“What is Rastafarianism?”……Answer: The word "Rastafarianism" often calls to mind the stereotypical images of dreadlocks (long braids or natural locks of hair), ganja (marijuana), the streets of Kingston, Jamaica, and the reggae rhythms of Bob Marley. Rastafarians have no universally acknowledged leaders, no universally agreed-upon defining principles. It is a black consciousness movement-Afro-Caribbean-and there is […]
“What is Montanism?”……Answer: Montanism is named after a man named Montanus who became a convert to Christianity around A.D. 170. He lived in Asia Minor and prior to his conversion, he was a priest in an Asiatic cult called Cybele. He claimed that he had the gift of prophecy, prophesying in an ecstatic state. Eusebius, […]
“What is liberal Christian theology?”……In liberal Christian teaching, which is not Christian at all, man's reason is stressed and is treated as the final authority. Liberal theologians seek to reconcile Christianity with secular science and modern thinking. In doing so, they treat science as all-knowing and the Bible as fable-laden and false. Genesis' early chapters […]
“What is LectioDivina?”……LectioDivinais Latin for “divine reading,” “spiritual reading,” or “holy reading” and represents a method of prayer and scriptural reading intended to promote communion with God and to provide special spiritual insights. The principles of lectiodivina were expressed around the year A.D. 220 and practiced by Catholic monks, especially the monastic rules of Sts. […]
“What is missiology?”……Answer: Missiology can be defined as "the science of the cross-cultural communication of the Christian faith." In the Great Commission, the Lord Jesus told us to "go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation" (Mark 16:15). That command forms the crux of missiology, as it seeks to understand […]
… “Can monotheism be proven?”……Answer: The word "monotheism" comes from two words, "mono" meaning "single" and "theism" meaning "belief in God." Specifically, monotheism is the belief in one true God who is the only creator, sustainer, and judge of all creation. Monotheism differs from "henotheism," which is the belief in multiple gods with one supreme […]
“What is Liberation Theology?”……Answer: Simply put, Liberation Theology is an attempt to interpret Scripture through the plight of the poor. It is largely a humanistic doctrine. It started in South America in the turbulent 1950s when Marxism was making great gains among the poor because of its emphasis on the redistribution of wealth, allowing poor […]