1. God will condemn the ungodly because of their decisions. (v. 11)

*The way of Cain: Lack of faith (v. 11a)

*The error of Balaam: Covetousness (v. 11b)

*The Rebellion of Korah: Rebelling against authority (v. 11c)

1. Pride leads to the sin of rebellion. (v. 8)

2. Pride leads to the sin of arrogance. (v. 9)

3. Pride leads to the sins of ignorance. (v. 10)

1. Contending for the Faith. (v. 3)

               *The faith is to be defended

               *The faith has been delivered

2. Challenges to the Faith. (v. 4)

               *Deceiving the Church

               *Perverting God’s Grace

               *Rejecting God’s Authority

1. My identity is in Christ. (v. 1)

               *I am a slave

               *I am called

               *I am beloved

               *I am kept

2. My provisions come from Christ. (v. 2)

               *Mercy

               *Peace

               *Love

1. God’s love

2. Christ’s sacrifice

3. Man’s invitation 

4. Believer’s destination

The angel’s message was “good news of great joy”:

1. Because it is good news that is true.

2. Because it is news that has the power to save.

3. Because it is news for all people.

Peace comes from:

Knowing that God is in control even when it seems evil is winning.

               *God is not passive

               *God will direct

               *God will accomplish

Trusting God even when you don’t understand.

               *You can trust God because He sent His Son

               *Because He sent His Son, you can trust God to save you.