2. THREATS AGAINST THE CHURCH “A License for Immorality” - Part II Jude 1:3,4

3. PROTECT AND PRESERVE The symbol of “Spiritual Unity” Their idea Co-Exist Matthew 12:30 Jesus said, “He who is not with me is against Me…”

4. PROTECT AND PRESERVE Seasons of ‘Interfaith Unity’ – 11 days of unity Association for Global New Thought; Seasons for Peace and Nonviolence; Unity World Day of Prayer; Pathways to Peace / Culture of Peace Initiative; M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence; United Religions Initiative

5. III. A COUNTERFEIT BELIEVER: (vs.4a) A.Slipping in secretly with evil intentions; 2 Peter 2:1 (Evolving scripture that adjusts to the changing culture)2 Peter 2:1 Finding Scripture to support a cause, rather than scripture defining the cause. B. Counterfeit Pastors, Elders, Deacons, Teachers: (This destroys Authority) Acts 20:28-31; 2 Cor 11:12-15; Gal 1:6-9

6. III. A COUNTERFEIT BELIEVER: (vs.4a) Camped out in the Church – Revelation 2:6,15 Nicolaitanism (a heresy that perverted grace and promoted wicked and immoral behavior; Rev 2:6 and 15). Perverting the grace of God by embracing immoral behavior in the “name of love.”

7. IV. A CORRUPTED MESSAGE: (vs.4b) The Character of Apostates: The Character of Apostates: Godless people; ( people whose lives are not filled with God. The Conduct of Apostates: The Conduct of Apostates: Change the grace of God into a license for immorality. The Creed of Apostates: The Creed of Apostates: Deny Jesus Christ and only Sovereign Lord: Titus 1:16; 2 Tim 1:13,14; I Tim 6:20,21; 2 Pt 2:1

8. IV. A CORRUPTED MESSAGE: (vs.4b) CONDEMNED LONG AGO: The 2 nd coming will affirm that condemnation. Isaiah 47:12-15 Zeph 1:4-6 2 Peter 2:20-22

9. Awareness to your walk in life {Application} (1) Recognize the Word of God, His Church and the Christian message is being attacked. (2) Make a decision to defend the Truth. (3) Understand it will cost you friendships and relationships to defend the Truth. (4) Be on guard for SUBTLE intrusions to erode Truth! They will come more frequently.