Posts Tagged ‘worldliness’

IN the World, Not OF the World

// March 6th, 2010 // View Comments // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

By David Watson

Benchley, February 28, 2010

2009-11-01 – David Smitherman – Voices from Heaven

// November 2nd, 2009 // View Comments // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

Voices from Heaven

By David Smitherman

Benchley, November 1, 2009

2008-09-07 – Jesse Jenkins – Immoral Worldliness: Dancing

// September 22nd, 2008 // View Comments // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

Immoral Worldliness:? Dancing

By Jesse Jenkins

September 7, 2008

2008-08-31 – Jesse Jenkins – Moral Worldliness

// September 22nd, 2008 // View Comments // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

Moral Worldliness

By Jesse Jenkins

August 31, 2008

2008-08-24 – Jesse Jenkins – Religious Worldliness

// August 30th, 2008 // View Comments // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

Religious Worldliness
By Jesse Jenkins
Benchley, August 24, 2008

  • II Timothy 4:10 – Demas was overtaken in worldliness
  • Premillennialism:
    • The theory of:
      • Jesus came, but was unable to set up his kingdom. He is coming back to reign 1000 years on earth.
    • Refutation:
    • The appeal of premillennialism is an utopia in this world.
  • Unitarians
  • Disciples of Christ
    • “You sow them how to die; I will show them how to live.” – Bill Alexander
  • So-called churches of Christ
    • Church sponsored recreational camps
    • Church schools that teach secular subjects
    • Church kitchens
    • Ball teams
    • Talent shows
    • Puppet shows
  • Religious worldliness is the concept that it is the church’s responsibility to function in every area of human life.
    • Domestic:
      • Children’s homes
      • Old folks’ homes
      • Unwed mothers’ homes
      • Hospitals
      • Retirement homes
    • Economic
      • Farms
      • Fees for youth camp attendance
      • Fees for teaching
      • Churches loaning money
      • Rental property
      • Money in CDs
    • Social
      • Lake Trail church orchestra
      • Youth centers
      • Youth camps
      • Singles’ night out
      • Fun and food
    • Political
      • Use buildings for elections
    • Religious
      • Church functions according to the scriptures
        • Assembly for worship
        • Edification (Acts 20:28)
        • Evangelism
        • Benevolence under some circumstances
        • Discipline under some circumstances
      • Many churches have pushed these into the background in favor of social functions.
  • “Let the church be the church.”