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 and the Divine Institutions
THEOLOGY – CREATION – ANTHROPOLOGY SERIES Sociology – Relationships Table of Contents 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 […]
SOCIOLOGY – DIVINE SYSTEMS – SOCIETY
THEOLOGY – CREATION – ANTHROPOLOGY SOCIOLOGY – SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS Table of Contents 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 […]
ANTHROPOLOGY – STUDY OF MANKIND
THEOLOGY – CREATION – ANTHROPOLOGY Table of Contents 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 […]
SOTERIOLOGY – GLORIFICATION
SALVATION – GLORIFICATION Table of Contents 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 […]
SOTERIOLOGY – SANCTIFICATION
SALVATION – SANCTIFICATION SANCTIFICATION Sanctification in the bible literally means to be sanctified or to be made holy. It is the process which we naturally (new nature) and spiritually live out when we are saved. The process of becoming holy and more like our Heavenly Father. Sanctification is in no way a condition to receive […]
SOTERIOLOGY (SALVATION) – JUSTIFICATION
SALVATION – JUSTIFICATION Table of Contents JUSTIFICATION Justification is the literal or legal rendering of a person’s innocence. When you believe you receive full pardon before God for all your sins and are clothed with Christ’s innocent before God. And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not […]