1 00:00:00,049 --> 00:00:04,070 Many times I hear men talking about religion and some say, "Well, I'll tell 2 00:00:04,070 --> 00:00:09,020 you now that doctrine is very, very important." Others say, "Why, really 3 00:00:09,020 --> 00:00:10,910 and truly, doctrine is not important. 4 00:00:10,910 --> 00:00:15,440 It doesn't make any difference what one believes or accepts in religion so long 5 00:00:15,440 --> 00:00:19,580 as one is honest and sincere." And so some say, "Doctrine is important," and 6 00:00:19,580 --> 00:00:22,460 others say, "Well, it is not important." 7 00:00:22,460 --> 00:00:24,200 But what say the Scriptures? 8 00:00:24,200 --> 00:00:30,819 The Scriptures teach in II John 9-11, "Whosoever transgresseth and abideth not 9 00:00:30,819 --> 00:00:35,019 in the doctrine of Christ hath not God, but he that abideth in the doctrine 10 00:00:35,019 --> 00:00:40,510 hath both the Father and the Son." So we are to abide in the doctrine of Christ. 11 00:00:41,050 --> 00:00:45,070 That makes it important because it says, if we don't, we do not have the Father. 12 00:00:45,070 --> 00:00:50,200 In John 8:31, He says, "If you continue in My Word, then are ye My disciples 13 00:00:50,200 --> 00:00:55,030 indeed." And so we're disciples indeed if we continue in the Word of the Lord. 14 00:00:55,345 --> 00:00:56,245 I'm Malcolm Hill. 15 00:00:56,245 --> 00:00:59,455 This has been One Gospel Minute from the churches of Christ in your 16 00:00:59,455 --> 00:01:01,595 area, where you are always welcome. 17 00:01:11,480 --> 00:01:13,280 Thank you for listening to One Gospel Minute. 18 00:01:13,430 --> 00:01:19,130 Stay in touch with our podcast on our website, and on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, 19 00:01:19,160 --> 00:01:21,530 or wherever fine podcasts are distributed. 20 00:01:21,590 --> 00:01:25,580 Tennessee Bible College, providing Christian education since 1975 21 00:01:25,580 --> 00:01:29,150 in Cookeville, Tennessee, offers undergraduate and graduate programs. 22 00:01:29,300 --> 00:01:30,440 Study at your level. 23 00:01:30,530 --> 00:01:31,190 Aim higher. 24 00:01:31,250 --> 00:01:31,740 Get in touch 25 00:01:33,860 --> 00:01:36,440 with us 26 00:01:43,510 --> 00:01:47,420 today.