america’s great decision— determining right or wrong eze. 18:2-9

America’s Great Decision—Determining Right or Wrong

Eze. 18:2-9

2 "Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy, and say to those who prophesy out of their own heart, 'Hear the word of the LORD!' "

3 Thus says the Lord GOD: "Woe to the foolish prophets, who follow their own spirit and have seen nothing!

4 O Israel, your prophets are like foxes in the deserts.

5 You have not gone up into the gaps to build a wall for the house of Israel to stand in battle on the day of the LORD.

6 They have envisioned futility and false divination, saying, 'Thus says the LORD!' But the LORD has not sent them; yet they hope that the word may be confirmed. I am the Lord GOD.

7 Have you not seen a futile vision, and have you not spoken false divination? You say, 'The LORD says,' but I have not spoken."

8 Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: "Because you have spoken nonsense and envisioned lies, therefore I am indeed against you," says the Lord GOD.

9 "My hand will be against the prophets who envision futility and who divine lies; they shall not be in the assembly of My people, nor be written in the record of the house of Israel, nor shall they enter into the land of Israel. Then you shall know that I am the Lord GOD.

Eze. 18:2-9

• Great Lessons to be Learned from OT

• Great Lessons to be Learned from OT• Israel headed for captivity in Babylon

• Great Lessons to be Learned from OT• Israel headed for captivity in Babylon• The problem—unable to decide what

was right and what was wrong

• Great Lessons to be Learned from OT• Israel headed for captivity in Babylon• The problem—unable to decide what

was right and what was wrong• The same problem exists today

Does the Problem Exist Today?

Does the Problem Exist Today?• Day of Worship

Does the Problem Exist Today?• Day of Worship• Baptism in Some Form

Does the Problem Exist Today?• Day of Worship• Baptism in Some Form• Observance of the Lord’s Supper

Does the Problem Exist Today?• Day of Worship• Baptism in Some Form• Observance of the Lord’s Supper• Prayer


Does the Problem Exist Today?


Does the Problem Exist Today?• Requirements of Salvation


Does the Problem Exist Today?• Requirements of Salvation• Necessity of Baptism


Does the Problem Exist Today?• Requirements of Salvation• Necessity of Baptism• Baptismal Form: Sprinkle/Pour/Immerse


Does the Problem Exist Today?• Requirements of Salvation• Necessity of Baptism• Baptismal Form: Sprinkle/Pour/Immerse• Frequency of the Lord’s Supper

Origin of the Problem: How to Decide What is Right & Wrong


• It really doesn’t matter


• It really doesn’t matter• Decided by the “learned ones”


• It really doesn’t matter• Decided by the “learned ones”• It’s relative—nothing is absolute


• It really doesn’t matter• Decided by the “learned ones”• It’s relative—nothing is absolute• It is cultural, decided by majority


• It really doesn’t matter• Decided by the “learned ones”• It’s relative—nothing is absolute• It is cultural, decided by majority• It is cultural, decided by that which is politically correct


• It really doesn’t matter• Decided by the “learned ones”• It’s relative—nothing is absolute• It is cultural, decided by majority• It is cultural, decided by that which is politically correct• It is determined by “what I want to do”

Does the Problem Exist For You?

Does the Problem Exist For You?• Dancing/partying

Does the Problem Exist For You?• Dancing/partying• Modest clothing

Does the Problem Exist For You?• Dancing/partying• Modest clothing• Social drugs & drinking

Does the Problem Exist For You?• Dancing/partying• Modest clothing• Social drugs & drinking• Heavy petting, making out

Does the Problem Exist For You?• Dancing/partying• Modest clothing• Social drugs & drinking• Heavy petting, making out• Language/Jokes/God’s Holy Name

Does the Problem Exist For You?• Dancing/partying• Modest clothing• Social drugs & drinking• Heavy petting, making out• Language/Jokes/God’s Holy Name• Attending Worship

The Right Way to Salvation


• Believe in Him John 3:16



• Repent (Decide) Acts 17:30




• Confess Christ Rom. 10:9





• Baptized into Christ Acts 2:38






Added to His Kingdom, His Church






Added to His Kingdom, His Church

• Live Faithfully until death Rev. 2:10

america’s great decision— determining right or wrong eze. 18:2-9

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