15 Bible Verses about doctrine, Purpose of

with meekness instructing those of different sentiments, not knowing but God may give them repentance to the acknowledgement of the truth;

Take heed to thyself, and to thy doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this, thou wilt both save thyself and those that hear thee.

but these things are written, that ye may believe, that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life through his name.

For, since in the wisdom of God the world by it's wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by what they called the folly of preaching to save those that believe. And whereas the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks look for wisdom, we preach Christ crucified; to the Jews indeed a stumbling-block, and to the Greeks foolishness; but to them that are called,read more.
both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

and be always ready to answer every one that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and reverence: having a good conscience, that whereas they speak against you as evil-doers, they may be ashamed who calumniate your good conversation in Christ.

But continue thou in the things which thou hast learnt, and been assured of, knowing from whom thou hast learned them; and that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith in Christ Jesus: for all scripture is by inspiration from God,

that their hearts may be comforted, being knit together in love, and to all the riches of a full assurance of understanding in these things, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of our God and Father, and of Christ: in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. And this I say, least any one should deceive you with fine speeches.

and is profitable for doctrine, for conviction, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly fitted for every good work.

And therefore He gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers; to qualify holy men for the work of the ministry, to the edifying of the body of Christ: till we all arrive in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, at perfect maturity, even to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.read more.
That we may be no longer children fluctuating and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the artful insinuations of men, and their crafty methods of deceiving;

For every one that wanteth milk, is unacquainted with the doctrine of justification; for he is an infant: but firm food is for persons come to age, who by habit have their senses exercised to a discernment both of good and evil.

whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

holding fast the faithful word, according as he hath been taught, that he may be able both to instruct in sound doctrine, and to convince gainsayers.

If thou lay these things before the brethren, thou wilt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, as one brought up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, to which thou hast attained.

Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. The good thing committed to thee keep, through the Holy Spirit which dwelleth in us.

and the things which thou hast heard from me, before many witnesses, these commit to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.