OT: Numbers 21:4-9

Epistle: James 1:22-27

Gospel: John 16:23-30

RELIGION'S ORIGIN, ITS DUTIES, AND ITS EFFECTS.

1. The origin of religion is hearing.

2. The duties of religion are doing what one has heard from God.

3. The Effects of religion are:

               A. Self-Recognition.

               B. Liberty.

               C. Blessedness.