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"Too Radical? Understanding the Opposition to Truth in Faith"

In the face of opposition to the messages of truth, this discourse explores the historical and contemporary challenges faced by messengers of God’s word. From the persecution of Elijah to the slanderous charges against modern believers, the paper examines the parallels of resistance to divine truth across the ages. Even when accused of being “too radical,” faithful Christians are called to uphold scripture and contend for their faith. Discover how to address opposition while maintaining pure motives and a commitment to the truth.

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"Too Radical? Understanding the Opposition to Truth in Faith"

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  1. “Too Radical!”

  2. Kill the Messenger! • Enemies of truth cast doubt on the messengers of truth, 1 Ths. 2:13-16 • Slander, insinuations, slurs, insults, epithets, ill treatment, Gal. 4:16 (2 Cor. 11:26) • “Killing the messenger” does not change the message! • Are we “too radical” when we preach and demand the word of God? 2 Tim. 4:2-4

  3. What Christians face is not different from what Faithful Ones have Faced in the Past

  4. “Too Radical!” • King Ahab Elijah, 1 Kgs. 18:17-18 • AmaziahAmos, Amos 7:10-13 • The Jews John the baptizer, Matt. 11:18 (3:4)

  5. “Too Radical!” • PhariseesJesus, Matt. 11:19; 12:24 • Enemies of the faith Apostles, Acts 17:6 • TertullusPaul, Acts 24:5-7

  6. “Too Radical!” • Brethren in the recent past… • Opposition to instrumental music in worship … “Divisive”  Eph. 5:19 • Opposition to church-supported human organizations … • “Orphan-haters”  Jas. 1:27 • “Antis” … “church-splitters”… Yellow tag of quarantine

  7. “Too Radical!” • Brethren today… • Opposition to unity in diversity … “Tradition-bound hobbyists”  2 Jno. 9-11 • Opposition to MDR innovations … “radical watchdogs”, “emotion-based” objections  Matt. 19:4-6, 9

  8. Why are such Charges made against faithful brethren and the truth they teach?

  9. Why such charges? • Because when the whole counsel of God is preached it does not scratch itching ears, Acts 20:27; 2 Tim. 4:2-4 • Accusers have lost their love for truth, Psa. 119:97; 2 Ths. 2:10-12 • Hearts are closed to truth, Matt. 13:15; Phil. 1:15-17 • Self is elevated, 2 Tim. 4:3-4; 2 Cor. 5: 11-12; Gal. 6:13

  10. What are the Righteous to do in the Face of Such Charges?

  11. What shall the righteous do? • Remember there is a just cause, 1 Sam. 17:29-30 (26) • Examine ourselves, 2 Cor. 13:5 • In the faith (truth), 2 Tim. 2:15 • Pure motives, 2 Cor. 4:2 (Phil. 1: 15-16)

  12. What shall the righteous do? • Contend for the faith, not ourselves, Jude 3-4; 2 Cor. 10:12-13; 2:17 (Phil. 1:14; Acts 20:20, 27) • Repetition in teaching promotes learning and stability, 2 Pet. 1:12 • Hold up the hands of the faithful, Exo. 17:8-13

  13. “Too Radical”! Follow the example of Jesus and endure hostility Hebrews 12:1-2 (1 Pet. 2:21-24) The opposition of men does not prevent God’s purposes from being fulfilled! Isaiah 55:11

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