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<p>For additional notes and resources check out Douglas’ <a href="https://www.douglasjacoby.com/clean-podcast-0/" target="_blank"><strong>website.</strong></a></p><p><strong>The Problem</strong><br />Too many Christians are defeated by:</p><ul><li>the uncleanness of materialism</li><li>the pollution of sexual temptation</li><li>a general lack of holiness & fire for the things of the Lord</li></ul><p>It's normal to feel <i>unclean</i> in the presence of God. But once we're cleansed, we should be ready for service (Isa 6:1-9; 2 Tim 2:19-22). Yet at times we all come short in the area of discipleship.</p><p>With this in mind, the goal of this series accords with Paul's intention in writing to Timothy (1 Tim 1:5-7). We all need three precious things -- without which we may shipwreck our faith (1 Tim 1:18-19).</p><ul><li>a pure heart</li><li>a good conscience</li><li>a sincere faith</li></ul><p>Seekers are attracted to God when they see a truly sacrificial spiritual life (Rom 12:1-2; John 12:32). While none of us wants to shipwreck our faith, the disaster normally begins with (greater and greater) moral compromises.</p><p><strong>The Plan</strong><br />Get ready for an entire month of focus on</p><ul><li>Cleanliness in the OT (Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah)</li><li>Cleanliness in the NT (James, Peter, John, Paul)</li><li>Walking in the Light – a terribly misunderstood concept</li><li>OT & NT lepers</li><li>NT exorcisms</li><li>OT & NT reanimations</li><li>Jesus’ (unique) resurrection</li><li>Purity and Transformation in the history of Christianity</li></ul><p>Hence the full title of the 31-podcast series:<br /><i>CLEAN IN '17 – Purity, Cleansing, Leprosy, Exorcism, & Reanimation.</i></p>