04/10/2026
Sermon: Essential Doctrines
Minister: Pastor Emmanuel Ojiebun
He said the essence of sound doctrine is to produce disciples. Disciples are made by sound doctrine. God wants us to be in the business of producing disciples. A believer is not just a convert; once you have become a believer, the next step is to know what you have believed. Disciples live by and propagate what they have believed. They are also ready to die for what they have believed.
The Purpose of Doctrine (2 Timothy 3:16); we must understand that doctrine defines the truth ā 2 Timothy 1:13. It provides an authoritative framework for what is true.
Doctrine delivers from sin and empowers us to live in righteousness.
Character is a proof of sound doctrine.
Note: Morality without doctrine is nothing.
Also doctrine defends against errors and deception-Ephesians 4:13ā14.
Doctrine directs doxology (the glory of God)-Ephesians 1:13ā14.
Every doctrine will culminate in doxology.
Doctrines to Be Taught
* Doctrine of the Word (Bibliology)
* Doctrine of God (Theology)
* Anthropology-Doctrine of man and sin
* Doctrine of Christ (Christology)
* Soteriology-Doctrine of salvation
* Pneumatology-Doctrine of the Spirit
* Ecclesiology -Doctrine of the Church
* Eschatology-Doctrine of the return of the King
SOTERIOLOGY
1. Salvation is made possible by the Spirit. A man is saved by faith through grace. Grace is a person. Grace refers to the provision of God in Christ Jesus.
2. Salvation made it possible for God to dwell in us- 1 Corinthians 3:16; 1 Corinthians 6:11. The Holy Ghost living in you is the glorification of believers -Hebrews 10:15ā17.
3. Salvation brought complete wholeness. Salvation to the spirit is called forgiveness of sin; to the body, healing.