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Jimmy Akin & Prima Scriptura Paid Members Public
The following was salvaged from the Web Achrive: https://web.archive.org/web/20010209100000/https://www.ewtn.com/library/ANSWERS/INSPIR.htm. INSPIRATION, TRADITION, AND SCRIPTURE James Akin Technically, the word “inspiration” does not appear in Scripture. The term that is translated “inspiration” is theopneustos, but “inspiration” is not best
Hilary, Cyril & the Filioque Paid Members Public
I cite a few references from two renowned early Church fathers on the issue of the eternal procession of the Holy Spirit. All emphasis will be mine. Hilary of Poitiers 29. Concerning the Holy Spirit I ought not to be silent, and yet I have no need to speak; still,
The New Testament Use of Theos Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
I continue from where I left off: The New Testament Use of Theos Pt. 1. In this segment I will be looking at the passages where Jesus is described as theos in the fullest and absolute sense of the term. First Example “But of the Son he says, ‘Your throne,
The New Testament Use of Theos Pt. 1 Paid Members Public
The Greek term for God, theos, is used approximately 1,315 times in the New Testament writings. Six of these occurrences are employed for things other than the Father or Christ. I list them here for the benefit of the readers: “Jesus answered them, ‘Has it not been written in
The Mighty God Becomes Flesh! Paid Members Public
In a remarkable prophecy found in Isaiah, God announced that a male Child would be born who would be the human incarnation of the Mighty God. This is the Child who sits enthroned over the kingdom of David forever and ever: “But there will be no more gloom for her
Holy Mary in Early Christian Writers Paid Members Public
In this post I cite what some of the early Church writers, theologians, apologists and/or fathers wrote in regards to Luke 1:26-38. These quotations are fascinating since they show how the early Christians viewed Mary, with some calling her the Ark/Temple of God, and the New Eve,
Jesus Christ: God’s True Israel Pt. 2 Paid Members Public
This is a continuation of a previous post: JESUS: THE TRUE ISRAEL OF GOD. Two Israels The prophet Isaiah mentions two Israels, the nation and a specific individual from among them whom God sends to save the nation and the rest of the world: “He said to Me, ‘You are
PETRINE PRIMACY & ROMAN SUPREMACY Paid Members Public
Here I cite snippets from two fourth century AD references affirming the primacy of Rome due to its relationship to Peter, the chief of the holy Apostles. All emphasis will be mine. Athanasius Apologia Contra Arianos (Athanasius), Part I Chapter 2. Letter of Julius to the Eusebians at Antioch. Eusebius