Holding Fast the Faithful Word

Summary

The sermon emphasizes the biblical pattern for church leadership and the importance of ordaining qualified ministers who hold fast to sound doctrine. It highlights the dual role of ministry to exhort and to convict, stressing the need for preaching that encourages and corrects according to God's Word, not human philosophy. The preacher warns against false teachers and the spiritual depravity of the world, urging believers to live godly lives as a testimony. The church is described as the spiritual Jerusalem, a place of refuge and encouragement amid a depraved society.