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A New Testament Church, described in Ephesians 4:11-16, has qualified, capable rules and teachers who build up all the members for the work of the God's ministry, who are born-again, functions as a body, pursues perfection and maturity, protects itself from error and is a ministry of love

A New Testament Church, described in Acts 2:37-42, CSreful about evangelism, looks for the "prickling of the heart", deals with repentance; careful in receiving new members; strong in Biblical preaching, Biblical holiness; building Godly homes, strong in Gospel preaching and church planting; strong in spiritual warfare; discipling youth, defending your faith and separating from false teachers, strong in Bible prophecy and the imminent return of Christ and IS EXPECTING IT.

Separation is not enough to pursue righteousness, but follow righteousness: Faith, Charity, Peace: There MUST be fleeing of youthful lusts; The internet's addictive design; A mindset of taking control; Dealing with the smartphone Dealing with social media; Using protection tools; Not living a secret life; Accountability; Unplugging from the world's music; Unplugging from CCM; Avoiding video games; Controlling the stream of information; Times when you unplug entirely; Redeeming the time; Suggestions for parents

Subject of 1 John is fellowship with God; Sin is dealt with in the Christian life by confession; what confession is NOT; what is Biblical confession: confession of sins; agree with God that my action is sin; examine oneself and to judge oneself by God's Word; The promise and power of confession: the promise s to forgive use our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness; forgiveness is available IF we confess our sins; forgiveness is sure and immediate; forgiveness is not a felling but a promise

Ephesians 5:18-21; Being filled with the Spirit: the filling of the Spirit is necessary; promise from God: God gives the Holy Spirit; That is Christ in me-the Holy Spirit; the Holy Spirit came on the day of Pentecost for the special work of the "Church Age"; The Christian life is the life of the Spirit; the Holy Spirit os necessary for everything we see in Ephesians; Being filled with the Spirit is associated with sacred music: the is Spiritual power in sacred music; Eph. 5:19 addresses congregational singing in particular, as sacred music is closely associated with walking in the Spirit, the world's music is closely associated with walking in the flesh;

Ephesians 5:18-21; Being filled with the Spirit: the filling of the Spirit is necessary; promise from God: God gives the Holy Spirit; That is Christ in me-the Holy Spirit; the Holy Spirit came on the day of Pentecost for the special work of the "Church Age"; The Christian life is the life of the Spirit; the Holy Spirit os necessary for everything we see in Ephesians; Being filled with the Spirit is associated with sacred music: the is Spiritual power in sacred music; Eph. 5:19 addresses congregational singing in particular, as sacred music is closely associated with walking in the Spirit, the world's music is closely associated with walking in the flesh;

Ephesians 5:22-6:4; One of the fundamental passages of Scripture on the home; God's instruction pertaining to the homes is written to the churches; The churches may take tat instruction and build strong Biblical homes; Biblical homes may raise Godly seed; the, Biblical homes build the Biblical churches; all works together in God"s beautiful plans

Immersion is God's Word is a major, major part of spiritual growth and Victory: No matter how dark the times, no matter how strong the enemy, Scripture os the Victory; If you're saved, you're a PRIEST, SOLDER, MINISTER OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS, if a father, a SPIRITUAL HEAD OF HOUSE, if a mother, A JEEPER OF THE HOME; all of these require special training in a NEW TESTAMENT Church. Part 1: The Bible's emphasis on immersion in Scripture & An Effectual Bible Study Habit: 1. Make Bible study a high priority; Part 2: Bible Memorization; Memory Verse Journal; Part 2: Pursuing a Serious Bible Education

Be Accountable by being plugged into a New Testament church; Be accountable to a friend; Be accountable in the home; A Smartphone Oversight Program: Oversight Program - Preparation; Oversight Program - Participants; Oversight Program - Overseers; Oversight Program - The Program Itself; Oversight Program - The Attitude We cannot emphasize enough the importance of the right attitude on the part of the church leaders and the overseers of this program; Oversight Program - Feedback and Adjustment; For this type of program to work, there must be good feedback and adjustment. It can't be set up and forgotten

Honoring father and mother is a lifelong command from God, carrying a promise of blessing and a serious responsibility to show respect, gratitude, and practical care. To "set light by" parents is to treat them with contempt, dismiss their worth, or regard their needs as an unwanted burden. Religious gifts, church attendance, and outward devotion cannot replace obedience to this command. Honor does not require pretending that parents have never done wrong, but their failures do not excuse personal wrongdoing or remove each person's accountability before God. Forgiveness and a refusal to act out of bitterness are essential, even in difficult family relationships. Children need to be taught this respect from their earliest years, and that responsibility continues into adulthood, especially when aging parents need care and assistance. Honoring parents is a foundational part of love and order in the home and society. God takes both its observance and its violation seriously, and genuine love for Him must reach beyond religious words into the way parents are treated.