Sermon Outline:

Big Idea: As followers of Jesus, we are called to be discerning of false teaching and faithful to the Word of God.

1. The Call to Discernment (vs 20-23)
2. Faithfulness Amidst Pressure (vs 24-25)
3. Overcoming and Eternal Rewards (vs 26-29)

Bible Fellowship Group Study Questions:

1. How can believers in Christ discern the presence of false teachings or compromising practices within their local church community, and what steps can they take to address and correct them?
2. In what ways can Christians guard against tolerating or participating in the promotion of sexual immorality, idolatry, or other forms of spiritual compromise in their personal lives, while still demonstrating God's grace and love to those who are caught in such sins?
3. What practical steps can believers take to cultivate a genuine and fervent love for Christ and a zealous commitment to His truth, even in the midst of a culture that promotes tolerance of false teachings and moral compromise?