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NASB | Titus 1:9 holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Titus 1:9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy word [of God] as it was taught to him, so that he will be able both to give accurate instruction in sound [reliable, error-free] doctrine and to refute those who contradict [it by explaining their error]. |
Bible Question: Is all new doctrine false doctrine? I saw this idea stated as a fact and used to refute pre-trib teaching. Does Titus 1:9 indicate that all doctrine is to be treated as a body of truth that is passed from believer to believer? Or is the Bible to be interpreted and new doctrines developed over time? Any additional verses which address this? |
Bible Answer: Dear Listener, Greetings in Jesus' name! "Is all new doctrine false doctrine?" No. Not any more than all old doctrine is true doctrine! If we say that 'doctrine' equals the traditions of men, then all doctrine is false. "BUT IN VAIN DO THEY WORSHIP ME, TEACHING AS DOCTRINES THE PRECEPTS OF MEN." Matthew 15:9 NASB. However, if we say that 'doctrine' equals the Word of God, then all doctrine is true. Actually, in this interpretation there is no old or new, only truth. "That which has been is that which will be, And that which has been done is that which will be done. So there is nothing new under the sun. Is there anything of which one might say, 'See this, it is new'? Already it has existed for ages Which were before us." Ecclesiastes 1:9,10 NASB. New doctrines are not 'developed,' but only re-discovered. Sometimes a person will come forth and say that he has a 'new revelation' from God. This is impossible! However, there are forgotten *previous* revelations from God. Usually they are only forgotten in that particular group! :-) God's entire Word is alive and complete right now! The problem is that nobody has it all together. (though many claim it!!) Please try not to be too harsh on those that claim 'new revelation' of truth. Most do not really believe they have something that nobody ever had before. (though I admit that some do!) I count this error to be in the same league as those that claim 'complete revelation' of truth. :-) Peace in Christ Jesus, charis |
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