Sound Doctrine... What does that mean?

[Indentured Servant]

Both Timothy and Titus use the phrase "sound doctrine" twice in their respective letters.

In the context of each, or all, of these passages of Scripture, what is "sound doctrine?"

What does it mean?

What is the goal of Timothy and Titus by saying this?

 

[Colo Millz]

“Sound doctrine” in Timothy and Titus means healthy, life-giving teaching consistent with the gospel of Christ. It is teaching that nourishes faith and produces godliness, as opposed to false, diseased, or flattering doctrines that destroy the soul. Paul presses this theme because the goal of Timothy and Titus is to guard the gospel, protect the church, and form a community whose life reflects the truth they confess.

 

[Indentured Servant]

“Sound doctrine” in Timothy and Titus means healthy, life-giving teaching consistent with the gospel of Christ. It is teaching that nourishes faith and produces godliness, as opposed to false, diseased, or flattering doctrines that destroy the soul. Paul presses this theme because the goal of Timothy and Titus is to guard the gospel, protect the church, and form a community whose life reflects the truth they confess.

Well stated.

Your response surprised me... Most people don't articulate that well.

 

[Gregory Thompson]

Both Timothy and Titus use the phrase "sound doctrine" twice in their respective letters.

In the context of each, or all, of these passages of Scripture, what is "sound doctrine?"

What does it mean?

What is the goal of Timothy and Titus by saying this?

Sound doctrine is what sounds good to a particular denomination or tradition.

The original sound doctrine is lost.

 

[Indentured Servant]

Sound doctrine is what sounds good to a particular denomination or tradition.

The original sound doctrine is lost.

I certainly share that sentiment.

That is, in part, why I chose this question.

It's my way of getting to know people; and, usually, that helps me to gauge their general mindset, and ability to communicate in the love of Christ.

So far, I'm surprised that I haven't been "schooled" by someone with a hardcore doctrinal prowess.

Most of the churches that I used to attend, spoke often of "sound doctrine," but, as you indicated, that only meant "we're right, everyone else is wrong."

I started noticing that every church claimed to only preach "sound doctrine," but it was the pew-warmers from who I kept hearing, "Oh, our pastor only preaches 'sound doctrine'," but no one ever knew what it meant from a Scriptural perspective.

 

[Gregory Thompson]

I certainly share that sentiment.

That is, in part, why I chose this question.

It's my way of getting to know people; and, usually, that helps me to gauge their general mindset, and ability to communicate in the love of Christ.

So far, I'm surprised that I haven't been "schooled" by someone with a hardcore doctrinal prowess.

Most of the churches that I used to attend, spoke often of "sound doctrine," but, as you indicated, that only meant "we're right, everyone else is wrong."

I started noticing that every church claimed to only preach "sound doctrine," but it was the pew-warmers from who I kept hearing, "Oh, our pastor only preaches 'sound doctrine'," but no one ever knew what it meant from a Scriptural perspective.

For me, sound doctrine results in a lifestyle that does not hinder, but enhances one's connection and relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Jesus said we would know false prophets by their fruit, so it works the other way around too.