Doctrine

Any discussion of the way I believe must begin with a discussion of the Bible. What is it externally? What it is internally? What does one do with it? Going further, is it true? Is it Truth? These two last questions are not necessarily the same. If we find that the Bible is indeed true historically, then because the Bible declares itself to be Truth, and we have nothing factual with which to deny it, it forces a decision on whether or not it is Truth. And, as a matter of fact, I have done a bit of study on the bible, and this is why I think you can trust it.

A Short History of the Bible

These next few studies are also ones that I have put together through my own Bible study. These ideas are the core of Apostolic Pentecostalism. I don’t claim that these presentations are the best; I don’t claim that everyone who reads them will be immediately converted to my way of thinking. However, though these represent my opinion and interpretation thereof, at least these issues are argued from a biblical perspective. I do hope that you will find these discussions thorough, if not persuasive. In my experience, any points of view contrary to the conclusions found here usually resort to undermining the Bible, and I’m hoping that my History will reject that.

The Necessity and Form of Water Baptism

The Baptism of the Holy Ghost and its Evidence

The Nature of God (or The Godhead)

Furthermore, an observant read through the Bible will reveal that there is a single, large story being told throughout its obvious length. That story may not be clear on the first read. It only begins to take shape after you see how the smaller stories connect. My first study on this page showed how the Bible was externally consistent. This next study shows how the Bible is consistent internally. It shows how the plan of salvation is really the same in concept throughout all time, from the fall of Adam until now.

The Whole Story

Note: All scriptural references are from the King James Version.