Doctrine and Theology serve as the theological foundation of Christian belief. This section provides an organized gateway to the Church’s core doctrinal teachings, guiding ministers, students, and teachers to deeper study through focused doctrinal categories.
Each subcategory explores a specific area of theological study, helping readers understand Scripture faithfully, articulate sound doctrine, and engage complex theological questions with clarity and discernment.
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder The Church’s Strange Habit of Moving the Power Christians rarely deny the power of God. We relocate it. Not loudly, of course, because open denial has poor manners and usually forgets to bring refreshments. The relocation normally arrives dressed in softer …
Scripture Alone as Supreme Authority in Evangelical Theology Sola Scriptura is a Latin phrase meaning Scripture alone. It emerged as a defining principle of the Protestant Reformation and continues to shape Evangelical theology today. The doctrine teaches that the Bible is the final and supreme authority …
Pneumatology: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit Pneumatology is the branch of systematic theology that studies the person and work of the Holy Spirit. The term derives from the Greek word pneuma, meaning spirit or breath, and logos, meaning word or study. In theological method, Pneumatology …
A Unified Evangelical Framework for Biblical Exegesis Biblical exegesis is the disciplined, Spirit dependent process of discovering the author intended meaning of Scripture in its original context and faithfully applying that meaning within the redemptive mission of the Church. It is not merely academic inquiry, nor …
The doctrine of the Father stands at the foundation of Christian theology. Scripture reveals God not merely as Creator and Sovereign, but as Father, a title that communicates both transcendence and relational intimacy. In Evangelical theology, the Father is neither an abstract force nor a distant …
Biblical hermeneutics is the study of principles and methods for interpreting the Bible. It seeks to understand the meaning of biblical texts in their original historical and cultural contexts, and to apply that meaning to contemporary life. The primary goal of biblical hermeneutics is to …
Balanced View of Theology: Ministry Infographic This ministry infographic presents a balanced perspective on theology. It features key quotes from C. S. Lewis, A. W. Tozer, Oswald Chambers, and John Wesley that highlight the importance of sound doctrine, biblical truth, and love in Christian understanding. Designed …
Materialism is a belief system that holds that only physical matter and its interactions are ultimately real, and that mental and spiritual phenomena can be explained in terms of material processes. Materialists believe that everything in the universe, including human consciousness and subjective experiences, can be …
Epistemology is the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of knowledge, belief, and justification. It seeks to answer questions such as: What is knowledge? How do we acquire knowledge? What makes a belief justified or unjustified? How can we be certain of anything? What …
The Doctrine of Sin: Humanity, Fall, and Redemption The doctrine of sin is not a gloomy footnote in Christian theology. It is the diagnostic lens through which the gospel becomes intelligible. Without it, redemption sounds optional, grace feels decorative, and the cross becomes sentimental rather than …