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The concept of "teachings" in the Bible encompasses the doctrines, instructions, and principles imparted by God through His prophets, Jesus Christ, and the apostles. These teachings serve as the foundation for Christian faith and practice, guiding believers in their relationship with God and with one another.

Old Testament Teachings

In the Old Testament, teachings are primarily conveyed through the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings. The Law, or Torah, given to Moses, contains commandments and statutes that were to be taught to the Israelites. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 emphasizes the importance of teaching these commandments: "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."

The Prophets also played a crucial role in teaching the people of Israel, calling them back to faithfulness and obedience to God's covenant. Isaiah 2:3 speaks of the nations coming to learn God's ways: "Many peoples will come and say, 'Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.'"

Teachings of Jesus Christ

The teachings of Jesus Christ are central to the New Testament and form the core of Christian doctrine. Jesus taught with authority, often using parables to convey deep spiritual truths. In the Sermon on the Mount, recorded in Matthew 5-7, Jesus expounds on the principles of the Kingdom of Heaven, emphasizing righteousness, love, and humility. Matthew 7:28-29 notes the reaction of the crowds: "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes."

Jesus' teachings also include the Great Commandment, which encapsulates the essence of the Law: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind" and "Love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 22:37-39). Furthermore, the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 instructs His followers to "go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you."

Apostolic Teachings

The apostles continued the work of teaching after Jesus' ascension, guided by the Holy Spirit. The Book of Acts and the Epistles contain numerous teachings that address the early church's challenges and provide doctrinal clarity. Acts 2:42 describes the early believers: "They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."

Paul's epistles, in particular, are rich with theological teachings and practical instructions for living a Christian life. In 2 Timothy 3:16-17 , Paul underscores the importance of Scripture for teaching: "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work."

Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in teaching believers, guiding them into all truth. Jesus promised the coming of the Holy Spirit as a teacher and helper in John 14:26 : "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you."

Conclusion

The teachings found in the Bible are foundational for understanding God's will and living a life that honors Him. They encompass the Law, the words of the Prophets, the teachings of Jesus, and the instructions of the apostles, all of which are illuminated by the Holy Spirit. These teachings continue to guide and shape the lives of believers, calling them to a deeper relationship with God and a life of service to others.

Greek

1319. didaskalia -- instruction (the function or the information)
... didaskalos Definition instruction (the function or the information) NASB Word Usage
doctrine (9), doctrines (3), instruction (1), teaching (7), teachings (1). ...
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1322. didache -- doctrine, teaching
... Word Origin from didasko Definition doctrine, teaching NASB Word Usage instruction
(2), teaching (27), teachings (1). doctrine, teaching. ...
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3544. nomikos -- relating to law, learned in the law
... an expert in Jewish (theology); an ancient Jewish-attorney ("Scripture-lawyer"),
specializing in interpreting the OT and applying the teachings of established ...
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1129. gumnasia -- exercise
... like yoga) is viewed as "the gateway to experience true spirituality." Thus exercise
is not discouraged here, only required in mystical-physical teachings like ...
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Strong's Hebrew

8451. torah -- direction, instruction, law
... instruction, law NASB Word Usage custom (1), instruction (10), instructions (1),
Law (1), law (188), laws (10), ruling (1), teaching (7), teachings (1). ...
/hebrew/8451.htm - 6k

Library

False Teachings of the Apostasy.
... Chapter III. False Teachings Of The Apostasy. This ... truth. To mention all the
erroneous teachings of apostates would be almost impossible. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /chapter iii false teachings of.htm

The Teachings of the Greek Poets and Philosophers Confirmatory of ...
... Theophilus to Autolycus: Book II. Chapter XXXVIII."The Teachings of the Greek Poets
and Philosophers Confirmatory of Those of the Hebrew Prophets. ...
/.../theophilus/theophilus to autolycus/chapter xxxviii the teachings of the.htm

The Character of Its Teachings Evidences the Divine Authorship of ...
... Chapter Four The Character of its Teachings Evidences the Divine Authorship
of the Bible. Take its teachings about God Himself. What ...
/.../pink/the divine inspiration of the bible/chapter four the character of.htm

The Rewards for Following Jesus' Teachings
... THE NEW TESTAMENT THE REWARDS FOR FOLLOWING JESUS' TEACHINGS. James and John,
the sons of Zebedee, once came to Jesus and said, "Master ...
/.../sherman/the childrens bible/the rewards for following jesus.htm

Psalm 119 Part 9 Desire of Knowledge; Or, the Teachings of the ...
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 119 PART 9 Desire of knowledge; or, The teachings of the
Spirit with the word. CM ... Grant me the teachings of thy grace,. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/psalm 119 part 9 desire.htm

From Examples Tertullian Passes to Direct Dogmatic Teachings He ...
... Chapter IX."From Examples Tertullian Passes to Direct Dogmatic Teachings
He Begins with the Lord's Teaching. But grant that these ...
/.../tertullian/on monogamy/chapter ix from examples tertullian passes.htm

I Will Address the Master in one of his Own Phrases. Why, after ...
... Why, after nearly four hundred years, do you give such teachings as these
to the Latin people with their peaceable and simple minds! ...
/.../36 i will address the.htm

Psalm 119:09. Ninth Part. Desire of Knowledge; Or, the Teachings ...
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 119:09. Ninth Part. Desire of knowledge;
or, The teachings of the Spirit with the word. Ver.64 66 18. ...
/.../watts/the psalms of david/psalm 119 9 0 ninth part desire.htm

The Bramble and the Agnos the Symbol of Chastity; the Four Gospels ...
... Chapter III."The Bramble and the Agnos the Symbol of Chastity; The Four Gospels,
that Is, Teachings or Laws, Instructing to Salvation. ...
/.../chapter iii the bramble and the.htm

A Short Repetition of all the Highest Teachings Written by the ...
... THE BOOK OF SUPREME TRUTH CHAPTER II. A SHORT REPETITION OF ALL THE HIGHEST
TEACHINGS WRITTEN BY THE AUTHOR. Behold, I have said ...
/.../john/the adornment of the spritual marriage/chapter ii a short repetition.htm

Thesaurus

Teachings (34 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Teachings (34 Occurrences). ... (WEY). Matthew 15:9 but in
vain do they worship me, teaching as teachings commandments of men. ...
/t/teachings.htm - 15k

Tradition (13 Occurrences)
... It means, in Jewish theology, the oral teachings of the elders (distinguished ancestors
from Moses on) which were reverenced by the late Jews equally with the ...
/t/tradition.htm - 17k

Commands (216 Occurrences)
... (WEY). Matthew 15:9 and in vain do they worship Me, teaching teachings -- commands
of men.' (YLT). Matthew 19:17 And he said to him, 'Why me dost thou call good ...
/c/commands.htm - 35k

Uncleanness (56 Occurrences)
... But the training of God in ceremonial purification and in the moral and spiritual
teachings of the prophets had prepared the way for an advance in moral ...
/u/uncleanness.htm - 38k

Resemble (15 Occurrences)
... Matthew 7:24 "Every one who hears these my teachings and acts upon them will be
found to resemble a wise man who builds his house upon rock; (WEY). ...
/r/resemble.htm - 11k

Builds (18 Occurrences)
... Matthew 7:24 "Every one who hears these my teachings and acts upon them will be
found to resemble a wise man who builds his house upon rock; (WEY). ...
/b/builds.htm - 11k

Education (4 Occurrences)
... 3. Deuteronomic Legislation: Shortly before the Babylonian captivity King Josiah
gave official recognition and sanction to the teachings of the prophets, while ...
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Election (6 Occurrences)
... It is always (with one exception, Romans 9:11; see below) related to a community,
and thus has close affinity with the Old Testament teachings upon the ...
/e/election.htm - 26k

Canon
... expression of Christian thought. In the same way the Apostolic Fathers refer
to the teachings and deeds of Jesus. They witness "to ...
/c/canon.htm - 68k

Zoroastrianism
... Often, doubtless, charlatans, they none the less brought teachings that effected
a far-reaching modification of popular views and produced an influence on so ...
/z/zoroastrianism.htm - 17k

Resources

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Teachings (34 Occurrences)

Matthew 7:24
"Every one who hears these my teachings and acts upon them will be found to resemble a wise man who builds his house upon rock;
(WEY)

Matthew 7:26
And every one who hears these my teachings and does not act upon them will be found to resemble a fool who builds his house upon sand.
(WEY)

Matthew 15:9
but in vain do they worship me, teaching as teachings commandments of men.
(DBY YLT NIV)

Mark 7:7
But in vain do they worship me, teaching as their teachings commandments of men.
(DBY YLT NIV)

Mark 8:38
Every one, however, who has been ashamed of me and of my teachings in this faithless and sinful age, of him the Son of Man also will be ashamed when He comes in His Father's glory with the holy angels."
(WEY)

Luke 9:26
For whoever shall have been ashamed of me and my teachings, of him the Son of Man will be ashamed when He comes in His own and the Father's glory and in that of the holy angels.
(WEY)

John 6:68
"Master," replied Simon Peter, "to whom shall we go? Your teachings tell us of the Life of the Ages.
(WEY)

John 12:47
And if any one hears my teachings and regards them not, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
(WEY)

John 12:48
He who sets me at naught and does not receive my teachings is not left without a judge: the Message which I have spoken will judge him on the last day.
(WEY)

1 Corinthians 11:2
Now I am pleased to see that you keep me in memory in all things, and that you give attention to the teaching which was handed down from me to you.
(See NIV)

Galatians 5:20
Worship of images, use of strange powers, hates, fighting, desire for what another has, angry feelings, attempts to get the better of others, divisions, false teachings,
(BBE)

Colossians 2:22
referring to things which are all intended to be used up and perish--in obedience to mere human injunctions and teachings?
(WEY DBY YLT NAS NIV)

2 Thessalonians 2:15
So then, brethren, stand your ground, and hold fast to the teachings which you have received from us, whether by word of mouth or by letter.
(WEY NIV)

1 Timothy 4:1
Now the Spirit expressly declares that in later times some will fall away from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and the teachings of demons;
(WEY BBE DBY YLT)

Hebrews 6:1
Therefore leaving the teaching of the first principles of Christ, let us press on to perfection-not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith toward God,
(See NIV)

Hebrews 13:9
Don't be carried away by various and strange teachings, for it is good that the heart be established by grace, not by food, through which those who were so occupied were not benefited.
(WEB ASV BBE YLT NAS RSV NIV)

2 Peter 2:1
But there were false prophets among the people, as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly put forward wrong teachings for your destruction, even turning away from the Lord who gave himself for them; whose destruction will come quickly, and they themselves will be the cause of it.
(BBE)

Revelation 22:9
But he said to me, "Oh, do not do that. I am a fellow bondservant of yours, and a fellow bondservant of your brethren the Prophets and of those who are mindful of the teachings of this book. Worship God."
(WEY)

Psalms 119:19
I am living in a strange land: do not let your teachings be kept secret from me.
(BBE)

Psalms 119:35
Make me go in the way of your teachings; for they are my delight.
(BBE)

Psalms 119:47
And so that I may take delight in your teachings, to which I have given my love.
(BBE)

Psalms 119:66
Give me knowledge and good sense; for I have put my faith in your teachings.
(BBE)

Psalms 119:86
All your teachings are certain; they go after me with evil design; give me your help.
(BBE)

Psalms 119:115
Go far from me, you evil-doers; so that I may keep the teachings of my God.
(BBE)

Psalms 119:127
For this reason I have greater love far your teachings than for gold, even for shining gold.
(BBE)

Psalms 119:131
My mouth was open wide, waiting with great desire for your teachings.
(BBE)

Psalms 119:143
Pain and trouble have overcome me: but your teachings are my delight.
(BBE)

Psalms 119:151
You are near, O Lord; and all your teachings are true.
(BBE)

Psalms 119:166
Lord, my hope has been in your salvation; and I have kept your teachings.
(BBE)

Psalms 119:172
Let my tongue make songs in praise of your word; for all your teachings are righteousness.
(BBE)

Psalms 119:176
I have gone out of the way like a wandering sheep; make search for your servant; for I keep your teachings ever in mind.
(BBE)

Psalms 132:12
If your children keep my word, and the teachings which I will give them, their children will be rulers of your kingdom for ever.
(BBE)

Proverbs 7:2
Keep my commandments and live, and my teaching as the apple of thine eye.
(See RSV NIV)

Daniel 9:10
neither have we obeyed the voice of Yahweh our God, to walk in his laws, which he set before us by his servants the prophets.
(See NAS)

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