Doctrine: what Christians believe and why it’s good
The dictionary definition of Doctrine is: “A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group”.
What do Christians believe – what are our “Doctrines”? When there’s so much disagreement about what is true among religious people, and even among people who call themselves Christians, what do Christians actually believe? And is what Christians believe good? Is it compelling, liveable, beautiful and better than what our culture says is right and good?
Have a listen and find out as we unpack 10 massively important truths from the Bible in this series about Doctrine.
What has happened to us in Christ has changed who we are and therefore shapes the way we live.
In Christ we have been brought to fullness, we have everything we need in Christ. Therefore, we should see to it that we aren't taken captive by the empty philosophies…
God reveals the greatest mystery of the universe to us. It's by this mystery that God grows and matures to be like Christ.
Jesus is God’s beloved Son in, through, and for whom everything was made, out of overflowing love.
The truth is that Christians have a future hope and this hope should shape everything. Paul shows us how it shapes the Christian life, particularly in prayer and encouragement.
Jesus meets a man who has a problem- but then Jesus surprises him by healing his bigger problem.
We all face suffering and difficulty in life. Can we have any hope in the face of that?
We all face suffering and difficulty in life. Can we have any hope in the face of that?
We all face suffering and difficulty in life. Can we have any hope in the face of that?
We're always wanting more. More money, better holidays, a newer car, improved family situation, better friends… But when is it ever enough? Jesus sees through all of that and shows…