Q1. Contending for the Faith

[Commissioned]

On 7/18/2004 at 8:56 PM, Pastor Ralph said:

Let's discusses the problems with false teachers in our day, while being careful not to bash denominations in the Forum. It's a fine line, but I expect you to walk it with me.

Q1. (Jude 3) Why must we "contend for the faith"? What is the danger in not challenging the doctrines of false teachers? What is the danger inherent in challenging them? How can we keep the correct balance?

We "must contend for the faith" to bring the pure Word of God to the people of God and to those who are coming into the faith so that they may know the gospel that was entrusted to the Apostles.   The danger in not challenging the doctrines of false teachers is a doctrine that is perpetuated from generation to generation' and i every succeeding generation will move farther and farther from the truth and further and further into sin.   The danger inherent in challenging false teachers is not doing it from a place of love. and making them an enemy instead of having them accept truth.  We can keep the correct balance by speaking truth with love and allowing the Holy Spirit to lead the confrontation.

[Godswriter]

Q1. (Jude 3) Why must we "contend for the faith"? What is the danger in not challenging the doctrines of false teachers? What is the danger inherent in challenging them? How can we keep the correct balance?

We need to have obedience for the truth. We need to do it in order to make sure that souls aren't deceived by false teachers or doctrine. 

The danger in not doing is lost souls, rejection, persecution and the possibility of church splits as well. 

We can keep the correct balance by being led by the Holy Spirit and not by intellect or self.