1. A Sincere Plea for Restoration Acts 20:26-32

2. 26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. 27 For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. 28 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. 29 For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves.

3. 31 Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears. 32 "So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified." Acts 20:26-32

4. History of Mankind is a History of Departure

5. History of Mankind is a History of Departure Adam & Eve

6. 16 And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, "Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; 17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die." Gen. 2:16-17

7. History of Mankind is a History of Departure Adam & Eve The flood

8. 5 Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And the LORD was sorry that He had made man on the earth, and He was grieved in His heart. 7 So the LORD said, "I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth, both man and beast, creeping thing and birds of the air, for I am sorry that I have made them.“ Gen. 6:5-7

9. History of Mankind is a History of Departure Adam & Eve The flood The exodus

10. 2 And Aaron said to them, "Break off the golden earrings which are in the ears of your wives, your sons, and your daughters, and bring them to me." 3 So all the people broke off the golden earrings which were in their ears, and brought them to Aaron. 4 And he received the gold from their hand, and he fashioned it with an engraving tool, and made a molded calf. Then they said, "This is your god, O Israel, that brought you out of the land of Egypt!" 5 So when Aaron saw it, he built an altar before it. And Aaron made a proclamation and said, "Tomorrow is a feast to the LORD." Exodus 32:2-5

11. History of Mankind is a History of Departure Adam & Eve The flood The exodus Period of the judges

12. 18 And when the LORD raised up judges for them, the LORD was with the judge and delivered them out of the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge; for the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning because of those who oppressed them and harassed them. 19 And it came to pass, when the judge was dead, that they reverted and behaved more corruptly than their fathers, by following other gods, to serve them and bow down to them. They did not cease from their own doings nor from their stubborn way. Judges 2:18-19

13. History of Mankind is a History of Departure Adam & Eve The flood The exodus Period of the judges Reason for captivity

14. 13 "Because from the least of them even to the greatest of them, Everyone is given to covetousness; And from the prophet even to the priest, Everyone deals falsely. 14 They have also healed the hurt of My people slightly, Saying, 'Peace, peace!' When there is no peace. 15 Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? No! They were not at all ashamed; Nor did they know how to blush. Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; At the time I punish them, They shall be cast down," says the LORD. 16 Thus says the LORD: "Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, 'We will not walk in it.‘ Jer. 6:13-16

15. History of Mankind is a History of Departure Adam & Eve The flood The exodus Period of the judges Reason for captivity Prophecies about the church/us

16. 28 Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood. 29 For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock. 30 Also from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. 31 Therefore watch, and remember that for three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears. 32 "So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. Acts 20:28-32

17. 1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, 3 forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 1 Tim. 4:1-3

18. History of Mankind & the Church

19. First departure—organization

20. History of Mankind & the Church First departure—organization Other departures

21. History of Mankind & the Church First departure—organization Other departures Lord’s supper

22. History of Mankind & the Church First departure—organization Other departures Lord’s supper Confessional/priesthood

23. History of Mankind & the Church First departure—organization Other departures Lord’s supper Confessional/priesthood Salvation

24. History of Mankind & the Church First departure—organization Other departures Lord’s supper Confessional/priesthood Salvation Baptism

25. History of Mankind & the Church First departure—organization Other departures Period of reformation began in 1500s

26. History of Mankind & the Church First departure—organization Other departures Period of reformation began in 1500s Reformation or restoration

27. History of Mankind & the Church First departure—organization Other departures Period of reformation began in 1500s Reformation or restoration Non-denomination; inter-denomination

28. History of Mankind & the Church First departure—organization Other departures Period of reformation began in 1500s Reformation or restoration Non-denomination; inter-denomination A sincere plea to return

29. History of Mankind & the Church First departure—organization Other departures Period of reformation began in 1500s Reformation or restoration Non-denomination; inter-denomination A sincere plea to return PRE-denominational

30. Becoming a Christian

31. Believe in HimMark 16:16

32. Becoming a Christian Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent (turn from sin)Acts 17:30

33. Becoming a Christian Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent (turn from sin)Acts 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9

34. Becoming a Christian Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent (turn from sin)Acts 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized into ChristGal. 3:26-27

35. Becoming a Christian Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent (turn from sin)Acts 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized into ChristGal. 3:26-27 Added to His Kingdom, His Church

36. Becoming a Christian Believe in HimMark 16:16 Repent (turn from sin)Acts 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized into ChristGal. 3:26-27 Added to His Kingdom, His Church Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10