The New Testament Commands of Christian Relationships /Lois Jean Hummon.
- first edition.
- Columbia, South Carolina : [Unknown], (c)1961.
- 98 pages
Chapter I: Introduction Chapter II: The Christian's Relationship to Other Christians In General Situations Chapter III: The Christian's Relationship to Other Christians in Special Situations Chapter IV: Observations Made Concerning the Commands of Christian Relationships Chapter V: Conclusion
The Problem -- The Plan -- The Presuppositions -- The Purpose. Principles of Conduct to Avoid -- Do Not Kill -- Do Not Steal -- Do Not Defraud -- Do Not Be Desirous of Vain Glory -- Do Not Bear False Witness -- Do Not Grudge One against Another -- Do Not Speak Evil of Each Other -- Do Not Strive about Words to No Profit -- Principles of Conduct to Practice -- Walk in Love -- Dwell in Unity -- Honor One Another -- Intercede in Prayer -- Be Patient toward All Men -- Edify One Another -- Teach Others to Teach Others -- Communicate -- Be Hospitable -- Do Good -- Provoke to Good Works -- Bear Each Other's Burdens -- Minister Spiritual Gifts to Each Other -- Greet Each Other Cordially -- Companion Principles to Consider -- Do Not Forget to Assemble -- Return Good for Evil -- Think More of Others Than of Self -- Show True Love by Proper Actions -- Use Freedom to Serve -- Give to Those Who Cannot Repay -- Do All to the Glory of God -- Do Not Lie--Be Truthful -- Do Not Steal, but Work in Order to Give -- Speak What Is Edifying -- Be Kind and Forgiving. Relation to Those in Authority -- Relation to the Various Age Groups -- Relation to the Family Circle -- Relation to an Erring Brother -- Relation to an Offending Brother -- Relation to a Weak Brother. The Principles Applying to General Situations May Be Grouped Differently -- There Are Some Principles That Are Emphasized More Than Others -- A Change Is Noted in the Commands by the Work of the Cross -- A Failure to Keep the Commands Affects One's Relationship with Others and with God because They Are His Commands -- The Problem of Failure to Obey the Commands Is Due to Sin in the Individual -- Keeping the Commands Is Proof of Discipleship, Love for God, and Love for Others -- The End in View Is Not Simply Obedience to a Set of Rules; It Is the Development of People of a Particular Sort -- There Is an Individual Responsibility in the Application of the Principles.
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