“What is the biblical doctrine of illumination?”……Simply put, illumination in the spiritual sense is "turning on the light" of understanding in some area. Throughout the ages, people in every culture and religion have claimed some kind of revelation or enlightenment from God (whether true or not). When that enlightenment deals with new knowledge or future […]
“What is the Nicene Creed?”……Other than the Apostles' Creed, the Nicene Creed is likely the most universally accepted and recognized statements of the Christian faith. The Nicene Creed was first adopted in A.D. 325 at the Council of Nicea. The Roman Emperor Constantine had convened the Council of Nicea in an attempt to unify the […]
Die Dordtse leerreÔö£┬¢ls Hierdie Belydenisskrif was die beslissing van die Nasionale Sinode van die Gereformeerde Kerke van die Verenigde Nederlande, wat in die jare 1618 en 1619 in Dordrecht gehou is, oor die bekende vyf leerstellings van die Remonstrante waaroor daar in die Gereformeerde Kerke verskil ontstaan het. Hoofstuk 1 GODDELIKE UITVERKIESING EN VERWERPING (1-18) […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
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 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 […]