Back To The Bible Concerning The Importance Of Sound Doctrine By Willie Alvarenga

Please Consider The Following Passages: Acts 17:11 I Thessalonians 5:21 I John 4:1

In This Lesson We Will Consider: What is sound doctrine Reasons why sound doctrine is important What the church can do to avoid falling into false doctrine

What Is Sound Doctrine?

The Greek Word for sound doctrine is hugiaino didaskalia The word sound denotes that which has not been corrupted, and is healthy Sound doctrine refers to that teaching which has not been perverted by the doctrines of men

A Sad Reality Is Taking Place

I Timothy 4:1 Acts 20:29-30 I John 4:1 II Timothy 4:1-4 Apostasy is possible I Timothy 4:1 Acts 20:29-30 I John 4:1 II Timothy 4:1-4

Instrumental music during worship assemblies Acting God’s Word / Drama Dedication of Babies Handclapping during singing Women leading worship services (praying, teaching) The Lord’s Supper on Saturday instead of Sunday Fellowship with denominations Baptism not essential to salvation Marriage, divorce and remarriage

Changing the name of the church Preaching style / less Bible in sermons Lifting up holy hands during worship Praise teams Attacking the authority of the elders A misunderstanding of love and grace

Why Must We Remain Faithful To Sound Doctrine?

Sound Doctrine Is Important Because It Comes From God

Sound Doctrine Is Important Because Not Obeying It Will Bring Serious Consequences

Not to obey sound doctrine will result in a person not having the Father or the Son (II John 9-11). Not to obey sound doctrine will result in a person worshiping God in vain (Matthew 15:7-9). Not to obey sound doctrine will result in a person being a cursed (Galatians 1:6-9). Not to obey sound doctrine will result in a person being lost in eternity (Matthew 7:21-23).

Sound Doctrine Is Important Because It Teaches Us How To Refute Error

Through Sound Doctrine We Can Refute Error Sound doctrine helps us to refute the error of salvation by faith alone (James 2:17-26; Gal 5:6). Sound doctrine helps us to refute the error of baptism not being essential to salvation (Mark 16:16; Acts 22:16; I Pet. 3:21). Sound doctrine helps us to refute the error that babies are born in sin (Ez. 18:4, 20; Mark 10:14).

Through Sound Doctrine We Can Refute Error Sound doctrine helps us to refute the error that once you are saved, you are always saved (I Co. 9:27; Rev. 2:10; Ga. 5:4; Js 5:19-20; 2Pt 2:21-22; John 15:2, 6). Sound doctrine helps us to refute the error that worldliness is acceptable (I John 2:15-17; He. 11:24-25; Rom. 12:2; 13:14; Ga. 5:16; I Pet. 2:11; II Co. 6:17) Sound doctrine helps us to refute the error that the Bible is not inspired (2 Ti. 3:16; 2 P. 1:20-21).

Through Sound Doctrine We Can Refute Error Sound doctrine helps us to refute the error that the Bible cannot be understood (Eph. 3:4; 5:17; John 8:32). Sound doctrines helps us to refute the error that Christ is not deity (John 1:1, 14; 8:58; I John 5:20). Sound doctrine helps us to refute the error that the church is not important (Acts 2:47; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 1:22-23; 5:23; 1:4; Matthew 16:18).

In order to refute error, we must…

I Thess. 5:21 Prove all things and hold fast to that which is good. II Tim. 2:15 Study, handling aright the Word of truth (Gr. Orthotomeo from orthos “straight” and temno “to cut” - lit. to cut straight). II Pet. 3:18 Grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Psalms 119:97 Love God’s Word. I Pet. 2:2 Desire the pure milk of the Word. James 1:5 Pray for wisdom. Acts 18:24 Be powerful in the Scriptures. James 1:22 Most important, be a doer of the Word!

What Can The Church Do To Avoid Falling Into False Doctrine?

Let us have respect for the authority of the Scriptures (Colossians 3:17; II Timothy 1:13). Let us conform to the simple teachings of the New Testament on worship, salvation, etc. Let us study the Bible to be able to handle aright the Word of truth (II Timothy 2:15; II Peter 3:18).

Let us not be deceived by the teachings of men (Colossians 2:8; I John 4:1). Let us teach on the importance of sound doctrine more often (Titus 2:1). Let us teach on the fundamentals of the faith (One true church, salvation, worship, etc.); so that our members may be strong in the Word of God.

What are the blessings of respecting the Word of God?

Consider These Blessings: We will have the Father and the Son with us! We will be able to stay faithful to sound teaching! We will be able to show God that we love Him! We will be able to be in heaven some day!

May God Help Us To Remain Faithful To Sound Doctrine!