By Robert Arthur The exemplary life of Christ Jesus was very touchy and worthy of emulate. Christ bore the sins of the world on his shoulders to the cross but yet without sin. He was tempted but never sin. His daily character attracted some personalities to commend and testify about Him. Heb 4:14-15, 1 Pet 2:21-24 1. John the Baptist: - (a). " Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world - John 1:29 (b). "And I have seen, and have borned witness that this is the Son of God" - John 1:34 2. Andrew: - "..... we have found the Messiah which means Christ " - John 1:40-41 3. Nicodemus: - ".... Rabbi , we know that you come from God as a teacher " - John 3:1-2 4. Peter: - (a). "..... You are...
By Robert Arthur A). MEANING OF: Is turning away from the path of Christ into sin. A backslider is one time faithful child of God who has stopped the fellowship with Christ by living in a sinful lifestyle. Hos 11:7, John 6:60-66 B ). CAUSES OF BACKSLIDING : What results one into backsliding. 1. Absence of spiritual leaders - Exo 32 2. Evil associations - 1 Cor 15:33-34 3. Worldly success - 1 Tim 6:6-10 4. Shallowness in the word of God - Lk 8:13 5. Nothing to do - Elders should keep members busy - Lk 12:42-48 6. Love for the world - 2 Tim 4:10 7. Lack of interest in the word of God - 1 Cor 3:1-2, 1 Pet 2:1-2, Heb 5:12-14, 12:5 8. Mixed marriages - Neh 13:23-27, 1 Kings 11:1-6. Refer Gen 26:34-35; 27:46; 28:1-9 C ). DANGERS OF BACKSLIDING : 1. Religious indifferent (the love grow cold) - Mat 24:12 2. Unfit for the kingdom of God - Lk 9:62 3. Loss of spiritual enthusiasm - Rev 2:4 4. You lose your personal relationship with the Lord - 1 John 1:6 5. The peace, j...
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