Systematic Theology

Biblical Doctrine Center

The major doctrines of the Christian faith, presented Scripture first and Christ centered — from the Trinity and the nature of God to the Church, the resurrection, and the coming Kingdom of God.

Also see: Biblical Topics Library

The Trinity

The biblical teaching that God is one in essence and three in person: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The Nature of God

Who God is according to Scripture: his holiness, sovereignty, love, and unchanging character.

The Person and Work of Christ

Who Jesus Christ is, fully God and fully man, and what his life, death, and resurrection accomplished.

The Holy Spirit

The person and work of the Holy Spirit in creation, in Christ's ministry, and in the life of the believer.

Humanity

What Scripture teaches about human beings made in God's image, our purpose, and our worth.

Sin

The biblical doctrine of sin: its origin, nature, and universal effect on humanity and creation.

Salvation

How the Bible describes salvation: grace, faith, justification, and the finished work of Christ.

Sanctification

The ongoing work of God making believers holy, distinct from justification but flowing from it.

The Church

What the Bible teaches the church is: the body of Christ, gathered, gifted, and sent.

Baptism

The meaning and significance of baptism as taught in the New Testament.

Communion (The Lord's Supper)

What Jesus instituted at the Last Supper and what the church has practiced in remembrance of him since.

Prayer

The doctrine of prayer: why believers pray, how Scripture teaches us to pray, and what prayer accomplishes.

Scripture

What the Bible claims about itself: its inspiration, authority, and sufficiency for faith and life.

Angels

What Scripture reveals about angels, their nature, their ministry, and their place under God's authority.

The Resurrection

The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ and the future resurrection promised to those who belong to him.

Eternal Life

What Jesus and the apostles teach about eternal life, both a present reality and a future hope.

The Kingdom of God

The reign of God announced by Jesus, present now and coming in fullness at his return.