
Introduction to this course.
Theology is the study of God. In this session, we look at who God is and what He is like.
Christology is the study of Christ. In this session we explore who Christ is, what He does, and the sense in which He is "God".
Pneumatology is the study of the Holy Spirit. In this session we explore who the Spirit is, the fact that He is a person, and the work He does.
Anthropology is the study of humanity. In this session we explore what the Bible says about human beings.
Soteriology is the study of salvation. In this session we explore what salvation is and how we can receive it.
Ecclesiology is the study of the Church. In this session we explore what the Bible says about the Church and its mission.
How is the church to be led? Who are the "elders" of the church? How many elders did each church have? What other ministers are to play a leadership role in the church? Do men and women have equal roles in church leadership? These questions are answered in this session.
What is the baptism in the Holy Spirit? What is the purpose of this blessing? How can we receive it? These questions are answered in this session.
Moral theology is the study of Christian ethics. In this session we explore some of the moral values that Christians should live by.
Does God heal? Is it always God's will to heal our bodies? These questions are answered in this session.
Angelology is the study of angels. In this session we explore what the Bible says about angels and other heavenly beings.
Demonology is the study of demons. In this session we explore what the Bible says about the devil and his cohorts.
In this session we explore what prayer is, the manner in which we should pray, and hindrances to effective prayer.
In this session we explore what worship is and the manner in which we should worship.
Thanatology is the study of death. In this session we explore what happens between death and our future resurreciton.
Eschatology is the study of the last things. In this session, we explore what will happen when Jesus Christ comes again.
Here is an electronic copy of my book Christianity Explained: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical Doctrine. This replaces my previous book (Knowing the Doctrines of the Bible). Reading this book is an important part of getting the most from this course as it goes into more depth than the video lectures. Paperback and Kindle editions are available from Amazon here: https://mybook.to/ChristianityExplained
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A word of thanks from the instructor for taking this course.
This course is about the major doctrines of the Bible. This area of learning is also known as "systematic theology", which is a discipline in which theological topics are addressed one by one. This course explains what the Bible teaches about God (Theology), Jesus (Christology), the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology), Humanity (Anthropology), Salvation (Soteriology), the Church (Ecclesiology), Church Leadership, the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Healing & Sickness, Angels (Angelology), the Enemy (Demonology), Christian Morals (Moral Theology), Prayer, Worship, Death (Thanatology), and the Second Coming (Eschatology)
The instructor is the pastor of Joy Community Church and is also the author of several Christian books. An electronic copy of his book "Knowing the Doctrines of the Bible" is included in this course.
This course is aimed at all Christians, including new believers, pastors, teachers, preachers, evangelists, small-group leaders, and youth workers etc. In each video lecture, Dr. Pattico gives an overview of what the Bible states about each area of doctrine, referring to relevant biblical passages.
By taking this course, you will increase your understanding and knowledge of God's Word, and you will have a firm foundation upon which to build your life and ministry. The understanding gained will also help you to be more confident in explaining your faith to others.