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Date Posted: 09:33:13 10/13/04 Wed
Author: Brian Karcher
Subject: UBF Doctrine: teachings of the ministry
In reply to: Tom F 's message, "UBF Doctrine" on 09:31:45 10/08/04 Fri

UBF Doctrine: The teachings of the ministry

The primary beliefs about the Bible and God are stated in our statement of faith: http://chicago.ubf.org/about_us.asp?doc=statement.html

What does UBF teach in practice? The teaching of UBF could be summed up as the teaching of the priesthood of all believers. Exodus 19:6 declares this: "you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation." (NIV)

The question, then is: What does it mean to live with a priestly duty? This question is answered by the following Scriptures. In fact, everything about the ministry of University Bible Fellowship can be understood by studying the following 12 points and the related Scriptures. These are not the official UBF Scriptures relating to the points; they are what I have come to understand and believe after seventeen years of Bible study. To me, it is a foolish waste of time to engage in endless dogmatic debates over doctrine. It is much more worthwhile to study the Bible, believe the Bible and obey the Bible.

Some people are confused or suspicious of UBF ministry. Yet, those who believe the following words of God have much peace and joy in serving God wholeheartedly.

1. Back to the Bible: "Do not let me stray from your commands."
Psalm 119:1-176 (10)

2. World Mission: "Go into all the world and preach the good news."
Mark 16:1-15 (15)

3. Campus Evangelism: "Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions"
Acts 2:1-47 (17)

4. Manger ministry: "Rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ"
1 Peter 4:1-19 (13)

5. Giving Spirit: "You give them something to eat."
Luke 9:1-17 (13)

6. Spiritual order: "I urge you to imitate me."
1 Corinthians 4:1-21 (16)

7. Lay missionaries: "Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus."
2 Timothy 2:1-26 (3)

8. House Churches: "Greet also the church that meets at their house."
Romans 16:1-27 (5)

9. One to one Bible study: "Feed my sheep."
John 21:1-25 (17)

10. Disciple-making ministry: "Teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness"
2 Timothy 3:1-17 (16)

11. Daily Bread: "Man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD."
Deuteronomy 8:1-20 (3)

12. Testimony writing and sharing: "Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season;"
2 Timothy 4:1-22 (2)

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