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Major Doctrines of the Bible

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Basic Theology and Major Bible Doctrines

1. The Bible (Scripture)

  • Inspiration (God-breathed): 2 Timothy 3:16–17; 2 Peter 1:20–21

  • Authority (final standard): Matthew 4:4; John 17:17

  • Reliability / Truthfulness: Psalm 19:7–9; Proverbs 30:5; Titus 1:2

  • Clarity & Interpretation: Nehemiah 8:8; Luke 24:27; 2 Timothy 2:15

  • Sufficiency (equips fully): 2 Timothy 3:16–17; Psalm 119:105

2. God

  • One God: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 45:5–6

  • God’s attributes (holy, loving, just, etc.): Isaiah 6:3; 1 John 4:8; Psalm 89:14; James 1:17

  • Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit): Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; John 14:16–17

  • Sovereignty & providence: Daniel 4:35; Ephesians 1:11; Romans 8:28

3. Creation

  • God as Creator: Genesis 1:1; John 1:1–3; Colossians 1:16

  • Purpose/design (not random): Psalm 19:1; Isaiah 43:7; Revelation 4:11

  • Humanity in God’s image: Genesis 1:26–27; Genesis 9:6; James 3:9

4. Humanity

  • Dignity & value: Psalm 139:13–16; Matthew 10:29–31

  • Responsibility & accountability: Romans 14:12; Ecclesiastes 12:13–14

  • Conscience & moral awareness: Romans 2:14–15; Micah 6:8

5. Sin

  • Fall & reality of sin: Genesis 3:1–19; Romans 3:23; 1 John 1:8

  • Sin’s effects (death, separation): Romans 6:23; Isaiah 59:2; Ephesians 2:1–3

  • Personal guilt & need: Psalm 51:1–4; Romans 5:12

6. Jesus Christ

  • Deity of Christ: John 1:1–3, 14; John 20:28; Colossians 2:9; Hebrews 1:8

  • Humanity of Christ: John 1:14; Hebrews 2:14; 1 Timothy 2:5

  • Virgin birth: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18–23; Luke 1:34–35

  • Sinless life: Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:22; 2 Corinthians 5:21

  • Miracles/authority: Acts 2:22; Matthew 8:26–27; John 11:43–44

  • Crucifixion (atoning sacrifice): Isaiah 53:4–6; Mark 10:45; Romans 5:8; 1 Peter 2:24

  • Resurrection: Matthew 28:5–6; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4; Romans 1:4

  • Ascension & reign: Acts 1:9–11; Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 7:25

  • Return of Christ: John 14:3; Acts 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17; Revelation 22:12

7. The Holy Spirit

  • Personhood: John 14:16–17; John 16:13–14; Ephesians 4:30

  • Deity: Acts 5:3–4; 1 Corinthians 3:16

  • Conviction of sin: John 16:8–11

  • New birth (regeneration): John 3:5–8; Titus 3:5

  • Indwelling: Romans 8:9–11; 1 Corinthians 6:19

  • Sealing: Ephesians 1:13–14; Ephesians 4:30

  • Filling/empowerment: Ephesians 5:18; Acts 1:8; Acts 4:31

  • Gifts: 1 Corinthians 12:4–11; Romans 12:6–8; 1 Peter 4:10–11

  • Fruit: Galatians 5:22–23; John 15:4–5

8. Salvation

  • Grace: Ephesians 2:8–9; Titus 2:11

  • Repentance: Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3; 2 Corinthians 7:10

  • Faith: Romans 10:9–10; John 3:16; Hebrews 11:6

  • Conversion (turning to God): Acts 3:19; 1 Thessalonians 1:9

  • New birth: John 1:12–13; 2 Corinthians 5:17; 1 Peter 1:23

  • Justification: Romans 5:1; Romans 3:24–26; Galatians 2:16

  • Adoption: Romans 8:15–17; Galatians 4:4–7

  • Sanctification: 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Hebrews 12:14; 2 Corinthians 3:18

  • Assurance (grounded in Christ): 1 John 5:11–13; Romans 8:16

  • Perseverance (continuing in faith): John 15:4–6; Colossians 1:22–23; Hebrews 3:14

  • Glorification (final completion): Romans 8:30; Philippians 3:20–21; 1 John 3:2

9. Redemption Terms (Often taught within Salvation)

  • Redemption (bought/rescued): Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:18–19

  • Forgiveness: Acts 10:43; Colossians 1:13–14; 1 John 1:9

  • Reconciliation: Romans 5:10–11; 2 Corinthians 5:18–19

  • Propitiation (wrath satisfied): Romans 3:25; 1 John 2:2; 1 John 4:10

  • Imputation / credited: Romans 4:5–8; 2 Corinthians 5:21

10. The Gospel

  • Message (death, burial, resurrection): 1 Corinthians 15:3–4

  • Call (repent and believe): Mark 1:15; Acts 20:21

  • Mission (to all peoples): Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 1:8; Romans 1:16

11. The Church

  • Universal church (one body): Ephesians 1:22–23; 1 Corinthians 12:12–13

  • Local church: Acts 2:41–47; 1 Corinthians 1:2

  • Worship & teaching: Acts 2:42; Colossians 3:16–17

  • Leadership & servanthood: 1 Timothy 3:1–13; Titus 1:5–9; 1 Peter 5:1–3

  • Mission & discipleship: Matthew 28:18–20; Ephesians 4:11–13

  • Unity & holiness: Ephesians 4:1–6; 1 Peter 1:15–16

  • Discipline/restoration: Matthew 18:15–17; Galatians 6:1; 1 Corinthians 5:1–5

12. Ordinances / Practices

  • Baptism: Matthew 28:19–20; Acts 2:38–41; Romans 6:3–4

  • Lord’s Supper: Luke 22:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–26

13. The Christian Life (Discipleship)

  • Prayer: Matthew 6:9–13; Philippians 4:6–7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17

  • Worship: John 4:23–24; Romans 12:1; Hebrews 12:28

  • Obedience: John 14:15; James 1:22; 1 John 2:3–6

  • Holiness: 1 Peter 1:15–16; 2 Corinthians 7:1

  • Love & forgiveness: John 13:34–35; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13

  • Wisdom & guidance: Proverbs 3:5–6; James 1:5; Psalm 32:8

  • Stewardship: Matthew 25:14–30; 1 Corinthians 4:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6–8

  • Suffering & endurance: Romans 5:3–5; James 1:2–4; 1 Peter 4:12–13

  • Spiritual warfare: Ephesians 6:10–18; 1 Peter 5:8–9; James 4:7

14. Angels and Demons

  • Angels (God’s servants): Hebrews 1:14; Psalm 103:20–21

  • Satan (adversary): 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 12:9; John 8:44

  • Demonic powers/deception: Ephesians 6:12; 2 Corinthians 11:14–15

  • Victory through Christ: Colossians 2:15; 1 John 4:4; James 4:7

15. Other Important Things (Eschatology)

  • Death & eternity: Hebrews 9:27; 2 Corinthians 5:8

  • Resurrection: John 5:28–29; 1 Corinthians 15:20–22

  • Final judgment: Acts 17:31; Revelation 20:11–15; 2 Corinthians 5:10

  • Heaven / eternal life: John 14:1–3; Revelation 21:1–4; Romans 6:23

  • Hell / final punishment: Matthew 25:46; Revelation 20:14–15; 2 Thessalonians 1:8–9

  • New heaven & new earth: 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1

16. Ethics (Christian Character & Conduct)

  • Truthfulness & integrity: Ephesians 4:25; Proverbs 12:22; Matthew 5:37

  • Sexual purity & marriage: 1 Thessalonians 4:3–5; Hebrews 13:4; Matthew 19:4–6

  • Sanctity of life: Genesis 9:6; Psalm 139:13–16; Exodus 20:13

  • Justice, mercy, humility: Micah 6:8; Matthew 23:23; James 1:27

  • Christian freedom & conscience: Romans 14:1–13; 1 Corinthians 10:23–33; Galatians 5:13

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