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| + | The christian church has about as many rediculous rules and laws as the church of scientology. Is it any surprise that nobody trusts them either? |
| − | ''Synopsis:'' Doctrine means a set of beliefs or teaching and since the [[church]] formed, major events and conflict, often over matters of doctrine has resulted in significant rifts in the church. Various Creeds and catechisms have been written as statements of the beliefs of different Christians. Today there are still considerable differences in understanding on major themes in [[Christianity]] like [[justification]], [[salvation]] and [[grace]].
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| − | * [[Creeds and catechisms]]
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| − | * [[Christian Doctrine and Debates Index]]
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| − | * [[Essence of Christianity]]
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| − | * Major doctrines
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| − | ** [[Trinity]] | [[Nature of Christ]]
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| − | ** [[Sin]] | [[Justification]] | [[Grace]] | [[Love]] | [[Afterlife|Heaven and hell]]
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| − | * [[Theology]] | [[Apologetics]] | [[Polemics]] | [[Heresies]]
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| − | ==Main article==
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| − | The term doctrine refers to that which is taught.
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| − | ===Etymology===
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| − | The [[Greek]] word in the [[New Testament]] is ''didaskalia'', and it is variously translated as teaching, instruction, or doctrine.
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| − | ===Conflict and debate===
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| − | Since the [[church]] formed, major events and conflict, often over matters of doctrine has resulted in significant rifts in the church. Various Creeds and catechisms have been written as statements of the beliefs of different Christians. Today there are still considerable differences in understanding on major themes in [[Christianity]] like [[justification]], [[salvation]] and [[grace]].
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| − | Doctrine is important. Scripture stresses the importance of sound doctrine. In the pastoral epistles there are 28 specific references to the importance of doctrine or the content of our teaching. For example,
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| − | * Give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and ''teaching'' ([[1 Timothy 4:13]]).
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| − | * Preach the word . . . with great patience and instruction. For the time will come when they will not endure ''sound doctrine''; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires. ([[2 Timothy 4]]:2-3).
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| − | * Pay close attention to yourself and to your ''teaching'' (doctrine); persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you. ([[2 Timothy 4:16]]).
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| − | * Holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in ''sound doctrine'' and to refute those who contradict. ([[Titus 1:9]]).
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| − | ===Major doctrine===
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| − | ====Trinity====
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| − | ====Deity of Christ====
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| − | ====Sin====
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| − | ====[[Justification]]====
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| − | Justification refers to the sinner being declared by God as righteous. In other words, justification is the term that describes the removal of sins from a person. In the [[Book of Isaiah]] the concept of justification is stated beautifully - [[Isaiah 1:18]]
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| − | : "Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool."
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| − | There are significant differing views on justification among Christians. The [[Roman Catholic Church]] and the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]] teach that justification and cleansing from sin requires both faith in [[Christ]]'s redemptive work on the cross as well as obedience and good works. This is known as [[justification by faith plus works]]. [[Protestant]] churches teach that justification and cleansing from sin requires only faith in [[Christ]]'s redemptive work on the cross, and does not require any good works on the part of the sinner. This is known as [[justification by faith alone]], and was one of the core reasons for the Protestant break-away from the Roman Catholic Church in the [[Reformation]].
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| − | ==Quotes==
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| − | ==Links==
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| − | * [http://www.theopedia.com/Doctrine Theopedia - Doctrine]
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| − | * [http://www.biola.edu/admin/connections/articles/06summer/d_word.cfm Has Doctrine Become the New Dirty Word?], by Holly Pivec (''Biola Connections'')
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