4. 2 Tim. 1:13-14 13) 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)

5. If we do not retain the standard: We will not know the certainty of things – Luke 1:4 We will turn to a different gospel – Galatians 1:6 We will be given to a debased mind – Romans 1:28 We will be destroyed – Hosea 4:6 There are to be no divisions in the church 1 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.

6. This series will include: God’s Standard for Authority God’s Standard for Organization God’s Standard for Worship God’s Standard for Discipline God’s Standard for Evangelism God’s Standard for Modesty God’s Standard for Benevolence God’s Standard for Marriage God’s Standard for Salvation

7. RETAINING THE STANDARD

8. The Authority Go into all the world – Mark 16:15 Make disciples – Matthew 28:18-20 The 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

9. Approved Examples In the assembly – Acts 20:7 In public places – Acts 17:22 In the home – Acts 16:32 Door to door – Acts 5:42 The media – Colossians 4:16

10. Preaching to Please Men Itching ears – 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Men desire to be rich – 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Let him be accursed – Galatians 1:6-9

11. Preaching to Please Self Selfish ambition – Philippians 1:15-18 The Pharisees taught this way – Matthew 23:1-3 Nothing should be done for selfishness – Phil. 2:1-4

12. Social Gospel “What the church needs today is a gimmick!”GiveawaysParties Youth Activities Sports Teams Recreational Activities Car Shows / Motorcycle Rallies Stage Shows Rodeos Candlelight/Sunrise/Beac h Services Recovery Programs – Divorce/Alcohol/Financial Social Meals THIS WAS NEVER NECESSARY FOR THE APPOSTLES!

13. The 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

14. The 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…

15. Go and Preach – Mark 16:15 Faith comes by hearing the word – Rom 10:14-17 Faith DOES NOT come by entertaining! God is not pleased – 1 Corinthians 11:20-22

16. Evangelism MUST be to the heart of men. 7) Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8) For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.

17. Have a chicken dinner, you get people with bellies full of chicken. Have a Halloween carnival, you have bellies full of junk food. Have a financial seminar, you have pockets full of cash. Have a bible study??? You will have souls full of the gospel!

18. Philippians 3:16 16) 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.”