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“The world events of this past week have been very interesting to the student of Bible prophecy period leading scholars of the Bible have looked upon the Berlin Rome axis as only a temporary agreement and have continually insisted that Germany and Russia must eventually be.

Something that didn't make the book. Because Dever is preaching Rev. 20 this Sunday here's what @CHBCdc assistant pastor Bob Savage wrote for the bulletin on August 27, 1939 of the “Prophetic Significance of the German-Russian Pact.” . Hint: it has to do with Gog and Magog.

In his sermon, “Fear and Hope,” Thomas Boston describes six aspects of what he calls “Holy fear.” . “Holy fear,” writes Boston, “is. (1) An awe and dread of his majesty and transcendent greatness (Psa. 89:6-7). “The soul must entertain high and honourable thoughts of God, as a.

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Them: “Congregationalism developed in America because of democracy!”. Beza on Acts 14:23: “This word arose from the Greek practice, in which they gave their votes with up-stretched hands.”. Theodor Beza, Novum D. N. Iesu Christi Testamentum (Geneva: Eustathius Vignon, 1598), 519

Which of these do you think is most missing in church life today? What can be done about that?.

12. The duty of setting a godly example in all areas of life. Each member is called to live a holy and exemplary life in all stations—church, family, and society. Their conduct should bring honor to Christ, edify others, and avoid reproach, showing how to walk uprightly in.

11. The duty of striving for the faith and preserving ordinances. Members must contend earnestly for the gospel, preserve its doctrines, and guard the ordinances from corruption. They should walk in gospel liberty, resisting all unscriptural innovations or imposed practices.

10. The duty of impartiality and humility in church affairs. There should be no favoritism in the church based on wealth or gifts. All are equal under Christ, and members must act with humility, honoring one another above themselves, without superiority or self-importance (Matt.

9. The duty of assembling regularly for worship. It is essential for members to meet faithfully for public worship, teaching, and the ordinances. Neglecting these assemblies weakens the church and risks spiritual decline. Constancy in worship reflects devotion to Christ and.

8. The duty of separation from the world and from disorderly persons. Church members must separate from the corrupt ways of the world and avoid intimacy with those who walk in error or sin. This includes avoiding immoral, heretical, or divisive individuals who threaten the.

7. The duty of praying for one another. Believers should intercede for each other’s needs, growth, and faithfulness. Prayer should include all saints, especially fellow church members and pastors. Praying together upholds the church’s peace, prosperity, and perseverance (Eph.

6. The duty of forbearance and forgiveness. Members should bear with each other’s weaknesses and forgive freely, just as God has forgiven them. This forgiveness must be repeated and sincere, especially when repentance is shown, imitating Christ’s longsuffering (Rom. 15:1; Gal.

5. The duty of watchfulness and admonition. Members must watch over one another to prevent sin and doctrinal error. This includes private admonition, rebuke in love, and restorative correction. All are called to spiritual oversight to help each other walk faithfully (Rom. 13:14;.

4. The duty of material and spiritual sharing. Church members are to provide for those in need and share their material goods. They are also to edify one another spiritually through conversation, prayer, and shared insights into divine things. All communication should aim to.

3. The duty of mutual sympathy in all conditions. Members should sympathize with one another in trials and afflictions, both outward and inward. They are to comfort the distressed, support the weak, and bear each other’s burdens, reflecting Christ’s compassion and fulfilling the.

2. The duty of preserving unity and peace. Members must strive for unity in affection, doctrine, faith, and worship. This unity prevents schism and strife, and secures the peace of the church. Discord should be quickly checked, and all done in humility to maintain the presence.

1. The duty of mutual love among members. Church members are commanded to love one another as Christ has loved them. This love should be fervent, unfeigned, universal, and rooted in their shared identity as brothers and members of one body. It evidences true discipleship,.

In his Body of Practical Divinity, John Gill observes 𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 every 𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 has 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. What a helpful list! . 🧵🧵.

“Fiunt, non nascuntur Christiani.”. Or:. “Christians are made, not born.”. — Tertullian, Apology 18, in Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 3, ed. Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1994), 32.