SCRIPTURE
“Therefore living 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” Hebrews 6:1-2 (KJV).
MESSAGE
A doctrine is a recognizable principle of beliefs, teachings, values, or instructions that are adhered to, believed, taught, and practiced by a given set of people; in this case the Christian doctrine. God’s kingdom is a spiritual kingdom with doctrines that help believers’ live sound Christian lives as ambassadors on earth. This doctrine must be of the revelation of the Lord Jesus.
The Christian doctrines are of faith and form the foundation of a sound Christian experience of the things that are most surely believed. These are fundamental to ensure that we live a sound Christian life. Any doctrine that disagrees with these fundamental doctrines in God’s Word is false. Doctrines give balance, and from this scripture, we see the fundamental doctrines of Christ. The doctrine of Repentance from dead works (Hebrews 9:14). Doctrine of faith toward God: (Romans 1:17). Doctrine of Baptisms (1 Peter 3:21). Doctrine of Laying on of hands (Deuteronomy 34:9). Doctrine of Resurrection from the dead (1 Thessalonians 4:14). Doctrine of Eternal Judgment (Hebrews 9:27). The believer receives reward (Romans 14:10), but the unbeliever receives condemnation (1 Corinthians 3:13-15).
Having been grounded in the foundational doctrine, you are to move forward to maturity by having revelation in the knowledge of Christ, as sons, and reigning in life by Christ Jesus. In Acts 2:42 the Bible said, “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” (KJV). The early church was established upon the truth, and so are you.
PRAYER / CONFESSION
Dear Father, I thank you for establishing me in sound doctrine, rooted in Your principles of the faith and grounded in Your truth, growing into maturity, and thoroughly equipping me for every good work. I receive grace to remain steadfast in Your Word. Holy Spirit, teach me deeper truths and guide me into a fuller revelation of Christ. Amen.
WISDOM NUGGET
“So that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes’ Ephesians 4:14 (ESV).