Character Quote by J. C. Ryle

No doctrine is more excellent, or necessary to be preached and studied, than Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

— John Flavel

A doctrine serves no purpose in itself, but it is indispensable to have one if only to avoid being deceived by false doctrines.

— Simone Weil

“Sound Protestant and Evangelical doctrine is useless — if it is not accompanied by a holy life. It is worse then useless; it does…

— J.C. Ryle

Doctrine matters. What you believe about God, the gospel, the nature of man, and every major truth addressed in Scripture filters down to every…

— John Macarthur

“While doctrine can seem stuffy, boring, and useless, it can also be surprisingly devotional. Yes, the study of God can profoundly deepen your faith…

— Winfield Bevins

Doctrine does matter.

— R. C. Sproul

The effectiveness of a doctrine does not come from its meaning but from its certitude. No doctrine however profound and sublime will be effective…

— Eric Hoffer

Doctrine is a wonderful servant and a horrible master.

— Rob Bell

“It is by doctrine (through the power of the Spirit) that believers are nourished and edified, and where doctrine is neglected, growth in grace…

— Arthur W. Pink

Doctrine is to be the balm of a healing experience of God, not a theological scalpel to wound and exclude people.

— Diana Butler Bass

Doctrine is the frame-work of life; it is the skeleton of truth, to be clothed and rounded out by the living graces of a…

— Adoniram Judson Gordon

Nowhere in Scripture do we find doctrine studied for its own sake or in isolation from life.

— Wayne Grudem