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Character Studies:
"We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who
through faith and patience inherit what has been promised."--Hebrews 6:12"Follow my example, as I follow the example of
Christ."--1 Corinthians 11:1
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David and Goliath |
"To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you,
leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. "He committed no sin,
and no deceit was found in his mouth. When they hurled their insults at him, he did not
retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who
judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to
sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. "--1 Peter
2:21-24
"Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our
hearts on evil things as they did. These things happened to them as examples and were
written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. So, if you
think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! No temptation has seized you
except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond
what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you
can stand up under it."--1 Corinthians 10:6,11-12
New Testament Examples
Old Testament Examples
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TRUE LOVE:
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor [hate] what is evil. Cling to what
is good.
(Rom 12:9)
ETERNAL LIFE:
"Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal
life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has
placed his seal of approval.”
(John 6:27)
TO BE PERFECT IS TO BE A CHRISTIAN:
"Be perfect therefore, even as your Father in heaven is perfect."
(Matthew 5:48)
STOP SINNING:
"Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are
some who are ignorant of God--I say this to your shame."
(1 Corinthians 15:34)
SANCTIFICATION IN HOLINESS:
"But the path of the just is like the
shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.
The way of the wicked is like darkness; they do not know what makes
them stumble."
(Prov 4:18-19)
NOT BY FAITH ALONE:
"You see that a person is justified by what he does and not by faith
alone."
(James 2:24)
ETERNAL SECURITY:
"Therefore, my
brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure.
For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a
rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ.."
(2 Peter 1:10-11)
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