Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 3:14-16
The Church: The Pillar and Ground of the Truth
Intro.
1. The church is God’s house, 1 Tim. 3:15.
2. Pillar and ground of the truth:
a. Pillar: “a support” (strength)
b. Ground: “a stay” (stability, steadfastness)
3. The church of Christ, Matt. 16:18.
I. INERRANCY OF SCRIPTURE.
A. Word of God, 1 Thess. 2:13; 1 Cor. 2:13.
B. Verbally Inspired, 2 Tim. 3:16.
C. Complete, 2 Peter 1:3; 1 Peter 1:23.
D. Authoritative, 1 Cor. 14:37; 2 Thess. 2:15.
II. HUMAN REDEMPTION.
A. Problem of Sin, Rom. 3:23; 5:12; 6:23.
B. Remedy: Jesus, Jno. 3:16; Rom. 6:3-4.
C. Plan of Salvation, Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:37-38.
III. THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
A. Promised, 2 Samuel 7:12-13.
B. Prophesied, Daniel 2:44.
C. Preached, Mark 1:15; 9:1.
D. Participated in, Col. 1:13; Rev. 1:9.
IV. TRUE WORSHIP.
A. In Spirit and Truth, John 4:23-24.
B. Sing, Pray, and Give, Acts 2:42; Eph. 5:19; 1 Cor. 16:1-2.
C. Lord’s Supper, Preach Word, Acts 20:7.
V. LIFE IN CHRIST.
A. Walk in the Light, 1 John 1:6-7.
B. Sober, Righteously, Godly, Titus 2:11-13.
C. Walk by Faith and Stand in Grace, 2 Cor. 5:7; Rom. 5:2.
By: Joe R. Price
Posted September 23, 2020