A correspondent asks (1) what is the best explanation of Ephesians 5:11; Romans 16:17-18; 2 John 9-11 and (2) what should be the response of faithful gospel preachers when invited to appear on lectureships with liberal preachers.

If Paul were here, I believe he would say that his explanation of Ephesians 5:11 and Romans 16:17-18 was given in 1 Timothy 1:19-20; 2 Timothy 2:16-18; 4:14.

If John were here, I believe he would say that his explanation of 2 John 9-11 was given in 3 John 9-10.

If one holds that "the doctrine of Christ" (2 John 9) is an objective genitive, "the doctrine about Christ," misusing v. 7, he nullifies Matthew 7:21; Mark 8:38; Luke 6:46; and John 12:48. If one holds that "the doctrine of Christ" (2 John 9) is a subjective genitive, "the doctrine that Christ taught," he makes all Bible verses harmonize.

I do not comprehend how faithful preachers would appear on lectureships with liberal preachers without sounding a protest both to the lectureship director and to the liberal preachers.