AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p This lesson designed to strengthen the church. If we follow these principles we will be sound in faith. If not, we cannot attain to the heights God wants us to reach.

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p Some feel doctrine is not important. But there is a principle both in the material world and the spiritual, that whatever we sow, we shall reap. “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap” Galatians 6:7.

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp.. A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p f “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers”

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p f “Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers” Titus 1:9

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p The real love is love for the Lord and His truth. We will believe something. If not the truth, then He will send strong delusions to deceive us. “And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved” 2 Thessalonians 2:10

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p Titus was to teach the Cretans not to be liara or gluttons but to be sound in the faith, that is, the gospel. Also the aged men. “This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith” Titus 1:13 “That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience” Titus 2:2

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p Paul stood for the gospel, and urged others to stand with him. The DBR were the facts of the gospel. “ Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and where- in ye stand” 1 Corinthians 15:1

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p Paul was formerly a persecutor of the church, here he is seen holding the garments of those stoning Stephen, the first Christian martyr. As Paul was on his way to Damascus with letters to bring Christians bound to Jerusalem, he saw and heard Jesus. His life was forever changed. “But they were hearing only, ‘He who formerly persecuted us now preaches the faith which he once tried to destroy.’" Galatians 1:23

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p No fear in love (1 John 4:18). If we follow God, we will have a healthy mind. “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p The Bible heart is the mind. If kept right, we will receive into it only pure things, shun evil thoughts. “Out of the heart proceeds evil thoughts, murders, etc” Matt. 15:19. “Let my heart be blameless regarding Your statutes, that I may not be ashamed.” Psalms 119:80 “A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.” Proverbs 14:30

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p The mind determines the character. It requires diligence to keep out evil. “Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life” Proverbs 4:23 “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he” Proverbs 23:7.

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p f There is a “pattern” of sound words which Paul, in his writings, expresses. “Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus” 2 Timothy 1:13 SPEECH

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p If we follow this pattern, no one will speak evil of us. If they do, they will be ashamed. ”sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you ” Titus 2:8

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p Out of our mouth should come only what comes from the mouth of God, His oracles. Not what false teachers say. “If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God” 1 Peter 4:11

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p Pastor is an elder, not the preacher, three Gr. Words for elder, six Eng. Words (Elder, presbyter; Bishop, overseer; shepherd, pastor.) Language of Ashdod to use pastor for preacher, join the church for obey gospel, Rev. for preacher. Sound Speech Minister, not “pastor” Acts 20:17, 28 Obey the gospel, not “join the church” Acts 2:47 Brother, not “Reverend” Matthew 23:9; 6:9; Psalms 111:9 Lord’s Supper, not “sacrament” “eucharist” 1 Corinthians 11:20

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p In Practice “Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine” 1 Timothy 5:17

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p Elders are to feed the church purchased with His own blood. If they are not fed the truth they will die of hunger. “Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood” Acts 20:28

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p The two birds represent the church. It is divided when evil men deceive the hearts of the innocent. Such causes denominationalism. ”Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple” Romans 16:17, 18

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p We have a divine pattern to follow in the church of Christ. We must reject those causing divisions. ”but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth” 1Timothy 3:15. “Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition, knowing that such a person is warped and sinning, being self-condemned” Titus 3:10, 11.

AbcdefghIklmnOpAbcdefghIklmnOp... A b c d e f g h I k l m n O p We should hate what God hates (Psalms 119:104) “These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.” Proverbs 6:16-19 Psalms 119:104

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