Author: Shalem John

The Bible describes that there are various types of doctrines. These types of doctrines can be classified into the following three major classes according to the source of the doctrine. 1. The Doctrine from God The doctrine described in the Bible is the true doctrine. It has its origin from God. It is written in the Word of God and accepted by the universal Church of God. This doctrine is called as sound doctrine (Titus 1:9; Titus 2:1), pure doctrine (Job 11:4) and the doctrine according to godliness (1 Tim. 6:3). The Bible gives the following three names for this…

Kevin J. Conner in his book The Foundations of Christian Doctrine defined the purpose of doctrinal and theological studies in general by quoting Luke 1:1-4 as follows 1. To set forth in a systematic order the things which are most surely believed among the true believers – “To set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed” (Luke 1:1, KJV). ii. To instruct the believer that he may know the certainty of these truths “That thou might test know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed” (Luke 1:4, KJV). iii. To encourage…

In past Decembers, pastor Paul Maina’s congregation at Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Njilang in Chibok, Borno state, Nigeria, spent the week before Christmas celebrating. They often went house to house, singing in the local Cibak language, dancing, bearing gifts, and sharing meals. Maina prepared a midnight Christmas Eve service at church. Non-Christian neighbors joined in the festivities. “These were happy times,” Maina told CT. “But that is no more.” The church began canceling festivities in 2020 due to terror attacks in the area. This year, the holiday will be quiet. His congregation won’t go caroling. He won’t hold…