We have begun a new Wednesday Night Bible study entitled FOUNDATIONS FOR FAITH. The focus of the multi-week study is doctrine…Christian doctrine. Some folks shy away from doctrine as if a Christian can “take it or leave it” in terms of knowing right from wrong. Scripture plainly teaches that we must be sound in the faith—which is to say knowing Christian doctrine really does matter (1 Tim. 4:6; 2 Tim. 4:2-3; Tit. 1:9; 2:1). It matters a lot.

Sound, biblical doctrine is a necessary aspect of true wisdom and authentic faith. The attitude that scorns doctrine while elevating feelings or blind trust cannot legitimately be called faith at all. It is actually an irrational form of unbelief.

God holds us accountable for what we believe as well as how we think about the truth He has revealed. All Scripture testifies to the fact that God wants us to know and understand the truth. He wants us to be wise. Furthermore, what we believe about God and His Word determines our "worldview"--how we feel and react to everything in our world. See what I mean? Doctrine is crucial.

When we meet on Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM we are going to consider what Scripture has to say about the things that matter the most. We’ll look at some common pitfalls that often ensnare the best of Christians, and we’ll look at some popular ideas circulating in the church today that demand careful biblical analysis and discriminating wisdom.