Believing a Liehas Consequences that are perishing Believing

Believing a Lie…has Consequences

“…that are perishing” Believing a Lie…has Consequences 2 Thess. 2: 10 -12

Paul Vs. Modern Thought • It matters not what you believe, if you are sincere in believing it. - “Perishing, not saved, condemned by God”

Paul Vs. Modern Thought • It matters not what you believe, if you are sincere in believing it. - “Perishing, not saved, condemned by God” • Truth is relative – what you believe to be true is what matters – “the truth”

Paul Vs. Modern Thought • It matters not what you believe, if you are sincere in believing it. - “Perishing, not saved, condemned by God” • Truth is relative – what you believe to be true is what matters – “the truth” • What you want it to be does not make it True or Harmless – “pleasure in unrighteousness”

Jesus and Truth • Truth comes from Outside Us (Jn. 17: 17)

Jesus and Truth • Truth comes from Outside Us (Jn. 17: 17) • Jesus is the Truth (Jn. 14: 6)

Jesus and Truth • Truth comes from Outside Us (Jn. 17: 17) • Jesus is the Truth (Jn. 14: 6) • Jesus warns of the consequences of following blind guides (Matt. 15: 14)

Jesus and Truth • Truth comes from Outside Us (Jn. 17: 17) • Jesus is the Truth (Jn. 14: 6) • Jesus warns of the consequences of following blind guides (Matt. 15: 14) • The Gospel of Christ is the Truth (Eph. 1: 13, Col. 1: 5) – Salvation from Sin ; Heaven

Believing a Lie has Consequences • Prophet from Judah – Man of God (I Kings 13)

Believing a Lie has Consequences • Prophet from Judah – Man of God (I Kings 13) • God confirms his authority (v. 3 -5)

Believing a Lie has Consequences • Prophet from Judah – Man of God (I Kings 13) • God confirms his authority (v. 3 -5) • Prophet resists reward from King (v. 7 -10)

Believing a Lie has Consequences • • Prophet from Judah – Man of God (I Kings 13) God confirms his authority (v. 3 -5) Prophet resists reward from King (v. 7 -10) Hears the lie from the Old Prophet (v. 18 -19)

Believing a Lie has Consequences • • • Prophet from Judah – Man of God (I Kings 13) God confirms his authority (v. 3 -5) Prophet resists reward from King (v. 7 -10) Hears the lie from the Old Prophet (v. 18 -19) God delivers Prophet to the lion (v. 20 -26)