"Wherefore I Will Not Be Negligent"

  1. Introduction II Peter 1:1-3:18
  2. False Prophets
    1. Deu 12:32-13:11
    2. Mat 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
  3. Heresy - Opinion or doctrine contrary to the truth
    1. II Peter 2:1-3
      2Pe 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
      2Pe 2:2 And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.
      2Pe 2:3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.
    2. Rom 16:17-18
      Rom 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
      Rom 16:18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
    3. I Cor 11:18-19
      1Co 11:18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.
      1Co 11:19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
    4. Gal 5:19-21
      Gal. 5.19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
      Gal. 5.20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
      Gal. 5.21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
    5. Eph 4:11-15
      Eph. 4.11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
      Eph. 4.12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:
      Eph. 4.13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
      Eph. 4.14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;
      Eph. 4.15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
    6. II Tim 4:1-5
      II Tim. 4.1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
      II Tim. 4.2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
      II Tim. 4.3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
      II Tim. 4.4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
      II Tim. 4.5 But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
    7. Titus 3:8-10
      Titus 3.8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
      Titus 3.9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
      Titus 3.10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;
  4. Walk not after the flesh
    1. Rom 13:12-14
      Rom. 13.12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
      Rom. 13.13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
      Rom. 13.14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
    2. Eph 5:1-18
    3. Phi 3:3-21
    4. Phi 4:4-9
      Phil. 4.4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
      Phil. 4.5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
      Phil. 4.6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
      Phil. 4.7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
      Phil. 4.8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
      Phil. 4.9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
  5. Fallen
    1. Heb 6:1-6
      Heb. 6.1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
      Heb. 6.2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
      Heb. 6.3 And this will we do, if God permit.
      Heb. 6.4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost,
      Heb. 6.5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,
      Heb. 6.6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
    2. Heb 10:15-31
  6. Conclusion II Timothy 3:14-17
    II Tim. 3.14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;
    II Tim. 3.15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
    II Tim. 3.16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
    II Tim. 3.17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

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