Why Teach Doctrine?

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Why Teach Doctrine?
There are many that feel that it is unnecessary, even divisive, to teach doctrine. Nothing could be further from the truth. Bible doctrine is the truth of God's Word, which needs to be taught. Jesus said, "...My doctrine is not mine, but His that sent Me" (John 7:16). Paul said to Timothy, "But thou has fully known my doctrine, [and] manner of life..." (2 Timothy 3:10). Doctrine should lead to life, practice, and application. As believers we are told to "...earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered to the saints" (Jude 3). The Apostle Paul said, "...the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine... And shall turn away their ears from the truth..." (2 Timothy 4:3-4).
Three Sources of Doctrine
There are three sources of doctrine:
1) God
2) Man
3) Satan
In Matthew 16:13-23 we see all three sources revealed. When Jesus asked His disciples, "Who do men say that I am?" Peter answered, "Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus said, "Flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven" (verses 16-17). This was the doctrine of God coming to Peter.
When asked the same question, many people said Jesus was John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or some other prophet (verse 14). This was the doctrine of man, that is, only human thinking. Jesus said that traditions and doctrines of men make the Word of God of none effect (Mark 7:7-9, 13). Believers are warned not to be carried about by every wind of doctrine (Ephesians 4:14).
In verses 21-23, Peter rebuked Jesus for saying He was going to the cross. Jesus replied, "Get thee behind me Satan..." (Matthew 16:23). This was a doctrine of Satan. The Apostle Paul states that "...in the latter time some will depart from the [Christian] faith and give heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons" (1 Timothy 4:1). Proper understanding of God's Word is the only way to correct the false teaching of man and the doctrines of demons.
Doctrine Must Be Sound
Sound doctrine is revealed as:
• The doctrine of God (1 Timothy 6:1-3; Titus 2:10)
• The doctrine of Christ (Hebrews 6:1)
• The Apostles' doctrine (Acts 2:42)
• Contained within these doctrines are:
• Repentance from dead works
• Faith toward God
• Baptisms
• Laying on of hands
• Resurrection from the dead
• Eternal judgment (Hebrews 6:1-2)
• The words of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 6:3)
• The Kingdom of God (Luke 4:43)
• Godliness (1 Timothy 6:3)
• Love (1 Corinthians 13:1-2)
• And all that the scriptures reveal that is profitable to be taught; that is, for doctrine (2 Timothy 3:16)
A Personal & Intimate Relationship with God
The purpose of all Bible doctrine is that man may come to know God in a personal and intimate way, as revealed in Jesus Christ (John 17:3; Acts 9:5).
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