" They Will NOT Endure Sound Doctrine "

 

2nd.Timothy 4:1-4 "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. 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."

     Many Christians today are sacrificing sound doctrine for the sake of fellowship or "unity." In the past, only ecumenically-minded liberals promoted the unscriptural thesis that unity was of primary importance while doctrinal purity was secondary. Eventually, however, leading evangelicals also began to embrace this same dangerous strategy, and suddenly ecumenical confusion and compromise became prevalent among evangelical Christians. Charismatic leaders likewise joined this delusion, claiming that ecumenical unity is essential if the world is to be evangelized. The fortress of sound doctrine is under attack ! Catholics, Orthodox, liberal Protestants, evangelicals, charismatics, and even some self-proclaimed fundamentalists are uniting in evangelism programs that will supposedly bring worldwide revival. However, since many who comprise these endeavors preach a false gospel (Catholics, Orthodox, liberal Protestants, etc.), these efforts are under GOD's curse (Galatians 1:6-9 pictured above) and, in reality, are setting in motion the creation of the apostate, one-world church that is prophesied to come into its fullness and GOD's judgment during the future Tribulation period (Revelation Chapters 17-18).

     It is essential for true believers to stand their ground when it comes to Bible doctrine. How do we do that ? We do so by knowing what the Bible says and by holding on to that truth through GOD's might. Any fellowship not based upon sound doctrine is harmful, not helpful, no matter how "successful" the joint endeavor might appear to be. Sound doctrine requires biblical separation from all error and from those propagating it (2nd.Timothy 2:15-21 pictured above). If we flout this important truth, then we invite GOD's judgment. MHR

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

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