The Christian Doctrine section presents the core theological teachings of the Christian faith as revealed in Scripture. These studies explain what the Bible teaches about God and His works. They examine humanity’s condition and the salvation accomplished through Jesus Christ. They also address the Church and the final fulfillment of God’s purposes.
Christian doctrine brings together the teaching of Scripture so that individual subjects can be understood within the whole counsel of God. Each doctrine is connected to the others. Sound doctrine helps ministers interpret Scripture responsibly and recognize theological error. It should also shape worship and faithful Christian living.
This section serves as a reference library for ministers, teachers, students, and church leaders. Use the introductory resources for an overview, then explore the individual doctrinal studies below. The collection supports sermon preparation and continued theological study. Throughout these resources, Scripture remains the supreme written authority by which doctrinal conclusions must be tested.
Theodicy is the theological study of how Christians understand the existence of evil and suffering in a world created and governed by a God who is perfectly good, all-powerful, all-knowing, wise, holy, and sovereign. It addresses one of the oldest and most difficult questions faced by …
The doctrine of the Bible is the Christian teaching concerning the origin, inspiration, authority, truthfulness, sufficiency, clarity, preservation, canon, interpretation, and proper use of Holy Scripture. It asks a foundational question for every area of Christian theology and ministry: How has God made His written Word …
Angelology is the branch of Christian theology devoted to the doctrine of angels. It examines what Scripture reveals concerning their creation, nature, number, organization, worship, ministry, relationship to humanity, participation in redemptive history, and distinction from fallen angels. Biblical angelology recognizes that the created order includes …
Ecclesiology is the branch of Christian theology devoted to the doctrine of the Church. It examines what Scripture teaches concerning the Church’s nature, origin, identity, authority, membership, leadership, worship, ordinances, discipline, unity, mission, and future. Ecclesiology asks what the Church is, who belongs to it, who …
Logos, Cosmic Christology, and Christological panentheism The cosmological approach to Christology seeks to interpret the identity and mission of Jesus Christ through the structure, origin, coherence, and destiny of the cosmos itself. Rather than beginning with the historical ministry of Jesus or with purely soteriological categories, …
The New Testament does not present Jesus making a single, systematic philosophical claim such as “I am God” in modern propositional form. Instead, His divinity is revealed through a cumulative pattern of explicit claims, divine titles, actions, and identity statements. Evangelical theology recognizes that these statements, …
Anthropological Approach to Christology refers to a method of understanding the person of Jesus Christ that begins with His humanity rather than His preexistent divinity. This approach analyzes Christ from the standpoint of human experience, historical context, and existential reality. Instead of starting with the eternal …
This Martin Luther biography explains the life, theology, writings, and lasting significance of a reformer whose influence reaches across centuries.
By Michael Mooney, Exec. Elder Can Christians Rebuke the Devil According to Scripture, angels do not rebuke the devil by their own authority, Jesus Christ rebukes Satan by inherent divine authority, and believers are not commanded to rebuke the devil but to submit to God and …
Teaching about heaven, hell, and salvation represents one of the most profound responsibilities entrusted to Christian ministers. These doctrines not only shape Christians’ understanding of the afterlife but also influence their daily lives, faith, and spiritual journey. Approaching these topics requires a balance of scriptural fidelity, …