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•Conscience Is Not A Safe Guide In ReligionConscience Is Not A Safe Guide In ReligionActs 23:1; 26:9; Prov. 14:12; 1 John 3:18-21

Acts 23:1 (before Jewish council). . . I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day. Acts 26:9 (before Agrippa)I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. Proverbs 14:12There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

For It To Be A Safe Guide, Our ConscienceMust Be Educated With God’s Truth

•Conscience Is Not A Safe Guide In ReligionConscience Is Not A Safe Guide In Religion

•Being Religious Is Not EnoughBeing Religious Is Not EnoughActs 23:1; 26:9; Prov. 14:12; 1 John 3:18-21

Acts 26:5; Gal. 1:13-14

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Acts 26:5. . . after the most straitest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.

Galatians 1:13-14For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: [14] And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.

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•Being Religious Is Not EnoughBeing Religious Is Not EnoughActs 23:1; 26:9; Prov. 14:12; 1 John 3:18-21

Acts 26:5; Gal. 1:13-14 Must Practice True Religion – Jn. 4:24; Matt. 15:8-9; 2 Thess. 2:15; 3:6

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John 4:24God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Matthew 15:8‑9This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. [9] But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. 2 Thes. 2:15Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

2 Thes. 2:15Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

2 Thes. 3:6Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.

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•The Need For The Right Source Of AuthorityThe Need For The Right Source Of Authority

Acts 23:1; 26:9; Prov. 14:12; 1 John 3:18-21

Acts 26:5; Gal. 1:13-14 Must Practice True Religion – Jn. 4:24; Matt. 15:8-9; 2 Thess. 2:15; 3:6

Matt. 21:23-27 – Acts 9:14; 26:10 – Matt. 28:18; Col. 3:17

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Matthew 21:23‑27And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority? [24] And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. [25] The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? [26] But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet. [27] And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

Acts 9:14 (Ananias, reasoning with God)And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name.

Acts 26:10 (Paul, explaining to Agrippa) Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.

Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Col. 3:17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

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•Salvation Does Not Come Through Prayer Alone.Salvation Does Not Come Through Prayer Alone.

Acts 23:1; 26:9; Prov. 14:12; 1 John 3:18-21

Acts 26:5; Gal. 1:13-14 Must Practice True Religion – Jn. 4:24; Matt. 15:8-9; 2 Thess. 2:15; 3:6

Matt. 21:23-27 – Acts 9:14; 26:10 – Matt. 28:18; Col. 3:17

Acts 9:6 – Acts 9:11 – Acts 22:16 – Rom. 10:14-15

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Acts 9:6And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. Acts 9:11And the Lord said unto him (Ananias), Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

If Saul was saved while he prayed,he was saved before he was told what to do.

Acts 9:6And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. Acts 9:11And the Lord said unto him (Ananias), Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,

Acts 22:16 (Ananias to Saul)And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

Romans 10:13‑1513 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? [15] And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! [16] But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?

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•Being Religious Is Not EnoughBeing Religious Is Not Enough

•The Need For The Right Source Of AuthorityThe Need For The Right Source Of Authority

•Salvation Does Not Come Through Prayer Alone.Salvation Does Not Come Through Prayer Alone.

• Salvation Involves God’s Grace Salvation Involves God’s Grace and and Man’s Response To Grace, In Man’s Response To Grace, In Acts Acts of Faithof Faith

Acts 23:1; 26:9; Prov. 14:12; 1 John 3:18-21

Acts 26:5; Gal. 1:13-14 Must Practice True Religion – Jn. 4:24; Matt. 15:8-9; 2 Thess. 2:15; 3:6

Matt. 21:23-27 – Acts 9:14; 26:10 – Matt. 28:18; Col. 3:17

Acts 9:6 – Acts 9:11 – Acts 22:16 – Rom. 10:14-15

(Acts 9:6; 22:16) Eph. 2:8-10; Acts 2:40; Phil 2:12; Acts 16:30

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Ephes. 2:8‑10For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] Not of works, lest any man should boast. [10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Acts 2:40 (Pentecost)And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.Acts 16:30 (Philippian jailor)And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

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•Being Religious Is Not EnoughBeing Religious Is Not Enough

•The Need For The Right Source Of AuthorityThe Need For The Right Source Of Authority

•Salvation Does Not Come Through Prayer Alone.Salvation Does Not Come Through Prayer Alone.

• Salvation Involves God’s Grace Salvation Involves God’s Grace and and Man’s Response To Grace, In Man’s Response To Grace, In Acts Acts of Faithof Faith

• The Chiefest Of Sinners Can Be The Chiefest Of Sinners Can Be SavedSaved

Acts 23:1; 26:9; Prov. 14:12; 1 John 3:18-21

Acts 26:5; Gal. 1:13-14 Must Practice True Religion – Jn. 4:24; Matt. 15:8-9; 2 Thess. 2:15; 3:6

Matt. 21:23-27 – Acts 9:14; 26:10 – Matt. 28:18; Col. 3:17

Acts 9:6 – Acts 9:11 – Acts 22:16 – Rom. 10:14-15

(Acts 9:6; 22:16) Eph. 2:8-10; Acts 2:40; Phil 2:12; Acts 16:30

1 Tim. 1:13-16 – Rom. 1:16; Mark 16:15-16

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1 Tim. 1:13‑16Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. [14] And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. [15] This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. [16] Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

Romans 1:16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Mark 16:15‑16And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. [16] He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

Romans 1:16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Mark 16:15‑16And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. [16] He He that believeth and is baptized shall be savedthat believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damnedhe that believeth not shall be damned.

Romans 1:16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Mark 16:15‑16And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. [16] He He that believeth not shall be damnedthat believeth not shall be damned; but he that he that believeth and is baptized shall be savedbelieveth and is baptized shall be saved.

•Conscience Is Not A Safe Guide In ReligionConscience Is Not A Safe Guide In Religion

•Being Religious Is Not EnoughBeing Religious Is Not Enough

•The Need For The Right Source Of AuthorityThe Need For The Right Source Of Authority

•Salvation Does Not Come Through Prayer Alone.Salvation Does Not Come Through Prayer Alone.

• Salvation Involves God’s Grace Salvation Involves God’s Grace and and Man’s Response To Grace, In Man’s Response To Grace, In Acts Acts of Faithof Faith

• The Chiefest Of Sinners Can Be The Chiefest Of Sinners Can Be SavedSaved

Acts 23:1; 26:9; Prov. 14:12; 1 John 3:18-21

Acts 26:5; Gal. 1:13-14 Must Practice True Religion – Jn. 4:24; Matt. 15:8-9; 2 Thess. 2:15; 3:6

Matt. 21:23-27 – Acts 9:14; 26:10 – Matt. 28:18; Col. 3:17

Acts 9:6 – Acts 9:11 – Acts 22:16 – Rom. 10:14-15

(Acts 9:6; 22:16) Eph. 2:8-10; Acts 2:40; Phil 2:12; Acts 16:30

1 Tim. 1:13-16 – Rom. 1:16; Mark 16:15-16

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