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# doctrine
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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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* Christian doctrine generally involves teaching or exhortation on specific aspects of Christian life to people who are already believers in Christ, in order to help them become stronger and more mature in their faith.
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* Specifically, Christian doctrine refers to all teachings about God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – including all his character qualities and everything he has done. It also refers to everything God teaches Christians about how to live holy lives that bring glory to him.
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* Some English versions use the word "doctrine" 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 "teachings".
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