- What are the differences between dispensationalism and covenantalism . . .
The two primary evangelical Christian approaches to systematically interpreting Scripture as a whole are dispensationalism and covenantalism Therefore, it is important to understand them both and what makes them different Dispensationalism is an approach to biblical interpretation which states that God uses different means of working with people (Israel and the Church) during different
- What is replacement theology? - CARM
Replacement theology is the teaching that the Christian church has replaced national Israel regarding the plan, purpose, and promises of God Therefore, many of the promises that God made to Israel must be spiritualized For example, when it speaks of Israel being restored to the land, this really means that the Christian church will be blessed
- What is Calvinism? - CARM
Calvinism, also known as reformed theology, is a movement within orthodox Protestantism that was developed by John Calvin (1509-1564), a French theologian John Calvin was eight years old when Martin Luther posted his 95 theses Calvin and Luther never met Calvin was a lawyer who later became a Pastor in Geneva, Switzerland He was married in 1539 Calvin produced many commentaries on various
- What is dominion theology? - CARM
Dominion theology is the teaching that Christians are to take dominion over all areas of the secular realm: media, government, schools, arts, etc It is also known as Christian reconstructionism and is often associated with theonomy – the rule of God in society There are varieties of dominion theology
- What is TULIP in Calvinism? - CARM
The TULIP of Calvinism is the acronym that represents the five primary points that represent Calvinism: Total depravity, Unconditional election, Limited atonement, Irresistible grace, and Perseverance of the saints Hence, they are called the five points of Calvinism The five points “emerged from the Synod of Dort (1618– 19) ” (McKim, Donald K (2014-04-21) The Westminster Dictionary
- What is the recapitulation theory of the atonement? - CARM
The recapitulation theory, also known as the “theory of recapitulation” or “anakephalaiosis,” is a theological concept primarily associated with Eastern Orthodoxy However, it is not the only church or group adhering to it In the second century, Irenaeus of Lyons is one of its more well-known defenders This theory played a significant role in shaping Orthodox Christian thought
- Doctrine Table - CARM
The Christian Doctrine Table that categorizes Christian doctrine into primary and secondary essentials, and which groups deny them
- Is salvation by faith and works? Not according to Scripture
In Protestant theology, good works are the fruit of genuine, saving faith, not a condition for justification To be clear, the faith referred to in “faith alone” is not generic or self-generated It is granted by God (Phil 1:29) and is in Christ (John 6:29)
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