Department
Theology
Systematic theology from the doctrine of Scripture to the doctrine of last things.
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Published Answers
Reference entries in this department.
Theology
John 1:1-14
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Christology
Who is Jesus Christ?
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God who became man — fully God and fully human in one person. He lived a sinless life, died for sinners, rose bodily from the dead, and is the only Savior and Lord of all.
Theology
Deuteronomy 6:4
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Theology Proper
What is the Trinity?
The Trinity is the biblical teaching that there is one God who eternally exists as three distinct persons — the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit — each fully and equally God, yet there is only one God.
Theology
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
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Soteriology
What is the gospel?
The gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on the cross for our sins and rose again from the dead, so that everyone who repents and trusts in him is forgiven, reconciled to God, and given eternal life — entirely by God's grace, not by our works.
Theology
Ephesians 1:3-14
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Soteriology
What is Calvinism?
Calvinism is a stream of Reformed theology, named after John Calvin, that emphasizes the sovereignty of God in salvation. It is often summarized by five points (TULIP): total depravity, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and the perseverance of the saints.