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What is the Carmen Christi?
The Carmen Christi is the passage in Scripture, Philippians 2:5-11. The phrase means "song of Christ" or "hymn of Christ." it describes the humility and exaltation of Jesus. It is one of the most important areas of scripture dealing with who Jesus is and what He did....
What is the problem of the one and the many?
The one in the many is a philosophical problem that has existed for about 2500 years. It deals with how unity and diversity coexist in the universe. There are different ways of discussing the problem. 1) Is the ultimate nature of reality one substance or many...
What is the difference between Protestantism, Catholicism, and Eastern Orthodoxy?
The Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church are similar in many ways. They are steeped in tradition, hyper-adoration of Mary, additional books of the Bible, salvation based on faith and works, in the claim of apostolic authority and succession within their...
Who or what is the angel of the LORD?
The angel of the Lord is a messenger of God. But what is the messenger's nature? Is it a created being, like an angel, or is it a Christophany, a manifestation of the pre-incarnate Christ? Theologians have proposed both actions since there is evidence for both...
What is progressive sanctification and is it biblical?
Progressive sanctification is the process Christians experience where the Holy Spirit works in us (2 Thess. 2:13; 1 Pet. 1:2) to make us more like Jesus, where we put to death the deeds of the flesh, and we resist sin. It is progressive in that it is an ongoing...
Can Satan put thoughts in a Christian’s mind?
The Bible does not say if Satan can or cannot put thoughts in a Christian's mind. However, there are scriptures related to this topic, which I'll examine below. Nevertheless, Satan can influence the thinking of Christians and, of course, unbelievers. He can use...
What is the difference between an Israelite and a Jew?
An Israelite refers to the ancient people who lived in the land of Israel during biblical times. They were descendants of Jacob, whose name was later changed to Israel (Genesis 32:28), which means "he who strives." Jew is a term that originally referred to the...
What are the things Mary said in the Bible?
Roman Catholics exalt Mary to the level of a functioning goddess. When I tell them this, they object. But the Catholic church teaches that she can do miraculous and incredible things (see the paragraph below). For example, when the Catholic church teaches you can pray...
What is divine hiddenness and is it biblical?
Divine hiddenness deals with the apparent lack of clear and unmistakable evidence for God's existence. But, this is a subjective issue. Some people see plenty of evidence for God's existence, whereas others see no evidence at all. Furthermore, what may be sufficient...
What are the dead sea scrolls and when were they written?
The Dead Sea Scrolls are a collection of writings found in 11 caves near the Dead Sea in Qumran, Israel, from 1947 to 1956. They are the greatest of Biblical archaeological discoveries and contain copies of every Old Testament book except Esther, religious...
What are some of the miracles performed by Paul the apostle?
Paul the Apostle was a devout Pharisee (Phil. 3:5), called Saul of Tarsus (Acts 9:11), who persecuted Christians. There is probably a reference to him in Acts 7:58, "When they had driven him [Stephen] out of the city, they began stoning him; and the witnesses laid...
What is the outer darkness spoken of in the New Testament?
The outer darkness is that place of the punishment of the wicked. We do not know whether it is physical or metaphorical. But, it is described as a place so far away that it is always in darkness. The phrase is used three times in the New Testament, only in the Gospel...
What is the Judgment Seat of Christ and the White Throne Judgment?
The judgment seat of Christ, also known as the bema seat of Christ, is the judgment where God judges the works of the Christians. All Christians will give an account of their lives to God. This includes their thoughts, intentions, and actions. This judgment is...
What are some reasons to leave a Christian church?
There are good Christian churches, and there are bad Christian churches. But what would be sufficient reasons to leave one Church to attend another? Aside from issues like location, pews or chairs, hymns or praise songs, etc., there are valid reasons to leave. I've...
What are the different ways to hear God’s voice?
There are many different ways in which people claim to hear the voice of God, and there are different ways to interpret the phrase "hear God's voice." Many Christians have reported the sensation of "hearing God" in their hearts. This is very subjective, but it seems...