Great Doctrinal Errors WINDS OF DOCTRINE

BECAUSE… Ephesians 4.14a {14} that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine…

GREAT DOCTRINAL ERRORS All Jews will be saved Baptism for infants – sprinkling/pouring – not for sins Kingdom has not come Miraculous gifts today Organization of the church Original sin Salvation by faith only Ten Commandments (other parts of the Law) in effect today

SALVATION BY FAITH IN THE NEW TESTAMENT John 3:16-21

SALVATION BY FAITH IN THE NEW TESTAMENT How the Lord used the word “faith” Matthew 6:30 Matthew 8:10 Matthew 9:2, 22 Confidence in God Hebrews 11:1

FAITH AND WORKS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT Galatians 2.16 Titus 3.5 Ephesians James 2.24

FAITH AND WORKS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT In each of these cases, effort is evident: Matthew 6:30 Matthew 8:10 Matthew 9:2, 22 Confidence in God leads us to seek Him Hebrews 11:6

BEGINNING OF THE ERROR How we got to where we are: “Church” began to teach that the “church” was involved in pardon of sins Confession to a priest was required Then “penance” – a satisfaction for the sin was imposed by the priest – often public and humiliating

BEGINNING OF THE ERROR How we got to where we are: Luther was responding to a perversion of this idea which gave pardon of sins by paying the “penance” in advance in the form of money He began to proclaim that salvation was by faith only, and had nothing to do with works

HISTORY OF THE ERROR Most of the Protestant Reformation leaders picked up this doctrine of… Sola Fide – Latin for “faith alone”

It is NOT true – James 2.24 It has led to countless confusion It keeps a sinner from obeying the Lord Hebrews 5.9 Acts Thessalonians 1.8 WHAT’S WRONG WITH FAITH ONLY? 1 Peter 4.17 Romans

RESULT OF BELIEVING “FAITH ONLY”? LOST!!!

THE SOLUTION? Hear the Word that was delivered and confirmed Obey it before it’s too late…

Great Doctrinal Errors WINDS OF DOCTRINE