A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Doctrine

A dense forest with 1 Timothy 4:1. A warning against the teachings of demons

Doctrines of Demons – 1 Timothy 4:1-2

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Guard against false teachers and doctrines contrary to God’s inspired word and those that promote a different gospel.

Of first importance

Of First Importance – 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

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The two most important commands are to love God and our neighbors. The two most important doctrines are the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Sound Doctrine and Ethics

Sound Doctrine and Ethics – Titus 2:1

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It is important that we teach ethics alongside of sound doctrine. It is not enough for us to have right beliefs. We need to live holy lives.

Guard What Is Entrusted to You

Guard What Is Entrusted to You – 1 Timothy 6:20-21

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We are called to guard the truths of the gospel that have been entrusted to us. Hold tightly to them and pass them on to others.

Contending for the Faith

Contending for the Faith – Jude 1:3-4

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Many false teachers sneak into the church today. This makes it very important that we contend for the faith passed down to us.

hold firmly to sound doctrine

Hold Firmly to Sound Doctrine – Titus 1:9

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It is important for all believers to hold firmly to sound doctrine. It will keep us from error and will enable us to pass our faith on.

be careful of those who cause division

Be Careful of Those Who Cause Division – Romans 16:17

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There are many different positions held on many of the doctrines we hold to. Paul warns us about those who cause division in their teaching.

the primacy of love

The Primacy of Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

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This chapter makes clear the primacy and enduring nature of love. And this includes debates over doctrine. Do everything in love.

An introduction to Systematic Theology

An Introduction to Systematic Theology

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This is an introduction to the topic of systematic theology. It will be providing some general guidelines for a systematic study of theology.

Hold on the sound doctrine

Hold on to Sound Doctrine – 2 Timothy 4:3

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Hold on to sound doctrine. Don't fall into the trap of believing what is most appealing. Hold firmly to the truth of Scripture.

combating the teaching false doctrine

Combating the Teaching of False Doctrine – 1 Timothy 1:3-4

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Paul warns Timothy to not allow the teaching of false doctrines. These cause controversy, rather than building up the body of Christ.

importance of sound doctrine

The Importance of Sound Doctrine – 1 Timothy 1:5

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Guard against teachers who promote false doctrines. Never forget the importance of sound doctrine in promoting love and unity.