Doctrine that we Do, Divide Over, and Die For

Acts 22:30-23:11

2 John 7-10 Watch for deceivers that say that Jesus is not Jesus. Do not let them in.

Doctrine means the teachings that someone says.

  1. Doctrine that we do

    1. We face God’s foes vs. 30
      Paul was brought before the council

    2. We look them in the eyes vs. 1
      Paul earnestly beheld them

    3. We face them in good conscience vs. 1
      Paul says, “I have lived in all good conscinece.”

    4. We stand in Christ, our Defense and Authority
      The high priest, Ananias, ordered Paul to be hit.
      Paul says the priest isn’t worth accusing him

  2. Doctrine that we divide over

    1. We revile what God reviles vs. 4-5
      Paul says he wishes Ananias wasn’t the High Priest

    2. We focus on Christ’s hope and resurrection vs. 6

    3. We preach Christ’s doctrine vs. 7-10

  3. Doctrine that we live and die for

    1. Jesus says to be happy, because he will be preaching in Rome vs. 11