Doctrine

When Moses was about to make the tabernacle, God gave him a pattern or replica to study.  God said, see that you make all things according to the pattern, that I showed you in the Mount.  Hebrews 8:5 - God told Moses exactly how he wanted the tabernacle to be built, inside and outside.  God told Moses what materials to use, and how he wanted them used; he even gave him a pattern, or replica of the tabernacle for Moses to study: and in Exodus 25:40 God said, Look, that you make them after the pattern, which was shewed you in the Mount.   Moses was not to change the plans in anyway; God even gave him the exact measurements, and he was not to deviate from the pattern that was given by God in Mount Sinai. 

In I Chronicles the 13th chapter, King David was thinking about God, and how he would love to have the Ark of God back in Jerusalem.  David loved God with all his heart, and the Ark represented the presence of God.

So David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with all the leaders of Israel, and said unto all the congregation of Israel, if it seem good unto you and that it be of the Lord our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren everywhere, that are left in the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities, and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us: and let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we inquired not at it in the days of Saul. 

This was a good thing David wanted to do, and all the people were excited about it, because this would mean that the presence of God was with Israel again.  It was also the will of God for the ark to be brought back: but there was only one way that the ark could be moved.  You see God even told Moses how he wanted the ark moved and David was not aware of this.

David thought how nice it would be to build a nice new cart and just put the ark on this nice new cart, and they would come dancing back to Jerusalem with joy, because the presence of God would be in their midst again.  But what David didn't know was, that the ark was to be moved only one way.  My friend it's Gods way or no way.  God will not bow to man's plan of attack, but we must bow to the plan of God, and God only has one plan.  So David gathered all Israel to bring the ark of God from Kirjath-Jiarim and they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: and Uzza and Ahio drove the cart.  David and all Israel played all kinds of musical instruments, and shouted and danced before the Lord: no doubt, they were rejoicing because they were going to have the ark of God, or the presence of God, in their midst, just as it had been in years gone by; and it seemed like David's plan was working out great; but there was one thing lacking: David failed to search the scriptures to see if he was following the plan of God in moving the ark. 

The Bible says in I Chronicles 13:9-14, When they came unto the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled.  And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God and David was displeased, because the Lord had made a breach upon Uzza.  And David was afraid of God that day, saying, how shall I bring the ark of God home with me?  So David brought not the ark home to himself to the City of David, but carried it aside into the house of Obed-edom, the Gittite.  And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three months.  And the Lord blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had. 

We must never try to change the plan of God to fit our little program.  God has always had a plan: he had a plan for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.  He had a plan for Moses and the Israelites in the time of the law and the tabernacle plan, and he has a plan for today, and it is up to us to obey that plan. 

Evidently David studied the scriptures and found out that the ark was not to be moved on wagons, but it was to be carried on the shoulders of the sons of Kohath.  Only the priests were to touch the ark.  A man lost his life because David didn't search the scriptures to see how the ark was to be moved.  Three months later after finding out how to carry the ark; they came dancing and shouting into the city of David, and they brought the ark of the Lord, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it.  II Samuel 6:13-18. 

Any old way won't do.  Jesus said, search the scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life, and they are they that testify of me.  Jesus is our ark Hebrews 10:14-31.  There is only one body and one spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling: One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 

There is a teaching that doctrine really isn't important but let's see what the scriptures have to say about doctrine.  Isaiah 29:24  They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine. 

1. I Timothy 3:1,2, That you might charge some that they teach no other doctrine.   
2. I Timothy 4:16, Take heed to thyself, and unto the doctrine: for in doing this though shalt save thyself and them that hear thee.
3. Titus 2:9-16, Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.  For there are many unruly and vain talkers, and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: whose mouths must b stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.  One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, the Cretians are alway liars, even beasts, slow bellies.  This witness is true.  Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith: not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.  Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.  They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. 
4. Titus 2:1, But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. 
5. II John 9-11, Whosoever transgreseth, and abideth not in the body of Christ, hath not God.  He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the father and the son.  If there come any unto you and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed for he that bideth him God Speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
6. Galations 1:6-9, I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the Grace of Christ unto another Gospel: which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the Gospel of Christ.  But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other Gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.  Paul was very empathic for in verse 9 he repeated himself as we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
7. Hebrews 13:9, Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrine.
8. I Timothy 4:1,2, Now the spirit speeketh expressly,  that in the later times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils; speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
9. Isaiah 28:9-18, Doctrine. very important.
10. Ephesians 2:20, The Apostles Doctrine must be our doctrine.  No other foundation I I Corinthians 3:11.
11. Isaiah 29:24 They also that erred in spirit shall come to understanding, and they that murmured shall learn doctrine.  O thank God, God is going to help us to understand.
12. John 7:16-17, Jesus believed that doctrine was necessary, Matt. 7:28; Matt. 23:33; Mark 1:22; Mark 4:2.  Example: The parables.  Jesus believed in doctrine.  Mark 11:18; Mark 12:38-40 -  His doctrine.  Luke 4:16-32.
13. Romans 16:17,18 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.  For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
14. II Thess. 3:6, Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
15. II Corin. 3:13-17, All scripture is given by the inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.  We must know how to rightly divide the word of truth.
16. II Tim. 4:1-5, I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.  For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.  But watch thou in all things, indure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
17. II Corin. 4:1-4, Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; but have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness,. nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every mans conscience in the sight of God.  But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God should come unto them.
18. Luke 8:10 - To those who are searching for truth will find it.  It's only for the hungry and thirsty.
19. II Corin. 11:1-4,  II Corin. 11:11-15.
20. II Corin. 13:1, This is the third time I am coming to you.  In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.  It takes more than one scripture to establish a doctrine.
21. II Corin. 13:5, Examine yourselves whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves, know that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobate.  We must examine ourselves by the word of God, all of the word of God, precept upon precept, line upon line, here a little and there a little.  Isaiah 28:10,11.
22. Galatians 1:6-9, I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.  But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.  As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
23. II Tim 3:1-7, Ever learning and never coming to the knowledge of the truth.  People explain away the scriptures, because they want to teach that you can't live above sin. Without the holy ghost, speaking in tongues, it's impossible to live above sin, thus they teach that everyone, all are sinners, because repeating a simple prayer will not give the power to live above sin.  See Acts 1:8.  Ye shall receive power after the holy ghost is come upon you. There is no scripture that tells us that we are sinners after we receive the born again experience.   Romans the tenth chapter was never intended to be a plan of salvation.  Intelligent men teach this because they are blinded to the truth. 
24. Galatians 4:1-7, And because ye are sons, God has sent forth the spirit of his son into your hearts, crying Abba father = speaking in tongues.  When a baby is born it cries.
25. Galatians 4:16, Paul asked the question, am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?
26. Galatians 5 - Read the whole chapter.
27. Galatians 6:6-8, Be not deceived, God is not mocked.
28. Ephesians 4:11-20, That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive.
29. Phil. 3:1-3, Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.  See Rev. 22:15,  See Isaiah 56:10-12,  See Psalms 22:16.
30. I Tim. 1:3-11, That they teach no other doctrine.  All of the apostles preached the same things, the same doctrine. 
31. I Tim. 4:1,2, Now the spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; speaking lies in hypocrisies; having their conscience seared with a hot iron.
32. I Tim. 4:7-13, Give attendance to reading, exhortation, to doctrine.  Paul believed in doctrine.  We must obey all the word of God.
33. I Tim. 6:1-21, Verse one, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
1. Verse 3 - If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness.
34. II Tim. 2:5, If a man also strive for masteries, yet he is not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
35. II Tim. 3rd chapter.  Verse 7, ever learning and never coming to the knowledge of the truth.  Verse 16 and 17, All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
36. Hebrews 13:9, Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines.
37. James 1:13-16, Do not err my beloved brethren. 
38. Matt. 15:1-20, Read.
39. Matt. 16.1-12, Read.
40. Mark 7:1-9, Read.
41. Mark 8:34-38, Read.
42. Mark 11:15-18, They were astonished at his doctrine.
43. Luke 8:10, And he said, unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of  God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.
44. Luke 16:16,17, Read.
45. John 7:14-19, Jesus said, my doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.  Jesus was God with us.  Matt. 1:23, the word made flesh.  John 1:14, God is a spirit.  John 4:24, The son ship equals the body of Christ.  He got his body from Mary, Matt. 1:21-23, He got his life from the spirit of God.  Matt. 1:18-20 The holy ghost was the father of Jesus. Matt. 1:18 She was found with child of the holy ghost.  Matt. 1:20 That which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.  God is a spirit John 4:24.  The spirit of God and the holy ghost or holy spirit are the same.  All of the spirit of God was in Jesus.  John 3:34 God gave not the spirit by measure.  He was the image of the invisible God, Col. 1:15.  All of God dwelt in him bodily, Col. 2:8-10.  He was made of a woman, made under the law,  Gal. 4:4.  He was the seed of David according to the flesh Romans 1:3. He was Alpha and Omega, Rev. 1:8, he is the first and the last Rev. 1:11, Rev. 2:16,

Rev. 22:13.  He holds all power in heaven and earth Matt. 28:18.  He was Immanuel God with us Isaiah 7:14, Matt. 1:23.  Isaiah 9:6, His name was called wonderful, councilor, the mighty God, the everlasting father, the prince of peace.  He is the comforter Isaiah 51:12.  John 14:18 Jesus said I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.  John 14:17, He dwelleth with you and shall be in you.  John 16:7, He is the savior.  Isaiah 43:8-14 - see verse 11, I even I am the Lord, and beside me there is no savior.  Matt. 1:21, He shall save his people from their sins.  Isaiah 44:6, He is the first and the last, he is the redeemer the Lord of hosts, He said beside me there is no God. Isaiah 44:8, Ye are my witnesses, is there a God beside me?  Yea there is no God: I know not any. He is the redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, and the Lord that maketh all things: that stretcheth forth the heavens alone:  that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself.  Gal. 3:13, Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law.  Rev. 5:9, He redeemed us by his blood.  Luke 1:68, Many more scriptures about our redeemer. Isaiah 45:6, He is the Lord and there is none else.  Isaiah 45:14, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.  In verse 15, he is God that hideth himself; God of Israel, the savior.  We know that Jesus is the savior.  Verse 18, He said I am the Lord and there is none else.  In verse 21, he said, there is no God else beside me: a just God, and a savior: there is none beside me.  In verse 21, he said, look unto me, and be ye  saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.  Isaiah 46:9, he said, remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God and there is none like me.  Isaiah 47:4 As for our redeemer the Lord of hosts is his name, the holy one of Israel.  Isaiah 48:11, he said I will not give my glory to another.  If Jesus were not God he would have no glory, because God said, my glory will I not give to another. Verse 12, he said, harken unto me O Jacob, and Israel my called: I am he: I am the first, I am the last.  In John 8:29 they asked Jesus where is your father?  And in verse 24 he said, I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.  This is serious, it's a must that we know who Jesus really is. In John 8:32, and ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.  It is just as important  to believe that Jesus is the only God manifest in the flesh, as it is to believe that there is a God. 

The greatest revelation ever given to man is, Hear O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord.  We know that Jesus is the Lord.  Deut. 6:4, see verses 5-9.