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The Christian Soldier

The Christian Soldier. “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” 1 Tim. 6:12.

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The Christian Soldier

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  1. The ChristianSoldier

  2. “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” 1 Tim. 6:12 “Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” 2 Tim. 2:3 ASV

  3. Enlistment U.S. Army • All volunteer Army • Inducements to volunteer • Requirements • Physical & Mental • Oath of Allegiance

  4. Enlistment Lord's Army • All volunteer – Matt. 11:28-29 • Inducements to enlist • Greatest Commander • Rewards • When should we enlist?

  5. Enlistment Lord's Army • Enlistment requirements • Believe in Cause • Forsake Satan • Trust in leader • Obedience Faith Repent Confess Baptized

  6. Uniform U.S. Army • Identify - a group of one • Distinguish from civilians • Must be worn during warfare

  7. Uniform Lord's Army Eph. 6:11-18 Righteousness Truth Preparation Salvation Bible

  8. Training U.S. Army Basic Combat Training Advanced Individual Training • Conditions the Body • Learn to take orders • Learn to use weapons • Learn how to fight

  9. Training Lord's Army Babes in Christ – 1 Cor. 3:1-3 Take orders – Matt. 28:18 Training to learn about Bible 2 Tim. 2:15 1 Pet. 3:15

  10. Fight U.S. Army Commander in Chief = President Sends soldiers to fight / defend Purpose of training

  11. Fight Lord's Army A Militant Battle 1 Tim.1:18 “war a good warfare.” A good fight Battle for minds of men Cannot be a pacifist – Matt. 12:30

  12. A.W.O.L. U.S. Army • Absent Without Official Leave • After 30 days become deserter • Serious charge

  13. A.W.O.L. Lord's Army • Some in New Testament Times • Demas – 2 Tim. 4:10 • Ephesus – Rev. 2:4 • Laodicea - Rev. 3:15,16

  14. A.W.O.L. Lord's Army • Many are AWOL today • Go into error • Become deserters / backsliders • Will not work / use abilities • Let someone else do the fighting

  15. The ChristianSoldier Never gets a furlough Willing to die for his cause Rev. 2:10 “faithful unto death”

  16. Christians receive an Honorable Discharge at the time of Death 2 Tim. 4:6-8 “crown of righteousness”

  17. “receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.” 1 Pet. 1:9 Live so that when death claims your body, Heaven may claim your soul.

  18. Dishonorable Discharge U.S. Army UCMJ = Illegal activities Lord's Army Walk Disorderly – 2 Thes.3:6 Withdraw fellowship

  19. The ChristianSoldier Lord's Army

  20. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 evanscoc@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning Oct. 7, 2007

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