Essential Doctrines – Research Resources

Articles

• Is Doctrine Necessary? by by Michael Bremmer, Sola Scriptura
• Essential Doctrines of Christianity by Matt Slick, at CARM
• Essential Doctrines: A list of the key elements of Christianity by Greg Koukl
• How can we determine what doctrines are essential and what are they? Adapted from Reckless Faith, by John MacArthur
• Which Biblical Doctrines Are ‘Non-Essential’? Collection of remarks by Charles Spurgeon

Books

• Bible Doctrine : Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith by Wayne Grudem
• Charts of Christian Theology & Doctrine H. Wayne House
• Encyclopedia of Cults and New Religions by John Ankerberg and John Weldon. Includes a 65-page “Doctrinal Appendix” that provides a good overview of essential Christian doctrines.
• Essential Doctrine Made Easy This fold-out booklet is perfect for anyone who wants to know the basic doctrines of the Christian faith. These key beliefs of Christianity are embraced by Christians around the world. The author is Dr. Norman Geisler, Professor of Theology and Apologetics and co-founder of Southern Evangelical Seminary in Charlotte, NC.

  Dr. Geisler gives the basis for the essential doctrines, and then highlights each of them, explaining their importance and providing Biblical references.

  Included is a chart on how Mormons, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Scientologists and Christian Scientists either accept, redefine or deny these doctrines.

  There is also a brief glossary and a listing of additional resources.
  

• Essential Truths of the Christian Faith by R.C. Sproul
• Christian Beliefs : Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know by Wayne Grudem