The Riveting Rend and the Resulting Return (Genesis 3:1-14)
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Christian Leadership: Defining Its Nature and Significance
The Christian life is marked by numerous paradoxes. To name a few, Christians live by dying (John 12:24-25), are exalted by humiliation (Matt. 23:12; James 4:10; Phil. 2:5-11), and are freed from sin by being bound to Christ (Rom.
The Patristic Period: Part One
Grandmasters spend much time behind the chessboard, and aspiring grandmasters spend much time behind the board, staring over the backs of those who have reached the coveted rank. Likewise, "the onlooker [of any chess game] is forced to survey the chessboard and make an assessment of what has happened, who is winning, whose turn is next, and who has the advantage. The onlooker observes the game in progress, and, using her knowledge of the game, evaluates the strategies in play to appreciate what is happening." Historical theology is much the same as this game of chess: "Christians of the present and future, once they start their journey in the Christian life, either as individuals or in local churches, are put in the position of the onlooker.
Melchizedek and the Messiah: The Priesthood of Christ in Hebrews
Most Christians are unaware that the Bible has more than one priesthood. They are familiar with the well-known priesthood of the Old Testament, and if they are exceptionally savvy, they know it to be called the Levitical Priesthood. Still, most lay Christians often forget the second priesthood.
The Communicatio Idiomatum: Preserving the Unity of Christ and the Integrity of His Natures
The communicatio idiomatum, or the communication of properties, is a vital doctrine of Christology that safeguards the unity of Christ's person while affirming the integrity of His two natures. It reflects a theological method rooted in Chalcedonian Christology and the Reformed tradition, both of which confess that Christ's natures are without change, confusion, separation, and division. This paper will approach this doctrine from a Trinitarian, Chalcedonian, and Reformed framework, defining it in light of its biblical and historical interpretation, defending it against historical and contemporary distortions, and declaring it essential to proper Christology and the Christian Faith.
Biblical Reasoning, Chs. 7-8 & 10 · Against the Darkness, Ch. 7
Graham Cole's Seventh Chapter of Against the Darkness: The Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons is titled "Spiritual Warfare." It provides in-depth definitions (pp. 164-165), perspectives (pp. 165-172), and approaches to the topic (pp.
God's Word Alone, Part 2 · Against the Darkness, Ch. 4 · Biblical Reasoning, Part 1
Matthew Barrett's Part Two of God's Word Alone: The Authority of Scripture, titled "God's Word in Redemptive History," is far shorter than the previous Part One but still most valuable and informative. The first chapter, "God's Word in the Economy of the Gospel: Covenant, Trinity, and the Necessity of a Saving Word," introduces the next two. Barrett first signifies the distinction between general and special revelation, declaring, "General revelation is sufficient to condemn [humanity], it is insufficient to save [humanity]...
Hebrews: An Overview
Because the author of Hebrews is unknown, it can only be said that the Epistle is the work of "one of the [greatest] theologians of the New Testament." While it is unclear to whom this title belongs, there have been many assumed authors, such as the Apostle Paul. However, Pauline authorship is not accepted by many scholars today. Other candidates for the authorship of Hebrews include "Clement of Rome, Barnabas, Apollos, Luke, Silas, Priscilla, Philip, and even Mary the mother of Jesus." The obvious problem with these assumptions is that there are no known texts written by any of these supposed authors apart from Luke, and Lukan authorship is mostly refuted due to linguistic and rhetorical differences.
The First Four Ecumenical Councils and the Athanasian Creed
The early church was characterized by both success and hardship. Christianity successfully took its place as a leading world religion despite persecution from the Roman Empire and later the Muslims. However, physical suffering was not the only issue that early Christians faced.
Resolved to Be Like Jesus: A Leadership Manifesto
There are many characteristics of a Christian leader. Leading as a Christian requires humility, service, candor, ambition, balance, intentionality, and many other characteristics. However, to explain Christian leadership through characteristics in a short essay is a tremendous task.
The Kingship of the Old and New Testaments
There are many kings in the Old Testament. Ever since the Israelites first requested a king in 1 Samuel 8, there has been one in charge over the land. These kings have been both bad and good and some do the will of the Lord and others do not.
The Significance of Genealogies in Genesis and the Theme of the Woman's Seed
The first book of the Old Testament, Genesis, is a historical narrative about the origin of the world and the history of ancient Israel leading up to the time of Israel's slavery in Egypt. Throughout the book, there are a few things that should stand out: the literary structure, the genealogies, and the "seed" theme found in Genesis 3:15. The literary structure of Genesis is built around the idea of genealogies that trace back to the seed of the woman.