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1 Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 A Serious Matter

2 Are we just going through the motions? Are there convictions behind our faith? II Corinthians 10:3-5 – “… bringing every thought into captivity …” A Serious Matter

3 II Corinthians 10:3-5 – “3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh 4 (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds), 5 casting down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” A Serious Matter

4 BY OUR LIVES WE SHOW OUR BELIEFS A Serious Matter

5 John 14:1 – “Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me.” Jesus believed in God and told us to do the same. Do we have reason to believe that God exists?

6 Creation Genesis 1:1 – “… God created …” God tells us how the world was created Romans 1:20-21 – “… are clearly seen …” God tells us that we can see His creation when we look around Do we have reason to believe that God exists?

7 Miracles Hebrews 2:1-4 – “… by signs and wonders, and by manifold powers, and by gifts of the Holy Spirit …” God proved His authority to us by the miracles performed Do we have reason to believe that God exists?

8 The Bible Written over a period of about sixteen centuries by over 40 people II Timothy 3:14-17 – “… able to make thee wise unto salvation …” God’s existence is shown in the Bible, as are His mighty works and wonders Do we have reason to believe that God exists?

9 The Bible The ultimate authority in our lives It shows us God It shows us responsibility and obedience It shows us heaven and hell Do we have reason to believe that God exists?

10 Evolution God told us how He created If we don’t believe exactly we show that we don’t believe Him Those who refuse to believe will be in trouble on the last day II Peter 3:5-7 – “… reserved against the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.” Our lives may show that we do not even believe in God

11 “Scientific” explanations for miracles John 10:37-38 – “… believe the works …” Our lives may show that we do not even believe in God

12 “The Bible contradicts itself” Ephesians 3:3-5 – “… when ye read, ye can perceive …” II Peter 3:14-17 – “… the ignorant and unstedfast wrest …” Our lives may show that we do not even believe in God

13 In our daily spiritual lives Prayer Ephesians 6:17-20 – “… with all prayer and supplication praying at all seasons … And on my behalf …” Paul knew the importance of prayer We weaken ourselves when we do not pray. Our lives may show that we do not even believe in God

14 In our daily spiritual lives Bible study and reading II Timothy 2:15 – “Study …” I Timothy 4:12-13 – “… give heed to reading …” Our lives may show that we do not even believe in God

15 In our daily spiritual lives Attendance in the assemblies I Corinthians 11:17-18 – “… when ye come together in the church …” Hebrews 10:24-27 – “… not forsaking our own assembling together …” How shall we encourage each other and build each other up if we refuse to gather together? Our lives may show that we do not even believe in God

16 In our daily physical lives Obedience to laws Romans 13:1-2 – “… be in subjection to the higher powers …” The clothes we wear (appearance and modesty) I Timothy 2:9-10 – “… in modest apparel …” I Timothy 3:2 – “… respectable …” Our lives may show that we do not even believe in God

17 In our daily physical lives The places we go The things we do The way we speak Our lives may show that we do not even believe in God

18 We have the opportunity to teach others almost daily At work At school At the store EVERYWHERE Do we show that we are ashamed of God and His gospel when we fail to use the opportunities He gives us? Our lives may show that we are ashamed of God

19 Why are you here today? A Serious Matter

20 Romans 10:8-17 Hear the Word of God Believe in Jesus Christ Confess Jesus as Lord Acts 3:15 Repent of your sins Acts 22:16 “Arise and be baptized” A Serious Matter