The doctrine of Christ reveals His divine and human natures, His atoning work, and His future return. Understanding Christ’s person and mission provides believers with hope and confidence in God’s eternal plan.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Studies regarding the central message of Scripture—The Gospel. This section explores the definition of the “Good News” and the vital distinction between the “Gospel of the Kingdom” preached by Jesus and the Twelve, and the “Gospel of the Grace of God” revealed to Paul for the present Church Age (Acts 20:24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
The doctrine of Christ reveals His divine and human natures, His atoning work, and His future return. Understanding Christ’s person and mission provides believers with hope and confidence in God’s eternal plan.
Passover is a significant biblical feast that highlights God’s deliverance of Israel and ultimately points to Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Understanding Passover deepens our appreciation of Christ’s work and encourages believers to live in gratitude and holiness.
Salvation, the cornerstone of the Christian faith, is a divine plan that spans eternity, encompassing justification, sanctification, and glorification. This great gift reveals God’s love, justice, and power, offering hope for believers today and in the future.
Sin, the great disruptor of humanity’s relationship with God, manifests in acts of commission, omission, and the heart’s hidden desires. Yet through Jesus Christ, God provides the ultimate solution, offering salvation to all who believe and promising to one day eradicate sin forever.
Wycliffe Bible Translators has transformed lives by bringing the Word of God to the world’s unreached peoples. Their mission to translate Scripture into every language reflects the Great Commission, ensuring that every nation, tribe, and tongue can encounter the transformative power of God’s Word.
The Gideons International has spent over a century spreading God’s Word through the faithful distribution of Bibles, transforming lives and fulfilling the Great Commission. From hotel rooms to prisons, their ministry embodies the enduring power of Scripture to bring hope and salvation.
The events and teachings recorded in all four Gospels emphasize Jesus’ divine authority, His mission of redemption, and His call to discipleship. These shared narratives and themes highlight foundational truths central to the Christian faith.
The Ethiopian eunuch’s encounter with Philip highlights the gospel’s inclusivity and its transformative power to reach people of every nation. As the first recorded African convert to Christianity, the eunuch reminds believers of the joy and responsibility of sharing the good news with the world.
Cornelius, a Roman centurion, became the first Gentile convert to Christianity, demonstrating the gospel’s inclusivity and God’s impartial love. His story reminds believers of the power of obedience and faith to break cultural barriers and fulfill God’s redemptive plan.
John Mark’s transformation from a young man who abandoned his first mission to the author of the Gospel of Mark demonstrates the redemptive power of God’s grace and the importance of perseverance in faith. His life challenges believers to trust in God’s ability to restore and use them for His purposes, no matter their past failures.
Silas, a faithful companion of Paul, exemplifies courage and perseverance in ministry, enduring persecution with worship and joy. His role in the Philippian jailer’s conversion and his contributions to the early Church highlight the transformative power of God’s grace and the importance of unwavering faith.
The Bereans exemplify a balanced approach to faith, combining eagerness to learn with a commitment to Scripture. Their story encourages believers to ground their faith in God’s Word, ensuring that truth guides every aspect of life.
Apollos was a passionate preacher whose zeal for Scripture, combined with his humility and teachability, made him a powerful advocate for Christ. His story reminds believers of the importance of balancing knowledge with zeal and working together to advance God’s kingdom.
Philip the Evangelist, one of the seven deacons in the early Church, demonstrated faithfulness and obedience in spreading the gospel across cultural divides. His Spirit-led ministry in Samaria and his divine encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch illustrate the transformative power of God’s Word and the inclusivity of salvation through Christ.
Luke, the beloved physician and evangelist, meticulously documented the life of Jesus and the growth of the early Church, providing invaluable insights into God’s redemptive plan. His writings emphasize the inclusivity of the gospel, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of faithfulness in both ministry and daily life.