THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE FAITH
Psalm 11:3 If the foundations be destroyed,
what can the righteous do?
what can the righteous do?
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THE PILLAR AND GROUND OF THE TRUTH
1 Timothy 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. All TRUTH is ESSENTIAL and GROWTH needs to be continuous.PROGRESSIVE REVELATION. 1 Timothy 2:3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 1 Timothy 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 1 Timothy 2:6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. BELIEF IS VAIN WITHOUT SOUND BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS Galatians 2:2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain. Galatians 2:21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. Galatians 4:11 I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain. |
ESSENTIAL FUNDAMENTALS OF THE FAITH OF CHRIST AND IN CHRIST
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THE HOLY BIBLE KING JAMES 1611-1769
IS THE WORD OF GOD. PRESERVED~ INSPIRED~INFALLIBLE~PURE WORDS~THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT Psalm 12:6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Psalm 12:7 Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: WE ARE THE PEOPLE OF THE SCRIPTURES "THE HOLY BOOK" " THE WORD OF GOD" 1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. |
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JESUS CHRIST THE TRUE MAN AND TRUE GOD
INCARNATION THE GODHEAD Colossians 2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:2 The same was in the beginning with God. John 1:3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. John 10:30 I and my Father are one. 1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 1 John 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. THE GODHEAD 3 TIMES IN THE KJB Acts 17:29 Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device. Romans 1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Colossians 2:9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF JESUS GOD MANIFEST IN THE FLESH Prophesied: Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Fulfilled: Luke 1:27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. God manifest in the flesh – 1 Tim 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. He put on humanity - John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. He did not have an earthly father – Luke 2:33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. The likeness of men - Phil 2:6-8 Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Philippians 2:6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: Philippians 2:7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: Philippians 2:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: Philippians 2:10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; Philippians 2:11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. |
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The Substitutionary Atonement – Rom 5:11, Rom 4:25, 1 Cor 15:1-4
Romans 5:11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. Romans 4:25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification 1 Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 1 Corinthians 15:2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 1 Corinthians 15:4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Saved by grace through faith (without the law and works) Rom 3:22, 4:5 Romans 3:22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Ephesians 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Ephesians 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) Ephesians 2:6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: Ephesians 2:7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Ephesians 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. THE RESURRECTION POWER OF CHRIST
John 11:25
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: Acts 4:33 And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all. Romans 1:4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: 1 Corinthians 15:21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. |
Other Essential Doctrines
a. Built upon the fundamentals Without them Christianity is weak and unstable b. Preservation of the Bible – He wants us to use it, Psalm 12:6,7, Rom 10:17 Psalm 12:6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. Psalm 12:7 Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. c. Creation and Miracles – Gen 1:1, Rom 5:12 – Christ taught it - Mat 19:4 d. Holiness / Sanctification – 1 Thess 4:7, Rom 6:4-6 e. Right Division (Prophecy vs. Mystery) – 2 Tim 2:7 - 2 Timothy 2:15 f. Liberty in Christ – Gal 5:1, Rom 6:14 g. Prayer / God’s Intervention – Rom 5:1-2, Rom 8:26; Phil 4:6-7 Dealing with Non-Believers a. Begin with yourself: be equipped – 1 Cor 2:14-15, 3:1-2 b. Make sure you are protected against attacks – Phil 3:15, Titus 2:8 c. Must not strive but be gentle - 2 Tim 2:24 d. Teach no other doctrine – 1 Tim 1:3 e. Have the ability to exhort and convince - Titus 1:9, 2 Tim 2:15 
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