The Synod of Dort formulated its Five Points of Calvinism, reaffirming the position put forth by French theologian John Calvin. These are sometimes set forth in the form of an acrostic on the word ‘TULIP’, as follows:
Jacobus Arminius was a Dutch theologian (1559-1609) and university professor whose work contributed to the Protestant Reformation and the Dutch Remonstrant movement. John Calvin's TULIP was a response to Arminius' theology.
Historic creeds and statements of faith are valuable tools for understanding orthodox Christianity. The creeds listed below are in what should be chronological order.
Probably the most well-known of the historic creeds, the Apostles’ Creed is also likely to be the most quoted. Its first mention is in a letter written in 390...
If you’re looking for information about the people in the Bible, I may have what you’re looking for. If not, I may dig up the information upon request.
This page lists article and information about the Bible, specifically... including general info, weird stuff, parables, and the Ten Commandments.
I would add to this another reason that young people leave the church: that many churches simply aren't doing what they're supposed to do. A friend told me last Sunday that their young adult son doesn't want to come to church anymore because "it's not relevant". Who's going to argue with that?
Sandra asked: "I heard someone say we are in a culture war. What is a culture war?" That's a good question, Sandra. A "culture war" is when one group's ideas about what society should be like conflicts with another group's ideas about what society should be like.
Kelly asked: "I had a strange occurrence where I was consumed with love and happiness that made me light headed and trembly. I also could not hold back the tears of joy. Could this be the Holy Spirit? And what does this mean for me moving forward?"
Is the Church over the Bible, or is the Bible over the Church? That's the question Michael J. Kruger addresses, in response to an article by Friar Stephen Freeman. In his article, entitled There Is No "Bible" in the Bible, Freeman lays out what appears to be a very poorly constructed argument.
I get a fair amount of email from GodWords readers (thank you!), and questions about avoiding temptation come up frequently. This song has helped me keep a wise perspective on such things, and I've been singing it to my son at night for over a decade. All temptations offer a trade: momentary pleasure for long-term suffering.
Aaron asked: "I saw your comments regarding baptism and you said baptism is not necessary to get to heaven...but its Jesus' commandment for us to be baptised. If we don't, aren't we disobeying? Isn't disobedience a sin? How can we get to heaven without baptism?"
