Malcolm Cox

Christian doctrine is an exploration of the way God intends us to relate to him, one another and the world. It isn’t a dry or difficult topic but an exciting and dynamic one. What could be more important? Not only that, but the consequences of teaching and living by erroneous doctrine are serious, “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” (1 Timothy 4:16) We, like those of Paul’s day, live in a time when “people will not put up with sound doctrine.” (2 Timothy 4:3) What is our responsibility? “You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine.” (Titus 2:1) See also 1 Timothy 1:3. Teaching what is accurate will enable us to, “encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.” (Titus 1:9) In this module we will examine common Christian doctrines held by various denominations with three aims: * To discover their value - even if they differ from our understanding * To discover any errors - and eval