Theology

There are many different theological divisions among Christian churches today. In general, we see this as a healthy way to define our understanding of the Bible. But, sometimes, this makes it hard to find a good church. And, sometimes, this leads to arguments between Christians. We don’t want to be part of the division, but we want to explain how we understand God’s plans as revealed in the Bible. We pray this will help you navigate your Christian journey.

The writers of this website generally hold to a Fundamental Conservative Biblical Dispensational Provisionist Evangelical Christian theology and framework.

  • Fundamental — holds to historic fundamentals of the Christian faith.
  • Conservative Biblical — doctrinal and moral authority from Scripture.
  • Dispensational — grammatical-historical interpretive framework.
  • Provisionist — free will faith and divine security soteriological stance.
  • Evangelical Christian — gospel-centered identity and mission.
Here’s a conceptual diagram in words that shows how Conservative Biblical, Dispensational, Provisionist, and Evangelical Christian fit together, where they overlap, and how each helps define the whole identity.
This diagram shows how Conservative Biblical, Dispensational, Provisionist, and Evangelical Christian fit together, where they overlap, and how each helps define the whole identity

Doctrinal Definition: Fundamental Conservative Biblical Dispensational Provisionist Evangelical Christian

Scripture – Affirms the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments as the inspired, inerrant (preserved by God), infallible Word of God, and the supreme authority in all matters of faith and practice (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21).

Fundamental & Conservative – Holds to the historic fundamentals of the Christian faith, including the Trinity, the full deity and humanity of Jesus Christ, the virgin birth, substitutionary atonement, bodily resurrection, salvation by grace through faith, and the literal return of Christ. Rejects theological liberalism, relativism, and reinterpretations of Scripture that undermine its authority (Jude 3).

Biblical – Uses a literal, grammatical-historical method of interpretation unless the context clearly requires symbolism. Submits all beliefs, traditions, and practices to the test of Scripture (Acts 17:11).

Dispensational – Recognizes distinct dispensations in God’s redemptive plan, maintains a clear distinction between Israel and the Church, interprets prophecy literally, and affirms the pre-tribulation rapture of the Church and the premillennial reign of Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Revelation 20:1-6).

Provisionist – Affirms that God desires the salvation of all people (1 Timothy 2:4; 2 Peter 3:9) and has made provision through the atoning work of Christ for every person. Holds that humans, by God’s enabling grace, have genuine free will to accept or reject the gospel, and rejects Reformed/Calvinist doctrines of unconditional election, limited atonement, and irresistible grace (John 3:16; Acts 17:30).

Evangelical – Centers on the gospel of Jesus Christ as the power of God unto salvation for all who believe (Romans 1:16), emphasizing personal conversion, the necessity of new birth, the Great Commission, and the call to holy living (Matthew 28:18-20; Titus 2:11-14).

Practical Commitment – Seeks to glorify God through sound doctrine, evangelism, discipleship, service, and moral integrity, holding to the faith once delivered to the saints while engaging the world with truth in love (Ephesians 4:15; 1 Peter 3:15-16).

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