Understanding the Importance of Contending for the Faith
In Jude 3, the call to contend for the faith is emphasized due to various challenges believers may face, such as denial of completion of faith, misuse of God's grace, and denial of authority. The necessity to earnestly defend the faith with knowledge and awareness of false doctrines is highlighted through biblical references in Ephesians, 2 Timothy, and more.
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Why contend for the faith? Why contend for the faith? A. Some will deny the completion of the faith. Another Gospel? 2 Corinthians 11:1-4; Galatians 1:6-10 There is only one! Ephesians 3:1-13 B. Some will make God s grace a reason to sin. Romans 5:20-6:4 C. Some will deny authority. Lord despote s absolute ruler. Lord kurios supreme in authority. I believe in God, but the Bible was written by man. Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-18; Acts 1:1-3 Ephesians 3:3; 2 Timothy 3:16
Ephesians 3:3 Ephesians 3:3 By revelation He made known to me (Paul) the mystery. 2 2 Timothy Timothy 3:16 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
Why contend for the faith? Why contend for the faith? A. Some will deny the completion of the faith. Another Gospel? 2 Corinthians 11:1-4; Galatians 1:6-10 There is only one! Ephesians 3:1-13 B. Some will make God s grace a reason to sin. Romans 5:20-6:4 C. Some will deny authority. Lord despote s absolute ruler. Lord kurios supreme in authority. I believe in God, but the Bible was written by man. Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-18; Acts 1:1-3 Ephesians 3:3; 2 Timothy 3:16 Jeremiah 1:7-9
How do we contend for the faith? How do we contend for the faith? A. Earnestly! Serious in intention, purpose, or effort. Intensely, as an athlete determined to struggle to defeat the opposition. To exert oneself to the point of agony in an effort to defend the faith. Philippians 1:27-30; Romans 8:16-18 B. With sufficient knowledge of the Faith. Psalm 1; 2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Timothy 4:13
2 Timothy 2:15 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 1 1 Timothy Timothy 4:13 4:13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
How do we contend for the faith? How do we contend for the faith? A. Earnestly! Serious in intention, purpose, or effort. Intensely, as an athlete determined to struggle to defeat the opposition. To exert oneself to the point of agony in an effort to defend the faith. Philippians 1:27-30; Romans 8:16-18 B. With sufficient knowledge of the Faith. Psalm 1; 2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Timothy 4:13 Why? 2 Timothy 4:2-5 C. With knowledge of the false doctrine. 1 Peter 5:8
1 Peter 5:8 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
How do we contend for the faith? How do we contend for the faith? A. Earnestly! Serious in intention, purpose, or effort. Intensely, as an athlete determined to struggle to defeat the opposition. To exert oneself to the point of agony in an effort to defend the faith. Philippians 1:27-30; Romans 8:16-18 B. With sufficient knowledge of the Faith. Psalm 1; 2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Timothy 4:13 Why? 2 Timothy 4:2-5 C. With knowledge of the false doctrine. 1 Peter 5:8 Numbers 13:1-2; Joshua 2:1
Numbers Numbers 13:1 13:1- -2 2 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, "Send men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the children of Israel; from each tribe of their fathers you shall send a man, every one a leader among them." Joshua Joshua 2:1 2:1 Now Joshua the son of Nun sent out two men from Acacia Grove to spy secretly, saying, "Go, view the land, especially Jericho."
