Lesson on Christian Doctrine

Lesson on Christian Doctrine

2Ti3:16-17 is our New Testament Christian doctrine. The purpose for having a doctrine is to build our character and ethical principles. Ethics may be defined as that which is right, just or noble. The Greek translation for righteousness is G1343 dikaiosyn. It means integrity or virtue. The Hebrew translation for righteousness or justice is H6666 tsdaqah. Either applies to (gov.t, judge, ruler, king, Davidic king, Messiah, Gods attributes, in case or cause, truthfulness, ethically right, vindication, justification, salvation, prosperity of people, acts). Our lesson will cover three doctrines 1) reproof 2) correction 3) training or instruction. It will also include lessons about Godly or ungodly spirits.

In the reproof of chance

Silvanus wrote the first letter to Thessalonians. His instructions were prove all things; hold fast to good. Our first Christian doctrine is to reproof or test the spirit leaving nothing to chance. The Greek translation for reproof is G1650 elegchos which means: a proof, that by which a thing is proved or tested; conviction. 1Th5:21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

There is nothing so costly as ignorance

Ignorance is costly. Saint John has instructed us to try the spirits to see if they are of God. He has let us know that many false prophets have gone out into the world to deceive many. Our first doctrine is reproof. We reprove every spirit to see if it is of God or some evil spirit. Since it is our Christian doctrine none should become offended. In actuality taking offense to being reproved is evidence that the spirit inside of us is not of Christ. The reason is that the Holy Spirit is aware of our doctrine and takes pleasure when we exercise what we have been taught. We have paid the price of being misled by false prophets. 1Jo4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Nabal and Abigail

Nabal and Abigail represent one of the greatest moral lesson about an evil man being married to a peacemaker. 1Sa25:3 Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.

Meaning of Nabal
Hebrew translation of H5036 Nabal is foolish, senseless or fool. Nabal is synonymous to the word vile. The biblical story about Nabal and Abigail is a moral lesson to teach us that God is appalled by vile or churlish immoral character such as Nabal. God was very pleased by the moral virtue of his wife Abigail. She was a peacemaker. The Bible says that she was a woman of good understanding. Hebrew translation of bountiful is H2896 towb which means good, excellent, rich, pleasant, appropriate, happy, prosperous, kind, good understanding, benign, right or ethical. H771 showa` means independent, noble or generous. So the moral of the story is that God blesses us with prosperity. God expects for us to be generous like Abigail to share our blessings with others. If we were to become like Nabal, then God is able to take away our same blessings.

Meaning or churlish
Hebrew translation for churlish is H3596 kiylay. It means scoundrel or knave. The Merriam Webster Dictionary has defined scoundrel or knave as a mean, evil or unprincipled person. Churlish persons are vile. He or she will speak villainy. Webster has defined villainy as that which is immoral. We come back to moral or ethical character. The Bible is very specific. There is no way to get around the fact that Gods word is purposed to establish our moral or ethical standards. Isa32:7 The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.

Liberal is a Godly spirit

Liberal is a Godly spirit. It is cited in the Old and New Testaments (Pro11:25, Isa32:5, 8 and 2Cr9:3). Liberal has 2 Hebrew translations: Brakah means: blessing, prosperity, praise of God, gift, present, treaty of peace. Nadiyb means: inclined, willing, noble in mind and character, generous princely. Liberal has one Greek meaning: Haplots means singleness, simplicity, sincerity, mental honesty, free from pretense or hypocrisy, unselfish, openness of heart by manifesting by generosity. Later, we will examine our Christian doctrine to discover the whole truth why God favors liberal-minded persons. This should clear up any misunderstanding or confusion Christians may have about adopting a political viewpoint. If our indwelling spirits are antagonistic towards a Godly spirit, then it tells God that we are harboring evil spirits in us.

Conservative vs. Liberal

Conservative isnt in the Bible. Vile or churl is the closest translation that could fit, because neither may be called liberal. The Conservative political party has one main agenda and that is to divide Gods kingdom. It pretends to serve God, but how can it serve God with an agenda to incite division? The Liberal partys agenda is in the Bible and has been ordained by God. Isa32:5 The vile person shall be no more called liberal, nor the churl said to be bountiful.

Vile Give Till it hurts

This stupid ad is comparing giving with self-injurious behaviors (SIB). To compare SIB with giving illustrates immoral or unethical character. God would be ashamed if we as Godly Christians were to stoop to low level as this. It doesnt make any sense. Wrong is wrong! Our second doctrine is to correct wrong conduct or doctrines. Instead, we go along and refrain exercising our Christian doctrine. The repercussion has led to immoral or unethical conduct. Satan has manifested himself as ruler in our political arena.

Understanding Liberal Politics

Look at this stupid ad. It is so stupid that it suggests that if you understand liberal politics then you must have your head stuck up your ass. God must have his head stuck up his ass too! In Gods eyes its a blessing to give bountifully. Jesus has said that it is better to give than to receive (Acts20:35). One has to have a good knowledge of God to understand liberal politics. Gods divine purpose is to establish his kingdom here on earth. Jesus has stated that a kingdom divided cannot stand (Mat12:25 & Luk11:17). Christ is the ruler over Gods kingdom. As Godly Christians we abide by his teaching of the gospel. We have been taught by Christ to be liberal. The reason is that God is judging our heart to see if we care about our fellow mankind. If we have genuine care for those who are poor or suffering, then God knows we have Christs Holy Spirit abiding inside of us.

Govt. Shutdown
Government shutdown is a vile or churl act to vilify the liberal party. Government workers have been laid off during an economy thats recovering from a recession. That is like adding fuel to the fire. God is watching all this chaos and confusion going on in America. Gods liberal party has been striving to serve our poor. He is offended at Conservatives shutting downs government. Pr22:9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

What should Congress do?

What should Congress do about our new health care law? The answer is do whats right in the eyesight of God and the law. Its a two-fold double whammy. 1. Health care is an ethical duty 2. Health care is our new law Congress owns both an ethical and legal duty to fund healthcare reform. Conservatives, having a temper tantrum to shutdown government is childish, reckless and/or evil. It merely demonstrates how low their moral or ethical standards have dropped in public eyesight.

Conservative Bandwagon
Millions of Christians have hopped aboard the Conservative bandwagon. The reason they have been joining their team in record fashion is none of Gods ministers have exercised our Christian doctrine. We have both a moral and ethical duty to reprove, correct and instruct in righteousness. Prosperity for all people is Gods sole ambition for establishing government. It is where Gods people have join to pool our financial resources to bless those who are less fortunate. The purpose for government isnt to benefit the wealthy class. Rather, it is to fulfill the will of God to care for our needy.

Land flowing with milk and honey

United States is Gods promise land flowing with milk and honey. God has sworn an oath to our forefathers. Yet, we have wasted too much money on unnecessary wars. Now the milk and honey has dried up, and who do conservatives blame except the poor. Heaven forbids! The deficit our nation suffers is the folly of following behind a Nabal spirit, rather than the spirit of Abigail. For she was a peacemaker, whom God has shown his favor. He elevated her to a queen when she married her husband David. Jer11:5 That I may perform the oath which I have sworn unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is this day. Then answered I, and said, So be it, O LORD.

Integrity and virtue

I hope that my Lesson on Christian Doctrine has taught you to appreciate the value of having integrity and/or virtue. God expects for us to demonstrate noble character. We serve a mighty good and loving God. He loves our entire world despite how wretched our world may have become. As Christians our duty is to allow the light of Christ to shine in our lives. We are the salt of the Earth. This means that our character should reflect a noble or Godly spirit. None of us should act vile or churlish towards one another to display an evil spirit. We all have fallen short of Gods divine glory.

The Kingdom of God

The kingdom of God is predicated upon our giving to help the poor. Apostle Paul has coined the term charity which means love. Each charitable institution is an agent to administer Gods love to the less fortunate. Charity isnt intended to make Gods ministers wealthy. Rather, charity is intended to serve the financial needs of the poor and suffering. Our government is also a charitable institution that has been ordained by God. Our public officials have lined their own wallets to bleed our pockets. Rm13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

Rightly dividing the word of truth

2Timothy 2:15 has imputed a moral duty for us to show ourselves approved by God as a workman unashamed to rightly divide the word of truth. It is a tedious chore to research the Hebrew/Greek translation of biblical terminology. God rewards this type of hard labor. God is able to reveal so much more when we take time to do our homework. It is a much easier chore to sit in the sanctuary waiting for pastors to do your homework for you. Our blessings come from studying Gods word in the privacy of our own sanctuary at home. Our house is Gods house too. Bible study should be a daily practice. Yet, dont be lazy and just read the Bible. Rather, seek to gain wisdom and understanding. God is developing our moral and ethical character. He wishes for us to be noble or virtuous. Even if we were amidst others of ungodly character we stand out as owning a Godly character. We expect to be mocked or scorned. It comes with the territory of serving God. If we stand fast long enough God will redeem us from whatever our suffering or tribulation may be and make our enemies become our footstool. The reason is that our enemies wont have the Holy Spirit abiding inside him or her. Otherwise, he or she wouldnt be our enemy. We are peacemakers. Yet, his or her spirit is so full of hatred that he or she cant see Gods love abides in us. Now the question is how do we rightly divide the word of truth? It is very easy once you think about it. Judaic doctrine in the Old Testament was founded upon the fear of the Lord. Christian doctrine in our New Testament is founded upon the love of God. What this means is that everything we do must be done because our love of God is so immaculate in our heart. Jesus has commanded us to love one another. If we forsake sharing our love with our brothers or sisters, then God shall forsake us too!

If you didnt get this lesson

If you didnt get this lesson then dont feel bad just write down I can do better. You arent by yourself. There are ordained ministers, who havent been taught our Christian doctrine. This is the first time many have heard this lesson being taught. The alarming news is that God holds each minister (Ja3:1) to stricter standards as Godly teachers. This brings us to our final doctrine which is training or instruction. We have a moral and/or ethical duty to train or instruct our brothers or sisters how God administers justice or righteousness through charity. Love is a gift of God. We are to spread Gods love to those who havent been loved. Fear is an evil spirit. Persons who are evil resort to fear tactics. Satan is the ruler over our world, because we naively follow his tactics. Time has come for us to turn away from fear tactics. What this means is that love conquers all. Love is greater than faith and hope put together. Were going to start a worldwide movement to spread Gods love to every man, woman and child on Earth! 1Cr13:13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. By Stanley Green