This module focuses on major doctrines of the Scriptures, including those outlined by Paul in Hebrews 6:1-3 as foundational for ongoing maturity of the Believer. We also consider the awe-inspiring teachings concerning the Person of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Each of these doctrinal subjects provides essential building blocks for a life lived accurately according to the Word and the will of God.
The Bible contains teaching about many subjects, all of them beneficial, but Paul tells us in Hebrews 6:1-3 that an understanding of certain doctrines provides a solid basis for our spiritual progress: “Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance…
Repentance turns man away from sin, and is a gift of God. Faith turns man toward God, and is also a gift of Grace. For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,” Ephesians 2:8 NKJV Through repentance we are saved from dead works….
The elementary teachings stated in Hebrews 6:1-3 provide a basic doctrinal foundation from which we progress toward more advanced teachings. The Scriptures encourage us to have a firm grasp of these doctrines. It is important to remember that our doctrinal basis, what we believe, significantly affects every other part of our character and conduct. If…
“Baptism” is derived from the Greek Word: “Baptizo” It literally means “a washing, purification effected by means of water, To immerse, to plunge under, to dunk. “To put into or under water so as to entirely immerse or submerge.” Water baptism is not presented as an option for the Believer, but a direct command. To…
Watchman Nee became a Christian in mainland China in 1920 at the age of seventeen and began writing in the same year. Throughout the nearly thirty years of his ministry, Watchman Nee was clearly manifested as a unique gift from the Lord to His Body for His move in this age. In 1952 he was…
The doctrine and practice of laying on of hands is rarely taught and in many churches rarely practiced, yet the Scriptures indicate that the doctrine of laying on of hands plays a key part in our development as Believers. Most of us have witnessed the practice of laying on hands, and many may be already…
