• Ephesians 4:11-14
    And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting,
     
  • Jude 1:3-4
    Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning 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 saints. For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ.
     
  • Deuteronomy 13:1-5
    "If there arises among you a prophet or a dreamer of dreams, and he gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or the wonder comes to pass, of which he spoke to you, saying, "Let us go after other gods"—which you have not known—"and let us serve them," you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams, for the LORD your God is testing you to know whether you love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul. You shall walk after the LORD your God and fear Him, and keep His commandments and obey His voice; you shall serve Him and hold fast to Him. But that prophet or that dreamer of dreams shall be put to death, because he has spoken in order to turn you away from the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of bondage, to entice you from the way in which the LORD your God commanded you to walk. So you shall put away the evil from your midst.
     
  • Matthew 7:15-16
    "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?
     
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:9-15
    The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie, that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness. But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth, to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.
     
  • 1 Timothy 6:20-21
    O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge— by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.
     
  • Colossians 2:8
    Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.
     
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Resources

The Importance of Doctrine

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Doctrine holds paramount importance in defining the true path of faith and obedience to God. The Bible clearly states that God is not the author of confusion, and thus, He is not the source of doctrinal discord. Disagreements among clergymen, especially on critical matters like the Sabbath, portray a false image of God as …


Basic Doctrines: Doctrine

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

It is vital that true Christians believe and behave in accordance with God's doctrine. Jesus states unconditionally that true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. What we believe in our …


Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The importance of doctrine in religious truth is a weighty matter for individual believers, as it is easy to fall into tragic flaws by assuming that Christ approves of erroneous beliefs. Doctrine shapes one's worldview, attitudes, and conduct, directly influencing the outcomes of life through the process of teaching, belief, …


Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Ten)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The truths of the Word of God are eternal, never-ending in their validity, and can always be trusted, reflecting the unchanging nature of God Himself. As stated in Malachi 3:6, the Lord declares, "For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore you sons of Jacob are not consumed," affirming His steadfastness in fulfilling promises …


Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Nine)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The importance of doctrine cannot be overstated, as it fundamentally shapes one's worldview and decision-making. False teachings from ancient philosophers like Orpheus, Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato, and Ptolemy have infiltrated the church, blending with biblical truth and persisting into modern Christianity. These erroneous …


Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Six)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The importance of doctrine cannot be overstated, as it fundamentally shapes our relationships and spiritual lives. A lack of true conversion, rooted in correct doctrine, is often the source of many marital and personal struggles. Faith in God and alignment with His teachings provide the solution the world desperately seeks, …


Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Eight)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Faith is difficult enough to maintain on its own, but greatly confused when the pastor dilutes correct doctrine with 'benign' false doctrine from the world.


Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part Fourteen)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God has sanctified no day other than the Sabbath. Sunday worship is a pagan deviation, perpetuated by Gnosticism, a movement that despises God's laws.



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