Introduction A. A carpenter will use nails and screws to hold a wall in place once he has it positioned right where it needs to be. B. Once we get our hearts right with God, we need something to hold them in place lest they slip away (cf. 2 Peter 2:15-21). I. If we wish to stay right, we must continue in God’s Word. A. This is precisely what Paul told young Timothy (2 Timothy 3:13-4:5) as well as the church in Ephesus...
Profitable for Reproof
Introduction A. When it comes to matters of faith, who can you trust when there are so many conflicting doctrines (Jeremiah 27-28)? B. If we want to be able to identify error, we are going to have to consult God’s Word (Matthew 7:15-20). I. Jesus used Scripture when He rebuked those in the wrong. A. He quoted Scripture when He cleansed the temple (Matthew 21:12-13). B. He quoted Scripture when He rebuked...