The Danger of Disobedience

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The Danger of Disobedience
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Introduction

• Many would make a false distinction between faith
  and baptism, saying the former is obligatory and
  the latter is optional.
• However, the same Lord that requires belief (John
  824 Acts 412) also commanded baptism (Matt.
  2818-20 Mark 1615-16).

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Relevant Greek Words

• The Greek verb apeitheo, occurring 14x, means to
  disobey or be disobedient. It refers to an
  unwillingness or refusal to comply with the
  demands of some authority.
• The root adjective apeithes, occurring 7x, means
  disobedient. It pertains to being continuously
  disobedient.
• In this lesson, let us consider the various
  occurrences of these words. In addition to noting
  the nature of disobedience, let us also consider
  its curse, cost and cure.

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The Nature of Disobedience

• Disobedience is the opposite of genuine faith
  (John 316, 36 Heb. 312-19).
• Contrast the differing response of those who
  believe and those who disbelieve (1 Pet. 24-10,
  esp. vs. 8).

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The Curse of Disobedience
Consider the example of rebellious children (2
Tim. 31-5, esp. vs. 2 Rom. 128-32, esp. vs.
30). Consider the example of the antediluvian
world (1 Pet. 320 cf. Gen. 61-8). Consider the
example of the Canaanites (Heb. 1130-31 cf.
Lev. 181-5, 24-30). Consider the example of the
Jews (Acts 141-2 198-10 Rom. 1021
1530-32). Consider the example of lost humanity
(Rom. 1125-32 Titus 33). Consider the example
of false disciples (Titus 110-16).
Consider the example of rebellious children (2
Tim. 31-5, esp. vs. 2 Rom. 128-32, esp. vs.
30). Consider the example of the antediluvian
world (1 Pet. 320 cf. Gen. 61-8). Consider the
example of the Canaanites (Heb. 1130-31 cf.
Lev. 181-5, 24-30). Consider the example of the
Jews (Acts 141-2 198-10 Rom. 1021
1530-32). Consider the example of lost humanity
(Rom. 1125-32 Titus 33). Consider the example
of false disciples (Titus 110-16).

• Consider the example of rebellious children (2
  Tim. 31-5, esp. vs. 2 Rom. 128-32, esp. vs.
  30).
• Consider the example of the antediluvian world (1
  Pet. 320 cf. Gen. 61-8).
• Consider the example of the Canaanites (Heb.
  1130-31 cf. Lev. 181-5, 24-30).

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The Curse of Disobedience
Consider the example of rebellious children (2
Tim. 31-5, esp. vs. 2 Rom. 128-32, esp. vs.
30). Consider the example of the antediluvian
world (1 Pet. 320 cf. Gen. 61-8). Consider the
example of the Canaanites (Heb. 1130-31 cf.
Lev. 181-5, 24-30). Consider the example of the
Jews (Acts 141-2 198-10 Rom. 1021
1530-32). Consider the example of lost humanity
(Rom. 1125-32 Titus 33). Consider the example
of false disciples (Titus 110-16).
Consider the example of rebellious children (2
Tim. 31-5, esp. vs. 2 Rom. 128-32, esp. vs.
30). Consider the example of the antediluvian
world (1 Pet. 320 cf. Gen. 61-8). Consider the
example of the Canaanites (Heb. 1130-31 cf.
Lev. 181-5, 24-30). Consider the example of the
Jews (Acts 141-2 198-10 Rom. 1021
1530-32). Consider the example of lost humanity
(Rom. 1125-32 Titus 33). Consider the example
of false disciples (Titus 110-16).

• Consider the example of the Jews (Acts 141-2
  198-10 Rom. 1021 1530-32).
• Consider the example of lost humanity (Rom.
  1125-32 Titus 33).
• Consider the example of false disciples (Titus
  110-16).

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The Cost of Disobedience

• Those who do not obey the truth, but obey
  unrighteousness, store up for themselves wrath
  and indignation, tribulation and anguish (Rom.
  25-11 Col. 35-7).
• If the righteous scarcely be saved, what will be
  the outcome of those who do not obey the gospel
  of Christ (1 Pet. 417-18)?

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Conclusion

• What is the cure for disobedience?
• The solution is reflected in the work of John the
  Baptist (Luke 116-17 cf. Mal. 45-6).
• The solution is reflected in the work of godly
  wives (1 Pet. 31-4).
• The solution is reflected in the work of gospel
  preachers (Acts 2612-20).