Doctrine is that which is taught as true. In Romans 2, Paul speaks to a Jew and describes them as having a form of doctrine. “Behold, thou art called a Jew…which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.” – Rom 2:17, 20 In Romans 6, Paul speaks to the sinner […]

During the Reformation, preachers decried indulgences: the Roman Catholic teaching that you could reduce your punishment in purgatory through gifts to the church. The issue was doctrinal. Those who knew it was wrong didn’t pay. Many learned of the error from the warning. In the 20th century, Bible preachers decried fraudulent Pentecostal televangelists who promised […]

In reaction to error, sometimes doctrines are distorted in an attempt to distance as far as possible from the error. Avoid these sorts of reactive doctrinal exaggerations. Some errors are only off by 30 degrees. Yes, even small errors can create big problems down the road. But if you react with a position 180 degrees […]

Taught by Justin Johnson on . Description: It is important that you understand. How? What? Unfortunately, men are ignorant, corrupt, or both. Without understanding you will be blown about by every wind of doctrine. Learn how you can know and understand the truth in the Bible in this lesson, “Every Wind of Doctrine.”

While we should never hide, disguise, or water down the gospel which gives us free salvation by grace, we are also instructed to adorn the doctrine in us by our behavior. Paul says obedience and fidelity adorns the doctrine of God (Titus 2:9-10). Obedience is a rare trait in a society of proud rebels and […]