Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, June 9, 2024

Jude 1:11; Genesis 4:1-8

Scripture Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.” (NLT)

Genesis 4:1-8–The first sons–Cain & Abel.

Jude 1:11–Balaam & Korah.

The Way of Cain:

• The Way of Cain refers to any individual who attempts to approach God on his or her own terms rather than relying upon God’s grace.

Ephesians 2:8-9

• The Way of Cain is any religious system that appeals to our pride rather than our desperate condition before God.

Romans 3:23

• The Way of Cain emphasizes humanity’s goodness rather than humanity’s sinfulness.

Ephesians 2:1-3 & Mark 7:21-23

• The Way of Cain says there are many paths that can lead to God rather than one path.

John 14:6

• The Way of Cain leads to eternal death than eternal life.

Romans 6:23 & Proverbs 14:12

• The Way of Cain appeals to our sinful flesh and disregards God’s plan for our lives.

Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 37:23-24