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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Posted on October 12, 2009 at 10:39 pm by Andy Sochor
Text: Matthew 5:20
The scribes and Pharisees were the religious leaders of the day. Yet Jesus said our righteousness must surpass theirs to enter heaven. We must do more than fit in with those that the world recognizes as religious. We follow a higher standard.
Murder (Matthew 5:21-24)
Generally understood: Murder is wrong, those who commit it will [...]
Posted on September 22, 2009 at 10:40 pm by Andy Sochor
Text: Proverbs 6:16-19
Haughty Eyes – We need humility instead (James 4:6)
A Lying Tongue – We are to love and value the truth (Proverbs 23:23)
Hands that Shed Innocent Blood – Every life is precious because man is made in the image of God (Genesis 9:6; 2 Peter 3:9)
A Heart that Devises Wicked Plans – Same problem [...]
Posted on August 12, 2009 at 10:39 pm by Andy Sochor
Text: Philippians 4:4
We are Commanded to Rejoice (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:16)
Wrong Reasons to Rejoice
Unrighteousness (1 Corinthians 13:6)
The death of the wicked (Ezekiel 33:11)
When bad things happen to others (Proverbs 24:17)
Right Reasons to Rejoice
When others rejoice (Romans 12:15)
When we are saved (Acts 8:39)
The faithfulness of others (3 John 4)
When sinners repent (Luke 15:10)
When brethren are united [...]
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