Sound Doctrine

[2Ti 4:2-3 KJV] 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
[Eph 4:4-5 KJV] 4 [There is] one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

I have noticed that many of the Christian discussions on the forum tend to degenerate rather quickly as different sides weigh in on the subject. While discussion is a positive thing I can’t help but notice that the various sides seldom find unity, though according to Paul there is only one faith. There a lot of other verses urging unity over doctrine but those above stand out to me.
[Isa 30:21 KJV] 21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This [is] the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

What do y’all think?

[2Ti 4:2-3 KJV] 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
[Eph 4:4-5 KJV] 4 [There is] one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

I have noticed that many of the Christian discussions on the forum tend to degenerate rather quickly as different sides weigh in on the subject. While discussion is a positive thing I can’t help but notice that the various sides seldom find unity, though according to Paul there is only one faith. There a lot of other verses urging unity over doctrine but those above stand out to me.
[Isa 30:21 KJV] 21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This [is] the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

What do y’all think?

In view of the words of our Lord, when He declared, think not that I bring peace on the earth, rather I have come to divide you etc. Paraphrased.
Why Paul did not understand the Messiah's teaching is beyond me. All who believe Jesus Yeshua know this to be true.
This is a hard thing to do, but we should come into the forums with the attitude of sharing what has been given to us. Should others become personal and insulting then, only then, we may dispute once or twice, but carrying it on is counterproductive, and harmful to the image of our Lord. God bless all.

Sound doctrine is important, but in my opinion an online forum isn't really the place to wage doctrinal wars. A forum isn't a church assembly and those who populate it aren't overseers. A forum is a place for people to express themselves, not bash people over the head with a Bible, or attempt to indoctrinate others. I don't think unity within a forum setting is very realistic; but it doesn't have to be a battlefield either.

What teachings didn’t Paul understand?

[2Pe 3:16 KJV] 16 As also in all [his] epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as [they do] also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.

Peter isn’t saying that Paul didn’t understand what he was writing, but that others have found Paul’s words hard to understand.

It’s a discussion question, I think that is the power of the forum. I do believe though that we should be open to the idea of unity in Jesus.

In view of the words of our Lord, when He declared, think not that I bring peace on the earth, rather I have come to divide you etc. Paraphrased.
Why Paul did not understand the Messiah's teaching is beyond me. All who believe Jesus Yeshua know this to be true.
This is a hard thing to do, but we should come into the forums with the attitude of sharing what has been given to us. Should others become personal and insulting then, only then, we may dispute once or twice, but carrying it on is counterproductive, and harmful to the image of our Lord. God bless all.

What would unity in Jesus look like to you if it were obtained?

Peter isn’t saying that Paul didn’t understand what he was writing, but that others have found Paul’s words hard to understand.

What teachings didn’t Paul understand?

I believe Jaume was referring to Jesus' words in Matthew 10:34, "Do not assume that
I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword."

Also, from Luke 12:51, "Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division."


1 Corinthians 11:19

Yeah Jesus is talking about dividing believers from unbelievers , wheras
Paul is talking about unity within the body of Christ who are all believers

Yes, I thought the same .

And good morning! .

Mornin to ya sister hope the son is shining brightly where you are

Oy, it is a very grey winter day here after a couple of days of snow early last week, followed by rain,
but thankfully we are on the melt ..Still, today I cannot even see all the mountains I usually do! 😂

I likewise hope the Son is shining brightly where you are! .

well fyi the sons rays shine from your heart even on the greyest of days !!!

And Yes indeedi i think I’m going blind from his shine in my world

There a lot of other verses urging unity over doctrine...

Oh! That is very kind of you to say... and I think, rather than being blinded by His prevalent presence in your
life, that He predominately pervades all you see is proof positive of His preserving permanent presidency.