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Bitterness is one of the most common causes of neglected sex. From the soil of anger and unresolved conflicts, a grows quickly into a virulent weed that chokes out intimacy. Married people turned bitter use their bodies as a weapon, a weapon that harms by withholding. A weapon used to punish the other person for sinning against us. This calls for forgiveness.
Dave Harvey

As for the widely reported experiences of seeing light, we should remember that since God is light, it is understandable that Satan duplicates light of his own. We cannot emphasize too strongly that he wishes to disguise himself as an “angel of light” (2 Corinthians 11:14). And of course, many unsuspecting souls simply assume that this “being” who radiates light is kind and benevolent; in an age of “feel good” religion they can’t imagine that it is anyone else but Christ. Although positive near-death experiences are widely reported, I must point out that other research indicates that many have dark and foreboding experiences. In The Edge of Death, by Philip J. Swihart, and Beyond Death’s Door, by Maurice Rawlings, there are accounts of those who tell terrifying stories of the life beyond. Some have seen a lake of fire or abysmal darkness, along with tormented persons – all of whom are awaiting judgment. These reports, the authors contend, are more accurate because they were gained through interviews almost immediately following near-death and resuscitation. These dark experiences, the writers say, are often lost to the memory after a short period of time.
Erwin Lutzer

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    The Triune Nature Of man

    The Triune Nature Of Man 3 of 60 THE TRIUNE NATURE OF MAN (3rd of 3) BC-16-4P IF SATAN DESTROYS THE BODY, WHAT THEN? 1 Cor. 5:5

    INTRODUCTION

    1. Man is a triune being (body, soul & spirit)
    2. Man is living in a fleshly body
    3. When man begins life, he BECOMES a living soul
    4. God gives the Spirit (Gr. Pneuma), “breath, vital principle”
    5. THE SPIRIT IS THE LIFE FORCE
    6. One Hebrew word defines it as “divine inspiration” (inbreath)
    7. Gen. 2:7, “breath” is the same word
    8. Zech. 12:1, “The Lord…formeth the spirit of man within him”
    9. Prov. 20:27, “The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord”
    10. 2 Cor. 3:6,”The letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life”
    11. Jn. 6:63, “It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are lift, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and take up the cross, and follow me.

    INTRODUCTION: JESUS’ EXAMPLE OF HOW TO WITNESS TO THE LOST

    I. HE LOOKED UPON HIM — WE MUST SEE THE WORLD AS JESUS SEES IT

    1. He had previously talked to the young man – Now, behold him.
    2. We must see the world as,
      1. Our neighbor
      2. An Eternal Soul
      3. Doomed without God’s help

    II. HE LOVED HIM — WE MUST SEE THE WORLD AS INDIVIDUAL SOULS

    1. God loved us so much that,
      1. He traded His Son for us
      2. He called until we answered
      3. He adopted us into His family
    2. We must love others
      1. We must not love their sinful ways
      2. We must not fellowship in their sin
      3. We must love them for what they can become
    3. This kind of love requires God’s help
      1. Not “eros” love (fleshly love)
      2. Not “phileo” love (brotherly love – no relation)
      3. This is “agape” love (the divine love)

    III. HE LED HIM TO THE POINT OF CHOICE – WE CAN DO NO MORE

    1. Not a bunch of “put-downs”
      1. Some folks will point out every fault and scare away
      2. Some want the fish cleaned before they catch them
    2. Show how to receive great rewards (“Do this and be blessed”)
      1. We have sinned and are guilty
      2. Death is the proper penalty
      3. Jesus died to pay that debt
      4. We receive pardon by accepting Christ’s sacrifice
      5. As sons of God, we can draw from heaven’s treasury
    3. Each person must make his own choice.
      1. No one can be forced to accept Christ
      2. We pray for them that God will continue dealing with them
      3. Conviction proves that He is still calling

    CONCLUSION: JESUS LOOKED, LOVED, LED

    1. Looked upon his pitiful situation
    2. Loved him with divine love
    3. Led him to make a choice
    4. We must use all opportunities to follow His example

    ALTAR CALL

    1. Not everyone chooses this free pardon. This man did not.
    2. You too may leave here choosing to hold on to things rather
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