Understanding Christian Beliefs
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Contents[edit]
- Chapter 1. Introduction to Christian Doctrines
- The importance of understanding Christian doctrines
- Understanding some basic differences among Christians
- Five main doctrines
- A key for understanding Scripture: A brief primer on Bahá’í theology
- Avoiding counter-productive controversies
The Divine Inspiration of the Bible
- Introduction
- Chapter 2. The Authority of the Bible
- Christian beliefs about the authority of the Bible
- Understanding Christian terminology
- Controversies in Christian terminology
- The claim of inspiration
- The claim of infallibility
- The claim of inerrancy
- The relativity of religious truth
- Points of agreement: Respect for the Bible in the Bahá’í writings
- Chapter 3. The Authenticity of the Bible
- The effects on the Bible of transcription, translation, and interpretation
- The insignificance of the Ishmael/Isaac discrepancy
- The meaning of ‘Not Wholly Authentic’
- Emphasis on the Bible’s spiritual content in the Bahá’í writings
- Chapter 4. Responding to Christian Objections
- Responses to the Christian assertion that the Bible is the only and last Book of God
- The Bahá’í writings and the Bible are one in spirit
- Biblical teachings on ‘the only and last Book of God’
- Why God would not withhold guidance from the rest of the world
- Biblical References
The Divinity of Christ
- Introduction
- Chapter 5. Understanding the relationship between Jesus Christ and God
- Christian beliefs about Jesus
- Points of agreement: Bahá’í teachings about the station of Christ
- Chapter 6. Responding to Christian Arguments about Jesus
- Responses to the argument that the Apostles taught that Jesus is the ‘Incarnation of God’s Essence’
- Responses to the argument that Jesus claimed to be the ‘Incarnation of God’s Essence’
- Responses to the argument that the title ‘Son of God’ supports the belief that Jesus is the ‘Incarnation of God’s Essence’
- Responses to the argument that the phrase ‘Only Begotten Son’ supports the belief that Jesus is the ‘Incarnation of God’s Essence’
- Chapter 7. The Prophets and their Claim to be God
- Why a Prophet can claim to be God
- Conclusion to Part Two
- Biblical references
The Substitutionary Atonement
- Introduction
- Chapter 8. The Meaning of Atonement
- Christian beliefs concerning atonement
- Points of agreement: A Bahá’í view
- Differences between the Bahá’í and Christian view of atonement
- Bahá’í writings concerning grace, faith and forgiveness
- Faith and deeds and their relationship to salvation
- Chapter 9. The Meaning of Salvation
- Understanding the terms ‘heaven’ and ‘hell’
- Why righteousness alone is insufficient
- Chapter 10. Responding to Christian Arguments about Atonement
- Responses to the argument that only faith in Christ can bring salvation
- Responses to the argument that salvation is possible only because of the shedding of Jesus’ blood
- Responses to the assertion that only the sacrifice of Jesus can atone for humankind’s sins
- Are Bahá’ís ‘saved’?
- Biblical references
The Resurrection of Christ
- Introduction
- Chapter 11. The Meaning of Resurrection
- Christian beliefs concerning the resurrection of Jesus: Why a physical resurrection is important to Christians
- Points of agreement: Bahá’í teachings about the resurrection
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s explanation of the resurrection
- The heaven that Christ ascended to
- The risen body symbolizes the Christian Church
- Chapter 12. Responding to Christian Arguments against the Spiritual Interpretation of the Resurrection
- Introduction
- Responses to the Empty Tomb Argument
- Responses to the Flesh and Bones Argument
- Responses to the Doubting Thomas Argument
- Responses to the Many Witnesses Argument
- Responses to the Terrible Hoax Argument
- Conclusion: The Bahá’í Faith affirms the spiritual resurrection of Christ
- Biblical references
- Suggested books for further reading
- Chapter 13. Conclusion
- Practical suggestions on the art of dialogue
- Dialogue One
- Dialogue Two
- Dialogue Three
- The importance of establishing a spirit of friendliness
