The 4 aspects of a Tent Christian

1. The Covering
"...for the fashion of this world passeth away." 1 Corinthians 7:31
"The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man
put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy
God."
Deuteronomy 22:5
God's commandment "I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands
, without wrath and doubting. In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in
modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair or gold, or
pearls, or costly array; but (which becometh women professing godliness) with good
works" (I Timothy 2:8-10)

"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your
bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto god, which is your reasonable
service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the
renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and
perfect, will of God."
Romans 12: 1-2

covering
To place something upon or over, so as to protect or conceal.
To invest (oneself) with a great deal of something: covered themselves with glory.
To spread over the surface of: Dust covered the table. Snow covered the ground.
To hide or screen from view or knowledge; conceal:
To protect or shield from harm, loss, or danger.
To compensate or make up for.

2. The Structure
structure
Something made up of a number of parts that are held or put together in a particular way:
hierarchical social structure.
The way in which parts are arranged or put together to form a whole; makeup: triangular
in structure.
The interrelation or arrangement of parts in a complex entity: political structure; plot
structure.
Something constructed, such as a building.

Hebrews 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the
word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do
appear.
Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets,
Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
21 In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in
the Lord:

Must have structure. (give examples of church structure)

Mark 10:42 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they
which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and
their great ones exercise authority upon them.
43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you,
shall be your minister:
44 And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and
to give his life a ransom for many.

We do not have a hierarchy we have a theocracy.

A hierarchy is an organizational structure that has ONE leader on the top. Since we all obey
God's law, we are subject to his theocracy.

God has Structure!

3. Guidelines
guideline
A statement or other indication of policy or procedure by which to determine a course of
action.
Something that holds uprightly.

Saftey lines in the church to keep us from falling over. May be restrictive at times but it
keeps us proudly upright.

Philip and the ethiopian eunuck

Acts 8:30 And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias,
and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?
31 And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me?

Moses talking with God

Exodus 19:12 And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying,
Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of
it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death:
13 There shall not an hand touch it, but he shall surely be stoned, or shot
through; whether it be beast or man, it shall not live: when the trumpet soundeth
long, they shall come up to the mount.

Deutronomy 31:8 When the most High divided to the nations their inheritance,
when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of the people
according to the number of the children of Israel.
Removal of Guidelines:
Isaiah 10:13 For he saith, By the strength of my hand I have done it, and by my
wisdom; for I am prudent: and I have removed the bounds of the people, and
have robbed their treasures, and I have put down the inhabitants like a valiant
(strong) man:

4. Stake -To fasten, secure, or support.

Works of the faith

Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is
among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think
soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh
to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently
seek him.

Matthew 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I
say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this
mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall
be impossible unto you.

James 2:14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and
have not works? can faith save him?
15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled;
notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body;
what doth it profit?
17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith
without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe,
and tremble.
20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his
son upon the altar?
22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made
perfect?
23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was
imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.