Fundamentals

Fundamental Christian Doctrines in Scripture

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📖 Fundamental Christian Doctrinal Topics — Key Scripture Index (ESV)
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1. Inspiration of Scripture 2. Authority of Scripture 3. Canon of Scripture 4. Nature & Existence of God 5. Trinity 6. Holiness of God 7. Love of God 8. Justice of God 9. Sovereignty of God 10. Providence of God 11. Creation ex nihilo 12. Image of God (Imago Dei) 13. Fall of Man 14. Original Sin 15. Total Depravity 16. Covenant of Works 17. Covenant of Grace 18. Incarnation 19. Virgin Birth 20. Sinlessness of Christ 

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1) The Inspiration of Scripture (God-breathed Word)

Inspiration of Scripture — Scripture Summary List

These passages teach that Scripture is “God-breathed,” spoken by God through human authors, and carried along by the Holy Spirit. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.

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2) The Authority of Scripture (final, binding)

Authority of Scripture — Scripture Summary List

These passages show Scripture’s binding authority over belief and life—God’s word is true, final, and must be obeyed. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.


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3) The Canon of Scripture (recognized Word boundaries)

Canon of Scripture — Scripture Summary List

The Bible doesn’t provide a later “table of contents,” but these passages show Scripture being written, preserved, read publicly, recognized as authoritative, and protected from additions. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.

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4) The Nature and Existence of God

The Nature and Existence of God — Scripture Summary List

These passages teach that God truly exists, is the one true God, Creator and Sustainer, eternal and self-existent, Spirit and incomparable—known through creation and His word. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.


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5) The Trinity 

The Trinity — Scripture Summary List

These passages present the one true God revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—distinct persons, one divine name and glory. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.


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6) The Holiness of God

The Holiness of God — Scripture Summary List

These passages declare God “holy”—utterly set apart, morally pure, glorious, and worthy of reverent worship—calling His people to holiness. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.


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7) The Love of God

The Love of God — Scripture Summary List

These passages highlight God’s steadfast covenant love—His mercy, compassion, and saving love shown supremely in Christ. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.


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8) The Justice of God

The Justice of God — Scripture Summary List

These passages show God’s justice: He judges rightly, shows no partiality, defends the oppressed, and will finally set all things right. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.


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9) The Sovereignty of God

The Sovereignty of God — Scripture Summary List

These passages emphasize God’s supreme rule over creation, nations, history, salvation, and every detail. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.


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10) The Providence of God 

The Providence of God — Scripture Summary List

These passages highlight God’s wise, active care—His provision, guidance, protection, and orchestration of events for His purposes. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.


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11) Creation ex nihilo

Creation ex nihilo — Scripture Summary List

These passages teach (or strongly imply) that God created by His word and power—not from pre-existing visible matter. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.

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12) Image of God in Humanity

Image of God in Humanity — Scripture Summary List

These passages teach that humans uniquely bear God’s image (Latin: Imago Dei), reflecting His moral, relational, and spiritual likeness. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.

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13) The Fall of Man

The Fall of Man — Scripture Summary List

These passages describe humanity’s rebellion against God, the entrance of sin and death, the curse, and the continuing effects of the fall—along with God’s first promises of redemption. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.

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14) Original Sin

Original Sin — Scripture Summary List

These passages teach that humanity’s sinful condition is rooted in Adam’s fall and that all people are born with a sin nature, resulting in universal guilt and death. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.

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15) Total Depravity

Total Depravity — Scripture Summary List

“Total depravity” means sin affects every part of a person (mind, will, desires), leaving us unable to please God apart from grace. These passages emphasize universal sinfulness and spiritual inability. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.

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16) The Covenant of Works

The Covenant of Works — Scripture Summary List

These passages are commonly used to describe the covenantal principle of life promised upon perfect obedience and death upon disobedience, especially in Adam. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.

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17) The Covenant of Grace

The Covenant of Grace — Scripture Summary List

These passages summarize God’s gracious saving promise fulfilled in Christ and received by faith rather than human merit. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.

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18) The Incarnation

The Incarnation — Scripture Summary List

These passages teach that the eternal Son truly became human without ceasing to be divine. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.

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19) The Virgin Birth

The Virgin Birth — Scripture Summary List

These passages teach that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.

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20) The Sinlessness of Christ

The Sinlessness of Christ — Scripture Summary List

These passages teach that Jesus was fully tempted yet entirely without sin in deed, word, or nature. Each reference links to a Biblia.com search for the passage.

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