Essays on Theologian

It is difficult to make someone believe in something unprecedented, but the church was able to do it. It is difficult to keep the influx of non-believers, but the church was always doing so until the freedom of speech and thought, of course. Many simply believe, without even thinking about religion as such. Religion is a kind of reunion of the broken relationship with God, or lifestyle based on a belief in the supernatural power. Religious ideas, rules, basics are described in the sacred books, which allegedly have been dictated by God. Of course, no one can currently prove ...

Paul, as a theologian, developed key concepts that continue to define doctrine and 

practice for Christians and the Church. In the Epistles Paul emphasized and clarified the issue of salvation.  Mainly, it can be seen in Romans, where he showed us that way salvation may be found through  justification, sanctification, and glorification. When speaking about definition of salvation, then according to the Bible dictionary it is: the application of the work of Jesus Christ to the life of people.

Paul sees Lord as righteous and understands that humans are unholy, which is the 

cause he gives us a way through salvation in three abovementioned aspects:

We are justified through Jesus by faith.

We are sanctified through liberation from sin. We will be glorified one day and we will live with Him in heaven. ...

The Existence of God

The world is definitely the most marvelous and exciting gift ever received. Though everyone is constantly facing various hardships along the way and has to overcome rather complicated challenges, it is still worth living for. Nothing could be compared to the possibility of admiring sunsets, walking in the rain or simply inhaling the smell of the flowers around. The whole universe is ready to present its breathtaking wonders and reveal all mysteries to those who are ready to experience the unknown and set off on an unforgettable and adventurous journey. The biggest mystery is surely the creation of the ...

I. INTRODUCTION The current use of the North-South divide in demarcating global Christian religion is not new. It originated as an economic and political convention to distinguish the First World and the Second World in the North and the Third World in the South. Thus, the churches in the North include the churches in North America, Western Europe, and the developed part of East Asia; while the churches in the South comprise the churches in Africa, South America, and the rest of Asia, including the Middle East. However, the demarcation line can arbitrary depending on the institution that creates ...

Martin Luther is one of the most prominent figures in Christian history, the founder of the Protestant Reformation in Germany. Moreover, Luther had a great influence on the formation of the Western state model. It is important to mention that Luther was primarily theologian and his attitude to secular authority was predetermined by the current situation of church and Christianity. Luther argued in his doctrines that man lives in two spheres: the scope of the gospel (religious sphere, attitudes toward the kingdom of heaven) and scope of the law (state sphere, the earthly kingdom). They are both branches of ...

Humanities 101/DF4

Scholars theologians and philosophers of humanities such as Dante, St. Francis, Michelangelo, Martin Luther and Kierkegaard all lived their lives and made a significant impact then and no doubt seriously impacts the thoughts and behaviours of today. All these men of great stature had strong theological and political beliefs which, was favoured by some and not so welcoming by others. Dante a great artist interpreted that authority was not of mortal precedence but of a superior being and authority. His verbose thoughts about the Emperor Henrys’ faction saw Dante in a most negative and threatening manner and resulted in ...

The Complexity of the Cross

Perception and perspective is often considered one’s reality. This notion forces one to acknowledge their own perceptions and perspective, particularly when it comes to their faith as they solidify and identify their own beliefs. For those who belong to the body of Christ, each member has its own journey formulating a testimony that is based on a personal relationship that is rooted in the loving grace of Jesus Christ. Within each life with Christ, there are complexities that only the grace of God can heal. In spite of life’s injustices, evil forces, sinful flesh, and degradation, the ...