With so many different churches- how do YOU detemine what doctrine is truly Biblical?

[theThinker]

Trinity- in various versions.

Monotheism.

Immortal Soul/ Mortal soul

No musical instruments

Sabbath/ No Sabbath

 

ETC.

[George]

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[Willa]

Welcome, Thinker.  Jesus said that when we would receive the Holy Spirit, He would guide us into all truth.   It is important to be sensitive to Him.  He helps us to prioritize.  Some doctrines are central to the Gospel and the Bible, like the Trinity.  There are others like musical instruments that are not and aren't even really mentioned in the Scripture.   They aren't important to our salvation.  We can discuss this in more detail in other areas on Worthy.   Blessings.

[Tristen]

Hi and welcome again tT.

FYI – this is the welcome section. The threads you posted here might get more eyes if you repost them in the 'Pavilion' section when you are able.

The answer to your question is in the question itself – we use the Bible to determine doctrine.

All legitimate Christian denominations agree on the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith (e.g. the Divine authority of Scripture, the Eternal Deity of Christ, the Virgin Birth of Christ, the Vicarious Sacrifice of Christ, the Bodily Resurrection of Christ etc.) - i.e. those doctrines that define and distinguish Christian beliefs from other belief systems.

There is no rule that all Christians must agree about every doctrine. Doctrines, such as most of those you listed, would be considered by most Christians to be 'non-essential' doctrines. That means there is some room for respectful disagreement.

With regards to the “Trinity” concept, this refers mainly to the Eternal Deity of Christ (a fundamental Christian doctrine) – and is a monotheistic concept (and therefore not an actual example of difference).

 

[R. Hartono]

Welcome n be blessed.

We need to pray n live humble everyday to rcv guidance of Holy Spirit.

The kingdom of God is not found in religious sanctuaries but in the humble hearts that forgive n share.

[enoob57]

There is one truth and it is the written Word of God... thus as written material it is to be examined hermeneutically ( the science of interpreting literature as the intent of writer )... when this is accomplished, only by study, then your foundation is upon God's Word alone! You will have Biblical Doctrine as described here:

2 Tim 3:15-17

15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
KJV
 

 

[theThinker]

Interesting replies.

However I see a lot of church doctrine alien to the Bible.....

[R. Hartono]

1 hour ago, theThinker said:

Interesting replies.

However I see a lot of church doctrine alien to the Bible.....

Such as what

[Tristen]

2 hours ago, theThinker said:

Interesting replies.

However I see a lot of church doctrine alien to the Bible.....

As it stands, your comment here approaches an Unsupported Assertion (i.e. a logic fallacy rendering the statement to be currently, technically irrational).

The next step in the analysis is to investigate and discuss whether the doctrines are truly "alien to the Bible", or whether you have simply settled on a doctrine and subsequently declared every argument that disagrees with you as "alien to the Bible".

I'd suggest picking one of those church doctrines which you consider to be "alien to the Bible", then start a thread in an appropriate forum/sub-forum; thus giving you the opportunity to consider how the opposing position relates their doctrine to "the Bible" (if at all).

 

[The_Patriot21]

first off using the Bible...second off by their actions. No church is going to be 100% right on doctrine...just like no human being can be...but a genuine church will have the love of God flowing through them, and it will show by their actions.