Tag: Theology
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1b Who is God?
We all have specific presuppositions that influence how we view the world. Some might suppose that the world came about by entirely naturalistic processes without the need or existence of a God. Others might not consider the idea of theism at all and look at the world with a central belief that all people are…
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1a Can we know God?
Is there a god and if there is what and who is god? This is the central topic of theology and Christianity as a whole, and ultimately, for the Christian, this question should always be at the forefront of the mind as it represents the center of our belief, lives, and practices of faith. I…
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To an understanding of Christianity
What is God? Who is Jesus? These were among the central questions of Christianity during the 4th century. Indeed the 4th century was pivotal for the formation of Christianity as it is known today in that the nature of the namesake of Christianity, Jesus Christ, was established. From this century emerged the Nicene Creed, one…
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Living a Christian Life, Colossians 3
So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who…
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Colossians and the Mystery of Faith
To [the holy in Christ, saints] God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. . . . in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 1.27, 2.3 There are many mysteries in life. Some…
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Christianity, Religion or Relationship?
Among many Christians there is a saying that “Christianity is a relationship, not a religion.” Perhaps, more than anything else, this statement sums up the Evangelical belief in the necessity of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I do not deny the necessity of this relationship, but I highly doubt that any true Christian would…
Defined Faith 