How can we build a healthy church?

Step 1: Trust God's Authority | Guard the Gospel (1:1-7)

Everything rises or falls on this. The church does not invent doctrine; it receives, protects, and passes it on. Tolerating false teaching is pastoral malpractice, not kindness.

Step 2: The Law Serves the Gospel (1:8-11)

The law exposes sin so sinners see their need for Christ. Any use of the law that replaces Christ or softens sin betrays the gospel.

Step 3: Always Remember God’s Grace (1:12–20)

A healthy church is sustained by grace remembered. When Christians forget the mercy that saved them, they grow harsh with one another, careless with the gospel, and brittle in obedience. Remembered grace humbles us, keeps Christ central, strengthens faithful endurance, and guards the church from slow, quiet ruin.

How can we build a healthy church?

Step 1: Trust God's Authority—or Guard the Gospel (1:1-7)

Everything rises or falls on this. The church does not invent doctrine; it receives, protects, and passes it on. Tolerating false teaching is pastoral malpractice, not kindness.

Step 2: The Law Serves the Gospel (1:8-11)

The law exposes sin so sinners see their need for Christ. Any use of the law that replaces Christ or softens sin betrays the gospel.

How can we build a healthy church?

Step 1: Trust God's Authority—or Guard the Gospel (1:1-7)

Everything rises or falls on this. The church does not invent doctrine; it receives, protects, and passes it on. Tolerating false teaching is pastoral malpractice, not kindness.

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