LIVING THE ASSIGNED LIFE - BOOK OF ACTS LESSon #9Sermon Notes |
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Date of Sermon: March 24, 2013
Main Idea: We are bondslaves because God purchased us from the slavery of sin Key Verse: "You were bought with a price; do not become a slave of men." 1 Corinthians 7:23 Bible Reading: 17 Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. This is my rule in all the churches. 18 Was anyone at the time of his call already circumcised? Let him not seek to remove the marks of circumcision. Was anyone at the time of his call uncircumcised? Let him not seek circumcision. 19 For neither circumcision counts for anything nor uncircumcision, but keeping the commandments of God. 20 Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called. 21 Were you a bondservant when called? Do not be concerned about it. (But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.) 22 For he who was called in the Lord as a bondservant is a freedman of the Lord. Likewise he who was free when called is a bondservant of Christ. 23 You were bought with a price; do not become bondservants of men. 24 So, brothers, in whatever condition each was called, there let him remain with God. Outline: I. Choosing to Live the Life Assigned (17-20) A. We must choose to live it (17) B. We must not initiate change (18) C. We must allow God to initiate change (19) D. One thing must never change (20) II. No Worries Living the Assigned Life (21-24) A. We must not worry when not in control (21) B. We are always free and always slaves (22) C. We should be slaves to the one who loved us (23) D. We must be slaves to remain in his love (24) |