I. Introduction to Christian Faith

i. Overview of the statement of faith

ii. What is biblical faith?

iii. The importance of faith in the Christian life

II. The Authority of the Bible

i. The inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture

ii. The role of the Bible in Christian faith and practice

iii. Principles of biblical interpretation

III. The Tri-unity of the Godhead

i. The nature of God as three-in-one

ii. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in Scripture

iii. Implications of the Trinity for faith and practice

IV. Creation, Fall, and Redemption

i. The biblical account of creation, fall, and redemption

ii. The sinfulness of humanity and our need for a savior

iii. The work of Christ on the cross and our salvation

V. The Person and Work of Jesus Christ

i. The deity and humanity of Christ

ii. The virgin birth and the life of Christ

iii. The death, burial, and resurrection of Christ

VI. The Gospel of the Grace of God

i. The message of the gospel

ii. The importance of the death, burial, and resurrection

iii. The implications of the gospel for our lives

VII. The Salvation of Sinners

VIII. The Second Coming of Christ

i. Christ's bodily ascension and heavenly enthronement

ii. The second coming and the resurrection of the dead

iii. The implications of the second coming of Christ

X. Pursuing Personal Holiness

i. The importance of personal holiness

ii. The role of discipline and self-control

iii. Sexual immorality and the honor of marriage

i. The nature of salvation

ii. The role of faith in salvation

iii. The assurance of salvation

VII. The Salvation of Sinners

i. The nature of salvation

ii. The role of faith in salvation

iii. The assurance of salvation

IX. Baptism and the Holy Spirit

i. The importance of water baptism by immersion

ii. The baptism of the Holy Spirit and tongues

iii. The gifts of the Spirit and their role in the church

XI. Divine Healing and the Lord's Supper

i. The nature of divine healing

ii. The prayer of faith

iii. The importance of the Lord's Supper for believers

XII. Eternal Life and Eternal Punishment

i. The reality of eternal life for believers

ii. The reality of eternal punishment for unbelievers

iii. The implications of eternal life and eternal punishment for Christian faith and practice

Conclusion

In this brief course we have discussed the biblical basis for our Living Waters Fellowship's statement of faith. Our examination of the following elements of our Christian beliefs, though far from extensive, hopefully will serve to provide you with a basic foundation of biblical truth.

The elements we have discussed are:

I. Christian Faith

II. The Authority of the Bible

III. The Tri-unity of the Godhead

IV. Creation, Fall, and Redemption

V. The Person and Work of Jesus Christ

VI. The Gospel of the Grace of God

VII. The Salvation of Sinners

VIII. The Second Coming of Christ

IX. Baptism and the Holy Spirit

X. Pursuing Personal Holiness

XI. Divine Healing and the Lord's Supper

XII. Eternal Life and Eternal Punishment

XIII. Satan and the Sovereign Government of the Church

We have looked at some of the practical implications of biblical faith and practice, as well as reinforce the importance of continued growth in the faith and the pursuit of an intimate relationship with Christ and personal holiness.

In conclusion, this course represents the basic truths of the Christian faith and can help to serve as a foundation for your Christian walk.