In the same way as clarifying ‘The Big Picture’ at the outset of a new year, we can expand on the picture with ‘The Top Ten’ teachings of the Christian Faith.
With a foundation of the truth of God, here are the top ten as I see them.
- BIBLE – The inspiration and authority of Scripture, Jn.1:1, 2Ti.3:16.
- GOD – “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty…,” Is.6:3, Re.4:8.
- GOSPEL – Justification by Christ alone, atonement in Christ, Jn.1:12, 1:14.
- TRANSFORMATION – Sanctification in the Holy Spirit, Jn. 17:17, Ep.3:17.
- RESTORATION – To Lordship, leadership, and love of Christ, Ep.4:1, 4:12.
- CALLING – “Shema," love the Lord your God ..., Dt.6:4, Mk.12:30.
- CHURCH – Living in the body of Christ, Ep.4:10, He.4:14.
- FAMILY – Marriage, parenting, and discipleship, Dt.6:7, Ep.5:25.
- WORK – Vocations of ministry and service, Ge.1:28, Co.3:22.
- KINGDOM – Seek first the life and teachings of Christ, Mt.6:33, Mt.24:14.
This is not an exhaustive list of doctrines but a good start. The truth of Scripture brings sanctification and spiritual life to those who are able to live by it.
FAITH TODAY: Mark 12:30-31,
"And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.”
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