What is modesty all about? What makes modesty? Often, these questions and others like them are met with very one-dimensional answers. Like with any Bible topic, modesty must be considered comprehensively. There are certain qualities that contribute to the Biblical concept of modesty, but none of them are independent of each other in the realm …
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The Christian is to live a transformed life according to God’s will (cf. Romans 12:1-2). Part of presenting the body as a living sacrifice includes what we put on the body. Modesty, both inside and out, is a part of the transformation into the image of Christ. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Modesty of the Transformed (Part 3)The Christian is to live a transformed life according to God’s will (cf. Romans 12:1-2). Part of presenting the body as a living sacrifice includes what we put on the body. Modesty, both inside and out, is a part of the transformation into the image of Christ. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title …
Continue reading Sermon: Modesty of the Transformed (Parts 1&2)Christians are to be those who profess godliness. The attire of a Christian should be consistent with this profession. Principles of godliness throughout scripture like holiness, love for fellow man, influence in the world, and raising children in godliness should be carefully considered in the topic of modest attire. Ppt: Concerning Modesty – Applying Principles of …
Continue reading Sermon: Concerning Modesty – Applying Principles of GodlinessWhen considering modesty there are two opposite ends of the spectrum. Ostentatious (excessive) dress and sexually attractive (insufficient) dress. This sermon considers each as they contrast with the godly character the Christian is to profess with their dress. Ppt: Concerning Modesty – Ostentatious and Sexually Attractive Dress Outline: Concerning Modesty – Ostentatious and Sexually Attractive Dress To …
Continue reading Sermon: Concerning Modesty – Ostentatious and Sexually Attractive Dress (Parts 1&2)In 1 Timothy 2:9-10 Paul gives instruction concerning the need for modest attire. Why must Christians dress modestly? What is modest attire? Can we draw a line? How can we know that line? Ppt: Concerning Modesty Outline: Concerning Modesty To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Concerning ModestyGod is not the author of confusion, rather, He is a God of order (cf. 1 Corinthians 14:33, 40). For this reason God demands order. Rebellion to His order will be met with punishment. Ppt: God and Order Outline: God and Order To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
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The division of the instruction for “men” (males) and “women” (females) shows this text concerns the worship assembly. Their roles within the assembly are not the same. Men are given roles of leadership and authority (v. 8), and women are to be in submission (vv. 11-14). The exhortation to prayer in verse 1 is to …
Continue reading 1 Timothy 2:8-15James 1:21-25 is considered. We must not simply be hearers of the “perfect law of liberty,” but doers. A special application is made concerning modest apparel. Are you a hearer only, or a doer when it comes to God’s instruction concerning modesty? Ppt: Looking into the Perfect Law of Liberty Outline: Looking into the Perfect Law of …
Continue reading Sermon: Looking into the Perfect Law of Liberty“In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works” (1 Timothy 2:9-10). This sermon discusses what the Holy Spirit taught concerning modesty. Then, using some Old …
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