Sustaining Our Church Part 2: Sustaining Our Doctrine (2 Timothy 3:14-17)
We further agree, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; to give it a sacred preeminence over all institutions of human origin; and to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel through all nations.
THEME (broad): “In a day of innovation, we must sustain our church’s teaching and practice.”
THEME (tonight): “In a day of seduction, Biblical doctrine must be sustained.”
I. The Seduction of Falsehood
A. Its Evil (2 Timothy 2:16, 3:8; 1 Timothy 1:19-20)
B. Its Deception
1. Deception of Others
2. Deception of Themselves (1 Timothy 1:6-7)
II. The Sustaining of Doctrine (1 Timothy 1:3, 6:20-21)
A. Learn What We Believe
B. Be Assured of What We Believe
1. Trust the Messenger (2 Corinthians 3:1-2; Matthew 7:13-16)
2. Trust the Scripture
C. Teach What We Believe (2 Timothy 2:1-2; Hebrews 5:8-6:1)
D. Sustain What We Believe
1. Discern Evil (2 Timothy 2:23-25)
2. Defend Truth