Sound Doctrine

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Sound Doctrine

• Everyone realize the need for sound doctrine.
  Tit. 21

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Introduction

• The goal of studying Bible authority is so that
  we learn and abide within sound doctrine.
• With sound doctrine one should be able to
  persuade those who contradict.
• The reason is that there are many who will not
  endure sound doctrine. 2 Tim. 43

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Introduction

• Doctrine is essentially important.
• Without doctrine, there is no standard from which
  to base ones life.
• Conversely doctrine, by its very nature, provides
  all that is necessary for life and godliness as
  God desires. Eph. 210
• Sound doctrine, therefore, is vital so that the
  word of truth is rightly divided and practiced by
  all of Gods children.

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Doctrine Defined and Used In the Bible

• Defined Doctrine is the act of teaching or that
  which is taught.
• The act of teaching given by instruction or
  proclamation.
• This can be the teaching or chastening done by a
  parent so their children grow up in the way they
  should go. Eph. 64 Heb. 125-11
• Rebuking, exhorting, convicting those walking
  contrary to truth. Tit. 19
• Proclamation To announce officially (verbal
  teaching/preaching).

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Doctrine Defined and Used In the Bible

• Defined Doctrine is the act of teaching or that
  which is taught. (cont.)
• That which is taught subject matter.
• It could be a passage under consideration (as
  exampled in our study on commands and examples).
  Matt. 2818-20
• It could be a topic adultery.

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Doctrine Defined and Used In the Bible

• The act of teaching comes from either man or God.
  
• Mans doctrines Pharisees and Sadducees. Matt.
  1612
• Of Baal. Rev. 215
• Of Nicolaitans. Rev. 215
• Of Jezebel. Rev. 220

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Doctrine Defined and Used In the Bible

• The act of teaching comes from either man or God.
  
• Gods doctrine
• Of the Lord, Christ. 2 Jn. 9
• Of God. Tit. 210
• Of the apostles. Acts 242

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Doctrine Defined and Used In the Bible

• SUMMARY Doctrine simply refers to someones
  teaching or the subject matter which is taught.
• It is important to note the contrast between
  mans teachings and that which comes strictly
  from divine revelation.
• It is vital to adhere to biblical doctrine, not
  man made teachings.

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Sound DoctrineDefined and Used in the Bible

• Defined
• Sound to be healthy or sound in health. That
  which is whole or complete (without lacking).
• Metaphorically used in conjunction with doctrine
  (healthy teaching)
• Refers to that which is healthy in contrast to
  that which is sick.
• Doctrine the act of teaching or that which is
  taught.

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Sound DoctrineDefined and Used in the Bible

• Uses of sound doctrine in the scriptures.
• Made for sinful man. 1 Tim. 18-10
• To turn man toward (wholesome speech) truth. 2
  Tim. 41-4
• Provides a standard to be fulfilled by elders
  (Tit. 17-14) or evangelists (Tit. 21-8).

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Sound DoctrineDefined and Used in the Bible

• SUMMARY Sound doctrine simply refers to healthy
  teaching.
• The subject matter is rightly divided. 2 Tim.
  215
• It is teaching that is complete on a given
  passage or subject matter.

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Importance of Sound Doctrine

• It comes from Christ. Matt. 175
• Christ, as the Word incarnate, revealed the
  Fathers will to mankind. Jn. 11 Heb. 11
• Jesus taught all truth to His apostles. Jn.
  1425-26
• And, what the apostles learned from the Lord,
  they were to teach to other believers. Matt.
  2819 2 Tim. 22

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Importance of Sound Doctrine

• It comes from Christ. Matt. 175
• The apostles spoke of Christs teachings as the
  doctrine of Christ. 2 Jn. 9
• For one to abide in the doctrine of Christ, he
  must first be taught the doctrine of Christ. cp.
  1 Jn. 224
• If one does not abide in the doctrine of Christ,
  then he is separated from the Father. Jn. 155-6

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Importance of Sound Doctrine

• Because the results of doctrine is eternal.
• Those who abide in the doctrine of Christ
  eternal life. cp. Matt. 721
• Those who abide NOT in the doctrine of Christ
  eternal damnation. Gal. 18-9 Rev. 2-3

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Conclusion

• Do you desire sound doctrine? It should be
  expected in every part of our lives.
• Love it and cling to it every day!