A cult is "Any organization that primarily rejects the Biblical person of Jesus Christ as the only Savior, that rejects or modifies the Biblical person of God, that develops other texts and calls them Scriptural outside of the only Word of God, or that uses mind or emotional control to achieve a hidden agenda from it's converts". There are many cults in America today, cults that exist only to blur the message of the Gospel. There are also organizations and traditions that, though not specifically cultic, offer cultic perspectives and heretical doctrines that negatively impact Christianity. Jesus was more descriptive: Matthew 24:23-24 "Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect."

We do not hate cults nor those involved in cultic activity, but we do stand firm on the clearly taught truths of God's Holy Word. That may not be politically correct, but Christians were never called to be politically correct. We are ambassadors of Jesus Christ, preaching salvation by faith in Him alone.

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Eschatology is the study of "last things" in the Bible. That is, eschatology focuses on the prophecies of the Bible, and how they are being fulfilled in our times. Eschatology also focuses on what is yet to come (Heaven, Hell), and how it applies to our lives. These studies (with more to follow) focus on "last things". We are "pre-Tribulational" and "pre-millennial" in our doctrinal view.

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Should ethics and character matter? To hear the liberal media talk about it, ethics really doesn't matter, even if it's the ethics of the President of the United States. But to God ethics matters.

This section emphasizes the differences between the Old Testament Law (which was merely a teacher of that which was to come) and the New Testament Law of the Spirit (which is the perfect Will of God for the Christian). Error often creeps into the local Church's doctrinal viewpoint when we fail to understand the difference between the two.

Originally the Old Testament was written in Hebrew, Chaldean, and Aramaic, and the New Testament was written in Koine Greek with some Aramaic. The reason you are able to have an English translation of the Bible today is because scholars sat down,studied these original languages, and did their best to translate this text over into English.

These Topical Outlines are a brief topical study reference. You can use these outlines in your own personal Bible study to understand what God's Word teaches about a variety of things. I make no effort (in most cases) to interpret the outline, but rely on the reader (along with the innate power of the Holy Spirit) to use what is presented to see God's desire for us, His children. These outlines are developed from my two decades of researching the scriptures, seeking to “know the mind of God”. Let me know if these outlines were useful in your studies.

I have long loved the Pauline Epistles. Paul (as you may or may not know) was a reportedly small man, twisted with pain, nearly blind, and had a high squeaky voice that often grated on the nerves of his listeners. Yet God chose this man to be one of the Greatest Apostles the Church has ever known. You see, Paul focused not on his own pain, but on the One who died for him, the One who he met on Damascus Road. Paul fully understood God's principal of Grace, unlike many of the over educated leaders present in our Churches today. Paul was truly a man of God.

These studies focus on the Pauline Epistle to the Romans. We will examine God's Word through outlines, historical perspectives, original language studies, and by Doctrinal application. I pray these studies will help you grow in Grace and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. As usual, if you have any problem accessing these studies, or just want further explanation, please contact us at bibleteacher.org. We are here to serve!

The Bible is our ruler, our standard for growth and behavior, the guide given to us by our loving Father to direct us in our daily Christian walk. If we start dissecting that guide, we might as well throw up our hands and stop seeking closeness Christ. The only way we can truly know Christ is through the Scriptures.

All "Selected Studies" are resources that were developed specifically to aid teaching during Sunday School, Discipleship Training, or group Bible Studies. These studies focus on God's Word through outlines, historical perspectives, original language studies, and by Doctrinal application.

A Systematic Theology is a work that takes the very simplest, basic Doctrines of the Bible, teaches these Doctrines, then using these teachings as a springboard progresses toward the more difficult Doctrines. The next study will always build on the one just taught.

With the wealth of information already at this site I'm sure you're wondering "Why do we need a Systematic Theology? After all, many of these studies are presented as stand alone material elsewhere on the site". Yes, that's true, some of the Doctrines found in this Systematic Theology are indeed found as "stand alone" studies elsewhere on this site. The Systematic Theology will show how these Doctrines interrelate with the other truths of the Scripture. Systematic Theology is also a good place for new Christians to start. Some of the works at this site are definitely not geared toward the new Believer, but assume that you understand certain basic Doctrines necessary for that study. This is often not the case, as I have found when answering my e-mail. If you follow the Systematic Theology in the order it is presented, you shouldn't have any problems understanding the deeper studies presented later in this work.

I cannot overemphasize the importance of studying and applying the Word of God to your lives. Failure to understand the Word has caused carnality and division in our modern day Church.

In the past, Bibleteacher.org (Didaskalos Ministries) has only posted articles that were either Bible Study or Sermon material. However, we have received some excellent material from supporters of this ministry that fall into neither of these categories, but are inspirational writings or commentaries. We are pleased to present "When Deep Sleep Falleth", a section devoted to this type of Bible based writing. Hope you enjoy it!