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St. Matt:
In the frame of reference given to us by the Scriptures, the definition of doctrine can be reduced to its most common denominator. There is no doubt that doctrine is biblical teaching, its eternal truths and its the revealed plan of salvation. But its elemental meaning is simpler than that...God-given doctrine (teachings of The Book) is the clearest reflection of God's character and attributes. As we are made in His image and as Jesus Christ is the express image of the invisible God, so too, biblical doctrine is the express image of that self same God. Doctrine reflects the fundamental nature of God, His essence and His characteristics.
And if this is the case, it is critically important that doctrine be interpreted in two ways: (1) in light of God's sovereign, holy nature, and (2) NOT for any private or personal interpretation.
Surely we do the Spirit of God great harm when we take His pure doctrine and misinterpret (and even twist) it for our own point of view.
God = doctrine
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