We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Friday, March 18, 2011

Don't Forget Doctrine!

All doctrines need periodic restatement no matter what their subject matter may be.  This is why preachers should plan a course of Bible doctrine.  Too many present-day congregations are fed on scraps, and because they fail to receive the strong meat of the Word (Hebrews 5:14), the spiritual life of the people is somewhat anemic. ... Perhaps we would have fuller churches, if only theological students were taught how to prepare and preach the august doctrines of Scripture.  Too many preachers shear the sheep, instead of feeding them.  Herbert Lockyer, All the Doctrines of the Bible, preface
This was written in 1964.  Think of how far the church has fallen away from teaching the doctrine since that time!  Churches are being filled today, but filled for feel-good messages instead of the meat of the Word.  When the largest church in the USA is Joel Osteen’s self-esteem, weak Word of Faith church, that demonstrates what happened by not following Lockyer’s advice.
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