Course Design: This course is designed to help those who take it learn as much as they would like to learn of basic Baptist Doctrine. There will be four parts of this course for each lesson. No one is required to complete all four parts in order to be included. Students are welcomed to take as much Read more…
Category: Baptist Doctrine Course
Baptist Doctrine – Chapter 1 – 30 Minutes
1. Definition of Terms 2. The Importance of Doctrine 3. Doctrinal Preaching 4. Chapter Questions 1. Definition of Terms Baptist – That group of people who have had a continuous existence from the days of Jesus Christ and the apostles, down to this present day. Doctrine – That which is taught; which is held, put forth as true, Read more…
Inspiration of the Scriptures – Chapter 2 – 30 Minutes
A. Does the Bible Claim to be the Word of God? – One of the greatest questions among men: “Is the Bible true?” – Many important questions in life. Seeing the answers are in the Bible, settling in our hearts and minds that it is true is of primary importance. – “Inspired” = God breathed, or Read more…
The Trinity – Chapter 3 – 30 Minutes
Introduction Article of Faith: from “The New Church Manual” by Elder J.E. Cobb. “…in the unity of the God head there are three separate and distinct persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; equal in every divine perfection, and executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption.” Definition: The word Trinity is Read more…
The Church, Its Origin – Chapter 4 – 30 Minutes
Introduction Matt 16:18: … upon this rock I will build My Church… Baptist Confession of Faith: (a few observations of this article) – Baptized believers – new birth required to be proper candidate for baptism – Associated in Faith and Fellowship – the Faith and Fellowship of Christ – Observing the Ordinances of Christ – Read more…
The Church, Its Dignity and Identity – Chapter 5 – 30 Minutes
I. The Dignity of the Church Dignity-The high-ranking position of honor which is given to the Church 1. Purchase of Christ’s blood, Acts 20:28. If Christ thought enough of it to purchase it this way, we ought to think enough of it to join and support it. 2. Light of the world, Matt 5:14. The Lord Read more…
The Church, Its Perpetuity – Chapter 6 – 30 Minutes
I. Scriptures Teaching the Perpetuity of the Church Perpetuity: The Church has continued and will endure through all centuries from the Lord’s personal ministry on the earth until He returns. 1. Matt 28:20: The Lord promised to be with His Church until the end. Unless the Church exists until the end, the Lord could Not be with Read more…
The Doctrine of Depravity or Original Sin – Chapter 7 – 30 Minutes
Proper subject of chapter – “Hereditary, Total Depravity, or Original Sin” Hereditary=Passing from an ancestor to a descendant Total Depravity=All of man-the whole being of man-is depraved, sinful – Man is entirely destitute of holiness, no love for God in his heart. – Can do things beneficial to society but, in this state, no glory Read more…
The Doctrine of Repentance -Chapter 8 – 30 Minutes
The doctrine of repentance has existed ever since Adam sinned against God. It has grown to be one of the most unpopular doctrines known to man. Many preachers have ceased to preach it. Many Churches have ceased to require evidence of it before membership. As a result, many sinners and so called Church members know nothing of it Read more…
Regeneration or the New Birth -Chapter 9 – 30 Minutes
Introduction: Defining Regeneration. Regeneration includes: 1. The laws of the gospel of the kingdom written in the heart and mind 2. The death of the believer to sin 3. The believer’s spirit partakes of the divine nature 4. The remission of sins 5. The imputation of the righteousness of Christ 6. The gift of eternal Read more…
