Summary of Gospel and Christian Doctrine
This list of crucial Christian doctrine is not every crucial doctrine but is enough to separate the believer from the false churches. Flee all cults that seek to control your lives as well, fellow believers! 1. The gospel cuts the hearts of the pre-chosen, which is the spiritual circumcision. This cutting must come before true repentance as the power turns men and women to Christ, showing them their unbelief in a painful, but blessed way. This regeneration (a true rebirth) always precedes true repentance and faith. (Acts 11:18, 2 Tim 2:25). The gospel message is the good news of Christ's death and resurrection for the elect. When applied by the Holy Spirit, that message replaces the old heart with a new heart. The gospel saves without the need for preparation. (Acts 2, Romans 1:16-17). 2. No preparatory work of law is required. The gospel is all powerful. The Protestants (often called Calvinists, but were divided into Reformed and Lutheran) and Catholic chief theologian Augu