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.
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Biblical infallibility is the Christian doctrine that Holy Scripture is completely trustworthy and cannot fail in accomplishing the revelatory purposes for which God has given it. Because Scripture comes from the truthful and faithful God, it does not deceive God’s people, lead them into falsehood, or …