Basic Essential Doctrine

Basic Essential Doctrine

This course systematically explores essential Christian doctrines, starting from the necessity and authority of doctrine itself, progressing through understanding the nature and character of God, the fall of humanity, salvation, and the transformative role of grace, faith, and obedience in the believer’s life. It then deepens into practical aspects like repentance, baptism in Jesus’ name, receiving the Holy Spirit, and concludes with the Christian's call to holiness, purposeful living, stewardship, spiritual warfare, and a final exploration of the doctrine of last things, focusing on judgment, eternity, and the believer’s hope.

Each lesson provides comprehensive scriptural support, clarification of common misunderstandings, and practical applications to ensure doctrine is both understood intellectually and integrated spiritually into everyday living. 

Content

Lesson 1: The Importance of Doctrine

Synopsis: Explores why doctrine is foundational to Christian faith, identity, and community, underscoring its necessity in discerning truth from error and living faithfully.

Lesson 2: The Authority of the Word of God

Synopsis: Affirms the Bible as inspired, infallible, and the ultimate authority for belief and behaviour, instructing believers in the right interpretation and application of Scripture.

Lesson 3: Digesting the Word of God

Synopsis: Highlights the necessity of internalizing scripture through thoughtful interpretation and meditation, emphasizing the practical integration of God's Word into daily living.

Lesson 4: The Role of the Holy Spirit in Digesting the Word

Synopsis: Clarifies the indispensable role of the Holy Spirit in understanding, personalizing, and applying biblical truth, emphasizing spiritual discernment.

Lesson 5: Who Is God? – Understanding His Attributes and Character

Synopsis: Delves into the nature of God, including His Oneness, holiness, love, and justice, stressing how a correct understanding shapes worship and life.

Lesson 6: The Fall of Man and the Nature of Sin

Synopsis: Examines humanity’s fall, defining sin as rebellion against God, detailing its consequences, and affirming the necessity of divine redemption.

Lesson 7: The Doctrine of Salvation – Who Jesus Is, the Gospel, Grace, Faith, and Obedience

Synopsis: Presents salvation as God’s redemptive act through Jesus Christ, explaining the interplay of grace, faith, and obedience in the believer’s journey.

Lesson 8 & 9: Grace, Faith, and Obedience in the New Birth

Synopsis: Elaborates on the interconnectedness of grace, faith, and obedience in experiencing genuine spiritual rebirth and transformation.

Lesson 10: The New Birth and the Acts 2:38 Pattern

Synopsis: Clarifies the biblical process of being born again, emphasizing repentance, baptism in Jesus’ name, and receiving the Holy Spirit as demonstrated in Acts 2:38.

Lesson 11: The Doctrine of Repentance

Synopsis: Defines genuine repentance as more than remorse, involving a transformative turning from sin towards God.

Lesson 12: Water Baptism in Jesus’ Name

Synopsis: Establishes the necessity and spiritual significance of baptism specifically in Jesus’ name, addressing common misunderstandings.

Lesson 13: The Promise and Power of the Holy Spirit

Synopsis: Details the significance, necessity, and empowerment of the Holy Spirit, including the initial evidence of speaking in tongues.

Lesson 14: The Doctrine of the Church

Synopsis: Defines the Church as Christ’s body, emphasizing its unity, apostolic doctrine, purpose, and separation from worldly values.

Lesson 15: The Doctrine of Holiness

Synopsis: Presents holiness as essential to Christian identity, requiring separation from worldliness and continual spiritual growth.

Lesson 16: The Doctrine of Christian Living – Purpose, Stewardship, and Spiritual Warfare

Synopsis: Encourages intentional living, faithful stewardship, disciplined spiritual practices, and preparedness in spiritual warfare.

Lesson 17: The Doctrine of Last Things – Judgment, Eternity, and Hope

Synopsis: Focuses on end-time events including Christ’s return, final judgment, resurrection, and eternal hope, motivating believers to live prepared lives.

This structured approach ensures believers are thoroughly equipped to live out their faith with clarity, conviction, and enduring commitment to Christ.

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