Matthew 7:13...for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction...

THE TWO WAYSHow They Appear

Matthew 7:14…narrow is the gate, and constricting is the way, which leadeth unto life...

THE TWO WAYSThe Reality

Psalm 44:18Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from Thy way...

THE TWO WAYSWhere They Lead

Proverbs 4:25-7Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.

Psalm 119:37Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in Thy way.

Corinthians 10:12Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

THE TWO WAYSThe Deception of the Broad Way

Jeremiah 17:9The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Matthew 7:Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

THE TWO WAYSWho is On the Broad Way?

2 Timothy 3:2,4-5For men shall be lovers of their own selves…...lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;Having a form of Godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

Luke 11:46Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.

THE TWO WAYSAttractions of the Broad Way

You can bring all your friends along.The broad way is big enough for everyone.

Matthew 7:13...wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat...

THE TWO WAYSAttractions of the Broad Way

You can come as you are.The broad way does not require you to change.

Romans 12:2And be not absorbed into this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Matthew 5:Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

THE TWO WAYSAll Roads Lead to Rome

ROMAN CATHOLIC DOCTRINES

(1) The immortality of the soul.(2) A fallen angel devil.(3) The Trinity.(4) "Hell fire" and "lake of fire" torment.(5) Heaven, the home of the righteous.(6) The destruction of the Earth.(7) The Incarnation of Christ.(8) The Pre-existence of Christ.(9) The substitutionary death of Christ.(10) The deity of Christ.(11) Keeping a first-day Sabbath.(12) Holy Spirit possession.(13) Infant sprinkling.

ONCE PROTESTANT CHURCHES

Anglican: 1-13Methodist: 1-13

Presbyterian: 1-13Baptist: 1-12

Pentecostal: 1-12Lutheran: 1-12

Churches of Christ: 1-12Plymouth Brethren: 1-12

Pilgrims or Cooneyites: 1-12Salvation Army: 1-12

Mormons: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12

7th Day Adventists: 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12

Jehovah Witnesses: 2, 8, 9, 12

THE TWO WAYSHow Is It Done?

No one will ask you to believe that people go to heaven

The Worldwide Council of Churches’ basis of fellowship:

"The World Council of Churches is a fellowship of Churches which confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the Scriptures and therefore seek to fulfill together their common calling to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit."

No one will get angry if you believe something different

1 John 1:6-7If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin.

THE TWO WAYSHow Is It Done?

DESTROYING THE SEPARATION

1) You won’t be asked to agree, you’ll just be asked to tolerate

2) You won’t be asked to fellowship, you’ll just be asked to ‘understand’

3) You won’t be asked to believe, you’ll just be asked to fellowship

4) At this point it no longer matters whether you believe or not - you’re acting as if you do

Nehemiah 2:20Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, He will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem.

THE TWO WAYSHow Is It Done?

If you can’t win, cheat

DE-EMPHASISE THESE THREE - IN THIS ORDER

1) Standards - They aren’t fellowship issues - you may be wrong

2) Study - It isn’t essential to know everything - consider another view

3) Scripture - Is it the only authority?

Too much study hurts the brain

Psalm 119:66, 97, 102Teach me good discretion and knowledge: for I have believed Thy commandments.(Standards)

O how love I Thy law! it is my meditation all the day. (Study)

I have not departed from Thy judgments: for Thou hast taught me.(Authority)

THE TWO WAYSHow Is It Done?

FROM CASUAL ENQUIRY TO APOSTASY

Are head coverings necessary?(The Divine hierarchy in the ecclesia)

Why do we have dress standards? (Standards of behaviour)

What is the point of baptism?(Salvation is by faith and works)

What does God manifestation mean?(We know whom we worship)

THE TWO WAYSKnow the Truth - Know the Difference

There is a difference between reverence and self indulgence

We worship a different God, and because of this we have different doctrines.

Deuteronomy 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:

2 Timothy 1:13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Therefore, we live our lives in a different way and have a different manner of worship.

1 Peter 1:15 But as He which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of life.

James 5:13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

THE TWO WAYSJeroboam - One of the Great Ecumenicals

1 Kings 12:28 Whereupon the king took counsel, and made two calves of gold, and said unto them, It is too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: behold thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.

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