1. Faith, Facts and Feelings Faith, Facts and Feelings

2. There is great power in our emotions. Often great coaches are known as motivators, enabling their team to play with great strength at a crucial moment.Often great coaches are known as motivators, enabling their team to play with great strength at a crucial moment. Great coaches also know that emotion alone will not help. One must know the fundamentals.Great coaches also know that emotion alone will not help. One must know the fundamentals.

3. There is great power in our emotions. One of the great challenges to knowing Gods word is the ability to distinguish between our feelings and what God says. (Jer 10:23)One of the great challenges to knowing Gods word is the ability to distinguish between our feelings and what God says. (Jer 10:23)

4. There is great power in our emotions. Jeremiah 10:23 (NKJV) - O Lord, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps.Jeremiah 10:23 (NKJV) - O Lord, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps.

5. There is great power in our emotions. When a religion ceases to appeal to a reasoned approach upon the word of God, they will use fleshly appeals to gain their man-made goals.When a religion ceases to appeal to a reasoned approach upon the word of God, they will use fleshly appeals to gain their man-made goals. Sometimes flattery, large buildings and large crowds are appealed to. (Rom 16:18; 1 Thess 2:5; Jude 16)Sometimes flattery, large buildings and large crowds are appealed to. (Rom 16:18; 1 Thess 2:5; Jude 16)

6. There is great power in our emotions. Romans 16:18 (NKJV) - For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple.Romans 16:18 (NKJV) - For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple.

7. There is great power in our emotions. 1 Thessalonians 2:5 (NKJV) - For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousnessGod is witness.1 Thessalonians 2:5 (NKJV) - For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousnessGod is witness.

8. There is great power in our emotions. Jude 16 (NKJV) - These are grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage.Jude 16 (NKJV) - These are grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage.

9. There is great power in our emotions. Others will appeal to emotionalism and claim the Holy Spirit is responsible.Others will appeal to emotionalism and claim the Holy Spirit is responsible. The current trend in religion is performance worship. You can use music and drama to powerfully influence the will of men.The current trend in religion is performance worship. You can use music and drama to powerfully influence the will of men.

10. There is great power in our emotions. Cults will use these things plus other systems to provoke and manage emotions that will bring one to be a willing slave of men.Cults will use these things plus other systems to provoke and manage emotions that will bring one to be a willing slave of men. Our emotions are God given and there for have an important place in our service to Him.Our emotions are God given and there for have an important place in our service to Him. Emotion should be a by-product of things deeply believed.Emotion should be a by-product of things deeply believed.

11. There is great power in our emotions. It is possible to by-pass the mind and appeal directly to the emotions.It is possible to by-pass the mind and appeal directly to the emotions. Many claim these emotions as a sign that god is working directly.Many claim these emotions as a sign that god is working directly.

12. How Does God Speak to Man? A.God has chosen the gospel. (1 Cor 1:18, 21-13)A.God has chosen the gospel. (1 Cor 1:18, 21-13)

13. How Does God Speak to Man? 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NKJV) - For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.1 Corinthians 1:18 (NKJV) - For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

14. How Does God Speak to Man? 1 Corinthians 1:21-23 (NKJV) -For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness,1 Corinthians 1:21-23 (NKJV) -For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness,

15. How Does God Speak to Man? Many today will fall into one of these categories. They will not let God be God!Many today will fall into one of these categories. They will not let God be God! When you seek a sign you may find one. But is it of God? (1 Thess 2:9)When you seek a sign you may find one. But is it of God? (1 Thess 2:9)

16. How Does God Speak to Man? 2 Thessalonians 2:9 (NKJV) - The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders,

17. How Does God Speak to Man? Most men stumble over the gospel because of preconceived ideas.Most men stumble over the gospel because of preconceived ideas. Man cannot change the will of God.Man cannot change the will of God. Has God chosen an objective standard or a subjective one? (1 Cor 1:18, 27; Rom 1:16)Has God chosen an objective standard or a subjective one? (1 Cor 1:18, 27; Rom 1:16)

18. How Does God Speak to Man? 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NKJV) - For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.1 Corinthians 1:18 (NKJV) - For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

19. How Does God Speak to Man? 1 Corinthians 1:27 (NKJV) - But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty;1 Corinthians 1:27 (NKJV) - But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty;

20. How Does God Speak to Man? Romans 1:16 (NKJV) - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.Romans 1:16 (NKJV) - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

21. How Does God Speak to Man? When we know God we submit to His ways and not try to force God into our ways. (Isa 55:8)When we know God we submit to His ways and not try to force God into our ways. (Isa 55:8)

22. How Does God Speak to Man? Isaiah 55:8 (NKJV) - For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways, says the Lord.Isaiah 55:8 (NKJV) - For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways, says the Lord.

23. How Does God Speak to Man? Men who do not know God will try to find short cuts, both in this life and the life to come. (Luke 16:27-31)Men who do not know God will try to find short cuts, both in this life and the life to come. (Luke 16:27-31)

24. How Does God Speak to Man? Luke 16:27-31 (NKJV) - Then he said, I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my fathers house, 28 for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment. 29 Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.Luke 16:27-31 (NKJV) - Then he said, I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my fathers house, 28 for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment. 29 Abraham said to him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.

25. How Does God Speak to Man? 30 And he said, No, father Abraham; but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent. 31 But he said to him, If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead.30 And he said, No, father Abraham; but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent. 31 But he said to him, If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead.

26. The Fruits of Subjective Religion Subjective religion is dependent upon how you feel and what you want to believe.Subjective religion is dependent upon how you feel and what you want to believe. Consider the person who saw Jesus on a hospital door.Consider the person who saw Jesus on a hospital door. Consider the young lady who saw the virgin Mary in a cow pasture.Consider the young lady who saw the virgin Mary in a cow pasture. Mormonism and Subjective Religion.Mormonism and Subjective Religion. How does one become a Mormon?How does one become a Mormon? What do Mormons believe?What do Mormons believe?

27. The Fruits of Subjective Religion How do they appeal to people?How do they appeal to people? They claim a direct operation of the Holy Spirit. (Moroni 10:4-5)They claim a direct operation of the Holy Spirit. (Moroni 10:4-5)

28. The Fruits of Subjective Religion (Moroni 10:4-5) - And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost. [5] And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.(Moroni 10:4-5) - And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not true; and if ye shall ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he will manifest the truth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost. [5] And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things.

29. The Fruits of Subjective Religion They appeal to feelings and experiences as evidence. (D.+C. 9:8)They appeal to feelings and experiences as evidence. (D.+C. 9:8)

30. The Fruits of Subjective Religion (D.+C. 9:8) - But, behold, I say unto you, that you must study it out in your mind; then you must cask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your bosom shall burn within you; therefore, you shall feel that it is right.(D.+C. 9:8) - But, behold, I say unto you, that you must study it out in your mind; then you must cask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your bosom shall burn within you; therefore, you shall feel that it is right.studymindcaskbosom burnfeelstudymindcaskbosom burnfeel

31. The Fruits of Subjective Religion They give personal testimony of their private experience.They give personal testimony of their private experience.

32. The Fruits of Subjective Religion Plain statements in the word of God are denied. (2 Nephi 29:10)Plain statements in the word of God are denied. (2 Nephi 29:10)

33. The Fruits of Subjective Religion (2 Nephi 29:10) - Wherefore, because that ye have a Bible ye need not suppose that it contains all my words; neither need ye suppose that I have not caused more to be written.(2 Nephi 29:10) - Wherefore, because that ye have a Bible ye need not suppose that it contains all my words; neither need ye suppose that I have not caused more to be written.

34. The Fruits of Subjective Religion This appeal is commonly used by men.This appeal is commonly used by men. If there is no foundation, what will be the results? (2 Peter 2:18-19)If there is no foundation, what will be the results? (2 Peter 2:18-19)

35. The Fruits of Subjective Religion 2 Peter 2:18-19 (NKJV) - For when they speak great swelling words of emptiness, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through lewdness, the ones who have actually escaped from those who live in error. 19While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by whom a person is overcome, by him also he is brought into bondage.2 Peter 2:18-19 (NKJV) - For when they speak great swelling words of emptiness, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through lewdness, the ones who have actually escaped from those who live in error. 19While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by whom a person is overcome, by him also he is brought into bondage.

36. The Fruits of Subjective Religion Note the appeal for money. (Ex. Oral Roberts, Radio DJ)Note the appeal for money. (Ex. Oral Roberts, Radio DJ)

37. The Fruits of Subjective Religion Sadly, I have seen Christians run to this as a reactionary religion.Sadly, I have seen Christians run to this as a reactionary religion.

38. Does the Bible Tell Us to Follow our Feelings? I do not deny that people have experiences. The question is, should we follow them? If a man claims an experience should I believe him? The Prophet of 1 Kings 13 God gave him plain instructions. (1 Kings 13:9)

39. Does the Bible Tell Us to Follow our Feelings? 1 Kings 13:9 (NKJV) - For so it was commanded me by the word of the Lord, saying, You shall not eat bread, nor drink water, nor return by the same way you came.

40. Does the Bible Tell Us to Follow our Feelings? The other man appealed to his experience (1 Kings 13:18-19)

41. Does the Bible Tell Us to Follow our Feelings? 1 Kings 13:18-19 (NKJV) 18He said to him, I too am a prophet as you are, and an angel spoke to me by the word of the Lord, saying, Bring him back with you to your house, that he may eat bread and drink water. (He was lying to him.) 19 So he went back with him, and ate bread in his house, and drank water.

42. Does the Bible Tell Us to Follow our Feelings? Which way was right? What did God do?

43. Does the Bible Tell Us to Follow our Feelings? Should we follow an angel? (Gal 1:8)

44. Does the Bible Tell Us to Follow our Feelings? Galatians 1:8 (NKJV) - But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.

45. Does the Bible Tell Us to Follow our Feelings? If feelings are our guide, who then is right? (1 Cor 14:37)

46. Does the Bible Tell Us to Follow our Feelings? 1 Corinthians 14:37 (NKJV) - If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.

47. How we can be Certain? The Bible claims we can know the truth through the written word.The Bible claims we can know the truth through the written word. (1 John 5:13; John 20:31; Luke 1:3-4)(1 John 5:13; John 20:31; Luke 1:3-4)

48. How we can be Certain? 1 John 5:13 (NKJV) - These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.1 John 5:13 (NKJV) - These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life, and that you may continue to believe in the name of the Son of God.

49. How we can be Certain? John 20:31 (NKJV) - but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.John 20:31 (NKJV) - but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.

50. How we can be Certain? Luke 1:3-4 (NKJV) - it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus, 4 that you may know the certainty of those things in which you were instructed.Luke 1:3-4 (NKJV) - it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus, 4 that you may know the certainty of those things in which you were instructed.

51. How we can be Certain? The Bible claims we must test others through this written standard. (1 Cor 14:37; 1 John 4:1-3)The Bible claims we must test others through this written standard. (1 Cor 14:37; 1 John 4:1-3)

52. How we can be Certain? 1 Corinthians 14:37 (NKJV) - If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.1 Corinthians 14:37 (NKJV) - If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.

53. How we can be Certain? The Bible teaches that spiritual gifts were temporary and would cease when the written word was completed. (1 Cor 13:8-10; Jas 1:25)The Bible teaches that spiritual gifts were temporary and would cease when the written word was completed. (1 Cor 13:8-10; Jas 1:25)

54. How we can be Certain? 1 Corinthians 13:8-10 (NKJV) - Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.1 Corinthians 13:8-10 (NKJV) - Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part. 10 But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away.

55. How we can be Certain? James 1:25 (NKJV) - But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.James 1:25 (NKJV) - But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.

56. How we can be Certain? Will you trust in God or Man?Will you trust in God or Man?