- Introduction
- I. DEFINE FAITH
- A. Conviction of Truth
- 1. God: He exists and is ruler and rewarder (Hebrews 11:6, 12:2)
- 2. Christ: The Messiah, our saviour - eternal life
- 3. Trust of Christians in an objective standard
- II. WHAT IS ONE FAITH?
- A. Jesus Is the Son of God!
- 1. He brings us into fellowship with God
- 2. Faith essntial (James 2:17, 24; Galatians 5:6)
- 3. Not just mental assent (Galatians 3:26-27)
- B. The System of Faith - What is Believed
- 1. Something you hear (Romans 10:17)
- 2. Stand in (I Corinthians 16:13)
- 3. Examine self (II Corinthians 13:5)
- 4. Strive for (Philippians 1:27)
- 5. Depart from (I Timothy 4:1)
- 6. Deny (I Timothy 5:8)
- C. Emphasizes Unity in One Doctrine (Philippians 3:16;
I Corinthians 1:10)
- 1. No doctrines of men (Matthew 15:9)
- 2. Not fables (II Timothy 4:3-4)
- 3. Turning from doctrine will always cause division
- Conclusion
- 1. One System (II John 9)
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