CHRISTIAN

1.1.1 Intro: Recognition of Jesus' identity as the promised Savior. Themes: Messiah, Son of God, Divinity.

"You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." (Matthew 16:16)

1.1.2 Nature of God: God's core characteristic of omnibenevolence. Themes: Love, Nature of God, Perfection.

"God is love." (1 John 4:8)

1.1.3 Trinity: The command that establishes the three persons of God. Themes: Trinity, Baptism, Monotheism.

"Baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19)

1.2.1 Creation: The foundational belief that God is the source of all life. Themes: Origins, Omnipotence, Creator.

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1)

1.3.1 Afterlife: Judgment based on how we treat the vulnerable. Themes: Heaven/Hell, Judgment, Parables, Charity.

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat." (Matthew 25:35)

1.3.2 Resurrection: The belief that without the physical rising of Jesus, the faith has no value. Themes: Resurrection, Hope, Afterlife.

"If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith." (1 Corinthians 15:14)

1.3.3 Jesus in Salvation: Jesus as the unique and only mediator between God and humanity. Themes: Salvation, Jesus, Atonement.

"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6)

1.3.4 Salvation: The belief that salvation is a gift from God, not something earned. Themes: Grace, Faith, Law vs. Spirit.

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith." (Ephesians 2:8)

1.4.1 Worship/Prayer: The spiritual presence of Jesus within the community of believers. Themes: Worship, Prayer, Liturgical vs. Non-liturgical.

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." (Matthew 18:20)

1.4.2 Sacraments: The institution of the Eucharist/Holy Communion. Themes: Bread and Wine, Sacraments, Last Supper.

"This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." (1 Corinthians 11:24)

1.4.3 Festivals/Pilgrimage: The core belief of the Incarnation celebrated at Christmas. Themes: Incarnation, Christmas, Nature of Jesus.

"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." (John 1:14)

1.5.1 Local Community: The "Golden Rule" for how Christians should treat their neighbors. Themes: Street Pastors, Food Banks, Church Role.

"Love your neighbour as yourself." (Mark 12:31)

1.5.2 Worldwide Church: The command to spread the Gospel across the globe. Themes: Mission, Evangelism, Persecution.

"Go and make disciples of all nations." (Matthew 28:19)