Introduction
II Timothy 3:14-17I Peter 2:2“Every interpretation of the Bible is equally good.”
II Timothy 2:15Truth: There is only one truth, and we should strive to unify on it.
Ephesians 4:1-6Matthew 15:1-14 – They were adding their own traditions on to God’s law.Ephesians 4:4 – There is one church.Ephesians 1:22; 5:23 – Body refers to the church.John 15:5 – Are there different branches of Christianity? No, denominations are not spoken of in the Bible. Jesus is speaking of His apostles here.Matthew 7:1 – Jesus is condemning hypocritical judging. Compare Matthew 7:15 where Jesus was teaching them to judge rightly.Romans 14:1-14, 20 – This passage is talking about things that are not sinful on their own.Romans 16:17 – There are some things that are just wrong!Hebrews 13:14 – Adultery is just wrong!“Jesus offers unconditional acceptance.”
Luke 15:1-6Truth: Jesus demands repentance!
Matthew 4:17Hebrews 6:1Acts 20:21Matthew 11:20-24 – These people had no excuse. Jesus rebuked them for failing to repent.Matthew 23:33Mark 2:15-17 – Jesus dined with sinners, but He never approved of their sin.Mark 3:6 – What would provoke this kind of response? Jesus was teaching hard things.Luke 23:34II Peter 3:9Luke 17:3Acts 2:23, 36-38 – Despite Jesus’ prayer, Peter was still holding them to account for this sin.Acts 3:14, 19-20Romans 1:32Ephesians 5:6-12 – Beware the wrath of God! God does not tolerate sin.
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