Stop Going To Church…Be The Church!
“It Will Change Your Mind About Slavery!”
(Matthew 7:21-23)

I. Call to Slavery in the Scriptures

A. Dimmed by the English Translations

B. Demanded during the Exodus Journey
(Ex 19:5, 24:3; Lev 25:55, 26:13-17; 2Chron 12:8)

C. Declared by many Early Christians
(Rom 1:1; Phil 1:1; Jam 1:1; 2Pet 1:1; Jude 1; Rev 1:1)

II. Characteristics of a Slave in the Scriptures

A. Exclusive Ownership (Rom 10:9; 1Cor 6:19-20, 7:23)

B. Complete Submission (Rom 6:16-18; 1Pet 1:2)

C. Singular Devotion (Matt 6:24; Mk 12:30; Jn 14:15)

D. Personally Accountable (vv. 21-23; Rom 14:12; Jude 4; Heb 5:7-9)