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table of contents
the bible ………………………………......1
god ………………………………..............2
trinity ………………………………......3
humanity ……………………………..4
sin ………………………………..............5
satan ………………………………......6
jesus christ ……………………………..7
the holy spirit ………………………..8
salvation ………………………………......9
the church …………………………….10
last things …………………………….11

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the bible:
men, divinely inspired, penned the holy bible1. it is infallible
and inerrant in communicating the truth god wants humanity
to know2 . every word in the originals was exactly what god
had intended to share with humanity3. it is an eternal gift
from god to us, so that we may know the way of salvation4. it
is the ultimate standard by which all human conduct and
doctrines should be measured5. even though inspiration and
strict inerrancy can only be claimed by the original
manuscripts6, we can rest assured that god, through his
divine preservation7, has given us copies and translations
that are inerrant and inspired in a derivative sense, in that
they accurately reflect the originals8. therefore the
translations and copies have the same authority as the
originals.

1 2 peter 1:19-21
2 2 timothy 3:16-17, john 17:17
3 matthew 5:18
4 2 timothy 3:15
5 proverbs 30:5,6
6 2 timothy 3:16-17; proverbs 30:5-6; 2 peter 1:21
7 matthew 24:35 ; john 10:35
8 psalms 119:89; 2 timothy 3:16,17; mark 13:31

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god:
there is only one, living and true god9. he is the creator and
sovereign ruler of the universe10. he is not limited by
wisdom (he is omniscient)11, nor by power (he is
omnipotent)12. nor by time, space, or matter (he is
omnipresent)13, he is a spirit14, and all life comes from him15.
in his morality, he is loving16, just17, gracious, merciful18,
holy19, righteous20, patient21, true, and faithful22. he has a
personality23 and he desires a relationship with humanity24.
he is unchangeable25. he exists as a trinity, one god in three
persons, god the father, god the son, and god the holy
spirit.26 all attributes above are shared equally by all three27.
god is involved in everything that concerns his creation, from
the smallest to the largest detail28. god has an eternal
purpose in which the end result will be the redemption of all
who are willing to receive christ as their savior29. god has
given man the freedom to make choices and to be
themselves, but god works within those choices to

9 deuteronomy 6:4
10 genesis 1:1
11 psalms 147:5
12 matthew 19:26; job 42:2
13 1 kings 8:27
14 john 4:24
15 genesis 2:7; john 1:4; acts 17:28
16 1 john 4:8
17 ezra 7:26; psalms 72:2
18 hebrews 4:16
19 leviticus 11:44
20 psalms 19:7-9
21 2 peter 3:9
22 titus 1:2
23 exodus 3:14
24 john 3:16
25 james 1:17; malachi 3:6
26 genesis 1:26;luke 3:22; , 1 john 5:6;matthew 28:18-20
27 john 10:30
28 colossians 1:16-17
29 john 3:16-17

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accomplish his eternal purpose.30

the trinity:
god exists as a trinity, one god in three persons, god the
father, god the son, and god the holy spirit.31 all attributes
are shared equally by all three32. while they are three
separate persons33, they still are one. one substance in
three persons. each have a separate and distinguishable
function in the salvation and redemption of man. god the
father authored the plan of salvation, god the son fulfilled
the plan of salvation, and god the holy spirit carries out the
plan of salvation34. because god’s ways and thoughts are
above ours35, we cannot completely define the trinity in
human language, thus all analogies are incomplete and
become illogical when illustrated.
notwithstanding, my favorite illustration is the three
dimensional rationalization. (see appendix a) in this
illustration, the three dimensions each represent 1/3 of the
godhead. god the father is the height, god the son is the
width, and god the holy spirit is the depth. all dimensions
are equal, and required to make a three dimensional object.

30 romans 10:13;romans 8:28-30

31 genesis 1:26; matthew 28:18-20; luke 3:22; john 1:1-14; , 1 john 5:6;
32 john 10:30
33 luke 3:22
34 1 peter 1:2
35 isaiah 55:9

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humanity:
humanity is god’s elite creation.36 we are the only creature
that was created in god’s image, thus implying that all
human life is sacred.37 we are eternal creatures - once
we have been given life we will continue to exist eternally.38
we are volitional creatures - we have free will; we can
choose not only, an end, but also, the means of attaining
that end.39 we are intellectual creatures - we have the
ability to reason, to learn from the past, and anticipate the
future.40 we are moral creatures - we have the ability to
discern between right and wrong, god expects us to exhibit
the same moral attributes as himself.41 we are social
creatures - we desire relationships with one another and
with god.42 we are a tripartite being, having three
elements; the body is the material element of man, the soul
is an invisible element that recognizes self-consciousness,
and the spirit is an invisible element that is god-conscious.43
man was made without sin,44 thus having a perfect
relationship with god,45 but was given the choice to sin in
order to exercise his free will.46 because of disobedience,
humanity was cursed with death, and suffering.47 no longer
could humanity have a perfect relationship with a holy god.48
but through god’s eternal purpose we, who are willing to

36 genesis 1:26-31; 2:7

37 genesis 1:26; 9:6; 1 corinthians 11:7; james 3:9
38 matthew 25:41,46; john 6:47 revelation 22:5
39 genesis 2:16-17; 3:6,17-19
40 genesis 2:19-20 adam possessed intelligence to name the animals; 1 timothy 2:14
41 leviticus 11:44; 1 john 4:8; philippians 4:8
42 james 4:8; deuteronomy 4:29
43 1 thessalonians 5:23; hebrews 4:12;
44 genesis 1:31
45 genesis 2:16-25
46 genesis 2:16-17
47 genesis 3:15-19
48 genesis 3:22-24

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receive christ as our savior, will acquire the image of christ49,

thus enabling us to once again commune with a perfect
god.50

sin:
sin can be defined as:
1) missing the mark,51 that is, to deviate from the standard
of holiness that god has set;
2) to go beyond the limit of righteousness that is established
by god,52 and
3) to distort what is right for the purpose of ones self.53
pride and selfish desires are at the root of sin.54 sin is not
only what we do, but what we are.55 we are sinners.56 we are
not sinners because we sin- we sin because we are sinners-
we are born with an inherent tendency to sin.57because of sin
we are incompatible with a holy god.58 sin has affected, not
only, our ability to have a relationship with god,59 but also,
our ability to truly know of him. we have went from a state of
intimate knowledge of god to one of depraved knowledge. in
other words, at one time we knew god intimately, then we
became vain, only to have our hearts darkened, we then
became fools, and tried to invent new gods.60 because of sin
we will reap sin’s wages, death.61 furthermore, we in our
sinful humanity are condemned to death already.62however,
christ died to lift the curse of sin, and the sentence of death
from us.63
49 romans 8:29
50 john 14:23;galations 4:6; 1 john 1:3; revelation 3:20
51 romans 3:23
52 1 john 3:4
53 luke 13:27; matthew 23:28
54 isaiah 14:13-14; gen 3:6; romans 1:21
55 psalm 51:5; 58:3; jeremiah 17:9; romans 5:12-21
56 romans 3:23
57 psalm 51:5; 58:3;
58 romans 8:7-8
59 romans 1:18
60 romans 1:21-23
61 romans 6:23
62 john 3:18
63 romans 5:8-9; 6:23

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satan:
satan, in the hebrew, means “the arch enemy of god, or
adversary“. in the greek, it means “the accuser, or devil”. 64 it is
one of the most common names, along with “the devil”) given to
the christian’s greatest enemy. although the bible never speaks
of his direct creation it is clear that he is a fallen65 creature of
angelic origin66. although he is superhuman, he is still bound by
the limitations of a created angelic being67. therefore he is not
omniscient, omnipotent, nor omnipresent. he still answers to
god, and can be put to flight, or resisted by the power of the holy
spirit68. he is also known as beelzebub69, enemy70, evil one71,
accuser72, adversary73, deceiver74, thief and destroyer75,
tempter76, father of lies,77 belial78, dragon79, sinner80, and
murderer81. each name represents a facet of satan’s character.
he has one great motive; he hates god and man82, and acts to
defeat god’s plan of salvation and establish his own kingdom of
evil.83 although he is known as the price of demons84, and in

64 from strong’s concordance g4567, and h7854.

65 luke 10:18
66 job 1:6
67 job 1:12
68 james 4:7
69 matthew 4:1; mark 3:22; luke 11:15
70 matthew 13:39
71 matthew 13:19,38
72 revelation 12:10
73 1 peter 5:8
74 revelation 12:9
75 john 10:10
76 1 thessalonians 3:5
77 john 8:44
78 2 corinthians 6:15
79 revelation 12:3
80 1 john 3:8
81 john 8:44
82 1 peter 5:8
83 2 corinthians 4:4
84 matthew 12:24

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some aspects appears presently to rule the world85, his future,

along with his kingdom86, will be an eternal abode in the lake of
fire.87

jesus christ:
jesus of nazareth, the one called christ, was, is and always will be
fully god and man.88 being fully god, he existed before creation
and is the second person in the trinity.89 at the fullness of time,
god the father sent god the son to the earth to save humanity.90
he was born to a virgin91, lived a sinless life92, worked miracles93,
and called men to repentance94. he willingly gave his life95 on the
roman cross as an atonement for humanity’s sins96. after being
bodily resurrected on the third day97, he then appeared before
many98, only later to ascend with a promise of returning for all
who believe99. he is presently sitting at the right hand of the
father100 as an advocate for the believers101. when he returns he
will not come again as a humble servant, but a mighty king102.
he came to reveal god to man - he is a prophet103.
he is ruling, and will rule the kingdom of god - he is a king.104
he is reconciling humanity to the father - he is a high
priest.105

85 luke 4:6; john 12:31; john 14:30; john 16:11; matthew 12:24; ephesians 6:12; 2 corinthians 4:4
86 matthew 13:30
87 revelation 20:8-15
88 john 1: 1-14
89 john 1:1-14 ; matthew 28:19 ; genesis 1:26
90 galatians 4:4 ; luke 19:10
91 matthew 1: 18-25 ; luke 1:26-38
92 hebrews 4:15 ; 1 peter 2:22 ; 1 john 3:5 ; 2 corinthians 5:21
93 john 11:1-46
94 matthew 4:17 ; mark 1:15
95 matthew 26:52 ; luke 23:46
96 romans 5:7-21 ; hebrews 10:1-17 ; hebrews 9:24-28
97 luke 24:1-12 ; john 20:26-29
98 matthew 28:16-20 ; 1 corinthians 15:6
99 acts 1:9-12 ; 1 thessalonians 4:13-18
100 acts 7:55
101 romans 8:34 ; colossians 3:1 ; hebrews 1:3 ; hebrews 8:1 ; hebrews 10:12 ; 1 john 2:1
102 revelation 19:11-16 ; matthew 25:31 ; matthew 24:27-31
103 acts 3:22 ; deuteronomy 18:15-18 ; matthew 21:11 ; luke 24:19 ; matthew 11:27 ; hebrews 1:1-2
104 ephesians 1:20-22 ; revelation 19:11-16
105 hebrews 3:1-2 ; hebrews 2:17

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the holy spirit:

the holy spirit is the third person in the trinity106. he is god and
has all attributes of god107. he is a person, thus having a
personality. he can be grieved108, quenched109, and resisted110. he
is the promised comforter111 that jesus promised to “send” 112once
jesus ascended. he has many functions. he helped in the
creation of the world113, and is actively re-creating each believer
into a god honoring vessel114. he convicts, reproves, sinners of
sin115. he indwells116, sanctifies117, and seals118 each believer at
the point of salvation. he also empowers119 and teaches120 each
believer, changing them into the image of christ121. he imparts
differing gifts to every believer 122that, when used, enhances the
kingdom of god123. because he is god, he should be worshiped as
god.

106 1 corinthians 3:16 ; 1 corinthians 6:19 ; matthew 28:19

107 1 corinthians 2:10-11 ; john 16:13 ; luke 1:35 ; hebrews 9:14 ;
108 ephesians 4:30
109 isaiah 63:10
110 acts 7:51
111 john 15:26 ; acts 9:31
112 john 14:26 ; john 15:26 ; john 16:7; galatians 4:6; 1 peter 1:12
113 genesis 1:2
114 john 3:5-6 ; philippians 1:6
115 john 16:8
116 romans 8:9
117 1 corinthians 6:11
118 ephesians 1:13 ; ephesians 4:30 ; 2 corinthians 1:22
119 acts 2
120 john 14:26
121 2 corinthians 3:18
122 1 corinthians 12:11
123 1 corinthians 14:12 ; ephesians 4:12

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salvation:
salvation involves the whole process by which we are taken from being
completely useless in the sight of god and on our way to hell, to being
all that god has created us to be.124 it occurs in three phases. first,
the christian has been saved from the guilt and penalty of sin
(justification)125, second, the christian is being saved from the habit
and dominion of sin in his life (sanctification)126 and finally, when the
lord returns, we will be saved from all the physical results of sin and of
god’s curse on the world (glorification).127
when one admits to god they are a sinner, and turns to god for
salvation128 through jesus129, one is born-again (regenerated) we are
created anew130. we are also united with christ, therefore giving us the
right to be justified131. justification is a judicial term. it is the act of god
where by we are declared righteous132. when we express saving faith,
which is the personal appropriation of the work of jesus christ and
nothing short of total trust in the shedding of christ‘s blood to take
away our sin133, god adds righteousness and perfection to our record134.
god is the only source with the power to declare righteousness.135
justification does not declare the sinner “not guilty” but “as-not-guilty”.
the act does not make one righteous, but declares one to be136 based
upon our union with christ. we are also adopted, thereby giving us
rights as a son of god137. we are joint-heirs with christ138. sanctification
is the act of god whereby he sets apart the believer at the point of
conversion139 to preserve140 and keep us secure through his spirit141.
sanctification is also a progressive work whereby we grow in grace until

124 ephesians 2:5-10

125 romans 5:9 ; 1 thessalonians 1:10 ; john 3:17
126 romans 6:22
127 romans 8:18-23
128 2 corinthians 7:10 ; acts 2:37-38
129 acts 4:12 ; romans 10:9-10,13
130 john 3:3 ; 2 corinthians 5:17 ; titus 3:5 ; revelation 1:5
131 galatians 2:20 ; romans 8:1; john 15:5-4
132 romans 3:21-30 ; romans 4:2-9,22 ; romans 5:1,9-11,16-21
133 mark 16:16 ; acts 4:12 ; acts 16:31 ; romans 10:9-10 ; ephesians 2:8-9 ; 1peter 1:5 ; romans 4:1-10
134 galatians 3:6 ; romans 4:3-6,11,22,24 ; 2 corinthians 5:21 ; james 2:23
135 isaiah 54:17
136 romans 3:26
137 2 corinthians 6:18 ; romans 8:15
138 romans 8:17
139 1 corinthians 6:11
140 jude 1 ; i thessalonians 5:23
141 ephesians 1:13-14 ; ephesians 4:30

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the point of glorification142. glorification is the final stage of salvation

whereby we are completely redeemed, and fashioned like unto jesus’
glorious body143.

the church:
a new testament church is an assembly of baptized, born-again, believers144.
it is the divinely established vehicle god chose through which the world may
know jesus145. the word, “church”, “ecclesia”, means, “called out assembly.”
it refers to a local assembly of baptized believers, under the discipline of the
word of god146, which has been called out for a specific purpose, to continue
the ministry of jesus throughout the world147. the phrase “the church”
represents the whole of christendom148, all believers in christ at all times and
places. it is both an organism and an organization. it is an organism in that it
is made up of many members that god has divinely placed in the body of
christ to work together149. it is moving forward through history; ever
changing it’s methods150 to share the unchangeable message of the gospel151.
it is an organization in that christ is its only head152. it’s scriptural officers are
pastor and deacon whose qualifications, claims, and duties are defined in the
epistles of timothy and titus. each member is equal and has the same
authority as another153. it has two ordinances, baptism154 and the lord’s
supper155. baptism is the immersion in water of a believer156, into the name
of the father, and the son, and the holy ghost157. it is the picture of our faith
in the death, burial, and resurrection of jesus christ. it symbolizes our death
to sin and resurrection to a new life158. it is prerequisite to the privileges of a
church relationship159 in that it places the believer into the local church thus
symbolizing the placement of the believer into the body of christ, by the holy
spirit, at the point of regeneration160. the second ordinance is the lord’s
supper161. it is through this ordinance that we commemorate the atoning
death of christ162. the two symbols of this ordinance are the bread,

142 1 thessalonians 5:23 ; philippians 1:6

143 romans 8:29-30 ; philippians 3:20-21
144 acts 2:37-41
145 matthew 16:16-18
146 acts 2:41-47 ; matthew 28:19
147 matthew 28:16-20
148 matthew 16:18 ; ephesians 1:22-23, 4:4, 5:23 ; revelation 7:9-17
149 1 corinthians 12:12-14
150 1 corinthians 9:19-23
151 galatians 1:8
152 ephesians 5:23
153 romans 12 ; 1 corinthians 12
154 matthew 28:19 ;
155 luke 22:19-20
156 john 3:23 ; mark 1:10 ; acts 8:36-39 ; romans 6:3-5
157 matthew 28:19
158 romans 6:3-5 ; colossians 2:12
159 acts 2:41-47 ; matthew 28:19-20
160 1 corinthians 12:13
161 luke 22:19-20
162 1 corinthians 11:23-30

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representing the broken body of christ, and the cup representing his blood163.
each element symbolizes the dying love of christ. each christian should use
this ordinance to examine his or her life in order to become closer to christ164.

last things:
there are two types of eschatology, individual eschatology (which deals
with the future of an individual) and cosmic eschatology (which deals
with the future of all creation).

as to individual eschatology every human will experience physical

death165, which is the soul separating from the body166. believers are
then in the presence of christ167, while unbelievers are in the torments
of hell168. at some point in the future, there will be both a resurrection
of the body for the believer and unbeliever169. in which the soul and
body reunite170. during the believer’s resurrection, they will receive a
glorified body171 and stand in front of christ to give account of their
christian stewardship172, and then will be with christ forevermore173.
following the unbeliever’s resurrection, the unbeliever will be
sentenced to eternal torment in the lake of fire174.

as to cosmic eschatology, jesus christ will physically return to rule the

earth from david’s throne, jerusalem, for a period of time, 1000
years175. before this, there will be a period of seven years of
tribulation176. 3 ½ years of great tribulation in which god will pour out
his wrath on the people of the earth. due to the promises in god’s
word that believers will not experience the wrath of god177, i believe
that christ will return to take his church to safety before great
tribulation178. after all is said and done, god will give believers a new
heaven and new earth, in which we will be with christ forevermore.179
163 luke 22:19-20
164 1 corinthians 11:28
165 hebrews 9:27
166 james 2:26 ; ecclesiastes 12:7
167 2 corinthians 5:8
168 luke 16:22-23
169 revelation 20:4-6
170 1 thessalonians 4:13-18
171 1 corinthians 15:43 ; philippians 3:21
172 2 corinthians 5:10
173 1 thessalonians 4:17
174 revelation 20:14-15
175 revelation 20:4
176 daniel 9:25-27 ; daniel 12 ; revelation 12:14 ; revelation 11:3 ; matthew 24:21
177 1 thessalonians 5:9 ; revelation 3:10
178 1 thessalonians 4:13-18 ; 2 thessalonians 2:1-17
179 revelation 21

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