WALK IN THE LIGHT
(Joh 3:19) And this is the condemnation, that light is
come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their
deeds were evil.
(Joh 3:20) For every one that doeth evil hateth the
light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
(Joh 3:21) But he that doeth truth cometh to the light,
that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
(Joh 12:35) Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while
is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon
you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
(Joh 12:36) While ye have light, believe in the light,
that ye may be the children of light. These things spake Jesus, and departed,
and did hide himself from them.
(Act 1:15) And in those days Peter stood up in the midst
of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred
and twenty,)
(Act 1:16) Men and brethren, this scripture must
needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake
before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.
(Act 1:17) For he was numbered with us, and had obtained
part of this ministry.
(Act 1:18) Now this man purchased a field with the
reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and
all his bowels gushed out.
(Act 1:19) And it was known unto all the dwellers at
Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama,
that is to say, The field of blood.
(Act 1:20) For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let
his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick
let another take.
SAUL WALKS IN THE LIGHT
(Act 9:10) And there was a certain disciple at Damascus,
named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said,
Behold, I am here, Lord.
(Act 9:11) And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and
go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas
for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,
(Act 9:12) And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias
coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.
(Act 9:13) Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by
many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
(Act 9:14) And here he hath authority from the chief
priests to bind all that call on thy name.
(Act 9:15) But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for
he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings,
and the children of Israel:
(Act 9:16) For I will shew him how great things he must
suffer for my name's sake.
PETER TESTIFIES TO WALKING IN THE LIGHT
(Act 10:28) And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is
an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of
another nation; but God hath shewed me that I should not call any man common or
unclean.
(Act 10:29) Therefore came I unto you without
gainsaying, as soon as I was sent for: I ask therefore for what intent ye have
sent for me?
(Act 10:30) And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was
fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and,
behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
(Act 10:31) And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and
thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
(Act 10:32) Send therefore to Joppa, and call hither
Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a
tanner by the sea side: who, when he cometh, shall speak unto thee.
(Act 10:44) While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy
Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.
(Act 10:45) And they of the circumcision which believed
were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also
was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
(Act 10:46) For they heard them speak with tongues, and
magnify God. Then answered Peter,
(Act 10:47) Can any man forbid water, that these should
not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?
(Act 15:1) And certain men which came down from Judaea
taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner
of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
(Act 15:2) When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small
dissension and disputation with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas,
and certain other of them, should go up to Jerusalem unto the apostles and
elders about this question.
(Act 15:3) And being brought on their way by the church,
they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the
Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.
(Act 15:4) And when they were come to Jerusalem, they
were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they
declared all things that God had done with them.
(Act 15:5) But there rose up certain of the sect of the
Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and
to command them to keep the law of Moses.
(Act 15:6) And the apostles and elders came together for
to consider of this matter.
(Act 15:7) And when there had been much disputing, Peter
rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good
while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear
the word of the gospel, and believe.
(Act 15:8) And God, which knoweth the hearts, bare them
witness, giving them the Holy Ghost, even as he did unto us;
(Act 15:9) And put no difference between us and them,
purifying their hearts by faith.
(Act 15:10) Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke
upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to
bear?
(Act 15:11) But we believe that through the grace of the
Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
(Act 15:12) Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave
audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what miracles and wonders God had
wrought among the Gentiles by them.
THE CHURCH CHOOSES TO WALK IN THE LIGHT
(Act 15:14) Simeon hath declared how God at the first did
visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.
(Act 15:15) And to this agree the words of the prophets;
as it is written,
(Act 15:16) After this I will return, and will build
again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down; and I will build again the
ruins thereof, and I will set it up:
(Act 15:17) That the residue of men might seek after the
Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who
doeth all these things.
(Act 15:18) Known unto God are all his works from the
beginning of the world.
(Act 15:19) Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not
them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God:
(Act 15:20) But that we write unto them, that they
abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from
things strangled, and from blood.
(Act 15:21) For Moses of old time hath in every city them
that preach him, being read in the synagogues every sabbath day.
(Act 15:22) Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with
the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul
and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men
among the brethren:
(Act 15:23) And they wrote letters by them after
this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the
brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:
(Act 15:24) Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain
which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls,
saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such
commandment:
(Act 15:25) It seemed good unto us, being assembled with
one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
(Act 15:26) Men that have hazarded their lives for the
name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
(Act 15:27) We have sent therefore Judas and Silas, who
shall also tell you the same things by mouth.
(Act 15:28) For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to
us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;
(Act 15:29) That ye abstain from meats offered to idols,
and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if
ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.
THE SIMPLICITY OF CHRIST
(2Co 1:12) For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of
our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly
wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and
more abundantly to you-ward.
(AM 1923 ) Quote from A.
J. Tomlinson
"The minutes of the Assembly never have been
regarded as laws to follow until quite recently. They were only regarded as
records showing what had been dug out of the Book, and the Book was still our law
book. And, thank God, it is still good enough today. What would it be for a judicial body or a
court of justice to serve out the laws in particular cases, make a record of
all they found, and carry it off as the law book when it was merely a record of
their findings! No, the minutes of our
Assemblies are not to be considered as laws, but only records of our
findings. We must cling to the blessed
old Book for our laws if we keep the favor of God.”
(2Co 10:12) For we dare not make ourselves of the number,
or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring
themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not
wise.
(Rev 22:18) For I testify unto every man that heareth the
words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God
shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
(Rev 22:19) And if any man shall take away from the words
of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of
life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in
this book.
There are things that the Bible
neither prohibits nor requires that the General Assembly may determine to be
spiritually helpful in accomplishing the work of the Lord. These are things
that the General Assembly in harmony with the authority given to the Church by Christ
to loose and to bind, can decide to change or eliminate at any time.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S POSITION OF HUMILITY AND BROTHERLY LOVE
(AM 1924)
“In these meetings matters should be discussed with love,
humility and meekness. No votes should be taken to decide questions. Everything
should be done with one accord and questions settled by mutual agreement. If
there is division on a matter hold it over until all can agree. If one should
seem obstinate and contrary, don't run the matter over him, but take up his
case and investigate the cause for his obstinacy, and if he shows the good
spirit so that he should be heard, then show him courtesy. But if he proves to
be wrong, then deal with him as the Bible directs. After this is all done take
up the original subject and dispose of it in harmony and love.”
(Rom 12:10) Be kindly affectioned one to another
with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
(Rom 12:16) Be of the same mind one toward
another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise
in your own conceits.
(Eph 5:21) Submitting yourselves one to another in the
fear of God.
(Eph 4:32) And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
THE SCRIPTURES REQUIRE
THE BRETHREN TO HAVE THE SAME SPIRIT OF BROTHERLY LOVE AND HUMILITY AS
DISPLAYED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMB LY.
(Gal 6:3) For if a man think himself to be something,
when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
All brothers who are
members in good standing have a VOICE but not a VETO.
THE HOLY GHOST
(Joh 15:26) But when the Comforter is come, whom I will
send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which
proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:
(Joh 16:13) Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is
come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but
whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you
things to come.
(Joh 16:14) He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of
mine, and shall shew it unto you.
(Joh 16:15) All things that the Father hath are mine:
therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto
you.
(Joh 16:16) A little while, and ye shall not see me: and
again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.
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