“The Pillar and Foundation of the Truth” (1 Timothy 3:14–16)

“The Pillar and Foundation of the Truth” (1 Timothy 3:14–16)
Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Wed PM/March 25, 2015

“Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.” (1 Timothy 3:14–16, NIV)

1.    The local church must receive and obey the truth (v. 14-15a).

2.    The local church must uphold the truth.

a.    The church is God’s house.
b.    The church belongs to the living God.
c.    The church is the pillar and foundation of the truth.

Main Idea: It is the responsibility of the local church to support, protect, and propagate the truth.