Purpose of doctrine

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Sound doctrine is intended to shape and mold the people of God for life and service in the world.

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2 Timothy 3:16–17 ESV
16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
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I. The purpose of doctrine for the individual

A. It leads to repentance

2 Timothy 2:25 ESV
25 correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth,

B. It leads to salvation

1 Timothy 4:16 ESV
16 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.
See also Jn 20:31; 1 Co 1:21–24; 2 Ti 3:14–15

C. It is necessary for Christian maturity and effective service

2 Timothy 3:16–17 ESV
16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
See also Ps 19:7–8; Ac 2:42–43; Eph 4:11–14; Heb 5:13–14

D. It makes possible a defence of the faith

1 Peter 3:15–16 ESV
15 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, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
See also Col 2:2–4; Jud 3

E. It leads to enrichment and blessing

Deuteronomy 32:1–4 ESV
1 “Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak, and let the earth hear the words of my mouth. 2 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. 3 For I will proclaim the name of the Lord; ascribe greatness to our God! 4 “The Rock, his work is perfect, for all his ways are justice. A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, just and upright is he.
See also Ps 19:7–11; Ps 119:97–104; Is 55:10–13; Eze 3:1–3

F. It leads to perfection

Colossians 1:28 ESV
28 Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

II. Doctrine as the basis of faithful ministry in the church

Titus 1:9 ESV
9 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.
1 Timothy 4:6–8 ESV
6 If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; 8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
See also 1 Ti 4:6; 1 Ti 4:13–16; 2 Ti 1:13–14; 2 Ti 2:2; Tt 2:1

God’s Invitation

Hear - Romans 10:17
Romans 10:17 ESV
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
Believe - John 1:7
John 1:7 ESV
He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him.
Confess - Hebrews 4:14
Hebrews 4:14 ESV
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
Repent - Luke 13:3
Luke 13:3 ESV
No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.
Be Baptized - Acts 2:38
Acts 2:38 ESV
And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Remain Faithful - Revelation 2:10​
Revelation 2:10 ESV
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
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