The Branch of Pastoral Theology

The main branch of Professional Theology is Canonical Theology. In the US, it’s part of the Evangelical Protestant Church Network and the American Renewal Movement. It’s also called “Theological Discovery.” Pastoral theology describes one of the ‘mainologies’ of the modern era. Theologians of this mainstream of thought divide their ideas into three streams, namely Natural… Continue reading The Branch of Pastoral Theology

Basics About LDS (Mormonism) And Marriage

What is Mormonism? A Mormon is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of the most important things that you should know about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is that it is the oldest church in the Western Hemisphere and is recognized as a mainstream religion in… Continue reading Basics About LDS (Mormonism) And Marriage

The Cornerstone of the Reformation

John Calvin’s main role in the development of the reformed faith was his influential publications which laid the foundation for what we call the Reformation or the Protestant religion. His Institutes of Discipline laid the cornerstone for what we know as Confession, Articles of Religion, and Anabaptism. These three books were also the foundation of… Continue reading The Cornerstone of the Reformation

Pauline Theology of Church Leadership

Paul’s writings and the Pauline epistles are among the key documents for anyone interested in early Christianity. Paul’s unique and local leadership style are well known within the historical Pauline theology of church leadership. Most scholars, however, concentrate more on Paul’s relationship to the church at Ephesus, rather than his overall role in the early… Continue reading Pauline Theology of Church Leadership

Differentiating Calvinism From Arminianism

The main difference between Calvinism and Arminianism is the view that salvation is a free gift from God, given to all people. Calvinism teaches that all men are born for grace, while Arminianism teaches that salvation is through works. Calvinism also differs with Arminianism on how salvation is left to the free will of man.… Continue reading Differentiating Calvinism From Arminianism

Theology of Sin | ἁμαρτία

Theology of sin (in Greek refers to as ἁμαρτία) has always divided opinions among the church fathers. It has been rejected or tolerated by most of them, but has been accepted by a few. Theologians explain sin as a failure of will or purpose, therefore it is impossible to understand the concept of the will… Continue reading Theology of Sin | ἁμαρτία

Understanding the Importance of Interpreting the Bible the Right Way

Hermeneutics is the study of the meaning of the text, or the interpretation of the text. Many people are interested in the history and culture of the Bible, but not all people have the knowledge necessary to interpret the Bible correctly. In order to learn the history of the Bible, one must first understand the… Continue reading Understanding the Importance of Interpreting the Bible the Right Way