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Proverbs 24:21 “My son, fear Proverbs 24:21 “My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; thou Jehovah and the king;

(And) company not with them (And) company not with them that are given to change”that are given to change”

Some Who Wanted Some Who Wanted ChangeChange

Adam and Eve wanted change. Genesis 2-3Adam and Eve wanted change. Genesis 2-3 Aaron changed God's plan by making a Aaron changed God's plan by making a

golden calf for the people to worship. golden calf for the people to worship. Exodus 32:1-6Exodus 32:1-6 cf. Acts 20:28ff; "If the blind lead the blind, both cf. Acts 20:28ff; "If the blind lead the blind, both

shall fall into the ditch" Matthew 15:14 KJVshall fall into the ditch" Matthew 15:14 KJV Moses wanted change. Numbers 20:8-12; Moses wanted change. Numbers 20:8-12;

Deuteronomy 32:51-52.Deuteronomy 32:51-52. Judas wanted change. Matthew 26:14-16; Judas wanted change. Matthew 26:14-16;

27:3-5;27:3-5;Titus 1:11; 2 Peter 2:3; 1 Timothy 6:5.Titus 1:11; 2 Peter 2:3; 1 Timothy 6:5.

Some Who Wanted Some Who Wanted ChangeChange

Alexander and Hymenaeus wanted Alexander and Hymenaeus wanted change.change.1 Timothy 1:201 Timothy 1:20

Demas wanted change. 2 Timothy Demas wanted change. 2 Timothy 4:104:10

Apostasy ProphesiedApostasy Prophesied

Acts 20:28-30; 2 Acts 20:28-30; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-10;Thessalonians 2:3-10;1 Timothy 4:1-3; 2 Peter 2:1-1 Timothy 4:1-3; 2 Peter 2:1-3;3;1 John 2:19-201 John 2:19-20

Subject To Change?Subject To Change? Founded upon Jesus Christ, Founded upon Jesus Christ,

the Son of God.the Son of God. Matthew 16:18; Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 3:11;1 Corinthians 3:11;1 Corinthians 2:21 Corinthians 2:2

Began in Jerusalem about 33 Began in Jerusalem about 33 A.D.A.D.Isaiah 2:3; Matthew 3:2; Matthew Isaiah 2:3; Matthew 3:2; Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 10:9; 4:17; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 10:9; Matthew 10:7; Mark 9:1; Luke Matthew 10:7; Mark 9:1; Luke 24:44ff; Acts 1:6-8; 2:1-4,47; 11:1524:44ff; Acts 1:6-8; 2:1-4,47; 11:15

Subject To Change?Subject To Change? The Roman Catholic religion was The Roman Catholic religion was

founded in 606 by Boniface III in founded in 606 by Boniface III in Rome; Rome;

The Lutheran religion was founded in The Lutheran religion was founded in 1520 by Martin Luther in Germany; 1520 by Martin Luther in Germany;

The Episcopalian religion was The Episcopalian religion was founded in 1534 by Henry VIII in founded in 1534 by Henry VIII in England; England;

The Baptist religion was founded in The Baptist religion was founded in 1607 by John Smythe in England … 1607 by John Smythe in England … The first Baptist Church in America was founded by The first Baptist Church in America was founded by Roger Williams at Providence, Rhode Island in 1639Roger Williams at Providence, Rhode Island in 1639

Subject To Change?Subject To Change? The Mormon religion begin April 6, The Mormon religion begin April 6,

1830 by Joseph Smith in 1830 by Joseph Smith in Fayette, Fayette, New York.New York.

The Jehovah’s Witness religion The Jehovah’s Witness religion begin in 1884 by Charles T. Russell begin in 1884 by Charles T. Russell in in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Denominations (false religions of Denominations (false religions of man) will be rooted up and cast man) will be rooted up and cast away by the Lord in the last Great away by the Lord in the last Great Day (Matthew 15:13)Day (Matthew 15:13)

Subject To Change?Subject To Change? Christ is its head and only source Christ is its head and only source

of authority.of authority. Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:17-Ephesians 1:22-23; Colossians 1:17-18; Matthew 21:23-27; Matthew 18; Matthew 21:23-27; Matthew 7:21-23; Luke 6:467:21-23; Luke 6:46

Christ built only one church. Christ built only one church. Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 4:4; Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 4:4; Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 5:23-Ephesians 1:22-23; Ephesians 5:23-2525

Subject To Change?Subject To Change? The Lord added the saved to the The Lord added the saved to the

church.church.Acts 2:41-47Acts 2:41-47

Only those who believed, Only those who believed, repented and were baptized for repented and were baptized for the remission of sins were added the remission of sins were added to the church. to the church. Acts 2:36-42Acts 2:36-42

Majority of men will be lost. Majority of men will be lost. Matthew 7:13-14Matthew 7:13-14

Subject To Change?Subject To Change?

Organized after the divine Organized after the divine pattern. Philippians 1:1pattern. Philippians 1:1Elders: Elders: Acts 14:23; 20:28; 1 Peter Acts 14:23; 20:28; 1 Peter 5:1-2; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-75:1-2; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-7

Deacons: Deacons: 1 Timothy 3:8-131 Timothy 3:8-13Members: Members: 1 Corinthians 12:12ff1 Corinthians 12:12ff

Subject To Change?Subject To Change?

No creed but the Bible.No creed but the Bible. Gospel – God’s power to save. Romans 1:16Gospel – God’s power to save. Romans 1:16

Complete will of God. Complete will of God. 2 Peter 1:32 Peter 1:3 Promised. Promised. John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13John 14:26; 15:26; 16:13 Inspired. Inspired. 2 Timothy 3:16-172 Timothy 3:16-17 Spirit revealed. Spirit revealed. Ephesians 3:6; 1 Corinthians Ephesians 3:6; 1 Corinthians

2:6-16; 1 Peter 1:122:6-16; 1 Peter 1:12 May not add to or change. May not add to or change. Galatians 1:6-9; 2 Galatians 1:6-9; 2

John 9John 9 Understandable. Understandable. Ephesians 3:3-4Ephesians 3:3-4 Once for all delivered. Once for all delivered. Jude 3Jude 3