Standing Firm

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. [1 Corinthians 16:13]

Biblical TeachingsPodcast Episode

Doctrine #1: All Scriptures are Inspired by God

Cathy

Hold on to the pattern of wholesome teaching you learned from me—a pattern shaped by the faith and love that you have in Christ Jesus. Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you. [2 Timothy 1:13-14]

Sound Doctrine Is the Solid Foundation.

Because bad doctrine corrupts, sound doctrine is what we all want to obtain and keep. Please also note there is a proper way to interpret scriptures, scriptures interpret themselves.

One of the things that happens more often than it should, is someone will build an entire doctrine on one verse. This is a dangerous and slippery road that we must avoid at all costs. Some examples taking one scripture and distorting the truth is the book of Enoch, the Mormons, and cults that have been formed.

If we get into weird doctrine, it will mess our lives up. Be mindful, have discernment, and don’t become involved with a ministry or church that will wreck your life.

Benefits of Sound Doctrine

  1. Sound doctrine will help you from going insane in this crazy world.
  2. Sound doctrine will help you to STAND FIRM.

The reasons we’ve just discussed emphasize why I am investing time in this series because it holds great significance for your life. It could be the determining factor between life and death. The importance of sound doctrine cannot be overstated. The devil has infiltrated the thoughts of believers, churches, pastors, and teachers, rendering the Word ineffective for some. There is a watering down of the Word to where it no longer has power.  Sound doctrine serves as the unwavering solid foundation, to which we base everything else on.

DOCTRINE #1: ALL SCRIPTURES ARE INSPIRED BY GOD

In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created and his life brought light to everyone. [John 1:1-4]

It all starts with the Word of God. This is the first layer of the foundation of sound doctrine because this book is where the truth IS.

  • The Word is God-breathed.
  • The Word is God.
  • The Word is a revelation from God to man.
  • The Word is infallible, absolute truth, and unfailing.
  • The Word is the authoritative rule of faith and conduct.
  • The Word is our handbook for life regarding right and wrong.

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. [2 Timothy 3:16]

  • The Word was written through people who were moved by the Holy Spirit on what to write.

Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God. [2 Peter 1:20-21]

  • The Word is everlasting.
  • The Word of the Lord stands forever.

I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved. [Matthew 5:18]

  • Bible prophecies stamped the Bible to be divine.
  • The moral standards of the Bible are to be divine.
  • The world recognizes the Bible as a divine book.
  • The fruits of the Word are always good and wholesome.
  • Lack of the Word brings sin, suffering, and sorrow.
  • Nothing you do or believe should contradict the Word.
  • If something doesn’t line up with the Word, ditch it.

It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work. [2 Timothy 3:17]

QUOTE: The Bible is no mere book, but it’s a living creature with a power that conquers all who oppose it (Napoleon Bonaparte)

If you don’t believe the entire Word of God and that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, then there isn’t a foundation at all. The Word of God is the ONLY solid foundation. Everything starts with the Word and ends with the Word.

Then the angel said to me, “Everything you have heard and seen is trustworthy and true. The Lord God, who inspires his prophets, has sent his angel to tell his servants what will happen soon. Look, I am coming soon! Blessed are those who obey the words of prophecy written in this book. [Revelation 22:6-7]

One more thing about the Word of God. Nothing should be added or taken away from what the Word says or there will be great consequences.

And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book. And if anyone removes any of the words from this book of prophecy, God will remove that person’s share in the tree of life and in the holy city that are described in this book. [Revelation 22:18-19]

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