That FORM of Doctrine (Introduction)
The word of God, as given in Paul’s epistles, was designed for our godly edification. The word edifies us, from the foundation and through spiritual growth, to renew our minds, form Christ in us, and bring us to the point of godly living through good works.
It is not an instant process. Like a seed is planted, it must first take root, be fed and nurtured, and only then does it start to produce fruit. Similarly, Paul uses a building analogy. The word must first have a foundation, then only can we start to build upon it with materials that glorify God.
1Co 3:6-9 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. (7) So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. (8) Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. (9) For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.
This series will highlight that with study and faithfulness, with time and diligence, the word will take form in your heart, do a work within you, and bring you to the point of godliness and profitability for God.
Not everything that Paul deals with is about our salvation. Paul completed this topic by the 5th chapter of Romans. Everything after this is to build you up in the faith through doctrinal edification and bring you to godly maturity in Christ.
2Ti 3:16-17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: (17) That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Continue the series here:
- That FORM of Doctrine (Part 1- Form)
- That FORM of Doctrine (Part 2 - Inform)
- That FORM of Doctrine (Part 3 - Transform)
- That FORM of Doctrine (Part 4 - Conform)
- That FORM of Doctrine (Part 5 - Perform)
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