A call to return to sound doctrine
Pelagius Morgan
Welsh Morgan who preached in Rome.
Shocked by the law lifestyle of the leaders and parishioners in the churches in Rome.
Pelagianism
-spiritual neutrality
Denied the doctrine of Original Sin. Man was born "Spiritually Neutral"
Salvation depends completely on Man's good works. No help from God is needed.
If Man wishes to avoid hell, he has to work for it. God is only there to judge the work of man.
Denied the doctrine of Original Sin. Man was born "Spiritually Neutral"
Salvation depends completely on Man's good works. No help from God is needed.
If Man wishes to avoid hell, he has to work for it. God is only there to judge the work of man.
He was branded as a heretic
Teachings were modified to be more acceptable to the believers of God's soveriegn grace in salvation. Man and God working together in salvation.
Formed the basis of doctrines in roman catholicism and Arminianism.
Man decides what is right and what is wrong.
St. Augustine says no problem with the doctrine but with the practices.
MTS: Believing in sound doctrine is important in daily living.
MTQ: Why is believing in sound doctrine is important in daily living?
1. Sound doctrine instructs us how we must see ourselves in relation to God. V3,4a
God is a loving God
Man's decision plays a part in his salvation.
If God is sovereign in all things he can be judged as a the 'author of sin'.
If God is sovereign in all things he can be seen as a 'tyrant' and a 'monster' who he cannot worship
Do we see which statement shows the confusion of the man's relation with God?
Man's decision plays a part in his salvation.
If God is sovereign in all things he can be judged as a the 'author of sin'.
If God is sovereign in all things he can be seen as a 'tyrant' and a 'monster' who he cannot worship
Do we see which statement shows the confusion of the man's relation with God?
2. Sound doctrine Instructs us on the proper understanding of Godly living.V. 3-5
Godliness: results in actions that please God. Decides and acts in the desire to please God.
Pursue Godliness
3. Sound doctrine instructs us on how to respond to ungodliness in the world. V11-14
Application
1. We must closely examine ourselves with an attitude or humility and gratefulness if we have learned that we have a relationship with God based solely on grace.
2. We must closely and regularly examine the way we live and see if we conform to the standards of godliness as taught to us in the Bible.
3. We must be ready to respond to all forms of ungodliness as a matter of obedience to God.
Application
1. We must closely examine ourselves with an attitude or humility and gratefulness if we have learned that we have a relationship with God based solely on grace.
2. We must closely and regularly examine the way we live and see if we conform to the standards of godliness as taught to us in the Bible.
3. We must be ready to respond to all forms of ungodliness as a matter of obedience to God.
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