1A.  FIRST, WHAT IS REQUIRED IN A WISE PROFESSION OF FAITH?

2A.  NOW, LET US INQUIRE AS TO WHY SO MANY PEOPLE PROFESS FAITH IN CHRIST WITHOUT ACTUALLY POSSESSING FAITH IN CHRIST

There are various reasons which may cause someone to make a profession of faith in Christ.

1B.  First, to salve the conscience

2B.  Second, to follow the example of others

3B.  Then, there are various other explanations for false professions

3A.  FINALLY, WHY ARE THEY CALLED FOOLISH?