Knowledge of Bible doctrine is the greatest virtue in the Christian life.
Knowledge must come first. You have to know why you are here, the reason you are here; the purpose for which you are here. You have to know why things are happening in the world, why things are happening in your life. The reason why there is a predesigned plan for every member of the Church age. The reason why every believer has a special calling on their life and a personal sense of destiny.
The number one priority in the believers life is the daily reception of the mystery doctrine of the Church age. But as the Bible says, in the latter days, many will fall away from the faith-PISTIS-Greek word which means both faith and doctrine. There will hardly be any left when the Lord returns.
Paul says in 1 Tim. 4:17 Have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness (living the spiritual life.)
The preceding was taken from the beginning of Robert Mclaughlin's Bible class [mod] deleted [/;mod]
If this has you curious, then take an hour of your time and listen to the entire class at this link:
Fri Sep 25, 2009 - Knowing how to glorify God or how believers resist the will of God. Part 4. - Robert McLaughlin Bible Ministries / Grace Bible Church - bible doctrine truth in Christ
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