BAPTISM/IMMERSION: Acts 8:38; 22:16; Rom 6:3-5; Col 2:11-13
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28 matching topics · Showing 1–28Baptismal Regeneration: The use of this expression betrays the fundamental misunderstanding of our view of Scripture. The water has NO merit NOR does baptism cause us to EARN…
Respond to misunderstanding with clear and gracious words. Seek peace without assuming that everyone will judge your motives fairly.
BENEVOLENCE: church: Acts 2:44,45; 4:32-5:11; 6:1-6; 11:27-30; Rom 15:25-27; 1 Co 16:1-4; 2 Cor 8:4; 9:1,12; 1 Tim 5:3-16. Individual: 1 Tim 5:4,8,16; Matt 15:4-6; 25:31-46; Ester 2:7;…
BIBLE/UNDERSTANDABLE: Eph 3:4; 5:17; Jn 8:32; Lk 10:25-28; Psa 19:7ff
BIBLE STUDY: 2 Tim 2:15; I Pet 2:2; Heb 5:12-14; Col 3:16; Acts 20:32; 2 Pet 3:18; Eph 5:17; Acts 17:11. Open-mindedness and humility are essential to good…
BLOOD OF CHRIST: Matt 26:28; Rom 5:9; Rev 1:5; Eph 1:7; Col 1:14; 1 Jn 1:7; 1 Pet 1:18-19
BUDDHISM: Though there are a number of different branches of Buddhism, the four noble truths and the eightfold path are at the heart of this teaching. The four…
COMMON UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE Jn 17:20-21, Rom 15:5, 12:16, 1 Cor 1:10, 2 Cor 13:11, Eph 4:3, Phil 1:27, 2:2, 3:16, 4:2; 1 Cor 14:33
DENOMINATIONALISM CONTRARY TO THE SCRIPTURES: Jn 17:20-23; 1 Cor 1:10-13; Eph 4:4-6; Rom 16:16
Holy Spirit baptism - Occurred twice (Matt 3:11; Jn 14:15-26; Jn 16:7-14; Lk 24:49)
Handle Scripture diligently and listen carefully. Confidence should rest on the text rather than on an unwillingness to reconsider an argument.
Immanence The quality in God which causes him to be involved in the life of humanity and the world and not stay remote from it. God is near.…
INFANT BAPTISM: Ezek 28:15, Ezek 18:20; Deut 1:39.
Interpretation Understanding the Bible in a way true to its original meaning and intent. Interpretation must be duly considered in any application of Scripture to modern day life.
A quick response can miss the facts and deepen a disagreement. Hear the matter carefully before offering an answer.
Old Law The Old Testament remains inspired Scripture and was written for learning, examples, warning, prophecy, and understanding redemption. Christians, however, are not under the Mosaic covenant as…
Old Testament Law Not Binding on Christians The Law of Moses was God's covenant law for Israel. It served God's purpose and pointed toward Christ, but Christians are…
Teaching requires patience with a learner's pace and questions. Correction should serve understanding rather than display superiority.
PREMELLENIALISM: Matt 13:24-30 (Explained 36-43) Verse 39 – End of the Age; 1 Cor 15:23-28; Josh 21:43; Neh 9:7-8; Jer 19:11, 22:30; Rev 3:21; 2 Tim 4:1; Heb…
Prepare diligently and handle Scripture faithfully. A teacher should seek both accurate instruction and a consistent example.
Revelation God's action of making Himself, His will, and His way known to man. Specifically, this revealing has been made in history through particular acts of Revelation, such…
Singing Eph 5:19; Col 3:16
The Holy Spirit and the Word – Neh 9:30, Acts 7:51
Theology The study of God. Christian theology is not based on speculation about him but studies Him through understanding the Rev he has made for himself through Jesus…
Tradition The religious teachings and practices passed on from generation to generation. While there are inspired, authoritative traditions that have been delivered (1 Cor 11:2,23; 2 Thes 2:15;…
UNDERSTANDING (SEE INTERPRETER) Psa 53:2; Eph 3:4; 5:17
Sincerity and energy should be guided by truth. Learn carefully rather than assuming that strong conviction makes a course right.
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