“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 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 […]

“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 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 […]