Similar to chain-smoking, chain-sinning involves addiction to a certain sin(s) or habitual sin. We all have areas of weakness and areas of strength. Our sin-weaknesses vary with each individual. Our problems compound when we continuously give in to sin. Every believer struggles with their sin-weaknesses, so none of us are immune to this. The intake of Bible Doctrine on a…
Carnality defines the state of the believer who is in perpetual sin, but has not obeyed God by confession (1 John 1:9) and then leaving that sin or sins behind. The command to confess means to humbly admit or acknowledged disobedience (transgression). Carnality is discussed and defined by the Apostle Paul in Romans 7:14-25. When we sin, we fall under…
These terms refer to the divinely-inspired and officially recognized books of the Bible.
In Christianity, being born-again refers to a person who is “twice born.” Born once of human parents and once and for all of the Holy Spirit, called “Spiritual Birth” — the birth apart from death, or the birth that never again dies (reference John 3:3; 3:5; 3:7).
The Book of Life is one thing in time … and something different in eternity. It is a registry that contains the names of every person who has ever lived throughout history. If they were not believers their name is removed at physical death. Only believers remain in the Book of Life. Because each believer is in the Royal Family…
The body of Christ consists of all church-age believers in relationship to Christ. The Body of Christ is also called the “Church.” The true Church is the Body of Christ, which consists of all believers in the Church-Age, also called the Dispensation of Grace (Ephesians 1:1-5). Also called the “Bride of Christ.”
The Blood of Christ refers to the spiritual death of Christ on the Cross. The blood of Christ is figurative of his spiritual death — His sacrifice for sin. Our Lord did not bleed to death, nor did man “kill God.” His “blood” refers to His “Spiritual death-payment.” When the penalty of sin was completely paid, Christ said, “It is finished.”…
Greek word blasphemia means “a curse.” Using the name of God in an irreverent or slanderous way. Taking the name of the Lord in vain breaks the fourth commandment and will be punished (Exodus 20:7). Blasphemy in the Old Testament was punished by stoning.
This term refers to the analysis of Scripture as the foundation of all theological truth. An examination of alleged problems or contradictions.
These two doctrines are nearly the same: Inerrancy states that the Bible in the original autograph is entirely truth without error. Infallibility states that the Bible is “unfailing in its purpose.”
This term refers to study that attempts to determine the truth of Scripture as originally written or intended. “Textual Criticism” on the other hand attempts to restore the original wording.
APATHY: Lack of interest or concern especially regarding Scripture. In the believer, apathy occurs when we choose to think independently of God. When this occurs, sins go unconfessed. The result is carnality or carnal thinking and activities, (worldliness). When the believer is carnal (out of fellowship) the believer acts and thinks just like the unbeliever. Continuous sin and prolonged indifference…
Apocatasis refers to false doctrine, which states that: “in the end, all free, moral creatures will be saved from God’s wrath because God is love and would not damn his creation.” Apocatasis states further that: “damnation cannot be the final manifestation of God’s love.” Note: But, it is a final manifestation of God’s Justice. Unfortunately this satanic (counterfeit) thinking is:…
Hostility in thought or action by a person, group, organization or country, against the Jews; antagonism or hatred directed toward the Jews individually or collectively as a nation. Anti-Semitism is satanic in its nature and is Satan’s strategy of influence in the world, with the intent to annihilate God’s chosen people so that Gods covenant give to Abraham cannot not…
This is the rejection of the socially established and accepted standards of morality for salvation from the wrath of God. Under the Gospel of Grace, keeping the moral law has no merit for salvation because faith alone in the atonement of Christ’s finished sacrifice alone is the only means for gaining salvation.
Ascribing to God human feelings or characteristics that he does not possess, but used in scripture so we can understand infinite God by finite thinking. Terms such as “anger,” “grieve,” “hate” and “repent” are excellent examples of this.
The study of man’s origin, history, and destiny in relation to God.
The study of God’s first created beings, “angels,” both fallen and elect. Angels are messengers of God.
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places” (Ephesians 6:12). Scripture reveals an unseen warfare in which Satan and fallen angels are warring against God and His angels. This warfare began at the fall of…
The eschatological position in theology, which denies a millennium either before or after the Second Advent of Jesus Christ – Messiah.
The original Hebrew root word implied “firmness” or “solidity” meaning “a sure thing.” Jesus Christ is the manifestation of the word Amen. He is “The Great Amen” because He is proof of God’s faithfulness to His promise of Messiah. He came the first time and was rejected by religion. He will come again in great power and victory. He shall…
Every believer is a personal representative; a spiritual ambassador; a “Royal Ambassador” of Jesus Christ on earth (in the devil’s world) until Christ comes again (2 Corinthians 5:20). Believer’s are not citizens of this world, believer’s are citizens of Heaven (Philippians 3:20). Believer’s are in the world, but not of the world.
Biblical “Truths” presented as categories, concepts and/or principles from God’s Word of Truth (Matthew 7:28; Mark 4:2; Romans 16:17; Titus 1:9; Revelation 2;14-15). See also the term “Doctrine.”
A Greek word thusiasterion, which is derived from thusiazo meaning “to sacrifice.” The altar is a raised place on which sacrifices were made to God (Genesis 4:3; 8:20; Matthew 5:23-24; 23: 18-20, 35; Luke 11:51). A sacrifice that establishes communion between God and those who eat the thing offered. Christians during communion symbolically partake of the Lords body until He…
Performed by the Holy Spirit at the instant each person believes in Christ. Salvation and Baptism of the Spirit are not two different functions they are one and the same. At Salvation the Holy Spirit permanently indwells every Church-Age believer. Church-age believers are identified with Christ in his death; burial and resurrection. Only the Church Age believer becomes a royal…
Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet and a Divine Title for the Lord Jesus Christ in Revelation 22:13 signifying Him as the “eternal one,” the beginning and the end of all that exists. The title also signifies Christ’s place in history as both first and last (John 1:1; Revelation 1:8; 21:6). Please note:…
The Intrinsic Essence of God – His Divine Characteristics called His Attributes. See term: “Deity of Christ.”
Christ died (atoned or paid) for our sins on the Cross, with the result that mankind has been reconciled to God. Reference the following verses: Matthew 26:28; Luke 24-26; Acts 17:2 20:28; Romans 3:9-24-26; 4:25; 5:1-21; 1 Corinthians 1:17-24; 15:3; Galatians 1:3-4; 4:4-5; Ephesians 1:7; 2:13-18; 5:2,25; Colossians 1:14, 19-22; 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 1:3;…
Derived from the Greek atheos, meaning “godless.” This term is found only once is Scripture in Ephesians 2:12. An atheist is a person who has no invisible means of support.
Comes to us from the Greek word eleemosune “mercy” or “pity.” Used in Matthew 6: 1-4; Acts 10:2; 24:17. It refers to being charitable – the redistribution of wealth – helping the poor. When we give to the less fortunate God says it is the same as giving to God (Proverbs 19:17). Jesus taught that we should give in secret, not to…
To know that you are eternally saved from the wrath of God because God says you are, in Scripture. To lack assurance does not change your eternal position in Christ. The purpose of Bible Doctrine is to solidify your faith so that you can be assured (confident) in your Eternal Security in Christ (Romans 8:29-39; Colossians 2: 6-14; 3:1-4). See…
The transfer of our Lord’s true humanity from earth to the third heaven in his resurrection body. His session includes the Glorification of his humanity which is His seat at the right hand of the Father; his advocacy (1 John 2:1) on behalf of believers; the time from the ascension to the second coming of Messiah when his enemies will…
A systematic presentation of an idea that expresses theoretical truths not related to, but obvious in the text. Revealed or substantiated by comparing Scripture with Scripture to arrive at a conclusion. METAPHORS: a metaphor compares two unlike objects or ideas and illuminates the similarities between them. A metaphor evokes a mental picture making a picture worth a thousand words. Poetry…
To convey a standard of doctrine or a moral conclusion based on Scripture.
From the Greek agnostikos meaning “unknowing” or “ignorance of.” The argument that by reason men can not know God or prove God. Today, existentialism is a manifestation of agnosticism along with empiricism.
“Apologetics” comes from the Greek word apologia, meaning “defense” or “answer,” or “vindication.” Accordingly, Christian apologetics is the practice of giving reasons that support the Christian faith and responding to objections raised against it. (Quoted from a portion of the PREFACE of “THE APOLOGETICS STUDY BIBLE, Copyright 2007 by Holman Bible Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee. Apologetics is defending the Christian Faith and…
The age at which each individual becomes conscious of God and is able to understand the Gospel (See “Gospel”). The age varies with each individual as well as the ability to understand. For those who become God conscious who have never heard the Gospel of Christ, God knows every single person, where they are located and He is more than…
When one is in apostasy or considered apostate, both terms refer to those who have fallen away from the consistent, daily intake of God’s Word. The falling away from the faith by denying the Divine Inspiration (God-breathed) authority and absoluteness of the Bible. Apostasy has always been a characteristic of the Church because of the inadequate (sub-standard) teaching of the…
A Latin word which means “coming.” The creation awaits the second advent (or second-coming) of Messiah — Jesus Christ.
Throughout Scripture, God uses language that accommodates mankind. An infinite God does not think or act like His finite creation (Isaiah 55:8,9). The supreme example of God accommodating mankind is the Incarnation of His only begotten Son – Jesus Christ. God became man (the incarnation) to accommodate man. Accommodation is God’s own presentation of Himself through communication that provides thought-waves…
From the Greek abussos which means “bottomless.” This word is used in Luke 8:31; Revelation 9:1,11; 11:7; 17:8; and 20:1. Satan and his demon followers will be incarcerated in an abyss during the millennial reign of Christ.
From the Latin absolutus meaning complete, totally free from restriction. God is absolute Truth. To deny absolute truth is to deny God. God is the all-inclusive embodiment of true reality. God is the only necessary being which means that He depends on nothing, and everything that is anything depends on God. There can be only one absolute in existence.
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