CLEAN – podcast 4 (Purity in James-Peter-John)

<p>For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ <a href="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/clean-podcast-4/" target="_blank"><strong>website.</strong></a></p><p><strong>Introduction</strong></p><ul><li>Reminder: purity is a <i>broad</i> concept. Narrowing the definition to a single sin lets us off the hook!</li><li>How are you doing this year (so far) with purity of thought, speech, and lifestyle? How's your focus?</li><li>Just as in OT so in NT...</li></ul><p><strong>Scriptural study</strong></p><ul><li>James 1:27<ul><li>The pollution of the world makes us apathetic and self-absorbed</li><li>Sodom (Ezek 16:48) is a lamentable example of a people polluted by the world</li><li>Their hallmark sin of sodomy is not even mentioned in this passage (though it is alluded to)</li><li>Not to care about those in emotional or psychological agony renders our religion impure -- even worthless (Jas 1:26).</li></ul></li><li>James 3:17<ul><li>This verse appears in the conclusion of a chapter on the tongue.</li><li>In speech, attitude, fellowship, outreach, interactions at home, response to criticism, etc., we are to stay pure.</li></ul></li><li>1 Pet 1:22<ul><li>It's hard to love and give to others with a troubled conscience.</li><li>Notice also that our hearts are purified by <i>obedience.</i></li><li>This is probably also an allusion to rebirth (water, spirit) -- obeying their gospel (Acts 5:32; 2 Thess 1:8; etc).</li></ul></li><li>1 Pet 3:2<ul><li>Context: winning over a spouse -- but it has wide application.</li><li>Winning over anyone who isn't ready for reason and studying the scripture...</li></ul></li><li>Rev 19:8<ul><li>The imagery of clean garments is opposite that of Isa 64:4-7.</li><li>In fact, this verse <i>refutes</i> the common Protestant (esp. Calvinist) interpretation. Purity entails obedience and <i>is</i> within reach.</li></ul></li><li>Rev 19:14 -- from the beginning of the Bible to the end, purity is a crucial concept and essential for our lives as followers of God.</li></ul><p><strong>Case study:</stron