Lesson 71
November 24, 2002
#6 dissensions dicostasi,ai( means a standing apart and is translated as
dissension, division, or sedition.
a. In view
here are divisions and therefore dissentions caused by the rejection of truth.
b. We are
warned to be on guard for this type as they can quickly destroy a
congregation's focus on truth. Rom.
16:17-18
c. The
thrust of the context of Rom. 12-16, application section of Romans, is to motivate the believer to live in an
unselfish manner with others in the body of Christ or as we noted in Gal. 5:13
through love serve one another.
d. The idea
is that personal agendas in the local church which will limit our freedom in
Christ are out and what needs to be the focus is what leads to edification of
the body.
#7 factions ai[resij hairesis
a. The word
hairesis
looks at false doctrines that are actually self-willed opinions that frequently
arise as the outcome of personal preference or the prospect of advantage.
b. These
self derived opinions are substituted for submission to the power of Word and
the Spirit and leads to division and the formation of sects within the local
church.
c.
Christianity was called the "sect of the Nazarenes," as a term of derision. Acts 24:5; Acts 24:14
d. A local
church that comes together when factions and cliques exist has missed the objective of the church. 1 Cor 11:17-22
e. The last
days will be loaded with false prophets who introduce destructive
heresies. 2 Pet 2:1
#8 envying, fqo,noi( indicates the intense desire to deprive someone else of
what they have
- this is always
used in the negative sense.
This
brings us to the 4th and last group of the deeds of the flesh 2
hedonistic sins that were a common problem of the day, nothing new, have
come full circle.
#1 drunkenness me,qh intoxication
- this is clearly forbidden by Scripture Rom.
13:13; Eph 5:18
#2 carousing kw/moj
- by the time Paul writes here it was commonly
used for drinking parties and general
debauchery that went with it, with more emphasis on the unrestrained partying.
and things like these, of which I
forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you,
that those who practice such
things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
- two important words here, practice and
inherit
The consequences for not dealing with sin will not inherit the kingdom of God
-
inheritance does not speak of entrance into a relationship, that is
salvation, but of enjoying the benefits and blessings associated with being sons
of God.
Summary 5:19-21
1. Paul's point in the context is what? If we walk by the Spirit then none of these
sins will not be committed by you let alone be the normal practice of one's
life.
2. What about the term inheritance? Inheritance is based on sonship.
3. Our status as sons cannot be changed or revoked
regardless of the believers subsequent lifestyle.
4. Your eternal security is guaranteed, sealed
by the Spirit the moment you believed in Christ.
5. Common conclusions made about the statement, will
not inherit the kingdom of God
;
a. Paul is not saying that those who practice
these sins loose their salvation.
b. He is not saying the real Christian will
never do these things so therefore one who practices these things must be unbelievers.
6. We must
remember that a believer does have a sin nature and even though we've been
positionally separated/freed from its ruling power we can choose to put it back
in rulership and live under its
domination producing these deeds of the flesh.
7. Failure
to inherit is tantamount to earning rewards, one of the blessings from living
in the sphere of the will of God in our life.
- reward is
associated with 2 phases:
#1
experiential in time, day by day living in the will of God; goes to ones attitude towards the Word of God
and its application
#2 Future
at JSC that has eternal implications.
- Note:
every passage where the verb inherit is used but one there is an implication
that some work of obedience is necessary for that inheritance to be realized.
- Col. 3:23-24; 2 Cor 5:10;
Eph. 6:8 recompense middle voice; benefit
8. Paul has
essentially said the same thing in another way back in 5:4.