These are the five non-negotiable doctrines the New Testament itself says you cannot ditch without sawing off the branch you are sitting on.
| Doctrine | Key Texts |
|---|---|
| One God in three persons (Trinity) | Matt 28:19; 2 Cor 13:14; John 1:1,14 |
| Full deity + full humanity of Christ | Col 2:9; Phil 2:6–8; Heb 2:14–17 |
| Justification by grace through faith apart from works | Rom 3:28; Eph 2:8–9; Gal 2:16 |
| Bodily resurrection of Jesus & future resurrection of believers | 1 Cor 15:3–4, 12–20 |
| Authority of Scripture as God-breathed | 2 Tim 3:16–17; 2 Pet 1:20–21 |
These are the five load-bearing pillars of truth:
Trinity → Christology → Justification → Resurrection → Scripture