Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Accountability is every bit a part of a strong church body.

The church is a called out assembly of believers, but also the pillar & ground of truth. Therefore, we must 1) Practice solid doctrine. (2 Tim. 1:13)”Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me...” Why? Because men will try to turn the truth of God’s Word, into fables. The church must be careful not to stray from the truth. “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.” 2) Practice “discipleship.” The gospel message is more than just getting people saved. It’s also a command to teach others what we have been taught about Christ. (1Ti 1:16) “Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.” 3) Practice “discipline” “that thou… mightest war a good warfare, Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:” Accountability is every bit a part of a strong church body. Sin within must not be tolerated, or it will corrupt and defile the whole body. Therefore we must practice the purging of sin to maintain a healthy church.