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A definite action is singled out, and it is forbidden. This means that every member of the church must, according to the constitution, be committed to total abstinence and that prospective members who are not teetotalers will be excluded from membership.
- Introduction
- The Need For This Message
- From The Biblical Perspective
- Reasons For Total Abstinence
- Invitation
In the U.S, the Assemblies of God has traditionally adopted a position of total abstinence or “teetotalism” when it comes to the use of alcoholic beverages. Our church is no exception to that rule. But, in this age of moral permissiveness, how have we come to that position and how can we defend it? [A sermon preached by Dr. Arnold Lastinger. Publis...
The obvious damages inflicted in our society by the use of alcohol. In the mid-1970s, alcohol was a factor in over 60% of traffic fatalities. Traffic crashes were the leading cause of alcohol-related deaths and two-thirds of traffic deaths among persons aged 16 to 20 involved alcohol. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism within a family are problems that c...
One would be hard-pressed to prove a position of total abstinence from the Bible. I have heard the arguments about “wine” Vs. “new wine”, (Fermented vs. Unfermented) but they are weak and futile attempts to support a position that the Bible does not support. The master of the wedding feast at Canawould certainly have been able to tell the differenc...
It is the standard agreed upon by God-ordained authority, (Romans 13:1-5). Whether you agree with the standard or not is irrelevant. There are 4-fold standards imposed on the Gentiles in Acts 15:20.That standard is irrelevant today. The food offered to idols, sexual immorality (still valid), strangled food, and food prepared with blood, Yet it was ...
This message does not lead to a traditional invitation. However, if you feel that you have sinned against this body and you need to repent to them, I invite you to come. If you need only to make a personal decision, then please do so today. If you found this content helpful, I kindly ask you to leave your feedback in the comments section below. Sha...
May 21, 2018 · While total abstinence failed to take hold as national policy, the rise of temperance societies, including Catholic Total Abstinence Union, are an important chapter in the history of the United States.
Jun 7, 2021 · Abstinence vitalizes our vigor, amplifies our affections, and compounds our contentment. While such things as food and sex are glorious gifts from God, little compares with mastery over the appetites that seek to master us.
2020. February. The five levels of commitment and how they affect the local church. I n my first three years of ministry, I was committed to preaching—but not to sermon preparation. The result was dozens of halfhearted sermons prepared the night before to be endured by the dear saints.
The fourth Precept of the Church states: “You shall observe the days of fasting and abstinence established by the Church” (CCC 2042). The purpose of this precept is twofold. First, it is intended to help us prepare ourselves spiritually for certain special feasts such as Easter.
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