- 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 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 perichoresis and is it biblical? - CARM
Biblical scholarship, theological research, and Christian apologetics Defending the faith through Scripture and sound doctrine
- 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
- What are the Hypostatic Union, Dyophysitism, and Miaphysitism?
The Hypostatic Union, Dyophysitism, and Miaphysitism are christological views that deal with Christ's two natures
- Doctrine and Theology - CARM
Doctrine and Theology is the study of the revealed word of God It is Christian Theology regarding the nature of truth, God, Jesus, salvation, damnation, the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, the Gospel, resurrection, and more The articles below examine different elements of Doctrine and Theology But they are written succinctly, so you don’t have to read a thousand words Titus 1:9, “holding
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