A Doctrine of the Resurrection - rewards for the righteous and retribution for the unrighteousA Doctrine of Sincere Repentance - with a consciousness of one's responsibility to fulfill God's will, recognizing a higher purpose for the LawA Doctrine that God determines the course of events except for the individual's response to the Torah. This position helped in the development of repentance, divine forgiveness, and reward and punishment. Human suffering was viewed as the result of disobedience. There was opportunity for renewal and piety available for the truly repentant heart God-HonoringChrist-CenteredBible-BasedSpirit-Led