Introduction to Theology: 16 Bible Doctrines

by Quentin Mcghee; Faith Elizabeth Lund

Publisher:

Faith & Action

, 2024

Overview

Throughout much of human history and across many nations, huge stone pillars have often supported the most important buildings. Likewise, in the spiritual realm, Paul’s words to Timothy remind us of the nature and responsibility of the Church. Paul writes:

14 Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, 15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth (1 Tim. 3:15).

The Church must be the pillar and foundation of the truth that God has given us in Scripture –through Christ, the prophets and the apostles. The Church upholds and preserves the truth as we:

Receive and obey the truth (Mt. 7:24-25; 13:23)

Treasure the truth in our hearts (Ps. 119:11)

Defend the truth (Ph. 1:16; 1 Tim. 1:3-8; Jude 3)

Proclaim the truth as the word of life (Mt. 28:19-20; Acts 1:8;)

Demonstrate the truth through Spirit-empowered living and ministry (Acts 4:29-33; 6:8; Rom. 8; 12-13; Gal. 5:16, 22-25; Eph. 5:18; Php. 2:14-16).

Key Features

• Combines the strengths of systematic, biblical and narrative theologies.
• Provides an introductory study of 16 life-guiding, biblical teachings.
• Explains doctrines like Santification, the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, and the Last Things, among others.

Contents

• Scholarly Review by Dr. French L. Arrington
• List of Figures
• Faith & Action Series Overview
• Course Plans and Schedules
• Faith & Action 3 Year Online Non-College Diploma in Practical Ministry
• Faith & Action 5 Year U.S. Credentialing/Bachelor’s Degree in Practical Ministry
• Faith & Action College 4 Year International Bachelor’s Degree in Practical Ministry
• About This Book
• Dedication
• Unit 1: Bible Doctrines 1–8
• The Scriptures
• 1 Our Beliefs About the Bible Shape Our Theology—Part 1
• 2 Our Beliefs About the Bible Shape Our Theology—Part 2
• 3 Our Beliefs About the Bible Shape Our Theology—Part 3
• The One True God
• 4 The Trinity in Theology—Part 1
• 5 The Trinity in Theology—Part 2
• 6 The Trinity in Theology—Part 3
• 3 The Fall and Salvation of Humans
• 7 The Fall of Humans
• 8 Three Phases of Salvation
• 9 Six Aspects of How the Missionary God Saves Us
• 10 Six Aspects of How the Missionary God Saves Us—Cont
• The Ordinances of the Church
• 11 The Church’s Ordinances: Water Baptism
• 12 The Church’s Ordinances: The Lord’s Supper
• The Baptism in the Holy Spirit
• 13 The Gift of the Holy Spirit Whom our Father Promised (Acts 1:1-5)
• 14 The Work of the Church (Acts 1:6-11)
• 15 Steps to Pentecost (Acts 1:12-26)
• 16 The Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4)
• 17 The Value of Speaking in Tongues (Acts 2:4)
• 18 Ten Questions Related to Being Filled With the Spirit (Acts 2:4)
• 19 Peter’s Message to the Crowd (Acts 2:5-41)
• 20 The Promise Is for You (Acts 2:38-39)
• Unit 2: Bible Doctrines 9–16
• Sanctification
• 21 The Meaning of Sanctification—God Is Holy
• 22 The Meaning of Sanctification—We Are Holy
• 23 Keys to Right Living: Sanctification—Part 1 (Rom. 1-11)
• 24 Keys to Right Living: Sanctification—Part 2 (Rom. 12-14)
• 25 Keys to Right Living: Sanctification—Part 3 (Rom. 15-23)
• 26 Freedom From the Guilt and Power of Sin—Part 1 (Rom. 1-4)
• 27 Freedom From the Guilt and Power of Sin—Part 2 (Rom. 1-4)
• 28 In the Flesh or in the Spirit?—Part 1 (Rom. 5-17)
• 29 In the Flesh or in the Spirit?—Part 2 (Rom. 5-17)
• 30 In the Flesh or in the Spirit?—Part 3 (Gal.13–6:10)
• The Church, Her Mission and Ministry
• 31 The Church’s Characteristics—Who Is the Church?
• 32 The Church’s Mission and Ministry
• Divine Healing
• 33 Eight Principles on divine healing (Principles 1–3)
• 34 Eight Principles on divine healing (Principle 4)
• 35 Eight Principles on divine healing (Principle 5)
• 36 Eight Principles on divine healing (Principle 6)
• 37 Eight Principles on divine healing (Principles 7–8)
• Last Things
• 38 The Blessed Hope—the Second Coming of our Lord (Doctrine 13)(Part 1)
• 39 The Blessed Hope—the Second Coming of our Lord (Doctrine 13)(Part 2)
• 40 The Reign of Christ: Millennium, Final Judgment, New Heavens and Earth (Doctrines 14–16)
• Definitions
• Scripture List
• Bibliography
• Endnotes
• God’s Full Plan of Salvation

Product Details

• Title: Introduction to Theology: 16 Bible Doctrines
• Authors: Quentin Mcghee, Faith Elizabeth Lund
• Publisher: Faith & Action
• Print Publication Date: 2024
• Pages: 293
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• ISBNs: 9781603823388, 1603823387
• Resource ID: LLS:BIBLEDOCTRINESFA
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2025-02-20T00:06:24Z