Sacraments are sacred ordinances instituted by Christ that visibly symbolize spiritual realities. In Protestant theology, the two ordinances commonly recognized are baptism and the Lord’s Supper because they were directly commanded by Jesus in Scripture. These practices do not save a person, but they serve as outward signs that point to inward spiritual truths.

Wrath is the holy, righteous, and settled anger of God against sin and evil. Unlike sinful human anger, God’s wrath is never uncontrolled, selfish, or unjust. It is His perfect and necessary response to everything that opposes His holiness and righteousness.

Faith is confident trust in God and in the truth of His Word. Biblical faith is not blind optimism, positive thinking, or merely believing something exists. It is a wholehearted reliance upon God’s character, promises, and saving work through Jesus Christ.

Grace is the undeserved favor and kindness of God shown to sinners. It means God gives what we do not deserve and could never earn

Some beliefs may sound similar on the surface, but the foundation tells a different story. In this article, Costi Hinn outlines six major differences that separate Mormonism from biblical Christianity.

Special revelation refers to the specific ways God has revealed Himself clearly and savingly to humanity. This includes Scripture, the person of Jesus Christ, and direct acts of God in history.

General revelation is how God makes Himself known to all people, everywhere, at all times through creation and the human conscience. It reveals that God exists, that He is powerful, and that He is worthy of worship.

The authority of Scripture means that the Bible carries the very authority of God Himself. Because Scripture is God’s Word, it speaks with divine authority over what we believe and how we live. The Bible is not merely a helpful spiritual resource or a collection of wise teachings. It is the final standard for truth, doctrine, morality, and practice.

The inerrancy of Scripture means that the Bible, in its original writings, is completely true and without error in everything it affirms. Because God is the ultimate author of Scripture and God cannot lie, His Word is perfectly trustworthy.

The sufficiency of Scripture means that the Bible contains everything God intends His people to need for salvation, faith, and godly living. Scripture is not lacking, incomplete, or dependent on additional revelation, human tradition, or cultural insight to accomplish God’s purposes.

Bibliology is the doctrine of Scripture. It addresses what the Bible is, where it came from, and why it carries absolute authority for faith and life.

Irresistible grace refers to God’s sovereign work in salvation whereby the Holy Spirit effectively calls and regenerates those whom God has chosen. This does not mean people are dragged unwillingly into the kingdom. Rather, it means that God changes the heart so that the sinner freely and joyfully comes to Christ.

Limited atonement teaches that Christ’s death was designed to actually secure salvation for those God intended to save. While the value of Christ’s atonement is sufficient for all, its saving effect is applied only to the elect. Jesus did not merely make salvation possible; He accomplished it

Depravity is the biblical doctrine that sin has affected every part of human nature—our minds, wills, emotions, and desires. Often called total depravity, this doctrine does not mean that people are as evil as they could possibly be, but that sin has corrupted the whole person, leaving humanity spiritually unable to please God or save itself.

Angels are real, powerful, and active in Scripture—but they are never meant to be the focus. A biblical understanding of angelology helps us see angels in their proper place as servants of God, not substitutes for Christ.

The gospel is the good news that God saves sinners through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is not advice, but news—what God has done through His Son to rescue sinners by grace alone through faith alone.

Penal substitution explains the heart of the gospel: Jesus took the punishment our sin deserved so we could be forgiven. God’s justice was satisfied, and His mercy was displayed—fully and finally—at the cross.

The Bible never treats demons as mythology or exaggeration. Understanding demonology helps believers stay sober-minded, discerning, and firmly anchored in the authority of Christ.

In this article, Costi Hinn surveys the four views of eschatology and encourages believers to approach these doctrines with humility, readiness, and a Christ-centered focus.

Understanding the doctrine of Christology is vital because if you get Christology wrong, you get Jesus wrong, and if you get Jesus wrong, you cannot be saved (John 14:6). The study of Christology is also important for nurturing your relationship with Jesus. The more you know Him, the more you will love Him and be thankful for His work on your behalf.