Have I Been Converted - 2

Four Particulars about the conversion of these people

1. They were instructed by unqualified teachers
   • King of Assyria sent a true priest, but …
     • II Kings 17:32
     • Matthew 15:14
     • II Timothy 4:2-4
2. Their conversion was provoked by the wrong fear
   • They were content to live their lives their own way
   • Do you fear the lions in your life or do you fear the Lord?
     • Matthew 10:28
     • Exodus 20:20
     • I Samuel 12:24
     • Jeremiah 32:39
   •  If we fear the Lord, then
     • He has given us one heart and one way
     • We serve him in truth with all our heart
     • We keep his commandments
3. Their conversion had resulted from lack of knowledge
   • Christianity without Christ and without doctrine (teaching)
     • Hosea 4:6
4. Their conversion Lacked the essential elements
   • There was no repentance
     • Ezekiel 14:6
     • Psalm 51:3-4, 7-10
   • There was not sacrifice (shedding of blood)
   • • Hebrews 9:22
     • Leviticus 17:11
   • They did not put away their false gods
     • II Kings 17:32-33
     • Psalm 1:1-3
     • Joshua 24:19-20

• Conclusion
  • II Peter 1:10
  • Psalm 51:17