Christianity 101:

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Christianity 101

• Establishing Authority in a Relativistic Culture

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Modern vs. Post-Modern

• We have misunderstood Paul (need better
  understanding of context or culture)
• Deny authorship of certain letters

• We have understood Paul
• Paul was simply a product of his culture
  homophobe, chauvinist, bigot

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Scheme of Redemption

• The Great Commission (Matt. 2818-19)
• Benefits
• Convert people to Jesus
• Understand Faith
• Appeals to heart, not just mind

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The Person of Christ

• Jesus is Lord (Acts 236)
• Jesus is King (Col. 113 Rev. 15)
• Jesus is Head of the Church (Eph. 122-23)
• Plain to see who has the right to command and who
  has the duty to obey!

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The Inspiration of Scripture

• Apostles were Ambassadors (2 Cor. 520)
• Mystery revealed to the apostles (Eph. 31-5)
• This message described as
• All truth (John 1613)
• Everything pertaining to life and godliness (II
  Peter 12-4)
• Able to save our souls (James 122 I Pet. 123)
• No need for revisions, embellishments or
  adjustments.

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Have You Submitted to Christ?