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Is there a difference between Liberal, Progressive, and Emergent Christianity?
In many evangelical circles I hear people use the terms liberal, progressive and emergent quite a bit, especially recently.
Do these all refer to the same categorization of groups or of thought? Or do these have a more precise meaning?
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Why did Satan tempt Jesus in the desert?
In Matthew 4:1-13 and Luke 4:1-11, Jesus was in the desert for 40 days and tempted by Satan. Of particular interest is the first temptation.
Luke 4:3-4 (NLT)
3 Then the devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become a…
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Do Calvinists rejoice in the destruction of sinners?
I recently re-read "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" and I was struck by the pleasure Jonathan Edwards seemed to have taken in describing the imminent destruction of sinners:
The God that holds you over the pit of hell, much as one holds a…
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What did "one baptism" in the Nicene Creed mean back then?
In the following statement in the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed (AD 381), what exactly does "one" mean for the framers (i.e., not to subsequent interpretation)?
English: We [or I] acknowledge [or confess] one Baptism for the remission [or…
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Why was Peter Fishing Naked (John 21:7)?
John 21: 7
7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the
Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his
fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into
the sea.
Was he REALLY…
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Do the LDS believe in the Hypostatic Union?
Well, this may seem like a dumb question, but a lot of heads have been knocked around over what is meant by the "Divinity of Christ". To a Catholic, I don't think one can have the Divinity of Christ without a hypostatic union because it would mean…
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What does it mean to be an heir of God and a joint-heir with Christ?
Romans 8:16-17
16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified…
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How do Protestants who say Catholicism doesn't teach the true Gospel understand a Catholic person’s faith in Jesus?
On Protestant theology, Sola Fide is understood as:
Sola fide—the doctrine of justification by faith alone apart from works—is simply recognizing what is taught over and over in Scripture—that at some point in time God declares ungodly sinners…
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Profanity in entertainment?
Many comedians nowadays rely on the use of profanity to enhance their comedy. This is also present in movies and television (although limited).
I know the bible says not to let "unwholesome talk" come out of our mouths, but does it say anything of…
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When Jesus gave Peter his name (rock) what is the significance that he then said upon a ‘different’ kind of rock he would build his church?
When Peter made his famous confession, Jesus responded by saying:
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. (NIV Mathew 16:18)
Looking up the original Greek I see that…
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How do Christians rebut Matt Dillahunty's objection that the resurrection of Jesus is untestable, unfalsifiable and thus unreasonable to believe?
On April 8, 2021, during a debate between Matt Dillahunty and Catholic Apologist Trent Horn titled Is belief in the Resurrection reasonable? Trent Horn Vs Matt Dillahunty Debate, hosted by Pints With Aquinas, Matt Dillahunty said:
20:56:
It's…
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Bible with commentaries of the Church Fathers
I am looking for a Bible gathering commentaries of the Church Fathers verse by verse.
Is there such a book or website?
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What did God mean when He said 'lest they live forever'?
I was talking to a Jehovah's witness who did not believe in the immortality of soul and he pointed out a scripture to me.
Genesis 3:22 And the LORD God said, Behold ... lest he put forth his
hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and…
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What is the Biblical basis for civil disobedience, by not wearing a mask in the midst of COVID-19, despite health department rules?
In many places in the United States there are health department rules that require those attending worship inside a church to wear a mask. Yet, there are many churches that refuse to be in compliance with these mandates by not actively enforcing the…
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According to Jehovah's Witnesses, who are the 144,000 mentioned in the book of Revelation?
The book of Revelation refers to 144,000 servants of God who will be sealed in two different places. I have heard that the Jehovah's Witnesses often refer to this number.
Who, exactly, do the Jehovah's Witnesses believe these people to be? Are…
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