1. Jude 3 1 Peter 4:11 Controversial Words 1

2. “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” –KJV Jude 3 2

3. Strong - To struggle for Barnes - The word here rendered earnestly contend…is one of those words used by the sacred writers which have allusion to the Grecian games…It means to contend upon-i. e. for or about anything; and would be applicable to the earnest effort put forth in those games to obtain the prize. The reference here, of course, is only to contention by argument, by reasoning, by holding fast the principles of religion, and maintaining them against all opposers. –2 Timothy 1:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:21 –Hebrews 2:1-2; 3:6; 4:14; 10:23; Revelation 2:25, 26 “Contend” Defined 3

4. 1. a prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; disputation concerning a matter of opinion. 2. contention, strife, or argument –Dictionary.com “Controversy” Defined 4

5. “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 5

6. “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 6

7. 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 7

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

9. Controversial Words The Bible Says: Only One Savior John 14:6 Acts 4:12 Controversial To The: Jews Muslims Hindus 9

10. 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 10

11. 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 11

12. 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 12

13. 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 13

14. Controversial Words The Bible Says: One Mediator Jesus 1 Timothy 2:5 Controversial To The: Catholics Mary - Mediatrix 14

15. Controversial Words The Bible Says: Peter: Apostle Equal To All Other Apostles Acts 10:26; 1 Peter 1:1 1 Peter 5:1; 2 Peter 1:1 Controversial To The: Catholics Peter – Prince of the Apostles Vicar of Christ 15

16. 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 16

17. 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 17

18. 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 18

19. Controversial Words The Bible Says: Lord’s Supper On First Day of Every Week Acts 20:7 Controversial To The: Denominational World 19

20. 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 20

21. 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 21

22. 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 22