A Study of Theology III – Part 17
THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Lordship Salvation Ephesians 2:8-10 A Study of Theology III – Part 17 (Dr. Thomas Figart) Perhaps the most important subject in Scripture is the teaching which pertains to salvation from sin. There is a current controversy concerning “lordship salvation” which has led to confusion in definitions and interpretations. A Study of Theology…
A Study of Theology III – Part 16
THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Prayer Universalism Triumph over sin Hebrews 11:6 A Study of Theology III – Part 16 (Dr. Thomas Figart) When we speak of “means of grace,” we do not refer to a means of obtaining grace for salvation; rather, it is for growth in grace. Within this definition there are three means of grace;…
A Study of Theology III – Part 15
THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Salvation Perseverance 1 Peter 1:5 A Study of Theology III – Part 15 (Dr. Thomas Figart) Those who are chosen of God and saved by grace are preserved by the power of God and are eternally safe. This definition is from God’s viewpoint; from the human side, all true believers will persevere because…
A Study of Theology III – Part 14
THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARY Salvation Sanctification Leviticus 8:10-11 A Study of Theology III – Part 14 (Dr. Thomas Figart) What is sanctification? When does it take place in the believer’s life? A Study of Theology III – Part 14 Dr. Thomas Figart VII. Sanctification A. Introductory: The O.T. word kadash and the N.T. word hagiadzo…
What Does The Birth of Jesus Mean?
Question: What Does The Birth of Jesus Mean? I am a relatively new Christian and a non-Christian friend has asked me what the birth of Jesus means to me. I want to answer her from a biblical perspective but am not sure where to turn. Can you help me? Answer: Thanks for asking such a…
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…
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