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TITLE: One Generation Away
TEXT: Philippians 1:27-30
PROPOSITION: We must teach each new generation the doctrines we hold.
QUESTION: Which?
KEY WORD: Doctrines
SCRIPTURE READING: Same

INTRODUCTION:

  1. The future of the church is always in doubt.

  2. Some look at the digression – changes and shifts – fear the end is near

  3. Others say – The church is forever

    1. Daniel 2:44 – it shall stand forever

    2. Matthew 16:18 – Gates of Hades shall not prevail against it

  4. There are some basic teachings that we must continually teach to each generation of believers

 

God

  1. Exists – Hebrews 11:6 must believe that He is (exists)

  2. Eternal – Psalm 90:1 from everlasting to everlasting

  3. ALL – powerful, knowing, wise, present

Jesus

  1. Son of God – John 3:16

  2. Virgin birth – Isaiah 7:14

  3. Miracles

  4. D B R – 1 Corinthians 15:1-3

Bible

  1. Inspired – 2 Timothy 3:16-17

  2. Word of God

  3. Authority – John 12:48 will judge you in the last day

Church

  1. One church – not many

  2. Not a denomination – not part of something larger

  3. Autonomy – elders and deacons

Worship

  1. First day of week – 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

  2. Singing – not instrumental music – Colossians 3:16

  3. Prayer – 1 Thessalonians 5:17

  4. Lord’s Supper – weekly – Acts 20:7

  5. Giving – as prospered – 2 Corinthians 9:7

Salvation

  1. Faith – John 8:24

  2. Repentance – Acts 17:30

  3. Confession – Romans 10:9-10

  4. Baptism – Mark 16:16



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