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 God of the Bible is revealed as one God. Both Old and New Testaments declare that there is but one God. The oneness of the Godhead as revealed in Scripture Old Testament Scriptures “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one!” Deuteronomy 6:4 “To you it was shown, that you might…
The Biblical revelation shows us that each person of the Godhead has certain characteristics and operations that do not change. The Father is eternally the Father, the Son is eternally the Son,the Holy Spirit is eternally the Holy Spirit. The attributes of God are changeless. God is one in operation, but three in revelation and…
The Scripture states that the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily in the Son. “For it pleased the Father that in Him(Jesus) all the fullness should dwell.” Colossians 1:19 “For in Him (Jesus) dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.” Colossians 2:9 The Lord Jesus Christ is the visible and bodily revelation of the…
One of the richest fields of revelation, which God has given concerning His own being, is that which pertains to the names of God. A name in Scripture is often significant of the nature of a person. The names of God show forth His character and attributes. The names of God are basically divided into…
The Apostles’ Creed (third or fourth century) I believe in God the Father AlmightyMaker of heaven and earth.And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord;Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,Born of the Virgin Mary,Suffered under Pontius Pilate,Was crucified, dead, and buried;He descended into Hell [lit., Hades];The third day he rose again from the…
This session will comprise of two sections. The smaller will be a brief look at what the Bible reveals specifically about our Father. In the following section we will consider the Scriptural testimony about the Person of Jesus Christ. We will be considering the ‘work’ of Christ in the Next Module: The Atonement. In opening…
