Principles of the Doctrine of Christ

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Hebrews 6:1–2

The entrance

The Graphē gate

Before doctrine can be tested, taught, or lived, the authority for truth must be settled. That authority is the γραφή (graphē): Holy Writ, the written Word. The gate is not one of the six first principles. It establishes the court by which they are read.

One Source of Truth — The Doctrine of the Graphē is the gate book and course. It is included with the year.

The handbook

The Principles of the Doctrine of Christ

A concise reference on the oracles and the six first principles. It is included with The Walk and The Intensive. It supports the courses; it does not replace them. A student should not need to leave a lesson before the doctrine becomes intelligible.

The foundation

Six first principles

These are not invented categories. They are the named foundation from which the student must go on to maturity.

1. 1
   Repentance from Dead WorksNine weeks
2. 2
   Faith Toward GodNine weeks
3. 3
   The Doctrine of BaptismsEight weeks
4. 4
   Laying on of HandsEight weeks
5. 5
   Resurrection of the DeadNine weeks
6. 6
   Eternal JudgmentNine weeks

The year of study

Same teaching. Two programs.

Both programs last fifty-two weeks and teach the same six courses. The Intensive is not a second school and not a shortened year — it is the same year with more weekly work.

The year grants the Graphē gate book and course, the handbook, and all six courses. Companion books remain their own purchases. Lessons, remaining textbook chapters, and examinations require that purchase.