1. Why These Doctrines Matter
The doctrines of Christ and the Holy Spirit are central to understanding the gospel.Faith must be placed in the right object—namely, the true person and work of Christ and the Spirit.2. The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is not a force or "it"—He is a person.He convicts of sin, regenerates believers, empowers sanctification, and dwells within the believer.Neglecting or distorting the Spirit's role weakens the church’s dependence on God.3. Jesus: Fully God and Fully Man
Jesus is one person with two natures: divine and human, unmixed but united.This unique union makes Him the perfect mediator between God and man.His humanity enables Him to sympathize with our weakness; His deity ensures His sinlessness and sufficiency.4. Christ’s Death and Atonement
Jesus' death was necessary to satisfy the wrath of God and bring salvation.He bore the punishment for sin (substitutionary atonement), absorbing God’s justice so we could receive mercy.Misunderstanding or omitting this doctrine leads to a false gospel.5. Christ’s Resurrection and Our Hope
The resurrection is proof that Jesus’ sacrifice was accepted and that life triumphs over death.Believers are promised full restoration—body and soul.Resurrection hope anchors us through suffering and is central to Christian leadership and perseverance.6. Practical Ministry and the Holy Spirit
The Spirit empowers gospel ministry—not human wisdom or strategy.Leaders must rely on the Spirit for understanding, transformation, and fruitfulness.Being filled with the Spirit is about ongoing submission and influence, not a one-time event.Notable Quotes
“Faith is always connected to an object. And if we have the object wrong… our faith will have no value.”“He is not an ‘it.’ The Holy Spirit is a person who possesses power—not just a power source.”“Jesus is the only person who has two natures—fully God and fully man. That mystery is key to our salvation.”“We do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses… He gets us—but He also saves us.”“The cross wasn’t a random act of love—it was the necessary act to absorb the wrath of God for our sin.”“Resurrection hope is the foundation of our future. Not just spiritual, but bodily resurrection—God saves the whole person.”“If the Holy Spirit left the world today, would you notice? Are we depending on Him, or on ourselves?”“Being filled with the Spirit is not about hype—it’s about yielding to His influence in our daily lives and ministry.”
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