Another Sermon Outline By Brian A. Yeager
Some Are Too
ÒAt EaseÓ Concerning FC
**(Most of
the links in this outline are screenshots of the FC website)**
There is a printable version of
this outline in PDF format here: Some Are
Too ÒAt EaseÓ Concerning FC (PDF)
I. Introduction: We are
warned about being Òat easeÓ (Amos 6:1-6; cf. Hebrews 12:22-23).
A.
Too many feel that FC is Ònot an issueÓ (II Thessalonians 2:10-12).
1.
If people are doing something without GodÕs authority, it is an issue (Leviticus
10:1-2 and II
Samuel 7:1-7).
2.
We can never argue what is and what is not Òsevere errorsÓ or Òless severe
errorsÓ (Isaiah
8:20).
3.
If you believe mechanical instrumental music, orphanages, colleges being
supported by the church, missionary societies, etc. are sinful, consistency
demands your conclusion be the same on this matter (Matthew 23:23-24).
a.
Illustration: If Joe works for a shoe company and his boss says weÕre going to start
the ÒEndicott Johnson Truth CenterÓ to host worship services, train preachers,
and hold gospel meetings MOST would oppose that.
b.
Why wonÕt those same people oppose FC?
Katrina and I use to hate the idea of scorpions, rattle snakes, lizards,
black widows, etc. The more we see
them, the more we are more ÒcomfortableÓ with them being around us. To a danger, if we drop our guard, we
could be harmed or even killed. FC
has become something many have become used to seeing. It is a favorite pillow, a comfortable blanket, even a
dangerous dog that has not bitten you in years so you are less afraid of
it. Caution: Jeremiah 12:6 and Colossians 2:8.
B.
Even if not faced with error directly right now, we have some tasks to consider
rather than just sitting on the ÒsidelinesÓ (Numbers 32:1-7, II Samuel 11:11, Proverbs 17:15; 18:5; 28:4, Isaiah 56:10-12,
Obadiah 11, and Philippians
2:4).
1.
Being aware (II
Corinthians 2:11 and I Thessalonians 5:6), by being accurately informed (II Timothy
4:14-15).
2. Being
prepared against (Nehemiah 2:17 and Philippians 1:17).
3.
Warning others (Romans 16:17-18).
II. Body: WhatÕs
Wrong With FC (Psalms
127:1)?
A.
First off, the EXISTENCE of a religious human institution without GodÕs
authority (Matthew
28:18-20, Luke
11:28, John
12:48-50, Colossians
3:17, I
John 2:3-6, II John 9, and Revelation 22:14).
1.
There are three organizations authorized by God:
a.
The family began with Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:18-25).
i.
The husband is the head of this organization (Ephesians 5:22-24).
ii.
The family begins with a husband and a wife (Matthew 19:4-6). The family grows when children are
conceived (Genesis
4:1).
iii.
Once those children are grown, they may create new families through scriptural
marriages and the process mentioned above repeating itself (Ephesians 5:31).
iv.
The family is funded through the hard work of the individuals that make up
those families (Proverbs 31:10-31, II Thessalonians 3:10, and I Timothy 5:8).
b.
Civil government is another organization that is authorized to exist through
the Scriptures (Romans 13:1-5).
i.
Civil government is separate from the family. GodÕs people are expected to submit to civil government (I Peter 2:13-16). The only time Christians may disobey
civil government is when obedience to the laws of men conflict with obedience
to the law of God (Acts 5:17-29).
ii.
Civil government is funded through taxation (Matthew 22:15-21 and Romans 13:6-7).
c.
The church of Christ was established by Jesus (Matthew 16:18).
i.
The purchase price was His blood (Acts 20:28 and Ephesians 5:25).
ii.
Christ is the head of the church (Ephesians 1:20-23). Jesus makes all the rules and they are never to be changed (Revelation
22:18-19).
iii.
Jesus decided to have qualified men called elders to oversee His church
according to His rules (Acts 20:28-31, I Timothy 3:1-7, and Titus 1:5-9).
iv.
Each congregation (or local church) is individually overseen (I Peter 5:1-4),
funded, etc.
v.
The local church receives her funds through the freewill offering of the saints
upon the first day of the week (I Corinthians 16:1-2).
2.
VERY SIMPLY PUT – IF God wanted us to form an organization that trains
preachers, holds worship services (chapel), conducts preaching meetings
(lectures), etc.; HE WOULD HAVE SAID SO (II Timothy 3:16-17 and II Peter 1:3). He would have said how to fund it,
organize it, head it, etc.!!!!!!
B.
Answering some arguments, while being careful not to violate GodÕs word (cf. II Timothy 2:23).
1.
The Matthew
28:19 (i.e. John Smith Cedar Park saying itÕs evangelism).
a.
This argument allows/demands church financial aid (I Corinthians 9:14).
b.
It is the missionary society argument, which proves they do not care about
properly using Scriptures (II Timothy 2:14-18 and II Peter 3:16-18).
c.
Begs to ask why there was never a Jerusalem Bible College. DidnÕt the Apostles therefore fail as
well as the H.S. (John 16:13)!
2.
The Ònot supported by the churchÓ argument would also approve of mechanical
instrumental music in worship provided that the church did not buy the
instrument (some would say that is not a parallel, but in every way it is).
a.
Neither of these are authorized by God, so they are equal doctrines of men (Matthew 15:9).
b.
We are told to sing (Ephesians 5:19), but not told we cannot play. Same as told to worship with the local
church, train preachers, etc. outside of the college without being told we
cannot form a college to do those things.
Silence forbids (Jeremiah 7:30-31)!
c.
What Scripture says colleges are okay so long as they are not church supported?
3.
My daughter wants to go to FC and I donÕt see a problem with that is the old
parent becoming the child concept (Proverbs 22:6).
4.
Good place to meet a mate. Finding
a mate can be good (Proverbs 18:22), but FC does not have faithful Christians any more
than ACU!
a.
As we shall prove out more, FC is full of error. Finding one of like mind there is like finding a faithful
Christian at the Playboy mansion.
b.
You marry a young person and the school in this case (see alma mater again) and
consider this: Ephesians
5:31!
**NOTE: The following Florida College
links made me feel like I was looking at spiritual pornography (Ezekiel
16:30-32). If you are a
diligent student, prepare to puke who if youÕre one who ÒgetÕs itÓ (Revelation 3:16)!
c.
Sadly, instead of mom and dad helping, this school is a marriage institution as
well: http://www.wordsoftruth.net/files/fcmarriages.jpg
5.
Look at all the good works is calling something good that God does not call
good (Isaiah
5:20).
C.
Thirdly, how can you miss the things they say and do which show this is not
Ògood workÓ (Matthew
7:15-20)?
1.
Their spiritual promises (cf. II Peter 2:17-19) - http://www.wordsoftruth.net/files/fcpromises.jpg
2.
How can anyone miss that FC acts like the church (THEY HAVE: preaching,
edification, and benevolence while claiming to be pillars of truth). The church is GodÕs organization that
is the pillar and ground of the truth (I Timothy 3:15). But, notice what FC claims (http://www.wordsoftruth.net/files/fcalmamater.jpg,
http://www.wordsoftruth.net/files/fcbenevolence.jpg,
http://www.wordsoftruth.net/files/goodsamaritans.jpg,
AND http://www.wordsoftruth.net/files/whychoosefc.jpg).
a.
Wait, thereÕs more to prove they act like the church: http://www.wordsoftruth.net/files/fcmustgotochapel.jpg;
AND http://www.wordsoftruth.net/files/fcwhathappensinchapel.jpg
b.
With COLLECTIVE worship services [edification], benevolence, preaching,
praying, etc. how can anyone miss that FC acts like the church?
3.
Their upcoming Bible Land Tour tells us a lot: http://www.wordsoftruth.net/files/fcitalytrip1.jpg
a.
Walking by sight on these trips (II Corinthians 5:7).
b.
Brown bagging worship (Acts 20:7).
c.
Can the carnal mind please God (Romans 8:4-8)?
d.
This is the type of spiritual guidance one gets at this unauthorized human
institution (Matthew
15:14).
e. The
company heading the FC trip has been suggested by ACU, Pepperdine, Baptists,
Harding, etc. (notice in chart).
If not, theyÕll worship on their own (THIS IS A COLLEGE HOSTING A
WORSHIP SERVICE)!!
4.
The endorsement of known false teachers (i.e. Ed Harrell): http://www.wordsoftruth.net/files/edharrellatfc.jpg
a.
Your associations (Òlongtime friendÓ) says a lot about you (Psalms 26:4-5,
I Timothy
5:22, and II
John 9-11).
b.
The unity in diversity error, days of creation, MDR, and others are a testament
to the FC unity in diversity position.
What will that produce (Luke 6:43)?
5.
The loyalty to this human institution should scare us and also shows again they
act like the church (http://www.wordsoftruth.net/files/fcalmamater.jpg). IsnÕt the Òparty spiritÓ [heresies]
sinful (Galatians
5:19-21)?
6.
How they RECRUIT: http://www.wordsoftruth.net/files/fccamps.jpg
a. Proverbs
1:10-19 applies.
b.
They certainly have a sales pitch (Ephesians 5:6 and II Peter 2:1-3).
c.
By all that weÕve seen, FC RECRUITS young people to SPIRITUALLY conduct their growth. Then, how do you oppose the social
gospel and denominational/liberal carnal tactics of conversion/teaching, etc.?
7.
Preacher training programs: http://www.wordsoftruth.net/files/fcpreachertraining.jpg
a.
Are preachers to be trained by schools (II Timothy 2:2)?
b.
Do you need a degree in Bible to be a Christian, elder, parent, teacher, etc.
(cf. Ecclesiastes
12:13-14)?
III. Conclusion:
A.
FC is a human institution, under the oversight of a board of directors, doing
spiritual work. WhereÕs the
authority? If FC is authorized, so
is the missionary society, Endicott Johnson Shoe Company Bible Lectures, etc.
B.
God hath not spoken concerning FC, which is a loaded message (Proverbs 30:5-6
and Luke 4:4)!
©
2009 This material may not be used for sale or other means to have financial
gain. Use this as a tool for your own studies if such is
helpful! Preachers are welcome to this work, but please do not use
my work so that you can be lazy and not do your own studies. – Brian A. Yeager
