The Doctrine of the Bible
From the human perspective, the Bible is a diverse collection of literature written over a long period of time. From a divine perspective, it is the authoritative guide to faith and practice.
Systematic Theology
These blog posts are in support of a systematic theology class I teach.
The God of General Revelation: What Creation Tells Us
Does God exist? How can we know that? And if he does exist, what is he like? What can we learn about God apart from the Bible?
An Introduction to Systematic Theology
This is an introduction to the topic of systematic theology. It will be providing some general guidelines for a systematic study of theology.
The Doctrine of Last Things
The doctrine of last things includes the global events preceding Christ’s return, as well as the more personal aspects; what happens to me in the end.
The Doctrine of the Church
What is the church? What is it’s purpose? Questions about government, baptism and Lord’s Supper. These are topics addressed by the doctrine of the church.
The Doctrine of Salvation
The doctrine of salvation encompasses our initial salvation experience, our ongoing walk with Christ, and our final deliverance.
The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit, the 3rd person of the Trinity, brings conviction of sin, enables life as a believer, and equips for service in the Kingdom.
The Doctrine of the Work of Jesus Christ
The primary work of Jesus is offering himself as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Jesus’ atonement for us is essential for our salvation.
The Doctrine of the Nature of Jesus Christ
The nature of Jesus . . . He is the second person of the Trinity. And he is both fully God and fully man, perfectly united into one person.
The Doctrine of Sin
The doctrine of sin is one of the foundational truths of the Christian faith. It describes an aspect of our nature that is opposed to God.
