Understanding Your Community
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Understanding Your Community
Understanding Your Community
1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. 7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
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powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers
that be are ordained of God.2 Whosoever therefore
resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and
they that resist shall receive to themselves
damnation.3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but
to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do
that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the
same:4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But
Christianity is under attack in America, and it’s losing. Meanwhile, the Church is, in general, sitting out the fight and hoping the problem goes away.
if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not
the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a
revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth
evil.5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for
wrath, but also for conscience sake.6 For for this cause
pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers,
attending continually upon this very thing.7 Render
therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due;
custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to
whom honour.
Christianity is under attack in America, and it’s
losing. Meanwhile, the Church is, in general, sitting out
the fight and hoping the problem goes away.
While the church entertains Rome is burning!
While people hop from church to church leaving damage alone the way Rome is burning!
alone the way Rome is burning!
We fight with each other over the smallest issues while our unsaved neighbor watches and shakes his/her head!
our unsaved neighbor watches and shakes his/her head!
Since its inception, the United States has been a predominantly Christian nation, though open-minded and founded on religious tolerance. Our sense of personal freedom and tolerance, backed by a thoroughly Judeo-Christian worldview, has contributed mightily to this nation’s greatness. That worldview, and the Christian faith behind it, is being whittled away by the media, our popular culture, and a newly emboldened “activist atheist” movement. The pace of that whittling has accelerated over the last decade
predominantly Christian nation, though open-minded
and founded on religious tolerance. Our sense of
personal freedom and tolerance, backed by a thoroughly
Judeo-Christian worldview, has contributed mightily to
this nation’s greatness. That worldview, and the
Christian faith behind it, is being whittled away by the
media, our popular culture, and a newly emboldened
“activist atheist” movement. The pace of that whittling
has accelerated over the last decade
Law Suits – over Gay marriage may threaten the ability for conservation church to perform weddings.
for conservation church to perform weddings.
Membership requirements – may be in jeopardy
Hollywood culture is so anti-Christian that actors that claim to be born again find difficult to obtain parts they can play
claim to be born again find difficult to obtain parts they
can play
Fortune 500 companies will give to and LGBT causes, Plan Parenthood, Palestinian Support, Feminists causes.
Plan Parenthood, Palestinian Support, Feminists causes.
But will be boycotted for helping any cause that goes against the leftist agenda!
University of Kansans - Chil-a-fla Christen companies are told not to move to certain areas
against the leftist agenda!
Christen companies are told not to move to certain areas
They are not wanted ( chick-a Fla) Chicago. They will not receive zoning approval!
receive zoning approval!
Two of my children have had to sit through seminars to education them on these liberal issues against what they believe! They can be offended by never vice versa
education them on these liberal issues against what they
believe! They can be offended by never vice versa
Social media and the internet has open the door for pornography and sexual rot to young people
pornography and sexual rot to young people
Higher Education has been fully compromised by left leaning think thinker that political correctness kicks in if you dare to question the party line! Free speech is dead!
leaning think thinker that political correctness kicks in if
you dare to question the party line! Free speech is dead!
Christian’s are called homophones, hateful and anti woman for standing up for biblical values!
for standing up for biblical values!
In the past we were thought of as puritan prudes or judgmental self-righteous!
judgmental self-righteous!
Now we are hatful mean spirited desiring to bring people into 1800’s bondage! In some elites environments Biblical Christianity is looked at as a cultural negative that must be put down…..
into 1800’s bondage! In some elites environments
Biblical Christianity is looked at as a cultural negative that
must be put down…..
Welcome to the American sub-culture called Christianity
Amish
Compromisers
I Understand God’s Control
I Understand God’s Control
32 And they shall drive thee from men, and thy dwelling shall be with the beasts of the field: they shall make thee to eat grass as oxen, and seven times shall pass over thee, until thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
Nebuchadnezzar - was in God’s hands
prov
15 By me kings reign, And princes decree justice. 16 By me princes rule, And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth
kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto
11 Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
the wise, and knowledge to them that know
God allowed it and ordained it! The church does not answer to the culture!
understanding:
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By me kings reign,
And princes decree justice.16 By me princes rule,
And nobles, even all the judges of the earth.
This cultural shift did not catch God by surprise –
power [at all] against me, except it were given
thee from above: therefore he that delivered me
unto thee hath the greater sin.
God allowed it and ordained it!
The church does not answer to the culture!
There is a sifting and many will fall away! People over the next decade will be extremely
People over the next decade will be extremely
inconvenienced and maybe persecuted to claim the name of Christ!
name of Christ!
The church has always been the strongest when majority goes against them!
majority goes against them!
Church of Philippi, the early church during the Roman empire, persecution during the inquisitions, etc…
Roman empire, persecution during the inquisitions,
etc…
Fox Book of Martyrs chronicles the strong church!
Let’s be positive and give Hope!
This culture is producing refugees that will be open to a Gospel of Forgiveness and Hope!
25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, 27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.
This woman had tried for 12 years and received no help
open to a Gospel of Forgiveness and Hope!
25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of
blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many
things of many physicians, and had spent all that
She did not care about the culture she wanted help .....
she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather
grew worse, 27 When she had heard of Jesus, came
in the press behind, and touched his garment.
This woman had tried for 12 years and received no
We need to understand that God has allowed this cultural shift and we need to be ready to help those affected!
cultural shift and we need to be ready to help
those affected!
Lets not make our mission field the enemy
Jesus tells his followers that, contrary to what they have heard in the past, they are to love their enemies and even pray for those who persecute them. ()
43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
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Similarly, Paul enjoins the Christians in Rome not to avenge themselves on their enemies but rather to leave such matters to the Lord, and in the meantime compassionately seek to meet their enemies’ needs. () What are we to make of this?
17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. 19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. 20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
romans 12.17-21
This should be our outlook for our community .......
II We are to Obey those in Civil Authority
II We are to Obey those in Civil Authority
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Authority when clearly does not violate scripture Jesus taught this –
Authority when clearly does not violate scripture
14 And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? 15 Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see it. 16 And they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar’s. 17 And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled at him.
Jesus taught this –
Mark 12:17-1
Paul taught this –
14 And when they were come, they say unto him,
Master, we know that thou art true, and carest
for no man: for thou regardest not the person of
men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it
lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? 15 Shall
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing
their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye
me? bring me a penny, that I may see it. 16 And
they brought it. And he saith unto them, Whose is
this image and superscription? And they said unto
him, Caesar’s. 17 And Jesus answering said unto
them, Render to Caesar the things that are
Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.
And they marvelled at him.
Paul taught this –
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power,
resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that
resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Peter Taught this –
17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
Our testimony demands obedience to civil
authorities
Did Jesus or Paul preach or demand civil
disobedience to the Roman government?
Did they write letters to the churches telling them
to disobey and overthrow this oppressive regime?
WE are to Pray for Those in Civil Authority - I Tim
2:1-2
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be
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made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in
authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable
life in all godliness and honesty.
We are to live quiet peaceful lives if possible!
III Love the Community
III Love the Community
44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; 45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. 46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
The Mission Field is Not the Enemy
44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless
them that curse you, do good to them that hate
you, and pray for them which despitefully use
you, and persecute you; 45 That ye may be the
children of your Father which is in heaven: for
he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the
good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the
unjust.
When a missionary goes off to a foreign land that is hostile to the Gospel they don’t arrive demanding obedience or burn!
is hostile to the Gospel they don’t arrive
demanding obedience or burn!
No they live with the culture and learn to love them!
them!
Ladies and gentlemen this is where we are! Don’t make the mission field the enemy!
Don’t make the mission field the enemy!
Watch your language ….
First understand that they some will hate your message
18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.
message
me first”
Use Kindness and Good Works
(KJV 1900)
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
see your good works, and glorify your Father which
is in heaven.
Good – (KJV 1900)
12 Having your conversation honest among the
Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as
evildoers, they may by your good works, which they
shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
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God opens doors
3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: 4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
living together
col 4.
12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. 13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way. 14 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. 15 But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. 16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of:
praying also for us, that God would open unto us a
door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for
which I am also in bonds:4 That I may make it manifest,
as I ought to speak.5 Walk in wisdom toward them that
are without, redeeming the time. Let your speech be
always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may
know how ye ought to answer every man.
12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself
to God.13 Let us not therefore judge one another any
more: but judge this rather, that no man put a
stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's
way.14 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus,
that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that
esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is
unclean.15 But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat,
now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with
thy meat, for whom Christ died.16 Let not then your
good be evil spoken of:
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Watch your associations - 11 And have no
fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but
rather reprove them
Show them what a real marriage is like!
Show them peace during difficult times!
Show them what a Christian home should be like!
They need to see peace love and contentment!
No anxiety, anger and resentment!
IV Remember What you Were
IV Remember What you Were
12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for
that he counted me faithful, putting me into the
ministry;13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a
persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy,
because I did it ignorantly in unbelief
Our job is not to change the political system but to
impact lives……
26 Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:
Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath
persuaded and turned away much people, saying that
they be no gods, which are made with hands:
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Some will listen – some believed some did
not……
24 And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not.
24 And some believed the things which were spoken,
and some believed not.
There are two churches that will make no
difference in our culture!
One will capitulate and compromise to fit it and will offer nothing different than they already have
will offer nothing different than they already have
One will get angry move out of the culture and pray
for the best…. Some day may others will visit this
commune like we do the Amish in PA
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