{"id":9657,"date":"2006-09-13T20:49:15","date_gmt":"2006-09-14T01:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/?p=9657"},"modified":"2023-02-12T08:01:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-12T14:01:39","slug":"quick-reference-for-personal-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/quick-reference-for-personal-workers\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Reference for Personal Workers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Hear<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

John 6:45<\/td>\nMust hear and learn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Romans 10:14<\/td>\nMust hear to believe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Romans 10:17<\/td>\nMust hear the words of Christ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Revelation 1:3<\/td>\nA blessing in hearing and doing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
James 1:22<\/td>\nBe doers and not hearers only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hebrews 2:3<\/td>\nSalvation by the word<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Cor. 15:1-2<\/td>\nSaved by the gospel, if held fast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
James 1:18<\/td>\nBegotten by the word<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 18:8<\/td>\nHearing, believed, baptized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Believe<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hebrews 11:6<\/td>\nFaith required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
James 2:24<\/td>\nNot faith only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mark 16:16<\/td>\nBelieve to be saved<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John 6:29<\/td>\nFaith is a work (also Gal. 5:6)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John 8:24<\/td>\nBelieve or die in your sins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John 5:24<\/td>\nHear Christ and believe God<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 16:31<\/td>\nBelieve on the Lord Jesus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Romans 16:26<\/td>\nFaith requires obedience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Galatians 5:6<\/td>\nFaith works through love<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hebrews 11:1<\/td>\nDefinition of faith<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
James 2:19<\/td>\nEven demons believe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John 12:46-48<\/td>\nWhoever believes dwells in light<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 18:8<\/td>\nHearing, believed, baptized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John 3:16<\/td>\nBelieve on Christ for eternal life<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Repent<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Luke 13:3,5<\/td>\nRepent or perish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 17:30<\/td>\nCommanded to repent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 2:38<\/td>\nRepent for the forgiveness of sin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 3:19<\/td>\nRepent for blessings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 26:20<\/td>\nRepent is turning to God and good works<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Revelation 2:5<\/td>\nRepentance is shown by works<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Luke 15:7<\/td>\nRepentance brings joy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Romans 2:4<\/td>\nGod’s goodness leads to repentance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II Corinthians 7:9-10<\/td>\nGodly sorrow works repentance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 11:18<\/td>\nGod grants repentance unto life<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matthew 21:28-29<\/td>\nExample of repentance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mark 1:15<\/td>\nRepent and believe (also Acts 20:21)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Confess<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Romans 10:9-10<\/td>\nConfess unto salvation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matthew 10:32-33<\/td>\nConfess Christ (also Luke 12:8)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matthew 16:16<\/td>\nPeter’s example<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Timothy 6:12<\/td>\nThe good confession<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 8:35-37<\/td>\nThe eunuch’s confession<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I John 4:15<\/td>\nGod dwells in the one who confesses<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Philippians 2:11<\/td>\nEvery tongue should confess Jesus Christ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Baptism<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Acts 10:48<\/td>\nCommanded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Romans 6:3-5<\/td>\nA burial (immersion)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colossians 2:12<\/td>\nIn likeness of death, burial, and resurrection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 2:38<\/td>\nFor forgiveness of sins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Peter 3:21<\/td>\nTo be saved (also Mark 16:16)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 22:16<\/td>\nTo wash away sins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Galatians 3:26-27<\/td>\nTo get into Christ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Corinthians 12:13<\/td>\nTo get into the body (church). Must be in the church to be saved (Acts 2:47)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John 3:23<\/td>\nRequires much water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 8:38<\/td>\nRequires going down into the water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 8:39<\/td>\nRejoicing comes after baptism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matthew 28:19<\/td>\nIn the name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ephesians 4:5<\/td>\nOne baptism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 18:24-19:7<\/td>\nJohn’s baptism is invalid now<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colossians 1:13-14<\/td>\nSaved through the blood of Christ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colossians 2:12<\/td>\nA work of God<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Titus 3:4-5<\/td>\nBaptism is contrasted with work<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 18:8<\/td>\nHearing, believed, baptized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 2:41<\/td>\nReceived the word and was baptized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 8:13-14<\/td>\nBelieved and were baptized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Obedience<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Matthew 7:21<\/td>\nMust say and do God’s will (also James 1:25)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 5:29<\/td>\nMust obey God, not man<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hebrews 5:8-9<\/td>\nChrist saves those who obey<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Samuel 15:22<\/td>\nObedience is better than sacrifice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Romans 6:17<\/td>\nObey God’s doctrine, not man’s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ephesians 6:1<\/td>\nChildren, obey parents in the Lord<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Titus 3:1-3<\/td>\nObedience towards others<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II Thessalonians 1:8<\/td>\nObey gospel or be lost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Romans 16:26<\/td>\nThere is an obedience of faith<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I John 3:22<\/td>\nReward for obedience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John 8:31<\/td>\nIf you follow the word, then a disciple<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ecclesiastes 12:13<\/td>\nThe whole duty of man<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Philippians 2:12<\/td>\nWork out your own salvation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
John 14:21, 23<\/td>\nIf you love Jesus, keep commandments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Revelation 2:10<\/td>\nBe faithful unto death<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 10:35<\/td>\nEveryone who fears and works righteousness is accepted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Peter 1:22<\/td>\nPurified in obey the truth<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Not Born in Sin<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Romans 5:12<\/td>\nBecause all sin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ezekiel 28:15<\/td>\nPerfect from birth until sinned<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ezekiel 18:20<\/td>\nSin is not inherited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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When Accountable<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Deuteronomy 1:39<\/td>\nA child cannot distinguish<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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A Christian can Lose Salvation<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

I Timothy 1:18-20<\/td>\nTwo did<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Galatians 5:4-7<\/td>\nSome fell from grace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Timothy 4:1-3<\/td>\nOthers will fall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hebrews 3:12-14<\/td>\nTake heed lest depart. Partakers only if we hold on to the end.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II Timothy 4:4,10<\/td>\nSome will turn aside like Demas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hebrews 10:26<\/td>\nCan sin even though sanctified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jude 24<\/td>\nKept from falling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Timothy 6:10<\/td>\nErred from faith<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Revelation 2:4-5<\/td>\nA church fell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II Peter 2:20-21<\/td>\nHard to return after falling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colossians 1:22-23<\/td>\nIf steadfast in the word<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Corinthians 10:12<\/td>\nWatch yourself or you may fall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 8:12-13, 18-24<\/td>\nExample of Simon’s fall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hebrews 10:38-39<\/td>\nDraw back unto perdition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hebrews 4:1<\/td>\nFear lest you come short<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hebrews 6:4-6<\/td>\nIf a child of God falls, impossible to restore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Corinthians 9:27<\/td>\nPaul could fall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Romans 11:16-24<\/td>\nJews left God, so can Gentiles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hebrews 4:11<\/td>\nMust not follow Jews fall<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hebrews 2:11<\/td>\nPay attention lest we drift away<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ezekiel 33:12-16<\/td>\nSalvation determined by state at death<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Kingdom and Church are the Same<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hebrews 12:23<\/td>\nChurch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hebrews 12:28<\/td>\nKingdom<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mark 9:1<\/td>\nKingdom established before the end of the generation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matthew 16:17-18<\/td>\nchurch and kingdom used in the same context<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 2:25-36<\/td>\nChrist is reigning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Corinthians 15:24-25<\/td>\nMust deliver kingdom at the end<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colossians 1:13<\/td>\nKingdom used in the present tense<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Old Testament is Not in Effect<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Galatians 3:24-25<\/td>\nNot longer under the schoolmaster<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colossians 2:14<\/td>\nNailed to the cross<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hebrews 8:6-10:22<\/td>\nExplained to the Jews<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Romans10:1-4<\/td>\nChrist is the end of the law<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Romans 15:4<\/td>\nFor our learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Corinthians 10:1-12<\/td>\nFor our example<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Galatians 5:4<\/td>\nIf justified by law, then fallen from grace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ephesians 2:15<\/td>\nAbolished law by Christ’s flesh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Romans 7:4-6<\/td>\nDead to the law<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acts 15:4-10<\/td>\nOld Law was a burden<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jeremiah 31:31-32<\/td>\nNew Law will be made, not like the Old Law<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Galatians 5:3<\/td>\nIf we keep part, must keep all<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Galatians 3:10<\/td>\nFollow Old Law then under a curse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matthew 17:5<\/td>\nListen to Jesus, even though Moses was present<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Changing God’s Message<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

II John 9<\/td>\nDoes not have God<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Revelation 22:18-19<\/td>\nDo not add or subtract<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Galatians 1:7-10<\/td>\nEven an angel cannot change<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Deuteronomy 4:2<\/td>\nDo not add or take away<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Proverbs 30:6<\/td>\nDo not add<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Useful Verses<\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

I Corinthians 13:12<\/td>\nPaul did not know everything<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Romans 3:23<\/td>\nAll have sinned<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
II Peter 2:4<\/td>\nThere is a hell, made by God<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Romans 14:12<\/td>\nMust give an account of self<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Proverbs 14:12<\/td>\nThere are ways that seem right<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jeremiah 10:23<\/td>\nMan not able to direct own way<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Corinthians 10:13<\/td>\nTemptation is common<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Corinthians 15:33<\/td>\nEvil friends will corrupt you<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matthew 22:14<\/td>\nFew will be saved<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matthew 7:13-14<\/td>\nThe majority will take the easy way<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I Thessalonians 5:22<\/td>\nAvoid evil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Romans 2:11<\/td>\nGod is impartial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Colossians 1:5-6<\/td>\nGospel taught in all the world<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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