Introduction
“Seven Problems in Christianity that Killed My Faith” by Joe OmundsonJohn 3:1-8 – Nicodemus was willing to listen!There’s a chance that I might be confused.Expecting miraculous guidance/experience
“Guidance of the Holy Spirit”If the Holy Spirit guides us directly, why is there so much disagreement between churches?John 16:13; 13:1 – Jesus was speaking to the twelve apostles here, not to everyone!II Peter 3:13-16 – It’s possible to distort scripture!“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”James 4:8Revelation 2:13; I John 4:15; John 15:5 – Examples of metaphorical language.Calvinism
“Bondage to sin”People are powerless to do anything but sin, according to Calvinism.“All real Christians remain lifelong Christians.”Ezekiel 18:20, 26 – Men can change their ways.James 5:19-20 – It’s possible for Christians to leave the faith.Because Calvinism is false, it constantly conflicts with reality.Issues with God’s justice
“The corruption of humanity”“Hell”Prayer
“God’s answers to prayer”I John 5:14We cannot try to use prayer as a proof for our faith.False doctrines kill faith
Matthew 23:15II Timothy 1:13So, let’s cling to God’s truth!