Trinity Doctrine
Theology – Trinity Doctrine – Doctrine and Understanding of the Trinity Overview The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the primary doctrines in Christianity, revealing the nature of who God is as He has revealed Himself throughout scripture. God has revealed to us that He is one God who exists and has revealed Himself…
Worksheet on the Glory of God
Bible Study Worksheet on the Glory of God Worksheet on the Glory of God Understanding the Glory of God is critical for the Christian life, as it is one of the primary themes revealed throughout all of scripture. The Glory (or Glories) of God is something by which all things hinge and that our creator…
Ordo Salutis – Order of Salvation
Theology – Salvation Series – Order of Salvation Overview – Order of Salvation The ‘order of salvation’ or Ordo Salutis is the Biblical order of concepts that occurs during the course of a persons salvation. It is the preceding events and steps that occur as a person continues experience salvation throughout their life. Scriptures that…
Assurance of Salvation
Soteriology – Study of Salvation – Assurance of Salvation Overview The assurance of salvation is the theological position from which a believer can be assured or know that they have salvation and asking the question ‘How can I have assurance of my salvation.’ For many, this is directly related to the belief in eternal security.…
Sola Scriptura – Scripture Alone
Theology – Biblical Doctrines – Sola Scriptura Sola Scriptura meaning ‘scripture alone’ in Latin is the phrase used to describe the Christian doctrine of using the Bible as the only divinely authoritative source. This is the theological doctrine that states that the Bible, namely the Old and New Testaments, is the sole and ultimate authority…
Calvinism vs Arminianism
Theology – Predestination vs Free Will Overview One of the most classic and debated issues since the protestant reformation is the issues brought up between Calvinism and Arminianism or free will and predestination. This debate is synonymous with the debate between predestination doctrine (Calvinism) vs. free will doctrine (Arminianism), or the opposing views that everything…
Christology – The Lord Jesus Christ
Overview Christology is the study of Jesus Christ. Who is Jesus Christ and what did He do. This is the study of the doctrine of Christology that typically encompasses all the theological and historic matters concerning the nature and work of Christ, including His incarnation, resurrection, divine and human characteristics. Definitions Christ comes from the…
Prosperity Gospel vs. the Gospel of Christ
Bible Studies and Heresies – Prosperity Gospel NOTE: This article addresses issues brought up in the teachings of the Prosperity Gospel and the history of the prosperity gospel movement and the prosperity gospel origin; also known as the Prosperity Movement in the NAR, New Apostolic Movement and the New Apostolic Heresy. It also applies to…
Romans Road to Salvation
Overview of Romans Road Romans Road to salvation is a quick reference to the entire gospel plan of salvation using only the book of Romans. Romans Road to Salvation was originally preached by Dr. Jack Hyles, a leading figure in the Independent Baptist movement, at the First Baptist Church of Hammond in Indiana on Sunday…
