In Latter Times

Text: 1 Timothy 4
26 October 2014

26 October 2014

Text: 1 Timothy 4

“IN LATTER TIMES”


(I) UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES WE ARE LIVING IN

1. Many viewpoints possible

a) History

b) Science

c) Economics

d) Politics

e) Religious


2. Basis of these viewpoints

a) Research

b) Analysis

c) Interpretation

 

(II) A SPECIAL VIEWPOINT

1. Prophetic

a) Old Testament days

b) Prophetic/Predictive


2. Apostolic

a) New Testament Days

a) Special revelation by the Spirit of God


3. Area of Concern

a) In the religious realm

b) In the Church

 

(III) SPECIAL WORDS OF WARNING

1. Adherence to the Faith

a) The apostolic era

b) The early church fathers


2. Departure from the faith

a) A relevant word of warning

i) To the Church

ii) To individuals

b) The church will be affected

c) Many individuals will be affected

 

(IV) OUR CHALLENGE

1. To be on guard


2. To protect


3. To defend


4. To remain faithful