*SPIRITUAL PATRIOTS #2<\/p>\n
(Studies in Jude)<\/p>\n
INTRODUCTION:<\/p>\n
A. In a previous lesson we discussed:<\/p>\n
1. How Christians are soldiers of Christ on active duty<\/p>\n
2. That Christians are to be spiritual patriots- we are to be heroes of the Faith<\/p>\n
3. How the epistle of Jude is a heavenly call to arms — called to defend the Gospel … Jude 3<\/p>\n
4. Truth and the defense of it has been left in our care<\/p>\n
B. “Treason” is a word that arouses strong emotions in citizens in any country<\/p>\n
1. What constitutes treason in various countries may not be the same<\/p>\n
2. Death and life imprisonment are two of the most common ways of punishing this serious crime<\/p>\n
3. Unfortunately, the problem of treason is not limited to political governments — sadly, it also occurs in the church<\/p>\n
C. False teachers had slipped into the congregation where Jude sends this letter<\/p>\n
1. These false teachers were passing themselves off as faithful Christians — but they were only pretenders<\/p>\n
2. These false teachers were like double agents working to undermine the very faith they proclaimed<\/p>\n
D. Jude 4<\/p>\n
DISCUSSION:<\/p>\n
A. ELDERS NEED TO BE ALERT!<\/p>\n
1. The fact that these men “crept in privily” — or unnoticed (NKJ) is a reminder that guardians of the flock shoulder a serious responsibility<\/p>\n
a. Jude implied that if the elders had been alert they could have stopped the damage<\/p>\n
b. Titus 1:9-11 … elders must not go asleep at the post<\/p>\n
c. Notice Paul’s caution … Acts 20:28-32<\/p>\n
2. An important part of shepherding the flock is protecting it from predators.<\/p>\n
a. This is why doctrinal interviews are important…<\/p>\n
1) Preachers…<\/p>\n
2) Teachers…<\/p>\n
b. Elders need to get acquainted with all new members<\/p>\n
1) This is important to the protecting of the flock — there are wolves in sheep clothing out there<\/p>\n
2) Most new members will appreciate the elders trying to get to know them<\/p>\n
3. Those who know their teachings are objectionable to elders are not always forthright about their beliefs and may operate underhandedly to advance their position<\/p>\n
a. False teachers perceive themselves to be more knowledgeable — and “seek to enlighten” others<\/p>\n
b. They will do this through deception.<\/p>\n
B. THERE IS A NEED FOR VIGILANCE<\/p>\n
1. A Warning from Jesus<\/p>\n
a. The Bible is filled with warnings about the battle that must be fought with false teachers<\/p>\n
b. Matthew 7:15<\/p>\n
1) “Ravening” is an adjective meaning fierce or savage<\/p>\n
2) Jesus used this modifier to describe the nature of false teachers<\/p>\n
3) They have an enchanting demeanor, and with their smooth words they can catch the unsuspecting off guard, or coerce the biblically challenged into error<\/p>\n
2. A Warning from Paul<\/p>\n
a. 1 Timothy 4:1-2<\/p>\n
1) Doctrines of demons<\/p>\n
2) Speak lies<\/p>\n
b. 2 Timothy 4:1-4<\/p>\n
1) Will not endure sound doctrine<\/p>\n
2) Turn their ears from the truth<\/p>\n
C. AN INSIDE JOB<\/p>\n
1. The most disturbing things about false teachers is that they do their damage from the inside<\/p>\n
a. This is why we have this warning … 2 Corinthians 11:13-15<\/p>\n
b. This is why … 1 John 4:1<\/p>\n
2. Acts 17:11<\/p>\n
a. Diligent study is needed to discern the truth, especially because false teachers are proficient at using Scripture deceptively<\/p>\n
1) Galatians 1:6-7<\/p>\n
2) 2 Corinthians 2:17<\/p>\n
3) 2 Peter 3:16<\/p>\n
b. Thus, Paul urged all to … 1 Thessalonians 5:21<\/p>\n
C. THE FUTURE OF THE UNGODLY<\/p>\n
1. There are many predictions in the scripture of what will ultimately happen to the false teacher<\/p>\n
a. 2 Peter 3:3-7<\/p>\n
b. Matthew 24:37-39<\/p>\n
2. Jude describes these false teachers as “ungodly” — used 6 times in this brief epistle<\/p>\n
a. Ungodly because they did not show the proper respect for the word of God<\/p>\n
b. A false teacher cannot be a godly man<\/p>\n
D. TWISTING GRACE<\/p>\n
1. Jude warned that these impostors were turning the grace of God into “lasciviousness” (lewdness — NKJ)<\/p>\n
a. Paul listed “lasciviousness” as one of the works of the flesh that would keep one out of heaven (Gal. 5:19), an these men were twisting God’s word, making them appear to encourage unholy behavior among believers<\/p>\n
b. They were blurring the lines between liberty and license<\/p>\n
2. Many today are making obedience seem to appear irrelevant because of “the grace of God” — BUT…<\/p>\n
a. Romans 2:6<\/p>\n
b. 2 Corinthians 5:10<\/p>\n
3. Although no one can every do enough to earn salvation — obedience is still required<\/p>\n
E. COMMITMENT vs. QUOTAS<\/p>\n
1. Although the New Testament demands a life of holiness and service from those who seek eternal life (Heb. 12:14), production quotas and sinless perfection are not the issue<\/p>\n
a. At our very best we are unprofitable servants (Lk. 17:10)<\/p>\n
b. Still, there is a real sense in which works are critical to perfect the faith that saves<\/p>\n
2. It is not a question of doing enough, but bringing one’s heart into submission to God<\/p>\n
a. Heaven is not a hall of fame for spiritual superstars<\/p>\n
b. God wants surrender, not statistics<\/p>\n
F. LIBERTY NOT LICENSE<\/p>\n
1. Jude was concerned that some new leaders were emerging in the church who misrepresented the grace of God and made it seem to support a worldly lifestyle<\/p>\n
a. Paul confronted this mindset in Romans 6:1-2<\/p>\n
b. Paul was shocked that people were thinking this way<\/p>\n
c. Sadly, many are think this way today…<\/p>\n
d. This who dismiss their sins lightly make a terrible mistake … Romans 6:23<\/p>\n
2. The apostles were careful to address the issue of liberty vs. license<\/p>\n
a. Galatians 5:13<\/p>\n
b. 1 Peter 2:16<\/p>\n
c. 1 John 3:10<\/p>\n
G. DENYING JESUS<\/p>\n
1. Jude charged these false teachers with “denying our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ”<\/p>\n
a. People can deny Christ by their works or by their way of life<\/p>\n
b. Many claim to know Jesus but their doctrines contradict their assertions<\/p>\n
c. Titus 1:16<\/p>\n
2. There is an inseparable link between the way a man thinks and the way he acts<\/p>\n
a. Behavior can always be traced back to the way he thinks<\/p>\n
b. Matthew 15:16-20<\/p>\n
3. A person can claim that he loves Jesus, claim that He is #1 in his life, but if his doctrine and actions do not match up with this then he is a liar or at least deceived<\/p>\n
a. Matthew 7:21<\/p>\n
b. Luke 6:46<\/p>\n
CONCLUSION:<\/p>\n
A. Spiritual dissidents are always looking for opportunities to infiltrate peaceful congregations and sow seeds of discord<\/p>\n
B. Leaders in the church must be vigilant in safeguarding the flock against troublemakers<\/p>\n
C. Those who belittle obedience in the name of grace are false teachers<\/p>\n
D. Grace does not nullify the commandments of God<\/p>\n
E. Always remember Grace of God’s part of salvation, and obedience is man’s part<\/p>\n
*Outlined from Aubrey Johnson’s book: “Spiritual Patriots”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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