Doctrine, nature of

The teachings of Scripture, especially as expressed as a formulation and summary of revealed truth.

Doctrine communicated

In the OT

Ezra 7:10 See also Deuteronomy 33:10; Psalm 78:1–4, Psalm 119:33–36; Proverbs 4:1–2; Malachi 2:6

For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, to practice it, and to teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel.

In the ministry of Jesus Christ

Matthew 4:23 See also Matthew 9:35; Mark 6:6, Mark 6:34; Luke 6:6, Luke 13:10, Luke 13:22, Luke 19:47, Luke 20:1, Luke 21:37; John 6:59MAT John 7:28–29, Matthew 13:54, Matthew 22:23–33; Mark 1:21–22 parallel Luke 4:31–32

Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.

In the ministry of the apostles

Acts 2:42 See also Acts 4:2, Acts 5:42, Acts 18:112 Timothy 1:13 See also 1 Corinthians 15:3–5; Philippians 2:5–11; 1 Timothy 3:16; Titus 2:1–10; Hebrews 5:11–6:2

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

In the church

Ephesians 4:11 See also Acts 13:1; Romans 12:7; 1 Corinthians 12:28, 1 Corinthians 14:26; 1 Timothy 5:17; James 3:1

And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,

True doctrine is from God

John 7:16; 2 Timothy 3:16–17 See also John 8:28, John 12:49–50, John 14:10, John 14:24; 2 Peter 1:20–21

“My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.