Understanding Your Religion
7 Major Doctrines that Define Christianity
Why Study Doctrine?
Estrategia pedagógica
The focus of this lesson is to establish a foundation of why it is important to study the main doctrines found in the Bible and how they relate to one another. Of special note in this lesson is the importance of determining and following God’s will and its impact on our lives.
Resultados del aprendizaje de los estudiantes
- Know: Understand why it is important to study the Bible.
- Feel: Defend the importance of regular Bible study.
- Do: Make Bible study a regular part of our life.
Cuerpo de la lección
Preguntas de discusión
A continuación se sugieren preguntas para utilizar durante la parte de debate guiado de la lección. También se sugieren respuestas a las preguntas para ayudar a los alumnos a comprender los distintos conceptos. Se proporcionan para ayudar al debate y no se consideran respuestas "correctas o incorrectas".
Doctrine is a word that means a set of beliefs taught by an organization or group. For the purpose of this study and our Christian faith, doctrines are beliefs taught in scripture. Although they should be the same, there are some doctrines taught by men that may not agree with doctrine found in scripture.
Answers will vary as to where our Christian doctrine is found but the preferred answer is from the teachings of Jesus. These are found in scripture.
The purpose of this question is to establish that we follow doctrine because it is commanded by Jesus. If we are to be followers of Jesus, then we must follow His teachings.
Answers will vary but here are some examples: John 14:15; John 8:31-32; Matthew 28:19-20; Matthew 16:24; Matthew 7:21-27; I John 2:3-4.
He uses false doctrine to lead believers astray. One method he employs is to use something that sounds plausible yet is false. He has done this from the very beginning as he tempted Adam and Eve to sin in Genesis 3. Refer to the text for examples that warn about false doctrine.
Answers will vary. Here are some considerations:
- Cause division
- Instils false ideas which interfere with one's spiritual growth, even to possibly lose one's soul
- Causes distress within the believer
- Leads others to reject Jesus
Answers will vary. Here are some considerations:
- Creates unity within the Body of Christ
- Leads to salvation
- Aids in our spiritual growth which helps us stand against Satan
- Helps us lead others to Jesus
It is critically important that we discover and follow the teachings of Jesus. These are clearly taught in scripture and seen in the lives of those who are committed to Jesus. Discovering the doctrines of Jesus is not difficult but it takes a lifetime of faithful living to put them into action as God wills. Every Christian struggles from time to time with living faithfully and for that reason, God grants us His grace (Matthew 11:28-30; I John 1:5-10).