The Hebrew writer exhorted the brethren to strengthen each other in the time of chastening so none would be lost spiritually (Hebrews 12:12-17). Not only would the apostasy of one be devastating to that individual, but it could defile many. We must seek to prevent roots of bitterness from springing up. Ppt: Outline: To download, …
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“But I want to remind you, though you once knew this, that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe.” (Jude 5) The topic of apostasy is considered. Ppt: Outline: To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link …
Continue reading Sermon: Saved to be DestroyedPaul warned Timothy of a coming apostasy in 1 Timothy 4. He then gave Timothy some personal instruction as a minister of the gospel concerning instructing the brethren of said error. The chapter stands as a blueprint for us to follow in arming ourselves against the danger of departing from the faith. Ppt: Armed Against Apostasy …
Continue reading Sermon: Armed Against Apostasy“There remains therefore a rest for the people of God” (Hebrews 4:9). The rest remains to be entered, but we must not make the same mistake the wilderness wondering Israelites made. This sermon is a consideration of Hebrews 3 and 4. Outline: A Rest for the People of God To download, right-click on the title in …
Continue reading Sermon: A Rest for the People of GodWhen one departs from the living God, whether he has subsequently been withdrawn from, or has shown his disinterest by his own departure, what attitudes should the faithful have toward him, and what responsibilities do they have toward him? This sermon in two parts considers the attitudes and responsibilities the faithful are to have, and …
Continue reading Sermon: Attitudes and Responsibilities Toward the Apostate (Parts 1&2)A consideration of 1 Timothy 4. Outline: Acceptable Reactions Toward Apostasy To download, right-click on the title in the track list and select “Save link as…”
Continue reading Sermon: Acceptable Reactions Toward ApostasyIn 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, Paul gave the example of the Israelite’s fall in the wilderness, despite the spiritual provision from Christ, in order to warn the Corinthians about apostasy. In order to please God, and have life spiritually, we have to follow what the word says, and stay away from sin. Ppt: That Spiritual Rock …
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“And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of …
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Jude wrote his epistle to exhort the brethren to “contend earnestly for the faith” (v. 3). False teachers had crept in, and they were wreaking havoc on the church. False doctrine is extremely destructive, and must not be tolerated. While it seems there is an air of confidence for the brethren in Jude’s epistle, there …
Continue reading Jude 5-7“Thus says the Lord: ‘Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, “We will not walk in it”‘” (Jeremiah 6:16). The text of Jeremiah 6 is considered, and application is made. …
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