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Biblical Doctrines

GOSPEL Doctrines

  • Christ died for sin, buried & rose again

  • Salvation by grace through faith alone

  • Substitutionary Atonement

Gospel Truth

The Call of Salvation

  • Believe in the Resurrection of Christ

  • Lordship of Jesus Christ

  • Call to Repentance

Doctrines for Salvation

We need to understand only a few simple truths for salvation and should follow Paul's example to keep these doctrines simple. We can quickly complicate them with eloquent words, and when we add to the gospel, we make it ineffective and remove its power to save. We cannot fully understand the fundamentals of Christianity until we are born-again and receive the Holy Spirit. (Mark 7:13)

Salvational

CHRITIAN UNITY 

  • Deity & Humanity of Christ

  • The Trinity

  • Bible Infallibility

  • Holiness of God

  • Sanctification of Believers

  • Physical Return of Christ

  • Man's Inherent Sin Nature

  • Male/ Female Marriage only

  • No Sexual Relations outside of marriage

  • Same-sex relations forbidden

BIBLICAL AUTHORITY

  • Only male pastors and leaders in Church

  • Women teach women and children only

Foundation of Evangelical Christians

These doctrines are fundamental to the faith and absolutely clear in the Scriptures. Cults and heresies are built on manipulating them teaching otherwise. Those who reject these truths willstand against God's work and sow opposition. When those who confess Christ refuse these truths, there is concern for sincerity of their confession of faith.

21st century Rebellion

The Church has replaced the Bible with a cultural movement that has confused the roles of men and women so much that our children are confused about their sexual identity. God calls men to lead and protect their families and guide the church. Instead, we invite women to take an unnatural role to teach and exercise authority over men.

God requires obedience over sacrifice. The Church is compromising and allowing rebellion. Fornication shouldn't be named among believers, but we invite open abominations. 

Non-Salvational

CHRISTIANS DIFFER

  • Forms of church government

  • Election & Predestination 

  • Rapture of the Church

  • Second Coming of Christ 

  • Spiritual Gifts

Difficult Doctrines

Important doctrines but not Essential for Fellowship

Some doctrines are difficult and require much study. Since they are mysterious, require faith, and often take years to embrace, many Christians often embrace their church's perspective. Our understanding will change over time, and we must be gracious and patient with each other.  We shouldn't disfellowship for these doctrines, though many choose a fellowship with those who agree on these doctrines, but it is definitely not needed.
We must not quarrel, offend, and cause believers to stumble for these doctrines. This is the opposite of God's love and call to unity of believers.

Non-Devisive

CONVICTIONS

  • Eating and Drinking

  • Days to fellowship

  • Dress Codes

  • Politics

  • Education

  • Recreation

  • Dating, etc

Convictions

scripture-based conscience

Our choices should be guided by biblical principles and whatever is not of faith is sin. Our conscience is our most precious gift from God and needs to be protected for the Holy Spirit. We will have a greater capacity to do God's will as we grown in understanding of Scriptures and exercise our faith in those things.  We should encourage one-another in these godly biblical principles as thery pertain to our daily non-essential choices. 

PREFERENCES

  • Favorite Foods, colors

  • Leisure time and hobbies​

  • Style/ Genre of music & instruments

  • Vocational Work

Preferences

We have many choices that we have the liberty to enjoy. 

LOW rELEVANCE TO fELLOWSHIP

What if we Disagree?

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We share the truth in hopes of winning souls to Christ and it only makes sense that we would inheriently disagree with them. We should never strive with lost souls but try to win them over to the LORD. The only important doctrines for the lost are the doctrines pertaining to salvation. If we keep it simple then they will understand the call.

What if we Disagree?

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This Doctrinal Outline represents those organizations and churches we should partner with for the Gospel, and NOT individuals. We are trying to reach everyone for the gospel in hopes that God will grant them repentance. We won't agree on any of these teachings from the Bible, but should be willing to discuss them with anyone. We will be more established by doing so and hopefully win some to the LORD in the process.

What about other Doctrines?

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There are many other truths Christians believe without compromise, including such things as;

  • the virgin birth of Jesus,

  • Bible prophecies,

  • the nation of Israel,

  • End Times ,

  • the Genesis creation,

  • Heaven & Hell

  • and the worldwide flood.

The above list is not exhaustive; many other doctrines should be guarded and defended.

What about Catholics, Mormons & Jehova's witnesses?

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Evangelical Christians disagree with some fundamental truths and we meet them where they are at. Often we need to show them the error of their church doctrine so they may trust the Scriptural interpretations instead. It is difficult to talk about Jesus since they have and believe much of the same truths. Often the way of salvation is confused with good works and not through grace. We should meet them where they are at in their knowledge, but not compromise our faith.

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