PPT-The Sin of Fornication 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

The First Century Roman World A feature of life in a Greek city of the first century was its laxity in matters of sexual morality Abstinence and the practice of selfrestraint from fulfilling sexual desires was regarded as an unreasonable demand to place upon men . W. 65th St. church of Christ / March 29, 2009. 1. Dealing With Worldliness. The Sin of Fornication. 1 John 2:15-17 (NKJV) . Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. [16] For all that is in the world--the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life--is not of the Father but is of the world. [17] And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.. Reminders to the Church. Recap. . Written by Paul, probably in response to something that happened to lead the congregation . astray. 2. nd. letter repeats many of the same themes, but with further explanation…. Commendable Church Growth. December 20, 2015. Defining “Church”. 2 Thessalonians 1:1,2. Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the . church. of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.. HOLY. . LIVES. Lesson. 7 . for. . August. 18, 2012. (1 . THESS. . 4:1-12). 1 . THESS. . 4:1-12 . OUTLINE. Calling to living a life pleasant to God . (. 1-2). Pleasing God with our body . (. 3-8). EXAMPLE. (1 . THESS. 2:1-12). Lesson 5 for August 4, 2012. The courage of the apostles . (. v. 1-2). The character of the apostles . (. v. 3). No . errors. No . impurity. No . deception. The way of presenting the message . Auditorium Class Fall 2013. Audience: . Thessalonian. Christians. Location of writing: Corinth. Date of letter: A.D. 51 or 52. Historical Setting: Second Missionary Journey. Purpose: Encourage newly converted Christians. 3:6. But . we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.. Withdrawing From Disorderly Brethren. image of Roman road and baths . from . Pictorial Library of Bible Lands . ©2012 Todd Bolen / BiblePlaces.com . map 10-3 from . Satellite Bible Atlas . ©2013 William Schlegel . 1 Thessalonians 5.11 NET: . . 1. Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run . swiftly. and be glorified, just as . it is. with you, . 2 . and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith. . a cd of this message will be available (free of charge) immediately following today’s service. a podcast will be available later in the week at calvaryokc.com. This Photo. by Unknown Author is licensed under . a podcast will be available later in the week at calvaryokc.com. This Photo. by Unknown Author is licensed under . CC BY-SA. 1 Thessalonians 5:3-28. 1 Thessalonians 5:3-28. 1 Thessalonians 5:3-28. 1. The Bible has a 100% track record . “. Porneia. ” . → . Fornicare. . (Brother) . Fornicare. . → . Fornicate. Adultery. Homosexuality. Pedophilia. Pornography. Prostitution. Bestiality. Fornication. }. Christians still reject unfaithfulness and various forms of sexual perversion but are more accepting of heterosexual sexual relationships before marriage.. The criminality of extramarital sex in Roman society depended on the woman’s status. Intercourse with m arried women was punished as adultery, with severe penalties for both culprits (see marria