  8. Hb.2:9, all • All can repent, 2 Co.7:8-10 • All can control passions, 1 Co.9:27 • All can change “He has a past” Fromworld 1 Co.6:11were Fromown past

  9. How can I change? • Be firm, Lk.8:12 • Be fearless, Lk.8:13 • Be focused, Lk.8:14 • Be fruitful, Lk.8:15 Keep it Contrastv.12 W. Patience Contrastv.13 Noble…heart Contrastv.14

  10. Tenses tell the tale This is a choice Future, 9 Will not… Present,9-10 “But” 3x! Ct. 9-10 Past, 11You were…

  11. I. Problem Of The Unconverted, 1-8 II. Plight Of The Unconverted, 9 III. Profit Of Conversion, 9-10 IV. Pattern Of Conversion, 11

  12. Washed, 11 • ASV ftnt.: “Gr. washed yourselves” • Middle voice = Ac.22:16 • Paul stresses effect of their baptism Heard, believed, Ac.18:8 Repented, 1 Co.6:11 Baptized, Ac.18:8; 1 Co.1:12-13; 6:11 Washed = solemn vow to pursuepurity of heart and life

  13. Corinthians: mixed signals (6:9-10) WashedSanctifiedJustified Believed Repented Baptized Ac.10:43 11:18 10:47-48 Newleader/new life Israel (1 Co.10:2) Believed Repented Baptized Newrelation Marriage Believe Repent Get married

  14. Sanctified, 11 • Removed their sin and guilt • To purify by expiation, free from the guilt of sin(Th. 6) • Negative and positive meaning. Mt.23:17 Severs fromsecular use Consecrates toGod’s service Cor.: detachedfrom world Cor.: dedicatedto God

  15. Justified, 11 • Contrast: verses 1, 7, 8, 9 with 11 Ro.5:1, 9, justifiedRo.5:10, saved Ro.6:7, freedASVftnt: released Ro.6:17a you were slavesof sin Ro.6:17b you obeyed formof doctrine Ro.6:18set free from sin Ro.6:18slaves of right.

  16. Washed, sanctified, justified • A single instantaneous action: in act of baptism they are consecrated to God and declared righteous • This results in changed life: 1. Washed results in new life (Ro.6) 2. Sanctified results in new behavior 3. Justified results in new standing

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