The document discusses ways that a church can protect the truth of the gospel and run well. It suggests recognizing false brethren who could compromise church doctrine. It also recommends resisting any compromises to theological truth and not putting personality over doctrine. A church should also be aware of the potential for even strong supporters to disappoint or turn away at times. Overall, the document argues that a church can protect its doctrine by facing challenges realistically, dealing firmly and kindly with members, helping others, and faithfully preaching and living the gospel.

1. Things That Make a Church Run Well
Galatians 5:7

2. The Protection That Makes a Church
Run Well
Galatians 2:1-7

3. Introductory Thoughts
The old distinctive sound of the truth of the gospel
must always ring loud and clear.
The old distinctive sound of the truth of the gospel
can be taken from us.
The old distinctive sound of truth of the gospel was
protected then and can be now in certain ways.

4. By Recognizing False Brethren – Verse 4
Considering everything genuine is naive and
dangerous.
Galatians 2:4 – 2 Corinthians 11:26.
Considering everything genuine is all too common
today.
2 Timothy 2:2-4 – 2 Peter 2:1 – Acts 20:28-30.

5. By Recognizing False Brethren – Verse 4
Considering brethren subject to error does not justify
cynicism, but caution.
1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 – Acts 17:11 – 1 John 4:1

6. By Resisting Disastrous Compromises – Verse 5
Compromising one point of the truth of the gospel is
out of the question.
James 3:17
Compromising truth is Satan’s most effective weapon.
1 Corinthians 5:6-7 – Luke 9:62
Compromising keeps one from giving all to the Lord.
Mark 12:30 – 1 Corinthians 15:58
James 2:10 – 2 Corinthians 2:9

7. By Refraining from Personality Worship – Verse 6
Paying more attention to who said it, than authority
by which he said it.
Paying more attention to personality,
accomplishments, and abilities than content of
preaching.

8. By Realizing the Fickleness of Brethren
Even strongest of brethren will disappoint at times.
Galatians 2:11-16
Even closest of brethren will turn on us at times.
Galatians 4:12-17

9. Closing Remarks
We can protect the truth of the gospel, if:
We will face reality about our brethren.
We will deal realistically (firmly and kindly) with all brethren.
We will seek to help all brethren rather than becoming bitter
and quitting.
We can protect the truth of the gospel by always
preaching and obeying it ourselves.

10. Closing Remarks
We can protect the truth of the gospel, if:
We will face reality about our brethren.
We will deal realistically (firmly and kindly) with all brethren.
We will seek to help all brethren rather than becoming bitter
and quitting.
We can protect the truth of the gospel by always
preaching and obeying it ourselves.