The Foundations of Christian Faith

“For no one can lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 3:11, ESV)

Every lasting Christian life rests upon Jesus Christ. Yet knowing Him also calls us to understand the truths of His Word and allow them to shape how we live.

Through my own walk with Christ and years in ministry, I have come to appreciate how important it is to revisit the foundations of our faith. We can become familiar with Christian language while overlooking the deeper meaning of what we profess to believe.

The writer of Hebrews urges believers to move towards spiritual maturity (Hebrews 6:1). That journey calls for a growing understanding of God's truth and a willingness to respond to Him.

The Foundations of Christian Faith is a developing series of biblical teachings intended to help believers examine these essential truths.

Whether you are beginning your journey with Christ or have followed Him for many years, I invite you to explore these teachings with an open Bible and a heart willing to learn.

About This Teaching Series

This series is being developed progressively. Published articles are linked under their relevant subjects, with additional teachings to follow as the series grows.

Part One: Christ and His Word

The foundation upon which everything else rests.

The Christian faith begins with Jesus Christ. To build our lives upon Him, we must understand who He is and recognise the authority of God's Word.

1. Jesus Christ, Our Sure Foundation

2. The Authority of God's Word

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Part Two: Repentance and Faith

Responding to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Repentance and faith lie at the heart of our response to God's grace. These teachings explore what it means to turn towards God and place our trust in Jesus Christ.

3. Repentance and Faith: Turning to Christ

Read:  Did I Believe Without Repenting?

4. Living Faith and Obedience

Part Three: Baptism and the Holy Spirit

Growing in our relationship with Christ through obedience and the work of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture teaches us about baptism and the Holy Spirit's work in the lives of believers. We also examine the biblical practice of laying on of hands.

5. Water Baptism: Following Christ Publicly

Read:  I Was Baptised Before I Knew Christ

6. The Holy Spirit in the Believer's Life

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7. The Laying On of Hands

Part Four: Our Eternal Hope

Understanding the eternal promises and purposes of God.

The Christian faith reaches beyond our present lives. Scripture teaches us about the resurrection of the dead and the certainty of God's eternal judgment.

8. Living in the Light of Eternity

9. The Resurrection of the Dead

10. Eternal Judgement