What is Christian Doctrine???

[Major]

It is the attempt to state in intellectually responsible terms the message of the gospel and the content of the faith it elicits. The doctrine, therefore, encompasses both the substance of what is taught and the act of setting that substance forth.

The Bible says of itself that it is “profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness” in 2 Timothy 3:16.

May I say that We are to be careful about what we believe and present as truth.

1 Tim. 4:16 says, “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.”

So then, having said that, I can then say that Biblical doctrine helps us understand several important things such as...........
1) The will of God for our lives.
2) The nature and the character of God.
3) The path of salvation through faith.
4) Instruction for the church.
5) God’s standard of holiness for our lives.

When we accept the Bible as God’s Word to us, we have a solid foundation for our doctrine. There can be disagreement within the body of Christ over secondary points of doctrine, such as eschatology, church organization, or the gifts of the Holy Spirit. But truly biblical doctrine is that which incorporates the “whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27) and draws conclusions based on that which seems most closely aligned with the character of our unchanging God (Numbers 23:19; Heb. 13:8).

So then, why is there so much debate and argument on who is right?????? Even on this forum there are certian Bible topics that can not be discussed because they always lead to heated arguments.

So then, the facts are that the Bible is not always the foundation upon which people or churches build their doctrinal statements.

Our sinful natures do not easily submit to God’s decrees, so we often pick and choose the parts of the Bible we are comfortable with and discard the rest. Or we replace what God says with a man-made doctrine or tradition. Subtracting from the Word of God's doctrine is not the problem. It is the DDING to it that the problem comes from.

This is nothing new. Jesus rebuked the scribes and Pharisees for “teaching as doctrines the commandments of men” in Mark 7:7. False doctrine was rampant in New Testament times, and the Scriptures tell us it will continue in Matt. 7:15, 2 Peter 2:1, 1 John 4:1.

2 Tim. 4:3 says clearly and in easy to understand words............
“For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.”

May I say to you all that this is the day in which that Scripture is being fulfilled.

 

[In Awe of Him]

This is such an important topic... and I pray that it will bear fruit.

Becoming a Christian should be EASY in that we should be made available to TRUTH from the get-go... however... that is not the reality of this day and age... and it has not be a reality for decades. Your admonishment to BE CAREFUL little HEART what you absorb is so critical to living a proper Christian life with the Holy Spirit as our guide... yet so many get swallowed up by BAD DOCTRINE.

I'm going to lay it all down here.... for the sake of opening an honest and transparent dialogue.

I began my search for this JESUS... over 20 years ago... I should have been given truth... It should have started a walk in FREEDOM and HOPE.... but my journey was birthed in lies.... my family is still a victim of very BAD DOCTRINE. For me... it wasn't BELIEVING the lies that were told to me.... but it was not being able to be CONFIDENT in truly KNOWING this WONDERFUL SAVIOUR.

So many things were thrown at me.... I was told there was no such thing as eternal security.... I was told that my depression was a demon... I was told that I am going to hell because I walked away from the Catholic church. The list goes on and on... and on. These LIES hurt the flock in a way that not many people truly understand. GOD does indeed know who HIS children are... but boy oh boy.... can religion EVER MESS things up.

I am taken to this REBUKE that Jesus gave the Pharisees.

13 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut the kingdom of heaven in people's faces. For you neither enter yourselves nor allow those who would enter to go in.[d] 15 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel across sea and land to make a single proselyte, and when he becomes a proselyte, you make him twice as much a child of hell[e] as yourselves.

It took over 20 years for FATHER to finally be able to break through and assure me that HE is the GOD of the BIBLE.... Three years ago... when God showed up and healed me of my severe depression.... these are the words I heard. I am who I say I am.

I wish that someone with TRUTH would have spoken into my life to assure me of WHO I WAS in CHRIST all along. I wish that it would have been EASIER to find GOD... .but for me.... it was a struggle.

So YES..... BE CAREFUL HEART what you absorb.... BE CAREFUL what you BELIEVE.

 

[bobinfaith]

Good morning, Major;

What is Christian Doctrine??? ​

In our Southern Baptist Association it implemented a new ministry two years ago called the Renewal Program. We have over 100 Churches and some of them are dying and in the process of shutting down. Truth is, part of the reason for their failure (from so many years) are these reasons you state;

You wrote: So then, having said that, I can then say that Biblical doctrine helps us understand several important things such as...........
1) The will of God for our lives.
2) The nature and the character of God.
3) The path of salvation through faith.
4) Instruction for the church.
5) God’s standard of holiness for our lives.

All of these 5 points takes serious discipline starting with the leadership but they were being neglected and have settled and remained a nice neighborhood Church without an ongoing vision and seeking God's purpose.

I don't mean to be brutally honest within our association and these struggling Churches, but it is in fact a reality. So the association's mission is to help revitalize these Churches and get them back on track. One or two Churches were not motivated to stay open and soon closed down. This isn't a quick rash decision but a long, careful process of prayer and planning before the Church becomes a Renewal Church.

After stepping down 2 years ago at our last Church in Daly City, CA, we were called to a Church in Los Altos, CA, that had just entered the Renewal Program. Theirs is a sad past. The former Pastor died of Covid 4 years ago and the Church has been without a Pastor. Members were mostly middle to senior age and soon moved on. The Church is over 60+ years old and dwindled from 400 to 9!

Two years ago I was asked to do pulpit supply at this Church and soon Hazel and I were attending weekly, beside delivering the sermon. We felt called by God to serve any way we could and became members in February this year. So far our membership has climbed back to 24 and younger people have started attending.

I don't know the full background but have witnessed it's small membership of a 60+ old Church have maintained the Christian foundation of their walk with Christ. They are also seasoned disciples but need help which is why they voted to enter the Renewal Program. This has ministered to Hazel and me.

With that said, the Renewal Consultant and a Renewal Pastor in training have made our Church their home Church and began teaching our Biblical doctrine and how it aligns with the 5 points.

2 Timothy 3:16 has been mentioned several times this past week. This is the passage I'm preaching on this Sunday.

During 2024 we were blessed with a Pastoral candidate. He and his wife finished the vetting process and hopefully by January he will be installed as our new Senior Pastor. The Pastor, his wife and 4 children will uproot from North Carolina and relocate to California.

God bless you, Major, and thank you for sharing this topic and I hope it will inspire others to share.

Bob

 

[In Awe of Him]

Oh bobinfaith ... What a beautiful testimony... GOD loves HIS children.... and His children need to be FED the TRUTH of HIS WORD.

I will pray for your church BOB. Your post just made my day!!!!

 

[PaulisSaved]

It is the attempt to state in intellectually responsible terms the message of the gospel and the content of the faith it elicits. The doctrine, therefore, encompasses both the substance of what is taught and the act of setting that substance forth.

This particular thought of a Christian Doctrine has for me been on the fringe of how I look at my relationship with God.
Because the word "Christian" is used in many variations and many different believes say they are Christians.
For sake of argument only. I am a Non-Denominational Christian. But not really.
For my whole life, I seek to be a Follower of Christ. Therefore I say I am a Christ Follower.
I am not following Christianity. I am following the Son of God. This is also the stories I share in my faith is that
To follow Christ answers all those complicated question. I have sought a relationship with Christ and have one.
But I also feel I have always had one, because I seek what he wants me to see.

I am not suggesting those that view it different are not also following the words of Christ.
But I look at the action of Jesus, not Christianity.

• Loving others selflessly: John 13:34-35
• Serving the needy: Matthew 25:40
• Obeying Jesus' commands: John 14:15
• Dying to self and living for Christ: Luke 9:23

Is a sort of Guideline I focus out from.
I also fail every day.

I can look back and always know God was there, hardship, terror, pain, happiness, love. I know
he was there. God was always there, even when I was not.
People defy me at times and argue when I say there is a God. Its probably one thing in my life I
have not been able to ignore. And some people will mock, and say no one can know that.
I do. Because it makes perfect sense to me to have his presence. I know the sky is above me, in the same
way I know there is the Trinity.
And yet, this selfish person that I am, I sin and do what I want. All the while knowing God was there.
I don't want to sin. But the fact I do not want to enforces the teaching Christ gave us.
I am not sure I will ever fully embrace I am a Christian in those words. I am a Christ Follower.
And I do not think I know any other way. And what people say they are Christian there is always a
part of me that wonders why that language is used. so overwhelmingly and in so many various ways.
To follow the words of Christ for this simple mind of mine. Is far easier.

 

[Major]

This particular thought of a Christian Doctrine has for me been on the fringe of how I look at my relationship with God.
Because the word "Christian" is used in many variations and many different believes say they are Christians.
For sake of argument only. I am a Non-Denominational Christian. But not really.
For my whole life, I seek to be a Follower of Christ. Therefore I say I am a Christ Follower.
I am not following Christianity. I am following the Son of God. This is also the stories I share in my faith is that
To follow Christ answers all those complicated question. I have sought a relationship with Christ and have one.
But I also feel I have always had one, because I seek what he wants me to see.

I am not suggesting those that view it different are not also following the words of Christ.
But I look at the action of Jesus, not Christianity.

• Loving others selflessly: John 13:34-35
• Serving the needy: Matthew 25:40
• Obeying Jesus' commands: John 14:15
• Dying to self and living for Christ: Luke 9:23

Is a sort of Guideline I focus out from.
I also fail every day.

I can look back and always know God was there, hardship, terror, pain, happiness, love. I know
he was there. God was always there, even when I was not.
People defy me at times and argue when I say there is a God. Its probably one thing in my life I
have not been able to ignore. And some people will mock, and say no one can know that.
I do. Because it makes perfect sense to me to have his presence. I know the sky is above me, in the same
way I know there is the Trinity.
And yet, this selfish person that I am, I sin and do what I want. All the while knowing God was there.
I don't want to sin. But the fact I do not want to enforces the teaching Christ gave us.
I am not sure I will ever fully embrace I am a Christian in those words. I am a Christ Follower.
And I do not think I know any other way. And what people say they are Christian there is always a
part of me that wonders why that language is used. so overwhelmingly and in so many various ways.
To follow the words of Christ for this simple mind of mine. Is far easier.

Excellent post and I agree.

Christian = "Little Christ".

 

[Major]

Good morning, Major;

What is Christian Doctrine??? ​

In our Southern Baptist Association it implemented a new ministry two years ago called the Renewal Program. We have over 100 Churches and some of them are dying and in the process of shutting down. Truth is, part of the reason for their failure (from so many years) are these reasons you state;

You wrote: So then, having said that, I can then say that Biblical doctrine helps us understand several important things such as...........
1) The will of God for our lives.
2) The nature and the character of God.
3) The path of salvation through faith.
4) Instruction for the church.
5) God’s standard of holiness for our lives.

All of these 5 points takes serious discipline starting with the leadership but they were being neglected and have settled and remained a nice neighborhood Church without an ongoing vision and seeking God's purpose.

I don't mean to be brutally honest within our association and these struggling Churches, but it is in fact a reality. So the association's mission is to help revitalize these Churches and get them back on track. One or two Churches were not motivated to stay open and soon closed down. This isn't a quick rash decision but a long, careful process of prayer and planning before the Church becomes a Renewal Church.

After stepping down 2 years ago at our last Church in Daly City, CA, we were called to a Church in Los Altos, CA, that had just entered the Renewal Program. Theirs is a sad past. The former Pastor died of Covid 4 years ago and the Church has been without a Pastor. Members were mostly middle to senior age and soon moved on. The Church is over 60+ years old and dwindled from 400 to 9!

Two years ago I was asked to do pulpit supply at this Church and soon Hazel and I were attending weekly, beside delivering the sermon. We felt called by God to serve any way we could and became members in February this year. So far our membership has climbed back to 24 and younger people have started attending.

I don't know the full background but have witnessed it's small membership of a 60+ old Church have maintained the Christian foundation of their walk with Christ. They are also seasoned disciples but need help which is why they voted to enter the Renewal Program. This has ministered to Hazel and me.

With that said, the Renewal Consultant and a Renewal Pastor in training have made our Church their home Church and began teaching our Biblical doctrine and how it aligns with the 5 points.

2 Timothy 3:16 has been mentioned several times this past week. This is the passage I'm preaching on this Sunday.

During 2024 we were blessed with a Pastoral candidate. He and his wife finished the vetting process and hopefully by January he will be installed as our new Senior Pastor. The Pastor, his wife and 4 children will uproot from North Carolina and relocate to California.

God bless you, Major, and thank you for sharing this topic and I hope it will inspire others to share.

Bob

The 60 + crowd in churches are actually those who are educated and indoctrinated in Bible Doctrine. The younger crowd coming along today are more interested in "programs, and what is in it for me" than they are Bible Truth.

Their thought is......"Bigger is better" and "Excitement and Emotions" are more important than knowing the living God who is the Lord Jesus Christ.

Or at least that is my observations.

 

[In Awe of Him]

The 60 + crowd in churches are actually those who are educated and indoctrinated in Bible Doctrine.

I can think of a list of those who are in this age group and NOT teaching Bible Doctrine. Just saying.

It has been a slow FADE into apostasy. I don't think age has a lot to do with it.

However... I do agree that a lot of what people are calling Christianity today.... does not meet the requirements of biblical teaching.

Edit.... I guess the question is... When did the perversion of the GOSPEL really begin to hit the church?

It is my opinion that this began with the teachings that pursued the gifts of the spirit over the SPIRIT.

 

[Major]

I can think of a list of those who are in this age group and NOT teaching Bible Doctrine. Just saying.

It has been a slow FADE into apostasy. I don't think age has a lot to do with it.

However... I do agree that a lot of what people are calling Christianity today.... does not meet the requirements of biblical teaching.

Edit.... I guess the question is... When did the perversion of the GOSPEL really begin to hit the church?

It is my opinion that this began with the teachings that pursued the gifts of the spirit over the SPIRIT.

I appreciate your opinion. My opinion is different and I have to disagree with yours.

Yes, I do agree that there has been a "slow fade" into apostasy and that is the 1st step of Liberalism. That is because those today who are elderly are dieing off and those coming up are indoctrinated into Liberalism.

Liberalism says that the Bible "contains" the Word of God.
Liberalism says that we all make "mistakes".
Liberalism says the Bible means whatever you want it to mean.
Liberalism says right of private interpretation in Biblical matters overrules fixed norms of doctrine.
Liberalism says, “Thus saith the Lord” has been replaced by “It seems to me.”

Churches and denominations, seduced by the cult of pragmatism, and money and big crowds, have bought the liberal line that the way to peace and success in the church is to define the smallest number of doctrines possible, and to hold them as lightly as one can.

it is clear to me that Christianity makes claims about God, the human condition, and the life to come which cannot be studied with detached neutrality. Doctrine matters.
Now you asked me.........
"When did the perversion of the GOSPEL really begin to hit the church?"

Galatians 1:6-8 would be my estimation. ........
"I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse".

Then you said...........
"It is my opinion that this began with the teachings that pursued the gifts of the spirit over the SPIRIT. "

I agree 100%.

In the early part of the 20th century, the Azusa Street Revival was the beginning of the Pentacostal Charismatic denomination in 1906.. Out of that came the teachings of Miracles, Physical healings, Wealth and Fame, Tongues, and extreme Emotionalism.
To believe in those things requires the direct rejection of the doctrines found in the Word of God. Those actions have now permeated all orthodox Christian denominations.

 

[In Awe of Him]

Then you said...........
"It is my opinion that this began with the teachings that pursued the gifts of the spirit over the SPIRIT. "

I agree 100%.

In the early part of the 20th century, the Azusa Street Revival was the beginning of the Pentacostal Charismatic denomination in 1906.. Out of that came the teachings of Miracles, Physical healings, Wealth and Fame, Tongues, and extreme Emotionalism.
To believe in those things requires the direct rejection of the doctrines found in the Word of God. Those actions have now permeated all orthodox Christian denominations.

HA..... Major.... Your first statement is that you disagree with me.... YET....you seem to agree with me.

My point was exactly what you have written about here... I did not want to add names of what they call the 'fathers' of those teachings because that is not my style.

I really do think churches in parts of the United States are quite different than the ones we have here in Canada. We don't have the old preachers and revival meetings. We don't live in tight knit communities where we grew up attending church together. We have our major
denominations ( Catholic, Anglican, United, Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist ) and then you have the Pentecostal churches... as well as independent Pentecostals.... after that.. we have what we call... Non-denominational. In my city ( which is very small ) we don't have many
of these non-denominational sects.... but in the bigger cities there are tons. Each one of these churches would be known to EXCEL in a certain area of the gifts. So..... healing and prophesy ( those are the big ones).

So.... I guess you are witnessing this slow FADE from an AGE stand point.... I am simply seeing it from a DECADES stand point... and I feel the DECEIVERS regarding these heretical teachings are definitely older than 60.

Anyways.... I enjoyed reading this thread... and I will pat myself on the back for not getting emotional as this topic of doctrine is my PET PEEVE. HAHA.

 

[bobinfaith]

Good morning, brothers and sisters;

In order to understand What is Christian Doctrine??? we must refer to the Bible as our number one source which gives us a better understanding of Christian Doctrine.

Earlier this month I was asked about a topic that is reasonably aligned with the Bible but not actually Biblical with Scripture to back it. There are too many Bible commentaries and variable topics that surround the Scriptures that can form an individual's personal doctrine or deviate from the True Word of God. I have to be honest, I just don't know everything that is a "variable" to the Bible.

I have enough challenges just studying and grasping the Bible which will last a lifetime. I am however open to Biblical texts from seasoned Christian authors that will discuss the historical, cultural, time periods, deeper meaning or interpretation of Scripture and how it applies in our daily walk. But I always go back and refer to the Bible.

I do believe it's important to understand Christian Doctrine.

I was glad to read Major's mention of the "Azusa Street Revival was the beginning of the Pentecostal Charismatic denomination in 1906.." It reminded me of a class that I thoroughly enjoyed studying and wrote a paper on this subject.

I do agree that in order to understand the Christian Doctrine is by careful study of the Bible. 1 Timothy 4:16 and 2 Timothy 3:16 are good examples to follow per Major's quote;

"When we accept the Bible as God’s Word to us, we have a solid foundation for our doctrine. There can be disagreement within the body of Christ over secondary points of doctrine, such as eschatology, church organization, or the gifts of the Holy Spirit. But truly biblical doctrine is that which incorporates the “whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27) and draws conclusions based on that which seems most closely aligned with the character of our unchanging God (Numbers 23:19; Heb. 13:8)."

So for my own discipline as a disciple, I refer to the Bible first to sustain the solid foundation of God's doctrine.

God bless you all and your families.

Bob

 

[Major]

HA..... Major.... Your first statement is that you disagree with me.... YET....you seem to agree with me.

My point was exactly what you have written about here... I did not want to add names of what they call the 'fathers' of those teachings because that is not my style.

I really do think churches in parts of the United States are quite different than the ones we have here in Canada. We don't have the old preachers and revival meetings. We don't live in tight knit communities where we grew up attending church together. We have our major
denominations ( Catholic, Anglican, United, Methodist, Lutheran, Baptist ) and then you have the Pentecostal churches... as well as independent Pentecostals.... after that.. we have what we call... Non-denominational. In my city ( which is very small ) we don't have many
of these non-denominational sects.... but in the bigger cities there are tons. Each one of these churches would be known to EXCEL in a certain area of the gifts. So..... healing and prophesy ( those are the big ones).

So.... I guess you are witnessing this slow FADE from an AGE stand point.... I am simply seeing it from a DECADES stand point... and I feel the DECEIVERS regarding these heretical teachings are definitely older than 60.

Anyways.... I enjoyed reading this thread... and I will pat myself on the back for not getting emotional as this topic of doctrine is my PET PEEVE. HAHA.

My apologies.

What I disagreed with is your opinion of.......
"It has been a slow FADE into apostasy. I don't think age has a lot to do with it."

That is why I said............
"That is because those today who are elderly are dieing off and those coming up are indoctrinated into Liberalism."

That is why I focused on the "AGE" question. Elderly people were churched in Bible doctrine. As they leave us the younger crowd today has accepted liberalism as opposed to what God actually said. That is all I was trying to say.

Compromise is the key to liberalism and liberalism is the downfall of Orthodox Christianity no matter if it is in the USA or Cananda or England.(IMHO)

Thanks for yur reply.

 

[Major]

Good morning, brothers and sisters;

In order to understand What is Christian Doctrine??? we must refer to the Bible as our number one source which gives us a better understanding of Christian Doctrine.

Earlier this month I was asked about a topic that is reasonably aligned with the Bible but not actually Biblical with Scripture to back it. There are too many Bible commentaries and variable topics that surround the Scriptures that can form an individual's personal doctrine or deviate from the True Word of God. I have to be honest, I just don't know everything that is a "variable" to the Bible.

I have enough challenges just studying and grasping the Bible which will last a lifetime. I am however open to Biblical texts from seasoned Christian authors that will discuss the historical, cultural, time periods, deeper meaning or interpretation of Scripture and how it applies in our daily walk. But I always go back and refer to the Bible.

I do believe it's important to understand Christian Doctrine.

I was glad to read Major's mention of the "Azusa Street Revival was the beginning of the Pentecostal Charismatic denomination in 1906.." It reminded me of a class that I thoroughly enjoyed studying and wrote a paper on this subject.

I do agree that in order to understand the Christian Doctrine is by careful study of the Bible. 1 Timothy 4:16 and 2 Timothy 3:16 are good examples to follow per Major's quote;

"When we accept the Bible as God’s Word to us, we have a solid foundation for our doctrine. There can be disagreement within the body of Christ over secondary points of doctrine, such as eschatology, church organization, or the gifts of the Holy Spirit. But truly biblical doctrine is that which incorporates the “whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27) and draws conclusions based on that which seems most closely aligned with the character of our unchanging God (Numbers 23:19; Heb. 13:8)."

So for my own discipline as a disciple, I refer to the Bible first to sustain the solid foundation of God's doctrine.

God bless you all and your families.

Bob

Agreed.

If we begin our thoughts, opinions and ideas "Outside" of the Bible, we begin with a false dichotomy that allows our minds to accept compromise in order to just get along with the world view or the opinions of our family and friends.

As you well know as a Southern Baptist, we are encouraged to preach a sermon in January as part of the SBC stance on this topic.

Facts......A 1970 poll by the Baptist Sunday School board found that a majority of Southern Baptist pastors supported abortion.

That did not include me!!! I always condemned it and spoke against it and it cost the church several members who could not sit under the REAL facts of Bible truth and doctrine. My opinion and thoughts had NO concerns when they opposed the Word of God that said....
"Thou shall not murder"!

 

[In Awe of Him]

Thanks for yur reply.

Always nice talking with you Major. I think I am not understanding the concept of liberalism. I am lumping the "slow fade' / liberalism as you call it ....as the result of really BAD DOCTRINE being taught over the years.

Anyways.... We agree that something is VERY WRONG with Christianity today.

God bless you dear brother.

 

[Major]

Always nice talking with you Major. I think I am not understanding the concept of liberalism. I am lumping the "slow fade' / liberalism as you call it ....as the result of really BAD DOCTRINE being taught over the years.

Anyways.... We agree that something is VERY WRONG with Christianity today.

God bless you dear brother.

Yes.

"Slow Fade" as you call it is a departure from the truth. That idea comes from "compromising" with the Bible where we think that we know what God meant to say instead of accepting what He actually did say.

To "ME" that is Liberalism.

And blessing to you and happy Thanksgiving day.

 

[crossnote]

When we accept the Bible as God’s Word to us, we have a solid foundation for our doctrine. There can be disagreement within the body of Christ over secondary points of doctrine, such as eschatology, church organization, or the gifts of the Holy Spirit. But truly biblical doctrine is that which incorporates the “whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27) and draws conclusions based on that which seems most closely aligned with the character of our unchanging God (Numbers 23:19; Heb. 13:8).

With over 1/4 of the Bible dealing with eschatology, it's a shame that it would be considered secondary points of doctrine; perhaps it is our opinions that are secondary when it comes to eschatology...not the actual contents of prophecy...

Revelation 1:3 (KJV) Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

 

[forgiven61]

perhaps it is our opinions that are secondary when it comes to eschatology...not the actual contents of prophecy...

perhaps its opinions that are the problem period

 

[crossnote]

perhaps its opinions that are the problem period

When compared to God's sure Word, our opinions and speculations are always the problem.

 

[Marilyn C]

With over 1/4 of the Bible dealing with eschatology, it's a shame that it would be considered secondary points of doctrine; perhaps it is our opinions that are secondary when it comes to eschatology...not the actual contents of prophecy...

Revelation 1:3 (KJV) Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

So true crossnote,

And `the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.` (Rev. 19: 10)

All prophecy points to some aspect of the Lord, His character and His purposes.

 

[Sola gratia]

And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. (Mark 16:15)

Paul wrote: "but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, (1 Cor 1:23)

Paul Washer once said that doctrines are extremely important, but it is more than doctrines.

I'm just picking one of countless examples that show that the Gospel is a life transforming message