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The Importance of Doctrine in Faith: Guarding Against Error and Growing in Confidence

Discover the significance of doctrine in Christianity through insights from well-known theologians. Learn how being doctrinally sound safeguards against error and empowers faith growth, as seen in Biblical narratives and teachings. Explore the role of elders in upholding sound doctrine and protecting against division. Reflect on the disciples' faith journey and Jesus' teachings on trusting in God's provision to strengthen belief. Embrace a confident faith rooted in the truths of Scripture and the promises of God, fostering spiritual health and unity in the body of Christ.

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The Importance of Doctrine in Faith: Guarding Against Error and Growing in Confidence

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  1. Some well-known theologians and preachers thought doctrinal matters were important. • A. W. Tozer wrote, “Great saints have always been dogmatic.” • J. I. Packer wrote, “There can be no spiritual health without doctrinal knowledge.” • D. Martyn Lloyd Jones write, “We cannot have the benefits of Christianity if we shed its doctrines.” • Philips Brooks wrote, “The truth is, no preacher ever had any strong power that was not the preaching of doctrine.”

  2. Matthew 16:5-12

  3. Be Careful vv 5-6, 11b-12

  4. The disciples forgot to take bread on their journey. • Jewish tradition often used the image of yeast for evil. • “Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?” (1 Cor 5:6).

  5. We need to be on guard against the yeast of error. • Evil often acts just like yeast. • We need to be on guard against error. • That is a major role of our elders. • Acts 20:29-31. • An elder must be “holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict” (Titus 1:9). • We must all guard ourselves against error. • That will prevent division (1 Cor 1:10). • If we practice error individually, God will judge us (Rev 2:20-25).

  6. Be Confident vv 7-11a

  7. The disciples say, “It is because we have taken no bread” (v 7). • Jesus: “O you of little faith, why do you reason among yourselves because you have brought no bread?” (v 8). • The disciples had little faith. • How strong is our faith? • “Increase our faith” (Lk 17:5).

  8. We know why Jesus said the disciples had little faith. • He fed five thousand & had 12 basketfuls left over (Matt 14:13-21). • He fed four thousand & had 7 basketfuls left over (Matt 15:29-39). • God has promised to provide for us. • Matt 6:26. • Acts 14:17.

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