Doctrine
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Well, doctrine, I believe, is man's attempt to grasp the complex nature of G-d. The finite man's eternal striving to understand the infinite G-d. I don't believe there's anything WRONG with doctrine, as it can certainly lead to a better understanding of G-d and His Word - which is good.
However, when that doctrine becomes your focus, your salvation, that is when doctrine becomes a bad thing. Yeshua was clear that HE was the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Not A way, A truth, and A life. THE Way, Truth, and Life.
If your salvation is dependent on your doctrine, you do not understand salvation. Doctrine is the medium to gain knowledge and understanding of G-d and His Word.
However, when that doctrine becomes your focus, your salvation, that is when doctrine becomes a bad thing. Yeshua was clear that HE was the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Not A way, A truth, and A life. THE Way, Truth, and Life.
If your salvation is dependent on your doctrine, you do not understand salvation. Doctrine is the medium to gain knowledge and understanding of G-d and His Word.
Doctrine does save and here is the verses to prove it:
1Ti 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
Rom 6:17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
Rom 6:18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
2Jn 1:9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
2Jn 1:10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him Godspeed:
Act 2:42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Does false doctrine send a person to hell? I believe yes:
Gal 1:9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
1Ti 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
Rom 6:17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
Rom 6:18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
2Jn 1:9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
2Jn 1:10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him Godspeed:
Act 2:42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
Does false doctrine send a person to hell? I believe yes:
Gal 1:9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
This is true. Incorrect doctrine CAN draw people away from the truth...but then, who is to decide what doctrine is correct or incorrect? Many times, we think we have all the answers but we could be very, very wrong 
However, while incorrect doctrine CAN lead people away from the truth, it does not save, which was the question.
However, while incorrect doctrine CAN lead people away from the truth, it does not save, which was the question.
We can see that our choosing to accept God is in a way saving ourselves. That's why Peter exhorted his crowd to "save yourselves" by accepting the words he said. We can say "I saved myself by choosing God's offer of grace and forgiveness". The Calvinists would be spitting chips, but that's what the bible says.
Also scripture says not to receive God's grace in vain. Which would be receiving it, and then falling away. Receiving it, and not pursuing holiness.
2Co 6:1 But working together, we also call on you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
How many of you can say, "I am glad I chose to receive God's grace, I am glad I saved myself", without feeling guilty? And God says, "I am glad you chose my offer of grace, and chose to be saved, as well"
Now we sit back and wait for the Calvinists to spit chips.
2Co 6:1 But working together, we also call on you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
How many of you can say, "I am glad I chose to receive God's grace, I am glad I saved myself", without feeling guilty? And God says, "I am glad you chose my offer of grace, and chose to be saved, as well"
Now we sit back and wait for the Calvinists to spit chips
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