Topic: LEARN: Introduction to Theology

The church affirms one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

What do Christians mean when they believe in one, holy, universal, apostolic church, and in the communion of saints?

What is the one, shared faith that all Christians have? Paul explains it in 1 Cor 15.

Why do Christians call Jesus Lord? Who is the Christ, the Son of God? Why does it matter?

Who is the God that Christians believe in, serve, and love with all of their being? We believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

Are there primary matters–first things–that all Christians must believe and how all Christians must live in order to fit the classical definition of orthodox Christianity?

Lecture given at Remission Connect, Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, Little Rock AR.

“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.” (Ephesians 4:3-6 NIV)

Harding University Chapel (Searcy, Arkansas). An introduction to C. S. Lewis’ classic work, and a call for Christians to anchor their faith in central not peripheral truths. https://scholarworks.harding.edu/chapel/494/