Pauls Pursuit of Purity Why did he persecute the church Acts 912 To pursue purity is to be zealous for God Acts 2235 Just as zealous after obeying the gospel Galatians 1610 Charges us to be zealous ID: 376829
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Pursuing PuritySlide2
Paul’s Pursuit of Purity
Why did he persecute the church?
Acts 9:1-2
To pursue purity is to be zealous for God
Acts 22:3-5
Just as zealous after obeying the gospel
Galatians 1:6-10
Charges us to be zealous
Titus 2:11-14Slide3
Purity in the Church
He sought purity in doctrine
In Rome
Romans 15:5-6; 16:17
In Corinth
1 Corinthians 1:10; 5:1-8
In Ephesus
Ephesians 4:1-6; 1 Timothy 1:3-5Slide4
Purity in the Church
He sought purity in doctrine
Each of us has responsibility
1 John 4:1
Including
things taught in private
2 Timothy 3
:
6; 2
Peter 2:1-3
Two purposes:
Correct & save
2 Timothy 2:24-26
Stop the spread
Titus 1:10-11Slide5
Purity in Our Brethren
Paul compelled believers to blaspheme
Acts 26:11
Saying Jesus was NOT the Son of God
T
o get them
to “come to their senses”Slide6
Purity in Our Brethren
Withdraw ourselves to save erring brother
1 Corinthians 5:5
We have a responsibility
Look out for interests of others
Philippians 2:1-4
Bear one another’s burdens
Galatians 6:1-2
Giving
others the attention
they need
1 Thess. 5:14
Example of Epaphras
Colossians 4:12-13Slide7
Purity in Ourselves
Paul’s inward pursuit of purity
Strove for a clean conscience
Acts 24:16
Lest he become disqualified
1 Corinthians 9:25-27Slide8
Purity in Ourselves
Paul’s inward pursuit of purity
Insisted upon self-discipline
in
others
Practice what you preach
Romans 2:21-24
Flee youthful lusts; pursue righteousness
2 Tim. 2:22Slide9
Purity in Ourselves
Paul’s inward pursuit of purity
Insisted upon self-discipline
in
others
Essence of pure religion
James 1:27
What it means to be a child of God
1 John 3:1-3
Jesus prescribed purity in Laodicea
Rev. 3:18-19
O
bedience leads to inner change
2 Cor. 7:9-11Slide10
Pursuing Purity
In Our
Doctrine
In Our Brethren
In Ourselves