LIVE WORTHY: Practical Advice from a Man in Chains Wind-Tossed Babies or Grown Ups?

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LIVE WORTHY: Practical Advice from a Man in Chains Wind-Tossed Babies or Grown Ups?

Introduction Unfaithful FIANCÉE? 2 Corinthians 11:1-4 The Evangelical Church – BREEDING GROUND for the Cults! The Evangelical Church – BREEDING GROUND for the Cults! Ephesians 4:11-16 Unfaithful FIANCÉE? 2 Corinthians 11:1-4 The Evangelical Church – BREEDING GROUND for the Cults! The Evangelical Church – BREEDING GROUND for the Cults! Ephesians 4:11-16

Goal of Giftedness: Unity in THE FAITH GROW UP in Christ “to each one” “no longer infants” – blown and tossed by winds of teaching Unity in THE FAITH GROW UP in Christ “to each one” “no longer infants” – blown and tossed by winds of teaching

Goal of Giftedness: Unity in THE FAITH GROW UP in Christ “speaking the truth in love” “as each part does its work” Unity in THE FAITH GROW UP in Christ “speaking the truth in love” “as each part does its work”

Waves & Winds that Toss Babes in Faith: ADDITION SUBTRACTION MULTIPLICATION DIVISION ADDITION SUBTRACTION MULTIPLICATION DIVISION

What are the signs of a Counterfeit Christianity? Add to Bible Subtract from Jesus Multiply Requirements for Salvation Divide Body of Christ

ADD to God’s Word  Additional Holy Books  Mormons

ADD to God’s Word Doctrine and Covenants Pearl of Great Price The Bible The Bible by Joseph Smith Book of Mormon Our Final Authority The Mormon Final Authority Restoration Branch Final Authority

ADD to God’s Word  Additional Holy Books  Mormons/RLDS (Community of Christ)  Christian Science— Mary Baker Eddy  Science & Health Key to Scriptures  Etc., etc….

ADD to God’s Word  Additional Authorities  Unique Translations  Scripture Twisting  Acts 20:30 & 2 Peter 3:15b-16

Jehovah’s Witnesses

The New World Translation Chicago Bible Society Scripture Studies The New World Translation Chicago Bible Society Scripture Studies

Subtract from Jesus 2 Corinthians 11:3-4  Who Is the Jesus of the Bible?  FULLY God  BODILY Risen from Dead  Fully HUMAN, Born of a Virgin

Subtract from Jesus  Mormons: Jesus is the brother of Lucifer and once was a human like us until he perfected himself. Born into this world through a physical union between God the Father and Mary.

Subtract from Jesus  Jehovah Witnesses: Not THE Son of God, not God Himself. Rather Jesus was a creation of God, the angel Michael and a son of God. Resurrection was only in the spirit.

Subtract from Jesus  Christian Science: Not divine or in any unique way. Jesus simply manifested the Christ Principle. We can all do the same.

 Galatians 1:6-8 (p. 1151) — Another Gospel  Deny EFFECTIVENESS of Christ’s Death  Add WORKS MULTIPLY Requirements of Salvation

Matthew 7:13-14

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

WORKS FAITH Covers Original Sin Most Christian Counterfeits…

God’s Word Says… FAITH gets us to God: Romans 5:1-2

1 Corinthians 12:12-14 (p. 1137)  Claim to be THE Church or ONLY TRUE Church  Deny UNITY of All BELIEVERS in One Body DIVIDE Body of Christ

What are the signs of a Counterfeit Christianity? Add to Bible Subtract from Jesus Multiply Requirements for Salvation Divide Body of Christ

Conclusion 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 (p. 1148) Satan: Great Masquerader— ANGEL of Light! 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 (p. 1148) Satan: Great Masquerader— ANGEL of Light!

Foundation of Mormons & RLDS

Conclusion Only ONE Gospel: Salvation Only by Faith in Blood of Jesus! We Need to Call Only ONE Gospel: Salvation Only by Faith in Blood of Jesus! We Need to Call 1-1-1