Bible Readings for the Home
Chapter 29
Importance of Sound Doctrine
Does it
make any difference what a man believes, if he is only sincere?
"But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of
the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation
through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth." 2
Thessalonians 2:13 (Joshua 24:14).
How may we
determine the truthfulness of any doctrine?
"Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." 1 Thessalonians
5:21 (Isa. 8:20).
Upon what
foundation should every religious tenet rest?
"And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus
Christ Himself being the chief corner stone." Ephesians 2:20 (1 Cor.
3:11).
What is
mentioned first in the list of those things for which all Scripture is
profitable?
"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.
What
advice is given to Timothy while preparing for the gospel ministry?
"Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to
doctrine." "Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in
them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear
thee." 1 Timothy 4:13,16.
What
remarkable charge is given him relative to his public work?
"I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who
shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke,
exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine." 2 Timothy 4:1,2.
Why is
this duty so imperative?
"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.
How was
Titus instructed to teach? And in what was he to be a pattern?
"But speak thou the things which become sound doc- trine." "In all
things showing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing
uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity." Titus 2:1,7.
What is
the power of sound doctrine?
"Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be
able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers."
Titus 1:9.
What
danger attends false teaching?
"Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is
past already; and overthrow the faith of some." 2 Timothy 2:18.
Who are
the disciples of Jesus? And what gracious work is wrought for them?
"Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him,
If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye
shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John
8:31,32.
Through
what are they to be sanctified?
"Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is
truth." John 17:17.
Will God
accept the homage of such as deliberately teach contrary to His will?
"But in vain they do worship me,
teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." Matthew 15:9.
Can we
close our ears to the truth, and remain innocent?
"He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer
shall be abomination." Proverbs 28:9.
What
encouraging promise did our Saviour leave for those who should do the will
of God?
"If any man will do his will, he shall know
of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself."
John 7:17 (Ps. 25:9) (John 8:12).
What will
be the fate of the spiritually blind teacher, and of those whom he
presumes to teach?
"Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the
blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the
ditch." Matthew 15:14.
To whom
will the gates of the heavenly city be opened?
"Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the
truth may enter in." Isaiah 26:2 (Rev. 22:14).