There are a few different theories about where demons came from. Here they are: (1) Dead people – Some early Christians thought this was the case and it has remained a popular theory even to this day. The problem with this theory is that Lk …
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It is clear from the Scriptures that angels exist. They are actually mentioned in 37 of the books of the Bible. Jesus Himself speaks of them (Mt 25:31-32, 41) and interacts with them (Mt 4:11). Here are some of the basic teachings about angels from …
Read MoreImpeccability
Some of you may be saying, “What?” That’s OK – let me explain. This term refers to the times that Jesus was “tempted” by Satan. (Matthew 4) The question arises to whether or not it was possible for Jesus to sin. If you believe it …
Read MoreSubstitution
In hanging on the cross, Jesus was our substitute. He was without sin. We are not. It is sin that deserves the punishment of death (Romans 6:23). Jesus took on our sin and died in our place – substituting His own body in place of …
Read MoreHypostatic Union
This is the term used to describe Jesus’ humanity and His divinity. The idea that he is both God and man at the same time is strange. When Jesus came to earth from heaven as a human, he also took on a new nature (human …
Read MoreJedi Theology
This is a paper I had to write for my class. It’s a bit more interesting than some of my other posts lately. It was 1977. I was eight years old and my dad was taking my younger brother and I to the movies. Just …
Read MoreOpen Theology
Open Theology (also called “Freewill Theism”) states that God does not know the future. He changes His mind in response to our prayers. This idea comes out of the “Freewill/Arminian” position which says that because of our freewill, God cannot know the future. If He did, …
Read MoreLordship Salvation
Lordship Salvation is the idea that in order to be saved, one must receive Jesus as both Savior and Lord. Belief in Christ is not enough, but good works are required. The guys who ascribe to this view would describe saving faith as repentance (turning …
Read MoreWomen’s Role in the Church
Although there seems to be lots of arguments about this issue in churches today, it seems like a pretty clear-cut case to me when you consider Scripture. The traditional view stresses the woman’s duty to “submit” to the authority of men and that they should …
Read MoreSystematic Theology
According to Chafer, Systematic Theology is the “collecting, scientifically arranging, comparing, exhibiting, and defending all the facts from any and every source concerning God and His works.” Hodge would agree, but would limit these facts to those coming from the Bible alone. Erickson says that …
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