Do the Wise Men Belong in a Nativity Scene?
Question: Do the Wise Men Belong in a Nativity Scene? My pastor says that it is “inappropriate” for the Wise Men to be included in our living nativity scene. That really bothers me, as we have always included them even when we had Christmas plays at church. Even the nativity scene which I put on…
A Study of Theology IV – Part 7
THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Christian Doctrine (Main category) Theology (Sub Category) Acts 2:4 A Study of Theology IV – Part 7 (Dr. Thomas Figart) There is great controversy today in the church over the gift of tongues. Is that still valid for today? A Study of Theology IV – Part 7 Dr. Thomas Figart…
A Study of Theology IV – Part 6
THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Christian Doctrine (Main category) Theology (Sub Category) Matthew 10:8 A Study of Theology IV – Part 6 (Dr. Thomas Figart) What about the gift of exorcism. Is that still valid for today? A Study of Theology IV – Part 6 Dr. Thomas Figart V. Spiritual Gifts in the Church…
A Study of Theology IV – Part 5
THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Christian Doctrine (Main category) Theology (Sub Category) Ephesians 4:11-13 A Study of Theology IV – Part 5 (Dr. Thomas Figart) Dr. Figart talks about the duration of spiritual gifts. Do some of them no longer exist? A Study of Theology IV – Part 5 Dr. Thomas Figart V. Spiritual Gifts…
An Introduction to Angels
Time magazine recently noted, “If there is such a thing as a universal idea, common across cultures and through the centuries, the belief in angels comes close to it.”[1] Angels do indeed make one of the most intriguing subjects one could study. We agree with leading philosopher Mortimer J. Adler, editor of the Encyclopedia…
A Study of Theology III – Part 13
THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Salvation Titus 3:5 A Study of Theology III – Part 13 (Dr. Thomas Figart) The Holy Spirit, Justification, Adoption – Dr. Figart explains how each of these relate to our salvation. A Study of Theology III – Part 13 Dr. Thomas Figart IV. The Work of the Holy Spirit in Salvation…
A Study of Theology III – Part 12
Theology 3, Part 12 III. Divine Election in Salvation In the course, Study of God, this truth was considered as to the various definitions of decree, predestination, election and the problems involved in relating the sovereignty of God to the free will of man. It is not our purpose to review all that truth,…
Christmas Holiday Celebration
Should Christmas be a holiday for Christians to Celebrate? Some say NO! The Origin of December 25th First off, we can all agree that we do not know the exact date of Christ’s birth. The Jehovah’s Witnesses and other legalistic groups attack the observance of Christmas, charging that it is pagan and not for Christians.…
A Study of Theology IV – Part 4
THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Christian Doctrine (Main category) Theology (Sub Category) 1 Corinthians 12:1 A Study of Theology IV – Part 4 (Dr. Thomas Figart) Dr. Figart explains the origin and purpose of spiritual gifts A Study of Theology IV – Part4 Dr. Thomas Figart V. Spiritual Gifts in the Church. …
A Study ofTheology IV – Part 3
THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Christian Doctrine (Main category) Theology (Sub Category) A Study of Theology IV – Part 3 (Dr. Thomas Figart) Dr. Figart continues his study of the structure and leadership of the Church. A Study ofTheology IV – Part 3 Dr. Thomas Figart C. Qualifications of the bishop/elder, 1 Tim. 3:1-7. 1).…
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