50 Bible Verses about doctrine
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If any man teaches a different doctrine, and does not consent to sound words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine that is according to godliness,
Do not receive anyone into your house who comes to you and does not bring this teaching. Give him no greeting!
The Spirit explicitly says that some will fall away from the faith (truth) in later times. Spirits and doctrines of demons will seduce them,
God inspired all Scripture! It is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness. (Greek: theopneustos: God-breathed)
Whoever pushes ahead and does not remain in the teaching of Christ, does not have God! He who dwells in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.
They continued devoting themselves to doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Pay attention to yourself and to your teaching. Continue in these things. When you do this you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.
If any man does his will he shall know the teachings. He will know if it is from God, or whether I speak from myself.
But their worship is to no purpose, while they give as their teaching the rules (commands) of men.'
People who stray will learn to understand. Those who always grumble will be glad to be taught.
preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching.
Hold firmly to the true words that I taught you, as the example for you to follow. Remain in the faith and love that are ours in union with Christ Jesus.
They should not steal from them, but should show good fidelity that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.
We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error.
If we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you any message other than that which we preached to you, let him be accursed (condemned) (expelled).
Therefore leaving the elementary truths of the doctrine of Christ let us move on to maturity. Let us not lay again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God.
The things that you have learned, received, heard and saw in me; do these things and the God of peace will be with you.
If you tell the brothers about these things, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed until now.
You carefully follow my teaching in conduct, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, and patience,
Continue in the things you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.
For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine. Having their ears tickled, they will accumulate teachers who follow after their own lusts.
Now I beseech you, brothers, mark those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine you have learned and avoid them.
Now, brothers, if I come to 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?
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
Be an example of good works in all things, showing no corruption in your doctrine.
My instruction shall drop as the rain; my words shall descend like dew, as the gentle rains on the tender plant, and as the showers on vegetation.
Do not be carried away by varied (different) and strange teachings. It is good that the heart is established by grace and not by food. Those who are occupied by them are not benefited.
He said: Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and to have greetings in the marketplaces.
The people were all amazed and questioned. What is this? What new doctrine is this? He has authority over the unclean spirits, and they obey him.
Who is he is trying to teach? To whom is he explaining his message? To children weaned from their milk, to those just taken from the breast?
They are very stupid and foolish. They teach vanity to a tree. Their idol is wood!
Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to argue about words. This is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers.
But thanks to God, that you were the servants of sin yet you became obedient from the heart to the teachings delivered to you.
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Doctrine » Christ's » Good
My instruction shall drop as the rain; my words shall descend like dew, as the gentle rains on the tender plant, and as the showers on vegetation.
If you tell the brothers about these things, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed until now.
holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to reprove (refute) (rebuke) those who contradict.
Doctrine » Christ's » FALSE
See to it that no one enslaves you by means of philosophy and worthless deceit of human wisdom according to tradition of men. It is according to the elementary principles of the world, and not from Christ.
Do not be carried away by varied (different) and strange teachings. It is good that the heart is established by grace and not by food. Those who are occupied by them are not benefited.
A fool speaks foolishly and thinks up evil things to do. He promotes wickedness and what he says insults Jehovah. He never feeds the hungry or gives thirsty people anything to drink.
Then they realized it was not the leaven of bread he had in mind. It was the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Doctrine » Not being attracted to strange doctrines
Do not be carried away by varied (different) and strange teachings. It is good that the heart is established by grace and not by food. Those who are occupied by them are not benefited.
As I urged you to stay at Ephesus, when I was going into Macedonia, that you might command certain men not to teach strange doctrines. They should not pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These myths (false stories) (fabrications) and genealogies stimulate questions and speculation. They do not enhance the administration of God that is by faith.
Doctrine » Who teaches the doctrine of men
These people praise me with their words, said Jehovah, but they never draw near to me in their hearts (deepest thoughts). Their reverence for me comes from the repetitious tradition of men. I will do things that shock and amaze them. I will destroy the wisdom of those who claim to know and understand (discern).
He told them: Isaiah prophesied about you hypocrites. It is written: 'This people honor me with their lips but their heart is far from me. They worship me in vain teaching as doctrines the commands of men.' Speaking to the Pharisees and scribes He said: You abandon the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men. read more.
You totally reject the commandment of God that you may keep your tradition. Moses said: 'Honor your father and your mother. He also said: 'He that speaks evil of father or mother must die.' But you say: 'If a man says to his father or his mother that which would benefit you is a gift to God, he no longer has to do anything for his father or mother.' You make the word of God invalid by your tradition.
Doctrine » What is profitable for doctrine
God inspired all Scripture! It is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness. (Greek: theopneustos: God-breathed) Thus the man of God may be completely equipped for every good work.
Doctrine » Some not enduring sound doctrine
preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching. For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine. Having their ears tickled, they will accumulate teachers who follow after their own lusts. They will turn their ears away from the truth, and turn aside to myths (fiction).
Doctrine » The doctrine of jesus Christ
Jesus replied: My teaching is not my own. It is his who sent me. If any man does his will he shall know the teachings. He will know if it is from God, or whether I speak from myself. He who speaks from his own authority seeks his own glory. He who seeks glory for the one who sent him is true. Unrighteousness is not found in him.
Doctrine » Those that do not abide in the doctrine of Christ
Whoever pushes ahead and does not remain in the teaching of Christ, does not have God! He who dwells in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.
Doctrine » Those that abide in the doctrine of Christ
Whoever pushes ahead and does not remain in the teaching of Christ, does not have God! He who dwells in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.
Good » Doctrine
My instruction shall drop as the rain; my words shall descend like dew, as the gentle rains on the tender plant, and as the showers on vegetation.
If you tell the brothers about these things, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed until now.
holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to reprove (refute) (rebuke) those who contradict.
FALSE » Confidence » Doctrine
See to it that no one enslaves you by means of philosophy and worthless deceit of human wisdom according to tradition of men. It is according to the elementary principles of the world, and not from Christ.
Do not be carried away by varied (different) and strange teachings. It is good that the heart is established by grace and not by food. Those who are occupied by them are not benefited.
A fool speaks foolishly and thinks up evil things to do. He promotes wickedness and what he says insults Jehovah. He never feeds the hungry or gives thirsty people anything to drink.
Then they realized it was not the leaven of bread he had in mind. It was the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
Topics on Doctrine
Doctrine, Communicated
Ezra 7:10Ezra devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of Jehovah. He taught its decrees and laws in Israel.
doctrine, Purpose of
2 Timothy 2:25He should instruct those who oppose using meekness. Perhaps God will give them repentance that they may know the truth.
Doctrines of the The Gospel
1 Timothy 6:3If any man teaches a different doctrine, and does not consent to sound words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine that is according to godliness,
False Doctrine, Dangers Of
Ephesians 4:14We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error.
False Doctrine, Nature Of
Jude 1:3-4Beloved, I diligently wrote you about our common salvation. I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the holy ones.
False Doctrines
Ephesians 4:14We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error.
False Doctrines, Avoidance
1 Timothy 1:4They should not pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These myths (false stories) (fabrications) and genealogies stimulate questions and speculation. They do not enhance the administration of God that is by faith.
False Doctrines, Christian Attitude Of
Romans 16:17-18Now I beseech you, brothers, mark those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine you have learned and avoid them.
Sound Doctrine
2 Timothy 1:13Hold firmly to the true words that I taught you, as the example for you to follow. Remain in the faith and love that are ours in union with Christ Jesus.
Teachers, Of False Doctrines
Romans 16:17-18Now I beseech you, brothers, mark those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine you have learned and avoid them.