UNGODLY vs' GODLY RELIGION

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UNGODLY vs. GODLY RELIGION
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Definitions

• Thayer Reverence. Respect in the Bible
  everywhere piety towards God.
• W.E. Vine That piety which, characterized by a
  Godward attitude, does that which is well
  pleasing to Him.
• Ungodly Not-godly. Seldom even thinking of God
  in making decisions.

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Bible Reveals 2 Kinds of Religion
NOT-GODLY
GODLY

• Matthew 157-9 Doctrine of Men
• 2Tim.31-5 Jude 4 Immoral Conduct
• 2 Cor. 112-4 Another Jesus
• Colossians 28 Mens Philosophy

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Why Would Anyone Practice A Not-Godly Religion?

• Supposing that godliness is a way of gain I
  Timothy 65
• Some love preeminence - 3 John 9, Jude 16
• Some love the praise of men more than the praise
  of God John 1243

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Bible Reveals 2 Kinds of Religion
NOT-GODLY
GODLY

• 2 Tim. 316 - 44 Scripture
• Titus 211-12 Deny Ungodliness
• 1 Tim. 316 42 Myst. of Godliness
• Colossians 29-10

• Matthew 157-9 Doctrine of Men
• 2Tim.31-5 Jude 4 Immoral Conduct
• 2 Cor. 112-4 Another Jesus
• Colossians 28 Mens Philosophy

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What Kind of CHURCH will be Preferred by the --
GODLY
NOT-GODLY
Eph. 412-16
Numbers
Goals?
2 John 9
Pleasing Men
Doctrine?
2 Thess. 36
As You Are
Discipline?
Heb. 1228
Feel Good
Worship?
Entertaining
Preacher?
1 Cor. 21-5
Col.317
Secular
Activities?
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The Social Gospel
The social gospel is about causes, not Christ
agendas, not Alpha and Omega politics, not the
Prince of Peace more of this world and less of
the next one. Its a subtle, but effective, means
of distracting evangelicals from their paramount
calling, which is about conversion, not political
convictions Cal Thomas
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What Kind of Church are You Seeking?
The church of YOUR choice?
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The church of GODS choice?
Gods choice can only be determined by a study of
scripture. - Isaiah 558-9