How to Stand

Introduction

There is a difference between a test and a temptation.

A test is made for your benefit, to test your aptitude.

A temptation is brought about for your destruction, to discourage you and cause you to be disqualified.

Genesis 6:9 NKJV

Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God.

A. Noah Faced Evil

1. Religious Compromise

2. Violent Ambitions

3. Sexual Impurity

4. Societal Anarchy

5. Worthless Worship

B. We Face Similar Evil

1. We Don’t Have to Compromise

2. We Can Stand

How can we stand in a world of temptation and of testing?

I. Be Sure of Your Salvation (A Just Man)

To be just means to be upright and innocent.

We can only be declared innocent by the blood of Jesus!

A. Noah Didn’t Earn Salvation

B. God Saved Noah

C. Salvation is Based on Promises

D. Don’t Muddy the Water!

E. Salvation is Simple

II. Be Sure of God’s Word (Perfect in His Generation)

Perfection means completion

Noah was complete because he completely relied on God’s word!

A. Defending God’s Word

1. Scientifically

2. Philosophically

3. Archeology

4. We must trust God’s Word

B. Accepting God’s Word

1. We Live by Promise

2. We Live under Authority

3. We Live with a Sober Mind

III. Be Sure of Your Convictions (Walk with God)

A. Don’t Compromise (Lust)

B. Don’t Waste Away (Laziness)

C. Don’t Replace God with Blessings (Forgetfullness)

D. Walking with God Means Worship