What is doctrine?

What is doctrine?

• A. Proverbs 4:2
• B. Romans 12:2
• C. 1 Timothy 4:16
• D. Colossians 2:8

Answer: (A)

Doctrine means teaching or instruction that guides what to believe and how to live. Proverbs 4:2 says “good doctrine” and speaks of my law as something to follow, showing doctrine as sound instruction given to shape behavior and belief. This direct use of the term to denote trustworthy instruction makes it the best fit for defining doctrine. The other verses discuss how to live after being taught (transformation of the mind) or warn against false teachings, but they don’t define doctrine as clearly.

Doctrine means teaching or instruction that guides what to believe and how to live. Proverbs 4:2 says “good doctrine” and speaks of my law as something to follow, showing doctrine as sound instruction given to shape behavior and belief. This direct use of the term to denote trustworthy instruction makes it the best fit for defining doctrine. The other verses discuss how to live after being taught (transformation of the mind) or warn against false teachings, but they don’t define doctrine as clearly.