Thematic Bible: Exhortation


Thematic Bible








who holds doctrine that can be relied on as being in accordance with the accepted Teaching; so that he may be able to encourage others by sound teaching, as well as to refute our opponents. Verse ConceptsAbility, Of The ChristianApologeticsFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsExhortation, Objects OfFalse Doctrines, Christian Attitude Ofencouragement, examples ofelders, in the churchdoctrine, Purpose ofTeachersNurtureOrthodoxy, In NtRebukeTeachingContradictingSound Doctrine



Proclaim the Message, be ready in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, encourage, never failing to instruct with forbearance. For a time will come when people will not tolerate sound teaching. They will follow their own wishes, and, in their itching for novelty, procure themselves a crowd of teachers.

Let us maintain the confession of our hope unshaken, for he who has given us his promise will not fail us. Let us vie with one another in a rivalry of love and noble actions. And let us not, as some do, cease to meet together; but, on the contrary, let us encourage one another, and all the more, now that you see the Day drawing near.