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Apostasy

Apostasy. Apostasy begins with a change in attitude – Apostasy is fueled by a change in conviction - Apostasy demands a change in the application of scripture! Apostasy often reacts to criticism in a negative way further hardening the heart!. Is it from heaven or men? – (Mat 21:23-27)

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Apostasy

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  1. Apostasy Don McClain

  2. Apostasy begins with a change in attitude – • Apostasy is fueled by a change in conviction - • Apostasy demands a change in the application of scripture! • Apostasy often reacts to criticism in a negative way further hardening the heart! Don McClain

  3. Is it from heaven or men? – (Mat 21:23-27) • Do ALL in the “name of the Lord” – (Col. 3:17) • What Are The Consequences of “The Bible Doesn’t Say ‘NOT TO’” Approach? – (2 Cor. 5:7) • MANY Determine What They Are Going To Do By What They Are Doing Now . . . Don McClain

  4. The Scribes and Pharisees recognized the need for Divine authority – they just didn’t always apply the need to themselves – (21:23,25; 15:3-9; 23) • Jesus acknowledged the need for Divine authority – (21:24,25) Don McClain

  5. Our Parents (Mt. 10:21, 34-37) • Our Conscience (Acts 23:1; 24:16; 26:9-11) • The Majority (Mt. 7:13-14) • Religious Leaders (2 Cor. 11:13-15; 2 Pet. 2:1-3) • Tradition (Mt. 15:1-9; Col. 2:8, 18-23) • Personal Desire (Pr. 14:12; 16:25; Jer. 10:23) • Emotions & Feelings (Pr. 28:26; Jer. 17:9) • Churches & Denominations (Acts 20:28-32; 1 Tim 4:1-3) • The Good End (Rom. 3:8) • Human Creeds (Mt. 15:7-9) Don McClain

  6. Whatsoever . . . • “In the name of” – Acts 4:7-12 7And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, "By what power or by what name have you done this?” …… 10 . . . that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, . . . 12 . . . there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."~ (NKJV) Don McClain

  7. W. E. Vine: . . . “is used . . . (II) for all that a name implies, of authority, character, rank, majesty, power, excellence, etc., . . . Don McClain

  8. W. E. Vine: . . . (1) representing the authority of Christ.... (2) in the power of.... (3) in acknowledgement or confession of.... (4) in recognition of the authority of (sometimes combined with the thought of relying or resting on)...Col. 3:17; (#3686, pp. 771-772) Don McClain

  9. “Whatever is not against scripture is for scripture, and scripture for it” • [Handbook of Denominations, pg. 132] Martin Luther 1483-1546 Don McClain

  10. Martin Luther 1483-1546 Don McClain

  11. “What the Bible does not command we may not do,” [The Discovery And Reformation – [http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/REFORM/ZWINGLI.HTM] Ulrich Zwingli – 1484-1531 Don McClain

  12. Ulrich Zwingli – 1484-1531 [The Discovery And Reformation – [http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/REFORM/ZWINGLI.HTM] Don McClain

  13. Doctrine – (Origins – Soteriology – Eschatology) • Baptism – (Sprinkling – Pouring - Figurative) • Music in Worship – (Mechanical – Entertainment) • The Lord’s Supper – (Coke & Pizza – Thursday?) • The Work of The CHURCH – (Secular Education – Provision of Social & Recreational Activities – World Benevolence – Extended Earthly Organization) Don McClain

  14. Doctrine – (Origins – Soteriology – Eschatology) • Baptism – (Sprinkling – Pouring - Figurative) • Music in Worship – (Mechanical – Entertainment) • The Lord’s Supper – (Coke & Pizza – Thursday?) • The Work of The CHURCH – (Secular Education – Provision of Social & Recreational Activities – World Benevolence – Extended Earthly Organization) Deut 4:2; 12:32; Joshua 1:7; Proverbs 30:6 2 Tim. 3:16,17; Rev 22:18,19 Don McClain

  15. Cain – (Gen. 4:7) – Heb 11:4 • Nadab and Abihu – (Lev. 10:1,2) • Moses – (Num 20:8-24) • King Saul – (1 Sam. 13 & 15) • David’s ox cart – (1 Chr. 13:7-12; 15:2) • Jeroboam – (1 Kings 12:25-33) • Uzziah – (2 Chr. 26:16-23) • Not of Faith – (Rom 14:23; 2 Cor. 5:7) Don McClain

  16. Measuring what we can do by what we are doing is UNWISE!! • We need to use and follow the pattern – ALWAYS!! • If 2 Peter 1:3; 2 Timothy 3:16,17; Jude 1:3 & 2 John 1:9 – Then - the line is drawn where revelation ends!!!! Don McClain

  17. If we can use a piano in worship . . . Then why not ____________ • If we can have a “building for social activities” . . . • If we can provide secular education . . . (secular ________) • If the elders of this congregation can oversee the work of another congregation . . . Don McClain

  18. Is it from heaven or men? – (Mat 21:23-27) • Do ALL in the “name of the Lord” – (Col. 3:17) • What Are The Consequences of “The Bible Doesn’t Say ‘NOT TO’” Approach? – (2 Cor. 5:7) • MANY Determine What They Are Going To Do By What They Are Doing Now . . . Don McClain

  19. 2 Timothy 1:13 13Hold fast the patternof sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. Don McClain

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