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Old Paths (Jer. 6:16)

By Path. By Path. Old Paths (Jer. 6:16). By Path. By Path. I-65. Indianapolis. Where should we be? Where have we been? Where are we now? Where are we headed if we continue on same path?. Louisville. I-40. Nashville. I-40. I-65. As Individuals & As Churches.

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Old Paths (Jer. 6:16)

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  1. By Path By Path Old Paths (Jer. 6:16) By Path By Path

  2. I-65 Indianapolis • Where should we be? • Where have we been? • Where are we now? • Where are we headed • if we continue on same path? Louisville I-40 Nashville I-40 I-65

  3. As Individuals & As Churches • Where should we be? • Where have we been? • Where are we now? • Where are we headed • if we continue on same path?

  4. Where Are We Headed?

  5. Where Are We Headed? I. Where We Ought To Be

  6. I. Where We Ought To Be • Word is authoritative • It is the word of God • It is inspired • Absolute - Unchanging

  7. I. Where We Ought To Be • Word is authoritative • Respect for the word • Submissive • Strict – No Compromise • Conviction

  8. Where Are We Headed? I. Where We Ought To Be II. Where We Have Been

  9. II. Where We Have Been • Word settled all questions • Deplored sin • Conviction • Teaching others

  10. Where Are We Headed? I. Where We Ought To Be II. Where We Have Been III. Where We Are Now

  11. III. Where We Are Now • Drifting - Changing

  12. Hebrews 2:1 “Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away” (NKJV) Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. (KJV) Footnote KJV “run out as leaking vessels”

  13. Gradually &Slowly Heb. 2:1

  14. III. Where We Are Now • Drifting – Changing • In a Transition Period

  15. Tolerate Old Principles Liberal Thinking & Practice

  16. III. Where We Are Now • Drifting – Changing • In a Transition Period • Single Problem With Many Symptoms

  17. Growing Lack Of Respect For The Bible

  18. Symptoms • Lack of evangelism • Apathy & indifference • Women’s Liberation • Worldliness • Toleration of sin • Materialism • Divorce & Remarriage • Loose on fellowship • Soft & social approach to the gospel • Church viewed as social affair • Allow self to sin and not be bothered

  19. III. Where We Are Now • Drifting – Changing • In a Transition Period • Single Problem With Many Symptoms • Do What We Want

  20. Where Are We Headed? I. Where We Ought To Be II. Where We Have Been III. Where We Are Now IV. Where We Are Headed

  21. IV. Where We Are Headed • Greater departure • Liberal in a lot of areas • Turn from strong to moderates • Women taking different roles • Role of preacher/message change • Role of elders change • Tolerate sin – not preaching against it

  22. Where Are We Headed? I. Where We Ought To Be II. Where We Have Been III. Where We Are Now IV. Where We Are Headed V. Causes

  23. V. Causes • Ignorance • Prosperity • Influence of the world • Learn principle – not application • Learn application – not principle • Desire to appease all – be liked

  24. Where Are We Headed? I. Where We Ought To Be II. Where We Have Been III. Where We Are Now IV. Where We Are Headed V. Causes

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