Devote your self to doctrine (1 Timothy 4:13). Does this mean we must all be theologians? What exactly does doctrine mean and what is a theologian?
Doctrine is ": a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief". In our context, doctrine is the underlining principles found in the truth of God's word, (I.e. Jesus is always with us { Matthew 28:20}).
A theologian is one who " studies religious faith, practice, and experience; especially : the study of God and of God's relation to the world". We may not earn a living as a theologian, but all believers need to practice our faith in daily living and meditate on God's involvement in our daily lives.
