Name: Oluwaloni Temitayo Esther
Unit: Evangelism unit
Write out what you understand by "Doctrine" and list 20 biblical doctrines with a one-line definition and
at least three scriptural references for each doctrine.
The Christian doctrines are important for Christians because it helps them stay firmly in their faith and
avoid false teachings. We have several Christans doctrines but I will only be talk about 20 of them.
1) Eschatology: are conceptions of the last things: immortality of the soul, rebirth, resurrection,
migration of the soul, and the end of time. These concepts also have secular parallel for example, in the
turning points of one's life and in one's understanding of death.
2) Work of the Holyspirit and Person of the Holyspirit.: It is not so much the divinity as the
personality of the Holy Spirit that is called in question by many. It is denied by several sectarians in the
early Church, by the Socinians in the days of the Reformation, and by the Unitarians, the Modernists,
and all kinds of Sabellians in the present time. They prefer to regard the Holy Spirit merely as a power or
influence of God. Yet He is clearly designated as a person, John 14:16, 17, 26;15:26; 16:7–15; Rom. 8:26.
Personal characteristics are ascribed to Him, such as intelligence, John 14:26; 15:26; Rom. 8:16,
affections,Isa. 63:10; Eph. 4:30, and will, Acts 16:7; 1 Cor. 12:11.
3)The person and work of Jesus Christ: There is a great number of names that are applied to Christ
in Scripture, of which some point to His essential being and others to His natures; some serve to
designate His states and others His offices. He is called the Son of God, the Son of Man, the Man of
Sorrows, the Lord of Glory, the Messiah, the Mediator, the Lord, Prophet, Priest, and King.
4) Doctrine of Grace.: The Word of God the Most Important Means of Grace. The term "means of
grace" is sometimes used in a very general sense to denotewhatsoever may minister to the spiritual
welfare of believers, such as the Church, the preaching of the Word, the sacraments, the sabbath
prayer, etc. It is generally employed in a more restricted sense, however, as a designation of the Word
of God and the [Link] speaking, only these two can be regarded as means of grace When
we speak of the Word as a means of grace, we do not think ofthe personal Word (the second person in
the Trinity, John 1:1), norof the word of power by which all things were created and are maintained, Ps.
33:6; Heb. 1:3, nor of any kind of revelation such as the prophets received; but very specifically of the
Word of God as it is contained in Scripture and as it is preached to the Church.
5) Love of God:God loved us so much he sent his only be-loved Son to love us by blood, so that
we would likewise love and treasure this be-loved Son (John 3:16, Revelation 1:5).
6) Intimacy with God is a close, personal relationship with Him, marked by trust, love, and
communication. It involves seeking Him through prayer, worship, and studying His Word, allowing His
presence to transform your life. James 4:8;Psalm 63:1: ";John 15:4
7)Doctrine of Sin: The Origin of Sin in the Fall of Man. The problem of the origin of sin is one that
necessarily forces itself upon the attention of thoughtful men, and still continues to baffle those who are
not satisfied with the Biblical account of it.
8)The Trinity:The Trinity refers to the Christian doctrine that God exists as three distinct persons—
Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit—who are fully God and yet one in essence. Though the term
"Trinity" is not explicitly found in the Bible, the concept is derived from Scripture. Mathew 28:19;1
cor8:6, John 1:1-14.
9) Sanctification:The Scriptural Terms for Sanctification. The Hebrew word for "to sanctify" (qadash) is
in all probability derived from a root which means "to cut," and therefore emphasizes the idea of
separation. This is also the primary idea of the New Testament word (hagiazo). In dealing with the
subject of sanctification it is necessary to bear this point in mind. John 17:17; Acts 20:32; 26:18; 1 Cor.
1:2; 1 Thess. 5:23.10) Redemption:redemption is the act of being delivered or freed from sin, death,
and judgment through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It involves God's plan to restore humanity to a right
relationship with Him. Rom6:23, EPH 1:7; 2 cor 5:18-19.
11) Faith : Substance of things hoped for . Heb 11:1
12) Justification:The Scriptural Terms for "to justify." The Old Testament employs two different forms
of the same word (hidsdik and tsiddek) to express this idea. These words do not, except in a couple of
passages,denote a moral change wrought by God in man, but regularly designate a divine declaration
respecting man. They convey the idea that God in the capacity of Judge declares man righteous.
Deut25:1; prov 17:15.
13) Baptism:Christ instituted baptism after the resurrection, that is, after He had finished His atoning
work. He did it with the fulness of His mediatorial authority and made it binding for all following ages. All
those who were made disciples were to be baptized as a sign that they had entered a new
14) The Holy communion(the Lord's supper): Institution of the Lord's Supper. There are four
different accounts of the institution of the Lord's Supper, namely, in Matt. 26:26–29;Mark 14:22–25;
Luke 22:19, 20; 1 Cor. 11:23–25. The new sacrament was linked up with the central element in the
paschal meal.
15) Restitution: is the act of restoring or compensating for a wrong done, reflecting repentance and
justice. It is a key principle in the Bible, demonstrating accountability and a desire to make things right.
Exo 22:1;luk 19:8..
16) Tithing: Giving ten percent of your income to God .Malachi 3:8-12, Deut. 26:12, Heb. 7:4.
17). Giving: When you give out of what you have, be it little or [Link] 6:38;
18) Honour: Respect and honour for others, especially older people.1 Pet. 2:17, Ephesians 6:2, Matt.
15:4.
19)Prayer: As christain we are meant to pray always and not to [Link] 1:18
20)Fasting: This is the act of putting our body under subjection by staying away from food. It is a
spiritual exercises. Mark 9:29.