theology
Doctrinal studies addressing key themes in Christian belief through Scripture and sound exegesis.
Topical Reference to the Beliefs of the Church Fathers by Dave Armstrong Part 5 Paid Members Public
I uploaded this from the following link: https://www.catholicfidelity.com/topical-reference-to-the-beliefs-of-the-church-fathers-by-dave-armstrong-part-5/. The Indefectibility of the Catholic Church “But [it has, on the other hand, been shown], that the preaching of the Church is everywhere consistent, and continues in an even course, and receives testimony from the prophets, the apostles,
Early Church Fathers on Faith and Works Paid Members Public
I uploaded this from the following link: https://practicalapologetics.blogspot.com/2013/07/early-church-fathers-on-faith-and-works.html. The Early Church Fathers on various topics: This was a 3700 hour project which included going through 22896 pages of the 38 volume set called Ante Nicene, Nicene, Post Nicene Fathers. I compiled 255 pages
Church Fathers vs. the “Reformation Pillar” of “Faith Alone” Paid Members Public
The following is taken from Dave Armstrong’s post: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/davearmstrong/2018/01/church-fathers-vs-reformation-pillar-faith-alone-sola-fide.html. Protestant Definitions of Justification by Faith Alone Justification, as thus defined, is therefore a declarative act, as distinguished from an efficient act; an act of God external to the sinner, as
Church Fathers on Sola Fide by Matt1618 Part 2 Paid Members Public
I uploaded this from the following link: https://www.catholicfidelity.com/church-fathers-on-sola-fide-by-matt1618-part-2/. F) St. John Chrysostom [344-407] John Chrysostom, Hom. in Ep. ad Titum 3.3 (PG 62.679 [not in Greek text]). In this paper, we will extensively study this particular Saint, and we will show that St. Chrysostom
DID ANY CHURCH FATHERS TEACH SOLA FIDE Paid Members Public
I uploaded this from the following link: https://www.catholicfidelity.com/church-fathers-on-sola-fide-by-matt1618-part-1/. DID ANY CHURCH FATHERS TEACH SOLA FIDE? RESPONSE TO A CHALLENGE By: Matt1618 I stated in an email to a Protestant that nobody believed in Sola Fide, or Salvation by Faith Alone for 15 centuries. He responded by
Muta’, Temporary Marriage in Islamic Law Paid Members Public
By Sachiko Murata The Statutes of Mut’a Conditions in the Contract It is permissible for one or more conditions to be mentioned in the contract of mut’a, so long as they are legitimate. A condition must be accompanied by a declaration and an acceptance. Fulfilling the condition then
JESUS THE ETERNAL CREATOR AND SUSTAINER Paid Members Public
According to the Apostle John, Jesus is the Word whom God employed to create and give life to all creation, being the Source of light who grants enlightenment to every man: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was
AL-QURTUBI’S EXPOSITION ON SELECT PASSAGES Paid Members Public
In this post I will be citing from renowned medieval Muslim scholar and Quranic expositor Al-Qurtubi’s commentary on specific texts which directly relate to Christian-Muslim polemics and debate. All bold and/or capital emphasis will be mine. Al-Qurtubi on Mary’s Status Maryam, Allah has chosen you and purified