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The Doctrine of Balaam

The Doctrine of Balaam. Numbers 22-25. Pergamos.

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The Doctrine of Balaam

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  1. The Doctrine of Balaam Numbers 22-25 Pergamos “But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality.” Revelation 2:14 NKJV

  2. Balak = King of Moab Feared The Israelites Balak sent men to have Balaam come and curse the Israelites Balaam = prophet From Pethor

  3. Balak = King of Moab Feared The Israelites Balak sent men to have Balaam come and curse the Israelites Balaam = prophet From Pethor Pethor 900 Moab

  4. Balaam Prophet of God Messengers sent - reward offered Come and pronounce a curse on these people ! God said: “Thou shalt not go with them: thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed.” 22:12 Balak sent more messengers – greater rewards Num. 22:19 “Now therefore, I pray you, tarry ye also here this night, that I may know what the Lord will say unto me more.” “what else the Lord will speak to me”

  5. "If the men come to call you, rise and go with them; but only the word which I speak to you-that you shall do.“ Num. 22:20

  6. “Why are you beating me?” Balaam saw the angel !! Balaam wanted to go because he desired the money !

  7. Balaam Went to Balak and tried 3 times to curse the people But each time God turned it into a Blessing Balak sent him away in Anger! Balaam went back to his home !

  8. Balaam The Doctrine of “Woe to them! For they have gone in the way of Cain, have run greedily in the error of Balaam for profit, and perished in the rebellion of Korah.” Jude 11 “They have forsaken the right way and gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;” 2 Pet. 2:15 “But I have a few things against you: you have some there who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, so that they might eat food sacrificed to idols and practice sexual immorality.” Rev.2:14 ESV

  9. Modern Balaams “what else the Lord will speak to me” Desires to be saved Faith Repentance Confession Baptism Does not please him “Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the children of God.” Matt. 5:8

  10. Modern Balaams “what else the Lord will speak to me” Does not want to be baptized Faith Repentance Confession Baptism Does not feel it is necessary “He that believeth on the Son hath eternal life.” John 6:41 Mark 16:16 “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved, but he that believeth not shall be damned.”

  11. Modern Balaams “what else the Lord will speak to me” Drunkard Wants to continue drinking alcoholic beverages “Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.” Matt. 15:11 Gal. 5:21 “shall not inherit the kingdom of God.”

  12. Modern Balaams “what else the Lord will speak to me” Saloon keeper Wants to continue his job “But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.” 1 Tim. 5:8 “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” 1 Thes. 5:22

  13. Modern Balaams “what else the Lord will speak to me” Immoral girl Living a sinful life “We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren.” 1 Jn.3:14 Gal. 5:19-21 “not inherit the kingdom of God.”

  14. Modern Balaams “what else the Lord will speak to me” Atheist Does not believe in God “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.” Psalms 14:1

  15. Modern Balaams “what else the Lord will speak to me” Marriage / Divorce / Remarriage Do not like the verse in Matt. 19:9 One cause for divorce and remarriage = fornication Look for Loopholes

  16. Modern Balaams “what else the Lord will speak to me” Instrumental Music in Worship No verse that says: “Thou shalt not use” “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;” Eph. 5:19

  17. The Doctrine of Balaam Error Partial Obedience Is Disobedience • Making Bible contradict itself • Ignoring parts of the Bible “what else the Lord will speak to me”

  18. The Doctrine of Balaam Error modern • “I haven’t reached a decision on that question” • “Let’s keep an open mind on this subject” Let us see if we can find something else that God says which we like better “…ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 2 Timothy 3:7

  19. The Doctrine of Balaam • To get the doctrine of God • To find the plan of God • Not to prove our doctrine

  20. “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Tim. 2:15 “handling aright the word of truth” ASV “rightly handling the word of truth” ESV “Accurately handling the word of truth” NASB “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32

  21. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 evanscoc@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning November 6, 2011

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