Divine Lexicon

Term

sound doctrine

Also known as healthy doctrine

Teaching that is consistent with the words of Jesus Christ and promotes godliness.

Filed underTheology ProperSystematic Theology

Definition

A term used in the Pastoral Epistles to describe teaching that is healthy and correct, specifically that which accords with the words of Jesus Christ and leads to a life of godliness. It is contrasted with teaching that is contrary to moral living or characterized by human cunning and deceitful schemes.

Scripture

  • If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godlinessdefinition
  • knowledge of the truth, which accords with godlinessdefinition
  • whatever else is contrary to sound doctrinecontrast

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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). Ch. 1

Last revised August 15, 2026