<%@LANGUAGE="JAVASCRIPT" CODEPAGE="1252"%> Untitled Document The Greatest Privileges Are In Christ Jesus (Part Two)
• Let us not abuse such privilege

• IT IS A GREAT PRIVILEGE TO HAVE ACCESS TO THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST.
• 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.
• We are to continue in it steadfastly and not go beyond it.
• 1 Corinthians 15:58
• Acts 2:42;
• 2 John 9.
• It will save our souls.
• James 1:21;
• Romans 1:16,17.
• The doctrines of men will condemn.
• Matthew 15:9.
• We are warned against the doctrines of men.
• Galatians 1;6-8;
• Colossians 2:8.

• FELLOWSHIP IS A GREAT PRIVILEGE
• WHETHER IT IS REFERRING TO ASSEMBLING TOGETHER AS SAINTS OR GIVING OF OUR MEANS TO SUPPORT THE PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL. Philippians 1:3-11;
• Philippians 4:10-20.
• We are told to be steadfast and not forsake it.
• Hebrews 10:25.
• Coming together is to be done at every appointed meeting if at all possible.
• Many seem to think that they are doing God or our brethren a favor when we assemble with the saints.
• Some have the attitude, you visit me once to encourage me to attend the services and I will certainly come once in return.
• Laying by in store is to be done upon the 1st day of every week.
• 1 Corinthians 16:1,2.
• It is a grace or gift from God and we are commanded to abound in it.
• It is a great privilege allowed by God.
• 2 Corinthians 8:1-7.
• This giving is to be done, as prospered, willingly, with purpose, and cheerfully.
• 2 Corinthians 9:6-8.

• THE LORD'S SUPPER IS A GREAT PRIVILEGE
• It is through this means that we commune with the Lord, and He with us.
• Matthew 26: 26-29.
• It is through this means that we commemorate the death of suffering of our Lord until He comes again.
• 1 Corinthians 11:23-30.
• We are to do this steadfastly upon every 1st day of the week.
• Acts 2:42;
• Acts 20:7.

• PRAYER IS A GREAT PRIVILEGE
• It is through prayer that we talk with God, He talks to us through His written Word.
• Prayer is to be steadfast.
• Romans 12:12.
• It is to be addressed to God the Father through Jesus Christ the Lord.
• Romans 1:8.
• We are to ask in faith, nothing wavering.
• James 1:6,7.
• We are to ask, doing His will.
• 1 John 3:22.
• We are to ask according to His will.
• 1 John 5:14,15.
• We must not allow our prayers to be an "abomination" before the Lord. Proverbs 28:9

• TO BE ABLE TO ESCAPE HELL AND SATAN IS A GREAT PRIVILEGE
• Note what Peter says:
• 2 Peter 1:4;
• 2 Peter 1:5-11.

• TO HAVE A HOME WITH GOD AFTER THIS LIFE IS OVER IS THE GREATEST OF PRIVILEGES
• A prepared place for a prepared people.
• John 14:1-3.
• An eternal home.
• Psalm 23:6;
• Ecclesiastes 12:5.
• But we must prepare for that prepared place.
• 1 Peter 1:3-9.

• CONCLUSION (Part Two)
• Yes, there are many great privileges for us if we will seek them out and use them.
• We also need to learn to appreciate these privileges we have.
• You have the privilege of becoming a Christian today, you might not have this privilege tomorrow.
• Why not take advantage of this great privilege now?

By Carey Scott from an outline by Jim Sasser

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