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Scripture Reading: Psalm 119:33-40

Does Doctrine Matter? (1)

Intro.
1. Doctrine means instruction, that which is taught.

2. Many different doctrine among believers. This is not as it should be; such is not the will of God. (Jno. 17:20-21; 1 Cor. 1:10)

3. Sound doctrine: The teachings of Jesus, 1 Tim. 6:3.

4. Does doctrine really matter? Yes. Necessity of sound doctrine is seen when we understand its source & what it accomplishes in our lives.

5. Questions: Do you believe doctrine matters? How committed are you to sound doctrine?

I. DOCTRINE IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR RELATION WITH GOD & CHRISTIANS.

-(Doctrine of Christ & doctrines of demons, 2 Jno. 9; 1 Tim. 4:1.)

A. The Source of Sound Doctrine Shows it is Essential.

1. God the Father, Jno. 7:16-17 (12:48-50).

2. Jesus the Son, Jno. 7:16-17 (18:19); Tit. 2:10; 2 Jno. 9.

3. Holy Spirit, Jno. 14:25-26; 16:13.

4. Apostles, Acts 2:42 (1 Cor. 2:13); 1 Tim. 1:10-11; 2 Tim. 3:10.

a. Delivered God’s doctrine, Rom. 6:17; 1 Ths. 2:9; 1 Tim. 2:7.

b. Speech & Scripture (words & writing), 1 Ths. 2:13; 2 Ths. 2:15; 3:4, 14 (2 Tim. 3:16-17).

B. The Nature (traits) of True Doctrine Shows it is Essential.

1. Sound (healthy, wholesome), 1 Tim. 1:10; 2 Tim. 1:13.

2. Faithful word, Titus 1:9.

3. Nourishes us, 1 Tim. 4:6.

4. Good, 1 Tim. 4:6 (cf. doctrines of demons that deceive, 4:1).

5. Accords with godliness, 1 Tim. 6:3.

6. Saves, 1 Tim. 4:16. (Without it we are lost!)

C. How we Should Respond to Sound Doctrine Shows it is Essential.

1. Spread it, Acts 5:28.

2. Obey it from the heart & be set free from sin, Rom. 6:17-18.

3. Command & teach it, 1 Tim. 4:11.

4. Give attention to it, 1 Tim. 4:13.

5. Continue in it, 1 Tim. 4:16 (Acts 2:42).

6. Carefully follow it, 2 Tim. 3:10.

7. Abide in it, 2 Jno. 9.

8. Test all things that are taught, 1 Ths. 5:21-22; 1 Jno. 4:1, 6.

-Doctrine matters!!

Application:

1. Doctrines concerning salvation matter & can be known (Acts 16:30).

2. Doctrines concerning worship matter & can be known (Jno. 4:23-24).

3. Doctrines concerning the church matter & can be known (1 Tim. 3:15).

4. Doctrines concerning morality matter & can be known (Tit. 2:11-12; mdr, modest dress, speech, worldliness, etc.).

Conclusion

1. NT teaches us good doctrine; sound doctrine (1 Tim. 6:3).

2. Hold it fast & be blessed by God (2 Tim. 1:13). Cast it off & be lost.

3. Part 2 next week.