Message Notes

(I) FALSE ASSUMPTIONS

1. That all doctrines are true!

2. That all doctrines with Bible quotations are true!

3. That the evil one cannot make use of the Scriptures to promote his doctrines

(II) VITAL APOSTOLIC  SPIRITUAL INSIGHT

1. Through special revelation from the Holy Spirit

“Now the Spirit expressly says…”    1 Timothy 4:1

2. Through apostolic ministry

“By revelation He made known to me…”    Ephesians 3:3

3. Apostolic-Prophetic Ministry

“In the latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons…”   1 Timothy 4:1

(III) EXAMPLES OF DOCTRINES OF DEMONS

1. Celibacy

“Forbidding to marry…”  1 Timothy 4:3

2. Ascetism

“Commanding to abstain from foods which God has created to be received with thanksgiving”  1 Timothy 4:3

3. Traditions of men

“Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and vain deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.”  Colossians 3:8

(IV) BATTLING THE DOCTRINES OF DEMONS SUCCESSFULLY

“If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed.”  1 Timothy 4:6

1. On the part of servants of God

a) Instruction in good doctrine

b) Nourishment of faith

2. On the part of the Individual

a) Guarding of self

b) Steeping oneself in the faith

c) Defending the faith

POEM

LORD, MAKE A REGULAR MAN OUT OF ME

This I would like to be- braver and bolder,

Just a bit wiser because I am older,

Just a bit kinder to those I may meet,

Just a bit manlier taking defeat;

Lord, make a regular man out of me.

This I would like to be- just a bit finer,

More of a smiler and less of a whiner,

Just a bit quicker to stretch out my hand

Helping another who’s struggling to stand,

Lord, make a regular man out of me.

This I would like to be- just a bit fairer,

Just a bit better, and just a bit squarer,

Not quite so ready to censure and blame,

Quicker to help every man in the game,

Not quite so eager men’s failings to see,

Lord, make a regular man out of me.

This I would like to be- just a bit truer,

Less of the wisher and more of the doer,

Broader and bigger, more willing to give,

Living and helping my neighbour to live!

Lord, make a regular man out of me.