•Christ’s love for His church

compelled His death. Eph. 5:25-27

oWater and the Word

Acts 22:16; 1 Peter 1:22

oThe church is to maintain its purity & holiness.

Tit. 2:11-14; Jas.1:27;1 Pet.1:15-16

Introduction:

•God’s word is pure. Ps. 119:140 oTruth purifies when obeyed.

Eph. 5:26; Jn. 15:1-3; 17:17; 1 Pet. 1:22

•Truth’s power to purify is jeopardized by error.

2 Tim. 4:3-4; 2 Cor. 2:17oError is corrupting - 2 Pet. 3:15-16

Purity of Doctrine

Must Be Preached

Purity of Doctrine Must Be

Preached•We must guard and maintain the purity of God’s doctrine.

Jude 3; 1 Tim. 6:3-5; 2 Tim. 1:13; 2 Jn. 9

oWhen the word of God is polluted it will not sanctify & cleanse us from sin! Eph.5:26

Pure Lives Must Be Lived

•The church is not pure unless the lives of every Christian is pure. Revelation 3:4

o Pure in heart - 2 Tim. 2:22

o Pure in speech - Jas. 1:26

o Pure in deed - 2 Cor. 7:1

Pure Lives Must Be Lived

•Christ’s body must be pure!

Eph. 5:27oOnly the pure will be eternally saved.

Rev. 21:27oChrist is the savior of the body.

Eph. 5:23

Pure Lives Must Be Lived

•Purity of life is constantly

threatened:o By indifference - Hebrews 2:2-3o By worldliness - 1 John 2:15o By ungodly influences -1Cor.15:33

• Christians must maintain purity of life!

How?

o Word must dwell in us 1 Jn. 3:9; Ps. 119:11o Hope of heaven motivates us

1 Jn. 3:2-3;1 Pet. 1:4

Pure Lives Must Be Lived

Pure Love Must Be

Practiced• Christian love is a

tremendous responsibility!

o Must love God properly. Mt. 22:37; 1 Jn. 5:3

o Must love each other properly. Jn. 13:34

o As Christ loved us Eph. 5:25; 1 Jn. 3:16

• Pure love is always in danger:o From ignoring the needs of others.

1 Jn. 3:17-18; Gal. 6:2o From selfishness

Eph. 5:2; Jas. 3:16o From hypocrisy

Rom. 12:9-10; 1 Pet. 1:22 Pure love is learned &

developed by obeying the Word of Christ - Jn. 14:15

Pure Love Must Be

Practiced

Summary:

•Christ intends for His church to be pure in doctrine, life, and love.

•We each have the responsibility for personal purity in these areas.

•As we each do our part – the church will be pure!

Make your soul pure today!

•Christian, If you’ve been living a sinful life, repent and ask God to forgive you. Acts 8:22

•Not a Christian yet? Be baptized into Christ today, and wash away your sins! Acts 22:16

Get Ready For The Judgment

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