The church can never really be destroyed by those on the outside. The church is destroyed FROM WITHIN. The church is destroyed by FOLLY and SELF-DECEPTION.
Two verses are used to buttress his point.
Job 5:13 – Paul only quotes part of the verse – but he intends for them to remember the entire context which is applicable to what he is saying.
Psalm 94:8-12 There is promise of blessing - - but also the promise of futility and destruction to those who will not listen to God.
III. Do Not Boast in Men 21-23
A. All Things are Yours
B. Christ is God's
Application 1. God will vindicate His people. v. 16 2. See how much God loves the church – we must love it too. 3. Salvation is only through Jesus Christ the Lord
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Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...