Friday, September 17, 2010
I Timothy 3:15,16
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of GOD, which is the church of the Living GOD, the pillar and ground of the truth. And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; GOD was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the nations, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
The Apostle Paul was concerned that the Truth would be watered down by churches. He was aware that "seducing spirits and doctrines of demons" (I Timothy 4:1) would lead the new Christians astray. So he instructed Timothy to keep the faith and preach the truth. The same words of Paul ring true today. We must be aware of those doctrines which are contrary to the Truth.
Where is Truth found? we might ask.
1. JESUS
2. SCRIPTURE
3. THE HOLY SPIRIT
4. THE CHURCH
When the 4 manifestations of GODLY Truth are in agreement, then we know that we are walking in the Way of Truth.
What is the Church? Schofield, in his commentary says this: The church is the "visible body of professed believers". These are believers in JESUS CHRIST and adhere to the 6 tenets of the faith: "God was manifest in the flesh (His name is JESUS), He was justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the nations, believed on in the world and received up into glory (He sits at the right hand of the Father)".
We, who believe in JESUS, the only begotten Son of GOD, who follow Him in willing obedience, are the Church; "the pillars and ground of the truth". With this mandate given to us, we must be careful not to allow "seducing spirits and doctrines of demons" to lead us astray. How do we guard ourselves from these seductions? The Holy Spirit will lead you into all truth as He teaches and reveals the Holy Scripture to the Church ( the body of believers). The Holy Spirit was sent by JESUS to instruct us in the way of Truth.
GOD IS FAITHFUL; JESUS IS LORD; HOLY SPIRIT IS OUR TEACHER;
THANKS BE TO GOD
I Timothy 3:15,16
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of GOD, which is the church of the Living GOD, the pillar and ground of the truth. And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; GOD was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the nations, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
The Apostle Paul was concerned that the Truth would be watered down by churches. He was aware that "seducing spirits and doctrines of demons" (I Timothy 4:1) would lead the new Christians astray. So he instructed Timothy to keep the faith and preach the truth. The same words of Paul ring true today. We must be aware of those doctrines which are contrary to the Truth.
Where is Truth found? we might ask.
1. JESUS
2. SCRIPTURE
3. THE HOLY SPIRIT
4. THE CHURCH
When the 4 manifestations of GODLY Truth are in agreement, then we know that we are walking in the Way of Truth.
What is the Church? Schofield, in his commentary says this: The church is the "visible body of professed believers". These are believers in JESUS CHRIST and adhere to the 6 tenets of the faith: "God was manifest in the flesh (His name is JESUS), He was justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the nations, believed on in the world and received up into glory (He sits at the right hand of the Father)".
We, who believe in JESUS, the only begotten Son of GOD, who follow Him in willing obedience, are the Church; "the pillars and ground of the truth". With this mandate given to us, we must be careful not to allow "seducing spirits and doctrines of demons" to lead us astray. How do we guard ourselves from these seductions? The Holy Spirit will lead you into all truth as He teaches and reveals the Holy Scripture to the Church ( the body of believers). The Holy Spirit was sent by JESUS to instruct us in the way of Truth.
GOD IS FAITHFUL; JESUS IS LORD; HOLY SPIRIT IS OUR TEACHER;
THANKS BE TO GOD
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