[HarleyD]

OK, so what does Scripture tell us is sound doctrine? Could you provide a chapter and verse for what Scripture says sound doctrine consists of?

Well, Hebrews 6 states the following:

Heb 6:1-2 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, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

We know that the simple doctrines are:

1) repentance from dead works

2) faith toward God

3) baptisms

4) laying on of hands

5) resurrection of the dead

6) eternal judgment

Please note that #3 is baptisms which I believe xzins asked some questions about. Since these are all foundational doctrines, they should be easy enough to explain. And, quite frankly, they don't look too difficult.

Isa 28:9 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.

Mat_16:12 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.

Mar_1:22 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

Joh_7:16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

There are at least 50 verses that mentions "good and bad" doctrine in scriptures-both in the Old and New Testaments. God teaches us doctrine through His word but not everyone is taught it. It is a learning process in our sanctification process. Our understanding of doctrine is based on reading the word of God, praying for understanding, humbling ourselves to His divine word, listening to the (good and bad) teachings of others, and being darned sure we know what we're talking about.

And, contrary to what people may think about the love of God, God is very concerned that we preach sound doctrine. He does not like it when we say things that are not true about Him.

[CynicalBear]

>>There are at least 50 verses that mentions "good and bad" doctrine in scriptures-both in the Old and New Testaments.<<

Tell me. Which ones are needed for salvation?

[metmom]

OK, Hebrews 6:1-2 is some doctrine.

But it doesn't mention any doctrines about the Trinity.....

The rest of the verses REFER to doctrine but do not state exactly what it is.

God teaches us doctrine through His word but not everyone is taught it.

Really? The Holy Spirit doesn't lead us all into truth through His word?

That's an interesting concept.

He does not like it when we say things that are not true about Him.

No kidding. That's why we go back to His word...