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.
The Doctrine of the Son: Christology in Evangelical Theology Christology is the branch of Christian theology devoted to the study of Jesus Christ, His person, His nature, and His redemptive work. It seeks to articulate who Jesus is in relation to the Father and the Spirit, …
The Doctrine of Man Christian anthropology, also known as the doctrine of man, is the theological study of humanity within the framework of Christian revelation. It asks questions that feel both ancient and urgent: Where did we come from? What are we? Why are we here? …
The Doctrine of Salvation The doctrine of soteriology is the theological study of salvation as revealed in Scripture. The term derives from the Greek word soteria, meaning salvation or deliverance. In Christian theology, soteriology addresses the question of how sinful humanity is reconciled to a holy …
Christology and the Defense of the Incarnate Son Christology is the theological discipline that examines the person and nature of Jesus Christ. It asks who Jesus is and how His identity relates to the triune being of God. Within Evangelical theology, Christology stands at the center …
Defining Theology Proper Theology Proper is the branch of Christian theology that studies God Himself, not merely His works, but His being, character, attributes, and triune life. If Christology asks who Jesus is and Pneumatology examines the Holy Spirit, Theology Proper asks the most foundational question …
Anthropological approaches to Christology are concerned with understanding the nature of Jesus Christ in relation to humanity. Anthropology is the study of human cultures, societies, and behavior, and several anthropological approaches have been applied to the study of Christology. One approach is cultural anthropology, which examines …
The Doctrine and Mission of the Church Ecclesiology is the theological study of the Church, its nature, authority, structure, ordinances, and mission within the redemptive purposes of God. The term derives from the Greek word ekklesia, which in the New Testament denotes the assembly of those …
The doctrine of angels occupies a significant place within Christian theology, yet it must always remain subordinate to the supremacy of God and the centrality of Christ. Scripture presents angels as real, personal beings created by God to serve His purposes in creation and redemption. They …
Knowing God as He Has Revealed Himself The attributes of God describe the perfections of His being as revealed in Holy Scripture. They are not human projections but divine disclosures grounded in the self revelation of God. Evangelical theology affirms that Scripture, as the inspired 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 …