INTRODUCTION
The basic doctrines of the Christian faith are the subject of this course. Doctrines are a collection
of teachings on a certain subject. The basic doctrines of the Christian faith are the teachings of
Jesus Christ recorded in the Bible.
These doctrines are listed in the Bible in the book of Hebrews:
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto
perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works,
and of faith toward God,
Of the doctrine of baptisms and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of
the dead, and of eternal judgment.
And this will we do, if God permit. (Hebrews 6:1-3)
Two spiritual objectives are set forth in this verse:
The first objective is that of building your spiritual life on the right foundation.
This foundation is the doctrine of Jesus Christ.
The second objective is to go on to perfection. Perfection means spiritual
maturity.
There are two reasons for failure to live a victorious Christian life.
The first reason is that some who are trying to live like Christians have never been
born again. They do not understand the basic doctrines of Jesus Christ. Because
of this lack of understanding they have failed to make a proper response to God.
The second reason for failure is not going on to spiritual maturity.
The first purpose of this course is to present the basic doctrines of the Christian faith necessary
for a proper spiritual foundation.
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,The six foundational doctrines of Hebrews 6:1-3 will be discussed:
-Repentance from dead works
-Faith toward God
-Doctrine of baptisms
-Laying on of hands
-Resurrection of the dead
-Eternal judgment
After establishing this foundation, the second purpose of this course is to take you on to
perfection [spiritual maturity]...
"...And this will we do, if God permit..."
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, COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
Explain the six basic doctrines of the Christian faith listed in Hebrews 6:1-3.
Establish a proper spiritual foundation in your own life.
Go on to spiritual maturity.
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, CHAPTER ONE
FOUNDATIONS
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
Write the Key Verse from memory.
Distinguish between right and wrong spiritual foundations.
Explain the importance of building on the right spiritual foundation.
Acknowledge Jesus Christ as the true spiritual foundation.
List three steps for building a proper spiritual foundation.
KEY VERSES:
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto
perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works,
and of faith toward God,
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of
the dead, and of eternal judgment.
And this will we do, if God permit. (Hebrews 6:1-3)
INTRODUCTION
The Bible compares the life of a believer to the construction of a building:
...Ye are God's building... (I Corinthians 3:9)
Each believer is united in Christ with other Christians to form the Church. The Bible also
compares the Church to a building:
In whom [Jesus] ye also are builded together [the church united] for an
habitation of God through the Spirit. (Ephesians 2:22)
Whenever men erect a building they must first lay a proper foundation. Since this is a natural
principle understood by all people, God used it to teach a great spiritual truth.
A believer must have a proper foundation in order to build a good spiritual house. The
foundation must be laid according to the builder's plan. The Bible gives the plan of the master
builder, Jesus Christ.
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The basic doctrines of the Christian faith are the subject of this course. Doctrines are a collection
of teachings on a certain subject. The basic doctrines of the Christian faith are the teachings of
Jesus Christ recorded in the Bible.
These doctrines are listed in the Bible in the book of Hebrews:
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto
perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works,
and of faith toward God,
Of the doctrine of baptisms and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of
the dead, and of eternal judgment.
And this will we do, if God permit. (Hebrews 6:1-3)
Two spiritual objectives are set forth in this verse:
The first objective is that of building your spiritual life on the right foundation.
This foundation is the doctrine of Jesus Christ.
The second objective is to go on to perfection. Perfection means spiritual
maturity.
There are two reasons for failure to live a victorious Christian life.
The first reason is that some who are trying to live like Christians have never been
born again. They do not understand the basic doctrines of Jesus Christ. Because
of this lack of understanding they have failed to make a proper response to God.
The second reason for failure is not going on to spiritual maturity.
The first purpose of this course is to present the basic doctrines of the Christian faith necessary
for a proper spiritual foundation.
6
,The six foundational doctrines of Hebrews 6:1-3 will be discussed:
-Repentance from dead works
-Faith toward God
-Doctrine of baptisms
-Laying on of hands
-Resurrection of the dead
-Eternal judgment
After establishing this foundation, the second purpose of this course is to take you on to
perfection [spiritual maturity]...
"...And this will we do, if God permit..."
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, COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
Explain the six basic doctrines of the Christian faith listed in Hebrews 6:1-3.
Establish a proper spiritual foundation in your own life.
Go on to spiritual maturity.
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, CHAPTER ONE
FOUNDATIONS
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
Write the Key Verse from memory.
Distinguish between right and wrong spiritual foundations.
Explain the importance of building on the right spiritual foundation.
Acknowledge Jesus Christ as the true spiritual foundation.
List three steps for building a proper spiritual foundation.
KEY VERSES:
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto
perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works,
and of faith toward God,
Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of
the dead, and of eternal judgment.
And this will we do, if God permit. (Hebrews 6:1-3)
INTRODUCTION
The Bible compares the life of a believer to the construction of a building:
...Ye are God's building... (I Corinthians 3:9)
Each believer is united in Christ with other Christians to form the Church. The Bible also
compares the Church to a building:
In whom [Jesus] ye also are builded together [the church united] for an
habitation of God through the Spirit. (Ephesians 2:22)
Whenever men erect a building they must first lay a proper foundation. Since this is a natural
principle understood by all people, God used it to teach a great spiritual truth.
A believer must have a proper foundation in order to build a good spiritual house. The
foundation must be laid according to the builder's plan. The Bible gives the plan of the master
builder, Jesus Christ.
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