Believe and Live Christianly

2 John 1:1-11

Illustrative Story

Parachute Story

• An anecdote about a flight with limited parachutes
• The importance of examining what we trust and rely on

You Cannot Live Christian Unless You Believe Christian

• The disunity between doctrine and Christian life in modern evangelicalism

Examples of Doctrinal Disunity

Youth Minister Doctrinal Examination

• A youth minister unable to articulate basic Christian doctrines

Pastoral Applicant to a Doctor of Ministry Program

• An applicant unable to explain the importance of the Trinity in pastoral ministry

Seminary Professor's Comment

• A professor dismissing the importance of theological knowledge

Key Doctrines

• The authority and inerrancy of Scripture
• The Trinity
• The full deity and humanity of Christ
• The spiritual lostness of the human race
• The substitutionary atonement and bodily resurrection of Christ
• Salvation by faith alone in Christ alone
• The physical return of Christ

Exposition of 2 John 1:5-11

Mutual Love Must Be Renewed (Verses 5-6)

• Love is an ancient command that needs renewal

Aberrant Christology Destroys Love (Verses 7-8)

• False teachings leading to doctrinal deficiencies and diminished love

Aberrant Christology Destroys Relationship with God (Verse 9)

• A flawed understanding of Christ impacts one’s relationship with God

Aberrant Christology Forbids Recognition as Christian (Verses 10-11)

• The necessity of sound Christology for being recognized as a true Christian

Conclusion

The Need for Unity Between Doctrine and Christian Life

• Rejecting disunity between doctrine and life
• The importance of doctrinal integrity in all aspects of Christian living

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