Christian doctrine

Christian doctrine comprises the official teachings and beliefs of Christianity—what the faith holds to be true about God, Jesus, salvation, sin, and the afterlife.

Different denominations emphasize different doctrines: Catholics stress apostolic succession and papal authority; Protestants emphasize salvation by faith alone.

Core doctrines like the Trinity and the resurrection of Christ are shared across most traditions, while others—predestination, the nature of communion—have divided Christians for centuries.

The church's Christian doctrine on marriage proved controversial.