Doctrines of the Bible (Doctrines for Dummies)
I. Revelation—types and means of God revealing Himself and His will
A. Inspiration, inerrancy, illumination, interpretation
B. Canonicity, formation of the Bible
II. Doctrine of God
A. Arguments for God’s existence
B. Attributes of God
C. Names of God
III. Christology (doctrine of Christ)
A. Preexistence and incarnation
B. His deity and His humanity
C. His death and resurrection–accomplishments
D. Christ’s present ministry
IV. Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
A. His present role in the church age vs. His O.T. function
B. The Christian’s rule of life (spiritual life and maturity)
V. Doctrine of Man (anthropology)
A. Body, soul, and spirit
B. Original sin
VI. Salvation (soteriology)
VII. The Church (ecclesiology)
VIII. Angelology
IX. End Times—prophecy, judgment, second coming
X. Evangelism—the great commission
- The message-the gospel, finding the gospel in every Bible story
- Your testimony
- How to share your faith
