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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Biblical Inerrancy and the Truthfulness of God’s Word The doctrine of biblical inerrancy stands at the heart of Evangelical theology because it concerns the character of God and the trustworthiness of divine revelation. Inerrancy affirms that Scripture, in its original writings, is without error in all …
The Doctrine of the Infallibility of the Bible The doctrine of the infallibility of the Bible stands at the center of Evangelical theology. It affirms that Holy Scripture is wholly trustworthy and unfailing in accomplishing the purposes for which God gave it. While closely related to …
Introduction to the Lord’s Supper Communion, also called the Lord’s Supper, stands at the theological and pastoral center of Christian ministry. Instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ on the night He was betrayed, this sacred ordinance embodies the gospel in visible form. It unites proclamation, remembrance, …
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, …