Called to separate
Rev. Matthew DeBoer expounds II Corinthians 6:14-18, establishing the covenantal basis for the biblical command that believers must separate from unbelievers and unholy associations. The article roots this practical imperative in God's covenant of grace and the believer's status as God's covenant friends, demonstrating how doctrinal understanding of God's covenant relationship should shape the Christian's daily conduct and relationships.
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, and will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. II Corinthians 6:17, 18 In II Corinthians 6:14-16, Paul commands Corinthian believers not to fellowship with unbelievers because of God's covenant of grace. He says in verse 14, "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers." The apostle gives the reason halfway...
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org
Related Resources
The Gospel And AI: Why God Will Never be Pleased With an AI-Generated Sermon (Nor with the Minister Who Tries)
Barry Gritters
Standard BearerFor it Seemed Good to the Spirit and to Us*
William Langerak
Standard BearerEditor’s Notes
Unknown
Standard BearerSynod 2025 Summary
Joshua Engelsma
Standard BearerThe Minister’s Relation to Christ’s Body*
Douglas Kuiper
Standard Bearer