According to many today, the doctrine of creation is one of those critical doctrines that one must believe in. In many churches, it is required belief before a person becomes a member of the church. However, it has not always been that way. As you will see, this is a relatively new doctrine, invented by twentieth-century young-earth believers and their ministries. Lets take a look at this doctrineits history, its relevance for today, and its necessity for belief.
What is a Doctrine?
First, lets look at the definition of a doctrine. According to Websters, a doctrine is teaching, instruction. However, doctrine as it relates to the church is much more restrictive than this phrase. Doctrine in the church indicates a fundamental truth that must be believed in. A few examples for definitions are:
– philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism — (a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school) (Footnote 1)
– is the body of beliefs about God, humankind, Christ, the church, and other related concepts considered authoritative by the community of faith, becoming the standard of interpretation and...
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