The Principle of Sound Doctrine

As a reader it is important to understand that while translating any interpretation of the Bible, a single word in ancient Hebrew or Greek can be translated into a few words in English, not just one. As an example of this, let’s say that the Ancient Greek word, “πειράζω” Could potentially be translated into English as only one of four different words,

“Test” “Try” “Tempt” or, “Prove”

However by using The Principle of Sound Doctrine we can reduce the total potential number of words a word in ancient Greek or Hebrew can be translated into English down from four to two, and even sometimes just a single word, thereby drastically increasing the accuracy of the translation and reducing contradictions. Contradictions that upon examining we discovered are simply author errors, made while translating from ancient Greek or Hebrew into English. This is accomplished by carefully examining verses and correlating them with other biblical verses to ensure that they make sense and do not create contradictions.

For example,

Matthew 4:7 - E.S.V.

“You shall not put the Lord your God to the test”

1 John 4:1 - E.S.V.

“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits”

However by using The Principle of Sound Doctrine we can resolve this contradiction.

Matthew 4:7 - D.O.C. - translated using - Deuteronomy 6:13 - Rahlfs 963 - 100-200 A.D

‘‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God”

1 John 4:1 - D.O.C.

“My beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test whether the spirits are of God”

Please take a moment to understand the gravity of The Principle of Sound Doctrine.

Why is sound doctrine important?

Because Jesus and the apostles teach us as believers to follow sound doctrine, so that we are not led astray by false doctrine.

Titus 2:1 – K.J.V.

“But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine”

Job 11:4 – B.S.B.

“You have said, ‘My doctrine is sound, and I am pure in Your sight”

Proverbs 4:2 – N.I.V.

“I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching”