Message Notes

BATTLING THE SIN OF UNBELIEF

1. THE DEADLY SIN OF UNBELIEF

a) This was recognised by a number of Psalmists (Psalms 78; 95; 106)

b) The sin of unbelief was pinpointed by the writer of Hebrews (Hebrews 3:12, 19)

2. Features of Unbelief

a) Hardening of the heart                     Hebrews 3:8

b) Expressed in rebellion                      Hebrews 3:8

c) Testing of the Lord (defiance)         Hebrews 3:9

d) Going astray in the heart                  Hebrews 3:10

e) Ignorance of God’s ways                    Hebrews 3:10

f) An evil heart                                          Hebrews 3: 12

g) Departing from the Lord                   Hebrews 3:12

3. Battling unbelief effectively

a) Recognise the deadliness of sin        Hebrews 3:13

i) It is deceitful                                 Hebrews 3:13

ii) It hardens the heart                   Hebrews 3:13

iii) It makes the heart rebel           Hebrews 3:16

b) Learn to fear the Lord

i) Fearing the wrath of God           Hebrews 3:10-11

ii) Fearing His judgment                Hebrews 3:11, 16-19

c) Responding to the Lord

i) The ministry of the Spirit             Hebrews 3:7

ii) The word of God                           Psalm 95:7-11 (cited)

d) Exhortation of each other           Hebrews 3:13

e) True Partakers of Christ              Hebrews 3:14

i) If we hold our confidence

ii) If we are steadfast to the end

BIBLE MEMORY VERSE

Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God.            Hebrews 3:12