2 Tim. 1:13-1413) Retain the standard of sound words

which you have here from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. (NASB)13) Hold fast the pattern of sound words…(NKJV)13) Hold fast the the form of sound words…(KJV)13) Keep as the pattern of sound teaching…(NIV)13) You have a pattern of healthy words…

(Greek)

14) Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you. (NASB)

If we do not retain the standard:We will not know the certainty of things – Luke 1:4We will turn to a different gospel – Galatians 1:6We will be given to a debased mind – Romans 1:28We will be destroyed – Hosea 4:6

There are to be no divisions in the church1 Corinthians 1:10

Now I plead with you, brethren by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and judgment.

This series will include:God’s Standard for AuthorityGod’s Standard for OrganizationGod’s Standard for WorshipGod’s Standard for DisciplineGod’s Standard for EvangelismGod’s Standard for ModestyGod’s Standard for BenevolenceGod’s Standard for MarriageGod’s Standard for Salvation

RETAINING THE RETAINING THE STANDARDSTANDARD

The AuthorityThe Authority

Go into all the world – Mark 16:15

Make disciples – Matthew 28:18-20

The LimitationThe Limitation

What is written – 1 Corinthians 4:6

The word – 2 Timothy 4:2

All commanded – Matthew 28:20

Righteousness, self-control, judgment – Acts 24:25

Approved ExamplesApproved Examples

In the assembly – Acts 20:7In the assembly – Acts 20:7

In public places – Acts 17:22In public places – Acts 17:22

In the home – Acts 16:32In the home – Acts 16:32

Door to door – Acts 5:42Door to door – Acts 5:42

The media – Colossians 4:16The media – Colossians 4:16

Preaching to Please MenPreaching to Please Men

Itching ears – 2 Timothy 4:1-5Itching ears – 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Men desire to be rich – 1 Timothy 6:3-10Men desire to be rich – 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Let him be accursed – Galatians 1:6-9Let him be accursed – Galatians 1:6-9

Preaching to Please SelfPreaching to Please Self

Selfish ambition – Philippians 1:15-18Selfish ambition – Philippians 1:15-18

The Pharisees taught this way – The Pharisees taught this way – Matthew 23:1-3Matthew 23:1-3

Nothing should be done for selfishness Nothing should be done for selfishness – Phil. 2:1-4– Phil. 2:1-4

Social GospelSocial Gospel

“What the church needs today is a gimmick!”

GiveawaysGiveaways

PartiesParties

Youth ActivitiesYouth Activities

Sports TeamsSports Teams

Recreational ActivitiesRecreational Activities

Car Shows / Motorcycle RalliesCar Shows / Motorcycle Rallies

Stage ShowsStage Shows

RodeosRodeos

Candlelight/Candlelight/Sunrise/Beach Sunrise/Beach ServicesServices

Recovery Programs Recovery Programs – – Divorce/Alcohol/FinDivorce/Alcohol/Financialancial

Social MealsSocial Meals

THIS WAS THIS WAS NEVER NEVER

NECESSARY NECESSARY FOR THE FOR THE

APPOSTLES!APPOSTLES!

THIS WAS THIS WAS NEVER NEVER

NECESSARY NECESSARY FOR THE FOR THE

APPOSTLES!APPOSTLES!

The Lord’s Attitude on Social GospelThe Lord’s Attitude on Social Gospel

Feeding the 5000

The miracle – John 6:1-14

The rebuke – John 6:22-27

Many walked no more – John 6:66-68

The Lord’s Attitude on Social GospelThe Lord’s Attitude on Social Gospel

The work of the church is not eating and drinking

Romans 14:17 – For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Men have only been converted by the pure preaching of the gospel.

Romans 1:16 – For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes…

Go and Preach – Mark 16:15Go and Preach – Mark 16:15

Faith comes by hearing the word – Faith comes by hearing the word – Rom 10:14-17Rom 10:14-17

Faith DOES NOT come by Faith DOES NOT come by entertaining!entertaining!

God is not pleased – 1 Corinthians God is not pleased – 1 Corinthians 11:20-2211:20-22

Evangelism MUST be to the heart of Evangelism MUST be to the heart of men.men.

7) Do not be deceived, God is not 7) Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. that he will also reap.

8) For he who sows to his flesh will of 8) For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. reap everlasting life.

Have a chicken dinner, you get Have a chicken dinner, you get people with bellies full of chicken.people with bellies full of chicken.

Have a Halloween carnival, you Have a Halloween carnival, you have bellies full of junk food. have bellies full of junk food.

Have a financial seminar, you have Have a financial seminar, you have pockets full of cash. pockets full of cash.

Have a bible study???Have a bible study???

You will have souls full of the You will have souls full of the gospel!gospel!

Philippians 3:1616) Nevertheless, to the degree that we

have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.

Let us retain the standard!John 8:31-32

31) Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed in Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed.

32) “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”