Historical Examples of Apostasy Threats Against The Church Part IX Jude 11.

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Historical Examples of ApostasyHistorical Examples of Apostasy

1. The Way of Cain: 1. The Way of Cain: Genesis 4:1-15 (Hebrews 11:4) Genesis 4:1-15 (Hebrews 11:4)

SELF IMPROVED WORSHIPSELF IMPROVED WORSHIP


2. The Error of Balaam: Num 22-24 (Rev 2:14)

SERVICE FOR MONEY

SERVICE FOR MONEY2 Peter 2:15.16 and Revelation 2:142 Peter 2:15.16 and Revelation 2:14•(vs.3-7) The prophets reputation precedes him; the God of the (vs.3-7) The prophets reputation precedes him; the God of the people of God.people of God.•(vs.8-14) God is clear with Balaam; “Why are you with them/ (vs.8-14) God is clear with Balaam; “Why are you with them/ don’t go with them.”don’t go with them.”•(vs.15-21) the bribe funds get larger; the prestige begins to set in. (vs.15-21) the bribe funds get larger; the prestige begins to set in. •(vs.22-30) the Angel of the Lord serves the prophet/ The donkey (vs.22-30) the Angel of the Lord serves the prophet/ The donkey speaks. speaks. •(vs.31-35) Balaam’s (vs.31-35) Balaam’s perverse wayperverse way Almost killedAlmost killed//

Speak only what God says.Speak only what God says.


3. The Rebellion of Korah: Num 16 SPIRITUAL MUTINY

SPIRITUAL MUTINY • (vs.1-4) The leaders of the congregation and Korah (vs.1-4) The leaders of the congregation and Korah

dissatisfied with Moses. dissatisfied with Moses. • (vs.10-12) Korah is seeking the priesthood/ Rebellion (vs.10-12) Korah is seeking the priesthood/ Rebellion

of Dathan and Abiriam. of Dathan and Abiriam. • (vs.15-19) Moses asks God to refuse their offering/ (vs.15-19) Moses asks God to refuse their offering/

Korah rebels. Korah rebels. • (vs.20-28) Moses announces God’s judgment/ stay (vs.20-28) Moses announces God’s judgment/ stay

away from these men. away from these men. • (vs.29-35) The judgment of God; the earth opens to (vs.29-35) The judgment of God; the earth opens to

swallow them up/ fire from God.swallow them up/ fire from God.

Applications: 1.1. No one has the right to “re-design” God’s established No one has the right to “re-design” God’s established

worship requirements. (Cain failed and chastised )worship requirements. (Cain failed and chastised )

2.2. No excuses, The service of the Lord is not open to No excuses, The service of the Lord is not open to bribes and money gains. (Balaam was disciplined bribes and money gains. (Balaam was disciplined publicly) publicly)

3. No position in God’s service gives one the right to 3. No position in God’s service gives one the right to rebel against God established leadership; judgment is rebel against God established leadership; judgment is severe. severe.

Historical Examples of Apostasy Threats Against The Church Part IX Jude 11.

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