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Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth 06

Introduction:

        1.   As we study and teach the Scriptures we are responsible for "rightly dividing [accurately handling]
              the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15).
        2.   We are examining several principles that will help us to fulfill this responsibility.
        3.   The Scriptures teach that we must:
              a.   consider all that the Bible teaches on a subject to know the truth (Psalm 119:160)
              b.   not participate in activities just because they seem right to us (Proverbs 14:12)
              c.   avoid human traditions and commandments (Titus 1:13-14)
              d.   avoid questions that contradict the truth (Titus 3:9)
              e.   follow the teachings of the New Testament because it has replaced the Old Testament
                    (Hebrews 8:6-13).
        4.   The theme for this lesson: To rightly divide the word of truth we must continue in the doctrine of Christ.
        5.   This simply means that we must abide in the Lord's teaching.

Discussion:

I.                   THIS  PRINCIPLE  [CONTINUING  IN  THE  DOCTRINE  OF  CHRIST]  IS  ADDRESSED  IN
                     A  NUMBER  OF  PASSAGES


        A.   We are to:
               1.    continue in the Lord's doctrine to be His disciples (John 8:31)
               2.    allow the Lord's Word to dwell in us (Colossians 3:16)
               3.    look into the Lord's Word and practice its teachings (James 1:25).
        B.   In order to continue in the Lord's teaching we must properly identify it.
               1.    According to John 12:49-50, the Lord's teaching is the Word of God -- Jesus delivered the
                      message that the Father gave to Him.
               2.    To be more specific, the New Testament is the Lord's Word (Hebrews 9:15).
               3.    The entire New Testament is the Lord's Word, including the Gospels and the Epistles.
                      a.    Much of the Lord's actual teaching is recorded in the Gospels; however, the Lord's Word
                             is not limited to the Gospels.
                      b.    (Matthew 28:19-20) Jesus told the apostles to teach the things He had taught them.
                      c.    (John 15:15) Jesus revealed to the apostles everything He had heard from the Father.
                      d.    (John 14:26; 16;13) Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help the apostles as they taught His Word.
                      e.    (Ephesians 3:3-5) The Spirit also guided the apostles and prophets as they wrote the Lord's
                             Word.
                      f.     (1 Corinthians 14:37) The writings of the apostles are "the commandments of the Lord."

II.                THE  NEED  TO  APPLY  THIS  PRINCIPLE  [CONTINUING  IN  THE  DOCTRINE  OF  CHRIST]
                   IS  ALSO  ADDRESSED  IN  A  NUMBER  OF  PASSAGES


        A.   Those who fail to continue in the doctrine of Christ will face serious consequences, including:
               1.    being judged by the Lord's Word (John 12:48)
               2.    having no fellowship with God (2 John 9-11).
        B.   Those who continue in the doctrine of Christ will enjoy special blessings, including:
               1.    knowing the truth that makes one free (John 8:32)
               2.    having fellowship with God and Christ (John 14:23)
               3.    having prayers answered (John 15:7).      

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