Answering the claim “We don’t teach doctrine, because doctrine divides.”

I. Bible Doctrine in the Old Testament

A. Bible Doctrine is refreshing

“My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass:” (De 32:2 KJV)

B. Bible Doctrine is pure

 “For thou hast said, My doctrine [is] pure, and I am clean in thine eyes.” (Job 11:4 KJV)

C. Bible Doctrine is good

 “For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.” (Pr 4:2 KJV)

D. Bible Doctrine is for the young, the weaned

 “Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? [them that are] weaned from the milk, [and] drawn from the breasts.” (Isa 28:9 KJV)

E.  Bible Doctrine is for them that err in the spirit

“They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine.” (Isa 29:24 KJV)

F.  Bible Doctrine Neglected will result in the stocks (chastisement) being the teacher.

“But they are altogether brutish and foolish: the stock [is] a doctrine of vanities.” (Jer 10:8 KJV)

II. Bible Doctrine and Christ.

A. Jesus Doctrine astonished the people

 “And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:” (Mt 7:28 KJV)

 “And when the multitude heard [this], they were astonished at his doctrine.” (Mt 22:33 KJV)

B. Jesus Doctrine was with authority

“And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.” (Mr 1:22 KJV)

“And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine [is] this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.” (Mr 1:27 KJV)

“And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.” (Lu 4:32 KJV)

C.  The Commandments of men are vain doctrine

“But in vain they do worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.” (Mt 15:9 KJV)

“Howbeit in vain do they worship me, teaching [for] doctrines the commandments of men.” (Mr 7:7 KJV)

D. We are to beware of false doctrine

“Then understood they how that he bade [them] not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.” (Mt 16:12 KJV)

E. Jesus Taught Doctrine by Parables

“And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,” (Mr 4:2 KJV)

F. The Doctrine of Jesus angered the religious leaders

 “And the scribes and chief priests heard [it], and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.” (Mr 11:18 KJV)

G. Jesus’ Doctrine included warnings of false teachers

 “And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and [love] salutations in the marketplaces,” (Mr 12:38 KJV)

H.  Jesus’ Doctrine was from above

 “16  Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. 17  If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or [whether] I speak of myself.” (Joh 7:16-17 KJV)

I.  Jesus’ Doctrine was questioned

“The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine.” (Joh 18:19 KJV)

J. Christ held that those with false doctrine become a stumbling block and that there are doctrines that he hates.

 “14  But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. 15  So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.” (Re 2:14-15 KJV)

K. Christ warns against false doctrine.

 “But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.” (Re 2:24 KJV)

III. Bible Doctrine in Acts.

A. The Apostle’s doctrine was central to fellowship

 “And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (Ac 2:42 KJV)

B. Religious leaders forbid Bible Doctrine, Still it filled Jerusalem

 “Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.” (Ac 5:28 KJV)

C. Right Doctrine will astonish the unsaved

 “Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.” (Ac 13:12 KJV)

D. Others will request to know our doctrine if rightly preached and lived

 “And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, [is]?” (Ac 17:19 KJV)

IV. Bible Doctrine in the Letters of Paul

A. Scripture is given for Doctrine

 “All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” (2Ti 3:16 KJV)

B. Our coming together is to be for profit, but doctrine being one of the key reasons

 “Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?” (1Co 14:6 KJV)

C. Right Doctrine requires obedience

 “But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.” (Ro 6:17 KJV)

D. We are to give heed to doctrine

 “Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.” (1Ti 4:13 KJV)

E. We are to hold fast the word, and teach sound doctrine

 “Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.” (Tit 1:9 KJV)

F. We are to speak things which become, adorn sound doctrine.

 “But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:” (Tit 2:1 KJV)

G. We are to adorn the doctrine of God with good fidelity

 “Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.” (Tit 2:10 KJV)

H. Our doctrine is to be with uncorruptness

 “In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine [shewing] uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,” (Tit 2:7 KJV)

I. Obedience to doctrine with keep the Lord from being blasphemed

 “Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and [his] doctrine be not blasphemed.” (1Ti 6:1 KJV)

J. Doctrine must be taught in an orderly fashion

 “How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.” (1Co 14:26 KJV)

K. We must know doctrine so that we are not carried about with false doctrines

 “That we [henceforth] be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, [and] cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;” (Eph 4:14 KJV)

L. We are to put men in remembrance of sound doctrine

 “If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.” (1Ti 4:6 KJV)

M. Doctrine is for the “saving of thyself—delieverance for sin” and the saving of others—saving from hell

 “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.” (1Ti 4:16 KJV)

N. Paul had taught them doctrine, now he moves to application. Doctrine unapplied is valueless.

 “1 ¶  Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2  Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.” (Heb 6:1-2 KJV)

O.  We are to know good doctrine so that we are not carried about by false doctrine.

“Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For [it is] a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.” (Heb 13:9 KJV)

P. We must be careful not to teach other doctrines

 “As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,” (1Ti 1:3 KJV)

Q. Paul points to his doctrine as evidence of his character

 “But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,” (2Ti 3:10 KJV)

R. The elders, pastors are to be faithful and recompensed for teaching doctrine.

 “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.” (1Ti 5:17 KJV)

S. We are to preach the word because there is a time coming when men will not endure sound doctrine.

 “2  Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 3  For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;” (2Ti 4:2-3 KJV)

T.  We are to mark them which cause division, which is contrary to sound doctrine.

“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.” (Ro 16:17 KJV)

“(Touch not; taste not; handle not;Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?” (Col 2:21-22 KJV)

U.  Teachers of false doctrine are linked with vile persons

“For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;” (1Ti 1:10 KJV)

V. One of the characteristis of Last days is doctrines of devils, false doctrine

 “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” (1Ti 4:1 KJV)

W. We are warned to beware of those who teach other than the doctrines of our Lord, and godliness.

 “If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, [even] the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;” (1Ti 6:3 KJV)

V. Bible Doctrine and the Apostle John

A. What you doctrine is will reflect upon your relationship with Christ and God.

 “9  Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 10 ¶  If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed:” (2Jo 1:9-10 KJV)

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