What is sound doctrine?
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” 2 Timothy 3:16 KJV
My heart breaks as I witness the falling away of the church.
“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” 1 Timothy 4:1 KJV
If your leader, in his teachings casts doubt on the validity of the Bible, and is substituting other words, books and languages then you are giving heed to deceiving spirits! Their whole goal is to turn you away from The Truth!
“Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” John 17:17 KJV
If you want to talk to God you pray! You want God to talk to you? Read your Bible!
No other book is The Word! There is no other Truth! Through no other Word may a man be saved, healed, sanctified!
In reading God's Word, we are delivered. We are taught His Ways. We are given Life and encouragement! The more time we spend reading The Word the more we take on God's characteristics. Only His Word has the power to shape us into His image! It is all sufficient and needs no supplement! Only The Word of God satisfies every hunger and quenches every thirst!
If the teachings you are receiving are saying something contrary to what you've just read, in these scriptures, then you are following doctrines of demons! If you are not being pointed to The Cross of Jesus Christ and repentance of your sins, then you have departed from The Faith! You are no longer on the narrow way leading to life, but are on the broad path leading to destruction!
“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” Matthew 7:13-14 KJV
If the road you are on is easy and does not require you to change, but says you are okay - just the way you are, then you are being deceived!
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.” Matthew 7:15 KJV
Don't follow the pack!
If you cannot say "that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."(Philippians 2:11b) without substituting another name, then you have strayed from The Truth!
“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 KJV
If you cannot trust The Holy Bible to get it right, but believe it had been corrupted by men, then you are following a different Jesus!
“For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.” 2 Corinthians 11:4 KJV
“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” 2 Timothy 1:12 KJV
Such a great comfort - being fully persuaded that He IS able to keep what I have committed to Him! That confidence is my foundation, keeping me grounded amidst every storm!
“And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.” John 6:40 KJV
“Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.” 2 Timothy 1:13-14 KJV
Be committed!
Hold fast!
Stand firm!
Walk in love!
Walk in forgiveness!
Walk in repentance!
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Matthew 6:33 KJV
Even so - MARANATHA!
From 8/17/15
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