Category: Systematic Theology
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It Is Finished
Among the final words spoken by Jesus as He hung on the cross, none carry as much weight and finality as the phrase: “It is finished.” In the original Greek, the word is Tetelestai—a term commonly used in the marketplace. Merchants would stamp it on receipts and bills to mean one powerful thing: “Paid in…
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The Holy Spirit
Names Used for the Holy Spirit Symbols Used for the Holy Spirit The Divinity of the Holy Spirit The Distinct Personhood of the Holy Spirit The Creative Work of the Holy Spirit in the Beginning The Temporary Enabling Work of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament The Enabling Work of the Holy Spirit in…
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Does the Bible Approve of Interfaith Marriage?
Marriage What is marriage? Marriage is a spiritual partnership designed to help couples pursue God’s will together. Is marriage a natural outcome of evolution? No, marriage is not an outcome of evolution. Neither did it arise by chance. If you look at all the cultures around the world, they all practice some form of marriage.…
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The Doctrine of the Word of God
The Old Testament Canon The Bible began when God wrote the Ten Commandments on two stone tablets and gave them to Moses on Mount Sinai. These tablets were deposited in the ark of the covenant and constituted the terms of the covenant between God and Israel. This collection grew as Moses added to it and…