“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” (1 Timothy 4:16) The Importance Of Doctrine Paul’s instructions to Timothy and Titus are filled with references to doctrine. In fact, we find the Word of God using it in … Continue reading The Importance Of Doctrine
The Doctrine of Separation
Separation separationDownload “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the … Continue reading The Doctrine of Separation
The Work Of The Holy Spirit
The Work Of The Holy Spirit “I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he … Continue reading The Work Of The Holy Spirit
Is The Transcendental Argument Circular Reasoning?
It is said that the transcendental argument, which states that truth and meaning exist and therefore the God of the Bible exists, is circular reasoning. The claim is that we are using the Bible to prove that the Bible is true. This argument fails to take into consideration the linear nature of the transcendental argument, … Continue reading Is The Transcendental Argument Circular Reasoning?
Sound Doctrine And Sound Behavior
“knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, for whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and … Continue reading Sound Doctrine And Sound Behavior
Church Discipline pt 1
Church Discipline Matthew 28:18-20 As we consider the subject of church discipline, we should first ask ourselves the purpose of discipline. Note that there is a close connection between discipleship and discipline. A disciple is one who submits himself to the teaching and training of a master teacher. In so doing, the disciple submits himself … Continue reading Church Discipline pt 1
Baptist Distinctives
Baptist Distinctives 1-baptist-distinctivesDownload There are biblically based doctrines that make Baptists unique among professing Christians. Not all Baptists hold to all of these doctrines and practices. Since the beginning of Christendom there have been those who have not held to everything that is mentioned here. The failure to do so has often led to Baptists … Continue reading Baptist Distinctives
Of Duties And Doctrine
“As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.” (1 Timothy 1:3–4) As Paul left Timothy at … Continue reading Of Duties And Doctrine
The Necessity Of Sound Doctrine
The Necessity Of Sound Doctrine “But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able … Continue reading The Necessity Of Sound Doctrine