BASIC CHRISTIAN BELIEFS (7)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
1. What do Christian believe?
a) Answering that question is no simple matter. Christianity as a religion encompasses a wide range of denominations and faith groups, and each subscribes to its own set of doctrinal positions.
b) The following are the basic Christian beliefs central to almost all Christian faiths. They are presented here as the core doctrines of Christianity. A small number of faith groups who consider themselves to be within the framework of Christianity, do not accept some of these beliefs. It should also be understood that slight variances, exceptions, and additions to these doctrines can exist within certain faith groups that fall under the broad umbrella of Christianity.
i) There will be a rapture of the church (Matthew 24:30-36, 40-41; John 14:1-3; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12).
ii) Jesus will return to the earth (Acts 1:11).
iii) Christians will be raised from the dead when Jesus returns (1 Thessalonians 4:14-17).
iv) There will be a final judgment (Hebrews 9:27; 2 Peter 3:7).
v) Satan will be thrown into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:10).
vi) God will create a new heaven and a new earth (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1).
The End ...
1. What do Christian believe?a) Answering that question is no simple matter. Christianity as a religion encompasses a wide range of denominations and faith groups, and each subscribes to its own set of doctrinal positions.
b) The following are the basic Christian beliefs central to almost all Christian faiths. They are presented here as the core doctrines of Christianity. A small number of faith groups who consider themselves to be within the framework of Christianity, do not accept some of these beliefs. It should also be understood that slight variances, exceptions, and additions to these doctrines can exist within certain faith groups that fall under the broad umbrella of Christianity.
i) There will be a rapture of the church (Matthew 24:30-36, 40-41; John 14:1-3; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12).
ii) Jesus will return to the earth (Acts 1:11).
iii) Christians will be raised from the dead when Jesus returns (1 Thessalonians 4:14-17).
iv) There will be a final judgment (Hebrews 9:27; 2 Peter 3:7).
v) Satan will be thrown into the lake of fire (Revelation 20:10).
vi) God will create a new heaven and a new earth (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1).
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