“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.” 2 Timothy 4:3,4

“If the foundations be destroyed, what shall the righteous do “If the foundations be destroyed, what shall the righteous do? Psalm 11:3

"It is of exceedingly great importance that we should have right notions and conceptions of the nature, attributes, and perfections of God. It is the very foundations of all religion, both doctrinal and practical; it is to no purpose to worship God, except we know what we worship. . . . It is impossible we should love, fear, and obey God as we ought, except we know what He is, and have right ideas of His perfections, that render Him lovely and worthy to be feared and obeyed." Jonathan Edwards

Speaking of the early church; “And they continued stedfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” Acts 2:42 “…did we not straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine…” Acts 5:28

“Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.” Romans 10:1-3

“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine witch ye have learned; and avoid them.” Romans 16:17

“And I brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet are ye now able. For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal and walk as men?” 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

“Of whom (Jesus) we have many things to say and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. For when the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that uses milk is unskillful in the word of righteousness; for he is a babe.

But strong meat belongs to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” Hebrews 5:11-14

“ That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into Him in all things, which is the head, even Christ.” Ephesians 4:14,15

“And this I say, lest any man should beguile (deceive) you with enticing words….as you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in Him; Rooted and built up in Him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” Colossians 2:4-8

“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter time some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils; speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;” 1 Timothy 4:1,2

“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15

“For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This a deceiver and an antichrist…If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.” 2 John 1:7,10,11

2 Peter 1:16 – 2:3

8 “For if these things be in and abound, they make you that you shall not be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. 10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if you do these things, ye shall never fall.

12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. 15 Moreover I will endeavor that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.” 2 Peter 1:8-15

“These Things” Faith. vs.1-4 Virtue Knowledge Moral excellence, integrity, good works Ephesians 2:8-10 Knowledge Studying God’s Word to know what to do. Romans 10:1-3

“These Things” Temperance Patience Self control Fruit of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22,23 James 1:22 Patience Endurance, continuance under pressure. Hebrews 12:1 James 1:2-4

“These Things” Godliness Reverence, respect, fear of the Lord “a careful observance of the laws of God and performance of religious duties, proceeding from love and reverence for the divine character and commands; Christian obedience.” Webster’s 1828

“These Things” Brotherly Kindness Love Philadelphia Ephesians 4:32 Colossians 3:12 Love Agape 1 Corinthians 13 1 John 3:14