Christianity

NOT FOR EVERYONE (3)

"But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall

have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death"

(Revelation 21:8)

all verses NKJV unless otherwise noted

4. Being a Christian is not for MURDERERS

20 "For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

21 "You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’

22 "But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. …

Matthew5:20-22

4. Being a Christian is not for MURDERERS

IS NOT• cutting down a tree

(2 Sam. 5:11)• hunting and fishing

(Gen. 9:1-4)

The unlawful taking of human life “…Hands that shed innocent blood” (Prov. 6:17)

4. Being a Christian is not for MURDERERS

Some cannot tell the difference BETWEENa MAN and a MOUSE

VERSUS GOD“animals are not ours to eat, wear,

experiment on, use for

entertainment…” (www.peta.org)

“Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart. . .giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons speaking lies. . . commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving. . .For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused. . .” (1 Tim. 4:1-4)

o “Animals are not ours to eat” is a doctrine of _______?

o PAUL or PETA?

demons

“animals are not ours to eat, wear,

experiment on, use for

entertainment…” (www.peta.org)

“Also for Adam and his wife the LORD God made tunics

of skin, and clothed them” (Gen. 3:21)

VERSUS GOD

“animals are not ours to eat, wear,

experiment on, use for

entertainment…” (www.peta.org)

“For the king had merchant ships at

sea with the fleet of Hiram. Once every

three years the merchant ships came bringing gold, silver,

ivory, apes, and monkeys”

(1 Kin. 10:22)

VERSUS GOD

Lessons:• Away from God, man’s ways are often

contradictory to God (Is. 55:7-9; Jer. 4:22; Mk. 3:1-6)

• Away from God, man is not capable of directing his own steps (Jer. 10:23; Prov. 14:12)

• Away from God, man creates rules which are of little or no value (Col. 2:20-23)

• Away from God, man majors in things that are minor and minors in things that are major (Matt. 23:23)

In Future Lessons:

• “Murder” and “The Death Penalty”• “Reasons Given That Oppose The Death

Penalty”

Christianity

The Great Salvation Is For EVERYONE!

15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I

am chief.

16 However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.

1 Timothy 1:15, 16

Christianity

IS IT FOR YOU?

‘And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’

Acts 22:16