“Why is sound doctrine so important?”……Paul charges Titus, "You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine" (Titus 2:1). Such a mandate makes it obvious that sound doctrine is important. But why is it important? Does it really make a difference what we believe?……Sound doctrine is important because our faith is based on a […]
“What is Hamartiology?”……Answer: Hamartiology is the study of sin.Hamartiology deals with how sin originated, how it affects humanity, and what it will result in after death. To sin essentially means to “miss the mark.” We all miss God’s mark of righteousness (Romans 3:23). Hamartiology, then, explains why we miss the mark, how we miss the […]
“What is Ecclesiology?”……Ecclesiology is the study of the church. The word Ecclesiology comes from two Greek words meaning “assembly” and “word” – combining to mean “the study of the church.” The church is the assembly of believers who belong to God. Ecclesiology is crucial to understand God’s purpose for believers in the world today. Some […]
Die ApostolieseGeloofsbelydenis (of TwaalfArtikels van die algemeneongetwyfelde, Christelikegeloof) Die ChristelikeKerknoemhierdieBelydenisskrif die ApostolieseGeloofsbelydenis, alhoewel die apostelsditnieopgestelhetnie. Reeds vanaf die 2de eeuhetditsyontstaangehad en hetverderontwikkeltotdatditongeveer die 4de eeusy finale beslaggekryhet (NGB, art.9). (1) Ekglo in God die Vader, die Almagtige, die Skepper van die hemel en die aarde. (2) En in Jesus Christus, syeniggeboreSeun, ons Here; (3) watontvang […]
“What occurred at the Council of Nicea?”……The Council of Nicea took place in 325 A.D. by the order of the Roman Emperor Caesar Flavius Constantine. Nicea was located in Asia Minor, east of Constantinople. At the Council of Nicea, Emperor Constantine presided over a group of Church bishops and leaders with the purpose of defining […]
“What is Christology?”……Answer: The word “Christology” comes from two Greek words meaning “Christ / Messiah” and “word” – which combine to mean “the study of Christ.” Christology is the study of the Person and work of Jesus Christ. There are numerous important questions that Christology answers:……Who is Jesus Christ? Almost every major religion teaches that […]
“What is Christian Demonology?”……Answer: Demonology is the study of demons. Christian Demonology is the study of what the Bible teaches about demons. Closely related to Angelology, Christian Demonology teaches us about the demons, what they are and how they attack us. Satan and his demons are fallen angels, true and real personal beings who wage […]