Christian Doctrine

noun an elementary book containing a summary of the principles of the Christian religion, especially as maintained by a particular church, in the form of questions and answers

• The catechism is a summary of the principles of Christian religion, in the form of questions and answers.
• I found the catechism to be a helpful guide in understanding my faith better.
• Some people think catechism is boring, but I actually enjoy studying it.
• Learning the catechism of a new subject can be challenging, but it's worth it in the end.

noun A title given to Jesus in the New Testament, emphasizing his divine nature

article A word that is used to specify any member of a class, but not an individual one

• The doctrine of the Trinity teaches that God the Son is one of the three persons of the Godhead.
• Many Christians believe that Jesus is God the Son.
• Some people think that Jesus is like the cool dude version of God.
• In Christian theology, God the Son is often depicted as the bridge between humanity and divinity.

adjective not in accordance with the teachings of a particular religious text or doctrine

• The theologian argued that the practice was unbiblical and not supported by scripture.
• My grandma believes that dancing is unbiblical according to her interpretation of the Bible.
• Some people think that eating shellfish is totally unbiblical.
• The decision to move forward with the project was deemed unbiblical by the senior management.

noun a person who believes that Jesus Christ became the Son of God by adoption at his baptism or resurrection

• The adoptionist belief in Christianity teaches that Jesus was born a mere mortal and was later adopted by God as his son.
• Some early Christians were adoptionists, believing that Jesus was a regular human before being chosen by God.
• I heard some people are into that adoptionist stuff, thinking Jesus wasn't special until later on.
• The adoptionist approach to leadership suggests that individuals can develop and grow into their roles over time.