1. Things That Are Rendered Inoperative

2. Introduction Thomas says katargeō means “to render inoperative, abolish” [2673]. Thomas says katargeō means “to render inoperative, abolish” [2673]. BDAG define it as: BDAG define it as: –to cause something to be unproductive, use up, exhaust… –to cause something to lose its power or effectiveness, invalidate, fig. extension of 1 –to cause something to come to an end or to be no longer in existence, abolish, wipe out, set aside; –to cause the release of someone from an obligation…

3. The Things of God Permanent & Temporal Certain Things of God are Permanent: Certain Things of God are Permanent: –His Faithfulness (Romans 3:3-4). –His Law (Romans 3:31). –His Promise (Galatians 3:16-17). Certain Things of God are Temporal: Certain Things of God are Temporal: –Law of Moses (Romans 7:1-6; 2 Corinthians 3:7-18; Ephesians 2:13-16). –Gifts of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 13:8-13).

4. The Things of Men Will Not Endure Earthly Sustenance (Luke 13:6-9, esp. vs. 7; 1 Corinthians 6:12-13). Earthly Sustenance (Luke 13:6-9, esp. vs. 7; 1 Corinthians 6:12-13). Earthly Wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:26-29). Earthly Wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:26-29). Earthly Rulers (1 Corinthians 2:6-8). Earthly Rulers (1 Corinthians 2:6-8). Earthly Religion (2 Thessalonians 2:3-12, esp. vs. 8). Earthly Religion (2 Thessalonians 2:3-12, esp. vs. 8).

5. Things of Satan Doomed To Destruction His Rule and Dominion (1 Corinthians 15:22-26; Ephesians 6:12). His Rule and Dominion (1 Corinthians 15:22-26; Ephesians 6:12). His Power over Death (1 Corinthians 15:25-26; 2 Timothy 1:10; Hebrews 2:14- 15; Revelation 20:14; 21:4). His Power over Death (1 Corinthians 15:25-26; 2 Timothy 1:10; Hebrews 2:14- 15; Revelation 20:14; 21:4).

6. Conclusion We must die to the old man of sin (Romans 6:3-7). We must die to the old man of sin (Romans 6:3-7). We must die to prideful self-justification (Galatians 5:1-6). We must die to prideful self-justification (Galatians 5:1-6). We must die to cowardice and compromise (Galatians 5:7-12). We must die to cowardice and compromise (Galatians 5:7-12).