Jude instructed the believers to 'contend earnestly' for their 'common salvation,' the faith once and for all handed down to the believers (Jude 3). Why did that matter then, and why does it matter today? The main issue for Jude at the time was to guard against heresy and false teaching. His concern was to contend for the purity of doctrine passed on by the apostles in order to protect the church and to empower believers to be able to persevere in their faith without getting

Sound doctrine matters because it is the only way to have healthy teaching that nourishes healthy believers. Sound doctrine with the Apostolic Gospel as its framework will serve to bring clarity, establish consistency and empower the faith community. Clarity is vital in a time of confusion, consistency is crucial in a time of apostasy, and sound doctrine is essential for the faith community. Here is why these issues matter. Introduction In the time of Samuel's youth, revela

Paul preached Christ as Lord (2 Corinthians 4:5). We explained why that matters . Before the birth of Jesus, the angel announced that He is the promised Saviour; He is Messiah and Lord (Luke 2:11). Peter proclaimed that the crucified Jesus is 'Lord and Christ' (Acts 2:36), being a witness of His resurrection, ascension and exaltation (vv 32-35). The letter to the Hebrews shows the divine identity of the Son and the divine atonement of Him as Saviour. Preaching Christ as Lord

Preaching Christ and Him crucified (1 Corinthians 1:23; 2:2) is the heart of the gospel. 'The word of the cross' is 'the power of God' for salvation (v 18). Preaching Christ matters because it reveals the central message of the salvation God offers the world and awakens faith in the hearers which leads to salvation. Preaching Christ matters for three main reasons: blindness, belief and blessing. It breaks spiritual blindness, shapes belief in accordance with divine truth and

The Apostolic Gospel matters because it is the definition and foundation of the Christian faith. It matters regarding five main aspects of belief and doctrine: authenticity, authority, accuracy, affirmation and accountability. The gospel and the other New Testament documents are the eyewitness testimony to the words and deeds of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God and Saviour of the world. Here is why the Apostolic Gospel matters. Introduction We all have things that matter t