The Doctrine of Christ
2John 1:9
By: Pastor David F. Reagan
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Text: 2John
1:9
Introduction: The
phrase, doctrine of Christ, is found three times in the Bible. Two
times in 2John 1:9 and once in Hebrews
6:1. It refers to the Bible teaching concerning the person and
work of Jesus Christ. We must know who Christ is and believe in that
Christ.
I. THE
IMPORTANCE OF THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST
A. Necessary
for Salvation (2John 1:9a)
B. Pathway
to the Father (2John 1:9b)
C. Cause
for the Breaking of Fellowship (2John 1:10-11)
D. Foundation
for All Other Doctrine (Hebrews
6:1)
II. THE
PERVERSION OF THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST
A. A
Perversion of the Gospel of Christ (Galatians
1:6-9)
B. The
Preaching of Another Jesus (2Corinthians
11:3-4); Kris Kringle literally means the Christ-child.
This makes Santa into another Jesus.
III. THE
NECESSITY OF THE HUMANITY OF CHRIST
A. Those
Who Deny He Came in the Flesh (2John 1:7)
B. The
Importance of Christ Coming in the Flesh (John
1:14; Hebrews 2:17-18; 4:15-16)
IV. THE
NECESSITY OF THE DEITY OF CHRIST
A. Those
Who Deny His Deity (1John 5:1, 5, 10)
B. The
Importance of Christ Being God (John 1:1; 1Timothy
3:16; Colossians 1:19; 2:8-10)
Conclusion: This
world seeks to give us another Jesus—one who is either not quite human
or is not quite God. However, all our hope of eternity and strength
for service in this life is based on the Christ of the Bible. Trust
in Him as your Saviour. Live in His faith for your strength. Thank
the Lord for His unspeakable gift!
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