Doctrinal Preaching

Doctrinal preaching teaches and builds up the body of faith through a deepened knowledge of God. Introduction By simplest definition, doctrine means something that is taught. In more formal usage, it has more precise and binding implications. It consists of "a principle, or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief. " There is an element of acceptance, authority, taking a position, recognition of a constraining or compelling point of reference. Doctrine sets the boundaries of belief and determines the direction and character of response to ideas, propositions, lifestyles, and philosophies encountered in the long stretch of human experience. In the formation of doctrine, there is a codification of interpretations, understandings, and convictions that supports and gives meaning to selected courses of action. It is a formulation that calls for affirmation, identification, loyalty, and propagation. Some of the attitudes expressive of this sense of attachment …