What are the irreducible minimums?

[Piper]

Some call them the Fundamentals, Core Doctrines.

What doctrines are so central to the faith that if you do not believe them, you are most likely a genuine believer. I do not mean immediately after conversion, but after some time of growth and maturity, which God produces. Philippians 1:6.

My opinion.
1. Inspiration of the Scriptures.
2. Deity of Christ.
3. Virgin Birth.
4. Christ died for our sins (Atonement).
5. Bodily resurrection.
6. Second coming.

 

[Deacon]

“…after some time of growth and maturity…”

I’d add the Trinitarian nature of God, although that is partially covered in the deity of Christ.

Rob

 

[JonC]

Some call them the Fundamentals, Core Doctrines.

What doctrines are so central to the faith that if you do not believe them, you are most likely a genuine believer. I do not mean immediately after conversion, but after some time of growth and maturity, which God produces. Philippians 1:6.

My opinion.
1. Inspiration of the Scriptures.
2. Deity of Christ.
3. Virgin Birth.
4. Christ died for our sins (Atonement).
5. Bodily resurrection.
6. Second coming.

I assume you meant "What doctrines are so central to the faith that if you do not believe them, you are most likely not a genuine believer."?

 

[JonC]

My opinion - the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The gospel is that the kingdom of God has come and men can enter this kingdom.

That includes a few things - not really in order:

1. That sin produces death and we all earn that wage.

2. That "the Word became flesh", came under the wages of sin that we earn.

3. That Jesus, while sinless, suffered under the bondage of sin and death to free us.

4. That Jesus is the Way (there is no other way)

5. That Jesus suffered and died at the hands of evil men by the predetermined will of God.

6. That one must be reborn, born of the Spirit.

7. That salvation is the righteousness of God manifested apart from the Law and is God's grace (not something we earn).

8. That Christ had victory over Satan, over sin and death. He was raised and ascended to the right hand of God.

9. That Christ is our Mediator and makes intercession for us.

10. That Christ will return.

11. The bodily resurrection.

 

[Reynolds]

Some call them the Fundamentals, Core Doctrines.

What doctrines are so central to the faith that if you do not believe them, you are most likely a genuine believer. I do not mean immediately after conversion, but after some time of growth and maturity, which God produces. Philippians 1:6.

My opinion.
1. Inspiration of the Scriptures.
2. Deity of Christ.
3. Virgin Birth.
4. Christ died for our sins (Atonement).
5. Bodily resurrection.
6. Second coming.

The Apostles Creed pretty much covers it.

 

[Piper]

I assume you meant "What doctrines are so central to the faith that if you do not believe them, you are most likely not a genuine believer."?

Yes, D'uh. I was more focused on the Twins game yesterday.

 

[37818]

There are points of teachings where genuine Christians disagree on actual truths. Which shows many disagreed upon Biblical truths are deemed to be secondary issues. But every Biblical truth are still important!

 

[MrW]

7. Personal trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as one’s own Lord and Saviour.