One Faith | Christian Putman

Main message: The sermon argues that Christians have been given “one faith” once for all in Scripture, and they are called to know it, live it, and defend it without twisting it or dividing over opinions. It emphasizes that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus alone, and that believers should respond with humility, unity, and gentle truth-telling.

Key points:

• The faith is a fixed body of biblical truth, not something to be rewritten by culture or personal preference.
• Core doctrines highlighted include the authority of Scripture, the Trinity, the person of Jesus, the atonement, saving grace through faith, and Spirit-led transformation.
• Christians should live worthy of their calling by practicing humility, patience, gentleness, unity, and forgiveness.
• Many church conflicts come from opinions and preferences, but those should not divide believers or override the gospel.
• To contend for the faith, believers must avoid quarrels and instead gently correct others, remembering that people are trapped by spiritual deception.
• The sermon calls listeners to remember their lostness apart from Christ and to respond in grateful obedience and faithfulness.

Scriptures mentioned: John 3:16, Jude 1:3, Hebrews 1:1-2, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:11, 2 Timothy 2:23-26, John 8:31-32, 1 Timothy 4:16