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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,…

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A Study of Theology III – Part 11

THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Theology Ascension of Christ Acts 1:9-11 A Study of Theology III – Part 11 (Dr. Thomas Figart) Jesus told His disciples that He would go to His father’s house. Was this just one single event? When did He ascend into heaven? Why isn’t Jesus mentioned more often in historical documents of His time?…

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A Study of Theology III – Part 10

THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Theology Resurrection of Christ Job 19:25-27 A Study of Theology III – Part 10 (Dr. Thomas Figart) For Christians the death of Christ is vital, but as Paul tells us, without the resurrection our faith is in vain.   A Study of Theology III – Part 10 Dr. Thomas Figart   The Saviour…

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A Study of Theology III – Part 9

THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Theology Death of Christ 2 Peter 2:1 A Study of Theology III – Part 9 (Dr. Thomas Figart) For whom did Christ die? Will everyone be saved because of His death?   A Study of Theology III – Part 9 Dr. Thomas Figart   The Saviour (con’t)   The Extent of Christ’s Death:…

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A Study of Theology III – Part 8

THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Theology Work of Christ Leviticus 25:25 A Study of Theology III – Part 7 (Dr. Thomas Figart) The “finished work” of Christ consists of three things: redemption toward sin, reconciliation toward man, and propitiation toward God.   A Study of Theology III – Part 8 Dr. Thomas Figart   The Saviour (con’t) The…

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What did Jesus do that only God can do?

Was Jesus Really God? What did Jesus do that only God can do? In Matthew 16, Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man (referring to himself) is?” They responded with several ideas they had heard: that Jesus was really John the Baptist, or perhaps Elijah, or Jeremiah or one of…

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Was Jesus Really God? Scriptures that show Jesus is fully God

Was Jesus Really God? Scriptures that show Jesus is fully God R.L. Wilson   In Matthew 16, Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man (referring to himself) is?” They responded with several ideas they had heard: that Jesus was really John the Baptist, or perhaps Elijah, or Jeremiah or one…

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Was Jesus Really God? Scriptures that show Jesus claimed to be God

Was Jesus Really God? Scriptures that show Jesus claimed to be God R.L. Wilson In Matthew 16, Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man [referring to himself] is?” They responded with several ideas they had heard: that Jesus was really John the Baptist, or perhaps Elijah, or Jeremiah or one…

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Where in the Bible Does Jesus Claim to be God?

Where in the Bible Does Jesus Claim to be God? Jesus Christ is so foundational to Christianity, shouldn’t we know what He claimed? When we consider all the great religious teachers, leaders, and prophets who have ever lived, who is the equal of Jesus? Not Moses, Confucius, Buddha, or Lao Tse (Taoism), who never claimed…

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Jesus, Son of Mary

Jesus, Son of Mary R.L. Wilson   There is no doubt that Jesus claimed to be God. There is no doubt he said and did many things that proved he was God. But Jesus was also human. He was both God and man. Luke 1:30-35 tells us about how Jesus could be both God and…