In theology, one of the first things that needs to happen when we study something, is to define what the words mean in their biblical context.
In this instance,
“Doctrine,” means, a system or teaching related to a subject.
The subject in this case is “Grace.”
”Grace” defined: God’s divine changing of a heart, mind, and will, (all the same) from a heart that once hated God, and unable to please Him in any capacity, to a heart that now loves God and He is pleased with.
So, put that all together, the Doctrines of Grace are:
“the teaching of Scripture whereby, God divinely changes the heart, mind, will, of a person that is totally corrupt and unable to please Him, into a person who is completely transformed in his heart, mind, and will, and into one that now loves God and more importantly, God is now pleased with him and He will not count his sins against him.”
That’s a mouthful, but it is the very basis of biblical theology, and also, the explanation of the salvation of everyone who has EVER been BORN AGAIN.
If this is foreign to you, chances are, that what you’ve just read is not sitting right with you. If that’s the case, I would ask you to consider staying with me for the next few posts and try to comprehend just what is being said.
WARNING: the Doctrines of God’s Saving Grace utterly DESTROY man’s pride, which is exactly where God wants you to be.
Also, if these doctrines are new to you, I can assure you they are as old as the scriptures themselves and have been taught throughout the history of the church, but don’t take my word for it EVER, or your friend, or even your pastors word, “WHAT DOES THE SCRIPTURES SAY,” should be our practice.
Soli Deo Gloria
