Can We Be the Church?

Doctrines A Foundation of Christianity from the series The Church, Organism or Organization?

1. Outline for the Teaching Series: Doctrines a Foundation of Christianity

I will begin this series teaching about doctrines because our instruction is a foundation in our Christianity, yet rarely if ever addressed. In my nearly 30 years of walking with God, I have never heard a teaching on the impact of doctrines in us and on us, nor has there been an attempt to just define the word “doctrine”.

Doctrine is defined simply as teaching, instruction; something that is taught. The word doctrine can bring to mind a whole slew of thoughts. For some what comes to mind is that doctrine is not simple at all, but is the principles of faith. That is correct. For others doctrine brings to mind a particular belief about a subject or practice such a prayer or salvation. That is also correct. Both bring to mind something taught either formally, as in bible study or sermons or informally by a transfer of information, ideas or concepts between believers. My goal in teaching about doctrine is that you would gain an understanding of doctrines and have the wherewithal to discern the doctrines of God as opposed to doctrines of men or demons. And in so doing, you would be liberated by the truth.

Throughout this series, I will present specific examples of traditionally held Christian beliefs and practices. I do this for the purpose of teaching not merely for the sake of pointing out error.  As in the introductory video, I ask that you remain open. You will be challenged.  As an encouragement to me, a dear friend espoused a belief that most Christians hold dear. A belief I had once accepted without question, because it was taught to me by those I trusted.  I had come to learn through studying the Scriptures that the belief was in error. Although I appreciated what my friend was trying to do, I told her the teaching was not correct and I could show her in the Holy Scriptures.  She told me she liked practicing what she believed and it did not matter what I showed her in the Bible. I pray you would not be like this friend. As you are challenged, you must seek truth yourself.  As you do, I am confident that the Spirit of God will bear witness inside of you of the truth.  

The video teaching on doctrines will be uploaded on Friday, October 17, 2014. To help you prepare, I created brief outline containing definitions and reference scriptures.  Click Here to Download

In the introductory video, I stated you must discover how you learn and some responded that they didn’t know where to begin.  To help with this process, we will post study tips that will prove helpful so stay tuned.

Word to consider...Trust

Trust: to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), that is, credit; by implication to entrust. Belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc.
 

Jesus said, “He who is faithful (trustworthy, worth trust) in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust (wicked, treacherous; specifically heathen) in what is least is unjust also in much. Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon (wealth) who will commit to your trust the true riches?”

Perhaps what we must consider is our everyday dealings in the world and our expectations. For if we can not and/or will not be trustworthy in what is temporal (here today and gone tomorrow) obviously we will not be entrusted with the riches of knowing God and understanding His kingdom.

Introductory Video to the Teaching Series "The Church - An Organism or Organization"

A Revelation of Jesus Christ: The Gathering, September 27, 2014

New Video Bible Teaching Series

Beginning October 3rd, I will begin a new video bible teaching series.  I don't have a name for this series as of yet.  You can judge from my previous blog posts and video posts from The Gathering that I am not good with creating enticing titles using the current Christian trends or buzz words that will compel the reader/viewer to look further.  Rather, I wish that those who read a post or click to watch a video do so because they, like me desires to walk in the Light of God's Word as revealed through the Holy Scriptures and is compelled by the truth. Jesus declared that “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

We will start with an introductory video.  Each teaching will be between 30 and 45 minutes in length with most being 30 minutes long. I invite you to participate by providing your feedback and asking questions through the comment section on our YouTube Channel or by email at alandpromisedministries@gmail.com. I encourage you to read the blogs regarding "The Church: Organization or Organism" and to view the videos from The Gathering on YouTube. 

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