“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 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 […]
“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 […]
Nederlandse Geloofsbelydenis Die regsinnige Christelike belydenis van die Nederlandse kerke, wat die hoofinhoud van die leer in verband met God en die ewige saligheid van siele insluit. In ‘n tyd van groot vervolging van Protestantse Kerke is hierdie Belydenisskrif deur Guido de Bres opgestel. Dit was in die jaar 1561 in die Suidelike Nederlande (vandag […]
“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) […]