Doctrinal Studies

Generalities
The Christian Message [excerpt from Ministry Themes in the Book of Acts]
The New Testament Concept of Doctrine
Newness in the New Testament

Bibliology (The Scriptures)
Tool: Bible Doctrine [excerpt from Bridging the Gap: Developing Tools for Better Bible Understanding]
Why Is God Silent When We Want Him to Speak? A Discussion Guide

Theology Proper (God the Father)

Christology (Jesus Christ)
The Birth of Jesus—What Difference Has It Made?
The Deity of Jesus Christ: Three Witnesses
The Divine Character of Jesus Christ: Evidence from Revelation 1
Does Jesus’ Rejection by Men Negate His Claim to Be Messiah? A Negative Response from Matthew 11.2-19
Life in the Vine: Notes on John 15:1-17
The Person and Work of Christ: An Analysis of Philippians 2:2-11
Two Tests of True Christianity: An Analysis of 1 John [see section 1, "The doctrinal test"]
Who Killed Jesus, and Why? Understanding the Crucifixion

Pneumatology (The Holy Spirit)
A Balanced Approach to Spiritual Gifts
The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
The Filling of the Spirit
The Holy Spirit in the New Testament
Paul’s Directives in 1 Corinthians 14
Speaking for the Lord: The Prerequisite of Spiritual Fullness

Anthropology & Hamartiology (Humans & Sin)
God’s Righteousness Revealed: An Exposition of Romans [see 4 lessons covering Romans 1:18-3:20, which address the universality of sin]
Sin, Grace, and Works: An Exposition of Ephesians 2:1-10 [see treatment of vv. 1-3, which cover depravity and condemnation]
Spiritual Disgust: Abomination to Yahweh in the Book of Proverbs

Soteriology (Salvation)
The Conversion Experience [excerpt from Ministry Themes in the Book of Acts]
Discussion Questions on Divine Sovereignty and Salvation
God’s Righteousness Revealed: An Exposition of Romans [see 8 lessons covering Romans 3:21-7:25, which address justification and sanctification]
Life in the Vine: Notes on John 15:1-17
New Creation
New Testament Sanctification: Part 1, Initial Sanctification
Progressive Sanctification
Sin, Grace, and Works: An Exposition of Ephesians 2:1-10 [see treatment of vv. 4-10, which cover justification and sanctification]

Ecclesiology (The Church)
Biblical Qualifications of Church Officers: Overseers and Deacons
An Introduction to Local Church Ministry [addresses the church's mandate and the method of its ministry]
Sin in the Church [synthesis of teaching on church discipline, with emphasis on 1 Cor. 5]

Angelology & Demonology (Angels & Demons)
Principalities and Powers

Eschatology (End Times)