[Biblemat] A Sermon, If I Were A Member of A Denomination

[kenneth Thomas]

If I Were A Member Of A Denomination.. 
By Kenneth E. Thomas
1). I Would Be In Something Jesus Opposes: (John 17:17,20- 21. To Denominate
Is To Divide: Condemned in Galatians 5:19-26 As A Work Of The Flesh,
Sectarianism! 
2). I Would Be Destined To Be Rooted Up At Judgment! (Ephesians 3:8-11;
Matthew 15:13; Psalms 127:1). 
3). I'd Be Rejecting The Authority Of Jesus (John 17:20-21; John 12:48; Matt
 17:5; Acts 3:22- 23). 
4).  I'd Be "Bidding God Speed" To Various Errors. (Baby Baptism; Use of
Instrumental Music In Worship; Sprinkling & Pouring For N.T. Baptism; Babies
Born Sinners; assessments; Tithes; Salvation By Faith Alone Etc., Etc.).
(Ephesians 5:11; 2 Timothy 4:1-4; 2:1-2; Mark 16:16; Eph. 5:19; Col. 2:12;
Acts 8:38-39; Eze. 18:20; 1 Cor. 16:2; Jas. 1:22; 2:24). 
5).  There Would Be Some Of Jesus' Words I Couldn't Obey! (I Could Not
Observe Communion Weekly; I Could Not Worship In Song Without Instrumental
Music; I Could Not Just Give As Prospered..Etc., Etc.). (Acts 20:6- 7;
Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 14:15; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2;
2 Corinthians  8&9). 
6). I Couldn't Find My Name Or My Church Named Or Described  In The Bible!
(Methodist; Baptist; Presbyterian; Lutheran; Roman Catholic; Episcopalian;
Mormon; Jehovah's Witness; Seventh Day Adventist; Ad infinitum). (Isaiah
56:5; 62:2; Acts 11:26b; Acts 26:28; 1 Corinthians 1:10-12; 1 Peter 4:16;
Acts 4:10-12; Romans 16:16; Matthew 16:18). 
7).  I'd Be "Forced" To Violate A Number Of Jesus' Teachings So Long As I
Remained A Member! (Saved Before & Without Scriptural Baptism; Once Saved,
Always Saved; Wear An Unscriptural Name...(2 John 9-11; Romans 16:16-18;
Jude 3; 1 Thessalonians 5:21). 
8). I Wouldn't Be A Christian. I would Have "Claimed Salvation" When I 
Accepted Jesus As My Savior" Before And Without "Obeying The Gospel Of
Christ!" (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10; 1 Peter 1:22-25; Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16; 1
Corinthians 15:1-4; Romans 16:25-26; Romans 6:3-5; 16-18; Acts 22:16; 1
Peter 3:20-22). 
9).  I Would Not Be "Reconciled To God In The One Body By The Cross Of
Christ." (Ephesians 2:13- 17; Acts 2:38, 40-41,47; Colossians 1:13-14; Eh.
4:1-6). 
10).  I Would Not Be Received By Christ At His Second Advent! I'd Be Left
Behind When The Church Is Caught Up! (Ephesians 5:22-27; 1 Thessalonians
4:13-18; 1 Corinthians 15:24; John 14:3;1 Peter 1:3-4). 
 Why Not Bow In Humble Submission To Jesus Today Obey His Gospel; Be Just A
Christian, a Part of His Bride?  For a FREE home Bible study class by
appointment, call us at the office 347-3582 or my home number 347-5645.
Kenneth E. Thomas, Evangleist at the Pekin, Illinois church of Christ. We
meet at 1415 Valle Vista Boulevard Pekin, Il 61554   
 
 
Kenneth E. Thomas
Pekin church of Christ
1451 Valle Vista Blvd.
Pekin, IL 61554
1 (309) 347-3582 - Office
1 (309) 347-5645 - Home
 
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