PART 1 OF 2 Staying true to the Gospel involves a conscious effort and discipline on our part. A look at this small excerpt from a powerful epistle will point us to helps that we can employ to stay on mission! REFLECTION TEXT: Psalm 24:1-10 SERMON TEXT: Jude 17-23 17 But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. 18 They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.” 19 It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. 20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. 22 And have mercy on those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh. 1. REMEMBER (v17-19) Remember What?REMEMBER * the Word of God, * the Forces against Christ and His Church, * the Fruits of False Teaching Romans 8:9; Philippians 3:3; Jude 15-16; James 4:3 2. KEEP yourselves in the Love of God (v21) * John 15:8-11; 1 John 4:16 * Love God * Love Others Believers keep themselves in the love of God by doing three things: Building, Praying, Waiting - BUILD (v20) Note: the Christians to whom Jude is writing are facing the threat of heresy and false teaching. * with God's Word (Acts 20:32) * with God's Preacher (Romans 10:17) * with God's Church (Hebrews 10:23-25)