Christian Theology and Doctrine

Basic Christian Concepts

• Basic Christian Theology Quiz - Test your knowledge of Christian theology
  • Christians from Which Denomination Have the Most Thorough Knowledge of the Bible?
• Pew Forum Religious Knowledge Quiz - How much do you know about the world's religions?
• History of the Bible: How The Bible Came To Us - Manuscripts 101 - Where do they come from and why are there so many different "versions" of the Bible?
• What Is Christianity? - Just another religion?

The Godhead (Triunity or Trinity)

• Who is God?
• Who is Jesus Christ?
• The Trinity: The Oneness and Plurality of God
• Three Persons of the Godhead - How is that possible?
• The Triunity (Trinity) of God in The Old Testament
  • The Father is God
  • The Son is
    • Fully divine - Jesus Christ Said He Was God
    • and Fully human
    • Jesus Christ - the promised Messiah (Verse list only)
    • Jesus Christ - Messiah of the Rabbinical Writers
    • How the Passover Reveals Jesus Christ
      • A Messianic Passover Seder
      • A Messianic Passover Haggadah
    • Jesus Christ - the only way to the Father
  • Holy Spirit is God
    • The Importance of the Holy Spirit in the Life of Christians
    • Knowing God: How Can I Experienced God Personally? - Is church attendance mandatory or optional?
• One God - Three persons, but only one God
• God's Names - reveal God's Identity, Constitution, Nature, Character, Essence
• Is God Male? What Does the Bible Say?
• Is Jesus God? - biblical and non-biblical evidence
• Creeds of the Church (not necessarily scripture)

Becoming right with God

• Salvation in the Bible - a continual process
  • Justification - a work by the blood of Jesus Christ
    • By the grace of God
    • through faith, not works
      • My Attorney - A modern parable of salvation through faith in Christ
      • Going to Heaven Are We? - Many people believe they can earn their way to heaven by doing good works. However, we can never attain the holy standards God demands, which is why He redeemed us by His grace (gift) in His Son, Jesus Christ.
      • Did Jesus Command Baptism in Order to be Saved? - A commentary on John 3:5-7
      • Water Baptism... Is it Necessary for Salvation? by Eric English (off site)
  • Forgiveness of Sin - Offered to all people
  • Forgiveness: Why Judaism Fails to Understand God - Forgiveness of others is not optional for the Christian
  • Redemption - A work of God
  • Sanctification - A work of the Holy Spirit in a willing believer
  • Consecration - A radical commitment to Jesus Christ
    • Brownies with a Difference - A good example to read to your kids (or actually do it!)
  • Many are Called, But Few Are Chosen - God is inviting you to salvation. If you refuse the invitation, you will not be chosen for heaven.
  • Is Confession Necessary for Forgiveness of Sin for the Christian?
  • Eternal Security of the Believer: Once Saved Always Saved?
  • Have Christians Already Overcome Satan? - The Importance of the Word of God in the Life of the Believer
• Nothing Unique About the Teachings of Jesus Christ? - The radical teachings of Jesus Christ
• Prince of Peace - What Peace? - Does this mean Jesus was to bring world peace or some other kind of peace?
• The Pattern Of Redemptive History In Both The Old And The New Covenant As It Relates To The Moral Law by Wes Ringer
• Why Do Christians Lie So Much? Truth and Christianity
  • What Should Christians Tell Their Children About Santa Claus?
• The Confession of Saint Patrick
• Is Living Together Before Marriage a Good Idea?
• Is it Okay for Christians to Engage in Premarital Sex Before Marriage?
• The Proverbs 31 Woman: Why She is Not the Ideal Christian Wife
• Dancing with the Broom: Your Worth in the Eyes of God vs. How Others See You
• Who Was Noah? - Noah believed God at a time when everybody else was practicing extreme evil

The Love of God

• God's Outrageous Love - An earthly story to illustrate the truth about God's love.
• What is Love as Defined by the Bible? - How the Bible defines true love.
• The Greatest Love Of All - No, it's not yourself!
• The New Commandment That is Old - Can you love everyone?
• Tiger Under the Big Tent - Why would the God of the universe come to earth as a man?

Heaven and Hell - real places?

• What Will Heaven be Like? Radically different physics and living
  • Many are Called, But Few Are Chosen - Did you get your invitation?
  • Going to Heaven Are We? - Just be better than most other people?
  • What Happens to Infants and Children Who Die? Do Babies Go To Heaven?
  • What Happens to Christians Who Commit Suicide? Do They Go To Heaven or Hell?
  • Will There be Marriage in Heaven?
  • Do All Dogs Go to Heaven? Will Our Pets Be With Us in Heaven?
• What Will Hell be Like? Trust me, you don't want to go there
  • A Loving God Would Not Send Billions of People to Hell, Would He?
  • Why Would God Create a Person Who Would be Destined for Hell?
  • It Isn't Fair That God Judges People Who are Born Into Buddhist, Hindu or Other Non-Christian Homes
  • What will happen to the people who have never heard of Jesus Christ?
  • Who is Satan?: What Does the Bible Say About the Devil?
  • Have Christians Already Overcome Satan? - The Importance of the Word of God in the Life of the Believer
  • Spiritual Death - Physical death is the least of your worries!
  • The Bible Says Hell is a Place Located Under the Earth: An Atheists' Myth

Adam and Eve

• Was Adam With Eve When She was Deceived by the Serpent?
• Why Wouldn't God Want Adam and Eve to Have Knowledge of Good and Evil?
• Was Adam Created as an Immortal Being?
• Was Evil and Suffering a Result of Adam's Sin?
• Out of Africa or Out of Eden: Does Science Contradict the Bible?
• The Origin of Mankind and the Races

End of Days Prophecies, Rapture, and Christian Tribulation

• Book of Daniel Prophecy: End of Days Bible Study of the Prophet Daniel by H.L. Nigro - What the Jewish scriptures tell us about the end times.
• Will Christians Go Through the Great Tribulation? - What did Jesus say? Pre-tribulation rapture refuted.
• Will Christians Suffer the Wrath of God? - The wrath of God is directed against non-believers after they persecute the Church during the Great Tribulation.
• The Persecuted Christian Church - A history of hatred against Jesus and His followers.
• How Close are the End Times? - Speculation about possible scenarios to usher in the end times.
• Book Review: The End Times Passover: Etymological Challenges to Millenarian Doctrines
• Book Review: Why Christians Will Suffer "Great Tribulation"
• Book Review: Left Behind Answered Verse by Verse
• Book Review: Earth Turns Heaven: The End and Beyond
• Book Review: The Origins of Left Behind Eschatology

Calvinism vs. Arminianism

• Predestination vs. Free Will - Is It One or the Other?
• Does God Offer Forgiveness of Sin to All People or Just Believers?
• Why Would God Create a Person Who Would be Destined for Hell?
• Four Views on Divine Providence Book Review

Discovery Bible Study Course (basic Christian theology)

Lesson # l:	"What is the Bible?"
Lesson # 2:	"How to Know the Bible"
Lesson # 3:	"Who is Jesus Christ?"
Lesson # 4:	"The Work of Christ"
Lesson # 5:	"The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit"
Lesson # 6:	"The Attributes of God"
Lesson # 7:	"Answered Prayer"
Lesson # 8:	"Confession and Forgiveness"
Lesson # 9:	"The Christian Walk" (Part 1: Principles of Position)
Lesson #10:	"The Christian Walk" (Part 2: The Christian Walk Described)
Lesson #11:	"The Church and Ministry"

Related Sections

• Christian Life Issues - Are you sure your theology or views on world issues are biblically based?
• Prolife Pages - Abortion and the Sanctity of Human Life
• Truth of the Bible - Can we be sure that the Bible is the Word of God?

Resources for Bible Study

• Links to Bible Resources

Miscellaneous

• The Singularity Movement: Why the Singularity Won't Be Coming Any Time Soon
• The Real 2012 Prophecy: Mayans, Nostradamus, and Planet X, Oh My!
• Tim Tebow: Does God Really Care About Football?
• Do All Dogs Go to Heaven? Will Our Pets Be With Us in Heaven?
• Who Were the Nephilim and Sons of God? Demons or men?
• How Did the Egyptians Perform Magic Turning Sticks into Snakes?
• If You Throw a Frog into Boiling Water He Will Jump Out? - Frog leg soup, anyone?
• Battle Hymn of the Republic: What do Those Words Mean?

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Reflections
We are what we think.

• 05/21/2019 12:00 PM
  Thoughts on the Movie Tolkien
  British thinker and writer J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel) Tolkien (1892–1973) is one of the most beloved fantasy authors ever. As author of The Lord of The Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, his works rank among the best-selling books of all time. He has been popularly referred to as “the father of modern fantasy literature.” I saw the recent movie about his life, Tolkien, and wanted to offer my impressions.…
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• 05/14/2019 12:00 PM
  Family Traits of Secular Naturalism, Part 1
  Belief systems, like family members, often share recognizable features or traits. In that sense one can determine what a belief system is about by observing its traits. People often refer to atheism (the view that no God or gods exist) as an overarching worldview. But I think it would be more correct to say that the worldview that encompasses atheism is called naturalism.…
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• 05/07/2019 12:00 PM
  How to Address Christian Hypocrisy
  Hypocrisy among Christians is a serious issue. At minimum, it’s a huge turnoff for believers and unbelievers alike. In situations where people are actually victimized by it, hypocrisy can comprise a justifiable reason to rethink or reject the truth of Christianity. In either case, hypocrisy among those who claim to follow Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord is always regrettable. The word “hypocrite”…
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• 04/30/2019 12:00 PM
  Is Sunday a “Pagan� Day of Worship?
  With the recent observance of Easter, I’m reminded of an exchange I had with a reader concerning when Christians should worship. About a year ago I wrote an article entitled “A Dozen Evidences for the Resurrection of Jesus.”1 There I pointed out that one of the supporting factors for the resurrection is that Christ rose on Sunday and that the emergence of…
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• 04/23/2019 12:00 PM
  Friday Philosophy from Thinker Ed L. Miller
  On my Facebook and Twitter pages I have a weekly segment called #FridayPhilosophy, where I provide quotes from great philosophical thinkers. One philosopher I quote often is professor Ed L. Miller. Dr. Miller’s book Questions That Matter was the first philosophy textbook that I ever used in teaching philosophy and his writings significantly influenced my thinking on the subject. Here is a brief biography…
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• 04/16/2019 12:00 PM
  #WednesdayWisdom from Thinker Mortimer J. Adler
  On my Facebook and Twitter pages I have a weekly segment called #WednesdayWisdom, where I provide thoughtful quotes from great thinkers in various fields. The thinker that I most often quote is philosopher and educator Mortimer J. Adler. Adler influenced me significantly through his many books and public talks and I had the great pleasure of interacting with him through email shortly before his death at…
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• 04/09/2019 12:00 PM
  Apologia Sophia: “Apologetics Wisdom� 6—More Classics
  What is one of the best ways to prepare for explaining and defending Christianity’s truth claims? I suggest that tapping into the wisdom of historic Christianity’s greatest thinkers is one such way. As I pointed out in parts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of this series, the term apologia sophia (Gk: ἀπολογία σοφία) transliterates the Greek word endings and roughly translates to “apologetics wisdom.” In this final installment, I…
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• 04/02/2019 12:00 PM
  Apologia Sophia: “Apologetics Wisdom� 5—Classics
  What can past defenders of the faith teach us today? As it turns out, historic Christianity’s preeminent voices have passed on a treasure trove of wisdom. In parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 (of six) in this series, we highlighted the term apologia sophia (Gk: ἀπολογία σοφία), which transliterates the Greek word endings and roughly translates to “apologetics wisdom.” In that spirit, I offer some more practical…
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• 03/26/2019 04:59 PM
  Apologia Sophia: “Apologetics Wisdom� 4—Online Engagement
  Do you struggle with how to engage people who disagree online? You’re not alone. As noted in parts 1, 2, and 3 (of six), the term Apologia Sophia (Gk: ἀπολογία σοφία) transliterates the Greek word endings and roughly translates to “apologetics wisdom.” In this post, I hope to offer more such wisdom—practical advice—that can lead to more fruitful online discussions. Let me enumerate three points that I…
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• 03/19/2019 12:00 PM
  A Memorial to Christian Theologian Desmond Ford
  One of my favorite contemporary Christian theologians, Dr. Desmond Ford (1929–2019), died recently. He was an Australian evangelical theologian with deep roots in the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) theological tradition. He was educated at both Michigan State and Manchester Universities, where he earned dual doctorates in New Testament studies. At Manchester, he studied under the eminent New Testament scholar F. F. Bruce.…
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