Is ecumenism biblical? Should a Christian be involved in the ecumenical movement?”……Walter A. Elwell, in The Concise Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, defines ecumenism as "The organized attempt to bring about the cooperation and unity among Christians." On an international level, the World Council of Churches represents ecumenism when it states its purpose this way (as […]

“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 […]

Is there a distinction between Christianity and religion? In the first chapter of Romans, the wrath of God is revealed against distortions of God that culminate in various religious practices called idolatry. God is by no means always pleased with the operations and functions that we call religion. I would say that Christianity first and […]

“What is the origin of Christianity?”…Colossians 1:18, 26-28…Christ is also the head of the church,which is his body.He is the beginning,…supreme over all who rise from the dead.(Or the firstborn from the dead.)…So he is first in everything.………….This message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now it has been revealed to God's […]

“What is a Christian?”…A dictionary definition of a Christian would be something similar to "a person professing belief in Jesus as the Christ or in the religion based on the teachings of Jesus." While this is a good starting point, like many dictionary definitions, it falls somewhat short of really communicating the biblical truth of […]

What is a Christian? A Christian is someone who understands that everyone sins, that God is perfect, and that only Jesus can reconcile us to God. Jesus, the man born around 3 BC and who taught around the Israel countryside, is God and the Son of God. God sent Him to earth to die for […]

“What are the seven dispensations?”……Dispensationalism is defined as a method of management used by God to carry out His will, work, and purposes toward mankind. …There are generally considered to be seven dispensations, although some theologians believe there are nine. Depending on the viewpoint, dispensations can number as few as three or as many as […]