old paths (jer. 6:16) by path. where should we be? where have we been? where are we now? where are...
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Old Paths (Jer. 6:16)
By P
ath
By P
ath
By Path
By P
ath
• Where should we be?• Where have we been?• Where are we now?• Where are we headed if we continue on same path?
As Individuals & As Churches
Where Are We
Headed?
Where Are We Headed?
I. Where We Ought To BeI. Where We Ought To Be
Bible is authoritative
I. Where We Ought To BeI. Where We Ought To Be
• It is the word of God• It is inspired• Absolute - Unchanging
• It is the word of God• It is inspired• Absolute - Unchanging
Word is authoritative Respect for the word Submissive Strict – No Compromise Conviction
I. Where We Ought To BeI. Where We Ought To Be
Where Are We Headed?
I. Where We Ought To BeII. Where We Have Been
I. Where We Ought To BeII. Where We Have Been
Word settled all questions
Deplored sin Conviction Teaching others
II. Where We Have BeenII. Where We Have Been
Where Are We Headed?
I. Where We Ought To BeII. Where We Have BeenIII. Where We Are Now
I. Where We Ought To BeII. Where We Have BeenIII. Where We Are Now
Drifting - Changing
III. Where We Are NowIII. Where We Are Now
“Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away” (NKJV)
Hebrews 2:1
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. (KJV)
Footnote KJV “run out as leaking vessels”
Gradually & SlowlyHeb. 2:1
Drifting – Changing In a Transition Period
III. Where We Are NowIII. Where We Are Now
LiberalThinking
&Practice
OldOldPrinciplesPrinciples
Tolerate
Drifting – Changing In a Transition Period Single Problem With
Many Symptoms
III. Where We Are NowIII. Where We Are Now
Growing Lack Of Respect
For TheBible
Symptoms Lack of evangelism Apathy & indifference Women’s Liberation Worldliness Toleration of sin Materialism Divorce & Remarriage Loose on fellowship Soft & social approach to the gospel Church viewed as social affair Allow self to sin and not be bothered
Drifting – Changing In a Transition Period Single Problem With
Many Symptoms Do What We Want
III. Where We Are NowIII. Where We Are Now
Where Are We Headed?
I. Where We Ought To BeII. Where We Have BeenIII. Where We Are NowIV. Where We Are Headed
I. Where We Ought To BeII. Where We Have BeenIII. Where We Are NowIV. Where We Are Headed
Greater departure Liberal in a lot of areas Turn from strong to moderates Women taking different roles Role of preacher/message change Role of elders change Tolerate sin – not preaching
against it
IV. Where We Are HeadedIV. Where We Are Headed
Where Are We Headed?
I. Where We Ought To BeII. Where We Have BeenIII. Where We Are NowIV. Where We Are HeadedV. Causes
I. Where We Ought To BeII. Where We Have BeenIII. Where We Are NowIV. Where We Are HeadedV. Causes
Ignorance Prosperity Influence of the world Learn principle – not application Learn application – not principle Desire to appease all – be liked
V. CausesV. Causes
Where Are We Headed?
I. Where We Ought To BeII. Where We Have BeenIII. Where We Are NowIV. Where We Are HeadedV. Causes
I. Where We Ought To BeII. Where We Have BeenIII. Where We Are NowIV. Where We Are HeadedV. Causes
CONCLUSION
• Before we can go anywhere, we must find out where we are, where we have been, and decide how we are going to reach our goal.
• Seek the old paths, for therein is the good way of God that we should walk in that way (Jeremiah 6:16).