Calvinism vs Arminianism
Predestination vs Free Will Overview One of the most classic and debated issues since the protestant reformation is the issues brought up between Calvinism and Arminianism. This debate is synonymous with the debate between predestination (Calvinism) vs. free will (Arminianism), or the opposing views that everything in the universe is either predetermined (predestined) to occur…
Christology – The Lord Jesus Christ
Overview Christology is the study of Jesus Christology. Who is Jesus Christ and what did He do. This is the study of the doctrine of Christology that typically encompasses all the theological and historic matters concerning the nature and work of Christ, including His incarnation, resurrection, divine and human characteristics. Definitions Christ comes from the…
Prosperity Gospel vs. the Gospel of Christ
This article addresses issues brought up in the teachings of the Prosperity Gospel, also known as the Prosperity Movement or the NAR, New Apostolic Movement and the New Apostolic Heresy. It also applies to any similar message. Teachings of the Prosperity Gospel The prosperity gospel is a set of teachings in churches or among Christians…
Cessation vs Continuation
Cessation and Continuation on the Spiritual Gifts of the Church Definitions Cessation Cessation is the belief that the spiritual gifts given in the book of Acts ceased with the original first church, or more specifically, when the Apostles of Christ died. Cessationists typically believe that the miraculous signs and wonders have ceased; i.e tongues, healings…
Free Grace Theology vs Legalism and Works
Contrasting Doctrines of Free Grace Theology and the Moral Obligations of a Christian Table of Contents Definitions Antimonianism Definition Antimonianism (Greek anti- against, nomos – law) in the Greek, literally means lawless or without law. It is typically regarded as any view that opposes legalism, or the need for performance to earn something. It is…
Glory of God
Bible Study on the Glory of God and How to Understand it Table of Contents Overview The glory of God is something that is spoken of throughout the entire Bible. The study of the glory of God is an immensely expansive and deeply immersive subject that allows us to understand one of the most fundamental…
Sociology – Relationships – Divine Institutions
THEOLOGY – CREATION – ANTHROPOLOGY SERIES Sociology – Relationships Marriage in Sociology Marriage is the foundational relationship of the family, and families are the building blocks for every social structure that creates and builds up a nation. Purpose of Marriage Marriage is primarily designed to glorify God and reflect the relationship that He has with…
Sociology – Society – Divine Institutions
THEOLOGY – CREATION – ANTHROPOLOGY SOCIOLOGY – SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS Overview Sociology is specifically the study of society; and in relation to mankind, the study of human society. It is the social body of all people either collectively or within separate groups. Perspective Most sociology students are taught the traditional viewpoint of sociology from an evolutionary…
Anthropology – Study of Mankind
THEOLOGY – CREATION – STUDY OF MANKIND Anthropology The study of mankind, or humanity. This study is specifically focused on the origins of man, as individual, all sociological aspects regarding the studies of mankind are discussed later in the Theology: Sociology article. ORIGINS OF MAN Creation of Man God created man. In scripture we find…
Soteriology – Glorification
Salvation Series – Glorifcation of Beleivers Glorification of Believers Judgment for Believers Bema Seat – Christ’s Judgment Seat – The Bible speaks explicitly of two different types of judgments that occur at the end of the age, after all people are resurrected from the dead; The Bema Seat Judgment for Non-Believers 1.) There is an…
