Spiritual Growth and Christian Doctrines

I hear it all too often. A Christian claims he's not concerned with "doctrine," he just wants to follow Jesus. Is that possible? Can a Christian really follow Jesus and not give attention to the doctrines of the faith?

"Doctrine" sounds a lot like "indoctrinate" and that almost always brings up negative feelings. Doctrine is simply the teachings. And who wouldn't want to learn?

Thing about this. Jesus said, "But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you" (John 14:26). There is nothing wrong with the teachings (doctrines) of the Christian faith. In fact, doctrine is a crucial aspect of spiritual growth.

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