Statement of Faith

At Everyday Theologian we are aware of different Christian beliefs that multiple denominations hold. Discussing theological views is a great way to sharpen faith and spur one another to Christ. Regardless of different theological and denominational views, there are core doctrines that unite all Christians. Foundational doctrines at Everyday Theologian are as follows:
  • We believe in the inspiration, infallibility, inerrancy, sufficiency, authority and canonicity of Scripture. Simply put, we hold to the belief that the Bible is God’s living Word without error and could never have error. (Heb 4:11), (2 Tim 3:16), (2 Peter 1:20-21). There are accounts in the Bible that are not glorifying to God. Take the fall of man for example. The Bible does not condone everything it records. The Bible also does not condone everything it says. There are quotes from Satan in the Bible. “Did God really say?” (Genesis 3:1). The Book “Exploring Christian Theology” By Holsteen and Svigel says it this way, “The Bible is not verifying these false statements; it’s quoting them accurately. This is why we clarify that Scripture is true in all it affirms but doesn’t affirm everything it accurately reports.” The Bible is the governing authority in our lives and is useful for everyday living.
  • We believe in one eternal God who exists in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God is the creator of all things. (Gen 1:1), (Acts 17:28). We believe in the full deity and humanity of Jesus Christ. He was fully God and fully human, born of a virgin while on Earth. (Isaiah 9:6), (Phil 2:6-7). We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells in all believers. (1 Corinthians 3:16), (John 16:13).
  • We believe in the total depravity of the humanity. (Isaiah 64:4) Total depravity means if humans were left to our own devices, we would choose to sin every time. Go back to the Genesis chapter 3 with me. Eve is in the Garden of Eden... everything is perfect, sin hasn’t entered the world yet. BUT something inside of her desired to disobey God. Through Adam and Eve’s sin we are born into a sinful world and born with that sin desire inside of us.
  • We believe salvation from sin is a gift from God through Jesus sacrifice on the cross (Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5:8, 10:9-10, Eph 2:8). One cannot do enough works to save themselves from sin. Salvation is by faith alone through grace alone.
  • We believe that after Jesus died on the cross, He physically rose again three days later and is now sitting at the right hand of the Father interceding for His people. (Rom 8:34). You may wonder. why is it so important that he physically rose again? If He didn’t rise again in bodily form, there is no hope for mankind. We would still be living in our sin, and we would still be eternally separated from God. Without this piece of doctrine, all the other ones go to the waste side. Our hope is in the belief that Jesus is alive today.
  • We believe Jesus will physically return for His people. (Rev 1:7); (John 14:3). There are multiple theological views on the book of Revelation. Without discussing the different views here, we can rest and rejoice in the HOPE that all Christians have knowing Jesus will physically return for His people.