Doctrine Collection

Here are some good posts on doctrine:

Doctrine Matters: Eternal Life Depends Upon It – Kevin DeYoung
Christianity is much more than getting your doctrine right.  But it is not less.

Take a Quiz on Christ – Tim Challies
How well do you know what the Bible teaches us about Jesus?

Your Highest Privilege – Tim Challies
Of all the privileges that are ours through the gospel, which is the greatest? According to many theologians, there is no privilege higher than adoption.

Doctrine Collection

Here are some helpful posts on the doctrine of election:

How the Doctrine of Election Fueled Jesus’ Work – Hannah Ploegstra (GTF)
Being chosen in him means that our lives and mission will mimic his. The Bible’s glad doctrine of election should give us the same courage, clarity, and joy that it gave to Jesus in the work he has left us to do.

Before Galaxies Stood Forth, He Knew You – Jim Essian (FTC)
The cosmic love and wisdom of God should be a truth that collides with our heart (for it is personal to us) and explodes in our soul (for it will stir you to worship).

Ten Reasons to Revel in Being Chosen– John Piper (DG)
The adversaries may seem powerful and numerous and dangerous and dominant. But look again. You are God’s chosen ones, a “people for his own possession.” O, dear suffering Christians, Peter would say, do you feel what that means? Revel in being God’s chosen ones!

Doctrine Collection

A new semi-often collection pondering the beliefs of the Church:

Not All Doctrines Are at the Same Level: How to Make Some Distinctions and Determine a Doctrine’s Importance – Justin Taylor
He provides three helpful models for thinking this through.

Take a Test on the Trinity – Tim Challies
To use one of the models from the above post, this is an absolute doctrine that all Christians hold.  How well can you do on this little quiz?

3 Objections to the Doctrine of Election – Tim Keller (TGC)
Actually, it very helpfully answers three objections to election.  We talked about election this past Sunday at my church, so here is a little follow-up to continue thinking through this doctrine.