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Category: theology
Lectures on Justification by John Henry Newman
In “Lectures on the Doctrine of Justification” (1838) John Henry Newman maps out an alternative to the competing claims of justification by faith vs. justification by works. Continue reading “Lectures on Justification by John Henry Newman”
Full Restoration
In the fullness of time, the Supreme God of all graciousness will fully restore us. Continue reading “Full Restoration”
Eternal salvation cannot be bought
People cannot be redeemed with money. The ransom for a life is costly. No payment is ever enough. Continue reading “Eternal salvation cannot be bought”
The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
In the Old Testament, the Spirit is not mentioned often. However, the Spirit was indeed present and interacted with us humans. Continue reading “The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament”
The Ecumenical Councils
There have been seven (or 21) times when all church leaders gathered to reach a consensus on important issues. These events are called “Ecumenical Councils.” Continue reading “The Ecumenical Councils”
Angels in the Bible
Christian artists often portray angels as obese caucasian babies with blond hair. However, angels are powerful spirit entities with immense power and authority. Continue reading “Angels in the Bible”
Eternal life in the Old Testament
The New Testament describes heaven and eternal life. But what does the Old Testament say about life after death? Continue reading “Eternal life in the Old Testament”
All things work together for good
The LORD God can salvage good out of bad situations. He can turn the worst things around for us. He can cause all things to work together for our good. Continue reading “All things work together for good”
Abraham as our father in faith
Abram is often referred to as our father in faith. He wasn’t “saved” by good works or by keeping the Old Testament Law, but by trusting the words of God. Continue reading “Abraham as our father in faith”