2. THREATS AGAINST THE CHURCH “A License for Immorality” Jude 1:3,4

3. PROTECT AND PRESERVE Two Historic battles over Truth: (1)In the Garden of Eden (misconstruing the commands of God; (2) The Temptation of Christ in the Wilderness: Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-9.

4. I. A CALL TO CONTEND: To defend the truth continuously and vigorously; This is a compound verb in the English which means to “agonize about the truth.” 1 Timothy 6:19-20 19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. 20 O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge--

5. II. A CONFIDENT FAITH “The Faith” – THE Christian faith (a specific message; not just a religious message) “The Common Salvation we share” (all those who are saved have experienced the same saving grace of Jesus Christ; Acts 2:42; I Timothy 6:19,20; 2 Tim 1:13,14. Another Gospel: Gal 1:9

6. III. A COUNTERFEIT BELIEVER: (vs.4a) A.Slipping in secretly with evil intentions; 2 Peter 2:1 (Evolving scripture that adjusts to the changing culture)2 Peter 2:1 Finding Scripture to support a cause, rather than scripture defining the cause. B. Counterfeit Pastors, Elders, Deacons, Teachers: (This destroys Authority) Acts 20:28-31; 2 Cor 11:12-15; Gal 1:6-9

7. IV. A CORRUPTED MESSAGE: (vs.4b) The Character of Apostates: The Character of Apostates: Godless people; ( people whose lives are not filled with God. The Conduct of Apostates: The Conduct of Apostates: Change the grace of God into a license for immorality. The Creed of Apostates: The Creed of Apostates: Deny Jesus Christ and only Sovereign Lord: Titus 1:16; 2 Tim 1:13,14; I Tim 6:20,21; 2 Pt 2:1

8. Awareness to your walk in life Recognize the Word of God, His Church and the Christian message is being attacked. Recognize the Word of God, His Church and the Christian message is being attacked. Make a decision to defend the Truth. Make a decision to defend the Truth. Understand it will cost you friendships and relationships. Understand it will cost you friendships and relationships. Be on guard for SUBTLE intrusions to erode Truth! Be on guard for SUBTLE intrusions to erode Truth!