The Scriptures In Reverse
Matt. 15:1-6

Introduction:
A. In the class this morning we were discussing the traditions 
   that men have allowed to become more important than the 
   commands of God. As we look at Matthew 15:1-6, we see the 
   very idea of the subject in the actions of the Pharisees of 
   Jesus day. God gave a command, but by their tradition they 
   made it of no effect. They endeavored to change the 
   commandment by their tradition.
B. Today, as was the case then, there are many who try to 
   reverse the order of God's commandments.  They do so, not 
   because they have no respect for God, but because they 
   respect tradition more.	

I. Many Say "Saved By Faith Only" But N. T. Says "Not By Faith 
   Only"
   A. The teaching of men
   B. Jas 2:24, 26; Gal. 5:6

II. Men Teach "Repentance Before Faith"
   A. In order to justify "Salvation at point of faith"
   B. An impossibility - Rom. 10:13-l7
   C. Used in scriptures in that order one time and the context
      shows clearly the reason - Mk. 1:15
      1. To whom talking?  Erring Jews
      2. Repentance toward whom? Toward God
   D. Impossible for the man who does not know either God or 
      Christ to repent until he has heard of them

III. Salvation Before Baptism
   A. Men say "Believe and be saved--baptized if want to"
   B. Scriptures say believe, baptized, then saved - Mk 16:16; 
      Acts 2:38; Gal. 3:26-27; Rom. 6:3-4; Rom. 1:17-18; 
      Acts 22:16; 1 Pet. 3:20-21

IV.Feeling As An Evidence Of Salvation Instead Of A Result Of 
   Salvation
   A. Jailer - Acts 16:22-34
   B. Eunuch - Acts 8:26-39

V. First Christians "Here" instead of Christians (first at 
   Antioch) - Acts 11:26
   A. Name Christian of divine origin - Isa. 62:2; 65:15
   B. Bible knows only Christians not this kind or number or 
      another kind or number
   C. All God's children are Christians only

VI. "Me First," Instead Of The Lord First - Matt. 6:33
   A. Some brethren put everything before the Lord
   B. Seek first kingdom of God
      1. Not lodge, show, golf game, or my business

Conclusion:
A. Have you reversed God's order?  If so you have made void the
   commandment of God (as far as you concerned) - Heb. 5:8-9; 
   2 Thess. 1:7-9