The apostle Paul wrote to Timothy the second time and gave him some tremendous exhortations, counsel, and experience. As I was reading these passages recently, I came to 2 Timothy 1:13 which states, "Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus." Sound doctrine is a topic today which is absolutely critical that we hold to. Paul encouraged Timothy to hold to this faith and in love. Of course there are many notions as to what sound doctrine is, and many notions as to what sound doctrine is not.
I believe the Bible teaches very clearly that sound doctrine is none other than the Lord Jesus Christ, and that Jesus and Jesus alone is the one and only way to heaven. I believe that sound doctrine taught by the inspired Word of God teaches us that once we are saved Jesus lives in our hearts and guides us by His Holy Spirit. I believe that sound doctrine taught by God's Word allows us to know that there is nothing that can separate us from His love. Sound doctrine is Jesus Christ!
Certainly there are many areas of scripture that I have not mentioned in this months edition of the newsletter, but I wholeheartedly believe that the sound words that Paul exhorted Timothy to hold to was the same Word which came down from heaven expained in John chapter1. If we will hold onto Jesus in faith and in love, we will see Him work miracles; I am also glad that it is not we that hold on, but He who holds us!!! I believe that Pine Crest is holding onto Him, and He is holding onto us, and will see miracles these upcoming months.
-Pastor Craig
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