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Growing Deeper: Understanding the Bible and the Foundations of Christian Faith
As disciples move from beginner to intermediate study, it becomes important to understand not only what Judeo-Christians believe, but why.
Scripture provides clear foundations, core topics, and patterns that shape how followers of Christ grow into maturity.
This page will help you take that next step by explaining:
the six biblical pillars of Judeo-Christian teaching,
the meaning of the Lord’s Prayer,
the foundations of the faith from Hebrews 6:1–2, and
how to begin approaching Scripture with deeper understanding.
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1. The Bible’s Six Pillars of Understanding
The seminary’s (Bible discipleship’s) six pillars are not random categories; they arise naturally from Scripture.
They reflect major areas God emphasized throughout the Bible and that Jesus and the apostles taught consistently.
Pillar 1 — Scripture (The Foundation of Truth)
The Bible is God’s written revelation, trustworthy for teaching, correction, and spiritual growth (2 Timothy 3:16).
At intermediate level, disciples begin to compare verses, understand themes, and see how the Old and New Covenants connect.
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Pillar 2 — Monotheism (One God, One Authority)
From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible teaches:
“The LORD our God, the LORD is one!” (Deut. 6:4)
Intermediate disciples learn how monotheism shaped Israel’s identity and how Jesus upheld this same truth while revealing the Father in greater detail.
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Pillar 3 — Divinity (God’s Nature and God in Us)
Divinity includes:
the divine nature of God,
Christ’s divine authority,
and how believers share in the divine nature through the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:4).
As disciples mature, they learn how divine character becomes the pattern for Christian living.
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Pillar 4 — Assembly (The Body of Christ)
The church is not a building but a gathered community.
The New Covenant describes believers as a spiritual body (1 Corinthians 12).
Intermediate learners begin to understand biblical leadership, spiritual gifts, and church order.
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Pillar 5 — Prophecy (God’s Plan Revealed in History)
Prophecy is not simply prediction; it is God revealing His purposes.
Disciples explore:
how Old Covenant prophecies point to Christ,
how the apostles understood fulfillment,
and how prophecy guides believers today.
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Pillar 6 — Outreach (Carrying God’s Mission Forward)
Outreach is the heart of the Great Commission.
Intermediate disciples learn the biblical roles of evangelist, preacher, and apostolic teams — and their responsibility to support outreach through gifts and service.
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2. What the Lord’s Prayer Teaches (Intermediate Level)
When Jesus taught the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13), He was speaking to people already familiar with Jewish prayer customs.
This makes it perfect for intermediate disciples:
simple enough for beginners, yet rooted in deep biblical themes.
“Our Father in heaven”
Shows relationship and reverence.
Israel already knew God as Father (Deut. 32:6), but Jesus made this relationship more personal.
“Hallowed be Your name”
A call to honor God’s holiness and His name Yah (Psalm 68:4)— central to monotheism and divinity.
“Your kingdom come”
A prophetic request for God’s rule to spread on earth.
“Your will be done”
Scripture becomes our guide for what God desires.
“on earth as it is in heaven”
This leads us to align with God in the present.
“Give us… our daily bread”
A reminder that God provides for His people.
“Forgive us… as we forgive”
Ties directly to the Assembly pillar — reconciliation inside the community of believers. This also indicates guidance as a reminder for us to do to us and for us as we do to others and for others.
“Lewdnus not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one”
Prophecy, discipleship, and spiritual warfare all intersect here. One recognizes God as the ultimate source of salvation.
“For Your is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever”
This reminds us the truth as we glorify God by it.
Thus the Lord’s Prayer is a mid-level prayer—simple words with deep theological layers. It is intended for those wayward or lost former believers returning to the faith, as well as those who are just beginning or have a shallow relationship to God and His will to help deepen it.
It is as much a guidance for a prayer lesson as it is for genuine request to God.
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3. The Foundations of the Faith (Hebrews 6:1–2, NKJV)
The Book of Hebrews gives a list of foundational teachings, sometimes called the elementary principles. They are not a comprehensive list, just a brief overview of subjects important for the disciples before moving to advanced levels of knowledge and Spiritual growth.
They serve as the building blocks of Judeo-Christian understanding, but again, also for the beginner to intermediate disciples.
“Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.”
— Hebrews 6:1–2, NKJV
These fundamentals align naturally with the six pillars:
Hebrews 6 Fundamental Pillar Connection
Repentance from dead works is under Divinity (moral transformation)
Faith toward God is under Monotheism (trust in the One God)
Doctrine of baptism is under Assembly and Outreach (covenant community rites)
Laying on of hands is under Assembly & Outreach (ordination, healing, mission)
Resurrection of the dead is under Prophecy (future plans, predictions, and hope)
Eternal judgment is under Scripture, Monotheism, Divinity, Assembly and Outreach (God’s revealed truth about justice and how He brings it about through His Holy agents)
Together, they cover a broad range of Judeo-Christian doctrine.
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4. What Makes Someone “Intermediate”?
A disciple is moving into intermediate learning when they begin to:
connect Old and New Testament themes
compare Scripture with Scripture
seek meaning instead of only facts
understand the basics of doctrine
ask deeper questions
grow from simple knowledge into practice
This stage builds the foundation for the advanced, scholarly, and ministry-level teachings that follow.
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5. The Intermediate Goal: Understanding → Practice
At this level, disciples begin to see that learning truth must lead to living truth.
They study:
Scripture deeply
Personal character seriously
Mission intentionally
Community involvement personally
The goal is not only academic understanding but discipleship that transforms life.
When you’re ready, explore our six main learning areas:
Learn what the Bible teaches → 1. Scripture
Discover who God is → 2. Monotheism
Understand Jesus and the Holy Spirit → 3. Divinity
See how the Church family works → 4. Assembly
Learn about God’s promises → 5. Prophecy
Explore how we share God’s love → 6. Outreach
Explorer our → Intermediate Glossary
Discover new depths at our → Home entry page
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Introduction
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Course Overview
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Local Development Environment Tools
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Course Exercise / Reference Files
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Code Editor Installation (Optional if you have one)
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Embedding PHP in HTML
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Introduction
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Course Overview
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Local Development Environment Tools
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Course Exercise / Reference Files
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Code Editor Installation (Optional if you have one)
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Embedding PHP in HTML
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Introduction
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Course Overview
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Local Development Environment Tools
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Course Exercise / Reference Files
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Code Editor Installation (Optional if you have one)
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Embedding PHP in HTML
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Introduction
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Course Overview
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Local Development Environment Tools
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Course Exercise / Reference Files
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Code Editor Installation (Optional if you have one)
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Embedding PHP in HTML
Course Includes:
- Cost: Free
- Instrutor: Edward Norton
- Duration: 3 weeks
- Lessons: 10
- Enrolled: 65 students
- Certificate: Yes