Sermon Outlines

By Frederick F. Schwindt, Evangelist

BIBLE BORDER MARKERS

1. Our text is God's clear warning sign on the highway of life:
   1. The nominal Christian world is in a state of confusion.
   2. We are warned against the multiplying deceptions of the last days -
      1. "Believe not every spirit" - 1 John 4:1-3
      2. "Take heed that no man deceive you" - Matt. 24:4, 24
2. Religious deception will multiply in the last days:
   1. The old landmarks of truth have been obscured by the traditions of men - 2 Tim. 4:1-6
   2. The shouting of "here is the temple of the Lord" and many other platitudes keep people in a state of uncertainty - Jer. 7:4

1. The so-called supernatural phenomena to prove connection with Christ:
   1. Neglect or indifference to the written word of the holy scriptures exposes large numbers of professed Christians to the so-called supernatural manifestation attributed to Christ - 2 Thess. 2:9- 11
   2. Our Lord foresaw this deception and warns us against it - Matt. 24:4, 24
   3. Paul, too, warns us against this Satanic deception - 2 Thess. 2:9-11
   4. John adds his voice of warning - Rev. 13:15-18
2. Theological explanation of the Bible which makes void the fourth commandment:
   1. A Bible test will protect us - Isa. 8:20; 30:8, 9; 1 John 2:4-7
   2. Our security rests in our opening text - Isa. 8:20. The written word, our only defence - 2 Tim. 3:15-17
   3. They who follow traditions make void the word of God - Mark 7:7-13
3. The theory that God is not so particular as to the keeping of a certain day of the week:
   1. God is very particular in what we do and how we relate ourselves to His law.
   2. James warns us against the assumption that God will wink at us even if we break one of the commandments of God - Jas. 1:22, 23; 2:8-11
   3. The Lord makes this truth very plain - Matt. 5:17- 20; Luke 16:17
   4. An infraction of the law of God will not be overlooked by the Lawgiver - Num. 23:19-21; Gen. 3:1-23

1. They gave strong emphasis to following the Bible faithfully:
   1. Bible prophecy was the very light of their religious soul.
   2. They were dedicated students of prophecy, comparing current events with the prophecies in the books Daniel and Revelation.
   3. The two sanctuaries, the earthly and the heavenly, received much prayerful study by those God fearing men and women.
2. They compared the present day standards of morality with the standard set up by God in His holy word:
   1. Practices inconsistent with the Bible were abundant.
   2. The old landmarks of truth were restored to God's people.
3. The Sabbath Reform Message was put into practice:
   1. The believers forsook Sunday observance at the risk of great inconvenience and the displeasure of relatives and friends.
   2. "Back to the Bible Sabbath" became the burden of this great Gospel Movement.
   3. Christian temperance became the watchword in the homes of the believers.
   4. Modesty in dress and conduct was the guide for every member in the family.
   5. A sure foundation was laid for a conservative, yet happy, Movement that is now encompassing all men in all lands.