Doctrine plays a very important role in the life of a Christian. I know of many churches who do not give importance to the study of doctrine. Therefore, we have Christians all around with a very shallow knowledge of the Word of God. Being part of a local church that stresses on going back to the Bible for everything, helps a Christian grow in faith. Some important doctrines like Justification, Election, Sovereignty of God and many more play a vital role in our lives. It helps us to think biblically and thus the foundation of our faith is strong. For eg: In times of trial we know that the Lord is sovereign in our lives, and therefore we don't doubt God in his doing knowing that He is perfect control.
Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope"
Therefore we know that the Lord has "plans of welfare" for us, and it helps us focus our mind on the character of God. A person who does not know this truth will tend to believe that God is mean and loves to see His children struggle.
The study of Doctrine also helps us discern the truth from the lies. There are so many people who do not preach accurately, and because of the lack of knowledge from the Bible people believe them blindly. Doctrines are taken from God's word so ultimately we are studying the Bible, which will draw us closer to God and know Him better, which should be our ultimate goal.
4 comments:
I agree! And the sole reason to study doctrine is to know God as He desires to be known that is through Christ and to glorify Him in all things!
Thank you for this post...It is a blessing to be in a church that teaches God's word accurately....
Me too... M so thankful unto the Lord that He has kept us in a church that sticks to the Bible for everything..
Praise God for KBC:)
Hi Caroline,
Its so true that christians all around have such a shallow knowledge of God's Word and no wonder they are so easily deceived and turn to 'experience' than to God's Word which is meat for our souls. And yes - praise God that we could be part of a church that has sound teaching!
It is so impotant that we study God's word Coz that the only way we can know Him better...
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