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# doctrine, teaching, beliefs, instructions, knowledge #
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## Definition: ##
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The word "doctrine" literally means "teaching." It usually refers to religious teaching.
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* In the context of Christian teachings, "doctrine" refers to all teachings about God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – including all his character qualities and everything he has done.
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* It also refers to everything God teaches Christians about how to live holy lives that bring glory to him.
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* The word "doctrine" is sometimes also used to refer to false or worldly religious teachings that come from human beings. The context makes the meaning clear.
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* This term could also be translated as "teaching."
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(See also: [teach](../other/teach.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Timothy 01:3-4](rc://en/tn/help/1ti/01/03)
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* [2 Timothy 03:16-17](rc://en/tn/help/2ti/03/16)
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* [Mark 07:6-7](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/07/06)
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* [Matthew 15:7-9](rc://en/tn/help/mat/15/07)
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: H3948, G1319, G1322, G2085
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