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What Is the Difference between Essential, Important, and Personal Elements?

Chad Ragsdale

By Chad Ragsdale | Bio

Chad Ragsdale joined the faculty at Ozark Christian College in 2005. He teaches primarily in the areas of Christian apologetics, philosophy, and biblical interpretation. In 2020, Chad was named the new Academic Dean of the institution. Chad has been married to his wife Tara since 2001 and has three kids, Logan, Adeline, and Ryane. He has a BA in preaching and an M.Div in contemporary theology both from Lincoln Christian University. He has a D.Min in engaging mind and culture from Talbot School of Theology.

Essential Vs Important and the Target Illustration for Faith

  • Define how essential beliefs relate to salvation, important beliefs support orthodoxy, and personal convictions shape preferences.
  • Use the target exercise to map your convictions and identify which beliefs belong in the bullseye of your faith.
  • Focus on core gospel truths when answering skeptics so peripheral debates do not drain your time and energy.

This is Question #2 in Chad Ragsdale’s Christian Convictions: Discerning the Essential, Important, and Personal Elements.

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