Separated by the TRUTH!
June 13, 2010
Simon Goncharenko
21 FELLOWSHIP – SBC
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I. God’s words – the most important words for the world to hear –– vv. 6-8.
A. Godly heritage does not guarantee godliness – v. 6
B. God alone moves hearts, we just convey the message – v. 6
i. God is sovereign – v. 6.
ii. God is the giver of all good things – v. 7.
iii. His life-saving words must be understood and accepted – v. 8.
iv. Jesus came from God & was sent by Him – v. 8.
II. Safety found in speaking God’s words – vv. 9-16.
A. We will be safe because we belong to Him – v. 9.
B. He will keep us safe because, in doing His will, we bring Him glory – v. 10.
C. God’s name secures our safety – v. 11.
D. God will keep us safe in order to promote unity – v. 11.
E. Jesus is capable of keeping us safe – v. 12.
F. God’s safe-keeping will enable us to find joy – v. 13.
G. God’s safe-keeping is necessary in the midst of the hostile environment – v. 14.
H. God’s safe-keeping does not remove us from danger but extends to protection from the source of evil – v. 15.
I. God will keep us safe because we do not belong to this world – v. 16.
III. It is God’s Words – the TRUTH – that separates us from the world - vv. 17-19.
A. God’s word – Truth – is what sets us apart in this world – v. 17.
B. We are commissioned by the commissioned one – v. 18.
C. Jesus set Himself apart on our behalf in order to set us apart on His behalf – v. 19.
Carrying God’s Word separates from the world and keeps us safe in the midst of danger.
