Manna, you may ask? Well, that's a good question. Manna is Greek for "what is it?"
So what exactly is "Doctrine"? The word doctrine is synonymous, by translation, to an announcement of instruction. II Timothy 3:16-17 (NASB) says, "All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work".
So, literally, doctrine is the instruction of God's Word for the growth and development of the believer. Specifically for:
Pray before reading on.
Caution! The Holy Spirit may speak to you.
Last warning. Did you pray?
Doesn't sound too elegant; in fact, sounds discomforting. Yes it does and rightly so. Comfort is Satan's best ally against Christians. We instinctively want the same things done the same way and when they change we turn into some fierce prayer warriors to get things back in "order" when Jesus is actually trying to say WAKE UP! Are you actually learning and growing?
Correcting a fellow believer is not comfortable for either side. I have been admonished a few times here already and likely have upset a couple of people. These days the primary focus of most church organizations, is 'don't rock the boat!' but rowing and moving forward makes the boat rock. If Paul preached at a church today the way he admonished he would be stoned to death by the members.
***And before you report this post for being inflammatory I haven't stated anything outside of what is true from God's Word and what we know of the instinct of human nature. It is not targeting any single individual or group. It is not intended to provoke to wrath but it is hopeful that it will convict by the Holy Spirit if it applies.***
So what exactly is "Doctrine"? The word doctrine is synonymous, by translation, to an announcement of instruction. II Timothy 3:16-17 (NASB) says, "All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work".
So, literally, doctrine is the instruction of God's Word for the growth and development of the believer. Specifically for:
- Teaching - Teaching or instructing.
- Rebuking - Censure or admonish.
- Correcting - Chastise (lit. with blows).
- Training - Forceful discipline
Pray before reading on.
Caution! The Holy Spirit may speak to you.
Last warning. Did you pray?
Doesn't sound too elegant; in fact, sounds discomforting. Yes it does and rightly so. Comfort is Satan's best ally against Christians. We instinctively want the same things done the same way and when they change we turn into some fierce prayer warriors to get things back in "order" when Jesus is actually trying to say WAKE UP! Are you actually learning and growing?
Correcting a fellow believer is not comfortable for either side. I have been admonished a few times here already and likely have upset a couple of people. These days the primary focus of most church organizations, is 'don't rock the boat!' but rowing and moving forward makes the boat rock. If Paul preached at a church today the way he admonished he would be stoned to death by the members.
***And before you report this post for being inflammatory I haven't stated anything outside of what is true from God's Word and what we know of the instinct of human nature. It is not targeting any single individual or group. It is not intended to provoke to wrath but it is hopeful that it will convict by the Holy Spirit if it applies.***