| Sheep &
Goats |
April 29,
1994 |
Individual & Corporate Error
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There is a struggle of good & evil
in every believer & in the church as a whole.
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The following two examples illustrate
the spectrum of participants in the church.
Jesus' Disciples
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All 12 disciples were chosen & set
aside by Jesus Himself (Mk 3:13-20).
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At least 33% of Jesus' disciples demonstrate
gross unbelief or failure.
Seven Churches in Revelation
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Seven churches in the book of Revelation
exhibit both good & bad attributes.
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Of the seven churches, problems are noted
in 70% of them.
Sheep & Goats
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While the church has a spectrum of people,
there is a clear eternal distinction.
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The following teachings of Jesus depict
the eternal distinction:
parable of the wheat and the tares
(Mt 13:24-30, 36-43)
separation of the sheep & goats
at the judgment (Mt 25:31-46)
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As evidenced by the disciples & the
seven churches, there will be:
sheep with uncorrected goat-like
behavior (hypocrites) in the sheepfold
goats (the unsaved) in the sheepfold
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The following diagram highlights the spectrum
of church participants:
