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.
Understanding the Attributes of God The attributes of God describe the perfections of His being and character as He has revealed Himself in Scripture. Christian theology does not begin by imagining what God ought to be like. It receives what God has made known about Himself …
The Doctrine of the Bible, also known as Bibliology, is a theological concept within Christianity that explores the nature, authority, and significance of the Bible. It deals with the study of how the Bible was written, compiled, and transmitted, as well as its interpretation and …
The Hypostatic Union of Christ The Hypostatic Union of Christ is the biblical and theological doctrine that in the one person of Jesus Christ there exist two complete and distinct natures, divine and human, united without confusion, without change, without division, and without separation. This union …
Here is a list of terms that are commonly used in Christian ministry: 1. Theology: The study of God and religious beliefs, including the doctrines and teachings of Christianity. 2. Scripture: Refers to the sacred texts of Christianity, which include the Old Testament (Hebrew …
Christian Nationalism is a political ideology that seeks to fuse Christianity and nationalism, promoting the idea that the United States is a “Christian nation” that is divinely ordained and should be governed according to biblical principles. It views American history, culture, and politics as inherently Christian …
Agnosticism Defined in Evangelical Theology Agnosticism is the philosophical and theological position that the existence or nature of God is unknown or unknowable. Within evangelical Protestant theology, agnosticism is understood as a worldview that suspends judgment regarding divine reality because it claims that human knowledge cannot …
By Michael Mooney, NACM Exec. Elder Have you ever noticed the contrasts and comparisons between the topic of “knowledge” in Genesis 3 and 2 Peter 1? There seems to be two forms of knowledge existentially identified: 1) Objective; and 2) Subjective. Both forms of knowledge are …
Monotheism is the theological belief that there is only one, singular God. This concept is foundational in several of the world’s major religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Derived from the Greek words monos (one) and theos (god), monotheism contrasts sharply with polytheism, the belief …
Christian Trinitarianism is the belief in the existence of one God who exists as three distinct persons – the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. This is a fundamental doctrine of Christianity and is often referred to as the Trinity. Trinitarianism teaches that …