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How do we know the doctrine of the church is true?

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The truth of the church's doctrine is affirmed by Scripture, which teaches that God is sovereign, Christ died for the elect, and the Spirit's grace is irresistible.

The veracity of the church's doctrine rests on two foundations: biblical teaching and personal experience. The Scriptures clearly outline that God is absolutely sovereign and that He has chosen a people for Himself—those whom Christ died for. This is evidenced in passages like Ephesians 1:4-5 and Romans 8:28-30. Additionally, the experience of believers who recognize their total depravity and need for divine grace affirms the reality of these doctrines. The inseparable connection between the church and the truth empowers its teachings to resonate authentically in the lives of the faithful.
Scripture References: Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:28-30, Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 3:14-21, Acts 2:41-47, 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 2:19-22, Acts 2:42, Romans 10:10, 1 Timothy 4:16, Ephesians 1:22, 1 Timothy 3:15, Ephesians 2:20; Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Acts 2:41-42

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The Church
Kent Clark · Jul 19, 2012
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