Contending For The Faith

Calvary Church - Florida

Contending For The Faith

February 16, 2020 • Dr. Willy Rice

In the first century there were false teachers creeping into the Christian movement. Their error was so severe that it threatened to undermine and corrupt the faith of these early Christ followers. Yet in some ways their tactics are so subtle that many miss what is happening right before their very eyes.

Jude wanted to write a letter about “the salvation we share.” His hope was to write an encouraging letter reinforcing the gospel. Instead he had to issue a dire warning to wake up the church.

This letter is timely for us even today. We are to contend for the faith. We defend it. We must understand it. We must be willing to expose and confront error. We must be alert.

He Will Hold Me Fast

March 29, 2020 • Dr. Willy Rice

Staying True

March 8, 2020 • Dr. Willy Rice

There is a tension, a balance, as there is throughout the Bible between the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of man. God’s work and our work. In these verses Jude is warnng us that we need to “build yourselves up” and “keep yourselves”. There is work for us to do.

Leaving God Behind

March 1, 2020 • Dr. Willy Rice

It shouldn’t surprise us that many in our popular culture now actively mock and scoff at biblical Christianity and biblical moral truths. Some people will reject God. Each for money, sex, or pride they will reject God’s authority over their life and believe they can do whatever they want. Those who want to leave God behind will be granted their wish. Hell is when God gives someone exactly what they want. This is where the road away from God will lead you, unless you repent.