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The sixteenth century Protestant Reformation called into question various aspects of late medieval Church teaching having to do with the nature of the Church, the sacraments, and the relationship between the authority of Scripture and the authority of Church tradition. Arguably the biggest issue that eventually divided Protestantism from Roman Catholicism, though, had to do … Read more
Calvinism vs. Arminianism For centuries, Christian theologians have debated the relationship between God’s sovereignty and human freedom. The early Greek Church Fathers tended to have a robust view of human freedom and responsibility, even as they affirmed the need for God’s grace in order to be saved from our sin. The great fifth century theologian … Read more
Because God is Holy, nothing sinful can bear to be in His presence. So, when God’s holy covenant people sin, this creates a serious problem, threatening their relationship with Him. In the Old Testament, God provided a sacrificial system to His people by which they could make “atonement” for their sins, rectifying the threat to … Read more
WWJD? What Would Jesus Do? This phrase, often abbreviated as WWJD, was extremely popular in Christian circles back in the 90s, when WWJD bracelets could be seen on the wrists of many young Christians. Though the use of WWJD has declined greatly since then, it is still quite recognizable as a popular Christian phrase today. … Read more
Traditionally, Christians have believed that human beings are composed of two parts: a material body and an immaterial soul. This is what is known as a dualist understanding of human nature. Recently, however, an increasing number of Christians have claimed that human beings are not composed of two distinct parts, but are made up of … Read more