“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 […]
Christian theology From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Prophetess Anna, Rembrandt, 1631 See also: History of Christian theology and Outline of Christian theology “Christian doctrine” redirects here. For the United States Court case known by that name, see G.L. Christian and associates v. US. Christiantheology is based largely upon the Canonical Gospels, letters and books […]
“What is the filioque clause / filioque controversy?”……The filioque clause was, and still is, a controversy in the church in relation to the Holy Spirit. The question is, "from whom did the Holy Spirit proceed, the Father, or the Father and the Son?" The word filioque means "and son" in Latin. It is referred to […]
“What is theology proper / Paterology?”……Theology proper is the study of God and His attributes. Theology proper focuses on God the Father.Paterology comes from two Greek words which mean “father” and “word” – which combine to mean “the study of the Father.” Theology proper answers several important questions about God:……Does God exist? God exists and […]