The Importance of Doctrine
Many people do not associate doctrine with their everyday thinking and decision-making. The article discusses the importance of doctrine for our lives.
Many people do not associate doctrine with their everyday thinking and decision-making. The article discusses the importance of doctrine for our lives.
Does doctrine divide and Christ unite? This article explains the importance of doctrine for the Christian life. It shows that sound doctrine helps us to know what we believe, why we believe it, and how you and I fit into God’s amazing story. Here are seven reasons to explain this.
This article discusses how to preach doctrine in a way that does not divide a congregation. It explains that the preacher should show how doctrine is textual, biblical, personal, proportional, and should be communicated in a loving way.
This article discusses how to handle hard passages or doctrine in Scripture. It exposes the tendencies some have toward these texts, and explains that studying them takes time and effort.
This article emphasizes the importance of catechetical instruction of the youth. A catechism is a valuable tool that helps believers become grounded in church doctrine.
What is the place of doctrine in the Christian life? This article looks at the answer provided by liberalism, as well as the biblical answer through the eyes of J. Gresham Machen.
The author finds it regrettable that one can say, "I do not believe in doctrine; I believe in Jesus only." The author refutes this by referring to Scripture, especially the epistles of Paul, as well as the Lord Jesus' Great Commission to the disciples and the church in Matthew 28:19-20.
The author begins by identifying the prevailing problem in the church today, that doctrine seems to be neglected. The "heart vs. head heresy" is cited as the problem. Consequently the author then traces where false doctrine harmed or was a potential harm to the church, and then considers the positive effects of sound doctrine. The author concludes by explaining the link and relationship between theory and practice, or doctrine and life.
Think of doctrine as the body of knowledge that God revealed to us about himself. Thus, studying doctrine is important for every Christian. Here are six reasons to study doctrine.
Sound doctrine alone does not lead to healthy living. This article discusses how doctrine is rightly held, with reference to 1 Corinthians 13:2.
Sound doctrine is essential to the Christian life. Therefore, every Christian has the responsibility to train himself in sound doctrine. How do you do such a training? This article discusses three means God has provided.
Chapter 2 is an exposition of 1 Timothy 1:3-5. The emphasis in these verses falls on the importance of the right doctrine for the life of the church.
Doctrine is important for equipping the believer to live a life pleasing to God. This article explains the need to know doctrine and the relationship of doctrine to the Christian life.
Vanhoozer writes about the use of the Bible in systematic theology. He focuses on doctrine as the linchpin between biblical interpretation and theological truth. Vanhoozer reflects on truth and interpretation in the current theological climate and the task of interpretation.
There are five ways to test whether doctrine is true doctrine or false: the tests of origin, authority, consistency, spiritual growth, and godly living.
What does it mean to be a Reformed church? How can one plant a Reformed church through mission work? This article answers these questions by discussing five aspects of being reformed: history, doctrine, worship, lifestyle, and church government.
What does it mean to be a Reformed church? How can one plant a Reformed church through mission work? This article answers these questions by discussing five aspects of being reformed: history, doctrine, worship, lifestyle, and church government.
What does it mean to be a Reformed church? How can one plant a Reformed church through mission work? This article answers these questions by discussing five aspects of being reformed: history, doctrine, worship, lifestyle, and church government.
Catechism teaching is under threat in many churches. This article shows that catechism is important for the formation of children as they grow in their knowledge of God. It is essential for the preservation of doctrine and is a suitable means to teach the word of God in a systematic way. Methodology for teaching the catechism is also discussed in order that God’s word may be taught and applied rightly.
Catechetical preaching serves to ground and settle the Christian in doctrine. The author of this article maintains that the Catechism serves as a foundation for our faith.
Should we only use biblical terms in order to stop heresy and promote sound doctrine? This article maintains that since words are a means of communicating ideas, and ministers are called to explain and preach the word of God, ministers should be free to use terminology that will help in understanding biblical doctrine.
This article looks at the differences between biblical theology and systematic theology. The author also looks at the usefulness of systematizing theology to better understand doctrine.
This article links the need for creeds to the biblical call to confess Christ individually and corporately, the work of the Spirit in guiding the church in the truth, and the call to the church to uphold biblical doctrine. Confessions are important for the unity of the church, defense of the faith, resolving disputes, catechetical use, and pastoral care. The author calls the church to intentionally use the creeds.
This article on church history looks at some of the doctrinal beliefs of the early church. The author discusses the contemporary views on the doctrine of the second coming, the millennium, atonement, baptism, and church government and polity.
In this article on Catechism preaching, the character of the confessions, preaching the whole counsel of God, and preaching doctrine is also discussed.