some thoughts Before We Continue
Before you continue reading, I feel it’s important for me to mention a few things.
You may find several aspects raised in this book to be theologically and emotionally challenging. I understand. If this is the case, then I encourage you to be patient and to dive deep into God’s Word to test and qualify what it is that I have shared.
As you may have already determined, I believe in sola scriptura, which means “by scripture alone”. This doesn’t mean excluding all extra-biblical texts, but rather that all things must be tested via Scripture, as God’s inspired Word, the Bible, and will always be the final authority…
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” 2 Timothy 3:16
When the Apostle Paul writes “profitable for doctrine” we may rush by these words and not really grasp what that truly means. However, we are warned that turning away from “sound doctrine” results in us turning to “fables” or “lies”, if you will.
“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.” 2 Timothy 4:3,4
Simply put, a “doctrine” is a particular biblical truth that encompasses a set of beliefs or a body of teachings. Sadly, this word “doctrine” has almost become a taboo word amongst Christians, as I’ve often heard it expressed that we should “put doctrine aside and simply follow Jesus” – but can we do such a thing? Can we put biblical doctrine in the metaphorical bin when we are repeatedly warned throughout the New Testament that to do so will lead us into deception.
In these pages, I will be discussing certain biblical doctrines and their importance as we grow nearer to Christ’s return. I’m sure that some of you will indeed be challenged by what I have to share, to which I’d encourage you to please study things out for yourself, always remembering that the Bible is our final authority, for we’ve been warned that...
“...in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils” 1 Timothy 4:1
Thank you for taking the time to read what I’m sharing✞-------------------------------------
You may find several aspects raised in this book to be theologically and emotionally challenging. I understand. If this is the case, then I encourage you to be patient and to dive deep into God’s Word to test and qualify what it is that I have shared.
As you may have already determined, I believe in sola scriptura, which means “by scripture alone”. This doesn’t mean excluding all extra-biblical texts, but rather that all things must be tested via Scripture, as God’s inspired Word, the Bible, and will always be the final authority…
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” 2 Timothy 3:16
When the Apostle Paul writes “profitable for doctrine” we may rush by these words and not really grasp what that truly means. However, we are warned that turning away from “sound doctrine” results in us turning to “fables” or “lies”, if you will.
“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.” 2 Timothy 4:3,4
Simply put, a “doctrine” is a particular biblical truth that encompasses a set of beliefs or a body of teachings. Sadly, this word “doctrine” has almost become a taboo word amongst Christians, as I’ve often heard it expressed that we should “put doctrine aside and simply follow Jesus” – but can we do such a thing? Can we put biblical doctrine in the metaphorical bin when we are repeatedly warned throughout the New Testament that to do so will lead us into deception.
In these pages, I will be discussing certain biblical doctrines and their importance as we grow nearer to Christ’s return. I’m sure that some of you will indeed be challenged by what I have to share, to which I’d encourage you to please study things out for yourself, always remembering that the Bible is our final authority, for we’ve been warned that...
“...in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils” 1 Timothy 4:1
Thank you for taking the time to read what I’m sharing✞-------------------------------------