1. Liberal Mindset

2. Introduction In contrast with faithful followers of the Lord (John 8:31-32; James 1:25), many turn away from the truth unto falsehood and fables (1 Timothy 1:3-4; 2 Timothy 4:1-5). In contrast with faithful followers of the Lord (John 8:31-32; James 1:25), many turn away from the truth unto falsehood and fables (1 Timothy 1:3-4; 2 Timothy 4:1-5). Evil men hate those who oppose their sinful lifestyles (Amos 5:10), loving darkness rather than the light because their deeds are evil (John 3:19-21). Evil men hate those who oppose their sinful lifestyles (Amos 5:10), loving darkness rather than the light because their deeds are evil (John 3:19-21).

3. Biblically-Based Preaching is Oft Rejected Consider the Old Testament examples of Ahab (1 Kings 21:17-26; 22:1-8) and Joash (2 Chronicles 24:20-22). Consider the Old Testament examples of Ahab (1 Kings 21:17-26; 22:1-8) and Joash (2 Chronicles 24:20-22). Consider the New Testament examples of the Jewish Council (Acts 7:51-60) and the Galatian disciples (Galatians 4:8-16). Consider the New Testament examples of the Jewish Council (Acts 7:51-60) and the Galatian disciples (Galatians 4:8-16).

4. Biblically-Based Preaching is Yet Required Balanced preaching is needed (Jeremiah 1:7-10; Acts 20:25-32; 2 Timothy 4:1-2). Balanced preaching is needed (Jeremiah 1:7-10; Acts 20:25-32; 2 Timothy 4:1-2). Sin/Error must be exposed and rebuked (Jeremiah 6:8-21; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; Ephesians 5:1-12). Sin/Error must be exposed and rebuked (Jeremiah 6:8-21; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; Ephesians 5:1-12). Righteousness/Truth must be extolled and commanded (Amos 9:11-15; Jude 3-4, 20- 23). Righteousness/Truth must be extolled and commanded (Amos 9:11-15; Jude 3-4, 20- 23).

5. Conclusion God has made provision for our salvation, both through Holy Scripture (2 Timothy 3:13-17) and the spiritual functions set forth in the church (Ephesians 4:11-16). God has made provision for our salvation, both through Holy Scripture (2 Timothy 3:13-17) and the spiritual functions set forth in the church (Ephesians 4:11-16). Will you avail yourself of these blessings through obedience to the truth (Hebrews 5:8-10; 1 Peter 1:22-25)? Will you avail yourself of these blessings through obedience to the truth (Hebrews 5:8-10; 1 Peter 1:22-25)?