Bible Doctrine

Saint Peter urged Christians to: “Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence.” (1 Peter 3:15-16) Yet, some Christians mistakenly assume that the gospel message — Catholic doctrine — is mysterious, difficult to understand, and impossible to explain. They do not realize that the “good news” of Jesus Christ is easy to understand, reasonable, and winsome. Pope Pius IV wrote, and Richard Challoner (1691-1781) translated, The Grounds of Catholic Doctrine in an easy-to-read, ...

The Bible is the written word of the living God. He speaks through this word, working in and through human agents as he reveals himself to his people. His word is trustworthy, yet many Christians struggle to articulate why they believe that to be true. Centered in the words of Scripture and especially the teaching of Jesus himself, this volume unpacks the doctrine of Scripture as taught by the church through the ages, helping to strengthen listeners’ confidence in God’s word.

Based upon the course Dr. Cottrell taught throughout his entire 49-year tenure as a seminary professor entitled "The Doctrine of God", this book is the third volume of "The Collected Writings of Jack Cottrell." For this present volume Dr. Cottrell has selected thirty studies, most of which have been produced in the twenty-first century, some as late as 2018. The first seventeen studies are grouped around the topic of the nature of God, and the next twelve studies around the works of God, especially creation and providence.

Without question one of the most precious doctrines in the Bible is the second coming of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul says that it is our “blessed hope” in his letter to Titus. Moreover, all of the New Testament Bible writers refer to Christ’s return. However, the doctrine of preterism removes this blessed hope from more than 99% of all Christians who have lived during the New Testament era. This book will scripturally refute and expose preterism as being a dangerous and false doctrine. The weight of biblical evidence contradicting this deceptive teaching is overwhelming. You will ...

Can we believe anything we want? Does what we believe matter? This edition is an excerpt from the book "Solid Ground." It explores the importance of belief and how it affects our lives even while it discusses how belief in doctrine is, by itself, limited. It was written with both believers and unbelievers in mind, and it forms the foundation on which the "Solid Ground" series is built. It also discusses "cults", what they are, and how we should react when they come knocking at our doors.

This audiobook includes seven great chapters to help you understand the Bible!

This audio version of the New American Bible Revised Edition of the New Testament and The Book of Psalms was produced and narrated by Ron Dailey under contract with the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This is the only audio version of the NABRE New Testament and Psalms currently authorized and approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for worldwide distribution.

Confused by the overtly philosophical, wordy, and Biblically lacking treatises on the Trinity? Then this is for you. In The Image Of God by Samuel Garcia attempts to tackle one of the core doctrines of Christianity by paying attention to the ignored singular analogy of the Trinity in the Bible text itself: the trinity of man, and how it fits nicely with the traditional and current perception of the Trinity with little contradiction, yet confident in its assertion of the importance of rightly dividing the word of God and make solid statements about the Trinity that few dare make. The ...

The Catholic Church defines the seven sacraments as “efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us.” Do you regularly partake of these “efficacious signs of grace?” Catholic clergy, religious, and laity alike declare the wonderful blessings of the sacraments. Yet, many people still have questions. What are the seven sacraments? When did Jesus institute the sacraments? How did the Church recognize the sacraments? Why should Christians receive the sacraments? Father Pierre Pourrat (1871-1957) answers these ...

Identifying the working of demons is crucial to the Christian to maintain victory. The United States spends untold millions each year to know the working of potential enemies across the world. Ignorance is not bliss. What if the USA had turned its head the other way after 911? What if there were no strict rules and laws for airports? No doubt the USA would be in total chaos today with suicide bombers destroying this nation. This book will show you how to identify Satan and demons in a new light. The false images of the devil are exposed and with the Bible, Satan is revealed. A number of ...

Book Description: The Hard Sayings of Jesus Christ: Life-Changing Truths In The Hard Sayings of Jesus Christ: Life-Changing Truths, readers are invited to step into the enigmatic and transformative world of Jesus’ most challenging teachings—words that defy the grasp of the natural mind and demand a deeper, spiritual awakening. This profound book explores twenty of these hard sayings, with four receiving an in-depth, soul-stirring dive that unveils their hidden depths. From the call to eat His flesh and drink His blood to the stark warning of blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, each saying...

The past fifty years have witnessed unprecedented growth in the African Church, with a gradually blossoming international outreach extending far beyond the continent. The global impact is beginning to be felt all around the world. Yet two acute needs of the African Church continue to stare us in the face. The first need is lack of excellent training for our leadership. The second is the lack of excellent discipleship for new believers. In both cases the need demands focused attention. It is a sad fact that far more than one-half of our leaders have no formal training. And also, far more ...

This comprehensive book presents a political philosophy from the perspective that the Gospel pertains to all of life, including politics. Politics—According to the Bible is an in-depth analysis of conservative and liberal plans to do good for the nation, evaluated in light of the Bible and common sense.

This comprehensive work delves deeply into the pivotal Christian doctrine of the Second Coming of Christ, offering a thorough exploration grounded in a conservative, literal interpretation of the Bible. The book is structured in a way that guides the reader through a progressive journey of understanding, starting from the basic concepts to more complex theological insights. Each chapter is meticulously crafted to provide concrete examples and visual aids, simplifying complex biblical prophecies and teachings for a clearer understanding. The author, a renowned conservative Bible scholar, ...

El propósito de esta Serie de estudios bíblicos es cubrir individualmente los 1189 capítulos de la Biblia, además de una introducción general e introducciones individuales a cada uno de los 66 libros desde Génesis hasta el apocalipsis.

Part of the furor in the Middle East is the identity of Israel. Various sects of Christianity try to tackle its relationship with the nation, kingdom, and homeland of the Jews. With that in mind, this book aims to answer the following question Biblically: Why is the Church not and never will be Israel? Discover: The five main views of the relationship between the Church and Israel The difference between the New Testament and New Covenant (It's not what you think) Why passages that seem to imply that the Church is Israel doesn't actually say so The question is explored in many angles, and...

Have you ever wondered what the Catholic Church teaches about the pope? Who established the papacy? What is the role of the pope? Why does the Church need the pope? Is it possible that Catholic teaching about the papacy reflects the authentic teaching of Jesus, has been taught by the Church since the apostolic era, and describes the mechanism by which Jesus choses to preserve and proclaim the deposit of faith? Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick (1796-1863) wrote The Primacy of the Apostolic See to answer these questions and more, with scholarship, compassion, and love. Jesus said: “And I tell...

Ever since Christianity began, the Bible has had a special place in the Christian religion. Its teachings span centuries and consist of histories, poetry, laws, proverbs, and letters. No one can understand Christianity without an understanding of the book Christians call the Word of God. This excerpt from the book "Solid Ground' explains the Bible for believers and unbelievers alike, covering who wrote it, under what circumstances, translations, and how to read it to obtain the most benefit from it. Mr. Clay warns against the pitfalls that many unwittingly fall into when trying to read the ...

The doctrine of election, like many truths about God, tends to involve some mystery and some controversy, but as we will see, this is a wonderful doctrine which should move us to humility, confidence, praise, faithfulness, holiness, and joy. Using 1 Peter as a starting pointing, this book will guide you through scriptures that teach the doctrines of election and eternal security.

God is angry with the church in our days! This is because many denominations have unknowingly drifted into Paganism, Idolatry and Satanism. While some are guilty of image worship, others are culpable in the worship of various forms of mammon. Ministers of the gospel are now competing for largest church auditorium, largest church network, and even largest church attendance. Unfortunately, the outbreaks of these incidences are not new to the body of Christ. There are Bible indications to confirm that none of the winds of doctrine bedeviling Christianity in our days is new. This is why the ...