Purpose of doctrine
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· 36 viewsSound doctrine is intended to shape and mould the people of God for life and service in the world.
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The purpose of doctrine for the individual
The purpose of doctrine for the individual
It leads to repentance
It leads to repentance
correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,
It leads to salvation
It leads to salvation
Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.
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It is necessary for Christian maturity and effective service
It is necessary for Christian maturity and effective service
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
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It makes possible a defence of the faith
It makes possible a defence of the faith
but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
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It leads to enrichment and blessing
It leads to enrichment and blessing
“Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak, and let the earth hear the words of my mouth. May my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, like gentle rain upon the tender grass, and like showers upon the herb. For I will proclaim the name of the Lord; ascribe greatness to our God! “The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.
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It leads to perfection
It leads to perfection
Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.
Doctrine as the basis of faithful ministry in the church
Doctrine as the basis of faithful ministry in the church
He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.
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