BIBLE-DOCTRINE
DOCTRINE Objectives. The primary objectives of the doctrine courses are ( 1) to give the student a thorough grasp of all the major doctrines of the Word of God; (2) to correlate the whole into one defensible system which will form a solid foundation for the understanding and intelligent use of the Bible ; (3) to promote warm Christian experience and spiritual maturity. The approach to all areas of doctrinal study is Biblical rather than philosophical. The method of study is dispensational, and the viewpoint is clearly premillennial. Special attention is given to the problems of liberalism and modern cults in their doctrinal aspects. The lecture method of study is followed and reference is made to the Biblical languages. Reading in standard theological works is required. 100 BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS (3) Doctrine of the Scriptures as inspired by God, a completed revelation in the books recognized as canonical, illumined to believers by the Holy Spirit; the incorporation of a Biblical foundation into personal Christian growth and witness. 303 GOD, CHRIST, AND THE HOLY SPIRIT (3) God, His existence , unity, trinitarian distinctions, attributes , decrees, and works; the theanthropic person of Christ and His work; the Holy Spirit , His person and work. 304 MAN, SIN, AND SALVATION (3) The origin , character , transmission , effect , and punishment of sin ; the saving work of the triune God as pertaining to atonement , redemption , grace, regeneration , calling , and results of salvation. 407 THE CHURCH, DISPENSATIONS, AND FUTURE THINGS (3) The Doctrine of the Church, its origin, ordinances, and organization; God's prophetic program from the hermeneutical views of both the Dispensational and Covenant schools, with emphasis on the dispensational approach . 470 DOCTRINAL RESEARCH (1-3) Research methods employed in the solution of specific doctrinal problems . Sections offered every year in areas such as Biblical Authority , Contemporary Problems , Missions , Prophetic Problems , Doctrinal Bibliography. Prerequisites: 303 , 304; consent.
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