The Good Confession 1: God & Scripture

What comes to mind when we think about God and his works is the most important thing about us. This course will survey foundational Christian doctrines in order to understand and preserve the faith once for all delivered to the saints. The doctrines of God, Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and angels will be studied, all to deepen loving devotion and witness to the triune God.

Student Learning Outcomes

The student who successfully completes this course should be able to:

1. Articulate key concepts essential to the biblical doctrines of God, Scripture, humanity, sin, Christ, salvation, the Holy Spirit, the Church, angels, and the last things.
2. Demonstrate the scriptural basis for these doctrines.
3. Appreciate the development of doctrine throughout church history, grasping key moments of light and progress.
4. Integrate foundational doctrinal truths into the study and teaching of Scripture.
5. Incorporate doctrinal insights into the rhythms of the church’s ministry (e.g., teaching, preaching, worship, discipleship, and its outward mission).
6. Glorify God in Christ through the Holy Spirit by recognizing the coherence of all of these doctrines in our Lord Jesus.