1. “Instruction, that which is taught” 2 Timothy 2:1-2 “Instruction, that which is taught” 2 Timothy 2:1-2 DOES DOCTRINE MATTER?

2. 2 ONE FAITH (Eph. 4:5) 20 I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; 21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. (John 17:20-21)

3. 3 ONE FAITH (Eph. 4:5) 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 in the same judgment. (1 Cor. 1:10)

4. 4 SOUND DOCTRINE (1 Timothy 6:3) If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, he is proud, knowing nothing… (1 Tim. 6:3-4)

5. 5 Doctrine Matters! Source Nature Response Source Nature Response

6. 6 DOCTRINE IS ESSENTIAL (2 Jno. 9-11; 1 Tim. 4:1) God the FatherGod the Father Jno. 7:16-17; 12:48-50 God the Son Jno. 7:16-17; Matt. 28:18-19; 2 Jno. 9God the Son Jno. 7:16-17; Matt. 28:18-19; 2 Jno. 9 God the Holy Spirit Jno. 14:25-26; 16:13God the Holy Spirit Jno. 14:25-26; 16:13 God the FatherGod the Father Jno. 7:16-17; 12:48-50 God the Son Jno. 7:16-17; Matt. 28:18-19; 2 Jno. 9God the Son Jno. 7:16-17; Matt. 28:18-19; 2 Jno. 9 God the Holy Spirit Jno. 14:25-26; 16:13God the Holy Spirit Jno. 14:25-26; 16:13

7. 7 DOCTRINE IS ESSENTIAL (2 Jno. 9-11; 1 Tim. 4:1) ApostlesApostles Acts 2:42 (1 Cor. 2:13) 1 Tim. 1:10-11; 2 Tim. 3:10 Acts 2:42 (1 Cor. 2:13) 1 Tim. 1:10-11; 2 Tim. 3:10 Delivered God’s Doctrine Rom. 6:17; 1 Ths. 2:9; 1 Cor. 4:17; 1 Tim. 2:7Delivered God’s Doctrine Rom. 6:17; 1 Ths. 2:9; 1 Cor. 4:17; 1 Tim. 2:7 By Speech & Scripture 1 Ths. 2:13; 2 Ths. 2:15; 3:4, 14 (2 Tim. 3:16-17)By Speech & Scripture 1 Ths. 2:13; 2 Ths. 2:15; 3:4, 14 (2 Tim. 3:16-17) ApostlesApostles Acts 2:42 (1 Cor. 2:13) 1 Tim. 1:10-11; 2 Tim. 3:10 Acts 2:42 (1 Cor. 2:13) 1 Tim. 1:10-11; 2 Tim. 3:10 Delivered God’s Doctrine Rom. 6:17; 1 Ths. 2:9; 1 Cor. 4:17; 1 Tim. 2:7Delivered God’s Doctrine Rom. 6:17; 1 Ths. 2:9; 1 Cor. 4:17; 1 Tim. 2:7 By Speech & Scripture 1 Ths. 2:13; 2 Ths. 2:15; 3:4, 14 (2 Tim. 3:16-17)By Speech & Scripture 1 Ths. 2:13; 2 Ths. 2:15; 3:4, 14 (2 Tim. 3:16-17)

8. 8 DOCTRINE IS ESSENTIAL (2 Jno. 9-11; 1 Tim. 4:1) SOUNDSOUND 1 Tim. 1:10; 2 Tim. 1:13 1 Tim. 1:10; 2 Tim. 1:13 FAITHFUL WORD Titus 1:9FAITHFUL WORD Titus 1:9 NOURISHES US 1 Timothy 4:6NOURISHES US 1 Timothy 4:6 SOUNDSOUND 1 Tim. 1:10; 2 Tim. 1:13 1 Tim. 1:10; 2 Tim. 1:13 FAITHFUL WORD Titus 1:9FAITHFUL WORD Titus 1:9 NOURISHES US 1 Timothy 4:6NOURISHES US 1 Timothy 4:6

9. 9 DOCTRINE IS ESSENTIAL (2 Jno. 9-11; 1 Tim. 4:1) GOODGOOD 1 Timothy 4:6 (1) 1 Timothy 4:6 (1) ACCORDS WITH GODLINESS 1 Timothy 6:3ACCORDS WITH GODLINESS 1 Timothy 6:3 SAVES 1 Timothy 4:16SAVES 1 Timothy 4:16 GOODGOOD 1 Timothy 4:6 (1) 1 Timothy 4:6 (1) ACCORDS WITH GODLINESS 1 Timothy 6:3ACCORDS WITH GODLINESS 1 Timothy 6:3 SAVES 1 Timothy 4:16SAVES 1 Timothy 4:16

10. 10 DOCTRINE IS ESSENTIAL (2 Jno. 9-11; 1 Tim. 4:1) SPREAD ITSPREAD IT Acts 5:28; 2 Tim. 2:2 Acts 5:28; 2 Tim. 2:2 OBEY FROM HEART Romans 6:17-18OBEY FROM HEART Romans 6:17-18 COMMAND AND TEACH 1 Timothy 4:11COMMAND AND TEACH 1 Timothy 4:11 SPREAD ITSPREAD IT Acts 5:28; 2 Tim. 2:2 Acts 5:28; 2 Tim. 2:2 OBEY FROM HEART Romans 6:17-18OBEY FROM HEART Romans 6:17-18 COMMAND AND TEACH 1 Timothy 4:11COMMAND AND TEACH 1 Timothy 4:11

11. 11 DOCTRINE IS ESSENTIAL (2 Jno. 9-11; 1 Tim. 4:1) ABIDE IN ITABIDE IN IT 2 John 9 TEST ALL THINGS TAUGHT 1 Thess. 5:21-22; 1 John 4:1, 6TEST ALL THINGS TAUGHT 1 Thess. 5:21-22; 1 John 4:1, 6 ABIDE IN ITABIDE IN IT 2 John 9 TEST ALL THINGS TAUGHT 1 Thess. 5:21-22; 1 John 4:1, 6TEST ALL THINGS TAUGHT 1 Thess. 5:21-22; 1 John 4:1, 6

12. 12 Application SALVATION (Acts 16:30) Hear the gospel Believe in Jesus Christ Repent of sins Confess faith in Jesus Be baptized into Christ Live faithful lives SALVATION (Acts 16:30) Hear the gospel Believe in Jesus Christ Repent of sins Confess faith in Jesus Be baptized into Christ Live faithful lives

13. 13 Application WORSHIP (John 4:24) In spirit In truth WORSHIP (John 4:24) In spirit In truth

14. 14 Application LOCAL CHURCH (1 Tim. 3:15) Organization Work LOCAL CHURCH (1 Tim. 3:15) Organization Work

15. 15 Application MORALITY (Titus 2:11-12) MDR Modest dress Speech Worldliness MORALITY (Titus 2:11-12) MDR Modest dress Speech Worldliness

16. 16 Sound & godly doctrine If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, he is proud, knowing nothing…(1 Tim. 6:3-4)

17. 17 Hold fast Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. (2 Timothy 1:13)