Setting the Record Straight on MDR (2)

Introduction:
Tonight’s lesson is a continuation of the logical process of thought we discussed this morning. We will discuss 4 important questions having to do w/the theory of baptism washing away previous marriages.

I. What does _________________ require?
    A. Fundamental: what is repentance?
        1. It is a _________ to God and a ____________ to live according to His will.
        2. Two words in NT translated “repent” or “repentance.”
    B. As used in Mt. 21:29, 32; 27:3—metamelomai (3338)
        1. Vines: to ______ _____; to regret; to repent oneself.
    C. As used in Mt. 3:2; Acts 2:38; 17:30—metanoeo (3340)
        1. Vines: to perceive afterwards; implying change (in the) mind.
        2. In the NT it involves a ___________ for the better
        3. Also involves a __________ in ____________! Mt. 3:8; Acts 26:30
        4. If one does not _______/_________ then there has been no ____________!

II. Are those in ____________ ____________ required to _____________?
    A. 1 Cor. 6:9—adulterous behavior must ________ or one will _______ _____ __!
    B. Note precedent set in Ezra 10:10-11; Mk. 6:18
    C. If act = adultery ___________ repentance, then it is adultery _____ repentance!
        1. _____________ does not change a thing about that marriage!

III. Does ____________ Wash it all away?
    A. Yes….baptism __________ away sin! (Acts 2:38; 22:16)
        1. But it does not change ___________ deed into __________ one!
    B. Polygamy; homosexuality; idolatry; lying; adultery all must stop before forgiveness!

IV. But what about 1 Cor. 7?
    A. Some use 7:2, 8-9, 17, 20 as proof that baptism washes away adulterous relationships.
    B. What is the big picture in 1 Cor. 7?
        1. 7:1-9 talks about ____________.
        2. 7:10-16—are instructions to those who are ____________.
            a) don’t consider divorce—it = a lifelong relationship.
            b) 7:12-13—considers ____________ marriages.
            c) no hope, promise, mention of ____________ here!
    C. But what about 7:17, 20?
        1. Context: hus/wife to remain in a _________ marriage upon conversion.
        2. If 1 Cor. 7:20 talking about ___________ marriages—why not:
            a) polygamy; homosexuality; idolatry; etc.? If not why not?



Setting the Record Straight on MDR (2) Introduction: Tonight’s lesson is a continuation of the logical process of thought we discussed this morning. We will discuss 4 important questions having to do w/the theory of baptism washing away previous marriages. I. What does _________________ require? A. Fundamental: what is repentance? 1. It is a _________ to God and a ____________ to live according to His will. 2. Two words in NT translated “repent” or “repentance.” B. As used in Mt. 21:29, 32; 27:3—metamelomai (3338) 1. Vines: to ______ _____; to regret; to repent oneself. C. As used in Mt. 3:2; Acts 2:38; 17:30—metanoeo (3340) 1. Vines: to perceive afterwards; implying change (in the) mind. 2. In the NT it involves a ___________ for the better 3. Also involves a __________ in ____________! Mt. 3:8; Acts 26:30 4. If one does not _______/_________ then there has been no ____________! II. Are those in ____________ ____________ required to _____________? A. 1 Cor. 6:9—adulterous behavior must ________ or one will _______ _____ __! B. Note precedent set in Ezra 10:10-11; Mk. 6:18 C. If act = adultery ___________ repentance, then it is adultery _____ repentance! 1. _____________ does not change a thing about that marriage! III. Does ____________ Wash it all away? A. Yes….baptism __________ away sin! (Acts 2:38; 22:16) 1. But it does not change ___________ deed into __________ one! B. Polygamy; homosexuality; idolatry; lying; adultery all must stop before forgiveness! IV. But what about 1 Cor. 7? A. Some use 7:2, 8-9, 17, 20 as proof that baptism washes away adulterous relationships. B. What is the big picture in 1 Cor. 7? 1. 7:1-9 talks about ____________. 2. 7:10-16—are instructions to those who are ____________. a) don’t consider divorce—it = a lifelong relationship. b) 7:12-13—considers ____________ marriages. c) no hope, promise, mention of ____________ here! C. But what about 7:17, 20? 1. Context: hus/wife to remain in a _________ marriage upon conversion. 2. If 1 Cor. 7:20 talking about ___________ marriages—why not: a) polygamy; homosexuality; idolatry; etc.? If not why not?