The following are some clear examples of where doctrines other than a simple 'belief in Christ' were taught as part of the basic Gospel which was to be understood before baptism:
Ifuatavyo ni baadhi tu ya mifano iliyowazi mahali mafunzo mengine kuliko "kumwamini Kristo" tu ilifundishwa kama sehemu ya msingi wa injili ambayo ilieleweka kabla ya kubatizwa.