The Importance of Sound Doctrine

Subject: The Importance of Sound Doctrine

Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 4: 1 - 8

Objective: To highlight the necessity of rightly dividing the words of truth.

1. Does it make any difference what a person believes if they are only sincere? Joshua 24: 14, 2 Thessalonians 2: 13

2. How can one identify sound doctrine? Isaiah 8: 20, 1 Thessalonians 5: 21; And upon what foundation should every religious tenet rest? 1 Corinthians 3: 11, Ephesians 2: 20

3. Is there any scripture that we should be afraid to teach, and why should we not fear? 2 Timothy 3: 16

4. What special admonition and charge did Paul give to Timothy? 1 Timothy 4: 13 & 16, 2 Timothy 4: 1 & 2

5. Why is it necessary that the church teaches sound doctrine? 2 Timothy 4: 3 - 4

6. What was Titus instructed to teach, how should it be done, and what is its effect? Titus 2: 1 & 7, Titus 1: 9

7. To whom does God promise to reveal His will? Psalm 25: 9, John 8: 12

8. What will be the fate of those who preach and follow unsound doctrine? Matthew 15: 14; and what joy awaits those who adhere to bible truth? Isaiah 26: 12, Revelation 22: 14