What is the difference between Doctrine and Dogma in Christianity? Which one changes and which one is absolute?

When is comes to Doctrine, we are to leave the principles (laws) of the doctrine of Christ to go on unto perfection (grace): Hebrews 6:1. For when perfect-ion comes, part-iality is done away: 1Cor 13.

When it comes to Dogma, we are told to “beware of dogs”, not just their dogma. However when it comes to Pharisees we are told to “beware the leaven” of Pharisees, not the Pharisees.

Paul The Apostle was notably a renowned Pharisee, when he was Saul. Paul seems to mention three top dogs to beware: James, Cephas (Peter), and John. These were the three present at Transfiguration, where it was cloud-y, and spake of decease.

God (Grace) is the one that is absolute, and never changes.

We all are being chanGed from law to grace, as by the Spirit.

The GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.

Difference Between Doctrine And Dogma

Dogma:

1.a system of principles or tenets, as of a church.

2.a specific tenet or doctrine authoritatively laid down, as by a church: the dogma of the Assumption.

3.prescribed doctrine: political dogma.

4.a settled or established opinion, belief, or principle.

Doctrine:

1.a particular principle, position, or policy taught or advocated, as of a religion or government: Catholic doctrines; the Monroe Doctrine.

2.something that is taught; teachings collectively: religious doctrine.

3.a body or system of teachings relating to a particular subject: the doctrine of the Catholic Church.

Both pertain to churches of Christendom and Dogma and Doctrine are strongly enforced and closed-minded. The word dogmatic comes to mind.

Church dogma may have helped prepare the way for the theory of evolution. According to Alister McGrath, it was Darwin’s “visceral distaste” for the doctrine of hellfire—not his belief in evolution—that raised doubts in his mind about the existence of God. McGrath also notes Darwin’s “deep grief over the death of his daughter.” w09 10/1 p. 11

Hell as many know is not a literal place in the Bible because when people are dead they are just sleeping. John 11:11-14

11 He said these things, and after this he said to them: “Laz′a‧rus our friend has gone to rest, but I am journeying there to awaken him from sleep.” 12 Therefore the disciples said to him: “Lord, if he has gone to rest, he will get well.” 13 Jesus had spoken, however, about his death. But they imagined he was speaking about taking rest in sleep. 14 At that time, therefore, Jesus said to them outspokenly: “Laz′a‧rus has died,

Doctrine and Dogma are pretty much the same thing and in Christendoms churches most dogmas are pagan traditions or man made ideas. Whereas principles and rules are a bit different. Principles stay the same and never change. Laws or rules usually change. And the Best principles to follow are Bible principles.

Dogma 1 a : something held as an established opinion; especially : a definite authoritative tenet b : a code of such tenets <pedagogical dogma> c : a point of view or tenet put forth as authoritative without adequate grounds

2 : a doctrine or body of doctrines concerning faith or morals formally stated and authoritatively proclaimed by a church

Doctrine 1 archaic : teaching, instruction

2 a : something that is taught b : a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma c : a principle of law established through past decisions d : a statement of fundamental government policy especially in international relations e : a military principle or set of strategies

As you can see here from the Merriam Webster Dictionary, they can be synonymous.

I see essential doctrine as the Gospel of Christ: Born of a virgin, sinless, death on the cross, buried 3 days and nights, risen from the dead, ascended into heaven and coming again.

I see dogma as what causes the schisms all over the place within Christianity.

Simple enough for a child and we’re supposed to come to Christ with the faith of a child. People try to make it rocket science.

Dogma is the established belief or doctrine held by a religion, ideology or any kind of organization: it is authoritative and not to be disputed, doubted or diverged from. The term derives from Greek δόγμα “that which seems to one, opinion or belief”[1] and that from δοκέω (dokeo), “to think, to suppose, to imagine”.[2] The plural is either dogmas or dogmata , from Greek δόγματα.

Dogmata are found in many religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, where they are considered core principles that must be upheld by all followers of that religion. As a fundamental element of religion, the term “dogma” is assigned to those theological tenets which are considered to be well demonstrated, such that their proposed disputation or revision effectively means that a person no longer accepts the given religion as his or her own, or has entered into a period of personal doubt. Dogma is distinguished from theological opinion regarding those things considered less well-known. Dogmata may be clarified and elaborated but not contradicted in novel teachings (e.g., Galatians 1:8-9). Rejection of dogma is considered heresy in certain religions, and may lead to expulsion from the religious group.

So Dogma is the laws set forth by the church, the “We Believe” section is part of it.

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The Doctrine of Authentic Christianity Better be the Fact Jesus IS God Incarnate and He is also The Living Word with no flaws because He doesn’t lie to HimSelf! (Also, the Fact Jesus IS The Only “Way” to Heaven.)

Doctrines are really a statement of belief. Under certain conditions these can be infallible. There are also certain rules that are necessary but can change like for instance the exact way the mass is performed or the exact words used or the music for instance. The basic beliefs of the church like the Immaculate Conception and these things are beliefs that are considered to be infallible and can not be changed. So it doesn’t really matter what someone’s opinion is or if they disagree with it they are set in stone as it were. But other rules of minor consequence can and do change.

If you look at church history you will discover that many of the Doctrines or Dogmas of the church have really been born out of the defense against heretical ideas. This dates back to the early church. We have the first recorded example of this in the bible where we have Paul arguing against the judaizers about certain requirements for the gentiles. We see Paul arguing that in Christ the gentiles and Jews are dead to the law because in Christ they have died to the flesh. And if these gentiles become circumcised then they are really entering into the old covenant because circumcision was a sign of the old covenant. But in the new covenant our hearts are circumcised instead. God writes his law on our hearts. Paul wins this argument at this time but does not really suppress the judaizers as they will later start their heretical ideas again.

Later, we see a number of threatening ideas come up. One of these ideas proposed was that Jesus was not fully God. This was from a Bishop named Arius and his heretical idea was called Arianism. He believed that while Jesus may be a lesser god he was not equal to God the Father. This heretical idea was rejected at the Council of Nicaea in 325AD and also at the Council of Constantinople in 381AD with the Nicene creed. Unfortunately this heretical idea was never completely stamped out and you see examples of that today, for example, the Jehovah Witnesses do not believe that Jesus is God.

You see this example of defending the faith throughout church history. These dogmas of the faith come from a desire to safeguard the truth from heretical ideas by examining what it is that Catholics (Christians) have always believed and putting this forward as an infallible doctrine. It is a way for Christ to safeguard his church. Remember the church has seen 2000 years of attacks from people who tried to kill it. So it is going to have a lot of doctrines and dogmas that have been born out of these kind of attacks. The devil has been working hard but has been unable to kill the church, just as Jesus had promised.

We see today another kind of heresy where any Joe Blow on the street can grab a bible and come up with his own personal interpretation of the bible based on his own favored philosophy and proclaim that as truth (just as Martin Luther did). They don’t seem to want to look to doctrine (Corporate beliefs of the church) that the Fathers of the church have already setup for our safeguarding. They will start their own church to satisfy their own personal beliefs. If someone doesn’t agree with him then they can start their own church. And finally we have 35000 different religions of Christianity just like we have today. With so many churches in disagreement with one another how can they all be right? They simply can’t. Each church claims to be bible believing churches yet none of them agree just on what the interpretation of the bible is. This proves the fallacy of scripture alone. They don’t have the deposit of faith and the traditional interpretation of scripture that the apostles have given to us. The first 20 years of Christianity there was nothing written down. There were no bibles. That is why St. Paul said to ‘safeguard the tradition you have been taught by us’.

The tradition handed down from the early apostles called the deposit of faith has safeguarded the Catholic church to this day. It has kept the church from the many heresies we see today. If the Catholic faith can survive 2000 years and maintain its doctrines and dogmas that is an incredible testimony right there.

The word “Doctrine” means teaching. We get the word “Doctor” from the same Greek word.

διδάσκω didaskō is the Greek word from Matthew 28:20 translated, teaching:

1) to teach

a) to hold discourse with others in order to instruct them, deliver didactic discourses

b) to be a teacher

c) to discharge the office of a teacher, conduct one’s self as a teacher

2) to teach one

a) to impart instruction

b) instill doctrine into one

c) the thing taught or enjoined

d) to explain or expound a thing

f) to teach one something

Matthew 28:19-20 (New International Version)

19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Dogma is a term Bible believing Christians don’t use very often.

Roman Catholics use the term “Dogma”.

Here is one definition of Dogma which is a pretty good definition:

Dogmata are found in many religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, where they are considered core principles that must be upheld by all followers of that religion. As a fundamental element of religion, the term “dogma” is assigned to those theological tenets which are considered to be well demonstrated, such that their proposed disputation or revision effectively means that a person no longer accepts the given religion as his or her own, or has entered into a period of personal doubt. Dogma is distinguished from theological opinion regarding those things considered less well-known. Dogmata may be clarified and elaborated but not contradicted in novel teachings (e.g., Galatians 1:6-9). Rejection of dogma is considered heresy in certain religions, and may lead to expulsion from the religious group.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogma

To Roman Catholics, they have a list of what they call “Dogma” which they are not allowed to question.

Of course much of the Roman Catholic Dogma is considered heresy to Bible believing Christians.

The most controversial area of Roman Catholic Dogma, which Catholics must accept or else, is everything to do with Mary. The Immaculate Conception and the Assumption of Mary into heaven.

Both Dogma’s are pretty new and novel and violate Gal 1:6-9.

The Immaculate Conception dates from 1854 and the Assumption of Mary dates from 1950.

As a Bible believing Christian, I teach that both of them are heresy and are based on Satan, appearing as an angel of light, pretending to be Mary, and appearing to young children.

2 Corinthians 11:14

And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

The events which occured as reported by Bernadette in the mid 1800s in Lourdes France and the events which were reported to have occured by three children from Fatima Portugal are examples of Satan appearing as an Angel of Light.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernadette_Soubirous

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Secrets_of_F%C3…

The only thing which is abosolute is God’s Word the Bible.

In theory, Dogma never changes, but in the RCC the dogma about Mary changed in 1854 and 1950.

If you read the Bible for yourself and discuss the Bible with other Christians, you don’t need to worry about terms like “doctrine” and “dogma”. That is something only the Professors of man made religions worry about.