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The Way of Man. Jeremiah 10:17-25. Jeremiah 10:23. O LORD, I know the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man who walks to direct his own steps. The Way of Life. Prov. 3:1-2. Physical life is given by God, Gen. 2:7 (Acts 17:25, 28)
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The Way of Man Jeremiah 10:17-25
Jeremiah 10:23 • O LORD, I know the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man who walks to direct his own steps.
The Way of Life Prov. 3:1-2 • Physical life is given by God,Gen. 2:7 (Acts 17:25, 28) 1. Even the wicked king of Israel knew this truth! 2 Kings 5:7 2. Today, man has elevated himself into the seat of God
The Way of Life Prov. 3:1-2 • Spiritual life is given by God,Heb. 12:9-11 1. Salvation by grace through faith, Ephesians 2:1-8 2. Sons of God,Galatians 3:26-27
The Way of Life Prov. 3:1-2 • Eternal life is given by God,John 3:14-16; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13 Jesus is the way to life! John 14:6
The Way of Morality 1 Pet. 4:1-6 • Immorality fulfills evil lusts, 1 Peter 4:2-3; 1 John 2:15-17 • We are to have the mind of Christ & cease sin,1 Peter 4:1 (14-16)
The Way of Morality 1 Pet. 4:1-6 • Man teaches immorality (Isa. 5:20) 1. Situation ethics (no moral absolutes) 2. Let your conscience be your guide (not revealed truth) 3. “No harm, no foul”(Rom. 3:23; 6:23)
The Way of Morality 1 Pet. 4:1-6 • Grace of God teaches moral purity, Titus 2:11-12 1. Live soberly, righteously & godly 2. Integrity, knowledge & wisdom,Proverbs 19:1-3
The Way of Truth Jno. 14:6 • What is truth?(Jno. 18:37) 1.God is truth,1 John 1:5-6 (Deut. 32:4; Romans 3:4) 2. God’s word is truth, John 17:17 (Psalm 33:4)
The Way of Truth Jno. 14:6 • Truth is revealed by God, Eph. 3:3-4 • Truth is taught, Eph. 4:20-21 • “Buy the truth” & do not sell it, Prov. 23:23 • Must love the truth to be saved, 2 Ths. 2:10 • Believe truth or be condemned, 2 Ths. 2:12
The Way of Truth Jno. 14:6 • Jesus is truth, John 1:14 (Eph. 4:21) 1. His words are spirit & life, John 6:63, 68 2. Abide in His word: Disciple, know truth & be freed from sin, John 8:31-32
The Way of Sound Doctrine Gal. 1:6-10 • Doctrines of men are not the doctrine of God, Matthew 15:7-9; Titus 2:10 -False, deceptive and carry one away from God, Col. 2:8, 22-23; Heb. 13:9 (Eph. 4:14)
The Way of Sound Doctrine Gal. 1:6-10 • The doctrine of Christ: 1. From God & is knowable, Jno. 7:16-17 2. Secures fellowship with God,2 Jno. 9 3. Is godly,1 Timothy 6:3 • We are to teach no other doctrine, 1 Timothy 1:3-4, 10-11
The Way of Salvation Acts 4:12 • God’s plan of salvation, Rom. 6:17-18 • Believe in Jesus Christ, Rom. 1:16 • Confess your faith, Rom. 10:9-10 • Repent of your sins, Rom. 2:4 • Be baptized into Christ, Rom. 6:3-4 • Be faithful to Jesus, Rom. 12:1-2
Man's Only Hope Jer. 17:9-10 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)