THEOLOGY
& THE BIBLE
& THE BIBLE
God's written word... also known as the "canon" which includes the 66 books that belong in the Bible.
Someone who believes in Jesus, follows Him, and lives the way He taught.
What is a disciple?
Trusting in God and believing what He says is true.
What is faith?
Honoring, loving and praising God for who He is and what He has done.
What is worship?
"He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying."
Matthew 28:6
The Resurrection
The good news that Jesus came to save sinners through His life, death, and resurrection.
What is the Gospel?
The third person of the Trinity who lives in believers and helps guide them in understanding God's Word, obeying Him and in becoming more like Jesus.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
God's goodness toward those who deserve only punishment.
What is grace?
When Jesus rose from the dead three days after He died on the cross, proving He is alive and has power over sin and death.
What is the Resurrection?
"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not of yourself, it is the gift of God;" Ephesians 2:8
Grace
Learning about who God is, what He is like, and what He wants us to learn from the Bible.
What is theology?
A special promise between God and His people.
What is a covenant?
Being completely separated from sin and entirely devoted to God's own honor and glory.
What is being holy?
Any failure to follow and obey God in act, attitude, or nature. It separates us from God.
"I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance." Luke 5:32
Repentance
God's rule and reign as King over His people who follow Him.
What is the Kingdom of God?
The one true God that exists as three persons, separate but equal, including the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
What is the Trinity?
God not giving us the punishment our sin deserves.
What is mercy?
Being truly sorry for your sin, turning away from it, and choosing to follow Jesus in obedience.
What is repentance?
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." Matthew 6:33
Kingdom of God
What the whole Bible teaches about a specific topic... it shapes how we live our lives.
What is doctrine?
The person God promised to send, Jesus, whose title translates to "anointed one."
Who is the Messiah?
God's gift of rescuing us from sin through faith in Jesus so we can have a relationship with Him forever.
Jesus rescued us by paying the price for our sins with His death on the cross.
What is redemption?
"So much more Jesus also has become the guarantee of a better covenant." Hebrews 7:22
Covenant