www.calvarybiblechurch.org/teaching.aspx/basic_bible_doctrine_2003_2004 <p>Doctrine means “teaching.” The Basic Bible Doctrine class is a survey of the major doctrines or teachings of the Bible. Understanding the major doctrines of the Bible gives you a foundation on which to build all of your theology (understanding of God). Having a general understanding of doctrine also helps you avoid doctrinal error. Each of the major doctrines is like a file in a filing cabinet. As you learn the Scriptures, you will be able to organize what you learn from the Bible into the correct theological category. Not having a solid understanding of basic Bible doctrines is like not having a filing cabinet. People who have no doctrinal foundation often have mixed and confused thoughts about what the Bible teaches. Each lesson contains a written study with Scriptures and questions which will help you: </p> <ol> <li>learn the definition of each major area of Bible doctrine</li> <li>discover key Scriptures which relate to that doctrine</li> <li>learn how various doctrines relate to each other</li> <li>learn how the doctrines of the Bible apply to your life</li> </ol>