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2. Psalm 107:22
Let them also offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, And tell of His works with joyful singing.
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3. Atheistic Believers Psalm 14
Psalms – we are studying the Psalms because: 1. We are commanded to sing them; 2. We are commanded to bring them to each other (1 Cor. 14:26); 3. They teach us about the Kingdom (Acts 13:33)
Psalm 14

4. Rise of Disbelief
Atheism: the BELIEF that there is no God Agnostic: the UNCERTAINTY of God About 31% of people in Oregon “unaffiliated”
According to the Pew Research Center, Oregon is ranked as one of the least churchgoing states in the nation, with "unaffiliated" making up 31 percent of the state and 61 percent of the state identifying as Christian -- a low number compared to other states.

5. Rise of Disbelief
Atheism: the BELIEF that there is no God Agnostic: the UNCERTAINTY of God About 10% of people claim to be atheists
On Monday, March 4 –
“I always thought Portland would be a good place to try it, too, because we’re one of the least religiously affiliated cities in the country,” Cheryl Kolbe, president of the Portland-area chapter of FFRF, added.
Oregon is ranked as one of the least churchgoing states in the nation, with "unaffiliated" making up 31 percent of the state and 61 percent of the state identifying as Christian -- a low number compared to other states.

6. God Looks Down on Men
God was not saying every single man is evil God was saying that any man does not believe: He has become corrupt He does not do good He opposed the people of God
According to the Pew Research Center, Oregon is ranked as one of the least churchgoing states in the nation, with "unaffiliated" making up 31 percent of the state and 61 percent of the state identifying as Christian -- a low number compared to other states.

7. God Looks Down on Men
“The fool says in his heart….” Overt profession of faith Practical lifestyle of atheism Functional/Practical Atheism: Behavior that appears to say that there is no confidence in the existence and presence of God
Definition taken from : Parker Palmer at
Theme – Psalm 14 was not refering to the person who overtly proclaims there is no God, but the one who does so in themselves, perhaps unaware of that proclaimation

8. The Other Kind of Atheist
A functional/practical atheist May see themselves as a believer May not realize they do not believe in God It is their behavior that declares their atheism They are self-deceived
Definition taken from : Parker Palmer at
Theme – Psalm 14 was not refering to the person who overtly proclaims there is no God, but the one who does so in themselves, perhaps unaware of that proclaimation

9. Christian Unbelievers
Believe survival depend on us: "Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.” Matthew 6:31-32

10. Christian Unbelievers
Believe congregational success depend on us: So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.…. For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, you are God's building. 1 Corinthians 3:7,9

11. Christian Unbelievers
Do not fear God’s judgment "But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment” Matthew 12:36 (God) will render to each one according to his deeds Romans 2:6

12. Christian Unbelievers
Do not fear God’s judgment For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. Hebrews 10:26-27

13. Christian Unbelievers
Believe God thinks like them: “Non-Christians who seek God with a sincere heart, which would be Gandhi….can be saved…” Bill O’Reilly, April 25, 2011

14. Christian Unbelievers
Believe God thinks like them: God won’t send good people to hell (those I think are good) God is not concerned with how we worship (what I think is worship) God does not think this is sinful (things I don’t think it are sinful)

15. Rejecting Christian Atheism
Placing God in Charge: II Corinthians 12 1) Learning the Fear of God: Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; Philippians 2:12
2Co 12:8 Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. 9 And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

16. Rejecting Christian Atheism
Placing God in Charge: II Corinthians 12 1) Learning the Fear of God: 2) Finding the Mind of God: Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

18. The End of Unbelief
But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death Revelation 21:8

19. The End of Belief
Receiving the end of your faith--the salvation of your souls Peter 1:9

20. What Must I Do To Be Saved
Hear……………………………..……….…….Romans 10:17 Believe……………..………………………..……Mark 16:16 Confess………………..…………………..……Romans 10:9 Repent..…………………..………………………….Acts 2:38 Being Baptized…………………………… Peter 3:21 Stay Faithful..….....……………………..Revelation 2:11