Essays on Bible Doctrines or Erroneous Interpretations

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--- Please pray that the Gospel presentation document "How To Get To Heaven" in various languages on this website would be readily accessed, effectively understood, and instrumentally used by the Lord to bring countless numbers of people around the world to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
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An important coming reality:

--- Upon the start of the Great Tribulation, believers can lose their salvation. For details, see the document "End Times Speculations", which is located at the top of the 'Doctrines' web-page.
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? Did you know that:
- - God has assigned all true believers to be functioning as "priests", doing ministry work in a church or ministry.
(For more information, see the document "1 Peter 2:5 - Assigned To Be Ministering In A Priestly Fraternity" in the ' 1 Peter' Sermon or Lesson Outlines web-page.)

Doctrines

Doctrinal or theological essays that can be used as ministry training materials, or to correct errant teaching, or for personal development - for free download, biblical, editable (in .rtf, .doc), printable, can be easily customized or projected, available in 4 file formats (.htm, .rtf, .doc, .pdf), NIV-based

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Essays On Soon-coming End-times Events:

End Times Speculations (written August, 2020) Carefully-formulated speculations about select aspects of the Great Tribulation, including mass abductions, people floating into the sky, the Temple in Jerusalem Dome Of The Rock Temple	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
"Peace And Security" Prophecy (a compilation of 2 essays) *Essay #1: Recent Start Of The Fulfilling Of An End-Times Prophecy?* (written September, 2021) Essay #2: A Prophecy That Remains To Be Fulfilled NEW (written April, 2022)	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Speculation Of When The Great Tribulation Will Start NEW (written April, 2022) *The determining of a specific date that applies to the end of the Church Age, the occurring of the Rapture, and the start of the Great Tribulation*	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf

Essays On Problem Or Erroneous Doctrine:

Laying Crowns Before The Throne - Revelation 4:9-10 Addresses the erroneous interpretation of Revelation 4:9-10 that asserts that believers will relinquish their rewards when they lay their crowns at the feet of Jesus	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
The Only Required Condition For Acquiring Salvation Examines, analyzes, and addresses the popular teachings that incorrectly add another required condition to the only condition that God requires for humans to acquire salvation	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
The Ordinance of Baptism - Theological Essay by David M. Coddington An examination, analysis, and explanation of the theology of baptism, featuring consideration of popular views	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Quest For The Historical Jesus - Apologetics Paper by David M. Coddington Presents, analyzes, and refutes the quest approach used by critical scholars to ascertain from the gospel books the historical Jesus	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf

Expository Essays:

Christian Living An overview of categories of principles for Christian living that are in 5 epistles	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Election An overview of the main aspects of the doctrine of election that pertain to the Book of Romans	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Ephesians 1:11-14 - Exegetical Paper by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) An examination, analysis, and explanation of Ephesians 1:11-14, including consideration of the historical and literary contexts	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Forgiving A Difficult Person by Tina A. Coddington An analysis and formulation of steps for extending forgiveness	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Fruitful Growth in the Faith by Tina A. Coddington An examination of the doctrine of faith and seven elements of fruitful growth, based on 2 Peter 1:5-11	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
God Created All Things by Tina A. Coddington An interpretation and explanation of the account of creation in Genesis 1:1-2:4	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
1 John 2:1-6 - Exegetical Paper by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) An examination, identification, analysis, and synthesis of the various principles contained in 1 John 2:1-6	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Last Things by Tina A. Coddington An overview of the intermediate state, the resurrection, the final judgment, the eternal state, and the millennium	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Luke 4:16-30 - Exegetical Paper by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) An examination and analysis of the narrative in Luke 4:16-30, including considerations of the broader context	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Luke 19:10 - Theological Essay by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) An examination, analysis, and explanation of Luke 19:10, including expanded consideration of key terms	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Mission And The Spirit In The Book Of Acts - Theological Essay by David M. Coddington An examination, analysis, and explanation of the mission and activities of the Holy Spirit to spread the Gospel and Christianity	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Moral Norms From The Writings Of The Apostle Paul A summarizing of the moral norms that are written by Paul pertaining to each of the Ten Commandments	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
The Nature Of True Religion by Tina A. Coddington An examination of the aspects of the nature of true religion, based on James 1:26-27	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Portrayal Of Jesus, The Disciples, And The Religious Leaders by Tina A. Coddington A synopsis of three topics from the Books of Matthew and Luke, as compared to the Book of Mark	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Proofs Of The Deity Of Christ by Tina A. Coddington A presentation of proofs derived from the Book of John that indicate Jesus is deity	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Redemption, Propitiation, and Reconciliation An overview of these 3 doctrines in relation to salvation and fellowship with God	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Romans 6:15-18 - Exegetical Paper by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) A verse-by-verse examination, analysis, and explanation of Romans 6:15-18, with additional consideration of context and unclear meanings	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Sanctification A close examination of the doctrine of sanctification	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Security Of The Believer A close examination of the doctrine of security or assurance of salvation	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Signs And Wonders - in the Book of Acts by David M. Coddington An overview of their characteristics, usage, purpose, and progression	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Spiritual Gifts (full version) An overview of the characteristics of the spiritual gifts that are listed in the New Testament	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Theology of Suffering - Theological Essay by David M. Coddington An analysis and construction of the theology of suffering, based on the Book of 1 Peter, including applications and ramifications for believers	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 - Exegetical Paper by David M. Coddington (a study resource document) An examination and analysis of 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, including consideration of a relating account in Acts 17:1-10	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf

Opinion Essay:

The Temptation of Christ
An analysis on whether or not Christ actually had the ability to give into temptations

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Doctrinal Statements Of Faith:

Doctrinal Statement Of Faith - (General) Contains two samples that are based on sound interpretation of Scriptures; can be used or adapted by ministries	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Bibliology by David M. Coddington A concise exposition of doctrinal principles that pertain to the Holy Bible	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Eschatology by David M. Coddington A concise exposition of doctrinal principles that pertain to the Last Things	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf
Theology Proper by David M. Coddington A concise exposition of doctrinal principles that pertain to the major categories of the study of God	.htm	.rtf	.doc	.pdf

Recursos de ministerio en español.
(Ministry resources in Spanish.)
Recursos do ministério em português.
(Ministry resources in Portuguese.)

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What's New
(free downloads):

_________ September, 2023 _________

- - A new counseling document, entitled "Recovering From Ministerial Abuse, Assault, Murder", has been added to the "Counseling" web-page.

__________ August, 2023 __________

- - A new session document, entitled "Session 00 - Overview", has been added to the "Biblical Counseling Training Series for Lay Counselors", which is located near the top of the "Counseling" web-page.

____ December, 2022 - June, 2023 ____

- - The new "Elder Training Series" has been completed, and is located near the top of the "Home Page - Ministry" web-page.

_____ May - October, 2022 _____

- - The document, "How To Get To Heaven", has been added in many other languages, as listed in the above box. These translated documents enable you to share the gospel with people who speak one of these languages.

________ April, 2022 ________

- - New documents, that pertain to end-times events, have been added near the top of this 'Doctrines' web-page.

- - Running out of time:
We (servants of God) are running out of time to get everything done - all of our ministry work, because April 3, 2034 is coming quickly. As " spoken of through the prophet Isaiah [40:4] : " A voice of one calling in the desert, `Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.' "" (Matthew 3:3)

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- - Expect to increasingly incur property damage and losses of various kinds:
- - During our time, especially since about the year 2020, there has been occurring frequent news and scientific reports about how destructive weather events are becoming increasingly more frequent and more destructive.
- - Furthermore, reports document that there are significant overall increases in the occurrences and destructiveness of other kinds of events in nature, such as wildfires, droughts, floods, volcanoes, earthquakes, tidal waves, famines, plagues, insect infestations, virus pandemics, and etcetera.
- - The world thinks that mankind's actions are contributing to many of these adversities that are increasingly coming upon the earth, which may to some degree be true.
- - But these increases in destructive phenomena may furthermore be due to God's actions, plan, and timing to bring discipline and judgment upon the accelerating wickedness of peoples and societies around the world.
- - In the same way that God causes the rain to fall on "the righteous and the unrighteous" (Matthew 5:45), He causes destructive weather and catastrophic events in nature to befall the righteous and the unrighteous.
- - As a prime example, in Genesis chapter 19 is recorded that when God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah (vv.19:24-25, 27-29) due to their wickedness (v.18:20), Lot lost his house (v.19:2), all of his property and belongings (vv.19:16-17), his wife (v.19:26), and his two future sons-in-law (v.19:14-16), but not his two daughters (v.19:16).
- - Even though Lot experienced huge losses in God's discipline and judgment of Sodom and Gomorrah, God did "rescue Lot" from death, being "a righteous man, who was distressed by the filthy lives of lawless men" (2 Peter 2:7).
- - As the wickedness on the earth during our time accelerates to perhaps surpass the wickedness of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18:20), we should expect God to inflict more of these calamities, disasters, destructions, and losses.
- - Thereby, we should also expect that we true believers will nevertheless suffer various kinds of losses and incur property damage, albeit collateral damage, from these destructive and catastrophic events that God is now increasingly inflicting on the wickedness of the peoples on the earth.
- - "The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord." (from Job 1:21)
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