1. Welcome

2. The Church
and
The World

3. The Church
Called out
“And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” Acts 2:47

4. “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. ” 1 Jn
Sin - Evil
The World

5. The Church
and
The World

6. Withdraw Essenes Catholics Monk = solitary Nun = feminine Celibacy
Abstinence

7. Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai

8. Saint Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai

9. Nunnery at Iona - Scotland

10. Withdraw Members also withdraw Christ was not Isolated
Heb. 5: became author of eternal salvation
Heb. 4: was in all points tempted like as we are
Luke 15:2 - ate with sinners
Word of God is more powerful than sin
1 Cor. 10:13 - will also make the way of escape

11. Kept from the evil one by following His Word or truth
Jesus Prayed...
“I do not pray that You should take them out of the world, but that you should keep them from the evil one.” John 17:15
Kept from the evil one by following His Word or truth

12. The Church
and
Withdraw
The World

13. Conform
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2
To fashion alike
Imitate the ways of world
Change - transfigure
Inside job - change of heart

14. The Church
and
Withdraw
Conform
The World

15. Convert The early church did not conform their faith to fit the world
Sermons we see
"These who have turned the world upside down have come here too.” Acts 17:6
The early church did not conform their faith to fit the world
They conformed the world to fit their faith
Gideon Said : "Look at me and do likewise; watch, and when I come to the edge of the camp you shall do as I do:” Judges 7:17

16. Convert Militant - engaged in warfare
Mt .28:19 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit:
20. teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. (ASV)
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phil.4:13
Militant - engaged in warfare

17. Convert

18. The Church
and
Withdraw
Conform
Convert
The World

19. The boat is in the water - but the water is not in the boat.
The church is in the world - but the world is not in the church.

20. The Church
and
Convert
The World

22. Nelson Chapel Church of Christ
5039 Six Mile Road
Maryville, Tn
November 19, 2017
Sermon by Arthur Pigman
2705 Druid Hill Dr.
Maryville, Tn
CCL