Notes: Biblical Faith-Directed Study

Biblical Faith-Directed Study

Henry Reyenga

Evan Roberts, Welsh Revival 

The tragic thing about Evan Roberts is that his fear of getting traditional ministry training at seminaries actually ended in hurting him as a revival leader. He did not find a way to get orthodox biblical ministry training even in alternative ways. The lack of grounded orthodox views sidelined him as a revival leader. (Tony Cauchi at Revival-library.org) 

Well-Grounded Christian Leaders

Christian Leaders, are those who are not only filled with the Holy Spirit, but understand what they believe and why they believe it. They need enough ministry training that they can stand many tests of their doctrine and life.  

The Bible

The Bible is God's inerrant, infallible, reliable Word, the only final authority for faith and life. (Proverbs 30:5-6; Isaiah 8:20; John 10:35; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21)

Who is God?

God is Triune, an eternal, loving unity of three divine Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

(Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; John 14:26; 2 Corinthians 13:14)

God Created The World

God created the universe ex nihilo, from nothing, and made all things very good.

(Genesis 1-2; Exodus 20:11; Hebrews 11:3)

God Created Humanity

God created humanity to glorify and enjoy God and to be stewards of creation.

(Genesis 1:26-28; Psalm 8; Isaiah 43:7; Revelation 4:11; Psalm 37:4)

The Fall

Humanity and Creation have fallen into sin, and we are totally unable to save ourselves.

(Genesis 3; Romans 3:12, 23; Romans 5:12)

Who is Jesus? 

Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. 

(Matthew 1:21-23; John 1:1,14; 20:28; Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:14)

Jesus’ Life and Victory

Jesus was born of a virgin, obeyed God perfectly, worked great miracles, died on a cross, rose from the dead, ascended to heaven, and reigns over all things.

(Luke 1:26-35, Hebrews 4:15; John 14:11, Luke 23-24, Ephesians 1:20-23) 

Salvation is A Work of God

God’s Salvation is merited only by Jesus' perfect obedience and substitutionary atonement.

(Isaiah 53; Hebrews 7:26-27; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Acts 4:12)

 

Salvation is Not Our Work

Salvation is entirely God's gift, not our achievement, and is received by faith, not works. (John 3:16; Romans 1:16-17; Galatians 2:16-21)

 

The Holy Spirit’s Role

The Holy Spirit gives new birth, unites us to Christ, equips us with His gifts, and empowers us to be His ambassadors. (John 3:3-8; Romans 8:9-11; Ephesians 3:16-21; 1 Corinthians 12; Acts 1:8)

 

The Church

The Church is the one body of God's people throughout all generations and from all nations. (Romans 12:5; Galatians 3:26-29; Ephesians 1:22-23; Revelation 7:9)

 

Angels of God

God's holy angels defend and help God's people. 

(Psalm 34:7, 91:11; Matthew 18:10; Hebrews 1:14)

 

Fallen Angels

Satan and other fallen angels are dangerous but doomed. Christ is the victor. 

(Ephesians 6:10-18; Colossians 2:15; 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 12:10-12  

Christ Will Return and the Dead Will Be Raised

Christ will return visibly. The dead will be raised. Christ will rule the world and make all things new. (Matthew 24:30; 1 Corinthians 15:52, 1 Thessalonians 4:16; Revelation 21:1-5)

 

New Heaven and New Earth

God's people will rejoice forever in the new heaven and new earth; God's enemies will suffer forever in hell.

(Daniel 12:2-3; Matthew 25:31-46; Revelation 22:1-5; 2 Thessalonians 1:9)

 

God Relates to Families

God's covenant addresses not only individuals but also their families. 

(Genesis 17:7; 18:19; Deuteronomy 7:9; Joshua 24:15; Psalm 103:17; Acts 11:14; 16:15, 31)

 

We Are Able to Walk with God

As individuals, as couples, and as families, we need daily conversation with God through Bible reading and prayer. (Psalm 1; Daniel 6:10; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)

 

We Love Because He Loved Us

We are called to a life of love, as depicted in the Ten Commandments.

(Exodus 20:1-17; Mark 12:30-31; John 14:15; Romans 13:8-10; 1 Corinthians 13)

 

We Share the Good News

We are called to spread the gospel to people who don't yet follow Christ.

(Psalm 96:3; Matthew 5:14; 28:18-20; 1 Peter 3:15)

 

We Promote a Christian-Worldview

We are called to a worldview and way of life which seeks to honor Christ in every area of thought and action. (Psalm 24:1; Colossians 3:17; 2 Corinthians 10:5)

 

Biblical Doctrine

We are training CLI students to lead churches into vital and orthodox biblical and historical doctrine.  If doctrine does not remain biblical, the church will drift.  Graduates of CLI are taught the essential teachings which enable them to live and proclaim sound biblical doctrine.

John Knox

John Knox believed in the importance of sound doctrine that must guide every ministry leader. Knox saw that many attacks would come to test leaders. Historically, those who followed the true passion of John Knox believed in solid biblical training and intense spiritual fervor.