In this series, Pastor Blaine is answering questions that have been submitted by people in the church. Each we'll tackle a new question and answer it through scripture. Today's message comes from Pastor Blake.

In this series, Pastor Blaine is answering questions that have been submitted by people in the church. Each we'll tackle a new question and answer it through scripture.

Attached are 6 scriptural tests to apply to anything questionable/gray area, not specifically mentioned in scripture: should I or shouldn’t I?

In this series, Pastor Blaine is answering questions that have been submitted by people in the church. Each we'll tackle a new question and answer it through scripture. Week 4 is "What does the Bible say about singleness and waiting?" Whether you are married or single, Pastor Blaine reminds us to find our contentment in God.

In this series, Pastor Blaine is answering questions that have been submitted by people in the church. Each we'll tackle a new question and answer it through scripture. Week 3 is "What does the Bible say about 'un-saveable' people (part 2)?".

In this series, Pastor Blaine is answering questions that have been submitted by people in the church. Each we'll tackle a new question and answer it through scripture. Week 2 is "What does the Bible say about 'un-saveable' people?".

Today we begin a brand new series. In this series, Pastor Blaine is answering questions that have been submitted by people in the church. Each we'll tackle a new question and answer it through scripture. Week 1 is 'What does the Bible say about cremation?'.

Here are notes to follow along with:

1. Proclamation Test:

This test asks, “Has God clearly proclaimed it to be wrong in His Word?”

2. Principle Test:

This test asks, “Is it forbidden in God’s Word in principle?”

3. Partnership Test: (Col. 3:17)

This test asks, “Could I invite Jesus to do this with me?”

4. Presence Test: (Phil 1:20).

This test asks, “Would I be ashamed to be found doing it upon Christ’s return?”

5. Purity Test: (I Cor. 10:31)

This test asks, “Is there any glory for God in it?” or “Can I honestly ask God to bless it?”

6. Peace Test: (Rom. 14:23)

This test asks, “After praying about it, is there the least bit of doubt in my mind about God approving of it?”

With Eleven Guiding Questions:

*Are you willing to do what is right once you know God’s Will? (Acts 5:29)

*Does It agree with all the Scripture has to say on the subject? (II Tim 3:16)

*Have you prayed about It? (Eph 6:18)

*Do you have the leading of the Holy Spirit? (John 16:13)

*Does It please God? (Heb 11:6)

*Can you ask for It in the name of the Lord Jesus? (John 14:13-14)

*Can you give God thanks for It and celebrate with HIM? (I Thes 5:18)

*Does It bring glory to God? (I Cor 6:20)

*Does It offend other Christians? (Rom 14:12-23)

*Am I fully persuaded that It is right? (Jms 4:17)

*Do the best Christians I know agree that It is right? (Jms 5:16)

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