sound doctrine

  1. Christsfreeservant

    Pursue Righteousness and Godliness

    I’m sharing this here with you from my time of personal devotions with my Lord Jesus Christ, for your encouragement. Sue Love 1 Timothy 6:3-5 ESV “If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with...
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    What They Ought not to Teach

    I’m sharing this here with you from my time of personal devotions with my Lord Jesus Christ, for your encouragement. Sue Love Titus 1:10-11, 15-16 ESV (also read vv. 5-9) “For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. They...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    Preach the Word

    2 Timothy 4 ESV “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    What Agrees with Sound Doctrine

    Titus 2:1 ESV “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.” I am going to summarize verses 1 through 10. Sound Doctrine What is “sound doctrine”? It is biblically sound (unblemished, undiluted). It agrees with the foundations and the foundational truths of the Christian faith...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    They Deny God by Their Works

    Titus, chapter one, begins with a description of the faith of the elect and their knowledge of the truth. Their faith and their knowledge of the truth accord with godliness. Amen! And it continues with the appointing of elders (overseers) in the church, and with their qualifications. They must...
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    The Teaching that Accords with Godliness

    1 Timothy 6:3-5 ESV “If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about...
  7. M0MAJESTY2021

    Joseph Murphy's "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" - what's the deal?

    So, recently a new convert in our church has been raving about this book, but something about what little she told me about seems a bit suspect. I dislike being a heresy hunter, yet I don't wish to be undiscerning either. Anyone know if this book is doctrinally sound?
  8. Christsfreeservant

    What Accords with Sound Doctrine

    Titus 2:1 ESV “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.” What is “sound doctrine”? Sound means whole, healthy, pure, and uncorrupted. And doctrine is Christian teaching (instruction) that is to be applied to our lives as is necessary for our walks of faith in Jesus Christ in...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    Not for Our Own Pleasure

    Teach the Word 2 Timothy 4:1-2 ESV “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.”...
  10. Christsfreeservant

    Teach Sound Doctrine

    Titus 2:1 NASB “But as for you, proclaim the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.” When we share the gospel of Jesus Christ and the truths of Scripture with others, we need to be diligent concerning making certain, as best as we understand it, that we are proclaiming what is in accord...
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    Many Rebellious People

    Titus 1:9 NIV [An Elder] “He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.” Not just elders, but all who believe in Jesus Christ are to hold firmly to the word of God and to our faith (1 Co...
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    Addicted to Sin?

    2 Timothy 4:1-5 ESV “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is...
  13. Christsfreeservant

    Pure Hearts and Good Consciences

    In 1 Timothy, chapter one, Paul wrote to warn against those who are teaching false doctrine, who are swerving from pure hearts and good consciences and sincere faith, and who have wandered off to vain (empty, useless, and conceited) discussion, lacking in understanding of the truth. He went on...
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    Practice All These Qualities

    “But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.” Titus 2:1 ESV What is sound doctrine? With so many different translations and interpretations of scripture out there in the world, how do we know which one is correct? How do we judge who is right and who is wrong? Well, first of all...
  15. PeacefulHope

    한국어를 배우고 싶습니다

    안녕하세요... 제가 18살이고 영국에서 삽니다. 지난 4년에 한국어 공부했었지만 몸이 아파졌었기 때문에 공부하기를 멈췄습니다.... 주님의 손으로 회복했었지만 이제 다시 공부하기를 시작하고 싶습니다만, 친구들도 없고 많이 고민이 됩니다. 기도를 요청하고 하느님에게서 도움을 받길 기도합니다. 감사합니다. I'm 18 years old and live in England, and I have been learning Korean for four years. I stopped temporarily because of...
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    Feel Good Messages

    When is a lie not a lie? Never! Is it really kind to tell people lies? No! So, should we be telling people what they WANT to hear, even if it is lies, or what they NEED to hear? I believe the answer to that one is obvious. The Lord Jesus led me to read several scriptures on the subject of “Feel...
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    Keep the Faith

    Monday, August 28, 2017, 4:11 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Timothy 4:1-18 (NIV). Preach the Word (vv. 1-5) In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view...