Term

Major Doctrine

A doctrine that significantly impacts other theological thinking or the practice of the Christian life.

Filed underSystematic Theology

Definition

A doctrine that has a significant impact on our thinking about other doctrines, or that has a significant impact on how we live the Christian life.

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Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 1512Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 1512.

Last revised August 14, 2026