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TITLE: How to be “One of His”
TEXT: Mark 9:38-41
PROPOSITION: We must learn to recognize who belongs to Christ.
QUESTION: Who?
KEY WORD: Attributes
SCRIPTURE READING: Same
INTRODUCTION:
- Background story - apostles did not know him - must be an imposter
- Jesus discusses some attributes of those who are his.
Jealousy (38)
Casting out demons in your name
He follows not us - not under us
Jealousy - all doing this work should be under apostles
James 3:14 - If you have bitter jealousy and strive in your hearts, do not glory and lie against the truth.
We forbade him
Forbid him not (39) [Two Tests]
Was he doing things FOR Christ?
Was he doing things in Jesus name?
Was he giving honor and glory to Christ?
Was he a proper example of a follower of Christ?
Was he doing anything AGAINST Christ?
Was he teaching error?
Was he working against Christ? Undermine the mission of Jesus?
Was he casting out demons in some other name?
Was he doing wrong things in Jesus name?
Can't be neutral (40)
For Christ OR against Him
There is no neutral ground
Many today are trying to be “on the fence”
Verse 40 - Not against me = for me
Matthew 12:30 - Not with me = against me
Does Jesus approve of denominationalism?
This man was not teaching - he was casting out demons.
He was doing this “in Jesus name” - by the power and authority of Christ
Before church was established - not about approving various teachings
This passage says - Just because you don't know them - not reason to reject
Started church in Russia - David Macy went there - He did not know me, I did not know him - We both accepted the work each other did
Cup of water (41)
Jesus is not looking for those who claim
He is looking for servants willing to serve
Term is used to describe the “least” of our efforts.
We will be rewarded according to our deeds. (2 Corinthians 5:10)
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