The Essence of Bible Doctrine

THE ESSENCE OF BIBLE DOCTRINE

II Timothy 3:16,17

It is a great privilege to have the Bible – God’s own Word – as our heritage. Therein lies our strength

and understanding as a Church. As we begin with these regular studies of the Word, we should

prepare our hearts to receive the best from God and practise real Christianity (Luke 11:27,28).

THE PLACE OF THE BIBLE II Timothy 3:16.

The Bible is God’s revelation to man (Romans 15:4), and it is the centre of all divine-human

relationship and cooperation (Psalm 89:34). “Every scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is

profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of

God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works” – II Timothy 3:16,17. Bible doctrine

is Bible teaching. The Greek word didaskalia means doctrine, learning, teaching; it is the

embodiment of divine instruction, the information to be communicated. Bible doctrine is thus the

systematic exposition of the revelation of God as we can find it in scripture (Isaiah 8:20;

Deuteronomy 6:1-9). Bible doctrine is never a consensus of human ideas or a harmonisation of

human opinions; it is not property or product of any church or organisation; it is rather God’s

instruction to man and His rule for our conduct (John 7:16-18; Romans 16:17,18; I Timothy 1:3,4).

THE ESSENCE OF THE DOCTRINE II Timothy 3:17.

The tendency in many circles today is to replace the Word of God by the opinions of men. Some are

even afraid of the word “doctrine”. They claim that it is doctrine that divides the church. But any

union that does not have the teaching of the wholesome truth as its centre is false and sentimental.

God still exalts His Word today (Psalm 138:2). There are a number of reasons why we must uphold

Bible Doctrine, a balanced and complete Bible Doctrine:

1. God commands and commends it (Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Matthew 28:19,20; 5:19; Acts 17:10,11; 20:27-31; I Timothy 3:15,16).

2. Ignorance is costly. When we forget God’s Word, He rejects us and our so-called converts (or more correctly, proselytes) that we have gathered around us (Hosea 4:6; Revelation 2:20-23).

3. Knowledge of the truth brings freedom from sin and satan (John 8:30-32; Psalm 19:7-11).
4. Our level of fellowship with God is proportional to our understanding of His Word (Genesis 18:17-33; Exodus 34:5-11; Nehemiah 8:5-13).

5. Backsliding and compromise will be minimized in the Church when members are thoroughly grounded in the doctrine of Christ (Ephesians 4:11-16).

6. False doctrine cannot have root where the truth of the gospel is diligently expounded (Titus 1:9-14; II Timothy 4:1-5).

7. There will be purity and power where God’s Word is properly understood and practised (John 15:3; Acts 2:41-43; Ephesians 5:25-27; I Peter 1:22).

8. We will know satanic and demonic wiles and triumph over them through sound teaching (Acts 8:9-13; 19:18,19).

9. Bible Doctrine is the basis of faith. Where God’s Word is known, there will be scriptural, dynamic, working faith (Romans 10:17).

10. Understanding of God’s Word brings confidence in life and ministry (Acts 4:19,20; 26:22- 29; II Timothy 1:8-12; II Peter 1:16-21; I John 1:1-3).

11. There will be multiplicity of disciples and competent labourers where the Word of God is faithfully taught (II Timothy 2:2,15; Acts 2:42-47; 19:9-12, 18-20).

12. Stable homes, healthy and happy lives will result when God’s Word is known and obeyed (Genesis 18:17-19; Deuteronomy 4:29; 6:24,25; 7:12-15; Psalm 119:265; 128:1-4).

 

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