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Systematic Theology

These posts come out of a systematic theology that I have taught a couple of times. Each post covers a specific doctrine.

The Doctrine of the Bible

The Doctrine of the Bible

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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.

God of General Revelation

The God of General Revelation: What Creation Tells Us

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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?

Systematic Theology

An Introduction to Systematic Theology

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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

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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

The Doctrine of the Church

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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

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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 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

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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.

doctrine of the work of Jesus

The Doctrine of the Work of Jesus Christ

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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 Doctrine of the Nature of Jesus Christ

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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

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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.

The Doctrine of the Work of God

The Doctrine of the Work of God

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What is the work of God? It involves creation of the cosmos as well as providence, the sustaining and governance of his creation.

The Doctrine of the Nature of God

The Doctrine of the Nature of God

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What is the nature of God? This post is a quick look at the attributes of God, the Trinity, his will, and some commonly raised questions.

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