Stand Your Ground

Introduction:

How to Deal with Apostates at HBC: (Jude 1:17-23)

  1. Be Ready . (Jude 1:17-19)

    See: Acts 20:29-31 | 2 Peter 2:1 | John 2:26

  2. Be Strong . (Jude 1:20-21)
    1. In the Word . (Jude 1:20a)

      See: John 15:10

    2. In Prayer . (Jude 1:20b)
    3. In Obedience . (Jude 1:21a)
    4. In Hrayer . (Jude 1:21b)
  1. Be Merciful . (Jude 1:22-23)
    1. To those who Doubt . (Jude 1:22)
    2. To those who Dabble . (Jude 1:23a)
    3. To those who are Deliberate . (Jude 1:23b)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Jude 1:17-23

  1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

  2. Which spiritual discipline do you most need to tighten up in your own life (Jude 1:20-21): the Word, prayer, obedience, or hope? How will you go about that today?

  3. How can you distinguish between: 

    who is deceived, 

    a backslidden believer, 

    and a “committed to error” apostate unbeliever (Jude 1:22-23)?

  4. Be specific: what are some practical ways you can show mercy to those who are teaching / promoting / believing false doctrine while confronting them over their error (Jude 1:22-23)?

Breakout
Pray for one another to have wisdom and discernment when dealing with apostates when they show up at HBC!