The Progression from Sound Doctrine to False Teaching

Posted on January 26, 2010 at 12:59 am by Andy Sochor

Text: 2 Timothy 4:2-4
What is Sound Doctrine?

The word we are to preach, the truth (2 Timothy 4:2-4)
The gospel (1 Timothy 1:10-11)
The words of Christ (1 Timothy 6:3) and the apostles (2 Timothy 1:13)
All of God’s word (Acts 20:26-27), only God’s word (1 Peter 4:11), without changes (Galatians 1:6-7)

What is False Teaching?

Opposite of truth (2 Thessalonians [...]


A Different Gospel

Posted on January 11, 2010 at 12:41 am by Andy Sochor

Text: Galatians 1:6-10
Jeopardizes Our Salvation (v. 6; Romans 1:16)
Regardless of Preacher (v. 8; Matthew 7:15)
Condemnation for Preaching a Different Gospel (v. 8-9; 1 Peter 4:11)
What Other Gospels?

Judaizers – failed to distinguish between the covenants (Colossians 2:14)
Gnostics – taught a different Jesus (Colossians 2:9) and that sin was not a problem (Jude 4)
Catholics – believe in [...]


What is Truth?

Posted on December 15, 2009 at 12:12 am by Andy Sochor

Text: John 18:37-38
What is truth? It depends on our perspective. Truth can be…
Comforting or Uncomfortable

The word of God is intended to comfort us (1 Thessalonians 4:18)
The truth is uncomfortable for some — convicts us of sin (John 16:8), exposes all of our flaws (Hebrews 4:12-13), calls us to sacrifice (Luke 9:23)

Encouraging or Discouraging

The word of [...]


The Work of the Holy Spirit

Posted on November 10, 2009 at 12:52 am by Andy Sochor

Text: John 14:16-17,26; 15:26-27; 16:7-15
Who is the Holy Spirit?

Not some mystical force or influence
He is a person – Jesus used He, not it to refer to the Spirit (14:16,26; 15:26; 16:7,8,13,14,15)

Who is Jesus Talking To? – The Apostles
What Would the Holy Spirit Do?

Provide help/comfort (14:16,26; 15:26; 16:7) — How? (following points)
Described as the Spirit of [...]


The Fourfold Foundation of the Gospel

Posted on October 26, 2009 at 9:19 pm by Andy Sochor

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8
Four Facts of First Importance

Christ died – laid down His life for our sins (John 10:18; Colossians 1:22)
He was buried – shows that His death was not a hoax (Matthew 27:57-60)
He was raised – first fruits of those who are asleep, gives us hope (1 Corinthians 15:20; 1 Peter 1:3)
He appeared – [...]


The Fields are White for Harvest

Posted on August 3, 2009 at 10:02 pm by Andy Sochor

Text: John 4:35
What Did Jesus See?

People who were lost
People who were interested

What Did the People Need?

A willing teaching
The gospel

Are the Fields White for Harvest Today?

People are still lost (Romans 3:23)
Are people interested? It depends – But we must plant the seed (1 Corinthians 3:6)
We must have teachers (Romans 10:13-15), and be teachers (1 Peter 3:15)
Preach [...]


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