Guard the Purity of the Gospel Message Because . . . (1:3-5, 18-19; 3:9, 15; 6:20)
I. God Offers a Free Salvation to the World by the Sacrifice of His Son! (1:15-16; 2:4-6)
II. What we Truly Believe we will always Do! (1:8-11; 4:6-7, 16-17; 6:3)
III. False Teachings are an Ever-present Threat to the Church and Her Mission! (1:3, 6-7, 19-20; 4:1-2)
IV. It Limits Accusations against our Faith! (2:1-4; 3:7; 4:16; 5:7-8; 6:1, 14)
Practical Implications
o What parts of the Scripture are you tempted to doubt, minimize or ignore?
o What would growing faith look like in your life, relationships?
o What areas of your life have potential to negatively affect lost and immature?
