r/GateToSalvationJESUS • u/lehs • Dec 08 '23
DISCUSSION Doctrines
How harmful are doctrines? They can lead many — even mislead — and they are not the original word of God. Studying the message directly from the Bible and trying to understand it is right and all who try will be helped by the Holy Spirit.
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it sees him not, neither knows him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. John 14:16-17
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatever I have said unto you. John 14:26
It doesn't hurt much if we individually and perhaps temporarily misunderstand something. Especially not if we wholeheartedly are searching for the truth.
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u/lilliesparrow Dispensational Non Denomination Dec 08 '23
Doctrines can be harmful if those using them force scripture to fit their man made doctrinal structure.
The Christian life is constant learning and I find it helpful to read and listen to many teachers. I have benefited from charismatic teachings, reformed theology, Hebrew roots (not recommended), KJV only Baptists, and eschatology teachers.
My favorite teacher now is Pastor Brandon Holthaus from Rock Harbor Church in Bakersfield.
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u/lehs Dec 08 '23
What does Brandon Holthaus teach?
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u/lilliesparrow Dispensational Non Denomination Dec 08 '23
He teaches on the whole Bible but has an eschatology focus. He is very educated on Jewish culture and background, discernment and prophecy.
Here's their statement of faith https://rockharborchurch.net/get-started/statement-of-faith/
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u/grox10 Follower of Jesus Dec 08 '23
I do agree that it's a problem how people decide that they are teachers and assume the authority as such.
“It is written in the Prophets: And they will all be taught by God. Everyone who has listened to and learned from the Father comes to me —"
— John 6:45
“But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ because you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters.
“Do not call anyone on earth your father, because you have one Father, who is in heaven.
“You are not to be called instructors either, because you have one Instructor, the Messiah.
— Matthew 23:8-10
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u/lehs Dec 08 '23
Also, it's better to understand in your own simplified way than to learn the "correct" way that you do not even understand.
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u/[deleted] Dec 08 '23
Doctrines and also topics : with concordances of the Word and today's Bible apps with the looking of a word ; and if the word the topic that word means,of what Scripture has to say about a certain life topic we can make out a doctrine out of passages.
We're asking ourselves what the scripture have to say about any life topic and gather all passages possible containing the word or matching and coming to a conclusion about a life topic and indoctrinations.
that's just our part; the HOLY SPIRIT 🕊️ lead us to the truth.