This course is designed to assist the student in gaining the basic understanding of Christian doctrine. This is not adequate preparation for students preparing for the Entry-Level Competency Exams. Essential preparation materials for the exams may be found at Entry Level Competency Exams.
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001. Presuppositions
Joel Biermann
An introduction to how people think and perceive the Bible and God in today’s world
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003. Two Kinds of Righteousness 1
Joel Biermann
We live in two realms one in a vertical relationship with God and a horizontal relationship with society at large.
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008. Attributes of God
Joel Biermann
A short listing of the attributes of God as they are revealed to us.
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009. The Holy Trinity
Joel Biermann
The different views of the Trinity are covered and why we have the creeds.
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012. The Fall
Joel Biermann
Creation was very good it was man’s fall into sin that changed creation.
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016. Opponents of the First Article
Joel Biermann
Different theisms that continue to be prevalent today.
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017. Materialism
Joel Biermann
The doctrinal issues with materialism, evolution and creationism for Christians.
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018. Three Premises of Evil
Joel Biermann
The three premises of evil are God is good, God is all powerful and evil exist.
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021. Questioning Evil
Joel Biermann
Evil is still evil even if we cannot explain why God let it happen.
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023. Theology of the Cross 2
Joel Biermann
The differences between predestination and double predestination.
