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NASB | 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine and accurate instruction [that challenges them with God's truth]; but wanting to have their ears tickled [with something pleasing], they will accumulate for themselves [many] teachers [one after another, chosen] to satisfy their own desires and to support the errors they hold, |
Subject: Creeds and Confessions-help/hurt? |
Bible Note: Thanks for your reply Kalos, You and I appear to be on the same page where this question is concerned. And yet...many churches these days have no respect and see no need to inform inquirers as to the content of their doctrine. The PCA church in which I serve, mandates that, anyone who wishes to become a member, attend what we call an inquirers class. The purpose is to instruct folks in the creeds, and, in the doctrines which are contained in the WCF. Those whom find agreement and desire membership are asked to stand before the congregation and to witness to their hopeless condition apart from Christ and their faith in Him alone for salvation. As an inquirer myself at one time, I had many questions and concerns regarding that which I was being taught. But through the patience and knowledge of my teacher, I was assured through Scripture regarding it's soundness. My reason for raising this question stems from my concern for those who bind themselves with a local church based upon little more than an emotional reaction to the preacher or to the people. I would appreciate hearing from those who have had experiences in choosing wrongly, and what they think would have been helpfull in avoiding in choosing a less than biblical fellowship. John |