The cross design in the Ephod can indeed be seen as evidence of a prophetic link between the symbols, indicating a deeper theological connection between Judaism and Christianity. Here’s how this perspective can be argued:
1. **Design and Symbolism:**
- The arrangement of the...See more
## Trump's God Saved Him from Bullets: What God Can Do That? Jesus Christ.
The notion that divine intervention can protect individuals from harm is a powerful and evocative idea, especially within the context of political figures like Donald Trump. The assertion that "Trump's...See more
**1. Objective Morality and Divine Grounding:**
- **Classical Theist:** Argues that objective moral values and duties are best explained by the existence of a moral lawgiver, God. They claim that God’s nature is the standard of goodness, providing a solid foundation for...See more
Interpretations of biblical texts can vary significantly, and some may find this interpretation controversial. With that in mind, here's a potential matching between the spices mentioned in Song of Solomon and the fruits of the Spirit in Galatians.
1. **Cinnamon**: Love -...See more
In addition to the books of the New Testament Ehrman identifies as forgeries, he discusses eight originally anonymous New Testament texts that had names of apostles ascribed to them later and are falsely attributed. These are not forgeries since the texts are anonymous but have had false authors ascribed to them by others:
Gospel of Matthew
Gospel of Mark
Gospel of Luke
Gospel of John
The Acts of the Apostles...and more.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forged_(book)
There are a few points often raised in discussions about the intersection of Catholic teachings and sexual issues:
1. **Doctrine on Contraception:** The Catholic Church's stance against artificial contraception, promoting natural family planning methods, has been criticized for...See more
Theodicy is indeed the theological effort to reconcile the existence of evil and suffering with the belief in a loving and all-powerful God. It seeks to address the apparent contradiction between the attributes of God—his omnipotence (all-powerful), omniscience (all-knowing), and...See more
Concerning atheism and mass murder (atrocities), Christian apologist Gregory Koukl wrote that "the assertion is that religion has caused most of the killing and bloodshed in the world. There are people who make accusations and assertions that are empirically false. This is one...See more
Correspondence between the virtues in Colossians and the armor in Ephesians.
Breastplate of Righteousness: Humility associated with righteousness.
Shoes of the Gospel of Peace: Gentleness and promoting peace.
Shield of Faith: Patience as enduring challenges require trust and steadfastness.
Helmet of Salvation: Signifying the importance of divine guidance and compassion.
Sword of the Spirit: Kindness
Belt of Truth: Truthful binding love.
Dutch theologian, Herman Bavinck, appropriately opens his handbook of theology, Our Reasonable Faith, with these words, “God, and God alone, is man’s highest good.”
What is meant by the expression “highest good”? Originally coined in the Latin, summum bonum, it literally means...See more