Theology & Doctrine
July 12, 2005
I've heard it said in contemporary American churches that we need to steer away from theology and doctrine. That they are just divisive issues, and should stay out of our pulpits and home group discussions.
I agree they are VERY devisive. But they are exactly what we need to stay close to, and build our lives upon.
Theology and docrine are at the heart of Christianity. In fact there is no Christianity without theology and doctrine. Theology isn't some high minded legalistic argumentation. It is nothing more than your beliefs about God. Everyone has them. The question is, are your beliefs about God Biblical? If not, you need to hear the Word that tells you what is Truth about God.
Likewise Biblical doctrine isn't some man-made ideas about how we should worship God and live in this world. It also isn't a optional thing. Doctrine means teaching We are commanded to adhere to the doctrine (teaching) of the Apostles about Jesus.
Theology and doctrine. They are what makes Christianity, Christianity. They are our Biblical beliefs about God, and the teachings of the Bible. They are the only hope of every person on earth. To come to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, whom You can only know and understand through Biblical theology and doctrine.
At Jesus' feet,
I've heard it said in contemporary American churches that we need to steer away from theology and doctrine. That they are just divisive issues, and should stay out of our pulpits and home group discussions.
I agree they are VERY devisive. But they are exactly what we need to stay close to, and build our lives upon.
Theology and docrine are at the heart of Christianity. In fact there is no Christianity without theology and doctrine. Theology isn't some high minded legalistic argumentation. It is nothing more than your beliefs about God. Everyone has them. The question is, are your beliefs about God Biblical? If not, you need to hear the Word that tells you what is Truth about God.
Likewise Biblical doctrine isn't some man-made ideas about how we should worship God and live in this world. It also isn't a optional thing. Doctrine means teaching We are commanded to adhere to the doctrine (teaching) of the Apostles about Jesus.
Theology and doctrine. They are what makes Christianity, Christianity. They are our Biblical beliefs about God, and the teachings of the Bible. They are the only hope of every person on earth. To come to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, whom You can only know and understand through Biblical theology and doctrine.
At Jesus' feet,
posted by Lisa @Me and My House @ 12/05/2005 10:14:00 AM
1 Comments:
At 4:41 PM,
Doug E. said…
I've actually heard it said that doctrine is the tool of satan.
The bible study my wife attended for a while also had a statement in there rules that they do not discuss doctrine. What do they discuss knitting. Once they say Jesus died for sins they started talking doctrine.
Thanks for the post.
Doug
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