Sound Doctrine Is Necessary for True Confidence

Introduction:

1. The Believer's Need for Repetitious Teaching, vs. 1
   a. That was exactly what Paul was saying when he began, vs. 1
   b. BUT what specific lesson was Paul repeating?
2. The Warning Against False Doctrine, vs 2-3
   a. Paul's warning was primarily against false teachers
   b. Paul was clearly warning the Philippians to be on guard against the Judaizers
   c. The warning is not just against Judaizers, but against any and all who would deviate from the gospel to any degree
3. The Warning Against False Confidence, vs 4-6
   a. False doctrine can create a false confidence and a false sense of security
   b. Paul's personal experience was being questioned
   c. Paul's experiences were cited in vs 5-6
   d. But such advantages were really hindrances
4. The Need for Sound Doctrine, vs 3 & 7
   a. Sound doctrine alone develops a true confidence
   b. Sound doctrine leads us to worship in the Spirit of God
   c. Sound doctrine then gives us a solid basis for rejoicing
   Conclusion: