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Major Church Doctrines
11 Major Church Doctrines,
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1. The Church
2. The Gospel 3. Eternal Security 4. Freedom from Condemnation 5. Oneness of Believers 6. The Blessed Hope |
7. The Salvation of the World
8. Eternal Life 9. Present Tense Salvation 10. The New Birth 11. The Lord's Supper |
1. The Church
First - Where Is the Church In The 4 Gospels?
Christ came into the world to build His Church. (Matthew 16:18) sets the pace. God made Christ the head of the Church when He raised Him from the dead and set Him at His right hand in Heaven. In Acts Chapter 1, Jesus went back to Heaven, and sat down at God's right hand.
Matthew 16:18
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
In (Ephesians 1:18-23), we see Christ to be the head of all things to the Church.
Ephesians 1:18-23
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
In Acts Chapter 2, we see thousands, and thousands, and thousands of people being added to the Church. In further Chapters in Acts, we see even more thousands being added. The book of Acts is a book of success. Even today there are thousands being added. You are one in the Church today if you are Saved.
We find the doctrine for the Church Christ built in the 4 Gospels.
2. The Gospel
The Gospel is the main doctrine that we preach today.
The Apostle Paul wrote about the Gospel of our salvation in (1 Corinthians 15:1-4).
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
The Gospel that saves us, is the sacrificial death and resurrection of Christ. In (Romans 1:16), the Apostle Paul calls this The Gospel of Christ.
Romans 1:16
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
We find The Gospel in (Matthew 20:28). Jesus gave His live to be a ransom for many. A ransom is the price paid for procuring the pardon of sins and the redemption of the sinner from punishment.
Matthew 20:28
28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
The Bible says we are servants to sin. Jesus freed us from sin and the devil.
Jesus shed His blood for our ransom. Look at (Matthew 26:26-28). Jesus died for us!
Matthew 26:26-28
26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
Jesus Christ shed His blood and died for us to save us from the world, the flesh, and the devil.
In (Mark 1:1) we find The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Mark 1:1
1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
In (John 3:14-15) we see the lifting up of The Son of God.
John 3:14-15
14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
In (John 12:32-33), we see the lifting up is for Jesus Christ to die on the cross for our sins.
John 12:32-33
32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
33 This he said, signifying what death he should die.
32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
33 This he said, signifying what death he should die.
In (John 3:16), we see why God did this.
John 3:16
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
In John Chapter 10, Jesus said He would lay down His life for the sheep.
John 10:15
15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
John 10:17
17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.
The Kingdom is our inheritance when we believe The Gospel!
The Gospel is all through Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Apostles preached The Gospel, and the Apostle Paul did as well. And we preach the same Gospel today.
NOBODY IN THE BIBLE THAT PREACHED THE CROSS, PREACHED WORKS WITH IT! (Galatians 2:21) TO DO SO WOULD FRUSTRATE THE GRACE OF GOD!
Galatians 2:21
21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain.
As a matter of fact, God will curse you if you try to preach works for salvation. The Apostle Paul warned of this in (Galatians 1:8-9).
Galatians 1:8-9
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
3. Eternal Security
The Church doctrine of eternal security, many people hate.
The Apostle Paul preached Eternal Security. Look at (Ephesians 1:13-14).
Ephesians 1:13-14
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
When you get saved, God puts His Spirit inside of you. His Spirit in you, is the absolute promise and guarantee, that when Jesus returns, He will give you a new sinless body like His. The Spirit in you, is the guarantee of your salvation.
Jesus Christ was preaching Eternal Security long before Paul was saved. We see this in (John 10:27-29).
John 10:27-29
27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
NEVER PERISH! LET THIS RING IN YOUR EARS!
In (John 6:39) we see every believer, Jesus will not lose even one of them. All believers will be raised up again at that last day.
John 6:39
39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
39 And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.
Don't worry about losing your salvation. It is not up to you to lose your salvation, it is up to Jesus, and that is not going to happen! Sleep well! The Lord will always have you in His hand, and in God's hand too.
The reason we have Eternal Security is because of the cross. Jesus died for His sheep, and paid the penalty for their sins. If you do not have to pay the penalty for your sins, you will never perish. If you have to pay the penalty (non believers), you will perish in Hell.
4. Freedom from Condemnation
The Apostle Paul preached freedom from condemnation, and we see this in (Romans 8:1).
Romans 8:1
8 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
8 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
And do you know where the Apostle Paul learned this from? You guessed it. From Jesus. Jesus was teaching this years before Paul was even saved. We see this in (John 5:24).
John 5:24
24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
When you believe in Jesus, and trust Him with all your heart and soul as your Savior, you shall not come into condemnation. We see this clearly in (John 3:17-18), and he that believes not is condemned.
John 3:17-18
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
God's laws is what condemns sinners. If you break even one of them, you are guilty of breaking them all (James 2:10).
James 2:10
10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
10 For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
God's condemnation is Hell, or The Lake of Fire. But, there are two people The Law can not condemn. They are those that never break God's laws. The only one that succeeded at this is Jesus Christ. We are saved by Jesus Christ by belief and trusting in Him. Adam put man under sin, and we see in (Romans 5:19), Jesus takes believers in Him out of sin.
Romans 5:19
19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
We receive imputed righteousness by our faith in Christ (Philippians 3:9).
Philippians 3:9
9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
The other the law can not condemn is a dead man. Believers in Christ are made dead to the law by the body of Christ (Romans 7:4). The law is God's Judge, Jury, and Executioner, but believers are are become dead to the law by the body of Christ
Romans 7:4
4 Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
4 Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
The law can not touch believers in Christ. Jesus kept the law perfectly for us. Believers in Christ died when Jesus died on the Cross. The law killed Christ and believers in Christ. The law can not touch a dead man. Christ nailed the law to the Cross (Colossians 2:14). Thank God!
Colossians 2:14
14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
5. Oneness of Believers
The Apostle Paul wrote of this in the four Bible verses below.
Colossians 1:27
27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
2 Corinthians 5:17
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Galatians 2:20
20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
1 Corinthians 12:12
12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
The Apostle Paul got the four above Bible verses from Jesus. Just before Jesus died on the Cross, look what he told the Apostles in (John 14:20). The Church is the body of Christ. Christ lives in us, and we in Him. That is why we are a part of His body.
John 14:20
20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you.
In Acts Chapter two, the Spirit came, and we see the oneness of believers.
6. The Blessed Hope
The blessed hope, the glorious appearing of Jesus Christ, our great God and Savior.
The Apostle Paul talked about the blessed hope in (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18).
1 Thessalonians 4:16-18
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Now look at (John 14:1-3). There is a direct agreement between what the Apostle Paul taught, and what Jesus taught.
John 14:1-3
1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
Jesus said, "I will come again." The Apostle Paul said, For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout." Jesus said, "And receive you unto myself." The Apostle Paul said, "We shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air." Jesus said, "Where I am, there ye may be also." The Apostle Paul said, "And so shall we ever be with the Lord." Jesus said, "Let not your heart be troubled." The Apostle Paul said, "Wherefore comfort one another with these words."
7. The Salvation of the World
The Apostle Paul taught about the salvation of the world. Look at (1 Timothy 1:15) and (2 Corinthians 5:18-19).
1 Timothy 1:15
15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
2 Corinthians 5:18-19
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
Jesus said the same things in the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. There are dispensationalists that say Jesus only came to save Israel. The Bible says Jesus came to save the whole world (John 1:29), (John 3:16-17), (John 4:42), (John 6:33), (John 6:51), and (John 12:47)!
John 1:29
29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
John 3:16-17
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
John 4:42
42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
John 6:33
33 For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.
33 For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.
John 6:51
51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
John 12:47
47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
The above 6 verses make it clear that Jesus came to save the whole world, yet, there are still people that say Jesus only came to save Israel. BALONEY!
8. Eternal Life
The Apostle Paul taught the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23).
Romans 6:23
23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Jesus Christ preaches eternal life for anyone that will believe in Him. Look at the nine verses below.
John 3:15-16
15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:36
36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
John 4:14
14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
John 5:24
24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
John 6:27
27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
27 Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.
John 6:40
40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
John 6:47
47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.
47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.
John 10:28
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
John 17:2
2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
2 As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.
"Everlasting life" appears eight times in the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. "Everlasting life" only appears one time in the fourteen Epistles of Paul.
"Eternal life" appears ten times in the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. "Eternal life" only appears seven times in the fourteen Epistles of Paul.
"Everlasting life" and "Eternal life" appears eighteen times in the four Gospels, but only eight times in the fourteen Epistles of Paul.
God is telling you something about eternal life! You better read Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John to find out where to get it!
9. Present Tense Salvation
Eternal life is present tense salvation. The Apostle Paul wrote about this. Look at the three verses below.
Hath saved us = present tense.
2 Timothy 1:9
9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
Titus 3:5
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Present tense salvation is in the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Like, and John (John 3:36) & (John 6:47).
Hath everlasting life = present tense.
John 3:36
36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
John 6:47
47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.
47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.
According to Jesus Christ, salvation and eternal life is a present possession, because you receive the atonement of Christ's blood once you believe the Gospel. We have right now, salvation and eternal life.
10. The New Birth
We say, "You must be born again!"
All the Apostles preached this, and they got it from Jesus Christ.
John 3:3
3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3:7
7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
1 Peter 1:23
23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
Look what the Apostle Paul wrote in (Romans 6:4-6).
Romans 6:4-6
4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
Jesus Christ of Nazareth, for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved (Acts 4:10-12).
Acts 4:10-12
10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
The new birth is when your dead spirit is quickened, regenerated, and made alive by God's Holy Spirit. Look at (John 3:6).
John 3:6
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Being born again is your ticket into God's Kingdom!
11. The Lord's Supper
One more thing. How about The Lord's Supper (Matthew 26:26-32).
Matthew 26:26-32
26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
Are we to observe The Lord's Supper? Yes! The Apostle Paul told us to do so.
The Apostle Paul said to observe The Lord's Supper until The Lord returns. Folks, The Lord has not returned yet.
In Closing
There are other Church doctrines, but the eleven above should convince any fair minded Christian, that Church doctrine is found in the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In the four Gospels, this is where Jesus said that He would build His Church. Here we find the doctrine of the Church, and thank God we do!
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