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Introduction:
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The word Doctrine is used 16 times in 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus!
A. Paul describes doctrine in 10 ways!
1. “The Doctrine” is used 3 times in the NKJV.
2. “Sound Doctrine” is used 4 times in the NKJV.
3. “And Doctrine or teaching” is used 2 times in the NKJV.
4. “His Doctrine” is used 1 time in the NKJV.
5. “For Doctrine” is used 1 time in the NKJV.
6. “No Other Doctrine” is used 1 time in the NKJV.
7. “To Doctrine” is used 1 time in the NKJV.
8. “In Doctrine” is used 1 time in the NKJV.
9. “Good Doctrine” is used 1 time in the NKJV.
10. “My Doctrine” is used 1 time in the NKJV.
B. Paul refers to Doctrine in one more way!
11. “Doctrine of demons” is used 1 time in the NKJV.
2. Remember the purpose of Paul’s writing to Timothy!
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Body:
1. “And Doctrine or teaching” is used 2 times in the NKJV.
2 Tim 5.17
A. What is Paul teaching Timothy about “doctrine” in that will help him and the congregation at Ephesus learn how to conduct themselves in the Church?
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The elder must labor in the doctrine.
A. Strong’s Concordance defines kopiao (labor)—to feel fatigue; by implication to work hard: labour, toil, be wearied.
B. The Theological Dictionary of the New Testament defines kopiao (labor)—In secular Greek it means a “beating”, “weariness as though one had been beaten”.
The “exertion” or “trouble” which causes the state of weariness.
In prose it is the proper word for physical tiredness induced by work, exertion or heat.
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What does this mean for us?
A. Specifically, this verse is talking about the elder who has put so much into being an elder, he is completely exhausted.
B. At the end of the day, he feels like he has been beaten.
C. We have all been exhausted after a long day or week at work and want nothing more than to just fall into a nice, comfortable chair and relax.
2. How is the elder to labor, who is worthy of double honor?
A. The ESV of gives a better understanding of how the elder labors.
1 Timothy 4.17
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To labor in word is preaching.
2. To labor in doctrine is teaching.
C. The Christian is to labor for God in word (preaching) and doctrine (teaching) as well.
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The great commission is labor!
Matt 28.
2. Studying to accomplish the great commission is labor.
3. Have you ever been worn out by laboring for God?
A. Paul told the Corinthians that each one would receive his own reward according to his own labor.
B. This is true in the real world as well.
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A person receives what he/she is willing to work for.
Rom.
2:
A. What will God render to each person?
Rom 2.7
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2 Timothy
B. What is Paul teaching Timothy about “doctrine” in 2 Timothy 4:2 that will help him and the congregation at Ephesus learn how to conduct themselves in the Church?
1. Convincing, rebuking, and exhorting comes from doctrine or teaching.
A. When people do not adhere to and teach sound doctrine they turn there ears away from the truth, and turn aside to fables.
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Notice this is caused because of there own desires.
2 Timothy
A. James explains this!
B. This is why it is so important for Christians to preach the word and are ready to convince, rebuke and exhort from proper doctrine.
Conclusion:
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It is important that we understand...
A. When proper elders are found they deserve double honor.
1. Especially when they labor in word and doctrine.
B. We need to adhere to proper teachings or doctrine instead of our own desires.
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Our own desires will cause us to turn away from God.
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