Beware of Empty Words and Legalism
Now these things, brethren, I have
figuratively transferred to myself and
Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn
in us not to think beyond what is written,
1 Corinthians 4:6
Therefore, since a promise remains of
entering His rest, let us fear lest any of
you seem to have come short of it.
Hebrews 4:1
If anyone adds to these things, God will
add to him the plagues that are written
in this book; and if anyone takes away
from the words of the book of this
prophecy, God shall take away his part
from the Book of Life, from the holy city,
and from the things which are written in
this book.
Revelation 22:18-19
Believe in Jesus – Acts 16:16
Confess Jesus – Romans 10:9
Repent – Acts 2:38
Be Baptized – Acts 22:16
Live like Jesus – II John 9
Romans 6:17
But God be thanked that
though you were slaves of sin,
yet
you obeyed from the
heart that form of doctrine
to
which you were delivered.
The content delves into the significance of avoiding empty words and legalism, emphasizing the consequences of deception and straying from true principles. It explores the meaning of empty words and legalism, citing biblical references and discussing the Pharisees' approach. The distinction between adherence to law and true obedience is highlighted, reflecting on teachings related to baptism, marriage, and service to God. Through biblical contexts and examples, the text emphasizes the importance of genuine faith and understanding beyond empty expressions.
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Empty Words Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Ephesians 5:6
Empty Words Empty Words meaningless terms Words that convey ideas that do not exist or apply by making up words to describe them
Empty Words Empty Words meaningless terms Intention: to suggest a negative condition that cannot be challenged
Empty Words Empty Words meaningless terms Intention: to change the way we think about an idea
Empty Words Empty Words meaningless terms Identification: they are usually NOT in the Bible
Empty Words Homophobic Anti Cult Legalist
Empty Words Homophobic Anti Cult Legalist
What is Legalism Literally: adherence, or the principle of strict adherence, to law Subjectively: strict, literal, or excessive conformity to the law or to a religious or moral code Usually: anyone who obeys the Bible
What is Legalism If you teach that baptism is for the remission of sins, you are a legalist If you teach Jesus law on marriage, divorce and remarriage, you are a legalist If you teach that we must have authority to serve God acceptably, you are a legalist
What is Legalism Jesus accused the Pharisees of Legalism Matthew 23 Paul warned against legalism 2 Corinthians 3:6 The greatest sin against God legalism
Problems Pharisees did NOT strictly obey Law Matthew 23:1-5, 23-28 Jesus condemned lawlessness Lawlessness = Illegalism
Problems Paul insisted on legal obedience The Law he referred to was Mosaic Romans 8:1-2; Galatians 6:1-2
Problems Paul taught a Covenant relationship Law of Christ AND Grace of Christ A covenant is a law Jeremiah 31:33 A covenant is a promise Hebrews 8:6
Problems Jesus NEVER rebuked anyone for strict interpretation of the Law Why? He was a Legalist !
Jesus the Legalist "Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:19
Jesus the Legalist "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness! Matthew 7:21,23
Paul the Legalist Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? 1 Corinthians 6:9a Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; Philippians 2:12b
John the Legalist He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar ....... Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. I John 2:4, 3:10 II John 9
James the Legalist For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all. James 2:10
Moses the Legalist "in that I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His judgments Deuteronomy 30:16a
David the Legalist Psalm 119 Give me understanding, and I shall keep Your law; Indeed, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Make me walk in the path of Your commandments, For I delight in it. (vs 34-35)
The Error of Illegalism Jesus condemned making up laws Illegalism going too far Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, 1 Corinthians 4:6
The Error of Illegalism Jesus condemned not keeping God s law Illegalism coming short Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. Hebrews 4:1
The Error of Illegalism If anyone adds to these things, God will Jesus condemned not keeping God s law Illegalism coming short add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. Revelation 22:18-19
The Error of Illegalism People who accuse others of legalism are often guilty of Illegalism God never condemned being lawful; God condemned lawlessness Depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!
Believe in Jesus Acts 16:16 Confess Jesus Romans 10:9 Repent Acts 2:38 Be Baptized Acts 22:16 Live like Jesus II John 9 which you were delivered. Romans 6:17 But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to
