Exploring Christian Doctrine

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A Guide to What Christians Believe

Tony Lane(Author)

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Published on 4. March 2014

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Intro
Exploring Christian Doctrine
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Introduction
What Is the Purpose of This Book?
Special Features
Cross-references in the Text
Approach
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Part A: METHOD
Chapter 1: Knowing God
The Knowledge of God and of Ourselves
Natural Theology (CCC 27-49)
Special Revelation (CCC 50-73)
Sola scriptura?
Tradition (CCC 74-100)
The Value of Tradition
Experience
The 'Inner Light' (CCC 66-67, 73)
Prayer
Resources
Chapter 2: The Bible
The Authorship of the Bible
The Bible as the Word of God (CCC 101-41)
What Is Meant by 'Word of God'?
Why Should We Regard the Bible as God's Word?
The Teaching Of Jesus
The Teaching of the New Testament Writers
Tradition and Experience
Witness of the Holy Spirit
. . . in the words of men
Infallible, Inerrant or . . . ?
Bible Reading (CCC 131-33)
Using the Bible
Prayer
Resources
Chapter 3: Speaking about God
How Can Finite Human Beings Speak About God? (CCC 39-43, 48)
Positive and Negative Ways
Analogy and Metaphor
Accommodation
Is God Male?
Theological Models
Prayer
Resources
Part B: CREATION
Chapter 4: The Creation of the Universe
Creation ex nihilo (CCC 296-98, 285)
Implications of the Doctrine of Creation
Life Has a Definite Meaning and Purpose
The Universe Is Not Divine
The Soul Is Not Divine
The Material Creation Is Good
Humanity Is Called to Take Care of the World
Continuing Creation (CCC 301, 320, 421)
Christianity and Science (CCC 283-85)
Prayers
Resources
Chapter 5: The Spirit World
Heaven (CCC 325-27)
Angels (CCC 328-36, 350-52)
Worshippers
Messengers
Protectors
History of Views on Angels
Fallen Angels (Demons) (CCC 391-95, 414)
Prayer
Resources
Chapter 6: Humanity
The Image and Likeness of God (CCC 355-61, 380-81)
Humans versus Animals
Image of God
Humans versus Computers
Body-Soul-Spirit (CCC 362-68, 382)
Human Origins
Prayer
Resources
Part C: SIN AND EVIL
Chapter 7: Sin
The Nature of Sin (CCC 386-87)
Neglect of the Doctrine
The Universality of Sin
Corporate Sin
Effects of Sin (CCC 399-401)
Prayer
Resources
Chapter 8: The Fall and Original Sin
Procedure
Part 1: Original Sin (CCC 388-89, 402-409, 415-19)
Original Sin as Paradox
Free Will?
Original Guilt
Part 2: The Fall (CCC 390, 396-98)
Prayer
Resources
Chapter 9: Providence
Does Our God Reign?
God's Sovereignty (CCC 302-305, 321-23)
The Benefit of the Doctrine
The Plan of the Master Weaver
Free Will and Responsibility (CCC 306-308)
God and Evil (CCC 312)
God at War
Conclusion
Prayer
Resources
Chapter 10: Evil and Suffering (Theodicy)
If God Is All Good and All Powerful, Why Is There Evil? (CCC 309-13, 324)
Theodicy
Origin of Evil
Reasons for Evil and Suffering
The Price of Freedom
Character Building
God's Judgement on Sin
Jesus Christ
The Suffering God
Suffering with and for Christ
Prayers
Resources
Part D: REDEMPTION: GOD AND HIS WORK
Chapter 11: The Law and the Old Testament
What Is the Role of Law in the Christian Life? (CCC 1950-86)
Grace and Law
Is the Old Testament Law Binding on Us Today?
Three Types of Old Testament Law
Three Uses of the (Moral) Law
The First Use of the Law
The Second Use of the Law
The Third Use of the Law
Old Testament versus New Testament
Prayers
Resources
Chapter 12: The Work of Christ
Introduction
Christ as Teacher (CCC 516, 520)
Christ Shows Us God
Christ's Teaching
Christ's Example
Christ as Victor over Satan ('Christus victor') (CCC 538-40, 566)
Christ as the Second Adam (CCC 518, 538, 460)
Christ as an Atonement for Sin (CCC 599-623)
Penal Substitution
Prayer
Resources
Chapter 13: The Person of Christ (Christology)
Who Is Christ? (CCC 461-83)
The Deity of Christ - against Arianism
The Humanity of Christ - against Docetism
The Unity of Christ: the Incarnation - against Adoptionism
Two Natures of Christ - against Hybrid
Virgin Birth
Council of Chalcedon
Static or Dynamic?
Prayer
Resources
Chapter 14: The Uniqueness of Christ
Is Christ the Only Way to God? (CCC 65-67, 73)
New Testament
Jesus as the Complete and Final Revelation of God
Jesus as God's Own and Only Son
Jesus as the Divine Word Incarnate
Jesus as the One Saviour of the Whole World
Modern Pluralism
The European Missionary Approach Has Failed
The Traditional View Assumes the Superiority of European Race and Culture
All Non-Christians Are Eternally Lost
Basic Issues
Prayer
Resources
Chapter 15: Holy Spirit
Part 1: The Person of the Holy Spirit (CCC 687-747)
The 'Anonymity' of the Holy Spirit
The Deity of the Holy Spirit
The Personality of the Holy Spirit
Filioque
Part 2: The Work of the Holy Spirit
Rein Me In
Reign in Me
The Fruit of the Spirit
Rain on Me
The Gifts of the Spirit
Prayers
Resources
Chapter 16: The Trinity
Introduction
The Trinity in the Old Testament
The Trinity in the New Testament
The History of Christ
The Doctrine of the Trinity (CCC 232-67)
Social Doctrine of the Trinity
Prayer
Resources
Chapter 17: God
Introduction
The Eternity of God: Is God in Time? (CCC 338)
The Immutability of God: Does God Change?
The Impassibility of God: Does God Suffer?
The Omniscience of God: Does He Know the Future? (CCC 2115)
The Omnipotence of God: Can He Do Everything? (CCC 268-78)
How Does God Relate to Us?
Prayer
Resources
Part E: REDEMPTION: PERSONAL
Chapter 18: Christian Initiation
Four Spiritual Doors
Repentance (CCC 1422-98)
Faith (CCC 142-84)
Baptism (CCC 1212-84)
Receiving the Spirit (CCC 1285-1321)
Prayer
Resources
Chapter 19: Baptism
What Does Baptism Do? (CCC 1213-84)
Confession of Faith
Salvation
Union with Christ (in His Death, Burial and Resurrection)
Forgiveness of Sin and Washing
Regeneration/New Birth
Receiving the Holy Spirit
Entry into the Church
The Relationship between Faith and Baptism
What Is Necessary for Salvation?
Infant Baptism?
Rebaptism?
Prayer
Resources
Chapter 20: Justification and Assurance
Part 1: Justification
Justification by Faith (CCC 1987-2005, 2017-24)
Justification and Sanctification
The Basis for Justification or Acceptance by God
Justification by Faith Alone
Justification by Faith in the New Testament
The Basis for the Last Judgement
New Perspectives on Paul
Part 2: Assurance of Salvation (CCC 1821, 2005)
Prayer
Resources
Chapter 21: Sanctification
What Is Sanctification? (CCC 2012-16, 2028-29)
Sanctification: Past, Present and Future
Is Sanctification God's Work or Ours?
Corporate Sanctification
Perfection?
Prayer
Resources
Chapter 22: Perseverance and Reward
Part 1: Perseverance (CCC 162, 1274, 1821, 2016)
Is Perseverance to the End Necessary for Salvation?
Is It Possible to Lose Salvation?
Will God Keep Christians from Completely Falling Away?
Conclusion
Part 2: Reward (CCC 2006-2011, 2025-27)
Biblical Teaching
Will All Christians Receive Equal Reward in the Age to Come?
God's Generosity
Prayers
Resources
Part F: REDEMPTION: CORPORATE
Chapter 23: Grace and Election
Does God Choose Who Will Be Saved, or Do We?
Part 1: Grace
Can We Serve God through Our Unaided Free Will? (CCC 1999-2000)
Can We Take the Initiative in Seeking God's Grace? (CCC 2001, 2021-22)
Does God's Grace Make Conversion Possible (for All) or Inevitable (for Some)? (CCC 2002)
Part 2: Election
Does God Want All to Be Saved? (CCC 1037, 1058)
Does God Select Who Will Be Saved?
Does God Choose Who Will Be Saved, or Do We?
Prayers
Resources
Chapter 24: The Church 1 (Ecclesiology)
What Is the Church? (CCC 751-57)
People of God
Body of Christ
Bride of Christ
God's Temple or House
New Community/Humanity Bringing Together Jews and Gentiles
Fellowship
Do the Walls Make Christians?
The Traditional Marks of the Church (CCC 811-12, 870)
Apostolic (CCC 857-65, 869)
Prayers
Resources for Chapters 24 and 25
Resource for Chapter 24
Chapter 25: The Church 2
Holy (CCC 823-29, 867)
The Invisible Church (CCC 827)
One (CCC 813-22, 846-48, 866)
Catholic (CCC 830-38, 868)
The Unity of the Church Today
Prayer
Resource for Chapter 25
Chapter 26: Holy Communion
Names (CCC 1328-32)
Remembrance (CCC 1356-64)
Anticipation (CCC 1344, 1402-05)
New Covenant
Unity (CCC 1396-1400)
Meal
Feeding on Christ (CCC 1384, 1391)
'This Is My Body'
Four Views
Sacrifice? (CCC 1359-72, 1410, 1414)
Meeting with Christ
The Sacraments (CCC 1210-11)
Prayer
Resources
Part G: FUTURE GLORY (ESCHATOLOGY)
Chapter 27: The End Times
Part 1: The Millennium (CCC 676)
Historic Premillennialism
Dispensational Premillennialism
Postmillennialism
Amillennialism
The Book of Revelation
Part 2: The Parousia (CCC 668-82)
The Date of the Parousia
First versus Second Coming of Christ
The Resurrection of the Body (CCC 988-1004, 1038, 1052)
Last Judgement (CCC 678-79, 681-82, 1021-22, 1038-41, 1051, 1059)
Prayers
Resources for Chapters 27-29
Resources for Chapter 27
Chapter 28: Hell
Part 1: Universalism
The New Testament
Part 2: Hell (CCC 1033-37)
New Testament Imagery
Eternal Conscious Suffering?
Theological Arguments
Immortality of the Soul
Justice
Dualism
Prayer
Resources for Chapter 28
Chapter 29: Future Hope
Future Hope (CCC 1023-29, 1042-50, 1052-53, 1060)
New Heaven(s) and New Earth
Life in the New Age
The Intermediate State
Who Will Be Saved? (CCC 1033, 1037)
What of Those Who Never Hear?
Opportunity after Death
'Anonymous Christianity'
Judgement according to the Light Received
Prayer
Resources for Chapter 29
Questions to Answer
Glossary
Copyright Acknowledgements
Biblical extracts
Prayers and creeds
Songs
Cartoons
Index of Biblical References
Index of Names and Subjects
Notes
Introduction
Chapter 1: Knowing God
Chapter 2: The Bible
Chapter 3: Speaking about God
Chapter 4: The Creation of the Universe
Chapter 5: The Spirit World
Chapter 6: Humanity
Chapter 7: Sin
Chapter 8: The Fall and Original Sin
Chapter 9: Providence
Chapter 10: Evil and Suffering (Theodicy)
Chapter 11: The Law and the Old Testament
Chapter 12: The Work of Christ
Chapter 13: The Person of Christ (Christology)
Chapter 14: The Uniqueness of Christ
Chapter 15: Holy Spirit
Chapter 16: The Trinity
Chapter 17: God
Chapter 18: Christian Initiation
Chapter 19: Baptism
Chapter 20: Justification and Assurance
Chapter 21: Sanctification
Chapter 22: Perseverance and Reward
Chapter 23: Grace and Election
Chapter 24: The Church 1 (Ecclesiology)
Chapter 26: Holy Communion
Chapter 27: The End Times
Chapter 28: Hell
Chapter 29: Future Hope
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