Bible doctrine is the truth of God's Word, which needs to be taught. Jesus said,’’ My doctrine is not mine, but His that sent Me" (John 7:16 (2 Timothy 3:10). Doctrine should lead to life, practice, and application. As believers we are told to "...earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered to the saints" (Jude 3). The Apostle Paul said, "...the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine... And shall turn away their ears from the truth. (2 Timothy 4:3-4).
The doctrine teaches us about God, and to know about God we must learn doctrine. Because it is the main source and tool by which we can know him well. Three Sources of Doctrine
There are three sources of doctrine:
A. God
B. Man
C. Satan
In (Matthew 16:13-23) we see all three sources revealed. When Jesus asked His disciples, "Who do men say that I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus said, "Flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven" (verses 16-17). This was the doctrine of God coming to Peter.
Many people said Jesus was John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, or some other prophet (verse 14). This was the doctrine of man, that is, only human thinking. Jesus said that traditions and doctrines of men make the Word of God of no effect (Mark 7:7-9, 13). Believers are warned not to be carried about by every wind of doctrine (Ephesians 4:14).
In (verses 21-23), Peter rebuked Jesus for saying He was going to the cross. Jesus replied, "Get thee behind me Satan..." (Matthew 16:23). This was a doctrine of Satan. The Apostle Paul states that after some time people will not endure the sound doctrine and many will turn away from the truth. (1 Timothy 4:1). Proper understanding of God's Word is the only way to correct the false teaching of man and the doctrines of demons.
Doctrine Must Be Sound
Sound doctrine is revealed as:
A. The doctrine of God (1 Timothy 6:1-3; Titus 2:10)
B. The doctrine of Christ (Hebrews 6:1)
C. The Apostles' doctrine (Acts 2:42)
The sound Doctrine contained the following things:
Þ Repentance from dead works
Þ Faith toward God
Þ Baptisms
Þ Laying on of hands
Þ Resurrection from the dead
Þ Eternal judgment (Hebrews 6:1-2)
Þ the words of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 6:3)
Þ The Kingdom of God (Luke 4:43)
Þ Godliness (1 Timothy 6:3)
Þ Love (1 Corinthians 13:1-2)
And all that the scriptures reveal that is profitable to be taught; that is, for doctrine (2 Timothy 3:16)
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