Paul tells us that it is by way of baptism that one gets “into Christ” (Rom. 6:3; Gal. 3:27). Unless one is prepared to say that one is saved “outside of Christ”, then one must admit that it is a condition that
The Thomistic view of happiness is rooted in the philosophical and theological teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, a medieval Catholic philosopher and theologian. Aquinas’s understanding of happiness is deeply influenced by the works of Aristotle, particularly his concept of eudaimonia (flourishing or
Here are some questions I would like to explore: What does the Bible say about people speaking in tongues? NOTE: The word used where Scripture speaks about speaking in “other” languages/tongues is the same Greek word “glossa” (Strong’s Concordance: G1100). The Gospels
Romans 8:31-34 addresses the believer’s standing before God. Here’s the passage in context: Romans 8:31-34 (NIV): “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his
I renounce the lie that I am rejected, unloved, dirty or shameful because IN CHRIST I am completely accepted. God says… I renounce the lie that I am guilty, unprotected, alone or abandoned because IN CHRIST I am totally secure. God says…
Jesus began His ministry by proclaiming that the Kingdom of God was near. Also known as the reign of God, this concept raises an essential question: Why should I let God reign over my life? Heaven or Hell Many people believe that