Foundations of Faith

There are some foundational beliefs that define orthodox Christian faith. By "orthodox," we do not mean the Greek or Russian Orthodox Churches, rather we mean that these are beliefs that have been held by the true church founded by the apostles of Christ since the beginning. These documents include those foundational beliefs along with some supporting concepts.

Revelation Foundations of Faith [9 pages]
A one page summary of what every Christian should believe about God's revelation in the Bible, followed by eight pages of elaboration and biblical support which every teacher and leader in the church should understand and believe

Triune God Foundations of Faith [10 pages]
A one page summary of what every Christian should believe about God, followed by nine pages of elaboration and biblical support which every teacher and leader in the church should understand and believe

People Foundations of Faith [5 pages]
A one page summary of what every Christian should believe about being made in the image of God and being tainted by sin, followed by four pages of elaboration and biblical support which every teacher and leader in the church should understand and believe

Salvation Foundations of Faith [6 pages]
A one page summary of what every Christian should believe about the process of salvation, along with five pages of elaboration and biblical support which every teacher and leader in the church should understand and believe

Sanctification Foundations of Faith [20 pages]
A one page summary of what every Christian should believe about the process of transformation God takes believers through, followed by nineteen pages of elaboration and biblical support which every teacher and leader in the church should understand and believe

Church Purpose Foundations of Faith [6 pages]
A one page summary of what every Christian should believe about the purpose of the church, followed by five pages of elaboration and biblical support which every teacher and leader in the church should understand and believe

These signs are common in Israel. The orthodox beliefs of Christianity originated with the New Testament writings of Christ's apostles in Israel and at gatherings of all the early church's leaders in places like Nicea, Constantinople, Carthage, Ephesus, and Chalcedon.

1 Peter 2.2 NIV: Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation...

Teaching Principles [1 page]
Thirteen principles for interpreting and teaching scripture.

Longer Theology Summary [4 pages]
Quick summary thoughts on fifty core doctrines.

Shorter Theology Summary [1 page]
Nine short paragraphs summarizing my theological beliefs.