Bible Doctrine - Why So Much ConfusionAs mentioned in out last post on the importance of Bible doctrine, I am going to continue the study of Bible doctrine. Our next thought is going to answer the question:

Why is there so much confusion about Bible doctrine?

As you know, there are many beliefs regarding how a person is saved from sin and how they can go to heaven. The amazing thing is, a lot of these ways come from the realm of Christianity as a whole.

Why so many ways, yet one Bible? There are two reason why people get confused regarding Bible doctrine:

False Bibles

As mentioned in a previous article about the Baptist Faith, there is a line of Biblical texts that are pure and line that is impure. When there are multiple “Bibles” with different translators, who believe in different doctrines, how could one come up with a singular belief? There is confusion of doctrine because there is confusion of Bibles.

Plea For Power has always taken the route of the King James Bible. I will teach on this in the future, so for the sake of the article, let’s continue.
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Bible Doctrine - Why Take A StandI have heard this time and time again: Doctrine divides. And yes, that statement is true, Bible doctrine does divide. Even among Christians, there can be a division that is caused by the Bible doctrine we believe. The question then would be: Why take a stand?

In a previous article, I talked about the Baptist faith and the doctrines that lead to the death of millions of Anabaptist Christians. While that was the past, many people today believe that such stands should be avoided and that we should put our doctrinal stand aside. Basically, we are commended to drop doctrine in order to get along.

While I am for peace and unity, I also understand that the Bible is a book that divides. From the very beginning, we find natural division made by God:

  • Dark from light
  • Water from land
  • Male and females

This is a simple thought, but there is natural division in life. If that is the case, then there is a natural division from what people believe about the Bible. Even among Christians? Absolutely.

I understand that if a person has truly been born again, then they are part of the family of God. They are washed in His Blood. They are justified from the final penalty of sin. While this is true, there can still be people in whom their doctrine is incorrect.

When it comes to pure Bible doctrine among churches, there are grounds for separation in the following:

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Gospel Tract ChallengeAs a Christian, it is my responsibility to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As mentioned by one preacher:

Why wait for a call, we have a command…go!

That is the heart beat of Plea for Power. I want to see people get saved, baptized, and grow in the local NT church. Part of helping people get saved is personally sharing the Gospel. Many people think that it’s up to a preacher or talented person to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. That is far from the truth. The fact of the matter is that once a person is saved, they are to shine the Gospel light in their life.

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3 Preaching LessonsAfter a few years of pastoring, every preacher picks up a few things they wished they learned before. They make a mistake or handle something in a way that could have been handled differently. There are lessons learned, and maybe you are one of the many preachers that wished you would have learned such lessons sooner.

Don’t worry. You’re in good company. In fact, that is really the only way God can help you grow. It is my firm belief that once we stop growing, we start dying. A preacher should be in a continual state of openness toward God and the lessons that must be learned.

With that being said, there are some preaching lessons I wish I learned before going into the ministry. Let me make this statement:

Just because a lesson is taught, it doesn’t mean it’s learned.

I had great mentors and preachers that influenced me. While they tried their best, there were some lessons only God can teach. I thank God for using these preachers in my life. God used them, and I hope and pray this little article will used by God to help you!

3 Preaching Lessons Every Preacher Should Learn

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21 Faith Bible VersesThe Christian life started by placing your faith in Jesus Christ alone. As you grow in the Lord, your life will be a continual test of faith. I want to help you with your walk with God. These 21 Faith Bible Verses have helped me personally. I hope and pray you will be helped as well. You an also read past articles about Bible Verses That Helped. Click Here To Open In New Window.

21 Faith Bible Verses

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