1. Come Out …Be Separate 2 Corinthians 6:17

2. About the urgent appeal of God’s messengers: 2 Cor. 5:20-21 –Hear the emotion! –Note the source! –Consider what He’s done! 2 Cor.6:1-13 –See the urgency! –Observe the selfless appeal! –Clearly for our good! –Be fair and honest! I must open my eyes to generous souls who care and sacrifice for me.

3. “Come Out … Be Separate” Practical instruction that works. 2 Corinthians 6:14 - 7:1 The instruction (v. 14). The reason (v. 14-16). The proof (v. 16-18).

4. “As God has said…” I will dwell in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Lev.26:12 Lev.26:12 Jer. 32:38 Jer. 32:38 Ezek. 37:27

5. “As God has said…” Come out from among them and be separate … do not touch what is unclean and I will receive you. Isaiah 52:11 Isaiah 52:11 Ezek. 20:34,41

6. “As God has said…” I will be a Father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters 2 Sam. 7:14

7. Separated unto God has always been the objective: Abraham & descendants! The exodus & God’s people! Holy in all the book of Leviticus! Laws against Gentile association! Separation on return from captivity! 1 Corinthians 15:33 Ephesians 5:8-11 1 Peter 4:4

8. “Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves From all filthiness Perfecting holiness In the fear of God Separate from the world unto God

9. “I will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people.”