Posted on 03 November 2026
Communication with God is an essential aspect of the Christian faith. It is through this communication that believers can develop a personal relationship with their heavenly Father. In order to understand how we can effectively communicate with God, we must first establish some key principles.
Posted on 03 November 2026
Complementarianism and egalitarianism are two perspectives within Christianity that address the roles and responsibilities of men and women in the church and home. Complementarianism argues that while men and women are equal in value and worth, they have distinct and complementary roles. Egalitarianism, on the other hand …
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Posted on 03 November 2026
The conciliar movement, also known as conciliarism, was a reform movement within the Catholic Church that emerged in the late Middle Ages. It advocated for the idea that church councils hold authority over popes. This movement arose amidst concerns about corruption within the …
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Posted on 03 November 2026
In the Bible, concubines were women who lived with men as if they were wives, but without having the same status. They held an inferior rank and were considered "secondary" wives. While a concubine was in an exclusive and ongoing relationship with her master, she couldn't …
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Posted on 03 November 2026
Consequentialism is a theory of normative ethics that explores what makes an action moral or ethical. It posits that the morality of an action is determined by its outcome or consequence. In contrast to other ethical theories like deontology, which emphasizes duty, and virtue …
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Posted on 02 November 2026
The Codex Gigas is a fascinating piece of medieval literary history. It is a handwritten manuscript consisting of 624 pages made from vellum. Created in the thirteenth century in the Benedictine monastery of Podlazice in Bohemia (now in the Czech Republic), the Codex Gigas contains a copy of …
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Posted on 02 November 2026
Collectivism is an approach to decision-making that emphasizes the welfare of a group over individual interests. It posits that the needs of many outweigh the needs of the few. While the Bible presents a positive view of collectivism, it also highlights the value of the individual. A moderate approach …
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Posted on 02 November 2026
Common law marriage is a type of relationship that is legally recognized as a marriage without the need for a marriage license or an official ceremony. While the definition of common law marriage may vary slightly between states, it generally requires that a …
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Posted on 02 November 2026
The communion of the saints is a biblical concept that emphasizes the shared salvation and fellowship among believers in Jesus Christ. It goes beyond the simple act of partaking in the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion, although that is an important aspect of it. The …
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Posted on 02 November 2026
Conditional security, a theological concept, refers to the belief that a Christian's salvation is tentative and conditional upon remaining faithful until the end. This perspective suggests that believers' salvation is not guaranteed unless they continue to live according to their faith. Proponents of conditional security …
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Posted on 02 November 2026
Confessionalism and conversionism are two different approaches to understanding and practicing Christianity. While confessionalism emphasizes loyalty to a formal, written creed or doctrinal statement, conversionism prioritizes personal experience and individual relationship with God. Both approaches have their merits and are present to varying degrees in …
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