Understand Christian Beliefs In 30 Minutes
By Dennis King
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If you are looking for a biblical scholar to defend every single word, line, or message of the modern-day bible, this lesson is not for you. By way of an honest introduction, I am a lay-person with no theological degrees whatsoever. However, as a North American Mission Board Chaplain, I have studied and led Christian ministries in prisons, senior facilities, rehab centers, and Baptist Bible study groups. I exhibit a strong desire to encourage spreading the Word of God, shoring up the weak in faith, and helping unbelievers gain insight into salvation. These are the most rewarding endeavors a person can encourage. Success or failure, redemption or damnation for all eternity hangs in the balance.
Christianity is a religion founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ. The word ‘Christ’ means the anointed one of God the Father. Jesus, anointed by God, was born fully human to fulfill the Old Testament prophecies. He performed miracles and instructed shepherds and priests alike. These accomplishments were recorded on scrolls by eyewitnesses and non-biblical writings. Religious councils aggregated the individual manuscripts into the Bible we use today.
The Son of the Highest willingly, if somewhat reluctantly, died on the cross for the remission of all our sins so we could have a chance of salvation. Three days later, He physically rose from death, left the burial tomb, and proved to the Apostles—He was alive again before ascending to heaven.
Christianity teaches there is only one Supreme Being manifested as the Holy Trinity; God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. God made the universe and the earth while creating humankind in His image. The Son is the only way to salvation. The Holy Spirit convicts sinners but works in the hearts and minds of all humanity to save those willing to exercise their faith and believe in Jesus.
Grasping the basic Christian beliefs need not be overly complicated. Do not become intimidated if the Holy Scriptures seem too complex or convoluted to understand. You would be hard-pressed to find two biblical scholars who completely agreed on any single chosen book within the sixty-six books of the Protestant Bible. Remember, there is no ‘open book’ or ‘multiple choice’ bible test you have to pass to get to heaven.
Even before any vowel-based alphabet was established, the early messages of the Bible were passed from generation to generation orally. The Bible is the amalgamated result of many scrolls revealing the Old and New Testament essays. Among all the works ever written, the Bible has remarkable qualities. Within the 39 Old Testament and 27 New Testament Books recognized at the Protestant Bible, there is a unity of the overall message despite having forty (or so) authors writing for roughly 2,000 years. These sixty-six books were written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Writing from palaces, prisons, and wilderness camps, the authors had various and wide-ranging professions. They were trailblazers, shepherds, kings, physicians, fishermen, and even a despised, probably corrupt, tax collector. Two writers, James, and Jude were considered half-brothers of Jesus. They were born of Mary, mother of Jesus, through the seed of Joseph, her husband.
Despite this marvelous array of subjective themes and contributors, the Bible displays an internal consistency, interlocking and reinforcing diverse theological themes.
Everyone goes to heaven for judgment. The question is, will you be allowed to stay there? Even if you are already a devout and practicing Christian, this short epistle could help you explain Christianity to those having questions. God commands us to “go forth and make disciples of all nations.”
The Old Testament provides God-inspired words on His Authority, Promises, and Punishments. The New Testament delivers the messages of God’s Grace, Your Faithfulness, and Your Obedience. By concentrating on these six primary tenets, you can gain a solid underst
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Understand Christian Beliefs In 30 Minutes - Dennis King
Understand Christian Beliefs In 30 Minutes
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Dennis King
ISBN 9781005709068
Copyright 2021 Dennis King
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This a Biblical based instruction. Some living persons are mentioned from information gathered from public sources. Some modern-day characters are pure fiction.
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I wish to thank all the others unnamed for their assistance with this epistle.
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Table of Contents
Prologue
Understanding Christian Beliefs
God's Authority
God's Punishments
God's Promises
New Testament Teachings
God's Grace
Your Faith
Your Obedience
Recap
The End of This Instruction
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Author's Notes
Prologue
By way of an honest introduction, I am just a lay-person with no theological degrees whatsoever. As a North American Mission Board Chaplain, I have led ministries in Prison, Jails, Senior Facilities, Rehab Centers,and Baptist Church Bible Study group. As you may gather, I do have a burning desire to do my small part to encourage spreading the Word of God. Shoring up the weak in faith and help unbelievers gain insight into salvation are two of the most rewarding efforts a person may indulge in.
I was baptized (sprinkled) in a Lutheran Church at thirty years old. Decades later, I was properly baptized by full submersion in a Baptist Church. Baptism by a Chaplain, Priest, or Pastor, is not an act of salvation. It is a public demonstration of a singular contract between God and yourself. Yes, God offers salvation to the masses, but it is always a one on one contract. You to God and God to you!
My opinion is that baptism by sprinkling or pouring is not in alignment with Biblical teachings and should be used only in the direst--last moment circumstances. This reflection on Baptism corresponds with the writings of the original Catholic Monk Martin Luther, founder of the Protestant and Lutheran Churches. He declared in two conjoined portions of quotes; such as are baptized should be completely immersed into the water according to the meaning of the word and the signification of the ordinance...
and as also without doubt, it was instituted by Christ.
Every topic included within this brief writing could be (and