1. If I Were An Infidel, I Would Be…
Psalm 14:1-7

2. Always Been Infidels Those who are unbelievers Oppose Christ
Use the law to deny religious expression
Others turn to God in a time of crisis

3. Group To Be Pitied Scorn those who believe in God
Call faith a “crutch”
Not frightened by the judgment

4. No Worse Off Than Some Professed Believers
Those with no real faith
Passive faith not enough (James 2:14-26)
Lives must reflect our faith (James 1:27)

5. No Worse Off Than Some Professed Believers
Destiny the same
The fate of the disobedient (2 Thessalonians 1:6-9)
The fate of those who do not live right (Matthew 7:21; 2 Peter 2:14)

6. Be Better Off Than Some Christians
Consider this
“Worse than an unbeliever” (1 Timothy 5:8)
Serious to deny the faith (Hebrews 6:4-8; 2 Peter 2:20-22)

7. Be Better Off Than Some Christians
Demonstrate our faith
Worthless to God without faith (Luke 14:34, 35)
Influence destroyed (2 Samuel 12:14; Ephesians 4:1)

8. Challenge Christians To Defend Their Faith
For those who truly doubt…
Proof in the universe (Romans 1:20)
Try to convince unbelievers of this?

9. Challenge Christians To Defend Their Faith
Expected to defend our faith
Unbelievers right to ask us (1 Peter 3:15)
Answer logically, rationally, not just emotionally

10. Be A Fool Before God Does not accept accountability
Bible calls them fools (Psalm 14:1)
Open rebellion (Romans 1:21, 28)
Self-centered (Luke 12:20)

11. Be A Fool Before God Be careful
Never question the authority and wisdom of God
Live within His word (Ephesians 5:11; 2 John 9-11)

12. Not Be One In Hell Tragic result of infidelity
Suffer God’s wrath (Luke 16:19-31)
Will all confess one day (Philippians 2:9-11)

13. Not Be One In Hell Tragedy in this life
Never know the comfort of a loving shepherd (Psalm 23:4)
Never know the peace that comes to believers (Romans 5:1)
A peace that surpasses all comprehension (Philippians 4:7)

14. Conclusion
Infidel or believer?
Living as a believer?