are we a sound church? (2 timothy 4:1-8) introduction closely akin to “faithfulness”...
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ARE WE A SOUND CHURCH?
(2 Timothy 4:1-8)
Introduction
Closely akin to “faithfulness” “Faithful” normally used of individuals “Sound” most often applied to churches Used also of what is believed
An important question Importance in financial realm Importance in physical realm Very important in the spiritual realm
Definition
Webster “Sound”- used as an adjective, means
free from injury, disease, or defect … Synonyms: healthy, valid
Vine’s Expository Dictionary Greek word, hugies, an adjective,
means whole, healthy, used metaphorically of “sound speech” (Titus 2:8)
Definition
Vine’s Expository Dictionary (cont.) Greek word, hugiano, a verb, means to
be healthy, sound in health, (English- hygiene) Luke 15:27; is used metaphorically of doctrine, 1 Timothy 1:10; 2 Timothy 4:3; Titus 1:9; 2:1; of words, 1 Timothy 6:3; 2 Timothy 1:13; in the faith, Titus 1:13; in faith, Titus 2:2
Definition
Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon Sound i.e., true and incorrupt doctrine,
1 Timothy 1:10; 2 Timothy 4:3; Titus 1:9; 2:1
Teaching which does not deviate from the truth, Titus 1:8
Summary The word refers to people and principle This requires a standard of judgment
Common Concepts
Sound churches Are opposed to modernism, Calvinism,
institutionalism, premillenialism, etc. Are well thought of by brethren Use only “sound” preachers Use all the right terminology
Common Concepts
Sound preachers Are opposed to modernism, Calvinism,
institutionalism, premillenialism, etc. Are well thought of by brethren Preach for “sound” churches Agree with Bro. “Big Name” or with
certain brotherhood publications, etc. Agree with me!
False Standards
Subjective standards One’s own opinion (Revelation 3:17) Feeling good, functioning
(Matthew 7:21-23) Self-comparison (2 Corinthians 10:12) Seen in Paul’s life (Acts 23:1; 26:9)
False Standards
Human traditions Pharisees (Matthew 15:9) Appear to be healthy (Matthew 23:27) Self-made religion (Colossians 2:20-23) Israel’s mistake (1 Kings 12:26-33)
Proper Standard
Sound churches . . . Do scriptural work (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) Demand the truth (1 Timothy 3:15) Practice discipline (1 Corinthians 5:9-13) Lend no support to false teachers (2
John 9-11) Seek the lost through every scriptural
means (John 4:35)
Proper Standard
Sound preachers . . . Preach the Truth (2 Timothy 4:1-8) Live the Truth (1 Timothy 4:12-16) Let no man despise them (Titus 2:15) Are nourished on sound doctrine (1
Timothy 4:6) Do not mind being questioned
(Acts 17:11; 1 Peter 3:15)
Conclusion
Are we a sound church? Are you a faithful Christian?