1. 1 Peter 4:11 Controversial Words 1

2. “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” - KJV 1 Peter 4:11 2

3. 1. a prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; disputation concerning a matter of opinion. 2. contention, strife, or argument. –Dictionary.com “Controversy” Defined 3

4. “Let him speak as the oracles of God.” As the oracles of God speak; to wit, in accordance with the truth which God has revealed, and with an impressive sense of the responsibility of delivering a message from Him. The word rendered oracles (logia) means, properly, something spoken or uttered; then anything uttered by God - a Divine communication - a revelation…” Barnes on 1 Peter 4:11 4

5. John the Baptist - Mark 6:16-19 Preaching of Stephen - Acts 7:51-59 False Teaching on Circumcision –Acts 15 Preaching of Paul: –Thyatira - Acts 16:16-23 –Thessalonica - Acts 17:1-6 –Athens - Acts 17:16-34 “For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven” - Psalms 119:89 –Matthew 16:13-19; 24:35; 1 Peter 1:25 New Testament Controversies 5

6. Controversial Words The Bible Says: One True God Ex. 20:1-3 1 Cor. 8:6 Controversial To The: Buddhist Muslim Mason 6

7. Controversial Words The Bible Says: Only One Savior John 14:6 Acts 4:12 Controversial To The: Jews Muslims Hindus 7

8. Controversial Words The Bible Says: Deity Composed of 3 Separate Beings Mt. 3:16-17; 28:19; Acts 5:3-4 Controversial To The: Jews Mormons United Pentecostals Jehovah Witnesses 8

9. Controversial Words The Bible Says: God Created Earth In 6 Days Gen. 1; Ex. 20:11; Ps. 33:6-9 Controversial To The: Atheist Evolutionist Theistic Evolutionist 9

10. Controversial Words The Bible Says: Virgin Birth & Miracles of Jesus Matthew 1:18 John 20:30-31 Controversial To The: Modernist In All Religious Bodies 10

11. Controversial Words The Bible Says: 1 Church 1 Plan of Salvation Eph. 4:4; Mt. 16:18; Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38, 47; Gal. 3:27; 1 Cor. 12:13 Controversial To The: Every Denomination In The Land 11

12. Controversial Words The Bible Says: One Mediator Jesus 1 Timothy 2:5 Controversial To The: Catholics Mary - Mediatrix 12

13. Controversial Words The Bible Says: Peter: Apostle Equal To All Other Apostles Controversial To The: Catholics Peter – Prince of the Apostles Vicar of Christ 13

14. Controversial Words The Bible Says: Baptism = Immersion Romans 6:3-4 Acts 8:38-39 Col. 2:12 Controversial To The: Methodists Presbyterians Catholics Lutherans Baptism = Sprinkle 14

15. Controversial Words The Bible Says: Baptism Is For The Remission of Sins Acts 2:38 Acts 22:16 Controversial To The: Baptist Church Methodist Church Almost All Denominational Churches 15

16. Controversial Words The Bible Says: Baptism Is For Penitent Believers Mark 16:16 Acts 2:38 Acts 8:35-39 Controversial To The: Methodist Church Catholic Church Presbyterian Church Lutheran Church Episcopal Church 16

17. Controversial Words The Bible Says: Lord’s Supper On First Day of Every Week Acts 20:7 Controversial To The: Denominational World 17

18. Controversial Words The Bible Says: Sing In Worship Ephesians 5:19 1 Cor. 14:15 Col. 3:16 Controversial To The: Religious World Who Use Instrumental Music Choirs Singing Groups 18

19. Others Controversial Words Independent, Autonomous Churches – Acts 20:28 Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage – Matt. 19:9; 5:28 Fellowship of False Teachers – 2 John 9-11 False Teachers Teach False Doctrine – Matt. 7:15-20 One Man, One Woman Joined In Marriage – Mt. 19:5 Homosexuality Is Sinful – 1 Cor. 6:9-11 Social Drinking Is Sinful – 1 Pet. 4:3 Gambling, Lottery Sinful – Luke 12:15 Hell: Eternal Punishment – Rev. 14:11; 20:14-15 19

20. Heed These Words “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” –1 Peter 4:11 “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears” –2 Timothy 4:2-3 20