2. The Undeniable Standard - Part 3 -

3. Are we really sure God intended for us to have an inspired, infallible, inerrant standard in our hands? Are we really sure God intended for us to have an inspired, infallible, inerrant standard in our hands?

4. Since God DID promise to give us an inspired, infallible, inerrant standard; where is it? Since God DID promise to give us an inspired, infallible, inerrant standard; where is it?

5. Where are we going… where have we been?

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7. kept Revelation 3:8 I know thy works : behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it : for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.

8. preserved Jude 1:1 Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called :

9. Psalms 12:6-7 – “The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever”.Psalms 12:6-7 – “The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever”.

10.  The Wycliffe Bible (1382)  The Tyndale Bible (1525)  The Coverdale Bible (1535)  The Matthew Bible (1537)  The Great Bible (1539)  The Bishop’s Bible (1539)  The Geneva Bible (1525)  The King James Bible (1611)

11.  Church history is nothing more than the movement of God through the course of time, nations, and people to accomplish His three-fold plan for the universe, the earth, and your life… AND it is the movement of the devil through the course of time, nations, and our lives to counter, counterfeit, and/or confound God’s three-fold plan.

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14.  The Father of the Attack

15. Isaiah 14:12-14 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.Isaiah 14:12-14 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

16. Revelation 12:9 – “And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.”Revelation 12:9 – “And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.”

17. Mark 4:26 – “And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground”Mark 4:26 – “And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground” Luke 8:11 – “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.”Luke 8:11 – “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.” Matthew 13:38 – “The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one”Matthew 13:38 – “The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one”

18.  The Father of the Attack

19. it was needful for me to write unto you earnestlycontend Jude 1:3 – “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”

20. Romans 10:17 – “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

22. 1 st question 1 st He tries to get her to question God’s Word 2 nd contradicted 2 nd He contradicted God’s Word 3 rd reinterpreted (changes) 3 rd He reinterpreted (changes) God’s Word HIS APPROACH WAS RELIGION!

23. for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name Psalms 138:2– “I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.”

24. Matthew

25. In the beginning was with was John 1:1 – “ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” and dwelt among us as of of the Father John 1:14 – “And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”

26. there are three the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost(KJV) 1 John 5:7 – “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.”

27.  The Fruit of the Attack

28. Isaiah 14:12-14 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.Isaiah 14:12-14 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

29. Psalms 48:1-2 “Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.”

30.  The Faces of the Attack

31. Job 41:12-14 – “ I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion. Who can discover the face of his garment ? or who can come to him with his double bridle? Who can open the doors of his face? his teeth are terrible round about.”

32. False “Jehovah Witnesses”

33. the Bible’ alone “Without ‘Studies in the Scripture’ one could never see the divine plan in studying the Bible by itself…even after reading ‘Studies in the Scriptures’ for 10 years, if one stopped reading it and went to ‘ the Bible’ alone, within 2 years he would revert back into darkness” False “Jehovah Witnesses”

34. The Watchtower condemns those who: “Say that it is sufficient to read the Bible exclusively, either alone or in a small group at home… Through such “Bible reading”, they have reverted back to the apostate doctrines that commentaries by Christendom’s clergy were teaching 100 years ago” False “Jehovah Witnesses”

35. The Mormons “We believe that God is as willing today as he ever has been to reveal his mind and will to man, and that he does so through his appointed servants, prophets, seers, and revelators- invested through ordination with the authority of the holy priesthood…

36. The Mormons as of equal validity … We rely therefore on the teaching of the living oracles of God as of equal validity with the doctrines of the written word.” - Mormon Apostle James Talmage, Article of Faith Article of Faith

37. The Mormons the inspired words “In addition to the 4 books of scripture: The Book of Mormon, The Doctrines and Covenants, The Pearl of Great Price, and The Bible; the inspired words of our living prophets become scripture to us. Their words come to us through conferences, church publications, and instructions to local priesthood leaders.”

38. The Mormons “Brother Brigham took the stand and took the Bible, and laid it down and he took the Book of Doctrines and Covenants, and laid it down before him, and he said: ‘There is the written word of God to us, concerning the work of God from the beginning of the world, almost, to our day. …

39. The Mormons “And now”, said he, “when compared with the living oracles those books are nothing to me; those books do not convey the word of God directly to us now, as do the words of a prophet ot a man bearing the holy priesthood in our day and generation. I would rather have the living oracles than all the writing in the books”...

40. “When he was through, Brother Joseph said to the congregation: “Brother Brigham has told you the word of the Lord, and he has told you the truth”.- 14 Fundamentals in Following the Prophets

41. and and traditions “That all should receive with equal reverence the books of the Old and New Testaments, and the traditions concerning faith and manners, as proceeding from the mouth of Christ, or inspired by the Holy Spirit, and preserved in the Catholic Church; and that whosoever knowingly, and of deliberate purpose, despised traditions, should be anathema” Roman Catholicism

42.  An Edict was passed in 380 A.D. stating: “We order those who follow this doctrine to receive the title of Catholic Christians,…

43.  An Edict was passed in 380 A.D. stating: “…, but others we judge to be mad and raving and worthy of incurring the disgrace of heretical teaching …”

44.  An Edict was passed in 380 A.D. stating: “…, nor are their assemblies to receive the name of the churches. …”

45.  An Edict was passed in 380 A.D. stating: “….They are to be punished not only by Divine retribution but also by our own measures, which we have decided in accordance with Divine inspiration.”

46. in other words, the Bible and tradition taken together The Catholic Church holds that “the Word of God in general, both written and unwritten, - in other words, the Bible and tradition taken together, - constitute the rule of faith, or method appointed by Christ for finding out the true religion”.- Milner’s End of Controversy- 1827 Roman Catholicism

47. whose right it is to judge of the true meaning and interpretation of the sacred writ “No one confiding in his own judgment shall dare to wrest the sacred Scripture to his own sense of them, contrary to that which hath been held, and is still held, by holy Mother Church, whose right it is to judge of the true meaning and interpretation of the sacred writ”.- Council Trid- Session 3 Roman Catholicism

48. 2 Peter 1:20 “Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.”2 Peter 1:20 “Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.”

49. 2 Peter 3:18 – “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.”2 Peter 3:18 – “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.”

50. Cardinal Hosius who was appointed president of the Council of Trent, declared, “ That were it not for the authority of the church, Scriptures would have no more weight than the fables of Aesop” Roman Catholicism

51. “Christ did not intend that mankind in general should learn his religion from a book” - Milner’s End of Controversy Roman Catholicism

52. comfort of the scriptures might have Romans 15:4 – “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”

53. John 20:30-31 – “And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”

54. “If God commands me under pain of eternal damnation to believe all that He has taught, He is bound to give me the means to know what He has taught. And the means that God gives me must have been at all times within the reach of all people, must be adapted to the capacities of all intellects, must be an infallible means to us, so that if a man makes use of it he will be brought to a knowledge of all the truths that God has taught…. Roman Catholicism Father Arnold Damen Father Arnold Damen

55. What is the means God has given us whereby we shall learn the truth that God has revealed …Has God given us such means? "Yes," say my Protestant friends, "He has." And so says the Catholic. God has given us such means. What is the means God has given us whereby we shall learn the truth that God has revealed? "The Bible," say my Protestant friends, "the Bible, the whole of the Bible, and nothing but the Bible." But we Catholics say, "No, not the Bible and its private interpretation, but the Church of the Living God.” Roman Catholicism Father Arnold Damen Father Arnold Damen

56. “This catechism is offered to every individual who wants to know what the Catholic Church believes”.  Pope John Paul II: Introduction “Catechism of the Catholic Church”:

57. “The task of interpreting the Word of God authentically has been entrusted solely to the Magisterium of the Church, that is, to the Pope and to the Bishops in communion with him”  Article 100 of the Catechism:

60.  The Second Vatican Council’s Decree on Ecumenism explains: “For it is through Christ’s Catholic Church alone, which is the universal help toward salvation, that the full means of salvation can be obtained”.

61. “Many fundamentalists do exactly the same thing (as Pharisees) today about the works of the Spirit. They take the Word of God and chisel at a practice or a ministry or a flow, without recognizing it’s God moving. Not recognizing that God is bigger than His written word”.

62. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Matthew 24:4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.Matthew 24:4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.1 Thessalonians 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 2 Timothy 1:13 -Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.2 Timothy 1:13 -Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

63. and still be “Supernatural experiences could contradict God’s Word and still be from the Lord.” - John Goodwin from Vineyard Pastor, Healing, Sign and Wonders and Church Growth Conference

64. “All that is in the Bible is truth, but not all truth is in the Bible.” - Vineyard Leadership Conference 1983

65. “Calvaryites are sometimes a little too heavily oriented to the written word. I know that sounds a little dangerous, but frankly they’re pharisaical in their allegience to the Bible. They have very little life, and growth, and spontaneity in their innards. Sometimes they’re very rigid and can’t receive much from the Lord”. – Church Planting Seminar

66. “Know more personally the God who exists both beyond and within the boundaries of well-defined doctrinal systems”. - Vineyard Ministries International

67. Romans 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.”Romans 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.” John 15:26 “But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me”John 15:26 “But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me” John 17:17 “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”John 17:17 “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.”

68. Titus 1:9 – “Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.”Titus 1:9 – “Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.”

69. “These spiritual phenomena are manifestations of the spirit’s presence on the person. By observing them, you can begin to see what the spirit is doing in and through the person. We do not have an explanation for all the various manifestations, but the manifestations to look for are:

70. “Hot flashes and stiffness in certain body parts, tingly sensations, trembling and shaking, falling down under the power of the spirit, strong electrical current, ripples on the skin, movement under the skin, radiance on the face, heavy breathing, moaning and groaning, and falling into a trance”.

71. “An expositor, who deserves the name expositor, is one who teaches his audience the meaning of the text intended by its author, understood by its original recipients”… Robert L. Thomas – Professor of N.T. The Master’s Seminary

72. “Because the original languages of the O.T. and N.T. and other technical data are inaccessible to almost everyone in an average congregation then precise and detailed interpretation of scripture will also be inaccessible” Robert L. Thomas – Professor of N.T. The Master’s Seminary

73. whose right it is to judge of the true meaning and interpretation of the sacred writ “No one confiding in his own judgment shall dare to wrest the sacred Scripture to his own sense of them, contrary to that which hath been held, and is still held, by holy Mother Church, whose right it is to judge of the true meaning and interpretation of the sacred writ”.- Council Trid- Session 3 Roman Catholicism

74. “If the Book be not infallible, where shall we find infallibility? We have given up the Pope, for he has blundered often and terribly; but we shall not set up instead of him a horde of popelings fresh from college. Are these correctors of Scriptures infallible? Is it certain that our Bibles are not right, but that the critics must be so?...”

75. “Rexella and I were involved in a massive traffic accident in Brussels, Belgium, and Rexella…lay dying on the street… I will never forget praying over Rexella’s lifeless body on the street, begging the Lord not to take her home. …

76. … Little did I know that at that very moment, Rexella was watching me from outside of her body…and also watching her guardian angel at work in that very moment!”

78. it was needful for me to write unto you earnestlycontend Jude 1:3 – “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”

79. “One cannot have God for his Father, who will not have the Church for his Mother, and likewise, one cannot have the Word of God for his faith who will not have the Church for his teacher. It is the infallible teaching authority of the Church, as promised by Christ, which alone preserves God's Word from erroneous interpretation.” Roman Catholicism Father Arnold Damen Father Arnold Damen

80. Facts  The Facts of the Attack

81. Does the Bible teach that Scripture alone is our sole authority? Does the Bible teach that Scripture alone is our sole authority?

82. comfort of the scriptures might have Romans 15:4 – “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”

83. John 20:30-31 – “And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”