Doctrine of Christ Part 1

Biblical & Historic view of the Atonement

Christicommunity hosts Pastor Marson of Poland for a continuing series on the atonement, tracing how early church fathers (e.g., Mathetes, Polycarp, Ignatius, Justin Martyr) affirmed penal substitution and the “sweet exchange” of Christ’s righteousness for sinners. They argue from Scripture and history that Christ’s death has a universal provision (“for the world”) with special efficacy “especially for those who believe,” safeguarding both gospel invitation and orthodox doctrine. The episode urges pastors and churches to preach the full cross-centered message—rooted in creeds, careful exegesis, and missions to the nations—so hearers meet the real Jesus and not a reduced gospel.#Christicommunity #Atonement #PenalSubstitution #SweetExchange #Imputation #HistoricCreeds #EarlyChurchFathers #ExtentOfTheAtonement #ForTheWorld #EspeciallyBelievers #OrthodoxGospel #Missions

Doctrine of Christ Part 1

Christicommunity opens by restating its mission to communicate Christ faithfully across America, Africa, Asia, and beyond. In this episode, Dr. Sherlin and Pastor Rob begin a two-part series on Christology, emphasizing that Jesus is fully God and fully man, born of a virgin, eternally existent, and completely sinless—truths protected in the historic creeds and essential for genuine Christian faith. They warn that errors in Christ’s identity lead to heresy, cultural distortions, and false gospels, urging believers and churches to hold tightly to biblical orthodoxy so discipleship is rooted in the real Jesus of Scripture.#Christicommunity #Christology #DeityOfChrist #TrueHumanity #VirginBirth #SinlessSavior #HistoricCreeds #OrthodoxFaith #BiblicalTruth #SoundDoctrine #HypostaticUnion #GospelCentered

Biblical & Historical View of the Atonement

Christicommunity discusses a historical defense of Christ’s atonement: Scripture and early fathers (e.g., Clement of Rome) affirm substitution—Christ died for us—with multiple biblical facets (expiation, propitiation, redemption, reconciliation, victory, example, and imputation). They distinguish atonement (provision for the world; temporal benefits) from redemption (eternal application to believers), warn against hyper-Calvinist restrictions, and ground the free offer of the gospel and assurance in Christ’s worldwide provision. OT sacrifices foreshadow Christ; believers are urged to trust Him today, and the ministry invites partnership in educating, evangelizing, and encouraging global discipleship. #Atonement #SubstitutionaryAtonement #ChristDiedForUs #GospelForAll #Propitiation #Redemption #Reconciliation #ChristusVictor #Imputation #BiblicalTheology #ChurchHistory #GreatCommission

Doctrine of Man’s Sinfulness

Are we born innocent or corrupt? Does Adam's sin impact all who are born today or did it only impact him? Our theologians will examine this doctrine biblically & through church history as the confession is explained.

Divine Inspiration & Inerrancy

God through his omniscience & omnipotence inspired 66 holy books we know a the Bible so that through his guiding providence his perfect and holy word came to us for our training in righteousness. The Holy Bible is inspired, infallible, and inerrant and sufficient for all of life, faith, and practice.