Doctrine Matters

Doctrine is essential to true discipleship. In this 1988 message, Malcolm Hill—founding President of TBC and voice of One Gospel Minute—reminds us to abide in Christ’s teaching. His legacy of faith continues to guide hearts today.

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• Scripture: II John 9–11, John 8:31

Episode Transcript

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Many times I hear men talking aboutreligion and some say, "Well, I'll tell
you now that doctrine is very, veryimportant." Others say, "Why, really
and truly, doctrine is not important.
It doesn't make any difference what onebelieves or accepts in religion so long
as one is honest and sincere." And sosome say, "Doctrine is important," and
others say, "Well, it is not important."

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But what say the Scriptures?
The Scriptures teach in II John 9-11,"Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not
in the doctrine of Christ hath not God,but he that abideth in the doctrine
hath both the Father and the Son." So weare to abide in the doctrine of Christ.
That makes it important because it says,if we don't, we do not have the Father.

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In John 8:31, He says, "If you continuein My Word, then are ye My disciples
indeed." And so we're disciples indeedif we continue in the Word of the Lord.
I'm Malcolm Hill.
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