Text: John 10:27-29
Many Believe the “Once Saved, Always Saved” Doctrine — It would be comforting if it were true
Warnings About Falling Away

If the righteous do evil, their righteousness will be forgotten (Ezekiel 33:12-13)
Parable of the sower — rocky soil (Luke 8:13)
The vine & the branches (John 15:2,6)
Paul — it was possible for him to fall [...]

Luke 14:26-33
What will it cost us to follow Christ?
Our Pride (Luke 9:23; James 1:21)
Our Comfort (2 Timothy 3:12; 2 Corinthians 7:5)
Our Time (Hebrews 10:24-25; 2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)
Our Possessions (Hebrews 12:1; Luke 14:18)
Our Careers (Luke 14:19; 2 Corinthians 6:14)
Our Relationships (Luke 14:20,26)
But… There is a Great Reward (Matthew 6:19-21; 1 Peter 1:4)

An Overview of the Book of James
Faith is Demonstrated by:
Our Words and Deeds

Our works demonstrate our faith (2:16-17,24)
It is manifest in our speech (1:26; 3:,9-10)
This is a reflection of our heart (3:11-12)

Our Approach to God’s Word

God uses His word to call us and to save us (1:18)
Receive it eagerly and humbly (1:19-21)
Be more than hearers, [...]

Text: 2 Timothy 4:2-4
What is Sound Doctrine?

The word we are to preach, the truth (2 Timothy 4:2-4)
The gospel (1 Timothy 1:10-11)
The words of Christ (1 Timothy 6:3) and the apostles (2 Timothy 1:13)
All of God’s word (Acts 20:26-27), only God’s word (1 Peter 4:11), without changes (Galatians 1:6-7)

What is False Teaching?

Opposite of truth (2 Thessalonians [...]

Text: Galatians 2:20
Crucified with Christ — We must die with Christ (Romans 6:3-5, 10-11)
It Is No Longer I Who Live — We must sacrifice our life for Him (Romans 12:1)
Christ Lives in Me — He dwells in our hearts by faith (Ephesians 3:17)
Live by Faith in the Son of God — Faith is essential, and [...]

Text: Galatians 1:6-10
Jeopardizes Our Salvation (v. 6; Romans 1:16)
Regardless of Preacher (v. 8; Matthew 7:15)
Condemnation for Preaching a Different Gospel (v. 8-9; 1 Peter 4:11)
What Other Gospels?

Judaizers – failed to distinguish between the covenants (Colossians 2:14)
Gnostics – taught a different Jesus (Colossians 2:9) and that sin was not a problem (Jude 4)
Catholics – believe in [...]