That’s a full title. But it’s all true. You must be born again. Redemption. Hope. Forgiveness. What does all this mean? Here are the verses that teach new birth.
Born Again, New Birth, New Beginning, Starting Over
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Apostles Creed + Brief Commentary
It is rooted in Scripture and therefore very valuable today. It is also easy to understand.
A Brief Autobiography of the Administrator
My story is told briefly and selectively. (A post office box is at the end of this post, if you wish to contribute to this teaching ministry.)
About the Site
Welcome to the website! (A post office box is at the end of this post, if you wish to contribute to this teaching ministry.)
Authority and Inerrancy of the Bible
Some corners of the church treat the Bible disrespectfully. It is no longer authoritative, so church leaders allow relationships that are unbiblical, like same-sex marriage. They themselves have become the ultimate authority, not God’s word. This is wrong.
The Simplicity of Salvation
Just how does one get saved, anyway?
Observations on the Early Vineyard Movement
Here are my observations from my own experience.
6. Two Natures in One Person: Definition or Creed of Chalcedon + Commentary
From the Council of Chalcedon (AD 451). English, Greek, and Latin are included; the post discusses how the definition opposes three deficient teachings about Christ and answers the objection that the fifth-century church just made it all up.
Athanasian Creed + Commentary
I really like this creed. I add a commentary, which I hope clarifies it. We the church today ignore it at our peril, particularly the American church.
The Nicene Creed + Commentary
Centuries ago, the church debated the issue of who Christ was. In today’s church, we like to innovate so much that we become arrogant and can sometimes stomp all over the ancient creeds. But we ignore this creed at our peril.
What Are Renewal Movements in Christianity?
How are they defined? How many people belong to them?
Statements of Faith: Apostles Creed and NAE
The Apostles Creed and National Association of Evangelicals are the main statements of faith for this website. Continue reading
Supplemental Statements of Faith: Two Historic Creeds
The statement of faith at the website is the Apostles Creed and the Statement of Faith of the National Association of Evangelicals. The other two historic statements commented on in this post also make up the other portions of this website’s Statement of Faith.
Nicene Creed
Who was Jesus? Did he have a beginning and was created, the first of all creation? Or did he exist from all eternity without a beginning and uncreated?
Definition or Creed of Chalcedon + Commentary
From the Council of Chalcedon (AD 451); English, Greek, and Latin are included. It supplements the main statement of faith at this website: the Apostles Creed.
Works Cited
Here is a list of the principal works referenced or used at this site. More will be added as time goes on, so please check back.
Dr. Jim's Essential Bible Teaching 