The Big Deal On Doctrine

Greetings and Peace,
I had a so called "Man of God" tell me that he don't waste time on "Doctrine", which only said to me that he had no "Idea" why he was in ministry. It is these type of ministers who are keeping God's people in bondage and leading many innocent believers to "Hell". Doctrine is a big deal.

1.1- Doctrine defined

Doctrine is a synonym for teaching - Sound doctrine broken down is reveals that the word "sound," translated to English from the Greek word "hugiaino," which simply means uncorrupt or healthy (Strong's 5198). The word doctrine was translated to English from the Greek word "Adidas," meaning teaching (Strong's 1319). Putting the two words together we have teachings that are healthy and uncorrupted.

1.2 – What cause doctrinal fear

The Word of God is interpreted two ways, soundly or corruptly. Sound being God’s way and corrupt when man is influenced by his desire to be right at truths expense. Paul the Apostle said, “This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men (Matthew 15:8-9).”

The church today is guilty of wounding the people of God by teaching and observing the doctrines of men and even demons. Ignorance causes many to reject sound doctrine this is why the Apostle Paul warned us that a time will come near the end when many shall depart from faith This is why many church leaders view the word doctrine as irreligious. Prideful men has weakened this word so that it now carries little or no importance at all

1.3 - Warning of end time departure from the faith

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained (1 Timothy 4:1-6).”

1.4 – Warning of doctrinal corruption

When doctrinal corruption had begun to infiltrate the church at Ephesus, Paul was concerned and gave this advice; “As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,
neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do (1 Timothy 1:3-4)".

1.5 – Understanding why doctrinal truth is necessary

We are living in the last days and it is imperative that Christians be alert (1 Timothy 4:13). Christians are to “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee (1 Timothy 2: 16).” Those who are not teaching sound doctrine are causing division in the Body of Christ and should be avoided (Romans 16: 17). There is only one way to teach the Word of God and that is His way.

Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort. If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself (1 Timothy 6:1-5).

1.6 – Hold on to sound doctrine

Healthy doctrine is God inspired and comes from the Bible. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). Paul warns Timothy to hold tightly to the doctrine that he taught him in faith and love (2 Timothy 1: 13). Christians are warned so that we are not deceived. The uncompromised Word of God is what convinces those that are enlightened bringing them unto the knowledge of the truth (Titus1: 9).

Once we have been enlightened, we must be careful not to accept any doctrine that cannot be fully substantiated in God's Word. Many people of God assume that all the doctrine coming across pulpits are error free which is not the case. One must study to show oneself approved unto God; believers must rightly divide the Word of truth (2 Timothy 2: 15). We must be as the Berean people of the Bible they thoroughly examined all hand-me-down doctrines (Acts 17:11).

1.7 – Failure to follow the doctrine of Christ

Failure to follow Christ’ doctrine mean separation from God, the Bible flat out tell us “Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed (II John 1:9-10).

1.8 – How the Body of Christ is unified

Teaching sound doctrine is the unifying power that eliminates the consequence that comes from disobedience, which cuts us off from the power of God. The Holy Spirit comes when the Body is on one accord (Acts 2:1). The Body of Christ must be of the same mind (Philippians 2:1-5). God’s Word is not open to private interpretation (2 Peter 1:20-21). It is either interpreted and taught right or wrong; it is the believer’s job to recognize error. Those who fail to understand and teach the Word of God correctly teach it incorrectly will pay the price of failing God (James 3:1; 2 Peter 3:16).