TOPIC : UNDERSTANDING LOYALTY
(Special edition)
TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11
DOCTRINAL UNIFORMITY
The father of every spiritual leader in the Christian church is Christ.
Jesus' Father sent him and he also sends us. Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father has sent me, even so send I you - John 20:21.
Apostle Paul made the Corinthian church aware of the fact that he also has Jesus as his Lord and saviour. He told them to follow him as he also follows Jesus his Lord. Be you followers of me, even as I also am of Christ - 1 Corinthians 11:1.
A spiritual leader can only command loyalty from his sons if he is loyal to Jesus.
The Berean christians were commended for their vigilance in checking the messages that were preached to them. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so - Acts 17:11.
Doctrinal uniformity is a chain gospel reaction. What Jesus received from His Father, He gave to the leaders who are expected to had over the same doctrines to their followers untainted.
Because Paul received what he taught, he was bold to tell Timothy to pass it on to loyal men. And the things that you have heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit you to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also - 2 Timothy 2:2.
Know this, doctrinal deviation amounts to disloyalty.
God bless you.
With the God I serve, nothing shall be impossible.
Your case is not bigger than God.
May you have a God filled day in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Your Victory is already guaranteed
It is well, do not give up, with God all things are possible
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For further reading, Judges 4,5.
Hebrews 11,12.
Pastor Obi Ejikeme
Senior Pastor
House of faith, Nigeria
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