Which Doctrines Are Fundamental And Why, Dr. Silas C. Nair
All Scripture is inspired of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction and for instruction in righteousness (1 Tim. 3.16). There is nothing superfluous in the Word and every word is important. In fact apostle Paul writes about revelation: “which things we speak not in the words which man’s wisdom teaches but which the Holy Ghost teaches comparing spiritual things with spiritual (1 Cor. 2.13). The Lord also said: Heaven and earth will pass away but not His words Therefore all of the Scriptures are necessary for us.
Yet, when we systematize the doctrines we find the following eleven doctrines are fundamental to our faith because they cover the whole of the scriptures In the word below we attempt a brief survey of the fundamental doctrines. of the Scriptures.
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What is meant by Fundamentals, Dr. Silas C. Nair
‘What is meant by Fundamentals’ is a simple question and can be answered in simple words. But we need to know the background well before we can understand it correctly. First, therefore, I will try to explain the background.
Introduction: The Lord Jesus Christ promised to return. His coming was promised to those who believed in Him, i.e. the Church. The hope of the Church is that when He returns the Church will be caught up (which is called the Rapture) and the Church as the Bride of Christ will be with Him forever.
He is also the King of the Jews. But when the Jews rejected and crucified Him, the Kingdom that He promised to them was postponed. Therefore when he comes He will set up His kingdom in Jerusalem and rule as the King of kings for a thousand years. This is what is called the millennial rule of Christ.
During the apostolic era itself the believers expected their Lord to return. This is what is called the imminent return of Jesus Christ, i.e. His return could take place any time.
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