Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you. – Romans 16:16 All the brothers send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss. – 1 Corinthians 16:20 Greet one another with a holy kiss. – 2 Corinthians 13:12 Greet one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. – 1 Peter 5:14 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. – 1 Thessalonians 5:26 I. What Did Paul and Peter Mean by these Commands? I. What Did Paul and Peter Mean by these Commands? A. Two Options: I. What Did Paul and Peter Mean by these Commands? A. Two Options: 1) A Liturgical Practice I. What Did Paul and Peter Mean by these Commands? A. Two Options: 1) A Liturgical Practice 2) A Normal Greeting I. What Did Paul and Peter Mean by these Commands? B. Why a Kiss? I. What Did Paul and Peter Mean by these Commands? B. Why a Kiss? 1) Culturally Appropriate I. What Did Paul and Peter Mean by these Commands? B. Why a Kiss? 1) Culturally Appropriate 2) Gospel Significance I. What Did Paul and Peter Mean by these Commands? C. Does It Have to Be a Kiss? I. What Did Paul and Peter Mean by these Commands? C. Does It Have to Be a Kiss? 1) It May Be a Kiss I. What Did Paul and Peter Mean by these Commands? C. Does It Have to Be a Kiss? 1) It May Be a Kiss 2) I Don’t Think It Must Be a Kiss II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? A. The Importance of ALL – 1 Thess. 5:26 II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? A. The Importance of ALL – 1 Thess. 5:26 1) Purpose to Meet New People II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? A. The Importance of ALL – 1 Thess. 5:26 1) Purpose to Meet New People 2) Look for Opportunities to Bless II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? B. The Importance of Connection (Kiss) II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? B. The Importance of Connection (Kiss) 1) We are the Family of God II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? B. The Importance of Connection (Kiss) 1) We are the Family of God 2) We may be outsiders out there; but we are welcomed here II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? C. The Importance of Holiness (Holy Kiss) II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? C. The Importance of Holiness (Holy Kiss) 1) A Warning for our Over-Sensualize Society II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? C. The Importance of Holiness (Holy Kiss) 1) A Warning for our Over-Sensualize Society 2) An Encouragement to Avoid Throwing the Baby Out with the Bathwater II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? C. The Importance of Holiness (Holy Kiss) 1) A Warning for our Over-Sensualize Society 2) An Encouragement to Avoid Throwing the Baby Out with the Bathwater 3) A Call to Godly Discernment II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? C. The Importance of Holiness (Holy Kiss) 1) A Warning for our Over-Sensualize Society 2) An Encouragement to Avoid Throwing the Baby Out with the Bathwater 3) A Call to Godly Discernment a) Be Sensitive & Prefer Others II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? C. The Importance of Holiness (Holy Kiss) 1) A Warning for our Over-Sensualize Society 2) An Encouragement to Avoid Throwing the Baby Out with the Bathwater 3) A Call to Godly Discernment a) Be Sensitive & Prefer Others b) Use Your Eyes & Your Words II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? C. The Importance of Holiness (Holy Kiss) 1) A Warning for our Over-Sensualize Society 2) An Encouragement to Avoid Throwing the Baby Out with the Bathwater 3) A Call to Godly Discernment a) Be Sensitive & Prefer Others b) Use Your Eyes & Your Words c) Be Honest II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? D. The Importance of Names – Romans 16 II. How Do We Apply This Command to Our Lives? D. The Importance of Names – Romans 16 Phoebe, Prisca, Aquila, Epaenetus, Mary, Andronicus, Junia, Ampliatus, Urbanus, Stachys, Apelles, Aristobulus, Herodion, Narcissus, Tryphaena, Tryphosa, Persis, Rufus, Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, Philologus, Julia, Nereus, Olympas, Timothy, Lucius, Jason, Sosipater, Tertius, Gaius, Erastus, Quartus III. Kissing and Jesus III. Kissing and Jesus A. Jesus was Accessible (He was kissed a lot) III. Kissing and Jesus A. Jesus was Accessible (He was kissed a lot) B. Jesus was not Shy about Touching Others III. Kissing and Jesus A. Jesus was Accessible (He was kissed a lot) B. Jesus was not Shy about Touching Others C. Jesus knows the Power of Touch