2 Timothy 1:14 - Homilies By T. Croskery

The importance of preserving the precious deposit of doctrine.

I. THERE IS A SYSTEM OF TRUTH DEPOSITED IN THE HANDS OF THE CHURCH . "That good deposit keep through the Holy Ghost who dwelleth in us."

1 . The truth is not discovered by the Church, but deposited in its keeping. This is the significance of the words of Jude, when he speaks of "the faith once delivered to the saints." That is

II. IT IS THE DUTY OF MINISTERS AND MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH TO KEEP THIS DEPOSIT .

1 . They ought to do it, because it is a commanded duty.

2 . Because it is for the Church ' s edification, safety, and stability.

3 . Because it is for the glory of God.

4 . They cannot do it except in the power of "the Holy Ghost who dwelleth in us. "