Apostolic Doctrine
“For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.” (2 John 1:7-11)
Today’s Morsel: True Christianity does not exist without true apostolic doctrine. If the teaching of any church is not in line with what the apostles of Jesus taught in their letters written to the church and the gospel of Jesus Christ, they are not abiding in the doctrine. The church’s goal is not to be political or siding with one race over another. The church’s goal is to preach the word of God and to lead all people to Christ. The church must not be biased or prejudiced against any. Someone said that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led the march across America against segregation, and yet many of the churches in America are still segregated. And I believe the reason is that people do not know and understand the apostolic doctrine. They have wrapped themselves in the tradition of man. The apostolic doctrine destroyed race bearers, ushered in Christ’s love and salvation, and lead us to work in unity and harmony to destroy racism and Satan’s kingdom. James tells us in his apostolic teaching: “If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.” (James 2:8-9). What a shame for a Christian to be called a sinner. “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:31-32) The truth shall make you free. But if you have respect of persons, you are in bondage to sin and that sin will lead to death. Don’t let the media poison your mind. Stay in the word of God.
Sing: I’m gonna take a trip, on that good old gospel ship, and go sailing beyond the blue; I’m gonna shout and sing, until the heaven’s ring when I bid this world goodbye.
Thought For Today: “There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” (Ephesians 4:4-6)
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