GOT CHURCH? - 3

I Timothy 4: 13, 16

Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine...Take heed unto thyself and unto the doctrine; continue in them; for doing this thou shalt both save thyself and them that hear thee.

SOUND DOCTRINE

II Timothy 3:16, 17 says that "All Scripture is given by inspiration of GOD, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of GOD may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." Therefore, we are to read, study and inwardly digest the Holy Scripture, in order to stay firm in the Doctrine handed down from the Apostles, who saw and heard JESUS in the flesh. 

When we gather together in one accord, we are to build one another up in the Holy Faith. This is done best through the reading, studying,  preaching, and teaching the Word of the LORD in Holy Scripture. Apart from the Scripture, we walk in dangerous territory.

There is a warning in I Timothy 4: 16 that we should take very seriously, "Take heed unto thyself and unto the doctrine; continue in them; for doing this thou shalt both save thyself and them that hear thee."

False doctrine not only pollutes us, as individuals, but everyone with whom we come in contact. Therefore, we can lead others into unrighteousness, if we follow false doctrine. We are commissioned and instructed by GOD to present the Gospel of JESUS Christ to all people, leading them into a personal relationship with Him. Therefore, we must continue in the Apostles teaching, studying the Word of the LORD fervently. Then, when we are in fellowship together, we are to build one another up in the most Holy Faith according to the Word of the LORD. 

THIS IS CHURCH IN THE TRUEST FORM; ROOTED AND GROUNDED IN THE WORD OF THE LORD.