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Why Q&R, not Q&A?

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Theological Triage

Tier

Definition

Example

1

Foundational Christian doctrines

Trinity

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Theological Triage

Tier

Definition

Example

1

Foundational Christian doctrines

Trinity

2

Disputed doctrines with significant implications for the local church

Baptism

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Theological Triage

Tier

Definition

Example

1

Foundational Christian doctrines

Trinity

2

Disputed doctrines with significant implications for the local church

Baptism

3

Disputed doctrines with minimal or no implications for the local church

‘The Millenium’

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Theological Triage

Key Questions to Ask:

1) How clear is the Bible on this doctrine?

2) What’s it’s importance for the gospel?

3) What’s the testimony of the historical church?

4) What’s the doctrine’s effect upon the church today?

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T3

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T1/3

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T1/3

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T1/3

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  • Study Bibles
  • Whole Bible commentaries
  • Introductions
  • Popular level commentaries
  • NSBT series

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T3

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“Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’”

Luke 16v29

“Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts.”

2 Cor. 3v15

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Q. Why so many questions?

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Q. What’s this got to do with Jesus?