Skip to content
Ministry Manual
  • Browse
    • About the Manual
    • About NACM
    • FAQ
    • Return to Fellowship
  • Bible, People, Facts
    • Minister Summary of the Old Testament for Pastors
    • Minister Summary of the New Testament for Pastors
  • Theology
    • Christian Doctrine: A Minister’s Guide to Christian Beliefs
  • Ministerial Practice
  • Resources

Christian Doctrine


The Christian Doctrine section presents the core theological teachings that define the Christian faith as revealed in Scripture. These doctrines articulate what the Bible teaches about God, humanity, sin, salvation, the Church, and the consummation of all things. Together, they form a coherent theological framework that guides belief, teaching, and faithful ministry.

Christian doctrine is not a collection of abstract ideas, but the systematic articulation of biblical truth drawn from the whole counsel of Scripture. Each doctrine addresses a specific area of revelation while remaining interconnected with the others. Doctrine clarifies what Scripture affirms, guards against error, and provides stability in belief and practice.

This section is designed as a reference library for ministers, teachers, students, and church leaders who seek doctrinal clarity and theological precision. It supports sermon preparation, teaching, discipleship, apologetics, and pastoral care by organizing essential doctrines into defined categories that may be studied individually or as part of a unified whole.

The doctrines listed below reflect the historic and biblical foundations of Christian theology. They address the nature and work of God, the authority of Scripture, the condition of humanity, the reality of spiritual beings, the means of redemption, the mission of the Church, and the future hope promised by God. While each doctrine may be studied independently, they are best understood in relation to one another, as together they testify to the consistency and depth of biblical revelation.

Use this section as a structured guide to the essential doctrines of the Christian faith, grounded in Scripture and intended to equip faithful teaching, sound judgment, and confident ministry.

Doctrinal Studies and Resources

  • A Balanced View of Theology

Bibliology

  • Biblical Infallibility
  • Biblical Inerrancy
  • Sola Scriptura

Theology Proper (Doctrine of God)

  • Theology Proper
  • Study Checklist (Outline) for Theology Proper
  • The Attributes of a Holy God
  • The Attributes of God by A. W. Pink Chapter Summary
  • Doctrine of the Father

Christology (Doctrine of the Son)

  • Doctrine of the Son
  • Approaches to Christology
  • Anthropological Approach to Christology
  • Cosmological Approach to Christology
  • Impeccability of Christ
  • Hypostatic Union of Christ
  • Doctrine of Christian Incarnation
  • Doctrine of the Holy Spirit: Pneumatology
  • Doctrine of the Trinity
  • How to Explain the Trinity in Ministry
  • Doctrine of Man
  • Doctrine of Sin
  • Doctrine of Hell
  • Viewpoints of Hell
  • Teaching Heaven, Hell, and Salvation

Soteriology (Doctrine of Salvation)

  • Doctrine of Soteriology (Salvation)
  • Doctrine of Atonement

Angelology and Demonology

  • Doctrine of Satan
  • Doctrine of Angels

Doctrine of the Church and Prophesy 

  • Doctrine of the Church (Ecclesiology)
  • Doctrine of Prophecy (Eschatology)
National Association of Christian Ministers

Thinking Clearly About God With Balanced View of Theology

By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder Theology Defined Theology is defined as “the systematic study of the nature of God and God’s relationship with humanity and with the world. Although other religions may be said to have theologies, this is a matter of controversy within, for …

Read more

Share
Tweet
Share
Pin
Categories Christian Doctrine
Doctrine of Satan educational image illustrating Satanology, temptation, deception, spiritual warfare, Christ's victory, and Satan's final judgment

Doctrine of Satan: Satanology and Spiritual Warfare

The doctrine of Satan, commonly called Satanology, is the area of Christian theology that examines what Scripture reveals concerning Satan, his origin, character, activity, limitations, relationship to other evil spiritual beings, defeat through Jesus Christ, and final judgment. Biblical Satanology is necessary because Scripture presents Satan …

Read more

Share
Tweet
Share
Pin
Categories Christian Doctrine
Doctrine of Creation infographic showing God as Creator, the heavens and earth, light, land and sea, plants, animals, humanity in God's image, providence, and new creation.

Doctrine of Creation: God as Creator of All Things

The doctrine of creation is the Christian teaching that the one true God freely created everything that exists outside Himself, brought the universe into being according to His wisdom and purpose, declared His creation good, and continues to sustain and govern all that He has made. …

Read more

Share
Tweet
Share
Pin
Categories Christian Doctrine
Doctrine of Heaven infographic showing God's heavenly throne, Christ's ascension and reign, believers with Christ after death, resurrection and glorification, and the new heavens and new earth.

Doctrine of Heaven: The Christian Hope of Eternal Life

The doctrine of heaven is the Christian teaching concerning God’s heavenly presence, the present dwelling of the risen Jesus Christ, the intermediate state of believers who die in Christ, and the final hope of resurrection life with God in the new heavens and new earth. Heaven …

Read more

Share
Tweet
Share
Pin
Categories Christian Doctrine
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page5 Page6

“To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ”  (Eph 4:12).

This is the official Manual to Ministry of the National Association of Christian Ministers.  Articles are added weekly.

Nothing on this site is offered for sale, profit, donation, or advertised.

This Publication is offered to the public for free to encourage the academic study of Christianity (2 Tim. 2:15).

Our statement of faith is located here.

What is the National Association of Christian Ministers?

A professional association of Christian Ministers with the vision to answer His call to Advance the Gospel and Unite the Body of Christ (John 17:23).  Learn more at https://nacministers.com/

National Association of Christian Ministers. US Registered Service Mark. All Rights Reserved. © 2026