“The faith” is an objective body of truth (cf. Acts 6:7) “The faith” is an objective body of...
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“The faith” is an objective body of truth (cf. Acts 6:7) “The faith” is an objective body of truth (cf. Acts 6:7) –Distinctive from one’s subjective belief
The faith is an objective body of truth (cf. Acts 6:7) The
faith is an objective body of truth (cf. Acts 6:7) Distinctive from
ones subjective belief i.e., faith It is to be heard (Acts 24:24),
obeyed (Acts 6:7; Rom. 1:5; 16:26) and continued in (Acts 14:22;
Col. 1:23). The faith is the gospel system (Gal. 1:11 ~ 1:23) The
faith is the gospel system (Gal. 1:11 ~ 1:23)
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It is THE Faith the one and only faith It is THE Faith the one
and only faith Paul preached the faith (Gal. 1:23) Paul warned some
would depart from the faith (2 Ti. 4:1) Paul affirmed that he had
kept the faith (2 Tim. 4:7) There is only one faith (Eph. 4:5)
Thus, we must all believe it alike and teach it alike Thus, we must
all believe it alike and teach it alike Could one faith/gospel
produce varying beliefs/faiths? Christians are to speak the same
thing (1 Cor. 1:10) Christians are to speak the oracles of God (1
Pet. 4:11)
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The faith was once for all delivered The faith was once for all
delivered Jesus died to sin once for all (Rom. 6:10) Jesus entered
the Most Holy Place once for all (Heb. 9:12) Jesus offered His body
once for all (Heb. 10:10) Once for all indicates finality happened
once & not again The faith is complete The faith is complete
Jesus promised His apostles: the Holy Spirit will teach you ALL
things (John 14:26) + guide you into ALL truth (John 16:13) An
apostle later affirmed ALL things had been given (2 Pet. 1:3)
Therefore, we need not expect any latter-day revelations or direct
operations of (or revelations from) the Holy Spirit today
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Was delivered is passive Was delivered is passive The source is
distinct and separate from the receiver The faith did NOT originate
in the mind of man but in the mind of God The faith did NOT
originate in the mind of man but in the mind of God The revelation
came from the mind of God (1 Cor. 2:9-13) Man received it &
then delivered it (1 Cor. 11:23; 15:3) It was not from man but thru
revelation (Gal. 1:11-12) Having originated with God, the faith has
authority over our lives Having originated with God, the faith has
authority over our lives We must keep His Word (Col. 3:17) His Word
will be our judge (John 12:48)
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The faith was delivered to the saints The faith was delivered
to the saints Saints are members of the church (1 Cor. 1:2) We are
to be faithful stewards (1 Cor. 4:2) The faith was delivered to the
saints: The faith was delivered to the saints: For proclamation (2
Tim. 2:2; 1 Tim. 3:15; Mark 16:15-16) For protection (Phil. 1:7,
17; 1 Pet. 3:15; Eph. 6:10-20) For practice and portrayal (Phil.
1:27; 1 Pet. 3:1; Jas. 1:22)
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Christians are to contend earnestly for the faith Christians
are to contend earnestly for the faith We must contend for: We must
contend for: The inspiration of the faith (2 Tim. 3:16-17) The
all-sufficiency of the faith (2 Pet. 1:3) The power of the faith
(Rom. 1:16; Heb. 4:12) The purity of the faith (Gal. 1:6-9) The
authority of the faith (Col. 3:17)
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By believing Jesus is Gods Son John 20:30-31 By believing Jesus
is Gods Son John 20:30-31 By repenting of sins Acts 17:30 By
repenting of sins Acts 17:30 By confessing faith in Jesus Romans
10:9-10 By confessing faith in Jesus Romans 10:9-10 By being
immersed into Christ Galatians 3:26-27 By being immersed into
Christ Galatians 3:26-27 God will forgive your sins Acts 22:16 God
will add you to His church Acts 2:47 God will enroll you in heavens
register Hebrews 12:23 By obeying it and faithfully living it 2
Tim. 4:7 By obeying it and faithfully living it 2 Tim. 4:7 By
contending for it Jude 3 By contending for it Jude 3